Omfg this place is so good. I sat at the bar where they only offer snacks, and my friend and I literally gobbled up everything they put in front of us: ceviche, wings, beef salad, kimbop, cheese bread. Each dish was pretty damn impeccable. Literally my only constructive feedback is they should put a little more greens in the fried beef salad. All the staff was so kind and genuine. Such a joy to watch the kitchen too, they were groovin. Can't wait to go back and try the full menu! read more

These guys are really doing a great job of adjusting their business to fit with the current health crisis. They have converted their parking lot to a patio dining area. Its actually really nice. They are also offering some very interesting delivery options. And most importantly the food is phenomenal! They are taking classic dishes from guam and really taking things to another level. Can't wait to come back! read more

Prubechu - The wasabi ranch salad is very cool. This place is so good! - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and great service. The restaurant is clean and uses fresh ingredients. I love finding these little hole in the wall spots. Highly recommend. read more

What a unique meal! Mushroom empanadas were amazing! The heirloom salad, chicken tacos, wings and tamales were good too, but I'd def be back specifically for the empanadas! Venue has a fun outdoor seating area and the prices were slightly higher than I'd expect.. but I definitely had a memorable experience read more

What a treat! Once you enter the unassuming storefront on Mission Street, get ready to be taken on a journey of deliciousness. It smells incredible as soon as you walk in (partially because, as I found out later, the ventilation in this space is extremely poor). My friends and I went for the tasting menu - it came with a bread course, 5 savory courses, and a dessert for $65. The price is quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food; however, if you are looking for an even better value, go for the a la carte options on the menu. I would've loved to get a printout of the tasting menu; without it, I will try my best to describe what we had: 1) Bread - It had a soft texture and sweet flavor like Hawaiian bread, only even better. 2) Tostada thing with seafood ceviche - The slices of celery were incredibly refreshing 3) Spam fried rice with lightly fried soft boiled egg - OMG, this was so good. The egg had a somewhat runny yoke and the rice was incredibly tasty. 4) Chicken and something sausage concoction wrapped in a leaf - This was good but it didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. 5) Porridge like "stew" with wild mushrooms - Yes! Give me more 6) Halibut with fingerling potatoes - Eh, my least favorite dish. It was alright. 7) Coconut ice cream - So freaking good! We shared a bottle of True Myth Cabernet, which was excellent tasting and easy on the wallet. It's not easy to find Chamorro food and this meal made me want to go visit Guam. read more

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Rushed service. So so food. Very expensive prices for small portions. Not a good value.

Have you seen Ratatouille? You know that moment when Remy takes a bite of the cheese, then takes a bite of the strawberry, then shoves both in his mouth and fireworks appear? That's how I felt when I was at Prubechu. I was intrigued by how familiar Chamorro food is to the palate (heavy American influence), and was pleasantly surprised by the warm service and cozy design. Above all though, what I feel Prubechu does best is producing what Remy feels that moment he has both the strawberry and cheese in his mouth, FIREWORKS. Prubechu knows what ingredients work with what, and how to elevate flavors to the next level, all whilst doing it in an incredibly unique and new way! Absolutely loved it. (If you have no idea what I'm mentioning above, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyah49_Oz78) Now let's dive into each dish. We did the tasting menu with a side order of flatbreads, which my boyfriend loved, paired with their special house butter: -Bread & Butter: Can we just talk about how soft and moist the bread is? Piping hot straight from the oven. Great start to the meal. -"Chicken Pot Pie" as I like to say: Creamy chicken with peas, crispy chicken skin, and pea sprouts. LOVED IT. Tasted like a lighter version of the inside of a chicken pot pie. The peas were very fresh and sweet and added such a lightness to the heavier chicken cream dish. The crispy chicken skin reminded me of the outside of a chicken pot pie, crispy and salty, love! -Spam & Eggs: PHENOMENAL. My favorite dish! Perfectly cooked soft boiled egg, crispy spam with a soy sauce like sauce drizzled overtop, paired with asparagus and avocado puree. WOW. This is where I really got that Remy feeling, those fireworks. The avocado puree added such creaminess yet freshness to the dish, emphasized by the asparagus. Egg was perfect and whatever sauce they used tied it all together. PERFECT. -Beef Egg Roll: Again, phenomenal use of flavors. Fresh light tartness from the cucumer salad on top, creamy sweet spinach below, and spicy meaty filling in the egg roll. Exquisite! -Porridge with Wild Mushrooms and Black Truffle Caviar (additional $10): incredibly flavorful again to no surprise! I found this dish a bit too heavy for me, and couldn't finish it all (which is when the bf hopped in). Lots of creaminess from the mushrooms and porridge and a nice hint of brininess with the caviar. Beautifully paired. -Pork Belly: And I thought the meal was over until we were served this! Crispy pork belly with carrots and swiss chard. That pork belly was GOOD, super crispy, juicy, flavorful and paired with the two sauces, carrot, and swiss chard...again, FIREWORKS. -Roasted Banana Ice Cream: I usually hate banana ice cream because I hate the fake banana taste, but since this was made from scratch from real bananas, it tasted real good! Loved the chocolate drizzle over top and they sprinkle some sea salt to really enhance the sweetness. Unfortunately mine had a bit too much salt but hey, can't go wrong with dessert! All in all, I'll def be back! Looking forward to trying separate items on their menu like their fish imported straight from Guam. Impeccable food and service! Best kept secret in SF! read more

