This was my first time at a Guam restaurant, and I will definitely be back! All of the staff were super friendly and accommodating and service was great! We had an 8:30 rese, but showed up early and they were able to sit us outside. The restaurant vibes are casual and chill, they play reggae tunes-my fav! For apps we had their chilled bbq-d eggplant dish and their beef and potatoes empanada, which was covered in freshly grated cheese. I'm definitely getting that next time! Make sure to get the spicy garlic sauce, it was great with the empanada. For dinner we had their pork belly, which comes with poblano peppers, cabbage and pineapple, this was amazing! We also tried their tamale. For dessert, we had their vanilla ice cream with salted caramel and a French press. They don't have a liquor license, so just beer and vino. We both had their house red, which was good. If you're debating trying out Guam food, don't debate and just do it! You won't be disappointed! read more

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I've had empanada's from all kinds of Guam restaurants and this was by far the worst empanada's I've ever tasted. It didn't even smell like it. Change the name of it at least. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! I love trying a variety of things every time I go but the wings are always a hit.

There are very few Chamorro spots in SF -- and in most U.S. cities, I feel -- so it's great to have some representation here in the city with Prubechu! The menu is decently expansive with a lot of creative dishes, which I appreciate. Here's what we ordered: CHAMORRO SWEET ROLLS & TUBA BUTTER ($12): The rolls were lovely! They were super soft, fluffy, and warm. The gluten was developed very nicely. My one qualm was the total lack of salt in the butter. Butter and salt should never be apart (unless you're really specific about your baking). A generous sprinkle of flaky salt on the butter, which is already a bit sweet and tangy from the coconut vinegar, would have added so much to this dish. ICEBERG WEDGE & WASABI RANCH ($20): Really fun and interesting salad! This was our favorite dish of the night. Of course, the wedge itself was super fresh and crunchy. It was topped with a generous amount of avocado. The highlight for me was the wasabi ranch: it's ingenious and just a fantastic flavor combo. Even though the portion was large, the price was still quite steep for what's mostly lettuce. ROASTED JAPANESE YAMS ($32): I do not recommend this dish, it is just not worth the price tag. My friend and I both love Japanese sweet potatoes, and we assumed that given the high price tag, they must have done something really unique and special with the humble yam. Unfortunately, that assumption was incorrect. It was a healthy-tasting dish with no more than one small yam's worth of Japanese sweet potato. BBQ PORK RIBS ($26): The ribs were solid! They were tender and smoky. They were a messy eat, but that's to be expected. You get four ribs that have a decent amount of meat on them, which was a good size for my friend and me, but not great for larger groups, so just a note there. THRICE COOKED BRISKET SKEWER ($29): The brisket was super tender, and the portion was good, but unfortunately, I found the meat to be very salty. Unlike the butter, less salt here would have been amazing! DINANCHE' HOT SAUCE ($4): We were upsold on the hot sauce, and it was hot! It was a fun addition, but not for those with poor spice tolerance. BANANA DONUTS ($14): These were fine. I like the concept, and a homey dessert is always comforting. I felt like these could have used more breading and sweetness to fully own the title of "donuts". If you are all in on the roasted banana filling, then this would be up your alley. I would prefer a more even ratio of the filling and breading. SWEET TAMALE WITH KIWI ($14): This was also fine. It was very lightly sweet, and the texture of the cassava was cool. Overall, this did leave something to be desired, and I expected more than two small slices of kiwi given that it was called out. Prubechu has some high points, as well as some things that I think could be improved. It's generally a little overpriced for what you get, but that could have come down to what we picked. I could see myself coming back to try different items because there were several other things that sounded delicious, and I'd hope those are slightly better value! read more

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We came for Valentine's Day dinner after booking a reservation about a month in advance. Upon arrival, we were seated on their cute outdoor terrace. We loved the ambiance, and the live music was a nice touch. For food, we tried a few dishes, but my favorite was the Tinatak (coconut-braised beef and egg noodle dish). If you're not a fan of coconut, I'd steer clear, as the flavor can be overpowering, but I liked it. The rest of the food was decent, but nothing really stood out. The staff was friendly, but the service was slow and felt unorganized. Tables seated after us received their dishes before we did, and a nearby table accidentally got one of our dishes. It seemed like there wasn't a polished system in place between the servers and the kitchen. I'd love to give Guamanian food another shot, but unfortunately, it probably won't be at this spot. read more

