Standout items were Takoyaki and the matcha soba salad…read more Takoyaki had nice big chewy piece of taco Bonito flakes and kewpie mayo were delicious toppings. Matcha soba salad was refreshing on a sunny day. Also had the beef curry onigiri and salted egg onigiri to-go. Catch them during a pop-up if you can!

The food is authentically authentic. She uses sashimi grade octopus takoyaki is Wow. So fresh…read morethe textures in your mouth are an explosion of culinary perfection. The singe was crab used dill as a background flavor that pops the fresh crab.

My friends and I checked out Xulo's popup at Morrell's Bread in Berkeley on March 21 after seeing…read moreit being advertised on San Francisco Chronicle's Instagram page. The pop-up operated from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and we showed up at 9:45 a.m., the line was already down the block. There were three burrito options on the pop-up menu: - Chx colorado: mild chile CA red sauce, mayocoba, jack cheese - Huitlacoche: shiitakes and oyster mush, jack cheese, black beans - Bean & cheese: frijoles negros, cheddar, red + green sauce Of the three options, my wife and I ordered a huitlacoche and bean & cheese burrito. Our friend ordered one of the chicken burritos so I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try all three. Of the three burritos, it was honestly hard to choose a favorite because each one was so different in taste. I will have to say though, the bean & cheese burrito, despite being the most "normal" one of the bunch, seemed to be the one that everyone would order again out of the three. The star of the show for me though was the tortillas. The tortillas were toothsome and were grilled to perfection. I'll definitely have to pick up a pack next time I'm shopping down the street at Berkeley Bowl. If you're able to catch Xulo at a pop-up, I would definitely make room in your schedule to do so. The burritos here are delicious.

How is this the first time I'm try Xulo! I've seen the name and heard about their tortillas for…read morequite some time now, and wow! They are heavenly. Similar to my previous review for Year of the Snake, Xulo was the Saturday pop up off 8th Street in Berkeley with a few different burrito menu options for the day including their notable bean & cheese, a meat option, and veggie option. Omg, what a treat! Everyone was so incredibly nice, and you could tell they have a really special thing going. They were selling their hot sauce too, and that was fire! I would love to try more items, but it's so hard to say no to the classic bean and cheese. It's just such a classic and when done correctly, chef's kiss! I'll have my eye out for their next pop-up in the area, and will most def be purchasing those tortillas. On their website it lists markets that sell the packaged tortillas like Picnic in Albany and Berkeley Bowl..nice!

There's nothing not to love about this place. I have been here a handful of times and have loved it…read moreevery time. Kaz is a Sunday only pop up in Gioia pizzeria! It's a cute set up and I love supporting local any chance I get!! The owner is amazing and makes these fresh for Sunday. Delish bagels I just pull apart and dip into my cream cheese. Definitely recommend next time you're craving some amazing bagels.

These are incredible authentic hand made bagels. Very flavorful and much chewier than even the best…read moremachine made bagels such as Boichik or Beauty's. Kaz Bagels is a Sunday morning only pop up run out of Gioia Pizzeria in North Berkeley. If you love bagels as much as I do, you need to try these!

I stopped by on my way to work for a peaches & cream donut and an iced latte. The donut was very…read moredelicious and the latte was solid :) I will be back for sure!

We saw a review of SoDo Donuts on tv this morning and what better day to check out a donut shop…read morethan on a Sunday? We got dressed, put the dog into her harness and made the drive up to Berkeley. The square block that houses SoDo seems to be all wineries. It's a good thing we saw the episode because we rarely drink wine and never go wine tasting. SoDo occupies only sells donuts and coffee out of a small corner of a large building. There is a large variety of tables and seats outside of the building and a couple inside. Service was friendly. The display area isn't huge, but if you don't see what you were hoping for, it's a good idea to ask. They may have it behind the counter, out of sight. As usual, because I was outside with the dog and she was the one ordering, she kept it simple. "One of each please". That was one Apple Fritter, six Sour Dough Donuts, a "Slice of Summer" Focaccia, one hot and one iced latte, tip and tax. About $80! In general, what we got looked delicious, albeit a bit small in size. But they were large in flavor. You could definitely taste the sourdough flavor because it was not overwhelmed by the topping or filling. The dough was very springy. Unlike a regular donut that squishes down when you bite into and then stays somewhat flat, these donuts returned to their shape minus the bite. I enjoyed my Iced Latte although I'm guessing they only offer one size. I usually order the largest cup available. As I'm writing this, we've only tried the Apple Fritter and two other flavors so far. Below are some pictures of what we got. I'll name the donuts in the pictures later once I figure out what they are. Would I come here again? Yes!

Unique and delicious!!! My personal favorite were the al pastor croquetas, but we liked everything…read morewe tried.