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Great staff! Very attentive. The wedge lettuce is superb! However, we spent $112 and still hungry. We ordered a cocktail, a glass of rose, the bbq chicken and the eggplant. Just not enough food. Portion's too small...:-( Too expensive for our budget. read more

I always considered myself a foodie because I'm always looking for the next best place to eat. I've come to realize that I'm actually too picky to be a foodie and I play it safe with my choices. Prubechu has exposed my lack of adventure and I'm humbled and better because of it. My company was in town for a large conference and our fearless leader chose this as the team dinner location. It was his first time but he tends to do his homework on places and I'm glad he read whatever he did to find this place. Let me start by saying I had no idea what to expect. I'm going to sound silly saying this but I had never heard of Guamanian food. It absolutely makes sense that a country would have its own culture and cuisine but for some reason, It never occurred to me. Let me get back to the point. The food, service, and ambiance here is top notch. The food has flavor and life. We had organized a dinner with multiple courses and each and everything they brought out was simply amazing. I ate things that I normally wouldn't and was blown away by the flavors and creativity. I don't eat seafood but I couldn't sit back and watch all of my teammates faces light up without at least trying it myself. The servers were very attentive and explained each dish as they dropped them off. I probably should have paced myself because once they took away the empty bowl that held tempura veggies, I was pretty close to full. That's when the server said "and that does it for the appetizers." I would have called it a night and quietly sat there for the rest of the meal but once the achiote rice, garlic veggies, and pork came out, I was scooping food on my plate as if I hadn't eaten in hours. I'm looking forward to visiting again and you should put this on your list. read more

Very stylish place and friendly cooks and service workers We had lunch and enjoyed it very much Carmelized potato soup with spinach and fried onions Tinaktak Mushrooms green beans ground beef noodles Learned about a bird native to Guam........ ko'ko' read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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came on a night when they roasted the pig. i've had plenty of roasted whole pig at chinese restaurants, and so not surprisingly i was not thrilled by prubechu's roast pig that night. i guess i was expecting more of an island version wrapped in banana leaf or something, but what i found was something i could've gotten at any chinese restaurant. what i found delicious though was the rice and all the other sides they served along with the pig. im convinced i will be back for their fixed menu or al la carte, but probably not the roast pig. the service was quite friendly and the owner/host was very engageable. read more

Prubechu - One of those nights where they roast a whole pig - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was really good but was pretty expensive. Service was decent. You need to make a reservation if you want to go

Never had Guamanian food before so was interested to try this place. Super cute restaurant with extremely friendly staff. And of course the food was delicious. The caramelized potato soup was like a comfort food but elevated. The red rice is a must, i wanted to take a whole tub of that home with me. The ribs were fall off the bone yummy! And if you like spice you have to try their homemade hot sauce, it's has a huge kick! I would definitely go back again and again! read more

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Incredible food. I can't wait to come back with friends and family, every morsel was surprising, delicious, and so worth it

