While I'm not a fan of the value, the quality and execution is 5 star. Kikuchi has been at my local…read morebrewery Steel Bonnet in Scotts Valley a bunch lately and it's my second time trying his tasty offerings. I have tried the Tsukune twice now, a tasty meatball creation. Today I also had the Bara Tama, pork belly with thick slices of onion. They are both savory delights but the sweet of the onion paired with the salt of the pork belly and a dab of horseradish mustard makes it my new favorite! It's also over 90 degrees out today and the guy is cooking under a pop up in the parking lot, committed to his craft!

When I went to Japan last year, yakitori from the charcoal grill was one of the most memorable…read moremeals I've ever had. I won't forget how there were tasty options around every corner in Tokyo. Ever since I went to Japan last year, I crave delicious yakitori from a charcoal grill in the Bay Area and always seek out new places to try. I finally tried Okibiyaki-Kikuchi as a yakitori pop-up at ShaKa brewing after eyeing it for a long time. The grilled meat skewers were so delicious and enjoyable to eat with a cold beer flight from ShaKa brewing. The chef is a master of yakitori. I tried hatsu, kalbi, shishito, kimo, and bara tama. I can describe a perfect night like this. A perfect night included skewers from the live ember grill by the master chef and a beer flight. The flavors are legit-- the process of preparing the meat is impressive, and the technique with the charcoal grill brings out the best flavors. The Bay Area is treated to authentic flavors like in Japan. It is recommended that should arrive to the pop-up early as they ran out of the chicken skewers. I will absolutely order the chicken skin and thigh again and again. I also tried his pop up at Clandestine Brewery as well. The quality is so consistent and delicious. I like the vibe of eating like in a picnic style outdoors with a cold glass of beer. Nothing beats that for me. Follow @okibiyaki_kikuchi on IG to see where he pops up next.

How the heck did they make their bread because WHAT??? This must be the most divine banh mi I've…read moreever had in the US. I think the bread makes it so unique. The bread is crunchy yet so light at the same time. HOW. But I think what makes it most unique is the way they toasted it. Was it toasted? Or was this another technique? I can't tell. But omg. I had this yesterday and contemplating coming back today. Anyway...enough of my banh mi rant. I've also had their ice dishes before but never posted it. But also very delicious! You honestly can't go wrong. For those who are unfamiliar with this business, it's truly a small business and they're parked right outside in the rose garden area. There's not much seating but plenty of park tables and benches nearby.

Hết Sẩy isn't your typical Vietnamese restaurant. Instead of the usual pho and vermicelli bowls,…read moreyou'll find creative takes on Southern Vietnamese flavors that feel both familiar and completely new. Everything is thoughtfully prepared, from the flaky hand pies to the banh mi and rotating seasonal specials. The ingredients are high quality, the flavors are bold, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. It's a little pricier than your neighborhood Vietnamese spot, but you're paying for craftsmanship rather than quantity. If you're looking to explore a different side of Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose, Hết Sẩy lives up to its name.

I usually hit up Santouka (the ramen shop next to this establishment) during my Mitsuwa runs, but…read moredecided to give this place a go since I was craving Katsu curry. Had an overall mixed experience. Simple and easy to understand self-order kiosk. Ordered the Takoyaki Special with 5 regular and 5 negi mayo. The negi mayo was definitely the highlight, really flavorful and easily the better of the two. Also had the chicken katsu omelette curry, which was honestly kind of a disappointment. It tasted fine, but it did not live up to the expectations set by the visuals shown by their menu - it looked like what was visually advertised. The omelette was overcooked, and the katsu was overdone and inconsistent, with some pieces coming out pretty tough. Overall, the takoyaki was solid but the curry missed the mark.