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I swear I wish Yelp would make more stars JUST for Prubechu! This place is LEGITTTTTTT!!! First off, the staff couldn't be nicer! Really sweet down to earth staff that you can tell LOVE to share their cultural classics :) and I am SO GLAD THEY DID!!!! Ordered the following bangers: *Chammoro Sweet Rolls with Tuba Butter - Airy, light and sweet rolls that melt in your mouth!!! The butter was tasty a total added mouth melting bonus!! *Chicken Kelaguen and Coconut Titiyas - WHOA!!! I was not ready for how amazing these would be. The chicken kelaguen is cold (so don't freak out) and works SO WELL with the chewy warm flavorful coconut titiyas. An absolute must to share with the table. *Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Belly - THIS ALONE HAS ME COMING BACK FOR MORE! The pork belly skin was crisp like chicharron, the pork itself was tender and flavorful. Total mouthgasm! The sweet and sour cabbage and peppers it came with was divine! Such a great paring!! *Tinaktak - I don't know how they do it, but the coconut infused yumminess in this bowl is off the charts!! This dish has it all!! Coconut braised beef, fresh chewy delish noodles and fresh veggies. KILLER! My mouth is watering writing this review and I sure hope yours is too! Make a reservation NOW!!! DO IT!!! read more

Amazing food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. It was our first time trying Guamanian food, and Prubechu made us wish we had tried it sooner. It SLAPS! We ate outside under the tent at the picnic tables. It was very comfortable and warm, despite being a cold and rainy night. We ordered the Koko wings (a MUST order) with the hot sauce, which is an additional charge, but totally worth it since I slathered it on all the other food I ordered. If you like beef stroganoff, let me tell you that you have to order the Tinaktak. It takes beef stroganoff to a whole new level. The brisket was also good. We ordered the appan mendioka (cassava) as a side and it paired well with everything. The dish we found to be a bit underwhelming was the tamale. But maybe because we are used to Mexican tamales with really delicious fillings. This one didn't have a filling, and was more of a simple dish. The Chamorro punch was also a bit too watery for us. Order: koko wings, tinaktak, brisket, cassava side dish Skip: tamale, Chamorro punch read more

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When I heard that there was a restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Guam, I said "What?" and had to try it. Make a reservation - we were lucky and got one same-day, but there were disappointed people who didn't get in. The staff was welcoming and took the time to explain the flavors and even a bit of the history and culture - that was appreciated. We started with cocktails made with soju, which often are pale imitations of classic flavors. However, these were made with some care and thoughtfulness and really showcased the flavors involved. The first course was Lechen Biringenhas, which sounded strange - a barbecued eggplant served cold in a coconut milk and soy glaze. It was splendid! Some people assume that eggplant will be slimy and mushy - and this was neither. Highly recommended. The BBQ Pork Ribs were flavorful but a small portion; for the price I was expecting a half rack at least, but there were only around five small ribs. They were tender and fairly meaty, and complimented with a soy-based sauce that was tangy and slightly sweet. The coconut braised beef called Tinaktak was good, but not standout. The meat was tender enough and the noodles had a good texture, but we didn't feel that the dish was very distinctive. The red rice was milder than a Mexican style, and we could have passed on that one. It was just rice and some mild spices, and would have been a good bed on which something else might rest while it soaked up the sauce. However, that is not the way that it is served. My companion and I had never enjoyed cassava but ordered it on the recommendation of our server. We still don't enjoy cassava; it was very starchy and was the only dish that we sent back. A note to those who like good conversation - don't sit outside, the live music is too loud to speak over. Luckily we were indoors. Overall, the good service and interesting flavors made up for the things that we didn't have the palate for, and I would go back again. read more