Prubechu is one of the best restaurants in SF right now, which is saying a lot. The food is unique and delicious and the outdoor space is chill. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet but the entrees I dream about are the pork chop, which replaced the pork chops at Nopa and Sam's Social Club for the best one I've ever had, the Tinaktak noodles, and the spinach with creamed coconut. I usually get the yuca and the ribs because they're also yummy and the sauces are all great and often come with any of the meat dishes. I wouldn't get the tamale again; it wasn't bad, but the rice was kind of bland and the other dishes are an explosion of flavor and one-of-a kind so I don't want to waste the stomach room. A few things to note in order to set your expectations: the service is friendly but slow-paced and not super attentive; for example, you will be there for at least 1.5 hours with 20 minutes or so between courses (they'll group the dishes into courses perfectly depending on what you order) and you may have to flag someone down to get serving spoons. Also, expect to pay close to $100 per person if you eat until you're really full and have a drink or two. Unfortunately, that is what I spend at every mid- to high-end restaurant in SF right now. It's just reality. You can get a dish or two for take out if you want to keep the cost down and they sell their sauces to go too. Also, many of the dishes use coconut in some form, which makes them delicious but rich and decadent. I would limit yourself to two coconut-based dishes or face overload. The dishes are best to share. I had some foodie visitors a couple of months ago, and we did a mouth-watering food tour over two weeks including chicken at Zuni, cioppino at Soto Mare and Anchor, Chinese at Dragon Beaux, and a bunch of other places. They said Prubechu was the best food we had hand's down. It's really amazing. read more

As a local of Guam, I needed to check out Prubechu while I was in SF, and I was not disappointed! Experiencing an elevated take on Chamorro food was definitely refreshing and unexpected. I didn't do the tasting menu, but recommend that if you are new to Chamorro food and want to try a bit of everything. I started with the potato soup, which was probably my favorite thing on the menu. It is so unassuming but DELISH with the coconut milk. You only need one to share though - it's large! Next, I got the tinaktak, which is served (untraditionally) with ramen noodles and I didn't hate it ...might start using noodles instead of rice when I go back to Guam. I also got the local fish (flown from Guam) and the shrimp keleguen, which was pretty spicy! Needless to say, I ended up taking home leftovers, but it was so worth it! I only wish I lived closer, so I could go more often. read more

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Great food, great ambiance and great service. Very unique flavors that you wouldn't find in other places in sf - would come back!

Festive atmosphere outside- made even better by excellent heaters, friendly people, great service, delicious food I was not too familiar with. What more could you ask for a night out in the Mission? read more

Fantastic Chamorro food though not traditional. Instead of the usual fiesta plates, this place provides a fine dining culinary experience by improvising on authentic recipes to take it to a whole another level. They experiment with traditional recipes, add a twist to it and make it their own. It works and thats all i care about. Service is excellent. Crew is all Chamorro who grew up in Guam and they tell the story and tradition behind each dish. Even the chef stops by to check on you. I was there with my Chamorro friend and he quite liked the flavors as well. We tried the Tasting Menu that comes with a 5 course meal and you are surprised with a 6th course. Tasting menu changes everyday based on chef's choice. So go with an open mind, you wont be disappointed. Empanadas were on point with complex flavors served with a coconut sauce. House-made spam was just delicious. It was juicy with a lightly breaded crust served with greens and avocado sauce. To finish off the dinner, we had their bunelos aga (banana donut). Yummilicious! They cook all of their food on electric induction stoves which is pretty amazing. I will go there for sure next time i'm in SF and highly recommend this place. read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was different and delicious, but the excellent customer service just adds to the experience. I could eat that bread and butter daily. read more

We've been once before covid and while we had an ok experience we recently came back after seeing their huge outdoor space. We did the tasting menu for $70pp and would not recommend it. Even after adding on an item we were left hungry and disappointed. One of the worse meals we've had in SF. read more

This restaurant is beyond compare! The food is so unique, well-composed, and phenomenally delicious! The presentation is fun and thoughtful, the portions are generous, and, did I say, DELICIOUS?!? And every single member of the staff is extremely friendly, knowledgable, and seems to take pride in the establishment (shout out to Nicole!). The outdoor patio is just so lovely and tropical- you feel like you're on vacation. Honestly, an experience like this one- food, service, atmosphere, presentation- deserves Michelin stars. If you like to try new flavors, composed with careful consideration, in a fun yet laid-back environment, try Prubechu! read more

