V'Maries Soul Food is EXCELLENT!!!! Kudos to Nicole, the chef. She catered a holidays dinner for…read more15; the dishes were so good, some came back the next day for breakfast or lunch. The macaroni & cheese, candied yams, and stuffing in particular were DELICIOUS. Also Nicole is so warm & accommodating. I will definitely use V'Maries again.

V'Maries has great food prepared by culinary artist Necole, who's food is certified full of flavor…read moreand love.

I went to an event yesterday in downtown Oakland, which was actually a birthday party at…read moreParliament. It just so happens the birthday party was catered by Tayste of Tay. Mann was the food delicious. They had shrimp, chicken and catfish fried along with collard greens and mashed potatoes as well as corn. Talk about delicious this food was scrumptious. They have plenty of it. I made my order I had choices but I decided to try a little bit of everything. It was delicious. I slept so good that night. I slept like a baby. They were very nice and their service was fantastic. I would highly recommend them and check out the pictures so you can see the plate for yourself if you get a chance or if you're have an event, definitely look them up.

I was excited to finally try No Worries Filipino Vegan Cuisine recently at the Oakland VegFest. It…read morehas been on my radar to try them for awhile now yet took a while to pan out. From the looks of their calendar they travel around quite a bit including a lot of Oakland Athletics baseball games this month. So Oakland VegFest was unusually hot this year compared to last year when it was overcast & a lot cooler. I decided to get the sampler plate for $16. This came w/ Mungo, Adobo, Apritada, & Pansit. They were out of the Apritada which was a popular item so my server suggested I could double up on one of the other three items. Since I didn't know so much about the menu I asked the server for his recommendation. He said I would double up w/ the Mungo & that's what I went with. I went to find a shady spot & enjoyed my food. It was filling, tasty & nourishing. I loved that there was lots of veggies, legumes, & brown rice that seemed like a healthy meal that was flavorful to boot. The Mungo was mung beans boiled in broth then combined w/ sautéed kabocha squash, string beans, & deep fried tofu. The Adobo was soy chicken strips fried to a crisp, combined w/ soft eggplant then cooked in a marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, garlic, salt, & pepper. Pansit was traditional rice noodles cooked in a vegetable broth of soy chicken, cabbage, celery, and carrots, then seasoned with pepper, soy sauce and lemon juice. The Apritada that they sold out of is a stew-like combination of soy chicken, potatoes, red bell peppers, and green peas melted into a tomato based sauce. A friend I was with decided to have a snack of Lumpia spring rolls for $4 for the pair. These were seasoned soy ground beef mixed w/ shredded cabbage, peas, and carrots then rolled in a rice wrapper and deep fried to perfection. Sweet chili sauce was provided for dipping. Our other friend opted to go w/ a Mungo plate for $9. He wasn't keen on the tofu so asked if they could give him extra kabocha squash instead of the tofu. They did & was no worries. All in all No Worries Filipino Vegan Cuisine was quite alright. I look forward to trying them again & especially am curious to try the Apritada that sold out.

Vegan Filipino food is almost an oxymoron…read more Crispy pata (deep fried pork leg), lechon kawali (fried pork belly), sisig (sizzling bits of pig's head), dinuguan (pork blood stew), and kare kare (oxtail and tripe peanut stew)...I can go on and on. Even for breakfast, they have longanisa (sweet pork sausage), tocino (cured pork), and of course, spam....alongside a fried egg and garlic rice. I'm sitting here noshing on some Vanilla Almond Cereal and I'm already getting the meat sweats just thinking about Filipino food. From time-to-time I enjoy eating Filipino food but I end up feeling and looking like Ms. Bibendum (Michelin Man's wifey). Ok, I look that anyways but I think you know where I'm coming from. No worries because No Worries Filipino Vegan Cuisine got your back. This food truck offers all the authentic flavors of Filipino cuisine without the guilt or bloat (no msg). I'm no vegan but this truck got the seal of approval by Yelp Vegan Power Couple (John B. and Rachel C.) so I knew it was legit. We visited their truck yesterday at SoMa StrEat Food Park for Very Vegan Sundays. On the menu was adobo (soy vinegar based stew - $9), apritada (tomato based stew - $9), mungo (mung bean stew - $8), pancit (stir-fried vermicelli noodles - $8), and lumpia (fried egg rolls - $4). With the exception of the pancit and lumpia, orders come with a side of brown rice. Sampler Plate with 1 lumpia was $16. CC's accepted. Since we were sharing, I ordered the Sampler Plate ($16): http://bit.ly/1C8PhE9. My fav were the mungo and the lumpia. The mungo is a hearty stew similar to creamy lentil stew with kabocha squash, green beans, and fried tofu. Even better than the rendition I had growing up because I love kabocha. The lumpia was piping hot, crunchy, and meaty (soy ground beef). I would have never known it was vegan if I wasn't told so. Now that's a true testament of solid vegan food. The apritada and adobo (savory and vinegary) tasted like the real deal but personally, I'm not a fan of faux meat that it came with. I just can't get use to the spongy texture. Pancit was a bit bland and could of used more garlic and a sprinkling of scallions for some color. The brown rice was really dry. Filipino food can be intimidating especially since it's really underrepresented outside of Daly City. I think No Worries would be a good introduction for newbie Filipino food eaters...and even for carniwhores like Mr. NSS. The way he was eating the vegan lumpia, it was like he was lustfully devouring a longanisa. Wait that doesn't sound right...

