I've been wanting to try Mendocino Farms since I heard they were opening in Davis, and I finally…read moremade it over to the new location on Russell Boulevard. I'm glad I did because everything was delicious. I ordered the pork belly banh mi and a cup of the Greek lemon chicken and farro soup. The banh mi was definitely the highlight. The pork belly was moist, tender, chewy, and really flavorful, and the crunchy vegetables added a great contrast. The ciabatta was perfectly soft with just a little bit of grilling and worked really well with everything in the sandwich. It was also a pretty substantial portion. I could only finish half and took the other half home for my son to try. The Greek lemon chicken and farro soup was also really good. I would have loved a little more lemon zing to it, but that's really my only critique of the food. Tenisha helped me during my visit and was super friendly and welcoming, which made a great first impression for a new location. My lunch came in just under $30, so it's definitely on the pricier side for a sandwich-and-soup lunch. That said, everything tasted fresh and high quality, with plenty of protein and vegetables, and the pricing seems pretty comparable to the other options in this newly updated shopping area. Overall, this was a great first visit. The food was fresh, delicious, and felt like a healthier lunch option without sacrificing flavor. I've been waiting for Mendocino Farms to open and went a little out of my way to finally try it, and it was absolutely worth the trip. I'll definitely be back.

The Modern Caesar is my always go to salad! The avocado, grape tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan,…read moresuperfood munchies, romaine, kale, baby spinach, cabbage, Caesar dressing is absolutely delicious! The best part of today's experience was the incredible vibe in the restaurant! The welcoming smiling faces and the conversation with the staff. Server Amy rocked!!!! Manager Samantha and Catering Manager were very kind. Great conversation! The new location is clean and great music! Love the great lighting for great photos!

The food was pretty good. I really liked the truffle fries and the dragon fruit strawberry…read morerefresher. Areeba gave our party great service, she was very nice and attentive.

This was our fifth time dining at Urban Plates - so obviously we enjoy it enough to return. We have…read moretried many things and some favs include the chicken caesar salad, the thai noodle salad and the burger. Tonight I had the chicken with brussel sprouts and steamed broccolini. My husband had the grass fed steak with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. Always good and fresh - I enjoyed mine and he said the flavor was great but the steak was a little fatty. Nice healthy options and always great service - tonight India helped ring us up. I like that you can order from a team member or do it self-service.

Food: multiple selections of poké which you can request samples of; portions are huge and full of…read moreflavor; there's an option to add a style for added flavor Service: very friendly staff; family-friendly, family-owned spot Ambiance: multiple tables that seat 2 or more, some with high seats; clean; quiet

My son have been raving about this Poke spot. He said it's just as good as the poke we had in…read moreHawaii. I have to agree! We came on a Sunday around lunch time. The place was pretty busy with tables mostly occupied. We were ordering to go and the wait was about 10 minutes or so. We both got the poke bowl and these are the steps. 1. Select a base - Sushi rice, Brown rice or Spring mix salad. 2. Select 2 flavors. There are about 12 options of Ahi, Salmon and Shrimp. It was my first time and I always like to go with their recommendations, which is Furikake Bomb Ahi and Salmon Bomb. Great names because they were bombs! 3. Select Loaded Options aka toppings! I like that you pick a style which includes a set of toppings, instead of selecting the toppings individually. I bet that saves a lot of time. We both got the Delilah's Style which has seaweed salad, cucumbers, surimi crab, wonton chips, edamame, mangoes, massago, furikake and unagi sauce. If you like it spicy, I would get the Tropical Style with spicy mayo. Ahi and Salmon were fresh with mild (but tasty) seasoning that's not too much that you can still taste the fish. I absolutely love the wonton chips. This is not the typical wonton chips. Incredibly crunchy and thicker pieces. The toppings are vibrant, fresh and delicious! The portions are generous. I couldn't finish it in one sitting. Next time I go back I want to try the sushi wrap and musubis. This is a hidden gem in Davis.