My siblings and our partners visited this spot while we were in town for a family wedding. Being Chamorro, we were excited to try all the things! We had: *Chamorro sweet rolls & tuba butter-okay but didn't really taste of tuba. Was very similar to Hawaiian bread with butter. *Corn Soup-loved this! Great flavor. *Shrimp kelaguen & coconut titiyas-refreshing and tasty *Garlicky shrimp & grits-was yummy but we wouldn't say it's similar to what we're used to for chalakilis *Whole fried garlic and rainbow trout-delish!!! *Chicken kelaguen-yummy. Wanted more than the 2 "tacos" you're given *red rice-cooked pretty perfectly *Appan mendioka confit scallions-nice and creamy *black finadenne-the usual *Dinanche-never a bad idea! *bananas donuts-yummy but wanted more. The cream was a nice addition too! *apigigi-yummy but the additions on top were a bit fancy and unnecessary for us *coconut candy ice cream-we all said this was our absolute favorite in the menu. Would've ordered a half pint if they sold it. Bomb! The plates are tapas style for the most part. The fish was the exception being a whole fish. Family style. The flavors were yummy and I'd say more of a modern twist to traditional flavors. Not cheap but for the ambiance, experience and access to meals only avails me at guests-I'd say it's definitely worth it for a special occasion. The ambiance is island style, laid back. Plenty of seating in and outside. Parking can be rough but you're in SF. That's typical. Will come back when in town! read more

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Stumbled in here with a friend and it was the patio and menu that attracted us! So happy to see a Guamanian spot in the city. Growing up my mom always made chicken kelaguen so having it in a restaurant felt like nostalgia! We ordered the chicken kelaguen, tinaktak, and the bread and butter rolls. We also each ordered a Chamorro punch. The food was overall super yummy. I was surprised by how delicious the Tinaktak dish was! Never had it before and would def have it again. Staff was so sweet and the ambiance was vibrant. Happy to have stumbled in here! read more

Prubechu - Tinaktak, Chicken Keleguan, bread - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Terrible wine, food was mixed. A couple good dishes and some outright bad (shrimp and grits). When we told them they didn't care. They asked if it was a special occasion but did nothing to celebrate. The wine we ordered was spoiled when we told them they didn't care. Overall, the poor drinks (one white wine which tastes awful), no real cocktails (but again they don't tell you this), and the high prices ($65 is the only white wine which sucked) including food but the atmosphere (you're sitting at a picnic table) and quality don't match. Service was 2 stars. Food 3. Drinks 1. Atmosphere 3.5. read more

Very good meal here for a friend catchup- loved trying food from a new place. Service: 10/10 no notes. Perfect hospitality and warm environment. Food- we asked to a rec for an appetizer and got the eggplant and it was a total miss for us. Cold and tasted overwhelmingly of liquid smoke. The chili oil and flatbread helped a bit but we really didn't like it. The tamale and shrimp and grits were fantastic as were the banana donuts. Tamale was my favorite dish and our favorite bite of the night. The shrimp and grits was really interesting. I only wish the "grits" were less of a purée and more textured. Donuts were so so good and we wish we could have ordered the housemade coconut ice cream with it without getting two desserts. All in all it was a great experience and I would return to try some additional dishes-everything on the menu looked great! read more

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What a sleeper! Completely surprised by this place. For anyone who has read subpar reviews , the management must have done the same because everything was amazingly good. We had four servers constantly and quietly taking care of our every need. This is my first experience with Chamorro culture through food and hospitality. I was impressed. The unusual food was surprisingly good. It was a drizzly night yet the outside eating area was warm and pleasant. Being at this place was a very happy experience. read more

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I had no idea what to expect from Guamanian food, but I'm always down to try something new, and Prubechu was a delightful surprise. Since it was our first time, my friend and I ordered à la carte. We started with the iceberg wedge--fresh, crisp lettuce with a ranch dressing that had a wasabi kick. A really refreshing way to begin the meal. Next up was the barbecued eggplant in coconut milk. Visually, it was beautiful, and the texture and flavor were reminiscent of a ceviche or crudo. Such a great option for vegetarians and my favorite dish of the night. The wings were crisp and flavorful, and the shrimp and grits were a pleasant surprise since I'm usually not a big fan. The shrimp were very fresh, and the grits had a rich, luxurious texture. We finished with the brisket skewer and a side of red rice. The rice was perfectly cooked and well seasoned; the only disappointment for me was the brisket, which was a bit too fatty for my taste. That said, my friend liked it, so it may just come down to personal preference. The wine list is short, but the two glasses I had were very good. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the outdoor patio is adorable. I'd definitely want to sit out there next time. I can't wait to come back. read more