First restaurant outing to Prubechu since Covid was fantastic! Seating is all outside and the vibe is so fun! There's music playing, lights everywhere and the decor and the environment just transports you and makes you feel like you're on vacation on the island. We had the chilled pea soup and the Tamales Gisu & Golai Hagon Suni platter. We're both vegetarians and there were plenty of options. We didn't feel limited by the menu at all in fact we had trouble deciding what we wanted to eat. The chilled pea soup was so delicious and herbaceous. There are layers and layers of flavors and textures that make this bowl of soup simply one of the best things I've ever tasted. Calling it chilled pea soup just doesn't do it justice; it needs to be called a little bowl of heaven. We were able to share the soup (2 people) and it was a perfect amount. You can tell that each dish is made with love and the flavors are amazing. For drinks, we had the Jalapeno-infused sake bloody mary, Fresku, and "Enlighten-mint" sake cocktail. There were all unique and tasty. We can't wait to go back.  Of all the restaurants we've tried this is probably one of the top restaurants we've been to.... the food is just unmatched.  Covid safety-wise we felt really safe. All the tables are spaced out adequately. They ask everyone to mask unless you're eating or drinking. Each server is masked and I noticed that staff changed gloves in between customers. Everything was wiped down to expectation. I felt really safe, especially because it was our first time outdoor dining during Covid in San Francisco. The staff was super attentive checking on us frequently throughout the meal. The head chef Sean and Tracy were a delight and personally ensure everyone at Prubechu has a memorable experience. 5 stars! read more

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Loved my experience at Prubechu! Getting to try Guamanian food was so fun -- this is not a cuisine you run into every day in the Bay Area! I did the tasting menu with a group of 6. The experience was fantastic! As other reviews have mentioned, is true that an assemblage of a la carte items shared family style might be more affordable if cost is a concern, but I enjoyed the experience of trying the chef's selections. I also thought it was a great value at $65, since we were served 6 generously portioned courses. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. We had 5 savory courses and 1 dessert: the rolls served at the beginning were outstanding, as was the soup, rice porridge with perfectly cooked egg (breaded and crispy on the outside, soft boiled on the inside... So good!), and pork rib. Everything was comforting and satisfying. We were all stuffed at the end! I loved the ambience of the restaurant as well; it's very cozy and casual, with an open kitchen where you can see the chef at work. The service was also excellent. Our servers were attentive, and did a great job explaining the courses to us and pacing the meal. They also called the day of to confirm if anyone in our party had dietary restrictions that should be accounted for in our tasting menu, which I thought was great. The wine and beer list was also great and reasonable, with most wines by the glass priced around $10. I'll definitely come back to do the tasting menu again or try the a la carte options. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the ribs, the red rice, the koko wings, pork belly, and tinaktak! Also super excited to see this type of food finally represented in SF! Reminds me of Filipino food in the best way. read more

Unique, delicious shareable dishes, friendly staff and great outdoor seating with heaters for the cold SF nights. They've taken over a large parking lot and given it a cool and comfy vibe. Good wine selection and variety of dishes. Highly recommend the Ko' Ko' wings, crispy pork belly and appan mendioka (need to be a fan of coconut for this one). Waiter mentioned that menu changes but wings are always on it. I'll be back! read more

I dont know what these folks are up to.. there was a "whole roast pig festival" today for which they charged $65++/person and there were two of us. Aside from the deathly slow service (it took about 45 mins from seating to getting food and that was a plate at a time with extensive wait between plates. there was a chunk of iceberg lettuce salad that was shared. then came a chicken wrap (one per person), then came a salad plate size dish with a few chunks of smoked egg plant a dish with 2 scoops of rice, and a dish (oval shaped) that was the main entree. It was the size of a "reasonable single individual's serving" and the server in fact placed it in front of my buddy. There weren't many pieces of roast pig, maybe only a single piece of the crispy skin, two stalks of a green vegetable, and some other thing which i couldn't identify (i didn't look at the menu so didnt memorize what all was to be included). Keep in mind that all this service took TIME!!!! it wasn't one dish after the other in a "reasonable" timeframe. I waited for them to bring me what i thought was to be my entree (remember $65++ per person) but it never came and when i asked they said the dish in front of my buddy was supposed to be "SHARED"!!!!!! WTF????? this was supposed to be a "festival" of roast pig???? at $65++ and a single dish enuff for one person was supposed to be SHARED!?!?!?!?!? What a rip-off!!!!! what nerve. if this is indicative of Guamanian "hospitality" or their sense of fairness in business, then get the heck away from me. it was totally NOT WORTH IT, both the cost and the wait... I have to chalk this off as a bad life decision and move on. and satisfy myself with the fact that they aren't getting any more $$ from me or my buddy. just crap. read more

