We have gone many times and it has always been fresh and delicious…read more The proces are very competitive and you can order off a very large menu or from the steam table that is always refreshed. Please support this wonderful business!

I'm glad we finally have a different restaurant to go to aside from Three Star. Love the owner, but…read moreneeded a change. We started coming here some time last year and I fell in love. Here are the things we liked and also one little critique from something that changed from then to now: Salt and pepper pork chops: these are super good. Nice and crispy and the pork is tender. Salt and pepper fish: I always go for salt and pepper fish anywhere I go and this by far is the best one! Mapo Tofu: they do it really well here. It's perfection and hubby's fav Siu Mai: definitely great! Would get again for sure. We don't have dim sum in Vallejo so this amazing that they have this. Dry beef chow fun: now, I have been on the hunt for chow fun that reminds me of my childhood and what we used to get in SF/chinatown. This was the closest! The first time we got it, omg. Mind blown!! We got one other time before things changed. The third time we got it and even this evening, it's not the same for sure. I have a knack for remembering taste and this is not the same anymore. If anything it tastes spicy in a way they added more black pepper? Something in there is giving it that flavor. It's also darker than before like more soy sauce. I'm a little sad by this. Probably the last time I will get it. I got it tonight in the hopes it would go back to normal and the last time was a one off. Sadly it was not. The guy owner (I think he's the owner) is really nice and welcoming. If you read this, please fix the chow fun :(

TL;DR: We got takeout from this spot, and the chow mein and orange chicken were fresh, tasty, and…read moresatisfying. The staff made the pick-up easy and friendly, which is always a plus. We ordered chow mein and orange chicken, and both were delicious. The chow mein had a good texture--not too oily, with crisp veggies--and the orange chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and had that perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Portion sizes were generous, and everything stayed hot by the time we got home. Even though we didn't dine in, the staff was super pleasant when we picked up our order, and the process was smooth. The atmosphere looked casual but clean from what we saw at the counter. I'd give this a solid 4 stars--adding a little extra wow factor to the flavors could push it to 5. Would I come back? Definitely.

Went with a party of 7 people and traveled a long way to try the food which we were told was really…read moregood. The food was tasty however the portions vs the prices did not equate. The noodles were served in a small bowl. Not everyone could try them. I had a spoonful of the garlic noodles and none of the spicy (which was what I wanted to taste most). I even asked before hand if the amount of food ordered was enough for everyone to taste and the waitress said, assuredly, yes! Again the food tasted great but the serving sizes were not close to expectations. One other critique is that we were charged, (see receipt), a "surcharge"! No one mentioned it to us beforehand and it should've been. When the check arrived, on the underside of the bill it said 20% surcharge for parties of 5 or more. That's not advanced communication. It was close to 30.00!!!!!!! Had we known that 2 of us would've sat separately. Do better and don't deceive. It cost you a much larger tip than you required us to pay. And left a bad taste in my mouth.

Always a great meal at the Rice Barn!…read more The staff is super friendly and quick to serve you. The ambiance is casual, but it could certainly be a date spot because the food is that good - plus wine and beer and sake cocktails! The drunk noodles, yellow curry and kao soi are awesome mains. The spring rolls are a must have starter. Been here several times and I will keep coming back!

During my vacation, I really wanted to have lunch with May A., from Sacramento. She suggested the…read moreRice Barn, which was a good choice. Our Server, Lilliana, who was in training and did a good job. The restaurant has many options for Shared plates for small or large groups. We ordered Crispy Spring Rolls (with dipping sauce), Cashew Chicken (also crispy), Chicken with Fried Rice (with dipping sauce), and Drunken Lady Noodles with sautéed Chicken and Veggies. The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and piping hot. This was my first time having drunken noodles and it won't be the last. The portions were generous, we could not finish it all! It's great to have leftovers! May and I connected through mutual friends on Yelp in So Cal and kept in touch through the years. Thanks, May, for the recommendation. Sincerely, Rosemary

Food was great and so was the service. Got seated fast and what ever we ordered came out timely.read more