First time checking out this spot and it was so good! The Ko Ko wings Coconut titiyas, BBQ rib, Japanese Yams, Eggplant and the Garlic Branzino. Every single dish was better than the next. KoKo wings were fried to perfection. Crispy as can be and with the fina'denne sauce on the side adds a kick. The yams were so tender and flavorful! The titiyas bread is really good. Everything was top notch! Drinks were great too. Staff is super friendly, helpful when we were ordering they were on it. Always checking in on our table. This is a great hidden gem in SF and def. add to the list to eat at.Thanks for an amazing meal and great drinks! read more

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Overall great food and service. Very fun atmosphere. Especially for large gatherings. read more

Prubechu - BBQ pork ribs - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very good (but pricey!) Delicious food that seems authentic. Very friendly servers, up beat music, and a great vibe overall. We ordered the Lechen Birenghenas (eggplant in coconut milk), Pika tamales, Koko wings, BBQ pork ribs, a side of red rice, and coconut candy ice cream, which was honestly too much for 2 people so we had a lot of leftovers. Lechen: 5/5 recommended by our server, a bit strange of a flavor at first but the more I ate the more addicted I became. A sign to venture outside of your comfort zone and try new things! Pika tamales: 4/5 I loved the sauce and the egg with the tamale, but it could have used more sauce to balance it out Koko wings: 5/5 we almost didn't get these even tho our server said it's a crowd favorite. SO glad we did. Perfectly soft, perfectly crispy, perfectly seasoned Bbq pork ribs: 4/5 you definitely need a side of rice with this, or a side of something. Coconut candy ice cream: 5/5!!! The sauce on this ice cream is amazing. I love that it comes with ice cream cones. read more

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I have never had Guam cuisine before and it was such a treat to try this upscale spot. We started with the Chamorro rolls, which had the most amazing coconut butter and then enjoyed the chicken kelaguen which were like zippy little zesty tacos, their hot sauce is spicy beware! Lastly we enjoyed the Tinatak which was best described to us as a mushroom stroganoff but the tomatoes made the dish feel bright ! They have plentiful outdoor space and would recommend a reservation for this spot. They also have outdoor bathrooms in addition to their brick and mortar. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert this time. But hope to be back! read more

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Doesn't taste the same as the last four times that I have ordered here. Chicken kelaguen was way salty, chicken wings were also salty, red rice was also salty. Inconsistent and not worth the money. read more

My wife and son's all time favorite. Celebrating my son's birthday and remembering my father in law who is chammorro and from the island. I think this would have been his favorite spot. read more

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Now the food was good and I appreciate that they're here to bring dishes from Guam to SF/CA! There's not many places I've experienced in CA that serve this kind of cuisine. Service was nice and ambiance is good (there's heaters for outside seating) HOWEVER, my main gripe with this place was the PRICE TO FOOD RATIO. This place should instead be labeled as "$$$" or maybe even "$$$$" and be considered much more as a fine dining establishment as the portions are misleadingly smaller than what it appears to be from the menu. For example, keep in mind the $17 lechen birenghenas or the eggplant dish (pictured) is a thin strip of eggplant dressed up with cherry tomatoes and herbs. The actual dish itself tasted great, but it was SO small and unfulfilling. Same with the other dishes, where the portions were quite small. The koko wings ($25) are also 5 wings, which were delicious, but again not worth that price point UNLESS you had so much disposable income that food prices don't matter. I do have a slight issue with fine dining establishments with the high price to small portion ratios, especially when this place is marked as "$$". Also the interior wasn't that beautiful for me to think the prices-to-food would be much higher. Guam is expensive due to import costs, but I don't think there's that much importation happening here. I'd recommend the $10 bowl of red rice to accompany the $30 thrice cooked brisket skewer (pictured) so you don't leave feeling hungry. I wouldn't come back, but I do recommend trying it once since it is highly rated! read more

