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    Kuboba Spot

    4.8 (248 reviews)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Spicy potato and peas
    Joyce Z.

    Did someone say Filipino Empanadas? Berkeley's Kuboba Spot did and with the 6-pack deal, I tried almost one of each. Since I wasn't eating beef that day, doubled up on the chicken adobo and longganisa omelette although the embudito (pork meatloaf) ended up my fave followed by the spicy curry potatoes. Guess I just have to go back especially since I signed up for their loyalty program. A box of 6 was enough for lunch for two and leftovers.

    Got a variety but only remembered to take the photo after scarfing one down quickly.
    Irene N.

    Came here for the first time today with my son to try these empanadas that had unique Filipino inspired flavors and every single one was AMAZING! I also got their flavor of the month which happened to be vegetarian (a creamy mushroom and spinach flavor) that my husband devoured! We came here while we waited to get adjusted at the Joint down the block, so I guess I'll be back every time that I get adjusted! This place is a must try! Empanadas are very delicious and the staff is super friendly!

    Guava jasmine green tea
    Annabelle R.

    The empanadas here were better than expected. Yes, they have filipino flavors of fillings, but they also offer so much more, and most of it in stock even less than an hour before closing time this past Saturday. I absolutely appreciate this, as it makes them more reliable to have options I like when I visit. We got the spicy curry, cheeseburger, and pepperoni pizza empanadas, and they were a good size, with flaky buttery crusts, and quality ingredients. Each was seasoned perfectly, and the recipes were really good, no need for extra sauce (though they offer a variety on the side). Now I wanna come back to try more of their empanada flavors. The guava jasmine green tea was tasty but sweet, even at only 25% sweetness. And the place was cute and cozy, got a welcoming vibe and were able to find dine-in seating no problem. Staff was friendly and provided outstanding service too.

    6 Empanadas
    Ethan A.

    Was going to get 3 empanadas, ended up with 6 because why not. My favorite was the chicken adobo, it was meaty, savory and packed a ton of flavor. My second favorite was mango cheesecake, it was decadent and sweet enough with the glaze on top. If you can, you should try the other flavors depending on what you'd think you'd like but definitely include both of those ones. I got full with 3 and I can eat a lot so they're definitely filling. They also come with chili oil that packs a punch and some sweet n sour sauce that complements the empanadas. The mango wall drink was good with a great mango taste. The boba was nice and chewy. Service is friendly and very helpful. Inside is that not that big but it seems more of a takeout spot. The pandan and ube drink were also on my list but I couldn't get 3 drinks so I will have to come back later for those. Overall, great place for empanadas and a sweet drink. Go check them out!

    Winter Melon Black Milk Tea with coffee jelly
    Christina G.

    Loved the fact that I could order a winter melon tea (not a usual offering on a menu so I was excited to see it!) with coffee jelly, but the 25% sweet was sooo sweet. That was as low sugar as you could go in the online ordering. I also like the fact that they have Filipino empanadas here, though I was too full to partake in any.

    Macha milk tea
    Phoenix F.

    The enpanadas are delicious and good sized, we bought extras to take home, the potato curry was my favorite and the macha milk tea. If you buy milk tea you can adjust the sugar level. Great service, clean and good ambiance.

    Honeydew milk tea with boba
    Sanilie F.

    I have been to Kuboba a few different times. I have enjoyed each visit. My mom and little sister both love this place as well. We usually order drinks and food items. The staff is very nice. Drinks and food items are always delicious.

    Kate X.

    I got their mango cheesecake empanada, and it was nice and warm when it was given to me. The empanada had a sugar glaze and was filled with mango puree and cream cheese. It was surprisingly not too sweet.

    Mango w Fresh Mango Wall
    Angela W.

