Not a great place for vegan options! The soup was water based and had very little flavor, and their…read morekimchi tasted weird to me. The japchae was on the sweeter side if you like that. The bibimbap rice also had very little flavor and did not get very crispy on the hot stone. The star of the show was definitely the veggie pancake - super crispy and flavorful even without egg. We loved the sauce that it came with! The server was super nice and made sure to separate the vegan banchan from the non-vegan banchan. She was also very attentive and double checked with the chef to make sure all our dishes were vegan.

Another amazing visit! Decided to try something completely new and was not disappointed! Absolutely…read moredelicious! My boyfriend and I couldn't get enough of the army stew! The server was so sweet and attentive. There was music playing and light chatter all around. Couldn't recommend this place enough and now will recommend their army stew!

Top quality customer service everyone is super welcoming!…read more Food is amazing can't compare or compete with other food locations They have different selections, tacos, wings, tortas, etc

I stumbled onto Hot Tender Wings the way most hidden gems get discovered these days -- through an…read moreInstagram page dedicated to spotting local Bakersfield spots. Honestly, if it wasn't for them, I probably never would've known this place existed. Hot Tender Wings doesn't seem to do much marketing, and it's tucked away on Union Avenue near Superior Grocery, so it's easy to drive right past it. But I'm glad I didn't. I went with the 8 Piece Tender/Wing Combo -- 4 Garlic Parmesan wings and 4 Lemon Pepper tenders -- which came with a can of soda, fries, and a dip. The menu also lists coleslaw and garlic toast, but those didn't make it into my bag, made me a little sad. I also grabbed the Mexican Burger, which caught my eye because there's a spot in LA that does a legit al pastor burger patty, and I thought this was the same concept. Took everything back to the office for lunch, and my wife and I went in. The Garlic Parmesan wings were seriously good -- well-seasoned, cooked through, and still crispy. The Lemon Pepper tenders were juicy with great seasoning, not dry like so many places serve them. That's honestly the bar most spots fail to clear -- wings and tenders are either fire or garbage, rarely in between -- and Hot Tender Wings cleared it with room to spare. The fries were standard but fresh and seasoned well, no complaints there. Now, about that Mexican Burger. When I unwrapped it, I realized it was built like a torta -- al pastor meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, the whole thing on a hamburger-style bun. Was I a little let down? Yeah, slightly. But was it good? Absolutely. It just wasn't what I pictured. If you're going there for wings, stay in your lane and get the wings -- they outshine the Mexican Burger by miles. I probably won't reorder it, but only because I'm at a wing spot next time, not because it was bad. Speaking of wings, their current flavor lineup is Original, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper, Mango Habanero, Sweet Chili, Buffalo, and Nashville Hot -- solid, but pretty standard. What separates the good spots from the great ones is when they go beyond the basics and make it their own. Bakersfield Pizza Company does Taco wings and Strawberry Chili wings. Fire Wings leans into Asian-inspired flavors. Hot Tender Wings is already solid -- now imagine if they leaned into their surroundings and added Mexican/Hispanic-inspired flavors. Birria wings where they thicken the consomé into a toss sauce? An Elote-style wing dusted with cotija and chili lime? Yes, I'm putting this in writing. Yes, I'm a little obsessed. But that kind of creativity would make them standout in this city. Go check them out. The food is good, the price is right, and they're easy to get to. Just make sure you get the wings and tenders, straight GAS!!

There's surprisingly a great amount of Korean options in Bakersfield! I really like K Pocha. I…read moreordered takeout but when I arrived, there were a good number of people eating inside. I ordered some soondubu and the potato pancakes. It was my first time having potato pancakes, since I normally get seafood pancakes. It was interesting, because they're kind of like latkes. Very simple with a little bit of onion in them. The banchan was great and the food was packed nicely. It was a real treat! I will definitely be back!

We had family in town and they wanted Korean food. Went early afternoon on a Saturday and we were…read moreseated right away. Food was delicious and the service was great! The place is clean with Korean music in the background playing from a TV. Definitely a great choice for Korean food.

Have the soup dumplings! Yes, everything else is great, but…read morehave those dumplings. It is a small place, but clean and bright. It is not fancy but with food like this you can take a fancy set of silverware and stuff it :) I will say, that the variety is better if you like spicy. The staff are friendly and nice. Our service was a bit slow the second time we went, but we were ordering a lot for a party of seven and they were quite busy, so I personally wouldn't hold that against them.