The only thing that upsets me about Hot Stone, is the fact that it took me almost 6 years to try it…read moreout. Had dinner on a Friday night with my husband and son. We did the AYCE and I definitely got my money's worth. The service was courteous and prompt. The ambiance was typical for a K-BBQ spot- the open floor plan makes for a slightly louder place, but at least the music was not blasting so loudly that conversation was hindered. The menu has meat and other dishes that can be ordered a la carte, if all you can eat is not your thing. (Or if you don't want to have to grill your own meat.) We ordered: -Pork belly (regular, thin sliced, and soy garlic. All great, but the thin sliced has always been my favorite). -Marinated beef (tasty). -LA ribs (well marinated and not too salty). -Bulgogi and the Hawaiian bulgogi (the Hawaiian was good and I like the pineapple chunks to grill,, but preferred the regular because it was less sweet). -Shrimp (head and shell on, be prepared to peel and de-vein after grilling). -Marinated baby octopus (one of my son's favorite things he had there). Some highlights that will bring me back: -Sliced pickled radish to wrap the meat for a low carb option. -Glutinous rice paper to wrap the meat (nice and chewy texture, great touch to the marinated meat). -ALL of the banchan was spot on. Zingy kimchi, firm broccoli, not too sweet fishcakes, and seasoned bean sprouts were among our faves. -Last but not least, the crispy chicken wings. Crispy like Korean fried chicken should be with delicious sauces (we tried the sweet and spicy, and the soy garlic). Worth it to come back just for that. We will definitely be going back soon!

I walked in expecting sushi…read more What I didn't expect was to discover what might be the best shrimp tempura roll yet. Like many sushi regulars, I've gotten used to the quiet arithmetic of ordering: one roll usually isn't enough, so you order two, sometimes three, and suddenly what began as a casual meal turns into a financial decision. Then I noticed something interesting on the menu: a jumbo-sized shrimp tempura roll. Curiosity won. Ayemi's jumbo portion is roughly twice the size of a typical roll, yet priced around what many places charge for a regular one. Naturally, I had to try it. The first bite had everything you want from good tempura sushi. The shrimp was crisp and light, not greasy. The rice was soft and balanced. But there was also something else...a subtle flavor running through the roll that I couldn't quite identify. Not overpowering, just a pleasant note that made each bite feel a little more intriguing than the last. Perhaps a touch of fusion. Perhaps a house seasoning. Perhaps just careful attention to balance. Whatever it was, I was hooked. The textures layered beautifully: warm tempura crunch, cool rice, and that mysterious flavor that kept me going back for another bite. And another bite. And another bite... And here's the rare part: the jumbo roll was actually enough. For once, I didn't feel the need to order a second roll just to feel satisfied. The pricing was so fair that it left room to do something I always appreciate being able to do: tip the gracious hosts generously. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming. It was as if they welcomed me into their home and seated me at their family dining table to break bread with them. While I was enjoying the meal, the restaurant slowly began to fill. Then it filled some more. Soon the room had that lively buzz of a place locals clearly know about. That's always a good sign. Great food has a way of revealing itself in real time. By the time I finished my meal, the place was packed. And honestly, I wasn't surprised. When a restaurant serves food this good at prices this fair, word gets around.

The poke bowl and sushi rolls are amazing. You get a lot of for how much it is. Service is great…read moreand they always provide recommendations if you're unsure about what to get. The interior is nicely designed with clean tables to eat, a painted wall, and a photo op with neon lights.

First time here. We drive by here often when we make trips to the Napa Valley region. We stopped by…read morebased on a friend's recommendation. I ordered the Beef Ribs based on the server's recommendation. Cooked extremely tender then grilled crispy on the edges. Delicious combination with the lightly sweet and tangy Carolina style BBQ sauce. Coleslaw was very fresh and a nice pairing with the ribs. The sandwiches looked great and my friends said that tasted great, too.

