Honestly a 10/10! I used to live in germany.. and if it's one thing i crave the most it's a döner…read more the best you can get on this side of the Atlantic for sure! Loved the outside seating. will have to go back for beer boots and the lamb mix on fridays! Service was fast and great!

They had hosted a Yelp event before, and we left with a good impression, so we decided to grab a…read morebite once we finished running with a run club. We got The Don and the Doner Box. The Don came with chicken, red onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red cabbage, garlic sauce, and was topped with jalapenos and spicy sauce. The Doner Box came with loaded fries with the Don. Both were delicious, I personally preferred The Doner Box, which was easier to eat and enjoy compared to The Don. We also had a flight of beer, which paired well with the food!

The food was Amazing no complaints there.. it came out hot and well seasoned!! 9/10 easy.. service…read morewas great.. however they do share the restaurant with another restaurant I guess the other restaurant is in charge of the drinks.. the you lady could use more training easy.. attitude was not pleasant.. everything was just lightly tossed in front of you.. your straw? And napkins they provided.. she didn't even comeback to check on us to see if we needed any more to drink.. hopefully soon Samara will have drink service to go along with her great food!

What are you waiting for?! Just book the reservation! 10/10!!!!…read more Stopped in to try Samara's Southern Creations while in town for the weekend visiting the Black Food and Wine Experience. Of course me and the bestie had to grab brunch before we headed home. Was a bit thrown off when booking via OpenTable as it comes up as Haus of Chefs, but when I got the concept of hosting local chefs and rotating menus all was smooth. We got a few shareables and entrees and everything was so good. S/o to tik tok for putting us on to some amazing food. We ordered the boudin balls, crab stuffed shrimp, peach cobbler waffle, and catfish/ grits. For drinks, we had the brown sugar mint julep and madame butterfly. My fav items had to be the boudin balls, catfish / grits, and brown sugar mint julep. Presentation was so cute. Add a flower or herb to my drink or plate and I'm yours. Everything was so flavorful, paired nicely together , and wasn't too much. Portion sizes were on point and no need for condiments because sis seasoned the hell out that food! The ambiance is definitely brunch vibes. You can tell it's a local favorite as people were so chill about coming in and just enjoying their meal. Seating includes table and bar seating but no matter your area the service was on point almost little to no waiting and everything was freshly served ! Did I mention they had the jams in rotation. Again, who was on the aux because I need the playlist?! Prices for menu items were reasonable and worth it. I had a little moment when I realized the chef herself served us our plates and checked into see how everything was going. Like come on how cool was that! Overall, great experience and yes I'll be back for a dozen boudin balls. Big S/o to our servers/ bartenders Ashlee and Kia for the hospitality and customer service. Keep up the good work! If you in the Oakland neighborhood stop by and try!

I have eaten at Chef Smelly's twice. On both visits I found the food to be absolutely delicious…read more The portions sizes are large and the service is excellent, you get. this real at home feeling. Chef Smelly is hospitable he even takes the time to see if the customers enjoyed the food. I highly recommend you try this restaurant.

My fiancé & I stopped In here. We're pescatarians we had red snapper, catfish prawns it was all…read morecooked and seasoned to perfection. Green beans and garlic bread are wonderful Now that Mac n cheese wasnt it for us both it was horrible gritty over seasoned took away that cheese flavor taste , Yams are over cooked pretty much could be used to make a pie. Taste was good but I don't like watery over cooked yams personally. Out serve was Jordan was absolutely amazing , the service and ambience are top tier music was a vibe bathrooms were clean Over all we'd come back for vibes but we know we wouldn't order crack n cheese or yams!!

Matt went out of his way to bring us a tasting platter for an upcoming catering event. He brought a…read moreTON of food and it was delicious! The sides especially were next level. Would definitely recommend :)

It is awesome the bbq is the best I have ever had the sauce is by far the best. I need this bba…read morespot closer to my location but it is by far the best regardless of location.

Okinomiyaki is one of my favorite dishes that I always get when I'm in little Tokyo in LA. It's…read morebasically a savory Japanese pancake that generally has cabbage and eggs, and can be customized with different toppings, meat, etc. I was stoked to see a pop up doing this dish in the Bay Area! I had the basic but added mushroom to it. It was delicious, though next time I would add hot sauce for a kick. Definitely check this place out if they are popping up near you.

