I had the Street Taco Flight, the "De Mar" Poboy, and sides of creamy chipotle sauce, chips, hot…read moresalsa, spicy avocado salsa. The Ginger Mint Lime Fresca was also super delicious. All the food was exceptionally good, and the service was fast and friendly. Everything at the restaurant is vegan, and you really can't order anything bad. The restaurant is inside The Public Market in Emeryville. It's a busy food court atmosphere, which I like. Not fussy. Easy to pay for your food, grab it, sit down and eat. Try it out if you're in Emeryville, Berkeley, Oakland, or anywhere in the East Bay really. Easy to get to, right off the freeway and plenty of free parking.

Taco Flight: Al Pastor: very chewy, lacking verve. Not worth…read moreit. Mushroom: good, way better. Flauta: good but messy. Spicy too.

There isn't much that needs to be said about kitava besides "I'm obsessed"! I thoroughly enjoyed my…read moremeal and experience at kitava. The restaurant itself is super cute, and the ordering process is a breeze. The staff were super friendly, and the food came out quickly. I love a good self-serve water station, and they get extra points for having a delicious cucumber water! I was so impressed by the freshness and quality of the food, especially since everything was gluten free. My boyfriend and I both chose the "build your own bowl" option. In my bowl, I chose: - cauliflower rice - crispy chicken - charred broccoli - brussels sprouts - ponzu ginger sauce First of all, my bowl was phenomenal. Every single element was delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend everything I got. It was my perfect bowl! My boyfriend chose: - jasmine rice - paprika chicken - charred broccoli - chimichurri mushrooms - pickled onions - jalapeño lime dressing His bowl was also so delicious. I thought that the chicken tasted like a better, higher quality chipotle chicken. The ingredients were so fresh tasting, and the jalapeño lime dressing was so good. I also wanted to give their desserts a try, so we went with the dark chocolate chip cookie. This was the most "gluten free" tasting thing out of everything we got. The texture of the cookie was unlike normal cookies, but that didn't bother us much. The cookie itself was more on the "less-sweet" side, and was packed with rich dark chocolate. While not exactly my thing, it's worth a try for true dark chocolate lovers! Overall, I was so impressed by kitava. It is the perfect option when you want something healthy and fresh, but do not want to sacrifice flavor. I was absolutely be back!

Came here on the rec of a friend who told me she thought I'd like it. It's about a 24 min drive and…read moreI thought about ordering online for pick up, but it showed it'd only take 10 mins online and I wanted it fresh and crispy so I decided to order when I got there. I will say, if you have somewhere to be *ORDER ONLINE*. I got there and was told to order from the self serve tablet (I could have done this on my phone ahead of time), but I put in my order and sat down to wait for it. At the 22 min mark, the two groups of two behind me got their food before I did, so I went up to the worker behind the bar and asked if my order was ready and I was told mine would be next. All in all- took 32 mins. So again, if you have somewhere to be- order ahead! Food was good. Could definitely tell it was made fresh to order - not only because it took some time but because my friend cauliflower came out PIPING hot. Lots of oil drippings, so if that isn't your thing, may not be for you, but I will say that it was my fav bite. This was a good restaurant- I would say 4 stars for the food alone. BUT if you're in a pinch, either order online or maybe save this spot for when you have more time. Also- I know that good quality food is pricey, this place is no exception. But you pay for what you get and the quality is better than that of fast food.

Kind service, made special exception for me and delicious empanadas! Also they often have live…read moremusic which really brings life to the experience.

I seriously love this place. Every time I go there, I have a blast. From live music on the weekends…read moreto an amazing lomo saltado and any kind of sauce you can imagine, this place is amazing. Their flan is to die for, and the owner is pretty nice. Now, the only gripes that I have with this place are: - Sometimes there are certain staff members that are less than friendly. If it wasn't for the amazing food and the integrity I've known the owner to have, that would have completely ruined my experience. - I don't know what it is, but sometimes it takes a little longer to get my order, so I wouldn't come here if you're absolutely starving. - Lastly, I wish I could place an order on the phone. It would save a lot of time. Overall, though, this place still deserves a 5 star because the food is absolutely amazing, and the vibes make you feel amazing.

$14.45+tx Super Carne Asada Burrito: perfect grill char. Excellent flavors. Really got my money's…read moreworth.

My carne asada burrito proved to be fairly standard in terms of texture, flavor and size (for a…read moresuper burrito.) Both the burrito and horchata were reasonably priced. The service was efficient but this taqueria's ambience felt too crammed with a large & loud TV screen, a standing dish-busking tray with underneath trash bins, and dining tables with little space to maneuver around.

First off - I would 11/10 not do street parking here. This one block of Broadway is littered with…read moreglass and a handful of cars were hit by break-ins during our meal here. They seem to still be affiliated with Ohgane (CC statement still showed as OhG Burger) so maybe you can use their lot. This spot is a work in progress so can't judge them too much at this point and will stretch my review way out to 4 stars as to start them off on the right foot and at least give some early variance to the reviews since the first few are likely friends/family. I came here on their opening night with the smell of the fresh paint still lingering strongly and menus were simply printed in standard center paper. We were the only patrons the entire time and coming in we had no idea what the food. I would say the menu leans as American with some Mexican options but it was really a lot of different items including wings, ribs, burgers, tacos, Mac n cheese, beef cheeks, and some salads. Since it was opening day and the new menus were simply on standard center paper. Apologies for not snapping a menu pic. For us, the highlights were the burger and garlic fries and lowlight were the wings. Going in blind we asked for recs and weirdly our waitress (very nice overall) didn't really have anything to give. She mentioned the tacos and burger that we got but you would figure opening day there should have been a "must order" or "our xyz is the best" and it was tough ordering with no guidance and strong recommendation of what to order. As expected on opening day, food took a long time even though we were the only patrons. The wings were baked and not crispy and an entire flat was missing skin but again, opening day, give them a break. For honey butter flavoring it oddly didn't taste like either. The tacos were good, 3 large shrimp and a healthy fish portion with a large side of chips and salsa accompanying it. Seems that a lime wedge would be standard here with the seafood but it was missing just as ketchup was non existent for the fries. The burger was a massive 8oz and I wouldn't be surprised if it was close to 3/4 lb in reality. Well made and seasoned with a buttery brioche bun, extremely messy to eat but satisfying. It will be interesting to see how they do at this location and if they clean up the ops a bit. The menu kind of combines Brenda's and Clove & Hoof.

