Writing this after our wedding this past weekend. The event was a total success and SO much of that…read morehad to do with the amazing food from JP at Culinary Kitchen! I had guests coming up to me telling me how they quite literally cleaned their plates and went back for seconds. JP really went above and beyond to provide us with the best service and experience. He even made sure we were fed pre-ceremony. An all around wonderful guy. He's communicative, detail oriented, and a wonderful partner in what can be a stressful planning process. Could not recommend him and his team enough.

Warning! The owner JP cancelled catering our wedding celebration two days before the event and…read morestill hasn't provided an over $10k refund despite his promise that we would. He provided no explanation and we were left scrambling to find a replacement. All of his phone numbers are either disconnected or go to straight to voicemail. Highly recommend steering clear of anything he is involve with and finding a replacement if you already booked with him.

Gigi and the De La Vina team are INCREDIBLE! They were able to create the most memorable high-end…read morebrunch (with limited noticed) and took care of every detail to make for a flawless event. I was thrilled with the outcome and received so many compliments from guests.I'm

Absolutely excellent experience -- couldn't recommend more! Gigi and her team were extremely…read moreresponsive from the get-go when I was planning my dad's 80th birthday in my parents' yard. Their team on site was also extremely professional and kind (offering multiple times to help out with other things we were carrying around etc). We'll definitely use them again!

We've used Taquizas José for three years in a row now for our daughter's birthday party in our…read morebackyard, and they always are wonderful to work with. Most recently, they came out last Saturday and served our 50 guests with ease. Everything from communication to set up and clean up is easy and smooth. Their email response time is always incredibly fast and they make booking so efficient and quick. They are also very transparent about pricing and very reasonable in their pricing. They also offer discounts and sales often and often give a cash discount when paying too. Our guests always rave about the food and they are the only taco company we know of that offers fish tacos as an option. We also love that they offer more unusual items such as grilled veggies and churros. We highly recommend Taquizas José for your next event.

This is your sign to book with Taquizas Jose! Awesome food and a super communicative, professional…read morestaff. From the moment we inquired to the day of the party, we received several emails confirming the location, setup area, menu, and guest count. I had zero concerns about their ability to execute the plan, and I especially appreciated their 48-hour final confirmation. Our guests (95 total) raved about the food. We ran out of beef a little earlier than expected, but our people do love to eat and appreciated that the staff didn't skimp on portion sizes. I think my guests took "all you can eat" seriously--LOL. My only suggestion would be to let Taquizas Jose know if your group loves to eat, as you may want to factor that into the amount of meat they bring. We've been feasting on leftover beans, rice, and tortillas this week--thoroughly enjoying it. Safe to say no one left hungry, and we're still enjoying it days later. 10/10 would (and hope to) book again for any event!

If there's one thing people remember about a wedding, it's the food. And people are STILL talking…read moreabout ours. Kalei's Kitchenette absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was beautifully presented, incredibly delicious, and honestly one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful and special. This wasn't just wedding food. This was **EPIC**. Chef Andy handled everything from start to finish, which meant my husband and I had one less major thing to worry about on a day when there were about a thousand moving parts. That alone was priceless. He and his team were professional, organized, gracious and simply incredible. I've been to a lot of events over the years, and I always remember the food, especially when it's really good. Kalei's is one I will remember for a very long time. When your guests are still talking about the food days later, you know you chose the right caterer. Thank you, Chef Andy and Khara and the entire Kalei's Kitchenette team, for helping make our wedding so memorable. You didn't just feed our guests. You WOWED them.

Catered from here for a large retirement party and the food was the hit of the party! I got their…read moreSpam musubi and fried saimen since it was a potluck and it disappeared.. looking forward to trying their other food too

The paella was exceptional, the best I have ever had. Lizette was very responsive, friendly, and…read moremade the ordering process stress-free. Our wedding guests loved the food, and we received many compliments on it. I would highly recommend her catering services.

The Paella was amazing and the chef knew exactly what she was doing. Guest loved it, great bang for…read moreyour buck.

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Heidi and Riley are fantastic! Delicious food, the kindest chef, highly recommend! We had the best…read moredinner.

I stopped by here on a few separate occasions since my work is nearby and the food has been great…read moreevery time! Panko chicken sandwich - 9/10, not sure if it was because we ordered ahead but the bun was a bit soggy. The chicken tasted more battered rather than panko as well, overall flavor was delicious though Caprese panini + prosciutto - 10/10, portion size was generous and tasted amazing. Love the bread and the amount of ingredients in it Service was great, second time I ordered online I had to wait a bit over the estimated time but it wasn't too bad. Their food is solid and the prices do seem a bit high which was expected since they are in an office building in La Jolla. Will definitely stop by again if I need lunch!