I've passed this place countless times walking towards Kinokuniya and I finally had the chance to…read moretry. I ordered there Deluxe curry. I'm throughly disappointed and regret my decision. The katsu meat tasted and smelled of old pork. The egg was meh, kind of on the stiff side. But the worst part was the sauce or roux. No depth, barely any flavor, worst of all, it had this sandy grains, distasteful texture texture, very common when they don't cook the roux correctly without mixing/heating properly resulting in the uneven and left overs that are like sand grains. Again, there was just no flavor profile to the sauce. I tasted no vegetable nor meat being cooked with the sauce and I can tell it was cooked with zero regards. Somehow, it tasted more bland than cooking just the roux blocks with water. The rice was also dry and old. I imagine it wasn't kept warm in the cooker properly or simply just an old batch sitting there forever. The only redeeming quality was the ebi-fry which was somehow creamy and shrimpy and pretty good, which bumps it from like a 1.0 to 1.2 stars. Any random subpar sushi restaurant that seems to servers curry for some reason, still has a better curry than here. I really don't like this phrase, because most people usually overestimate their culinary skills (myself included). But, I could've made a better Japanese curry. In fact I have, and most people can make something better if they follow basic instructions and use actual vegetable and proteins in the cooking. Added to that, portion was tiny for a regular size too. The staff was just unserious and I didn't realize my plate was ready because the cashier staff was just whispering the order when they came out and going straight back to the holding area, I'd imagine probably to play with iPhone or something. Me and the others waiting realized it was ready, only when the chef came out all the way from kitchen and started yelling out with a booming voice of all the order numbers one after another, that were just sitting on the window kitchen window all this time. Thank you chef. The whole experience was shameful, disgusted even. Do not go here. This place is legit 1 star. I haven't seen a place with trash food and trash service this bad in a while. I would've told everyone to go straight to Curry Life few door down instead but sadly, I just realized it closed down. I don't know why they closed down and while this thing is still here. Even then, please, go few streets down to Demiya instead. This place should not be allowed to exist.

First time visit to celebrate my friends birthday . Had an amazing and memorable experience!…read more Situated on a cute downtown Campbell corner. Within easy walking distance of plenty of parking and a parking garage if you don't find anything on the street nearby . Reservations were easy to make and they had a cute light up Happy Birthday sign waiting on the table! The ambiance was dark but had great ambient lighting . I loved the green velvet booths and decor , which evoked old Hollywood glamour ! Tables were set up in way that you didn't have to maneuver around them to get to the bathroom which was roomy and clean! There was a bat and lounge area to one side and seated dining on the other , Our server Camille was amazing ! So attentive and her timing got delivering each Sri name course was on point . Birthday girl asked for suggestions a fruity house cocktail. Instead of just rattling off the fruity drinks, she asked questions to personalize a suggestion and described each drink! The food was fresh and presented nicely. One of my friends and I decided to each order the poke tacos . I loved them! Even though it was probably an appetizer is the right amount for a light meal. My friends ordered the Korean spice chicken and pan seared salmon and they both complimented their meal. I can't remember the all the names-of the drinks except for the Miami Vice the birthday girl ordered . We also got her one that was served lit on fire ! I w myself was happy that they served Ballast Point Sculpin on draft! The lava cake was served with strawberries and delicious! The birthday girl even got a bowl of ice cream, a candle and huge sparkler to hold while we sang happy birthday . I debated rating on my 4 stars for the noise level , but honestly , I can't fault the restaurant for parties having fun . It's a testament to venue excellence! One table though seamed to communicate in hysterical screams every time they had a new drink served. Great place for groups, drinks and easy reservations! My friend used OpenTable) . Will definitely return.

This is a review for their weekday Bar & Lounge Happy Hour (Tue - Thu 5pm - 10pm... yes, you read…read morethat right... all night Happy Hour). After our first visit last night, I think it's safe to say it is probably the best Happy Hour offering in the SF South Bay. Good quality, good value, great service and nice club/lounge ambiance. Here's what we shared food-wise... * HH Garlic Noodles -- This didn't quite meet my expectation. Described as a "perfectly cooked pasta tossed in rich garlic butter", what we got was more like a soft udon type noodle with a rather starchy garlic sauce. The taste was definitely very garlicky, but the dish could have been much better with an al dente pasta tossed in an actual garlic butter or olive oil. * HH Wagyu Smash Burger -- This was yum! Great flavor, nicely grilled served on a toasted soft brioche bun. ($15 on HH versus $32 witha side of fries on the Dinner Menu :o) * HH Hamachi Crudo -- This was superb! Fresh generous slices of yellowtail topped with sliced lemon, jalapeno, tobiko and microgreens, perfectly matched with Ponzu sauce. ($12 on HH for 4 pieces versus $23 for 5 pieces on the Dinner menu) * HH Crab Cakes -- 2 medium sized blue crab cakes with diced mango and spicy aioli. Pretty decent for $14. * HH Crispy Brussels Sprouts -- Good standard fare. For drinks, we enjoyed... * HH Weather Pinot Noir -- Our server, Mikayla, said it was her favorite wine on the HH menu. It was very nice. * HH Mango Deck -- Reposado, Jalapeno syrup, lime and mango puree with a 151 rum flambee. Great drink if you like sweet, sour and spicy... and it comes with a show as the 151 rum is lit. Will definitely return. Would love to try the HH Grand Seafood Tower with oysters, yellowtail and salmon sashimi, shrimp and lobster ($65 on HH) which we saw another table order. Looks like a great place for a larger party celebration too.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