So I've seen Sofia's saw my Instagram a couple times and I said let me check it out since I'm…read morenearby. I'm quite amazed by the ambience and the interior design looks really relaxing. I don't know the young lady who served me or gave me a good experience her service was very professional as far as the food. I will let you decide by the photos. I always take photos of my food to post on yelp that way the world and the people could actually see a real footage of what the food looks like and being right here in Broadway is always chill close to everything. The taste was very fresh. Highly recommend this place especially for breakfast. I did not have breakfast, but their omelettes look very good and I will definitely be back.

Ohhh baby we got a winner!!!…read more I had high expectations when I saw the Michilin Bib hanging over the kitchen, and boy did it live up to it. Not only was the food great but it also has a very cozy and unique vibe inside (well I guess technically it's outside.) there was no line and we got our food quick, I can't think of one thing to complain about. I got three tacos, all costing a mere 5$; Pork: absolutely blew me away. The first taco I started with and set the bar very high. I tried the first bite with all my friends and we instantly locked eyes because we knew we found something special 9.7/10 Pollo: nearly on the same level as the pork. The red onions on top gave it great texture and a unique flavor profile 9.2/10 Barbacoa: on its own it was solid! But when compared to its counterparts it wasn't quite as jaw dropping. 8.1/10 Overall: 9.4/10

Decent tacos with original and fun takes on classics and vegan friendly options. But it left me…read morewanting more in terms of genuine flavor, textura and coziness that I would get from other taco spots in Oakland. It's a fun space to hang out and I admire their contribution to the community, but I'd still recommend folks to go to Fruitvale for more diversity and genuine flavors. The presentation and hand made tortillas were great though

I have decided that the temescal neighborhood is one of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. There…read moreare just so many delicious restaurants here! I have been super excited to try hawking bird, and it did not disappoint. We got the satay chicken salad, curry fried chicken rice bowl, pickles, and the calamansi soda. Satay chicken salad -- very fresh and flavorful. the grilled chicken was very well marinated, and had lots of flavor. It came with a vinaigrette and a yummy peanut dipping sauce on the side. We thought it could use a little more greens, as the portion felt somewhat small. Curry fried chicken bowl -- this was our favorite thing that we got! The curry was flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it over the chicken and rice. There was a healthy portion of fried chicken and rice, which we appreciated. The chicken itself was super crispy and yummy. All of the components went very well together, and we really loved this one! Pickles -- this was just okay to me. the pickled vegetables consisted of assorted veggies including green beans, peppers, and cabbage. The veggies had a slight sweetness to them, but also were spicy! Not my favorite, but still pretty good. Calamansi soda -- honorable mention because I love calamansi and was so excited to see that they had this as an option! If you are a calamansi lover, you definitely enjoy this. it was crisp, refreshing, and had an authentic calamansi flavor. I'd definitely get it again! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! We thought that the portions were the perfect size for sharing, which we loved. Next time, I'd definitely get the curry rice bowl again because it was so good! The decor was super cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are craving a chicken dish, we recommend you check this place out!

Went Sat 7/18 around 5:45pm…read more Food was okay but does not compare to the food they used to serve at hawker fare (used to go to the prior location way back in the day in Oakland, and then the hawker fare location in SF). Order at the counter and they bring food to you. - kmg: The sauce did the khao mun gai did not taste as flavorful (less funky, more watered down). - green beans: similar to above, more watered down flavors. Was expecting more funk and spice and sweetness like what they used to serve. - tater tots: crunchy with a hint of tom yum (I think) seasoning - Lao sausage: a tad dry, again would want more flavorful seasoning Slow service (took 20 mins for us to get our soup broth that came with our rice dish, and prob 30 mins for us to get a side of pickles). Ambiance as loud and echoey and it sounded like a large fan or blender was going for a long time (which was still decently loud despite us sitting furthest end from the kitchen).

A must try! Jerked salmon was incredible and the sweet potato pancakes are amazing !…read more Super friendly staff as well!

All the great reviews make me think I should've tried something else. Had brunch with a friend who…read morelives right next to this place and we gave it a go. The menu photos looked appetizing and the food before trying looked really good as well, but fell short of expectations for me. Maybe I'm just a picky palate. Bbq Chicken taco salad - 7/10 This was decent, but if you've ever ordered from el pollo loco, it's about the same. Andouille shrimp n grits - 6/10 This grabbed my eye on the menu, but the sauce was too salty, overpowered everything else, which was a shame because the shrimp was cooked well. The grits were too watery. Breakfast sandwich (according to friend) 8/10 Good. French toast - this could've been a 10 if I just asked for everything to be on the side, but everything tossed onto it made it too sweet and overwhelming. Would give this place another try, and will update then. Has potential, needs work. Wanted to give 3.5 so rounded to 4, didn't think 3 was fair.