I went here for a birthday dinner and we had reservations at 9:00pm, but we weren't seated until 9:20pm. We ordered the six course tasting menu. The food was delicious and I highly recommend this place to anyone that has never tried Chamorro food. The best dish of the night was rice porridge topped with homemade spam, soft boiled egg, and caviar truffle. Kudos to all the staff for providing excellent customer service. read more

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Soooooo good highly recommend! Try it out. Great food, great drinks and clean restrooms read more

'Bechu never had Guamanian before. The verdict? GUAM food is da BOMB food! I must return again for chaMORro'f the good stuff -- namely, ISLE be back to try out their Chef's Tasting Menu. 4 S T A R S * NO RARER FARE IN THE BAY-AIR Probechu's Michelin-recommended Guamanian/Chamorro cuisine consists of savory meats/seafood, coconut and tropical roots/vegetables, and some Filipino/Spanish influences. Their rare fare is well worth the bridge toll, probably worth a quarter-tank of gas, and possibly even worth the price of SF Mission parking. * CHOMPING AT THE BITes :::: Tinaktak, $19 -- BOOM-SHACKA-LACK! Pasta and ground beef baptized in a dee-luscious coconut sauce. :::: Red Rice, $28 -- OINK PARADISE. Home-cooked lovin' stirred into the achuete-red fried rice, and featuring grilled bittermelon and pork belly. The pork, although quite dry, is superbly smoked in cherry wood and even more flavorful with the vinegar dressing added. :::: Kelaguen Shrimp, $18 -- FOODYEAR BLIMP! Deelish shrimp ceviche with a sparkle of lime, topped with pleasantly yummy shredded coconut -- but I disliked the thick Titiyas flatbread underneath. :::: Chamorro Empanada, $7 -- GO TELL YA MADA! 'Bechu she'd like it to! :::: Kelaguen Chicken, $16 -- WASN'T KICKIN. Decent chicken flavor, but didn't dig the Titiyas flatbread. * TRUE BEER-LIEVER Great beer menu leans towards light to medium bodied brews. The following summery dranks paired well with the grub. :::: Sofie by Goose Island -- YUMPLEXITY. Crisp Belgian complexity with a clean, citrusy ending. :::: Grapefruit Sculpin IPA -- BUBBLY LUBBLY .. Balanced depth, hint of tart, finishing with mild hops. * BOMBANIAN DESSERTS, $9.50 each :::: Coconut Ice Cream -- A BUST-A-NUT-TWICE DREAM! Salty-sweet, tongue-curling foodgasm! :::: Apigige -- MADE-AH-ME-GAY! A tender patty of tapioca and cassava is gently imbued with banana leaf essence, bathed in sweet coconut milk, and topped with strawberries. 1 M I N U S -(1/2) CHOKIN' ON BIG OL' TITIYAS The Shrimp & Chicken Kelaguen were both served on dense, mouth-dryingly unpleasant flour tortillas called Titiyas -- which I left on the plate. If the Titiyas were half, or a third as thick then maybe they'd work, but as served they were a cotton-mouthed FAIL for the price. -(1/2) NOT A FAN OF THE FANS Prubechu's air is warm and stuffy because its converted, kitchen-less space doesn't feature a real ventilation system. Instead, whirring FLOOR FANS blast warm, marinated air through the dining area, and scent your clothes with smoke. I 'Bechu the stuffiness is even worse when the place is packed. If I'm paying San Francisco prices, then this distracting lack of proper ventilation shouldn't be part of the experience. read more