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This is my go to lunch spot in the mission! Never disappointed. Today I ordered the ribs, eggplant, cold chicken and roasted eggplant. Every dish was delicious. The eggplant almost tasted Mediterranean though. I lovveeeee the ribs. Yum. Highly recommend this gem. read more

Prubechu - BBQ Pork Ribs and cassava - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A bit disappointed overall; really liked the fried chicken but the rest was decent but not great. Empanada was quite nice in terms of texture but the beef and potato filling lacked seasoning. Personally, I didn't like the eggplant, it was a mix of textures and flavors I didn't like. It is served cold, has a very mushy texture, and an off smoky flavor. We thought the beef noodle dish was a bit misleading; we thought it'd be a beef dish with noodles but it was noodles with beef in it. Despite that, it was very coconut forward and tasted quite nice like a coconut curry x beef stroganoff but the portion was really small for $30. Fried chicken was spectacular, best item we had by far. Perfectly crispy dry wings with savory and slightly sweet seasoning. Moist chicken and a nice vinegar sauce on the side. These wings alone make it worth the visit. Finally, dessert was also nice, liked the textures and flavors quite a bit. Service was great, staff was very friendly and attentive. At one point they asked if we wanted hot sauce with the chicken, to which we responded yes, but didn't realize it was with additional charge. Not a big deal but was surprised by it on the bill. read more

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I have never had Guamanian food before and I left Prubechu wanting more! I came here for a friend's birthday and our table split quite a few dishes. The standout dishes were the wings, beef empanada and surprisingly the rice! The wings were nice and crispy and I loved how the beef empanada was covered in a mountain of parmesan cheese. The rice had the most perfect texture and every bite had tons of flavor. I'll definitely be back to try even more dishes and I would highly recommend for a group! The outside patio is bigger than it looks from the outside and has a super fun ambiance. read more

This is our 5th visit to prubechu! We love the tasting menu, there is always something new on the menu that we haven't tried. It's a laid back atmosphere and the staff is friendly. You don't have to get dressed up to have premium, quality food :) read more

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Wonderful cozy and modern restaurant with great vibes and a large patio. We were able to easily make a reservation, but it wasn't too busy on a weekend for lunch. They have an extensive drink menu with really reasonable prices too. They were super accommodating of my friend's allergies here, clearly marking which menu options were safe and substituting ingredients if needed. Everything we tried here was so uniquely flavorful, my favorite was the chicken wings! Parking is difficult here since it's in a busy area but there's are metered spots around. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! read more

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Slightly overpriced, portions are small like you're paying scarcity tax for Guamanian cuisine. Flavors are good tho, worth trying once. BUT I cannot get over the absolute robbery that is the chicken wings. Lots of reviews recommended them, so we ordered. STUNNED when FIVE WINGS arrived on a diner plate with a ramekin of sauce. No garnish, no veggie sticks. For $25?? Each of us got ONE wing. How'd it taste? Good, but not going to blow you away. Don't recommend ordering especially for $5 per wing. read more

Came for brunch and there was plenty of seating. They had a large indoor / outdoor space. We shared the koko wings, tinaktak (beef noodles), sweet rolls and bbq eggplant. I loved everything and it was all so flavorful and different than anything I've had before! read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I never had food from Guam before but Prubechu left me super impressed. I was able to walk in on a Thursday for lunch without any issues. They had an outside patio but I opted to dine indoors. The service was extremely hospitable and I definitely appreciated their recommendations. I started off with the corn chowder which was chilled and a beef empanada. The chowder was creamy and packed with flavor - I thought the toasted bread was a nice touch to soak some of it up. The empanada was definitely elevated and a fair portion - the sauce paired with the flavors perfectly and the arugula gave it the perfect balance. There was just a bit too much cheese and the interior was a bit dry but dipping it with the chowder worked too! I was decently full by then but I had to try the roasted pork belly that everyone raves about. The pork belly texture was great and the sauce gave it the flavor and texture that it needs. The beets and Shishito complemented it nicely. Prubechu truly was a gem and there are still so many items on the menu that I want to come back and try again! read more