This was one of the most baffling and unnecessarily unfriendly restaurant experiences I've had in a…read morelong time. Four people in my party were already seated on the patio when I arrived. They had already ordered and eaten, and I simply wanted to join them at their table. Instead, the staff refused to allow me to sit with my own group and made me sit at a separate table next to them. What made this especially frustrating was that the patio was nearly empty. Multiple tables surrounding us were completely vacant for the entire time I was there. There was no crowd, no shortage of space, and no reasonable explanation for why I couldn't sit with my friends. The staff chose to enforce a rule--or make a decision--that served no purpose other than creating an awkward and unpleasant experience. Restaurants are supposed to be in the hospitality business. Separating a guest from their own party when there is abundant empty seating all around is the exact opposite of hospitality. The complete lack of common sense and flexibility was astonishing. I've never encountered a restaurant that would rather leave tables empty than allow someone to sit with their own group. It was a needlessly rude and frustrating experience that left a far worse impression than anything related to the food. As a local resident, I've dined at plenty of restaurants in the area and have never encountered anything this rigid or inhospitable.

blue saigon is a Pittsburg favorite, and they got some of the best food. this last time i tried my…read morefavorite: garlic noodles with shrimp and chicken. it is a great portion of noodles, spicy, covered with plenty shrimp and chicken wings. my wings gotta be lemon pepper! don't sleep on the Warrior Dog either: it's loaded with sauce and proudly reps the Bay Area. once you order, you can wait indoors or head back to your car, and your card will sound off to pick it up! blue saigon stay ballin'

***** LETS TACO ABOUT IT *****…read more $2.00 tacos !! I ordered spicy chicken, fried fish and pulled pork all three over stuffed with everything. They do not skimp on their meats way bigger than the small street tacos. They were super good definitely exceed my expectations. I remember those younger years pulling into the lot hanging out at the .25 cent hamburger stand now it's starbucks. We would sit in our cars in front of the liquor store just chillin enjoying a Friday or Saturday night. So many fun, hilarious memories just know Ms. Jhu was outside causing problems (laughing) !!! Oh shid! I was talking about the tacos!! Ya'll go check it out. The wait was long like 20 mins not bad but shouldn't have taken so long. PARKING : limited PRICE: reasonable AMBIANCE: very small space STAFF: nice people FOOD: good, good OPTIONS: plenty plenty MENU: seafood, fried desserts and plenty of other goodness

My partner was skilled at finding delicious restaurants in the area and we checked this place out…read more I had never actually checked out this quaint downtown area before until this visit so it was pleasant to walk around to see all the tasting rooms along with the bookstores and other pleasant shops. We came in right before the restaurant filled out at 10am and got the shakshuka along with a burger and fries. Everything was made perfectly and so flavorful. The chefs certainly have a skill for optimal taste and cooking as that was the best meal of the weekend. The server was so attentive and sweet too! We always had our water refilled and several friendly workers asked us about our triathlon experience. Very sweet people!

I am a frequent flyer when in the area of the KD. I really enjoy their Pho and chicken wings. It's…read moregood food with up and down service. Some mishaps have happened with service on prior visits but management and servers are always concerned and make it right. That's why I keep coming back. I Popped in Thursday afternoon for Pho. It was not busy only two other couples eating when we arrived. We sat at our usual table And noted service was a bit slow right off the bat. When I received my Pho, which I thought was a longer wait than usual, it was luke warm if that. The Korean ribs and chicken wings arrived temperature appropriate. I pushed my soup aside but no one checked back until my lunch mate finished. When the waiter came to clear the table I asked for a to go and thought he would ask if there was anything wrong. He did not so I told him the Pho was served luke warm so I did not eat it and that no one had checked back or even passed by us or I would have sent it back to heat it up. We were done now so I'd just take it to go. Our waiter apologized and when he brought the bill said The Pho was comped and apologized again for the breakdown in service. When I dine I like to relax and enjoy a meal With who I came with. So receiving temperature appropriate food is important. The KD does a good job. They have a diverse menu with flavorful food and great cocktails. When there is a hiccup in service or the food there is a genuine concern. Sometimes it's caught by them and others it's brought to their attention. It's how things are dealt with when those mishaps happen. The KD addresses your concerns with sincerity and want their diner to have an all around great experience. If you have not been give KD a try when in downtown Napa.