Had a great experience at Monkey King at the Brewery. I ordered the lemon chicken with rice and the…read moresalt and pepper chicken with fries and garlic noodles, and everything came out very flavorful and satisfying. The chicken had a nice crispy crunch on the outside while staying hot and juicy inside, which really stood out. The space is a big plus plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it comfortable and very kid-friendly. It's a great spot to hang out without feeling cramped. On weekends, there's also a BBQ spot next door that I was told is a must-try. Apparently it always has a line down the street and sells out, so the wait is definitely part of the experience and worth it if you've got the time. Didn't get a chance to try the gelato this time, but it looked amazing definitely on the list for next visit. Overall, really solid food and a chill atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

We were in Oakland (Town Bizzzzz) near the Alameda connector & was thinking about where to eat. We…read moredecided on MK but the other one was closed, luckily this one was open! We pulled up, & the wait was minimal. I had garlic noods exxxtra garlic, dry fried ribs & lumpia. Perfect portion to eat half and half for leftovers the next day. It definitely hit the spot. Monkey King not monkeying around..

Came back ya'll. Saturday 2:41pm. He was OPEN. Parked on Macarthur in front of Planet Fitness…read more Majority of the plates are $20. I am beyond impressed! The plates are huge enough to feed 2 ppl. I got the crab/prawn plate. And the steak/prawn plate. 10/10 Back story. I was craving garlic noodles from Crustaceans. I needed to find some locally. I went to a handful of restaurants, but it wasn't giving Crusteations. The ChillFactory came up in my Yelp search. Now, they do not taste like Crusteations. BUT, they are the closest to it, in comparison to the Asain restaurants that I have tried. The food is bussin'!!!

Good food at a good price. Chef was super friendly. Food is cooked-to-order -- it's piping hot…read more Service at 2:30pm on a Sunday was super fast. Try it out. I had the Garlic crab and Prawn over garlic noodles for $20. Tax already included. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillfactoryinc?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

My go-to American Chinese food spot! However -- I will…read morealways be honest and want to note the flavor can sometimes be a hit or miss. Ex: sometimes the chow mein is flavorful and a 10/10 other times it can be rather bland and a 5/10 but that won't stop me from coming My sons favorite is their chicken teriyaki (I call it grilled chicken because they don't actually put any teriyaki sauce on it and don't have any available on the side which is also stated on their menu board) I personally love their Spicy Orange Chicken and get a double order on my lunch plate everytime I go rather than selecting two different kinds of meat. My husband is a fan of their broccoli beef but that's also a hit or miss -- depending on who's working sometimes you'll get more broccoli, sometimes more beef, never the perfect mix lol They haven't had this item available lately and I've had to order them and wait about 5 minutes for it to be cooked but I highly recommend their Wonton Skins! It's worth the wait and a delicious crunchy pair with some sweet and sour sauce. They have a special the last hour before closing (purchase 2 plates get 1 free) which is appreciated with a family of 4. Their portions are generous & the customer service is great. I've even heard them help guests in Spanish. I highly recommend you at least give it a try! They also have Hawaiian BBQ which I've been tempted to try and will update when I do! I'd be more convinced if they'd be able to source some teriyaki sauce for my bbq beef and white rice! lol

I saw that they participate in the Too Good to Go app, so I ordered one surprise bag. They filled…read moreup a massive warm boxful of food. Some of the sauce was a bit spicy. There was ample vegetables like zucchini, broccoli, carrot, celery, green beans and fried breaded fish. I appreciated that the fried rice was quite savory. Quite a good deal on Too Good to Go for the quantity of food.

Talk about an amazing experience from the wonderful food, Mr. M - a regular guest, the great staff,…read moreand the owner! As a first time guest, I was "wow"ed! I ordered three dinners - the oxtails, the smothered turkey chops, and the smother pork chops. All three were ordered with greens and Mac n cheese. The cornbread came with each. Bojax owes me nothing!!!! Our family enjoyed every bite. Did I mention the yams, red beans and rice were a hit, and we had to order extra cornbread. So thankful we did because I had a piece passing by the kitchen 2 in the morning! Soooo good. Now, I tasted the banana pudding and peach cobbler in the restaurant while waiting for our food. Chef kiss!!!!! Will be back whenever I am back in The Bay! Great energy, atmosphere, and food!!!

Stopped in for lunch and let me tell you! Food was BOMB!! We ordered the oxtails plate, fried…read morechicken plate, and the smothered pork-chop plate, banana pudding, and kool-aid. We decided to eat in. Small place but really genuine home felt ambiance. We waited for about 15-20 minutes and man the food did it disappoint and the wait was well worth it! Big portions including sides. Oxtails and pork-chops was juicy and tender. Fried chicken was fresh and hot. Collard greens was hella good and my favorite side. Finished it off with some amazing banana pudding and good ol kool-aid fruit punch. Owner and cook checked up on us a couple times made sure we were good. We appreciated that, and made us feel welcomed into their establishment! Would definitely try it again. And recommend getting the oxtails plate.

I forgot to take a pic but the food was delicious and a huge portion. I had the corn beef hash with…read moreeggs and potatoes. Nearly enough food for two meals and it was very satisfying.