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Went with friends on a Friday night (under a reservation). We were seated in the outside area -- There were heat lamps so it wasn't too cold. Service was friendly, though the Kitchen seemed to be a bit backed up. The sweet rolls were warm and fluffy and came with a delicious butter. The iceberg wedge was fine, but in the end, it was still an iceberg wedge. The chicken kelaguan had a good smoky grilled flavor and was overall pretty unique. Koko wings were moist on the inside and had a good crust. The Yuzu sake Shandy had a bright citrus flavor. Long wait between courses being brought out, and it was a bit on the pricier side. read more

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This restaurant has almost everything to make it my perfect type of restaurant. Great service, delicious food and drinks, live music, and great vibes. That's pretty much all you need! I may just be an alcoholic and wished there was hard alcohol lol. But they have beer and sake and actually introduced me to a new favorite sake, Chokaisan 'Mount Chokai.' The description said "a glass of this is a STEAL!" so I had to try it. And it was amazinggggg. Sooo buttery smooth. Must get!!! We ordered: lechen birenghenas aka the eggplant $16 beef and potato empanada $14 mushroom and cheese empanada $11 koko wings $22 tinaktak aka hand made egg noodles $30 Everything was delicious. It was pricey, but aren't most restaurants in SF these days? So now it's more, what actually taste really good and has great vibes? Prubechu. And I bechu'll love this place too ;) read more

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Wow, the food here is amazing and everything I put in my mouth is delicious- you can't go wrong with ordering anything from the menu. Everything here is so authentic, but also elevated and it's a really creative juxtaposition of honoring Chamorro food but also really distinguishing themselves in the SF food scene. The service here is really really friendly and everyone is super welcoming and kind. This is the only restaurant that I know of that serves food from Guam and I really appreciate being culturally immersed in different regional food. The ambience is pretty homey- it gives off the vibe of having a barbecue in someone's backyard. That being said, even with the heat lamps, it's still pretty cold outside so I opted to sit inside, but even then it was still pretty chilly since the servers go in and out and I was wearing my puffy jacket throughout my whole dinner. I had gotten the chicken kelaguen, potato beef empanada, golai halon suni, and red rice. This was the perfect introduction to Chamorro food and taste is so unique. I love acidity in my food so the chicken kelaguen definitely hit the spot for me because it was just so tangy while retaining a good char. The rice is so flavorful and the creamy spinach braised in coconut cream was also delicious. My only regret was not having enough room for dessert. read more

Prubechu - Chicken Kelaguen, Beef & Potato Empanada, Red Rice, Golai Hagon Suni [vegan] - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Only Guam style food in SF that I know of and have had. Friends and I ordered a variety of dishes - koko wings, tinaktak, coconut tityas, lechen birenghenas and banana donuts. The flavor profile for the dishes we ordered were coconut and citrus forward. Service was great but they did seem to like to upsell. When asked what their most popular dishes were....they said everything which wasn't super helpful. Ambiance was pretty nice outdoors but the bench seating got a bit uncomfortable over time. I was kinda shocked by the pricing of some dishes and value for money isn't really there since the ingredients were pretty basic and dishes were small. One of the main dishes for some roasted yams cost a whopping $32 so just keep that in mind - we didn't order that. I don't think the cost of the food was also balanced with an ambiance that was worth this price point as well. Koko wings (5/5) - marinated well with a citrus forward dipping sauce and nice crunchy exterior Tinaktak (4/5) - thought was a coconut braised beef but ended up being ground beef with some bouncy egg noodles and mushrooms, tomatoes, and green beans Coconut tityas (3/5) - basic flatbread that we used to dip our appetizer in, a bit dry Lechen birenghenas (3/5) - thought it was a bit too charred and citrus heavy that it overshadowed the eggplant natural tastiness Banana donuts (5/5) - these were hitting since it's fried banana balls with fresh whipped cream Overall not bad! I don't know how often I'd come back because of the pricing but it was nice to try a new cuisine. It's important we have a diversity of cuisines represented in the sf food scene and they do a good job in showcasing their dishes. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 read more

