Island Gourmet was a regular spot for Filipino cuisine when I used to live in the area and I still…read morestop by whenever I get a chance driving back from the Bay. It is located in a small plaza so there's ample parking. Although it is not a big place, it is clean and organized with plenty of tables and the food is BIG in authentic Filipino flavor. This spot offers buffet style serving a variety of Filipino food. You can order à la carte as well as their 1 item or 2 item plate specials. This visit I ordered a 2 item special with the 2 pcs veggie lumpia, monggo bean stew and half rice/half pancit. So delicious just like how my mom and dad used to cook Filipino food. For dessert, gotta get halo halo Lol Sooo good! They also sell some Filipino ice cream. There is a small butcher shop inside offering a few select fresh cut meat, along with fresh longoniza (Filipino sweet sausage). And a few doors down, they also have a small supermarket. Check 'em out, one of the best Filipino spots in the 209! Service is always very good and the staff are very friendly and nice.

Catered food from here is good. Not much complaints but also, not many places to choose from here…read more Giving 5 stars because food was good and reasonably priced for catering.

I've been a customer of Simply Bread and more for many years now and it's consistently delicious!…read more The owner Mindy freshly bakes everything in the morning and her sourdough bread is so good! You can tell it's made with love and a great starter! Not only does she do all different kinds of sourdough breads, she's also does some amazingly delicious protein donuts as well. With great customer service and delicious homemade goodies, we will continue to be returning customers in the future and support this women owned small business!

Mikasa Asian Bistro & Sushi is a place to visit for very good Japanese cuisine. We all ordered…read moreBentos that gives you two selections from a very generous selection of food items. The service was good, and our servers filled our water glasses without asking. There is a full bar to order your favorite adult drinks to go with your dinner. The ambiance is Asian with Japanese decor through out the restaurant. Bento food item selected: Ahi BBQ Beef ribs - 4.5/5 Very flavorful teriyaki marinated beef ribs. It appears you get a single beef rib which is cut into sections. My beef ribs had excess fat that could have been trimmed. That being said, the BBQ beef ribs were very tasty and delicious. Ahi Sashimi - 5/5 The ahi was excellent. The texture and firmness was there just like how fresh ahi sashimi should be. The slices were generous, NOT thinly cut like at other places. Kudos for Mikasa on this selection! Tempura - 4/5 The tempura batter was crunchy, but not a flakey crunch how it is suppose to be. The veggies were cooked just right. The carrots and broccoli were tender, not hard or crunchy. The shrimp tempura was also fried just right. All went well with the tempura sauce. Saba Shioyaki - 4/5 The saba Shioyaki (Japanese grilled mackerel) was slightly on the dry side, but still had some tenderness and tasted very good. The Saba was not overly salty. The Saba was overall very good. Spicy Tuna roll - 5/5 The spicy ahi had some heat, but not overly spicy. The spicy mayo was creamy with a decent amount of kick. A very nice selection. We all enjoyed our experience at Mikasa Bistro & Sushi Bar. I will be revisiting Mikasa for an update review looking for consistency in food prep and service. I would recommend giving Mikasa a visit if you're in Tracy looking for a nice place to eat.

I've always enjoyed Mikasa, but if you want to try some real good sushi and enjoy a nice day out,…read moretake a drive to Murphys, California and eat at, Doke Sushi, 403 Main Street 209 890-3963

Stopped by Livermore's farmers market and wow this did not disappoint. Given I was hangry after my…read morehair appointment but I knew this was the right move. Got the 1 meat 1 side plate for $16 and was more than full. The rub on the ribs I got was insane and the mac n cheese creamy. Ribs fell off the bone wow. When I got home I added some veggies cuz i am that girl now , and some pickled jalapenos. 100 would get again.

Good bbq. Not the best, but with few changes, possible in the talks. Sausage had good flavor and a…read morelil kick but a bit dry. Brisket had good texture & consistency & flavor bit very salty. Beans and mac were pretty good nothing too soecial. Service was great, (was at livermore pop up), im down to invest n keep coming back once in a while to see how they improve. Street fair vibes with friendly service hit tho!