Well, this was my second time here. The first time was with family, and the food was fantastic. So,…read moreI decided to come back. After watching a review on social media, I decided to try something new. I had to try the cracklin' chicken bites. I ordered the southern fried fish, added the brisket, and the collard greens. After I ordered, I went to the bar to order a gin and tonic. I asked for the Bombay Sapphire gin. Then, it turned into an unreal experience. When I got my drink, I asked the female bartender if she added lemon or lime. She gave me "the look" and said I did not ask for lemon or lime. Taken aback, I told her that I've never had a gin and tonic without lemon or lime. She then replied, "rude". I proceeded to apologize, and then she acquiesced and gave me a garnish. I thanked her and again apologized. She was having none of it. I was in a great mood because I still tipped her. However, it has been bugging me ever since July 25. Hence, my review. Back to the food. My food was delicious, flavorful, and portion sizes were great. In fact, I am taking my parents there today. However, we are going to go to the one on South of Market--just in case I want a gin and tonic. I will be sure to ask for lime this time. :)

I'll preface by saying the clothes are beautiful and feel high quality, and I walked out with two…read morepieces recently that I love. I know this is the Bay Area, but I'm not about to drop $100+ per piece at a DTC brand without seeing it in person first. (My mom dressed me in clearance JCPenney and hand-me-downs as a kid.) I've been inside this specific store twice and the one in SF once. The day I made my purchase was a weekend, whereas my other two visits were on weekdays. On weekdays, the store is pretty much empty. I think for shopping in store at Sezane, that is the preference. My biggest peeve with both the SF and SJ stores (and I assume this is a feature of all their stores) is the cubby wall. They could have put multiple racks in that space, but instead they have a massive wall of cubbies with a different style in each cubby. They're all folded, and I was told you need to point out an item and have the employee take it out to show it to you. The same employee then has to find your size and refold and put back what was taken out. This is literally the dumbest thing I've ever seen in a clothing store. What if I want to see every single piece? How do I even know what the fabric feels like, or if it's sleeveless, or if it's a sweater? You don't, unless you've memorized the Sezane online catalog and know exactly what you're looking for. I could just feel the employee's annoyance every time I asked to see a new style. I would have LOVED to browse more, but the store was very busy, and I didn't want to be a burden. On the weekend day I finally bought something, there was one cashier and there was a line rapidly building behind me as there was a customer who had some sort of involved issue. There was no backup cashier called (not sure they have that capability), and we all just had to wait. I also really wanted to see some dresses in person, but they barely had any - maybe 3 or 4 styles whereas they have a lot online! The clothes are beautiful and maybe if you are shopping 1:1 with an employee on a less busy day, it could even be fun!

Very tiny, not much in inventory. Same typical lack of any sort of warm Welcome or greeting that…read moreI've come to expect from Sezane. I've been to perhaps Five Sezane stores, and this has, by far, the smallest selection. My favorite has been the Brooklyn store, and I think that's only a pop-up period nevertheless, I love Suzanne clothing so beautiful sweaters amazing

Hands down THE best Texas BBQ brought to the Bay Area. That brisket is just out of this world. They…read moresure do know how to get that good bark on them meats. The smoked Mac n cheese, smoked?! I've never had that before, and I think it's like the closest thing to heaven in my opinion. A must try when they have their pop ups at Shaka brewery.

Easily the best BBQ I've had in the Bay. I was able to catch their popup at Shaka Brewing. Now I'm…read moretrying to figure out how to find their popup schedule. I don't see it posted anywhere online. That's unfortunate.

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Came in to look around: plenty of labubu…read more Lots of different selections of different characters. Prices were normal POP Mart prices. Reasonable. Location was perfect, just next to Matcha Maiko. Service was good. They asked if they could help me with anything. Would come again.