Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

I ordered Barya for my birthday party and was very impressed! I loved the Filipino fusion take on…read moremany of my favorite dishes, including the oxtail lumpia and peanut butter dipping sauce! That was a crowd favorite and gone by the end of the night, I will say that sauce in particular should he swerved warm but it was honestly fine cold. It was easy using their website to send in inquire for the catering event. It's important to be detailed on what you want, where the location willl be and how many people you plan to have. Day of the event chef rod was texting me asking me a couple follow up questions to ensure food came correctly! He came on time and had everything ready to go. It was quite delicious and we barely had any left overs. I felt that the price was affordable and a service I would do again.

I've had Het Say on my radar for a while and I finally got to try it. My friend and I ordered the…read morepork rib rice plate, the Champa chicken curry noodle soup, the pate chaud and also one of the cookies. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The owners are very nice and they are quite lovely. The pork ribs were fall off the bone and their fish sauce went perfectly well with the ribs and rice. The chicken curry noodle soup had a really good flavor and it was very comforting and you can definitely taste the love in the soup. The cookie reminds me of like a Vietnamese version of a granola bar and it was simple yet pleasant. I also like the pate chaud but I wished it was a little bit more warmer and crispy but overall I cannot wait to come back and try their other dishes. Lots of seating available around the park near the food truck as well.

Hết Sẩy isn't your typical Vietnamese restaurant. Instead of the usual pho and vermicelli bowls,…read moreyou'll find creative takes on Southern Vietnamese flavors that feel both familiar and completely new. Everything is thoughtfully prepared, from the flaky hand pies to the banh mi and rotating seasonal specials. The ingredients are high quality, the flavors are bold, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. It's a little pricier than your neighborhood Vietnamese spot, but you're paying for craftsmanship rather than quantity. If you're looking to explore a different side of Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose, Hết Sẩy lives up to its name.

While I'm not a fan of the value, the quality and execution is 5 star. Kikuchi has been at my local…read morebrewery Steel Bonnet in Scotts Valley a bunch lately and it's my second time trying his tasty offerings. I have tried the Tsukune twice now, a tasty meatball creation. Today I also had the Bara Tama, pork belly with thick slices of onion. They are both savory delights but the sweet of the onion paired with the salt of the pork belly and a dab of horseradish mustard makes it my new favorite! It's also over 90 degrees out today and the guy is cooking under a pop up in the parking lot, committed to his craft!

When I went to Japan last year, yakitori from the charcoal grill was one of the most memorable…read moremeals I've ever had. I won't forget how there were tasty options around every corner in Tokyo. Ever since I went to Japan last year, I crave delicious yakitori from a charcoal grill in the Bay Area and always seek out new places to try. I finally tried Okibiyaki-Kikuchi as a yakitori pop-up at ShaKa brewing after eyeing it for a long time. The grilled meat skewers were so delicious and enjoyable to eat with a cold beer flight from ShaKa brewing. The chef is a master of yakitori. I tried hatsu, kalbi, shishito, kimo, and bara tama. I can describe a perfect night like this. A perfect night included skewers from the live ember grill by the master chef and a beer flight. The flavors are legit-- the process of preparing the meat is impressive, and the technique with the charcoal grill brings out the best flavors. The Bay Area is treated to authentic flavors like in Japan. It is recommended that should arrive to the pop-up early as they ran out of the chicken skewers. I will absolutely order the chicken skin and thigh again and again. I also tried his pop up at Clandestine Brewery as well. The quality is so consistent and delicious. I like the vibe of eating like in a picnic style outdoors with a cold glass of beer. Nothing beats that for me. Follow @okibiyaki_kikuchi on IG to see where he pops up next.