Unfortunately there's no picture! Back story: since we…read moremoved from the Bay we have been looking for a pupuseria for years! I got home, ripped the foil and added my curtido and salsa! First bite..... And woo-hoo ! Explosion of flavor! The masa for the pupusa wasn't dry , the ratio of filling to masa, perfection! Definitely did not disappoint! Jalapeno/cheese and revuelta was what I ordered! Hands down 100/10 Will update with pictures when we go back, cuz we going back!

Why is no one talking about this place?! This place is an absolute hidden gem. The pupusas were…read moreridiculously delicious -- perfectly thick, STUFFED with melty cheese, and packed with flavor. The crispy cheese on the edges alone deserved its own round of applause. The curtido and salsa were fresh and balanced, not overpowering, just the perfect complement. And let's talk about the fried plantains with beans and sour cream... WOW. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, the beans were rich and savory, and that cool sour cream on top tied everything together beautifully. Don't let the fact that it's inside a gas station deter you! It's a definite must try! Super reasonable prices, and food that clearly tastes homemade. The owners are so kind and service on point! Call ahead if you're on a time crunch because they are made fresh otherwise be patient, it's worth it! I'll definitely be back -- this spot is too good not to share (but also tempting to gatekeep).

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.

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

This WOMAN can cook! It's so funny we started following each other on IG, and little did we know…read morethat she is actually friends with my sisters and family friends from way back! BS kitchen had the longest line in the Kitakeats SJ Event & well with good reason! She makes the tastiest bbq, yummy Mac salad, and her vinegar is my fave! Her overall personality too, is just so friendly and kind! I really hope everyone gets a chance to experience her delicious food and pls continue to support her growing brand!

Food: BBQ chicken 10/10!!!: this chicken was hella bomb AND…read moreshe added more sauce. It was so juicy Kalbi 10/10: also bomb but my fave is the bbq chicken Wish I got to try their candy pork belly but we would've had to wait a little to try. I also want to try their tri tip too. Service: 10/10 so friendly! They remind me of my own auntie and uncle. General: Was able to try their food when I went to Ube Fest in Albany! It was so good. The meat (ulam -- we say in Tagalog) to rice ratio was perfect! They didn't skimp out on the meat. I didn't eat the potato salad bc personal preference but my bf's dad ate ours and theirs as well. My bf and I are looking forward to when we can cross paths again

On the way back home from the Bay Area and decided to stop by for ramen at 88 Bao Bao. First time…read morevisiting 88 Bao Bao so I was excited to check out this place. And it did not disappoint! This spot is located in a shopping plaza and there are plenty of parking. Inside is well organized and clean with plenty of dining tables and cool wall decors. There is a wall-mounted TV displaying the culture. Once inside, I was greeted and welcomed to pick any open table. There is a table-top digital touch pad which displays the full menu and browse through to select items to order including drinks except for water which can be requested from the server. Many different selections for ramen flavor and dim sum!! Placed an order the following: ***Wonton ramen with bok choy and egg, mild spiciness $15.99 - 5/5 ***Shrimp and pork shaomai $13.95 - 5/5 ***Green tea (cold) $3 - 4/5 The server also provided some water as requested. The wonton ramen was sooo good and delicious! And I love bok choy anytime! The shrimp and pork shaomai was very savory and tasty! The chili sauce could be a bit more spicy but it was still good! The green tea cold drink was very refreshing and soothing, especially on a hot day. Staff are very friendly and courteous. Great customer service and very respectful. Will be back again when in the area. I highly recommend!

Very disappointing! Asked if the Ramen was made in house and they said yes. This is packaged Ramen…read morewith just some added ingredients. Very thin broth with no body whatsoever. This is packaged and the noodles taste like it as well. The dumplings are sweeter than Shanghai which already is very sweet The wrappers on both the steamed and the pan fried is quite thick which, if you know about quality Shanghai steam dumplings it's all about the wrapper and the pan fried as well Chili oil has no taste, etc. etc.