So far so good. Panini and cappucino $18 lunch. I'm good with it since it's convenient and…read morequality and in an expensive part of town.

amazing cuban, legit. satisfied…read more idk what other review said about it being dry juicy and authentic

This review is from the last time I had oxtails here before they took them off the menu and…read moresubsequently closed. I visit Havana Grill whenever I want some tasty oxtail.  I noticed oxtail was one of the specials.  Last time I visited the oxtail was on the regular menu and you could order it anytime. Oxtail was extremely tender and juicy.  The mix of beef flavor and the spices in the sauce were delicious.  This is my favorite oxtail dish in town. French fries were crisp and had a delicious fried flavor.  The oil was fresh and there was no aftertaste.  Excellent fries. Pineapple upside down cake was dense and did not have a fresh baked aura.  The outside part was starting to harden like it was getting stale so I guess it was baked at least a day ago.  Cake had a mostly mild flavor.  I didn't taste the pineapple though the top was lined with it.  I did taste a ton of ginger flavor.  It appears pieces of ginger were mixed in with the pineapple.  I love ginger as part of soy/ginger seasoning for fish but not in a cake.  This is one of the worst pineapple upside down cakes I have had.  My favorite is at Roy's where you have to give them 30 minute notice and they bake it to order.  Roy's version was piping hot out of the oven, was moist and fluffy, with amazing pineapple flavor. Staff provided fast and friendly service.

Relying solely on the handful of reviews here, I trusted he could cater my daughter's bday party…read morefor 50... huge mistake, he cancelled last minute for another party instead. The difficult part is we spent hours / days trying to find the best BBQ for our event, and take a chance here and not only does Jim cancel a week out leaving us barely any time to find alternatives... but he tried to hide from it! It was clear afterwards he frankly wasn't going to tell us, he ignored my messages and I had to use other means to get a response from him. The messages speak for themselves... just no class, zero respect, and a flake. If you plan on catering for an event, use the SD top 3 BBQ spots or even look a little north. They are super responsive and at least you know they'll show up / respond. We ended up going with Grand Ole BBQ and it was incredible.

There have been rave reviews about Jim on our local Facebook page and our neighbors mentioned it…read moreduring a conversation we had to get some for our Friendsgiving. I had a question regarding the chicken and so I reached on the website and was provided a prompt response. I placed my order for pick up 2 days later. They do offer delivery if local as well. I ordered a half order of brisket (point); 2lbs of pork belly; and 2lbs of chicken. Total was about $150. We had a party of 4 adults and 3 picky kids. Upon pick up the order was quick and easy. It was actually ready before our scheduled pick up time! (Email was sent with estimated time.) The food was still hot when we started to dig in 30 mins later. The brisket came whole so we had to cut it. Pork belly came in large bite sized pieces. Chicken came chopped per my request. Everything was sooo delicious, juicy, and flavorful. I'm not too keen on smoke flavored or dry brisket but Jim's totally changed my mind! Blew all of us away. For a party of 4 adults, this would last us 3 meals. We couldn't stop raving about it afterwards!!! My personal fave is the pork belly. The sauce was sweet, tangy, and had a bite. I couldn't get enough! Brisket was fatty but I love fattier pieces of meat. The chicken looked dry but it was tender and full of flavor! I was pleasantly surprised. I will definitely order again from Jim's! Very satisfied and highly recommended! B

Now I finally understand why every time I drove by this strip mall, there was a long line out the…read moredoor and people waiting on the sidelines just to get their name on the list. LOL I really liked how easy the waitlist process was. You show up, scan the QR code, add your name, number of people in your party, and get updates while you wait. Super simple and convenient. The owner, Syed Afzal, was up front checking on things while guests were being seated and to-go orders were flying out the door. He was incredibly pleasant and took the time to chat with me about the most popular items, especially for a busy Friday night after 10pm. He went over the top sellers, the most unique dishes, and he even shared a funny story about a couple who had apparently gotten into an argument/fight a few weeks back over a reserved table. LOL He also mentioned the other restaurants he and his partners have opened throughout NorCal and SoCal. Such a cool, welcoming guy, and you can tell there's a lot of pride behind what they're building and they love what they do. Now let's talk about the food and the atmosphere. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. The whole restaurant had such great energy, with so many guests clearly enjoying their food just as much as I was, and some were celebrating something special by the way they were dressed. I had the goat dum biryani, and while it was packed with flavor, it eventually got a little too spicy for me, even with plenty of raita on top. So I happily took the rest home for a visiting sibling who loves spicy food. The chicken malai kebab, though? Absolutely to die for. Tender, flavorful, and easily something I would order again and again. The service was top-notch and the staff always came with a smile. Multiple people checked on me throughout the meal, and the entire restaurant ran like a well-oiled machine. I can't wait to come back with a big group so we can order a ton of different dishes and try even more of the menu. This place is popular for a reason. Couldn't be happier!

I used to love this place, but unfortunately, the quality seems to have gone downhill. Two of the…read moresauce containers I received were visibly swollen from pressure buildup, which made me concerned that they may have spoiled. I did not feel comfortable eating them, and it was disappointing that they were served to a customer in that condition. The Lamb Sheekh Kebab was also underwhelming. For $23.99, I expected a more generous portion than the relatively small amount I received. The lamb itself was dry and crumbly, which made the price even harder to justify. With what they're charging, I expected better quality and more reasonable portions. The tandoori chicken looked flavorful but was surprisingly bland. The chicken biryani and chicken 65 were the highlights of the order. But overall, the experience did not live up to what I remembered from this place.