I've ordered from here 3 times, never been disappointed. I order the tacos de Tacos de Pulpo…read moreGallego every time, I will never get tired of them. The Tacos de Pringá are also amazing. Croquetas de Al Pastor and Croquetas de Mole Negro are incredible. The Cajeta Stuffed Churros... it's Homer Simpson drooling. I've never been happier to pay $17 for 3 tacos! The one thing that keeps this from 5 stars is the fact that, 2 out of 3 times, the order's been messed up. The first time, our Loaded Yuca Fries was just Yuca Fries (they readily and happily reimbursed, which is great!). This time, the tacos didn't come with any salsas, despite having come with salsa every other time. Salsa is necessary for tacos, even tacos as unique and as good as these!

Legit Texas bbq here in the Bay Area. If you're a Texan and have been yearning for a taste of the…read moremotherland, look no further. The brisket and the burger are a must and their sides are the perfect compliment to the proteins.

Came 15 min before open and got my food 30 min later. A bit pricier than some other spots but very…read moreflavorful meats. Loved the crispy edges on the burger.

We are visiting Oakland for the flea market at near Jack London, and we were happily surprised that…read morethere was a stand for breakfast sandwiches. Egg pals is making fresh and delicious breakfast sandwiches and sides made to order they use some locally sourced ingredients, their bread on the sando was super memorable. I got the "Egg Pal"- two fried eggs, bacon, american cheese, pickled red onions, herby mayo, starter bricohe bun. Let me tell you I could eat 5, they are so good especially with the hot sauce on the side (made in Oakland!!) Eggs and bacon were crisp, egg was runny. I'm such a fan! You have to wait a minute since it's a popular stand, but worth the wait for sure. This breakfast sandwich is so good. I think about it and can't wait to go back!

Egg Pals absolutely exceeded our expectations. We ordered the potatoes with aioli and jalapeño --…read moreinsanely good and probably something I'll think about for a while. We also got two egg sandwiches: the veggie sandwich had grilled cabbage smothered in gochujang sauce that was packed with flavor, and the bacon sandwich was equally delicious. Even the herby mayonnaise won us over, and we're usually not mayo people at all. Beyond the food, the whole experience just felt special. The community vibes were rad, everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, and it had that perfect neighborhood pop-up energy.

Jane did a fabulous job cooking for 17 people at my son's high school graduation family dinner…read more Everything was delicious.

If you are looking for a private chef, please look no further! Jane is fantastic! Jane and Al…read morecooked a lovely meal at my home for a group of us. From appetizers to entrees to dessert--the food was phenomenal. She is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. She took great care in choosing locally-sourced ingredients. She is super thorough and incredibly thoughtful! She called to arrange details and went above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions. I will most definitely hire Jane again.

San Francisco has lots of places to grab a sandwich. It's seems I ate at the majority of delis in…read moreSF. Sometimes it's good to try something different and a place with some interesting character and characters. I usually get deli sandwiches which have deli meats but this place has fried chicken sandwiches . So I was craving a sandwich so I headed to Crave Subs in Downtown Berkeley next to BART station. They have lots of sandwiches available on the menu. On a Summer stroll getting some sun in Downtown Berkeley I landed at Crave Subs. Inside it's like you stepped into an ice cream parlor with a comic book shop and arcade and a deli all at the same time. You will see sandwiches on the menu called the Pikachu, Ned Flanders, and Bart Simpson. You will see Chewbacca fries along with the Spider-Man fries and the vegan Sailormoon fries. I got the Captain Boom Halal Fried Chicken, Boom Boom Sauce, Cheddar Cheese and Crave Sauce on a roll. It was tasty and a bit crunchy and had lots of flavor. It's one of the best Halal chicken sandwiches I had. If you crave a fried chicken sandwich then Crave Subs is the spot. It will "cost "you an extra 50 cents if you want to "floss" with extra drip "sauce" to show off on social media and during OSL my social media feed was stuck in the" Land of OZ" If you want great fried chicken sandwich you don't need to visit KFC or meet the chicken"commanders" like the late "Colonel Sanders" just get a Captain Boom with "Halal chicken standards" or grab a Pikachu sandwich or a turkey sandwich called the "Ned Flanders "

I don't really enjoy writing negative reviews of restaurants, especially smaller businesses but…read moretoday's visit to Crave really left a bad taste in my mouth. One of my biggest pet peeves is when restaurants reduce the guality or quantity of their meal to cut costs while charging premium prices. I will say I didn't mind paying a few dollars more for their subs in the past. I went there today for the first time in a couple of years, ordered a regular size basic ruben sandwich (no add-ons) and was ok paying nearly $18 dollars for just the sandwich until they handed it to me. what I got was a small 6" sub. When did their subs shrink?? in this economy we are all struggling. I get it, things cost more but Craves' owner is not doing his patrons a service by charging them premiums while cutting back on the meals. If you're ok paying that much for a shrunken sub, more power to you. I l, however, will not be going back there.