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    Belly

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Kelly L.

    Came here for lunch on a Saturday and ended up ordering the chicken Caesar salad wrap. They give you the option of choosing grilled or fried chicken, I chose the fried. It tastes really good and is a good portion for the price. I would definitely come back to get it again. Service was friendly as well. Nice casual spot.

    Still Road Spaghetti with tofu
    Stephen H.

    Belly had expanded options for vegans so updated review Latest dish I tried: Silk Road Spaghetti Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Yunnan Chilies, Sweet and Spicy Sauce Added tofu unbreaded Tasty and filling. Nice balance of sweet and spicy for added punch. Belly has added more vegan options and this one was very satisfying. Next will try the Asian Crunch Salad Veggie bowl was first experience. Great spot for mixed non vegan and vegan diners. Really like there non alcoholic drinks like seasonal lemonade but especially Butterfly Pea Yuzu Lemonade Great friendly service and wonderful decor.

    Kimchi arancini ball
    Prasiddha H.

    Had a chance to check out Belly during Oaklands Restaurant Week. Funny enough it wasn't planned but we are so glad we did as we had a really nice experience. The vibes here are cute and we were lucky as we got seated near the window which was nice. We ended up going with the Restaurant week meal experience and got to try the following items: * kimchi arancini balls - for our apps we got these and they were very crispy on the outside which I appreciated. The inside was filled with some rice and melted cheese & kimchi which created a burst of flavors. * Chinese crunchy salad - this salad was really yummy and I loved how all the flavors came together so well. The dressing was slightly on the sweeter side which I LOVED! Very refreshing and loved the pops of crunch from the crispy wonton pieces and crispy lentil * Kimchi pasta - I added salmon to this which was a great idea but the kimchi pasta here was absolutely delicious. If you are looking for a creamy decadent sauce, this is a good one with lots of flavor * Silk Road Spaghetti - hubby ordered this and really liked it, if you are looking for something lighter in a sweet/spicy sauce this is a great option. Hubs added the spicy fried chicken and enjoyed it thoroughly *Vanilla ice cream with cookie crumbles - for dessert we opted for this and enjoyed it. It was simple, nothing extravagant but a nice ending touch to the meal. Overall, food was solid - and would recommend to try the kimchi pasta and the Chinese crunchy salad.

    Pork Belly Burrito
    Robert C.

    I highly recommend this restaurant for the following reasons: its menu contains a variety of very reasonably priced dishes, the food is of high quality and the portion sizes are decent. The service was very efficient and the dining area and restrooms were very clean and modern. I even enjoyed my horchata beverage as it wasn't overly sweet or frothy. Because I like Burmese and Mexican cuisine, I naturally enjoyed my pork belly burrito. The cheddar cheese in chopped hot fries was not clumpy and the ground beef gave it extra flavor. I personally would've preferred thick-cut fries however because the burrito already contained multi-grain rice, skinny fries was therefore a nice lower-carb compliment.

    Water
    Matty E.

    Been living in Rockridge for awhile and finally got out to try this cute Asian-Mexican fusion joint! Belly has a darling blue storefront, and the cute aesthetic continues throughout the dining area. Service was really friendly and the vibe is casual but inviting. I ordered three tacos (Korean Hot Chicken, Cali, and Pork Belly) and enjoyed them all -- fresh ingredients and packed full. I do wish they had a bit more flavor, particularly in the Korean Hot Chicken. The salad was a nice surprise to have included and the vinaigrette was really refreshing! It might have been my favorite part of the platter. Came to Belly with a belly empty; left Belly with a belly full! Pretty happy about that.

    Ricky W.

    I fell in love with this place years ago at the downtown Oakland location which is no longer. I liked them so much I've now come to the second location and still the feeling is the same. Everything is delicious, and the owners make it much more of an experience. The food is undeniable very good no matter what menu items you choose to indulge in. Their cocktails are good & also very pretty. The owners are really nice, personable and live locally. It's always a good feeling being able to support local folk, and they've been around for years now.

    Belly Cali Fries and White Ale
    Vanessa C.

    Belly was a nice lunch spot to stop in Rockridge. Down to earth ambiance and not crowded during the week. I've seen this spot having busier hours so I'm glad I got a chance to try it while it was more mellow. I loved that I could order a half order of loaded fries instead of full because I really had no intention of taking anything to go with me and loaded fries get soggy over time. Service was great. Prompt, friendly and easy going. Will definitely be coming back.

    Breakfast Tacos
    Jack S.

    Stopped in on Valentine's Day for a late lunch and was sat immediately. Chill vibe with quick service. Wife ordered surf and turf bowl and I got the breakfast tacos. Both were good, solid and worth a try. But not amazing. They lacked a bit of depth and character. Price was fair for portion size and if we were in the area we would come back

    Cali Taco and Korean Hot Chicken Taco
    Chad M.

    Surprisingly good. The steak was just okay. But the chicken was awesome. Would definitely get the hot chicken fries every time. Could use a hot sauce tho. I didn't ask for any so they may have some.

    Henry H.

    Great atmosphere, very friendly service and amazing food! Was highly recommended to us

    Tater Tots
    Audrey I.

    Korean-Mexican food remains one of the more untraditional but beautiful culinary marriages I've had, and though scarce, it's always a great time when I find a restaurant like Belly that does this cultural blend well. My friend ordered a three taco plate while I opted for the pork belly and panko shrimp taco a la carte. The prices are steeper than what you'd find at a typical taqueria but do heed the fact that these tacos are basically twice as large as its authentic counterpart. The panko shrimp was pretty good with fresh vegetable atop. But, the pork belly was pedestrian - I'm Korean so I've had my fair share of good daeji bulgogi (spicy pork). The sauce was overly saturated in gochujang flavor, and the meat was more fat than muscle. The homemade, blue corn tortillas for both though were delicious, warm and gritty. To share, we had tater tots - incredible and doused in an umami, togarashi flavored aioli - as well as the kimchi (which I'd skip personally as you can get far better from an H-mart for a fraction of the price). My friend spotted an article posted on the wall that noted Belly as Iguodala's favorite restaurant. Iguodala is no Jonathan Gold, but off the court, I can tell he eats pretty well given this accolade.

    Surf and Turf Bowl
    Violet Y.

    Came in on weekday for lunch and had a pleasant experience. There was no wait, service was kind, and the food came out pretty fast. I have the surf and turf bowl, the fries and shrimp were both very crispy. The sauce on top has a good balance of creamy and tangy. My friend got a burrito that looked huge. Definitely will be back to try more on their menu!

    Kimchi pasta
    Sandra F.

    I ordered takeout. The waitress was very busy serving tables so I told her to take her time to get to me since I didn't know what I wanted to order. I didn't have to wait long, about 5-7 minutes for the food to come out. The food was delicious and stayed hot until my drive home (10 min). I ordered the Arancini kimchi balls, the kimchi pasta and the Korean fried chicken burrito bowl. Everything is a must try. I will def go back to try other dishes.

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    The ambience and the service are great here, but the chicken bowl I had was not good. The ingredients weren't fresh.

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    Amazing Korean-Cali Mex spit, do yourself a favor and get the burrito with fries, tempura shrimp and avocado!!

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