Drinks: Him: the old fashion was great. We we were only…read moresupposed to have one but I ordered a 2nd round Her: Can't go to a spot named lemon drop and not order one. It was worth every penny! Food: Her: The chicken in the tacos were over cooked The shrimp in the tacos was WTF and the sauce in both was left to be desired The fish taco was just ok. The tikki masala flat bread is and actual pizza and should be offered with chicken Him: food was good! We had a good time! She thought the food should be better but the drinks were good. We might be back!

The location is great, the space is big and the bar tender was awesome. I went for the first time…read moreand I can already tell it won't be my last. My friends said the garlic fries were good and I enjoyed my drink very much. If you want a place that has good drinks and I has nice staff, I'd say Lemondrop is a good place.

Menus are posted on the wall as you walk in. We chose jambalaya rice, salt and pepper chicken…read morewings, and Korean wings. The jambalaya rice was full of shrimp and sausage and chicken. The rice was fluffy and well seasoned. The salt and pepper chicken wings came with thinly sliced fries and both seasoned well. The Korean wings were so tasty, full of flavor and there was plenty of sauce. I even put some of the sauce on my jambalaya rice! Everything came hot out of the kitchen. Service was fast and efficient. They had big TV screens on the wall so we could watch FIFA. Street parking was full. We found a parking lot a few blocks away near Peet's and Starbucks It was a nice walk to and from the restaurant.

Monkey King used to be one of my absolute favorite spots. We would literally drive from Vallejo to…read moreAlameda just to eat there. Unfortunately, after my recent visit, I can honestly say it is not the same restaurant I fell in love with years ago. From the moment we walked in, everything felt cold. The atmosphere was cold, the service was cold, and the overall vibe was completely unwelcoming. Then came the food, which was the biggest disappointment of all. The dishes we ordered tasted nothing like the recipes I remember. I honestly found myself wondering if there are new owners because there is no way this is the same Monkey King from years ago. What made it even worse is that I chose this restaurant to celebrate my son's graduation. We waited around all day for them to open at 5 PM because I was excited to share a place that used to be one of my favorites. Instead, we left severely disappointed. Sadly, this visit was enough for me. I will never spend another dollar here, and that's something I never thought I would say about a restaurant I once loved so much. 1/5 Stars. What was once worth the drive is now a place I'll never return to. They also need to work on bringing all of your food to the table at once because in a very cold restaurant bringing out one dish at a time and it taking 20 minutes to bring out all of our food. Our food was cold by the time everything hit the table never again ever in life. Will I do this?

Marugame Udon is such an easy, fast, and satisfying meal any time of day…read more There are so many options to choose from, but I always stick with my go-to: bukkake udon--simple noodles with soup, and it never disappoints. I love that you can now scoop as much tempura flakes and green onions as you want, which makes it even better. The tempura selection is huge, so you really can't go wrong no matter what you pick. Big fan of the self-serve tempura sauce and ginger too--it's nice being able to customize everything exactly how you like it. They've got plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it convenient whether you're dining in or just grabbing a quick bite. Quick, customizable, and consistently good--definitely a solid go-to spot!

3 and a half stars I had a very pleasant experience stopping…read moreby here for a bite! The space itself is bright, clean, and has a great atmosphere. I ordered the Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry, and it was delicious. I absolutely love the heavy ceramic bowls they use--it really elevates the meal and keeps everything warm. Another huge plus is the self-serve station where you can get unlimited free green onions and tempura flakes to customize your bowl. My only real critique is the setup there: everyone has to use the same community utensil/tongs to grab the green onions, which feels a bit unsanitary. A different dispensing setup would be a great upgrade. As for the customer service, it is what it is, but it was really cool to watch the chef working through the steam, freshly making the noodles right in front of you.

This is a neighborhood Thai restaurant located right by the Marketplace on Park street. We came…read morejust as they opened and we had the place to ourselves for about 1/2 an hour. The decor gives a tropical vibe with lots of greenery and bistro lights. The food, which was amazing, came out quickly for the first 1/2 hour. Then as the place filled up, it took a while to get our dessert. So, if you're in a hurry, I suggest coming early. What we got: + Kids chicken wings - these are crispy wings and drums that have no sauce. The kids ate these up! + Angel wings - more chicken wings, but these are coated in chili sauce. + Curry puffs - these are fried pastry filled with curry potatoes. Kinda like a blend of samosa + empanada. + Phad ke Mao - flat noodles with veggies, chili sauce and basil. Optionally add protein. This was very delicious and one of my favorite dishes. + Broccoli stir-fry - you can optionally add protein. This was your typical broccoli beef (or other protein). + Yellow Curry (with chicken) - again protein is optional. This was really good. The curry was very flavorful with chunks of potatoes and sliced carrots. + Fried bananas and ice cream - the banana is deep fried with a light crispy coating. Was a nice way to end the meal. We enjoyed everything here, and best of all, the kids did too. A really nice family restaurant in a convenient location.