Best small-chops ever, seasoning and the spice just amazing. If you're looking for any small-chops…read moregive her a call.

"Lotus and Lime" is a commercial kitchen at the Adeline Food Hall…read more They offer a variety of salads, smoothies, and desserts. Their "50/50" salads offer a combo of both rice and mixed greens, and your choice of protein (s). The other day I was saw a 30%-off special on Doordash to try Lotus & Lime. I placed an order for: - Chicken Salad, Avocado added, w/ Ginger Lime Sauce - Dark Chocolate Cashew Pudding (100% Plant Based) Okay, the salad arrived in a rectangular box. The salad's presentation was neat and organized, but looked nothing like the stock photos on the menu. If you're expecting a large salad with lots of chicken, you might be disappointed. However, my chicken salad was very tasty. The mixed greens were carefully chopped up and blended. I especially liked the diced pears. The tangy ginger lime sauce went well with the greens and chicken. The Chocolate Pudding had a light and creamy texture. It wasn't very sweet. It just had a light chocolate flavor. Very nice dessert. Overall, a good experience. I might try a 50/50 combo next time. ------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Lotus & Lime is a commercial kitchen (aka "ghost kitchen") at the Adeline Food Hall. It's address is 5325 Adeline St, in North Oakland. This place has no dining area, it's strictly pickup or delivery. The Adeline Food Hall has a central lobby to pickup food orders.

This is a local chain, with restaurants around the Bay Area. They specialize in rice bowls, salad…read morebowls, and combinations of the two. They also have smoothies. There is no dining at the restaurant, they do pick up, delivery, and catering. The food is healthy, and it tastes good at the same time! I found them on DoorDash, and they were doing a BOGO. I don't know how long it will last. Everything on the menu looked good, but I decided to go with the. Wagyu beef 50/50 bowl. There are two different types of Wagyu. The Japanese Wagyu, which is Kobe beef, and American Wagyu, which is usually Angus and other Japanese cattle breeds. . Japanese Wagyu is rare, as it is expensive and you have to have a special certificate to sell it, so I'm pretty sure this was American Wagyu. The bowl was amazing! The lettuce and the veggies were crisp and delicious, the pears gave it a nice little pop of sweetness, the rice was a perfect texture, and the Wagyu. Oh my, the Wagyu. Such a wonderful deep rich flavor. It was also tender. You can pick your sauce to go with the bowl, and I chose the ginger lime sauce. It had a wonderful tangy flavor, and the ginger gave it just a little bit of a "kick." I got two meals out of each of the bowls, so four meals altogether. Even without the BOGO, just for one, the price is extremely reasonable, especially considering you are getting Wagyu . Next time I'm in the area, I would definitely order from here again. Thank you for an amazing meal.

Mama T's famous fish sandwich was one of the best fish sandwiches I have had since moving from the…read moreSouth and coming to the West Coast. The fish was so crispy and well seasoned. The fries were delicious and a perfect pairing with the sandwich. The staff was so friendly, and accommodating to my special requests for my sandwich. This is an on the go spot with limited seating on the outside so keep that in mind when you go. I will definitely be back!

When I say that I love this place it is an understatement. The food is always delicious! I come…read morehere for the fish sandwich and it never disappoints. The food is always hot, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. I have introduced so many of my friends to this place and even picked up food for a team meeting at my job. Definitely a must try!

Crispy flavorful quesabirrias. Super fast ordering system through their instagram @guerasmariscos…read more When I'm craving mariscos this is my go to spot for a fresh ceviche. It's also a plus that they bring the order out to your car, appreciate that on lazy days. Def recommend

Amazing soul warming authentic food!!!!! Easy to order and quick pick up! It's been so hard to find…read moreBirria tacos locally and I'm so happy to have a spot now! Surf and tacos amazing too!

Just tried the food truck in Alameda, and while the menu looked great I was a little disappointed…read more Ordered a patatas bravas and a mushroom melt. Received a kids patatas bravas (or if it was adult size I'm very disappointed) and a jerk chicken melt. I normally love food trucks but this one missed the mark. The plantain chips were good, although were a little light on seasoning. Edit: upon reflection I'm updating my review and increasing my stars. I do appreciate when an owner takes the time to respond and try to grow and improve. To be clear, my biggest issue was receiving the wrong order that wasn't fixed. My friend at the bar also had poor service from the employee in the truck - her order was also incomplete (missing toppings). The food was good, not great, but again, wasn't what we ordered and should have been fixed.

In all my years in the Bay Area, I hadn't found any Caribbean patties that satisfied my cravings…read morefrom living in Crown Heights Brooklyn and eating super authentic West Indies food UNTIL I came across Chef Christina Alexis' beef patties made with the flakiest puff pastry I've ever had, rich with curry flavor. (I know puff pastry is not the traditional way to make them but trust me on this, it's really well done). I love that she uses high quality meat from the best butcher shops and seasons it to perfection. Plus, the patties stay good in your freezer until you're ready to enjoy them. If this has your mouth watering the way it does to mine, check out her patty shop here: https://group.goairmart.com/en/c/s/23346?sharing=1&new_page=1