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Prubechu is great! I had never tried Guamese food before, but loved everything we got. The flavors were so rich and complex. This restaurant is tapas style, so you can try many small dishes. The service was super. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. We loved the ambiance, as it felt like we were at a backyard bbq. We'll definitely be back! read more

I applaud the novelty and uniqueness of opening a Guam cuisine restaurant in San Francisco. I definitely tried a lot of new tastes here and had a pleasant experience but just don't think it's likely I'll return. The set menu was $65/person for 5 course which wasn't a good deal. Portions were hefty for a tasting menu and I definitely left full, but it didn't have the elegance of a meal of that price. They didn't change out the utensils between courses so you often had some tastes mixing together. They did clear out and replace dishes at nice intervals and the staff was very friendly. The food itself was a progression starting with a nice flat bread starter which wasn't part of the 5-courses and ended with a desert that also didn't count (so they do try to exceed expectations). So you are getting a 7 course meal in some ways. There was some interesting flavors ranging from the home made spam to the short rib in broth. Overall though there wasn't anything that I felt I absolutely had to have more of. There is no overlap of the tasting menu with the regular menu unfortunately. If the menu was at the previous prices, I'd think it was a steal and be more forgiving. At these prices, I expect a lot more (even if it was less courses). Trestle in Financial District offers less courses (3 total) but for $35 with a more impressive atmosphere/setting. This place felt like a neighborhood Mission joint but trying to charge a lot for some nicely plated Guam food but without any killer dish or refined service. Overall, I don't regret trying it, if only to see what Guam food is like and I can see the potential. I think they just overshot the mark on price and the expectations it set. read more

We were three old Asian ladies in our early 70s and visited this restaurant for lunch on Friday. We were the first ones there and ordered brisk, red rice and the bbq eggplant. The two scoops of red rice came looking like regular rice cooked in turmeric. It was not red rice at all. The beef brisk came in pieces of fat. The dishes were so small and the brisk was 98% fat that it was not edible - unless someone wanted to just eat fat. I then noticed that the couple sitting behind us also ordered brisk but their order was all lean meat. I complained to the waiter and he agreed to give us another order. The second order came much better - the fat was about 15%. I feel we were unfairly treated because of our age - hopefully not because of our ethnicity. read more

Hmmm I really hate giving less than 4 star recommendations to new restaurants trying to make it in this cut throat foodie city, but I'd hate myself if I wasn't fair and objective in my review. Thus, I think Prubechu earns a solid 3 stars. However, with a few tweaks and changes, it definitely has a lot of potential to warrant 4 or even 5 stars. Prubechu was our choice for a Valentine's dinner this year. We were looking for something low-key, intimate and adventurous in the Mission so voila! The restaurant is very casual yet still manages to maintain an air of classiness - it's quite small so I'm sure once the word gets out, it'll start to get quite busy. The waiter was definitely very friendly and answered all of our questions about Guam-cuisine. However, my two peeves were 1) the slow service and 2) the actual food itself The restaurant only has a prix fix menu - 5 courses for $40. It's definitely a steal price-wise as there are several amuse bouches not accounted for in the 5 courses. However, we had very mixed feelings about the courses. The first course (Egg with avocado, caramelized soy and salmon): delicious! The texture, flavor and presentation were all flawless The second course (chicken keleguan with coconuts, scallions and titiyas): the dressing was a bit intense and the flavor, although abundantly apparent, was just a bit too overwhelming and confusing The third course (shrimp patty with corn and peppers): solid. However, nothing to write home about. I've had similar shrimp patties in mediocre seafood restaurants The fourth course (Chalakilis with porridge, anchovy, quail egg and pork): so I loved individual elements of this dish. The pork is well made. The quail egg was delicious. The porridge texture was great. The anchovy was raw and could have been good on its own. However, when combined, it was a very confusing mix with so many implosions of different flavors. The fifth course (kadu with shortrib, rice, potatoes, bean sprouts and peas): yum. This was definitely one of the highlights, second to the opener. The shortrib was well cooked and the texture was perfect. I think the slow service could be attributed to the fact that they had just recently opened a month before we went and were understaffed for Vday. As for the food, there were too many flavors floating around - they just need to be refined in a consumable manner. However, for $40, it's definitely worth checking out. And I see a lot of potential. Happy Eating, Yelpers! read more