I feel so bad because this experience would've been better had this restaurant staffed better. One…read moreperson working with multiple parties coming in. By time we sat down there was multiple big parties waiting. I ordered angel wings and the birds nest combo. My friend ordered pork belly stir fry. All the food that did come was good and flavorful. Unfortunately my birds nest never arrived even after I was told it was being cooked. The help finally arrived but by time that happened we were ready to leave. Tik Tok made this place popular. STAFF ACCORDINGLY!!!

I was actually here for a meeting being catered by understory. That sliders, the mushroom popcorn,…read more a wonderful salad. All delicious. I would highly recommend.

This review is for the popup team at this week's Queer Crush event at Alta Vina: we really enjoyed…read moreyour wonderful food, and your positive energy! We had the fried oyster mushrooms (twice, we came back for more!) and the Kapampangam paella, these were so delicious, and the presentation was wonderful -they looked beautiful even in pop-up format. And we lived meeting the folks at the popup, who took the time to tell us about Understory's mission - it reminded me I'd been in back when the restaurant was in Old Oakland, and I now can look forward to visiting your current location!

This was a truly delicious meal. When you talk about food giving you life, this was really it…read more Everything was wholesome, hearty, and fresh. From the calamari, to the tea leaf salad, to the curry, to the sesame chicken & beef, this was a special meal. This is definitely a return spot for me and I was truly impressed with all of the options. There's plenty more for me to try. Don't miss this delicious spot.

Came here with my family for a recent graduation and the food did not disappoint. We started with…read morethe Platha & Dip, which came out hot and flaky with a rich curry dip that I could honestly have eaten on its own. The Burmese Samusas were crisp and golden, perfect with the sweet chili sauce on the side. But the standout for me was the Lotus Root Chips. They were light, crunchy, and came with a creamy dip that kept me reaching for more. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they put real care into each dish. The service was excellent too. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations without ever rushing us. It really added to the whole experience. A couple of small things to note. The space is a little cramped, so it can feel tight when it is busy. And the price is on the higher side, so just go in knowing that. Those are the only reasons I am holding back from five stars. Would I come back? Absolutely. Just maybe for a special occasion when I am ready to treat myself. Highly recommend if you want something a little different and packed with flavor.

I ordered a veggie zha jiang mian, which contains egg noodles with fried bean sauce, shiitake…read moremushrooms fried tofu, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and cheesy corn wasThe tofu is under seasoned but the noodles were very savory. They used thick noodles that reminded me of chow mein. I appreciate that the bowl was quite large, though. One of the others in my party ordered the R&B beef rice bowl, which is labeled alternately as bibimbap in the menu, but it's Chinese style cooking and not actually bibimbap - not a bad thing per se, but just wanted to note for managing expectations. I'm not sure if they named it 'bibimbap' because they thought it would be more recognizable or trendy.

Update! You have to experience Roll & Bowl. I did a rating 2 years ago and the place is now…read moreworthy for the upgraded 5 stars. You know that they menu was small but gave us the ability to try everything non-spicy and WOW so great Service is done by the owner herself and runs in the back to cook the meal! Comes back pretty fast for dine in, but call in for to go and won't be disappointed. If you like quaint places here you go! Now the price! So reasonable! Gotta do a lunch or dinner!

(4/5) Our surgery…read morecrew decided to invade Dragon Rouge in Alameda for a group dinner, and it turned into one of those meals where the food and the atmosphere both get their moment in the spotlight. We started with two plates of calamari for the table. They were fine--crispy enough, not bad at all--but nothing that made the table fall silent in amazement. Solid appetizer, just not the headliner. The real star of the night? The steak-wrapped mango. We ordered two plates and honestly could've ordered a third. Something about that sweet mango paired with savory steak just works. It's that sweet-meets-umami combo that makes you pause mid-bite and think, "Okay... that's actually really good." For my entrées I went a little wild and ordered both the steak clay pot and the salmon clay pot. I ate the steak there and took the salmon home for later. The steak clay pot was excellent--rich flavors, comforting, and exactly the kind of dish you want when you're sitting down with a big group and taking your time. The salmon clay pot, though, was just okay when I had it later. Maybe it's one of those dishes that really shines fresh out of the kitchen. Also, the portion felt a little small for the $20-ish price range. Where Dragon Rouge really pulls ahead is the setting. The views of the bay are great--you can see the bridge leading into Alameda, and it's apparently one that lifts for boats coming through. I didn't catch it opening while we were there, but even just watching the water and the lights around the bay added a cool vibe to the night. Another big plus: they were super accommodating for groups. We had a work dinner from surgery and they even let us bring in two cakes, which was really nice of them and made the whole night feel relaxed and celebratory. If I'm judging strictly on food, it's probably around a 3 out of 5. But add in the views, the group-friendly vibe, and the overall experience, and it easily climbs to a 4 out of 5. Great spot for big parties, work dinners, or just a relaxed night with a view of the bay. I'd definitely go back.

Came here for a friend's birthday party. They have a nice outdoor patio which overlooks the river…read morebut the view isn't that great (yet). I wish they had some heat lamps as it can get cool at night. The staff were friendly and the decor was nice. The food was decidable mid for NorCal. Might be more what if have expected in the Midwest. The spices weren't that complex and recipes somewhat plain. With some better recipes and more attention paid to the food, this place could kick.