The owner is a really great dude, wonderful service, super nice and slapped together a plate for us…read moreand it was bomb AF Chicken, brisket, beans, rolls, coleslaw, and potato salad. Every single item was on point and tasted like a million bucks. If y'all remember Dickies BBQ Spicy Sauce, this is the new place for BBQ, could drink this stuff. Had a nice little bench outside to sit and enjoy the fresh air and fresh food, will definitely be back. Always catching. Whiff of this place to and from Stan State, most definitely worth a try or twelve!

The food here is absolutely worth the drive…read more I'm a little late posting this review, but we ordered from here for our Fourth of July celebration, and it was one of the best decisions we made. We traveled from Modesto, and after trying the food, I'd gladly make that trip again. Whether you're planning a special gathering or just looking for a reason to take a quick drive for incredible barbecue, this place is worth it. If you're dining in, the shady outdoor seating is the perfect spot to relax, enjoy your meal, and the welcoming atmosphere. We ordered enough to feed about 15-16 people, and every single person left happy. That's saying a lot because we have some pretty picky eaters in our family! The ribs were tender, smoky, and packed with flavor, while the mac and cheese quickly became the crowd favorite. You can tell there's real care and attention behind every dish...the flavors are bold without being overwhelming, and everything tastes homemade with its own unique touch. The staff was welcoming and friendly from start to finish, making the whole experience even better. Great barbecue has a way of bringing people together, and this meal did exactly that. Between celebrating the holiday and seeing everyone go back for seconds, it made our Fourth of July even more memorable.

Wow!! We ordered a tri tip sandwich with chili beans and Mac and cheese. Along with ribs…read more My wife and I stopped here for dinner while driving home on our road trip. This has been the best tri tip and tri tip sandwich I have had!! The meat was tender, juicy and packed with flavor along with smoke flavor. They even grilled the onions and jalapeños for me. The ribs fell off the bone and were so tender. The rub was really balanced and flavorful. They offered a regular and spicy bbq sauce! Both were great! The chili beans were sweet and had a medium spice to them. The Mac and cheese had panko crumbs and was super cheesy / creamy! We will definitely be coming back as regulars when passing through!

Meat is very tender, garlic butter bread. Great prices. Fast service. Lighted seating and chairs.read more

Got a note from Yelp about Pacific islander months so we thought we'd try it. The food is great…read morewith a nice selection. The rice is the best ever. Service is excellent and friendly. The restaurant is clean and nice.

L&L is always one of my go-to spots when I want something quick, fresh, and filling. The food…read morealways comes out hot, the customer service is consistently nice, and even ordering three plates usually only takes about 10 minutes which is honestly impressive. The portions are huge and everything tastes fresh and flavorful every time. The prices are definitely on the higher side, around $25 a plate

Really delicious, hot, freshly prepared meal! Highly recommend. Especially appreciated after…read moreexploring Yosemite National Park. No MSG in the food so wasn't sleepy as I continued driving Black Pepper Beef came on a sizzling metal pan and it was tender and so flavorful. Comes out piping hot steaming! Sauce black pepper fragrant and a bit salty and sweet House Chow Mein Noodles were excellent with a combo of beef, shrimp, cha siu pork, chicken and all the veggies. Nice wok hei flavor here! Bean sprouts were right texture not overcooked Veggie dish was sort of like a bok choy. Server recommended it and said it was grown on their property! Tasty with light garlic stir fry The server was so attentive and friendly. He is also so talented speaking English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish! We overheard him using all language skills across tables. He says he will be in some movies in the upcoming year, so wish him the best of luck doing that plus running this lovely restaurant!

Bamboo Gardens is hands down the best Chinese restaurant in the Oakdale area. Service is top notch…read more Tommy is so welcoming and often has delicious recommendations, though we do have our favorites. This is our go to restaurant for lunch and dinner. They are always willing to handle any special requests based on our taste buds.

This place can be a little hard to find from the outside since there's no real signage other than a…read moremenu. If you're looking at the strip mall, it's located toward the left side. Inside is pretty basic, with bench seating while you wait and about 10 seats at tables. The staff was friendly, and I had the chance to meet the owners, who were both very welcoming. I was really hoping to try the oxtails, but unfortunately they were sold out. Instead, I ordered the 4-piece catfish with fries, a side of greens, cornbread, and a slice of 7UP cake for dessert. My wife and I shared the meal, and everything was fantastic! The food tasted homemade, almost like my wife had made it herself--and that's saying something! My wife was already on the phone telling people how good the food was before we even finished eating. I also talked with another customer who assured me the oxtails are excellent, so now I definitely have another reason to come back. The catfish was delicious, the greens and cornbread hit the spot, and even the 7UP cake was amazing. I'll absolutely be back for the catfish, but next time I'm hoping to get my hands on those oxtails and try the smothered pork chops too. Great soul food, friendly people, and definitely worth coming back for!