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Prubechu is easily one of my favorite finds in the Mission District. I came across it one Sunday after a run, just wandering through the neighborhood looking for food. I heard live music coming from a patio and followed the sound to a small trio playing smooth, jazzy covers. Think Isley Brothers vibes on a sunny afternoon. It immediately caught my attention. I looked at the menu and saw that it was Guamanian food, which I had never tried before. I didn't know what to expect, but everything looked incredible: garlic shrimp and grits, whole fried turmeric and garlic Bronzino, and other dishes that had me wanting to try everything. The atmosphere felt perfect. I grabbed a seat outside, ordered a cocktail, and just soaked it all in. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home. Even the other diners were welcoming. I ended up talking with a few people who were also enjoying the music and the food. I ordered the Tinaktak, which is a thick handmade egg noodle dish with coconut braised beef, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and long beans. At around thirty dollars, it was a generous portion that left me completely satisfied. The flavor was deep and comforting, and I found myself wishing I had ordered a second bowl to take home. I've been thinking about it ever since. The whole experience was memorable: great food, a beautiful patio, live music, and good people. If you've never had Guamanian food or you just want something that feels different and special, Prubechu is a must. I highly recommend it. read more

Prubechu - Tinaktak - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's my first time eating Guam cuisine. My son wanted this on his birthday. We didn't bother trying to park in this neighborhood. It's shady at night since a few blocks down the street where there are gang fights going on. So we took Lyft. The restaurant has extension next to it which used to be a parking lot but now is a patio. Food was pretty tasty but pricey. Here are my ratings: - Chamorro sweet rolls & tuba butter 3/5 nothing special to me - Ko Ko wings 5/5 - whole fried garlicky brazino 5/5 with lots of veggies like marinated cabbage and eggplant - garlicky shrimp and grits 4/5 only 4 large shrimps and mostly grit with cauliflower and snap peas - Tinatak 2/5 noodles and ground beef not that flavored and bit too mushy - Bunelos aga fried banana 4/5 wish ice cream went with it instead of whipped cream Service was excellent but I don't think I'll come back unfortunately. For the price, it needs to be outstanding. read more

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Located in the Mission District, it's safe to say that Prebechu is the only restaurant in the city featuring Chamorro dishes. The tagline on their website reads, "From Guam with Love" -- and that's exactly what we felt as soon as we walked in. We came in for dinner on a Friday evening so about every table was occupied, it was lively with laughter, and there was a DJ spinning some familiar tracks. The hospitality from the host to our server(s) were world class island vibes -- friendly, sincere, composed, and simply fun! Our sweet host (didn't catch his name) was able to squeeze us in for a table in their heated outdoor patio section, but warned us of a time limit because a reservation was scheduled to come in within 90 minutes. No big deal as 1.5 hours is plenty of time for dinner. But lesson learned for all of y'all, make a reservation so you don't risk not being able to snag a table. Alright, let's talk food. My date and I ordered the following to share which was plenty: * BBQ PORK RIBS ($23.99) soy sauce, vinegar, lemon, garlic, sesame oil * BOWL OF CHICKEN KELAGUEN ($16.20) bbq'd and marinated in lemon with scallion and coconut * RED RICE ($8.01) achote-seasoned rice * KƠ KO WINGS ($20.28) dry spiced fried chicken with lemon finadenne * PICKLE BAG ($8.95) pickled egg, carrots, and assorted vegetables * CHAMORRO POTATO SALAD ($9.01) egg, olive, bell pepper, mayo and nori powder Chef and kitchen staff: y'all have taste and presentation on lock. I appreciate how you all have preserved the recipes of traditional Chamorro cooking, and am impressed with how you added a twist to make the dishes look aesthetically trendy. Taste + Presentation + Authenticity = Brilliance. Bravo. Good vibes, consistency with service and hospitality, and excellent food -- what else can one ask for? We'll be back and you can count on it! read more

