Food & drink: 3.25 out of 5 We tried seven different vendors…read moreand only 5 of the 8 lived up to the expectations. The winners were the birria inspired tacos, loaded Filipino fries, Cajun shrimp skewer, ube cheesecake, and baked goods/desserts. Unfortunately the others had areas of improvement and left us wanting more. We had high hopes for more spicy & flavorful Jamaican food, richer Dubai chocolate strawberries, and actual calamansi the drink we ordered. Unfortunately I don't recall all of the businesses we tried from, you'll have to reference the pictures. Environment/Vibes: 4 out of 5 Cool vibes, picnic tables for seating, and a strategically placed porta potties and handwashing stations. The organizers did a great with how the venue was set up! Overall: 3.5 out of 5 I enjoyed this themed night market! Clearly I'm biased and prefer flavorful over Instagramable items. So far I prefer this food event over Foodie Land due to the mostly AAPI focused food vendors and shopping booths. Not going to lie the prices will be inflated since the vendors have to pay "rent" for the space they take up. Strategically go with at least 4-5 people so you can try different things. I thought a lot of the vendors did a great job with fusion inspired items.

This is Bay Area's version of the 626 Night Market from SoCal, and they are located on the Alameda…read moreCounty Fairgrounds. It usually happens about 2 - 3 weekends a year, so check out their website or follow them on social media to stay tuned for their dates. Parking is in their lot (paid parking), unless you could find nearby parking (no parking in the neighboring plazas - they may strictly enforce it, so better be safe than sorry). Coming early is recommended, so you do not have to wait in the long line of cars to get in the parking lot to park and to get through security at the entrance. There are a good amount of food and merchandise vendors with some from SoCal as well! Some are local restaurants that have some off of menu items / special exclusive items for this event only.

This concessions stand sells teriyaki steak, spicy garlic chicken, fried rice, and veggie bowls…read moreamong the various offerings on the menu. Ordering on the kiosks in the front of the food stand was easy and instant, no waiting needed, even on a busy Saturday at the Alameda County Fair. Staff was helpful and provided friendly and efficient service. Got the cheeseburger egg rolls (1st place winner for "crazy new item" in the fair's 2025 Foodie's Choice contest). These were pricey as expected, $7 for two small eggrolls, but it was worth it. They were crunchy and flavorful, filled with a nice concoction of melty cheese and ground beef, and the sauce that came on the side, a sort of thousand island dressing (similar taste as big mac sauce), just made it all come together nicely. If they sold this outside of the fair, I'd probably become a regular. I'm not surprised at all that they won first place for this food item.

Found this dessert stand at the Alameda County Fair (in the carnival section), and the fancy gelato…read moremilkshakes on their menu caught my eye. Instead of just plain chocolate, their dark knight milkshake is a mountain of chocolate cake, chocolate fudge, and chocolate sprinkles, all on top of the chocolate gelato blend. And the grasshopper milkshake features peppermint and oreo cookies and crumbles, along with Andes mint candy (my fave) decorating the mint chocolate chip gelato mix. Too many tempting choices, but I had to go with the strawberry shortcake milkshake, made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, angel cake, and topped off with chocolate fudge and crushed graham crackers... so many layers of flavor I just couldn't resist. As it turns out, the graham cracker crumbs are mainly for decoration, most of it pretty much glued to the plastic mug (not edible). And what shined in this dessert was the "shortcake", not the strawberry. Besides those 3 strawberries on top, I actually didn't get much strawberry flavor from the shake itself. Slightly disappointing, but like I said, the sponge cake and toppings were fresh and tasty, and the gelato wasn't bad, just lacking a sweetness and tartness that you get from actual strawberries, tasted almost watered down. Luckily, the presentation of the drink (served with both a spoon and straw) almost makes up for that. And I love that 50% of their profits go to charity. They're based in Atascadero, but travel to different events and festivals all over, currently at the fair in Pleasanton this summer. Overall, the product and service is decent, with unique offerings on their menu like churro sandwiches which I find intriguing even if I'm more of a milkshake kinda gal. If I could do it again, I'd go with with the mint or chocolate flavor though.

Definitely unique menu items. My kid enjoyed vanilla gelato churro sandwich. My mom tried the…read morestrawberry shortcake milkshake that is definitely eye candy & gram post worthy. My other kid had cinnamon churro separately from strawberry gelato in waffle cone. I enjoyed gelato: 1 scoop mango, 1 scoop strawberry in a cup. Nice find at Alameda County Fair so that environment set the ambiance. Women at register was friendly & upbeat. I spent $43 not including my mom's item.

Nur of Belgium Waffles was was so pleasant and so easy to communicate with during the booking. I…read morehad booked the waffle cart for my son's 1st birthday which was a carnival theme. The set was beautiful and the waffles were delicious and a hit with all our guests! The waffles were also decorated festively with a cotton candy top! You were also able to customize the waffles with chocolate spreads and toppings such as Oreo cookie crumbles marshmallows, almonds, etc. Such a special treat to had Belgium Waffles as a part of my son's birthday celebration! Very highly recommend!!! 5 dazzling stars!!!

From the owner: At Belgium Waffle, we bring a sweet touch to your special events. We serve freshly made waffles in…read morecups or as sandwiches at birthday parties, weddings, and celebrations. With our cotton candy concept, we create a fun and unique experience for kids and guests. Our catering service adds both a visual delight and delicious flavors to your party

I was happy to find Bangalore style dosa. The dosa was not crispy and had like a tablespoon of…read morefilling. It was too expensive at $11 for what I received. Filling should have been 3 times atleast for dosa to be filling. Chutney was ok, sambhar was good.