Jun BBQ is a small but inviting Chinese restaurant that really impressed us with both the food and…read morethe service. We ordered the pot stickers, stir-fried green beans, BBQ pork bao buns, spicy popcorn chicken, and soup dumplings, and honestly, there wasn't much to complain about! The spicy popcorn chicken was delightfully crispy and paired perfectly with the chili crisp sauce. I also loved that they had several sauces already on the table: dumpling sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, so you can customize each bite. The stir-fried green beans had a slightly sweet brown sugar flavor, and the dried Thai chilis they were fried with added a nice layer of flavor and just the right amount of heat. The soup dumplings were good, as were the BBQ pork bao buns, but my favorite of everything we ordered was definitely the pot stickers. You could really tell these were made with fresh wonton wrappers rather than the frozen, mass-produced ones you often find in grocery stores. They had that perfect combination of crispiness on the bottom while remaining soft around the sides. They were also sturdy enough to poke a little hole in them and let the dumpling sauce ooze right into those little pockets. The staff were super friendly, too. It seemed like every person working there checked in on us at some point to make sure we were doing well, which made the experience feel genuinely welcoming.

Drove by this place for over a year and finally decided to stop and give it a shot. Let's just say…read moreI should have came many moons ago. The place a cool little spot on the corner of Mt. Vernon/ Virginia. The staff was really nice and friendly. The food was very delicious and fresh. I had the double cheeseburger combo and the kids had a single cheeseburger combos. The food portions and burgers are big and the fries were nice and crispy,crunchy and fresh! I'm coming back!

The food is absolutely on point. Service was on point. They give you a little buzzer to let you…read moreknow your order is ready. Ambiance is nice. Shaded seating area and clean tables. I ordered the BBQ Burger and it was great. The fries, excellent. My mom ordered a hamburger that she really enjoyed. The onion rings were great except for that giant one in the photo. It was more hush puppy breading than onion ring. All breading. Still it was an overall excellent meal and we will be back.

Sarap Filipino BBQ & Grill is authentic Filipino restaurant located at 6023 Coffee Road, Suite B,…read morein Bakersfield, California. Parking is easy as it is located in a strip mall. All the food is great and the service is so very friendly and fast. It is part buffet and part order from the menu. You can have pick up, delivery or eat there. We love to eat there because the food smells so good while we are there. We have also done pick up and delivery. Founded by co-owners John Aliwalas and Jeneryn San Antonio, it was local food truck favorite and now it has it own home. The owners left healthcare careers during the pandemic to share their family recipes and bring traditional Filipino comfort food to the local community. They worked so hard to get their truck going and now success with the best Filipino food ins all of Bakersfield. The dining room has a homey atmosphere with great cultural wall murals and rattan accents. All of their food is great. Our favorite is their chicken and they make a great rice. There is just nothing not to love here.

Was dying to try this place for the longest time after following them on Instagram. Drove into…read moreBakersfield to visit family and had to finally try it with friends. The Buko Pandan drink was super good - not too sweet. Highly recommend if you like coconut things. The grilled chicken, garlic rice, and pancit were super tasty. The fiesta plate can get pricey depending on what you order but you get a lot of food! Can't wait to try their halo halo next time. Overall good vibes here. There is very little seating tho, so try to come during slower hours if you want a seat.

Burger and hotdog feels like I'm back in Mexico in a small shop…read more Service is 10/10 answer all my Questions and was very friendly and helpful The place very clean and welcoming Burger - 8.5/10 Fries - 8/10 Hotdog - 8.5/10

We kept coming back for their hotdogs, frescas (Pineapple), and mini pancakes. Wished their mini…read morepancakes were an everyday thing. As always, they have the friendliest and amazing staff. The place is also always clean and organized with trash bins available everywhere.

This unassuming bright blue food truck tucked into a used car lot on Union Ave., south of E…read more Brundage Lane, has the BEST sandwiches. It's officially being added to our rotation. The sandwich was huge, filling and packed with fresh, delicious ingredients. I didn't take a picture of my sandwich because I wasn't planning on writing a review. When I go back, I'll be sure to snap a photo. I did manage to get a picture of the food truck, though. Seriously, give this place a try. So many great food spots fail in Bakersfield because we don't support small businesses enough. Let's change that. Get out there and show this place some love!

This new place is definitely worth a try! Offered us delivery, at no charge; since our work is…read moreright around the corner. They even went out of their way to get us a diet soda that we asked. Gave us samples of sugar free lattes to try also! They went above and beyond of us. Highly recommended!