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Hafa adai! This spot was the business! The restaurant opened up a couple days before I ate there, and my boyfriend, who spent his high school years on Guam wanted to go for our anniversary and a half. The owners and chef Shawn and Shawn, and other chef Samir were so attentive and nice and friendly and you could tell they were so passionate and in love with what they were doing. The meal itself has honestly been one of my favorites in all of San Francisco! Everything was delicious and so well prepared. Plus, it was so unique! I've never had the dishes that my boyfriend often reminisced about (Chicken Keleguan, Red Rice, etc) and finally got to try them all with this new, fusion-y, San Francisco feel about it. We got one tasting menu (Egg, Chicken Keleguan, Shrimp Patty, Chalakilis, and Kada) and an order of the a-la-carte Red Rice and Pork (Belly) and the Tinaktak (ground beef) Over Capellini. Everything was so flavorful and great! Will definitely be coming back here and it's so awesome to see Guam food coming to the city! They're also playing the best island jams here so come hungry and leave happy! Buen Prubechu! read more

Prubechu - Chicken Keleguan from the tasting menu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn EVERYTHING was so amazing! service, drinks & food AMAZING! First time here with my lady and we're already talkin bout WHEN we're comin back read more

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I had no idea what guamanian food might be when i read inside scoop (sfgate.com) about new restaurant prubechu, I did recognize the chef owner as a protege of manny ramirez of palace fame and samir as the sous chef for the same accomplished former owner of roxie's on mission, which prubechu has taken over. So i made a reservation via text message, and you should too because the restaurant is crowded with well wishers, friends and relatives clamoring to taste the upscale island cuisine. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu for $40, figuring this would provide a foodie short course on what was on offer. A miyagi oyster with aged coconut vinegar (!) was the first amuse bouche, and a fine start. Much better than a traditional mignionette, the vinegar enhanced the briny succulence of the oyster without overpowering the seaside flavor. Really excellent in quality and composition. Next followed an 8-minute egg sliced in half and flavored with carmelized soy and an avocado puree. Outstanding! I am now in love with carmelized soy and will be using it to enhance my eggs, meats, vegetables and whatever else i can concoct. The soy avocado combo would be a vast improvement on the typical mexican dip, watch out guacamole you're going guamanian in my house! Prubechu does serve beer and wine, pbr, lagunitis and anchor steam for you beer drinkers. I knew the Justin cabernet on offer and chose that in favor of the pinot, chardonnay and savignon blanc. Wine choices were solid, i talked to the waiter, former employee of olivier's butchery in the dogpatch, about the choices and he was well versed. In fact, when questioned, he knew every ingredient and how it was prepared in every item we ate that night. Kudos for excellence in service. Chicken keleguan was shredded chicken and scallions, shredded coconut and spices atop a coconut flatbread. A sort of guamanian tostada. I liked it, would make a great light lunch, especially with fruit. A traditional guam style shrimp cake was elevated in another course featuring shrimp, corn and peppers served souffle style in tiny tart cups. Light yet savory, a few perfect bites. Pork belly played a starring role, crispy and smoked, in chalakilis, a rice porridge with quail egg and achiote. This would be an excellent breakfast dish. Next to last, and certain to top off your tank, was the kadu, a luscious shortrib stew with peas, potato, glass noodles and mung bean sprouts. Almost a halo halo stew, thankfully not sweet. Perfect for a cold, rainy night. Dessert was a lovely, refined green coconut/tahitian vanilla ice cream. Flecks of vanilla floating through the creamy concoction. I really enjoyed the culinary tour of guam and even more so, all of the fellow diners who added to the evening with explanations of guam and much shared camaraderie. Definitely make your way to prubechu and enjoy the social as well as the gustatory aspects of this fine new debut. The interior of prubechu is warm and stylish, an amazing feat considering the surely skimpy budget of a start up restaurant. We really loved the whole experience, prices are outstanding for the quality, and staff is happy to share details about the food even while bustling for the growing crowd. Best wishes to all! read more