Ok let me break this all the way down, no I don't have picture but i will go back and take some…read morelate. This spot is a little hidden gem. Now to the food. Today I tried just the rice plate that had cheese, rice, peppers, onions, hot links (you can get mild), and shrimp. This plate was good to perfection and I have not found a place that makes it better than them or even like them. Re-minded me to much of Al's Cafe before he stopped cooking! She was as quick as they could be to get your food. They will give you a time estimate on how long it will take and I appreciate that. Food came out extremely fresh and good. What I will tell you is the wait time is high due to the amount of people that come up and line up for it! It's def worth it for the wait time. The way keep clean around them as it is truck by near the bart station but parking is going to be rough for anyone who goes unless you get lucky to get one of the 3 spots around them otherwise parallel park or fin parking and walk. All in all clean and well kept. Must try it for anyone who hasn't!

Fiji Fry House is between a Salvadoran bakery at the end of the block and a car repair shop across…read morethe street. The shop has an American and Fiji flag at it's side, the only decor visible. The food differs from other Fiji eats i've tasted. The food here has it's distinctness and it's influences from Indian food. Offerings: appetizers, curry tacos, Fiji fried chicken, curry rice box, ala carte, desserts, drinks... Drill: order by phone or at window, pay, food cooked to order. Eats: bhajia (9.75) -similar to pakora. Distinct in having thin flour coating, not a thick batter. 4 pieces of grounded spinach, veggies are moist throughout not dry. Has a chutney dipping sauce. Lamb & potato curry (19.75) -crunchy papadum wafer with flavorful vegetable pulao rice of fresh kachumber, pickled veggies, tumeric to soak up masala gravy. -lamb & potato in tomato and spicy masala gravy adds a spicy kick. Very fulfilling. *couple of tables nearby to dine on. **many entrees have a fusion theme combing Indian & Fiji cooking techniques..da best of 2 cuisines.

Great chicken!!…read more Fried chicken sandwich - huge and on point! The crisp and flavorful curry breading paired with the surprisingly juicy chicken breast was great! The sandwiches are fried to order so best believe you get a fresh one, the aspect of freshly fried means that the batter was so light and crisp! Pickles and flavored mayo brought depth to the whole thing. Bread was spongy like in n out and ghee buttery. This was good enough to bring to my picky Asian family and drop by multiple times. Mango Lentil Dahl - savory, refreshing, with a kick Owner very nice and takes the time to explain the menu items Location is in the neighborhood with sus parking but the seating is clean and nice on the sidewalk with fake bushes Overall definitely would return, it's a great place and I love supporting small business

I haven't been here in person, but I've ordered from Vulcan Cafe on doordash and wasn't…read moredisappointed. The best thing about ordering Vulcan Cafe on doordash is that their prices are significantly less than other Thai places on the app. Ordering from Vulcan Cafe and paying the extra distance fee (from Oakland to Hayward) came out to be less expensive than ordering from a Thai place nearby. I got two Vulcan dishes for the price of one dish from around here. Don't let the price mislead you though, it was pretty solid for what I got! + Beef Pad See Ew (~$11): The noodles were a little thinner than I've seen at others, but all the great flavors were there! It's a pretty decent portion size for the price and I was able to share with 1 other person. + Mango Sticky Rice ($10): Can't go wrong here - worth the treat! It's in season too so the mango was so sweet. Maybe I'll check it out when I'm in Oakland, but I wouldn't mind ordering from here again!

While the portion sizes at Vulcan Cafe were generous, the prices felt steep for what you get. The…read morepapaya salad had wilted vegetables that had an off taste, reminiscent of something found at the back of the refrigerator that should've been tossed two weeks ago. My fingers still reek from the two shrimp in the salad, which didn't sit well with me. The portion size was mercifully stingy but cost as much as a good Thai restaurant that would have served a fresh, savory, and generous meal. If I wasn't so hungry that I couldn't think straight, I would've gotten up and left after the first bite. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful Thai food, by all means, look elsewhere. We were the only customers there at dinner time on a Saturday night

This is a solid neighborhood spot that is very popular with locals and has been around a long time…read more Besides chicken and fish, their menu includes popular soul food items like jambalaya, gumbo, hush puppies, mac n cheese, fried okra and various fresh, yummy cakes, pies and banana pudding. Generally my son and I have always been happy with the food here, though a few weeks ago when we ordered, my calamari wasn't good. It was tough and too salty. About that... today an elderly Black woman was complaining at the register about the catfish she bought yesterday, saying it was too salty. She did say other food items she had bought in the past were good. But I digress.... Today we ordered the okra, bean pie, strawberry cake, banana pudding and a 3 combo that included chicken, fish, jumbo shrimp and fries. Their okra is some of the freshest I've ever tasted. A lot of places that have fried okra on the menu don't use fresh okra, and you can tell by how it tastes. I don't eat chicken but my son said it was perfect. I tried the shrimp and catfish. Both were super fresh and fried well, crispy without being greasy. I thought both were a bit salty, though not enough for me to dislike them. My son didn't think they were salty at all, but I did, and the elderly woman did too, so I'd say if you're sensitive to things being salty, this may not be the place for you. All of it was very fresh and well-fried though. The bean pie was good , though maybe a bit dry. It had a nice flavor, kind of like pumpkin pie. The strawberry cake was outstanding. Mmmm!!! The fries were okay; not crazy good but not bad either.

I Don't know what it is about this particular branch of JJ's…read moreBut let me tell you the breading on their chicken and their fish is so delicious And let me tell you , their service is impeccable on a scale of 1 to 10 it's definitely an 11 Anyway, I'll be posting more about this place.Because I love the service and I love the professional demeanor that the staff carries all the while being so helpful and friendly and like I said , not to mention the food being WOW