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Beautifully executed dishes inspired by Guam - yes Guam! Can't say i've tried Guamanese cuisine before but it was exotic, very tasty - and the staff and beautiful ambiance really make this place a gem in the mission. Yes there are 2 beers on tap, an ILA and blonde, lots of wine and cocktails as well. cheers!!! read more

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Fiesta Tasting Menu 1.) Corn soup with basil, olive oil and cripsy potatoes 2.) Mushroom and strawberry salad with wasabi vinegarette 3.) Smoked eggplant with cherry tomatoes Add on.) Coco wings with lemon finadenne 4.) Shrimp and clam pancake with roe 5.) Taco 6.) Rice 7.) Potato salad 8.) Ribs on lentils 9.) Picanha 10.) Bread pudding For larger groups, you choose between the Fiesta Tasting Menu or family style. The tasting menu was just family style basically. Only the soup, taco, and bread pudding were individual. Everything else was shared. The shared ratio was a bit off. We had 10 people with 4 bowls of salad, 4 dips, 2 bowls of chips, 4 pancakes which we all felt should have been five to have half per person, 4 bowls of rice, 3 bowls of potato salads, 3 plates of ribs, and 3 plates of piranha. The food was overall good in my opinion but I think $96 was expensive for what you got. The soup was quite good and a good portion! The bowl was double the volume I get of an individual bowl at a Chinese restaurant. I liked the salad dressing but I'm not a fan of mushrooms so this was just a preference. For people who do like mushrooms thought the mushroom and strawberry combination was odd. The dip to chip ratio was off gave two Chinese soup bowls of dip per one small bowl of chips. I'm not a fan of eggplant but I couldn't tell the dip was eggplant. I'm also not a fan of clam but I liked the pancake! Taco was good. Rice was good but very oily. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad like I am about Costco potato salad. I'm not sure why exactly I wasn't into the potato salad flavor. I enjoyed both the tender ribs and picanha. Bread pudding was just fine. I'm indifferent to bread pudding. read more

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Starting with positives- Ambiance- vibes, heat lamps, live music, decor - like my friends backyard in HNL. - check check check! 5/5 Food - delicious vegan & non vegan ono - liciousness! 4/5 Service - it's was weird to say the least...sat right away by friendly front of house @ nice table - check! Waited 20min to order drinks, waited another 15min to receive two non cocktails Waited another 15 for warmed bread... When we politely inquired where our dinner was - only 2 dishes - after seeing 3 tables sit down next to us after we ordered our dinner - receive their entire meals....we were told "oh, we are coursing the meal"... sorry, what now! Did you say that to me!?! Additionally we watched table after table get their food and receive a lecture series about the ingredients - cool story top chef - where's my dinner?!? Now over 60min of waiting... When our food did come out, "cold" delivery meaning no story time & no love & worse still no acknowledgement of the insane wait for the tasty food... We left feeling treated like second class citizens, gaslit, overhearing a heartfelt apology by our server to our neighbor table "thanks for your patience" - a simple - my bad would have resuscitated one or two stars. Again, cool story Guam Cha Cha Cha. read more

Prubechu - Well...mixed reviews. Start with positives... - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Incredible spot in the Mission for Guamanian food! It was my first time trying this cuisine and it left me pleasantly surprised -- all the flavors are very unique but every dish felt very cohesive. We ordered the koko wings (super flavorful and incredibly crunchy! and really good with the fermented lemon sauce). The tinaktak was the highlight -- so coconutty, garlicky, and citrusy. Very comforting and filling! Also loved the coconut wrap on the Kelaguen & Coconut Titiyas dish and the chicken was super flavorful. The Lechen Birenghenas was really smoky, which was a really unique flavor I've never had in an eggplant dish before. The service was incredible and so friendly. They even gave us free hot water since it was quite a cold and windy day (they have heaters outdoors too!) The staff were all super knowledgeable about the menu too. The ambiance on the outdoor patio is also incredible -- so colorful, lively, and felt so homey and comfortable. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking to try something new! The dishes are shareable so it's a perfect place for groups. read more

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