Wait times can be long +30 minutes. Tasted good, the portion…read moresize is small. This Bangalore Dosa will set u back about $14. IMO there are better options out there but this was fun to have at the Farmer's market.

We tried CTK Empanadas at the Dublin July 4th fair and it was TOO GOOD! I am an empanada fan and…read morethese were it. Hot, flaky, buttery, and savory. Both the pastry and beef filling were fantastic. I instantly followed them to keep an eye out for where they'll be next. 5 stars!

The hours for pickup from this vendor at Amuse Kitchen are very limited, only available in the late…read moreevening midweek. When I arrived, the doors were locked, but I rang the bell outside and was let in. My online order wasn't ready so I waited in the lobby where there were a few chairs set up. It was musty inside and slightly uncomfortable on this hot day, but at least the small space was clean and inviting. Even though my order wasn't ready till 10 minutes after my pickup time, staff was warm and friendly in our brief interactions on site, so I wasn't disappointed with the service. I tried four different empanadas from their menu. The mushroom, ham & cheese, and deep fried cheesy empanadas were super tasty, made fresh with quality ingredients, lots of flavor packed into a flaky shell, it's hard to pick a fave among these three. The deep fried beef empanada was my least favorite, the consistency was off, and I'm not even sure it was properly prepared or cooked all the way, as it was slightly cold, barely lukewarm, in the middle. The milder of their two sauces (huacatay) was indeed mild, lacking in any spice at all, it really didn't taste like anything to me. Luckily, the empanadas were good without it. I had a satisfying experience overall.

Caught them at the Treba Night Market…read more They offer rice, garlic noodle, and (surprisingly) mac and cheese plates, as well as fish ball and bbq skewers + more. All I ordered was the crispy soft shell crab and mannnn it was good!! Like eating chips. Seasoning had a slight sweetness to it and the sawsawan was so good I could drink it haha Just wish they gave me napkins with my order because the seasoning stick to your fingers!

First tie to try Chicken intestine at the Asian Cultural Expo San Mateo 2025. This sample was a…read morememorable introduction and in addition, the chicken feet were just as appetizing.

After a long shopping trip, I stumbled across Fruitsy Smoothie, a fruit and smoothie stand in front…read moreof Levi's of the Livermore Premium Outlets. Purchased a fruit bowl for $7.99, which ended up being closer to $9.00. The shop keeper was eyeing me the entire time, especially after giving me my change for a $20.00. I didn't give any tip, since the bowl itself was expensive for what it was. When he gave the bowl to me, I asked 'doesn't it come with honey?' 'Extra charge' 'But it SAYS with honey.' 'No, it's not included.' Then don't advertise it as such.

Got thirsty after walking around the outlet with my bf. We spotted this stand and decided to order…read more2 drinks. I got the pineapple mango smoothie and my bf got the triple berry. The price is a tad pricey. Service was good and friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks.

I love African food. The spices are rich and it's always so savory. My favorite item here is the…read moremeat pie. It has a nice crust that is pretty buttery. The inside is filled with luscious meat. I always have lots of questions when I order at this joint, and they are always so patient with them. The ambience is that of a nice little food stand in urban Africa. Love it!

Yesterday, my wife and I had the opportunity to try this food truck while attending the Jollof…read moreFestival in Oakland. We ordered the chicken and fish entrees. Omggggg.. it was delicious. We ate the entire thing while sharing both back and forth. The portion, the sauce and the flavor was everything. Very well seasoned, served hot and so so so delicious. We want more right now and this is the next day..lol

The Olive Market is a must-try..Believe the HYPE! I saw this place getting a lot of attention on…read moresocial media and I had to see it for myself. First of all, the ambience of this shop is really cool. They have a bunch of specialty grocery items all around the store of stuff that I've never seen before. The staff was super friendly and everyone really seemed passionate of what they were doing. It gave off a homey/cozey vibe. The sandwiches my wife and I tried were the Loaded Market Special, Market Special and the Padrino. Everything was well put together and all the ingredients complemented one another. Our favorite out of the 3 was the loaded Market Special. If you like a little spice I would highly recommend trying this one. The lettuce and sauce balanced out the saltiness of the pastrami and the bread was fresh. The cheese was nice and gooey and gave off a perfect pull. The size of the sandwich was perfectly sized. Not too big and not too small. If you're on a time crunch I'd recommend ordering ahead on the phone as they can get a little busy.

We decided to try this deli after seeing it all over TikTok. The sandwiches looked incredible, and…read morewhile they're definitely on the pricier side, the reviews made it seem like they were worth the splurge. Unfortunately, we were pretty disappointed with our experience. We ordered the exact same sandwiches we had seen featured on TikTok, but what we received looked noticeably different and honestly wasn't nearly as impressive. The sandwiches were fine, but for the price, I expected a lot more, especially after seeing what was advertised online. I also found the experience at the sandwich counter a little underwhelming. I've seen several Yelp reviews mention how welcoming and friendly the staff are, but that unfortunately wasn't my experience. No one acknowledged me at the counter, even though they weren't particularly busy at the time. It just didn't feel very welcoming. Overall, I don't feel like the price reflects what you actually get in person. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but based on this experience, I probably wouldn't go back.