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.

How the heck did they make their bread because WHAT??? This must be the most divine banh mi I've…read moreever had in the US. I think the bread makes it so unique. The bread is crunchy yet so light at the same time. HOW. But I think what makes it most unique is the way they toasted it. Was it toasted? Or was this another technique? I can't tell. But omg. I had this yesterday and contemplating coming back today. Anyway...enough of my banh mi rant. I've also had their ice dishes before but never posted it. But also very delicious! You honestly can't go wrong. For those who are unfamiliar with this business, it's truly a small business and they're parked right outside in the rose garden area. There's not much seating but plenty of park tables and benches nearby.

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.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

Well, this was my second time here. The first time was with family, and the food was fantastic. So,…read moreI decided to come back. After watching a review on social media, I decided to try something new. I had to try the cracklin' chicken bites. I ordered the southern fried fish, added the brisket, and the collard greens. After I ordered, I went to the bar to order a gin and tonic. I asked for the Bombay Sapphire gin. Then, it turned into an unreal experience. When I got my drink, I asked the female bartender if she added lemon or lime. She gave me "the look" and said I did not ask for lemon or lime. Taken aback, I told her that I've never had a gin and tonic without lemon or lime. She then replied, "rude". I proceeded to apologize, and then she acquiesced and gave me a garnish. I thanked her and again apologized. She was having none of it. I was in a great mood because I still tipped her. However, it has been bugging me ever since July 25. Hence, my review. Back to the food. My food was delicious, flavorful, and portion sizes were great. In fact, I am taking my parents there today. However, we are going to go to the one on South of Market--just in case I want a gin and tonic. I will be sure to ask for lime this time. :)

The barbecue is just okay, but they are very expensive.And it's not worth paying that much for that…read moretaste.

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

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 chicken arepa was amazing with both the green and orange sauce. The cheese empanada was…read moreabsolutely bursting with cheese. The star of the show were their sauces.

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

We had a great meal here with delicious Vietnamese fusion dishes. The entire menu was creative…read moreand interesting, so it was difficult to pick, but we ended up with: * Banh Mi French Toast: baguette French toast, burnt egg cream, candied bacon, strawberry, and Vietnamese coffee sauce * Short Ribs-Bone Marrow Fried Rice: roasted bone marrow, beef cheek, onion, fried egg, and Thai basil chimmichurri * Soy Garlic Chicken Sticky Rice: breaded crispy chicken, sticky rice, pate, pickled onion, crispy shallot, and fried egg * Dino Ribs Pho The portion sizes were just right. Service couple be a little more attentive, but we were low-maintenance. It took awhile for us to get our water filled and to-go boxes, but we were not in a hurry. I would love to try more of the menu next time.

My weekly to go!! Amazing home style food, delicious, less oil and spices - great for…read moretoddlers/kids! Delivers across the bay area! Very responsive- we not only order our regular meals, but also got an event catered from her- Everyone loved the food!

We recently used Pranita's kitchen for our Greh Pravesh (house entering) ceremony and absolutely…read moreloved it! The food was super delicious, the quantity of the food was immense that we ended up eating for next 2 days as well and the pricing was pretty reasonable. She is super friendly and we could feel the love with which she cooked our catering order. Since it was a religious function, she ensured she prepared a no onion no garlic yet super yummy and absolutely fresh food, respecting our rituals. She even added extra pooris for us in the order. Everyone loved the food at our party and the whole experience was delightful. Thank you Pranita's kitchen for making this event super special for us, everyone went home happy. We would continue to work with you in future for any catering needs and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great and price friendly catering. Thanks a bunch !