Sunday, December 15th, 2024 11:00…read more seafood okonomiyaki ($17.00): cabbage, bacon, scallops, shrimp, okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, bonito - delicious with great ratios of seafood, cabbage, batter, and sauces - bacon was crispy on the edges, which were my favorite part gyoza ($9.00 for 5): chicken, leek, and mushroom filling - dumpling skin was very thin and ripped when I separated the dumplings - I wish my order of gyoza had more time on the grill because their bottoms weren't very browned nor crispy Service: - order with the lady (pay in cash or with Venmo) and wait 15-20 minutes before picking up your order - it was ran by a couple and their daughter, who were all very sweet Ambiance: - pop-up at Sfizio, which had indoor/outdoor seating available - Okkon's stand was set up outside Sfizio

The Mana'eesh Lady is popping up in front of The Libertine on Saturday afternoons at least through…read moreDecember. Chef Mona Leena Michael, formerly at Dyafa & Serpentine, runs this pop up of Palestinian food with dishes like Squash Blossom Manousheh and Arabi Deviled Eggs (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=8j0S5AEOS9aoB0d8kWQZIA). The Manousheh is thicker than ones I've had before with a delightfully chewy and flavorful crust (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=_vheJjhLZW5A6Vd0Wua-sQ). The egg yolk on the Squash Blossom Manousheh added a breakfasty taste . . . I would have liked more Aleppo peppers. Similarly the zhug in the Labneh needed a bit more kick (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=XSkNpoiKMdXYX1R-5ZwJxQ), but was pretty tasty along with the Sumac Pita Chips (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=5GI3nN5ncaT6HvtKEwUL9A). Those nits aside, this was some of the better street food I've had in a while and the two ladies who helped me where super friendly. I got my food to go, but you can enjoy it with a cocktail at The Libertine's parklet next to the pop-up space. If you squint, you can see the table top cookware they make the manousheh in (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=2WICMHXyr2HPKMso0Z9Z_g). Restaurant payments via Venmo are something new for me (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-manaeesh-lady-oakland?select=2nVezY-i-AmRDbbx1qXDuQ)

I've been wanting to check this popup out for a while. Finally got around to it and it did not…read moredisappoint. I'll be back for sure!

Finishing this old review I had drafted! Not sure if they are still open with the same vendors…read moreanymore. Their website link isn't working and they haven't posted on IG since October of 2024. Hopefully they are still open because I loved my experience there! I happened to go when they had a BTS pop up, so I received some BTS cupholder sleeves, which I can tell a lot of BTS fans were super excited about. There were a few vendors selling art and hancrafted (some BTS themed) goods. It was really cool and festive. Was really looking forward to getting the ube cocktail at the bar, but they didn't have them that day. There is seating indoors and outdoors (shaded, under tents) so it was nice and airy. I loved the Noodle Belly noodles, sugar mama sugar cane drink, and Korean hodduk from Sammy's. Everything was great, but I think my favorite item was the noodles! Every vendor and bar staff were super friendly, great customer service.

Came Here Looking For "Padrón Gril" A Vegan Spot I Saw On TikTok. Turns Out It Was A Vendor Working…read moreWith Korner Kitchen At The Time. However, Korner Kitchen Is Legit! Menu Is Small But The Options Seem Delicious! To Order Food You Walk Up To The Bar Straight In The Middle Of The Patio & You Get A Chance To Look At Their Menu Or Whatever Vendor They Are Working With At The Moment. I Spoke With Who Im Thinking Is The Owner. Didn't Get His Name But Guy Was Very Friendly, Professional & If You Need Any Food Recommendations From The Menus He Got You! He Recommended I Get Their "Noodle Belly $20. Not Too Expensive As Long As The Flavors There. Comes With Garlic Noodles Your Choice Of Protein & A Vegetable. I Ordered The Broccolini With Shrimp! Belive Me Flavors Were Definitely There! The Patio Has Three Large Screen TVs So You Can Eat And Wacth Whatever Is Happening At The Time. Today They Had The UFC Fight And Summer Slam! Nice. Would I Come Here Again. Sure, But With Friends! The Vibes Are Nice Here & Service Is On Point!

What is your all-time comfort food? I would say chicken and waffles would be one for us. Itameshi…read moreoffers Italian and Asian fusion products. Plus, they have pop ups every now and then so we recommend checking out their page! We were able to try their chicken & waffles and their spicy Korean chicken. We love it so much, everything was crispy and the chicken was also so juicy inside. What we got: Spicy Korean Honey Butter Chicken, Fried Chicken & Waffles

LBQ'S BBQ had a popup @14th & Webster (7/25/21). no seating. just to go…read more offerings: ribs, tri tip, beef briskets, chicken, links, combos, dinners, sandwich eats: brisket beef dinner (20) with choice of side. -potato salad had right texture of small potato bites, celery, mayo, seasoning. -3 long pieces of beef briskets had a semi-chewy, tender texture. meat cool when eaten. (20 minutes later) not melt in mouth quality. -calif. sauce had a slight spiciness, medium slightly sweet. *didn't want to eat in car, would be messy...... take outs: -LBQ is a continuation of a family bbq tradition.

LaMar & his staff catered a private employee event for us today at Ruhstaller Farms in Dixon. The…read morefood was delicious. The menu included, Tri-tip, pulled pork, chicken, Mac n cheese, baked beans, green salad & grilled veggies. ALL the food was delicious ! I was excited to hear that he is in the Bay Area. I look forward to getting updates on where I can find future pop ups.

Full of meat and the flavor is so tasty. I was able to make it into two meals. Wish i could find…read morewhere they are at. I only had it at the Hayward Cabot College.