Prubechu - Couples enjoying guamanian cuisine! - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was really impressive. The food is very original (if you are not accustomed to Guam's cuisine) and really tasty. From the outside, it is unassuming, but you walk in and have a great experience. I would highly recommend the reasonably priced tasting menu. Other reviewers mention $40, but I think they raised it to $50, which is still well worth it for the 6 course meal. Interestingly, *none* of the dishes on the tasting menu are on the regular menu, so order the tasting menu, sit back, relax, and get ready for an adventure. Our tasting (sounds like it varies every night; what came out was a surprise even to the waiter!): Chalakilis toasted rice porridge - favorite dish Motsiyas chicken sausage - tasty, nice spicy sauce on side to give it a kick Frittata cappellini Smoked pork jerky - cool dish Local dungeness crab - close second favorite Guam ice cream - tastiest dessert I have had in a while! The owners and waiters are genuinely Guamanian, and specifically Chamorros (be sure to read the wikipedia page on Guam before you go). read more

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Prubechu is a restaurant in San Francisco that serves delicious Chamorro food, providing a very satisfying dining experience for both newcomers who have never tried food from Guam and the CNMI, and for veterans who will appreciate the unique take on Chamorro Cuisine that Prubechu offers here. As someone who grew up on Guam, I was excited to hear from my friends about a Chamorro restaurant opening right here in San Francisco, and visiting Prubechu was one of my first experiences in San Francisco after moving here. The restaurant itself is very small, and is located a short walk away from the BART station on Mission St, between 24th and 25th streets. Inside can be a bit crowded at times, especially for events such as the screening of "Talent Town" in San Francisco by the Muña Bros., so I would recommend making a reservation in advance if you want to be guaranteed a seat. If you are a veteran to consuming Chamorro food, please leave your expectations of cheap fiesta-style platters, with large servings of food, and a buffet-style presentation at the door. Prubechu demonstrates a focus on quality and service, and has an atmosphere reminiscent of the Islands. You can tell that Shawn and Shawn (both owners and one the head chef) do their best to serve delicious Chamorro food to the Bay area, and as a Chamorro diaspora Prubechu does an outstanding job. You almost feel like you are back on Guam or the CNMI when you eat here, they even play classic Chamorro music here! Then... you feel the cold outside and remember that this is Chamorro cuisine being served in San Francisco! If you are new to consuming Chamorro food, Prubechu is a fantastic introduction into the cuisine commonly consumed in Guam and the CNMI, and in its own right is a fine dining establishment. Appreciate the cuisine it for what it is (Chamorro food), rather than thinking about it as a variation or knock off of something you may have tried before (Mexican, Asian, Filipino, etc.), and you'll likely enjoy this food! I usually order from the ala carte menu when I dine here since I come often by myself, mostly the empanada (Chamorro style), kelaguen månnok (chicken kelaguan), tinaktak (beef with coconut milk and, here at Prubechu, served with egg noodles), and hineksa' agå'ga (red rice). After eating here regularly for several months, I have yet to find anything that I do not like, and I look forward to Prubechu's evolution into the place for Chamorro food here in the Bay area. Biba Prubechu! Bei bisita sesso' i fañochuyan este! read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I grew up on Guam in the 60's and 70's and enjoyed not only the native food, but also the strong influence of Japanese, Filipino and Vietnamese food, not to mention the usual mainstream American dishes. Guamanian food, by virtue of being a small island and limited indigenous edible local plants, is simple. However, being colonized by the Spanish for over 400 years, that influence pervades the cooking style. So going to Prebechu, I had expectations of Guamanian or Chamorro, (the indigenous people of the Marianas Islands), the way I knew it. While I must admit that Prebechu's style isn't the most traditional, it certainly paves the way of updating and modernizing the traditional tastes and advances it to gourmet classification. The fresh approach remains true to the original tastes and yet, gives you a sense that something else had been heightened. - First of all, their presentation is spectacular using Asian style plates with playful variety to match the fare. - Second, the laid back island hospitality is something you can't duplicate and everyone that works there has roots going back to Guam. - Third, for those uninitiated with Guam food, you wouldn't have a point of reference to compare, but for one who does know, it is an exalted version of the ubiquitous fiesta food. It's a tad pricey if you ask me, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than the $1800 plane ticket to Guam to taste the unique dishes of the western Pacific islands. Please support these folks for they've added another dimension to the gastronomic choices of cultural diversity in San Francisco. Give it a try and for one meal, get transported to the U.S. Territory of Guam, Where America's Day Begins. read more