    Discovered this spot on Yelp as I was looking for a quick bite nearby - so glad I did! I ordered the Chicken Adobo and Mango Cheesecake empanadas, as well as the Mango with Fresh Mango Wall drink. Both empanadas were super flavorful - personally, I loved trying the Mango Cheesecake, but probably pass it on my second order (a bit too much cream for me). Like others, I found that the 25% sweetness level was just right for the Mango boba - it was perfectly fresh and didn't sugar me out. The interior is kind of small, but well-decorated - seems like a great hang-out snack spot. I ordered on Snackpass - my food was delayed a couple minutes, but the owner was super super sweet. Absolutely love all the options and will definitely be back!

    Taro with Fresh Taro Wall & Mango with Fresh Mango Wall
    Christine B.

    * Taro w/ Fresh Ube Wall - 9.5/10 (i love the real taro & ube, you can really taste the best of both worlds! the only thing is it that their standard is 25% sugar or else the drink would be rly sweet. after mixing the fresh taro & ube with the milk, it makes the perfect sweet treat combo. ~tine) * Mango w/ Fresh Mango Wall & Boba - 9/10 (first off, the sugar adjustments here are spot on. you can taste the real mango in their smoothie, & the mango wall tasted extremely fresh. the drink was really creamy & not icy like other smoothies. the boba was cooked perfectly w/ a nice bouncy and chewy texture, & the sweetener they used for their boba was really yummy. ~jerm) *you can really tell they don't use powders here!

    Empanadas
    Zarifa A.

    This spot was #1 on Yelp's top eats list in SF so I knew I HAD to try it!! I ordered 3 empanadas here: beef stew, chicken adobo, and spicy curry potatoes with peas. All 3 of them were delicious!! I loved the texture of the bread part itself and the flavors of the filling were so good. They also offer 2 sauces to have with the empanadas and they enhanced it even more. If you're an empanada fan, I recommend checking this spot out! The store itself is on the smaller end, but there are a few seats if you want to eat there. I coincidentally came when they were having a Yelp experience, which was cool, and I loved all the Yelp decor. Service was also friendly.

    Kaldereta "Beef Stew"
    Monica Bianca N.

    Attended a Yelp Elite event at the Kuboba Spot and I am so happy I did. The drinks are yummy, and the empanada are delicious! My fiancé ordered the Buko Pandan drink. It was a bit too sweet for my liking, but the flavor was spot on. The Tiger Sugar Cafe drink was strong in coffee flavor, but I enjoyed it. Not too sweet either. The empanadas are made in house. You'll see workers rolling the dough on the side. The empanadas are flaky and full of flavor. We tried a few of the flavors, but I'll definitely have to come back for more. The workers are nice and friendly, and the decor is fun. Can't wait to come back!

    Buko Pandan w/ Homemade Pandan Jelly
    Stephanie W.

    The buko pandan drink here is amazing! Great pandan flavor and comes with homemade pandan jelly. I usually go with 25% sweet, which is their standard regular sweetness level and it's perfect. I've tried their beef stew, spicy curry, pepperoni pizza, and mango cheesecake empanadas. My favorites are their beef and curry. Street parking only and can be limited depending on when you visit. There was no parking on during the afternoon weekend when I came. You can order at the register or you can order on your own through the kiosk.

    Taro with Fresh Taro Wall (Oat Milk and Honey Boba) and Mango with Fresh Mango Wall (Oat Milk and Lychee Jelly)

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    baked chicken adobo empanada had a perfectly flaky pastry crust and a delicious, savory filling.

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    Delicious empanadas, great, friendly service! Will have to come back to try their boba next time.

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    Ask the Community - Kuboba Spot

    Do you use MSG? Also, do have longanisa using chicken?

    Hi Nerissa, Thank you for your question. We use specific ingredients to certain fillings that… Read more

    Is there vegan options?

    Hi Mak, we can customized some of our drinks to be vegan. As far as empanadas, we are doing a vegan friendly for Berkeley Restaurant Week next week March 23-April 2. Hope you can swing by. Thank you for your inquiry.

    Are there any caffeine free boba drinks?

    Hi Annabelle, yes! There’s a few specialty drinks that are caffeine free.

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