Burmese food is basically a flavor bomb that shows up unannounced and suddenly you're emotionally…read moreattached. My Burma downtown is doing the most in the best way--great location, solid vibes, and service that actually feels like they want you there (rare, honestly). Everything is super veg-friendly with plenty of swaps and mods, which I always appreciate because some places act like removing meat is a personal insult. Fun fact: Burmese cuisine is one of the only Southeast Asian cuisines where fermented tea leaves (yes, edible tea salad energy) are a legit staple. Would absolutely come back, preferably hungry again so I can over-order like I have no self control.

my family finished our meal in under 30 minutes LOL everything tasted vaguely comforting/familiar…read moreand each dish had a unique depth of flavors. this cuisine is generally family-style aka pick one dish per person but everyone shares the dishes. appetizer took five mins and food came out about ten minutes after that. the restaurant itself is nice for a family sit-down but not too formal as the chefs are cooking within view and it is high energy inside. lettuce wraps: we got shrimp, flavor was good and it was about 10 pieces of lettuce, so enough for 4 pineapple fried rice: nothing crazy, a little oily, but definitely good mango shrimp: a little sweet for my liking and i didn't like the herbs - very fragrant and good. broccoli was undercooked/hard tho lamb curry: a little tough but flavor was pretty good, there was a lot of meat but you have to get a side to get through all of it eggplant curry: the skin on the eggplant was very hard and unpleasant (wish it was charred or something), eggplant insides were soft and the curry itself tasted good. dry cooked chicken: super tender chicken pieces, a lot of vegetables, slight coconut flavor, definitely my favorite & highly recommend

So we've done take out from here once before and dined in. If you can, dining in is better. Portion…read moreseems to be bigger and more white sauce. I always get the combo plate since that's why Mediterranean go to. The meats are pretty tender and I love how they give you so much white sauce. What's different about this place is that they give you toppings such as beans, chick peas, and olives which went pretty well with the salad and plate. Helps to balance out all the meat. Their falafel balls are okay for me. Overall, Shah's has really good Mediterranean food. Give it a try.

Shah's finally has a physical location, right in the middle of the newly redone University Mall…read more Just like with all the other businesses in the same (strip)mall, the parking is a big problem: there are just too many patrons, and not that many spots. But that should not distract from the yummy Mediterranean food that you can find at Shah's. It's totally worth the hassle with finding a place to park. The interior is on a smaller side, only few tables inside, and the ordering is at the counter. Pick an option from the menu-either a wrap or platter-and the friendly staff will make it in front of you. You just add stuff to it as you go. Think of it as a Middle Eastern Subway or a Chipotle. For the meat options they offer chicken or lamb, but there is also falafel and fish options for those with different dietary needs. We tried both the chicken and lamb, in gyro and platter form. The portions at Shah's are very generous and you can make it even more filling by adding more condiments and toppings to it. Warning: the spicy sauce is actually spicy, not "American spicy", so take that into mind when ordering. I also noticed Shah's also carries burgers and sides such as fries or chicken nuggets, but we did not try that on this visit. For filling and quick meal, Shah's is (still) one of the best options in town. It is great that they're open late and now have a brick-and-mortar presence, so we don't have to wonder where the truck will be parked.

Okay Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie is very French, very clean, very white decor aesthetic... bright,…read moreminimal, airy vibes. You can see a lot of the prep happening which feels intentional and adds to the whole aesthetic. It was packed (but also... every cafe in Davis is packed??), and I got lucky snagging a seat. There's indoor plus a covered outdoor area that I loved. Menu-wise, if you eat everything you're thriving. Vegetarians have options. Vegans... you can make it work, but you'll be doing a little remixing. Plenty of non-dairy milks though, so drinks are easy. And speaking of -- the yumberry spritzer?? yeah I'm thinking about it again. I'm not even a carbonation person and somehow this was insanely good. Got the berry, already planning my return for the blue one. Staff looked like actual pastry chefs (uniforms on point), super friendly, good energy all around. Also randomly spotted a Korean item on the menu which threw me for a second but I'm into it. There's grab-and-go too if you're in a rush. Not my first pick if you're strictly vegan and want a full spread, but still really cute and worth popping in... if only for that drink.

A bit pricey, but very visually appealing so it's sure to please if giving these as a gift. We…read moretried several items, the cookies were my favorite as far as taste, the rest were all very sweet, requiring coffee to cut the sweetness. I felt like I would've liked a little more cake to the desserts, as the various filling take up most of the dessert. The apple taste like apple pie filling surrounded by a white chocolate. The passionfruit was the only one I didn't like, thought it tastes like soap, but I'm not a passionfruit fan. The cherry was sweet but light in flavor, the chocolate hazelnut was the best, tasting like a large Ferrero Rocher. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