There is this benefit of living in the bay area. You have diverse food options and you can…read moredefinitely explore and expect some of your local favorites from back home. (India) This was our first time ordering from this kitchen, although we were late they extra effort to ensure we get our order delivered today. And we appreciate it. There isn't anything confusing with the menu, they're clearly vocal about what they're offering. It's traditional donne style biryani. It takes a good amount of time, preparation and experience to get it right. But we were impressed by how delicious the biryani was. It gave us some sweat due to heat but it was nice one to experience. We also got a Guntur chicken, it was delicious and represented Guntur chilli spice. We hope to get more of their food to try next time. Make sure you explore their menu and also keep in mind they have delivery options but it has time constraints. Good luck

Extremely disappointed. There was barely any mutton pieces in the Donne biryani but there were…read moreplenty of bare bones. Lately the quality has gone down from before. I held off from writing a bad review last time I got the biryani few backs from here thinking it was just a one off scenario but this seems to be the trend now. Will avoid ordering from here from now onwards.

Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

1st time here and the food was great. A family owned gem , hidden downtown that offers great bbq…read moreand atmosphere. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! Brisket was tender and had a good smoke ring ;paired great with the bbq sauce. Fried chicken was amazing with hot sauce.(it was super crispy and was freshly cooked ; nice and hot !) Fish n chips were seasoned well and just fell apart when you bit into it. So good! The sides were all delicious....cornbread hit the spot. Going to have a drink at their bar seating area next time they had a great selection. They made us feel like family here! Great for hosting events too ( large party seating available)

We pass by Lockeford often. We see the billboard promoting Big Daddy's BBQ. We decided to stop in…read moreand buy a full rack of ribs, a bbq Turkey leg to bring home and an ice cream cone. The interior is a small shop, with a welcoming, friendly gal to take your order. Big guy in the rear is the bbq chef. You order there and go outside to pick up your food and/or sit outside to eat. The seating area offers plenty of chairs and tables with shade or without. It was February and a bit chilly and windy. In short time our food was ready. We had the pleasure of smelling it all the way home to Placerville. The ribs were big, meaty, soft and tender. There was a delicious spice and flavor that you really didn't need the bbq sauce (provided) on it at all. My husband and I ate our first couple without the sauce and then he ate a few more with the sauce. These ribs were delicious! We paid $30 for a full rack of ribs and $16 for the Turkey leg. We know where to go when craving ribs. Nicely done here.

I really wanted to support this local business, especially after a great first experience where the…read moreribs were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Unfortunately, my second visit was a major disappointment and a waste of over $150. While the portions are generous, the quality just wasn't there this time. The smoked turkey leg tasted boiled and lacked flavor, the ribs were incredibly dry, and though the brisket was tender, it had no seasoning. I drove 35 minutes on a Friday hoping for another great meal, but the inconsistency was frustrating. I hope they can get back to their original quality.

I had to chime in here based on the other two reviews. I agree, there were definitely issues with…read morethe execution of the event - we had to wait in a long line out front for quite some time even though the organizers asked you to arrive early. Then you got inside and immediately waited in one line to get your tickets and another to select your table...then as soon as you got in you waited in ANOTHER long line to order a drink. Definitely poor planning on part of the event organizers. That said...the event itself was AMAZING! The decor, the staff, the food was phenomenal. Everything on the menu was themed based on the show and the portions were huge, we left very full. The entertainment was fun. For anyone who is a huge Game of Thrones fan, this was an event to remember. We dressed in theme and had a blast taking pictures with the props. It seems the event organizers have some kinks to work out with the venue but I would definitely attend another themed event by them.

SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!…read more Here's the breakdown: ENTRANCE: lined up early to get the tables we wanted. Doors opened about an hour late. Many arrived there after work and didn't eat hoping to scarf down some good food, they were very disappointed. ALCOHOL: decent, pricey, comes with some memorabilia you can take home. If you ordered the pairing, you may or may not have the pairing in time with your meal. Cocktail hour was more than an hour, doors were still closed to the banquet room. Still starving. If you're not a drinker then you'll find yourself waiting/standing somewhere just people watching. FOOD: After over 2 hours you finally get a small appetizer. The butter on the table was apparently decoration for bread that will be served way later and cold. The food comes in slowly and cold. You can tell it was sitting out long. By the way, you share the small servings with other starving attendants who'll hopefully leave some good stuff on the platter for you. "SHOW": there was no show. There were people dressed up as characters, they recited random lines from the show and sometimes poorly. One "scene" did not connect with the previous one. It was literally "actors" saying 2-3 lines then getting off stage. They make for good pictures later though. SERVICE: order every drink you'll ever want at the beginning because it will take you that long to get your drink. Ask to pay the bill before everyone else does because it actually took an over an HOUR (no joke) to get the bill and pay it after we've eaten and asked for the bill. It was a 3-4 course meal and it took forever to get our food...FOREVER. I'm pregnant and had a headache because i was so hungry. I survived off preggy pops and water. DECORATIONS: like a high school Halloween party. Staff dressed up looked good though. OVERALL: good concept, poor execution. I enjoyed going with my family and having a shared experience of something we all enjoyed but we could've thrown a party of our own at home. Would not go again. 2 stars

Delicious food. I tried them at Steel Bonnet brewery in Scotts Valley. very nice people.read more

This was actually the first time I've ever had Venezuelan food, and goodness was I impressed!! I…read moreloved the plantain like chips they were perfectly crisp and freshly made in front of me!! The aerapa (chicken) was delicious!! I definitely want to check out their food truck since this was a catered pop-up at my school, but I was very impressed with their menu. I just wish they were open earlier on my lunchtime so I could actually get their food for lunch instead of only for dinner time. I will definitely be back!! Service was great ambience was very fun and relaxing and both employees seemed like they really enjoyed what they were doing! Very clean and organized at my pop-up for my school!

The service is awesome! I've eaten here before and the food is amazing! It is Asian fusion food at…read moreits finest. The traditional food items were to die for! Their coffee is amazing with the combinations! Tea options were great too!

We've always ordered take out from here and everything we've ordered has been amazing! However, we…read morefinally got the chance to dine in today! We came around 4pm on a Sunday and there wasn't anyone dining in, so we got seated right away. I was in awe of how pretty the restaurant was, so the host sat us in the corner with the pretty signage and artificial cherry blossom tree hehe. The menu is very big, which can be a bit overwhelming. We decided to stick to our usual order, short rib/bone marrow fried rice and crispy chicken fried rice, but decided to try the shaken beef fries as an appetizer. The food came out really quick, since it was just us there at the time. The shaken beef on the fries were very tender and just melts in your mouth! When we packed our leftovers, you can see the juices from the beef spilling out lol. My bf gave me some of the crispy chicken skin from his bowl and it was so good; you can hear the crunch when I bit into it! My short rib/bone marrow fried rice was amazing as usual and very filling. We agreed that the food tastes even better when it's served fresh! We both enjoyed our drinks; sunset (mango hibiscus) and sparkling passionfruit calamansi. They have so many drinks that sound so good! Matcha, tea, fruit tea, milk tea, coffee, dessert drinks, and so much more! Our waiter, Duy, was very friendly and provided us with great customer service. We appreciated him checking up on us and making sure we were content with our meal. I would love to try their other dishes, but I keep coming back for the same thing haha. Maybe I'll try something new next time!

We catered a traditional vegetarian Maharashtrian meal from Pranita's Kitchen for a 20-person event…read moreand were extremely happy with the food and service. The process for working with Pranita on a menu plan, payment, and food pickup was seamless. Most importantly, the food itself was authentic, delicious, properly spiced, and not oily. We received many compliments from both our Indian, as well as non-Indian guests about how tasty and flavorful the food was. We strongly recommend Pranita's catering services and would be happy to cater from her for future events!

Yummy food home style food. She does delivery also and very responsive. Super convenient and easy…read moreordering process. I have been using her regularly for over 3 years .