So, I tried this new place for the first time, three days ago last Tuesday. I rolled up and…read moreordered take-out for my family, who were not present. I'll start by saying that I REALLY wanted to give 5 stars , but in good conscience, I could not. Read on to find out why. This place is a hole-in-the-wall, hidden in a very small strip mall at the corner of College/Bowen I believe. Now, there is nothing wrong with a hole-in-the-wall. In fact, some of the best food in California comes from holes in the wall. But, I digress! Let me get on with the review. The customer service was top notch, 5/5. I believe I met the owners, and I am guessing a husband/wife team. Both very friendly, engaging and were excited for me to try the food, which would come later. The price point 4/5, initially seemed kind of high. That is until I got the food home and saw the portion sizes. They did NOT skimp on the portions which balanced out their price point. In fact, the food packages/containers could barely stay closed. THE FOOD! I ordered (3) 2-ways, with an ala carte pork chop and a side of Mac and cheese. (2) of the 2-ways were ordered with 4-prawns and 4-chicken tenders. The (3rd) 2-way was ordered with 4-prawns, 2-tenders, and 2-catfish. - The Pork Chop 4/5. The chop was fried in a light batter coating and was well seasoned. It was a little thin for my taste and was almost overcooked, not quite, but almost. I say that because a small section was a bit dry, while the rest of the chop was tender. - The Mac N Cheese 3/5. I bought this for my son, but I had to sample it. It was an ample portion for a single person and frankly might be enough for two people if you're having it with a 2-way meal. So, I took a spoonful. Immediately I noticed it was kind of dry as I scooped my spoonful. There was a lot of cheese that was kind of stringy rather than creamy. That's what typically happens to Mac N Cheese when it sits for too long. The noodles absorb all of the moisture leaving the dish dry and with stringy cheese , rather than with melty, creamy cheese. But, I took my bite anyway. Right of the bat I tasted salt. This was over salted IMHO. HOWEVER, it had great flavor. I bet the Mac N Cheese was the bomb when it came right out of the oven. My son didn't have any issues with the Mac N Cheese and thought it was good. - The Chicken Tenders 4/5. These were battered and fried. The batter slightly thicker than the pork chop batter and also seasoned well. The tenders were crisp and crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Anyone who likes chicken tenders will like these. - The Prawns 1/5. The 1/5 stars for the prawns is a little misleading. The prawns were fried in a batter (I think) that was lighter than the batter on the tenders. But, I couldn't figure out of it was the same batter with maybe a little corn meal. In any case, I took a bite and BAM! WAY TOO MUCH SALT! I didn't say anything to my wife because I wanted to see her reaction. She bit into the fried prawn, her face crinkled, she set the prawn down and said, "I can't eat this." When I asked why she said, "there is WAY too much salt!" I agreed. But, let me tell you about the rest of the prawn. The outside was crisp with a little crunch and the inside was oh so tender. These prawns were cooked to PERFECTIONL! - The Fries that come with the meal 1/5. They are crinkle cut fries and DO NOT travel well. Stale and inedible! - The Catfish 5/5. BEST OF SHOW! Calling this catfish perfect is an understatement. There cornmeal dredge created the perfect crust and was perfectly seasoned. The catfish was crispy and crunchy on the outside, light, flaky and moist on the inside. My wife doesn't like catfish, but I made her try it. Now she wants more. Believe me when I tell you this catfish is competition worthy. Overall, with the exception of the fries, the food travels well. This place has LOTS of potential. I would not change a thing with the catfish. I would go easy with the salt on the tenders. They came close to being too salty. AND I would definitely cut the salt with the prawns. As for the fries, I might look into a better quality French Fry (not crinkle-cut). Something else that would help the food travel better, would be to punch holes at the corners of the food container to allow for steam to escape. This will help the fried food to stay crispy/crunchy even longer. I will say it again, this place has lots of potential. Hopefully I didn't offend anyone with my 2-cents. What do I know? I am just a foodie and I will be back.

It's been a while since we have visited Corn'd. they have some cool new items like the pizza dog…read moreand the Biria dog. Both were pretty good! They use a high quality miller hotdog and everything we have had is delicious! The place is always clean and taken care of! I do wish they were open on Monday's though

Amazing corn dogs definitely a favorite of mine I always go…read morefor the original but all of them sound great

I came here last weekend for the first time and had the build your own burger and my daughter had…read morethe Chopped Cheese and my son had the Western cheeseburger. The tots are amazing and crispy. The food was so tasteful. I am back again this weekend and had the French diner the waffle cut sweet potato fries!!! Bomb! This is now my new fav place! Enjoy the pics.

We joined the obvious lunch crowd here at Gray's Tavern for a quick bite following Medical…read moreappointment at Emmanuel. Service was great by Taylor. Ambience was lively. We had great food. Enjoyed our very first visit. Highly recommend.

The food was good! We ordered a #4 chili cheese footer (4.5/5), a #5 avocado footer (5/5), a #30…read morechicken breast sub (4/5), a #43 nachos supreme (5/5). For drinks, we ordered a kiwi frozen Red Bull infusion (5/5), a strawberry frozen Red Bull infusion (5/5), and a fountain soda. The service was fast. They started to prepare the food as we are ordering. The ambience was nice. We sat outside in the outdoor patio area. Footers is located right on Main St in downtown Turlock, so there are cars passing by, people walking, etc. Overall, good experience. I remember coming here as a kid. I brought my kids to try it out. It did not disappoint. We'll be back!

we just happened upon this place on our way to Northern California. The line was long. It was well…read moreworth the weight. We both had the pickle dog and it was amazing. Like I said the line was long, but it was worth it. Outdoor seating right on the street or a few tables inside. Either way I recommend.