Stop by for lunch today with the family. We got the falafel platter and the gyro platter so that we…read morecould share. With the student discount and a drink our total came out to about $30, which I think is a pretty good deal. I have to agree with a lot of the comments here in saying that the falafel is really good. The falafel was nice and moist, not dry at all and that perfect balance of like crumbly, but still able to maintain it shape. It appeared really well with the rice and the sauce. Speaking of which, sauces. They do not skip. My only complaint about the platter is that there aren't a ton of veggies/salad, but that's really not that big of a deal. The veggies are pretty good though, they've got a sauce and seasoned well. The gyro platter itself was pretty good, I actually really liked that the meat isn't shaved, rather it's cubed. It makes the meat feel and taste a lot more tender and juicy, as I find the shaved meat can run a little dry. Not much to say about service or ambience, as I wasn't really there for that or really paying attention. The person that was running the register was kind enough. I totally forgot until after we had ordered that they are known for their burgers. Will stop by at a later date to give that a try and update the review.

Show your student ID before you pay to get 15% discount!!…read more Going to compare this to Sam's Mediterranean. Both are good and would come back to both, just different vibes and styles of food. These two definitely cheaper and better to go to than Royal Kabob. Falafel Corner is more take-outey less homey vibes, less vegetables. Hummus has less rich taste, but as a non Middle Eastern person I think it's still authentic, just more take out vibe. Compared to Sam's, less bread but good especially when hot, no red sauce, more meat, less vegetables, less flavorful rice. I like Sam's better, but I understand the high reviews and would bring others here.

Great place to meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat, and have a drink. Outdoor and indoor…read moreseating available. Friendly staff that is prompt and courteous. Plenty of beers on top, and plenty of gastropub fare to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on the street. Lots of space to spread out. Relatively family friendly where tables are spread out and no one can really hear your table. Lots of decent family-friendly food options as well. Solid choice if you're in the area, looking for a pizza, salad, beer, or something to munch on while you're hanging out with your buddies.

Chose Bull N' Mouth to celebrate a best girl's birthday, and I feel like the stars aligned with…read morethat decision. Tuesday around 4pm ended up being the perfect time to slip in, avoid the crowds, and actually get to chat with Scotty about the menu. Since it was our first time here, we appreciated his food and drink recommendations, and he absolutely steered us right. We sat in the decked-out "Library" room, which felt like stepping into an old-school den with deep red leather sofas, bookshelves, and an impressive collection of art and decor. Overall, a fantastic experience. The icing on the cake was the service, which was truly top shelf. Every community has those people who become part of what makes it special, Scotty is clearly one of those people. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

This is one of my favorite sushi spots. It's very clean and welcoming. The atmosphere is a bit more…read moreupscale so it would definitely be a great date night or a first time date! It's in the same parking lot as the nugget, so plenty of parking and can also run errands in this area. The service is always professional and attentive. But let's get down to business- THE FISH. Every type of sushi and sashimi I've had here has been so incredibly fresh and HITS. The salmon is melt in your mouth. They do a great job at their pairings, which is why I love getting the lunch special. The chef selects it- which I love- and although no substitutions or special requests for this - I explained to the server that I don't eat octopus and they happily obliged. It's also a great deal! For 20 bucks you get 3pcs chef choice Nigiri and Chef Special Roll along with miso and a decent sized salad. Keep in mind the lunch special is only served weekdays 11am-3pm only (not on Holidays or weekend) and take-out served with salad only. They have tea and sake, both which are a must for me (need at least one with sushi!) Everything here is top notch- the fish, the service, the atmosphere, and all the small things in between like the miso and tea. If you are into sushi, this is a must go to!

We stopped by for a post-graduation lunch. The restaurant wasn't too busy and we were quickly…read moreseated! The inside is very clean and the staff is friendly. I opted for a bento box with teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu. It came with some fun sides including a salad, some kind of pickled veggies, and a tempura type of side. I was really impressed with the chicken teriyaki and katsu! They were both very flavorful and the portions were great. I was able to share with my family and they enjoyed it, too! The owner was very nice and my cousin enjoyed discussing the world cup game that was going on with him. Overall, we had a lovely experience and would come back.

Chris Wong is truly talented! I hired him for my dads birthday dinner...with all the Covid stuff,…read morehe had to deliver the food (no biggie), but it was still SO DELICIOUS. He was super easy to work with, always got back to me in a timely manner, very professional and friendly. My family and I were very satisfied with the food he cooked. I would absolutely use him again and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for an awesome chef/caterer.

I hired Chris for my wedding rehearsal dinner. I am so lucky t have found him. We went to a…read morebrewery and he brought me everything to serve and give to my guests. They food was so amazing and everyone was asking for his information.