We had the dogs with us, so we needed a place with outdoor seating…read more The review is mainly for the extra effort that the staff made to accommodate all of us. They moved around the tables to make sure we were in the shade. The waiter even brought out a container of water for my dogs. He later brought out a extra container of water. I'm not sure if they go through this much effort for everyone, but I really appreciate the effort. The food was good also. I got the poutine off the specials. It was great

Definitely check this local restaurant out! The staff was friendly and service was great. Plenty of…read moreseats on a weekday night. I think there are some menu items that are better than others. Ginger Chilean Sea Bass - this is a premium menu item but I don't think it's worth it in my opinion. It's a bit small and doesn't stand out in terms of flavor. Garlic Noodle - it was good, portion is a bit small but I would recommend if you have a smaller appetite Tea Leaf Salad was delicious, fresh, and tasty. Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup was the star of the show! Creamy and flavorful broth with lots of toppings and textures. I would order this one again. Fried banana and mango sago-- can't go wrong with either of them!

I am chinese. Chinese food has many different categories. Amongst this category of cuinese food…read morethis place does a good job. Food is flavorful and delicious. For example the hot and sour soup they added green onions which balanced the flavor well. Food is just a tad pricy. But honestly when these places are a dime a dozen, finding a good one is nice!

Winner winner , Mongolian beef dinner !…read more This is a great find. Old school Chinese done Well. Not a fancy spot but clean and a super Busy take out business was going on. Prices Were reasonable and big portions for the food. Service was friendly and fast. The waitress made some good recommendations too. We like to try lots of stuff so we ordered enough to have a second dinner tomorrow The reason 5 stars...drum roll....Flavor Bomb! It was sooo good!

My first thought when this came up on yelp was that it would be another one of those chain fusion…read moreChinese places. I was wrong. 88 Bao Bao makes some of the freshest dim sum I have ever eaten. We ordered two dishes and both were solid. The Beef Roll was my favorite. Loaded with flavor, freshly baked/fried, so delicious. The Har Gow was also tasty a simple combination of shrimp and ginger in a light noodle shell. Friendly service in a fast casual environment. Small place that can get pretty crowded. It's cool that you can browse the menu and order from a touchscreen at the table. We will definitely be back.

I found myself in Vallejo with my daughter and mother,we wanted to have lunch.We were in the mood…read morefor some dumplings so decided to give this spot that was new to all of us a shot. We ended up trying a few things,as we ordered family style.Pork Xiao Long Bao,which are basically soup filled dumplings,Chicken Shanghai Chow Mein ,Chicken Egg Fried Rice,and Sautéed Garlic Green Beans. We enjoyed all 4 dishes,but the standouts to me were the soup dumplings,which were very yummy,though do take some technique to eat without causing some spillage.I also quite enjoyed the garlic green beans,perfect texture and super garlicky which I love. Overall this was a solid place with very quick service and tasty food,what more can you ask for?!!

I just had a cup of Tom-ka soup to go and wasn't sure if I get enough seafood in it!…read moreIt tasted amazing and was loaded with seafood! I'll definitely go back next time to get it again! I highly suggest this place!:)))

*** Vegetarian Review ***…read more None of their dishes have fish sauce so you don't get knocked over the head with the smell when you walk in. They remind me every time I order, but as a vegetarian, we've all had that fish smell delivered to us at a Thai restaurant at least once (probably twice, more likely three times) in our eating lifetimes. It is such a relief to not have to worry about that here. Would I Come Back? Yes, when I'm in town, I make it a point to come here. Did I mention they don't use fish sauce!? Parking is is incredibly easy so that's never an issue. It's a shared parking lot with many stores and other restaurants. I typically go on a Sunday for lunch, and even with a party of 5, I haven't had to wait for a table. Seating capacity is probably 45-50 guests so if you're planning a large party, definitely best to call ahead and make a reservation. The Food: Roti & Yellow Curry ($14, Grade A+): Fried roti with a yellow curry dipping sauce. It's a super savory dish, and honestly, I should have had you at "fried." If you're wondering what roti is, think of it as a buttery, flaky, pan-fried flatbread. It's large enough appetizer to share with 3 people, but you're pushing your luck with 4. Pad Thai with Fried Tofu ($16, Grade A): I've had this dish 5 times now. To be completely transparent, it's the exact reason why I can't give Pearl Thai a full 5-star rating, purely because of consistency. The first time I got it, it was perfect. The second and third times, it had no sauce and was dry. The fourth time, I asked them to make it saucy, and they obliged to an almost soupy level. For this fifth time, I just ordered it straight up and zipped my lip on any alterations. As they say, the fifth time was a charm! When it's made with the perfect amount of sauce, this dish is excellent. The noodles have that exact texture you look for in a pad thai, and the egg gets that great scorch from the wok for an added layer of flavor. Also, the tofu has been incredibly fresh every single time. It never tastes slightly spoiled, which happens a lot in smaller towns that don't heavily support plant-based diets where tofu just sits in a fridge eagerly awaiting someone to order it. Mixed Vegetables ($14, Grade A): Sautéed wood ear mushrooms and mixed vegetables in a garlic soy sauce. If you've ever had Pad Pak, you already know this flavor profile. I really enjoyed it, but next time I'll ask for no carrots and maybe half the garlic. Overall, it's a perfect dish that absolutely requires steamed rice to soak up all that great flavor. Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango ($8, Grade A): The classic dessert we see at all Thai restaurants, but they serve it with purple sticky rice, making it a visually yummy dish. It's plenty of food to share between two people. Bottom Line: The service here is great and very friendly. It's a small, local shop with "Best in Town" awards highlighted on the walls. The environment is clean, and the food is served hot and arrives at the table quick. One Last Word: Don't leave here without ordering the roti with yellow curry for an appetizer. Pure savory goodness!

food was great. had…read morethe sweet sour pork, sesame chicken, honey walnut shrimps. all cooked to order. crispy tempura batter, generous amount of sauce. generous portion sizes. perfect amount. i finished all my food. hot n sour soup was good too. service was great. guy was pretty chill. the lunch specials are affordable. decent chinese food place. cheaper than panda and better quality. would definitely go again to try other menu items. heard the lemon chicken was pretty good.

I honestly have never physically been to the restaurant, but I have doordashed multiple meals from…read morethem, and they are always so consistent. I usually get their veggie fried rice or chow mein, one of their bean curd dishes (either dry fried or with veggies), and sweet and sour pork for my husband. I recently ordered their dry fried chicken wings and they were pretty good! I wish they were a little more seasoned, but the added onions and green onions kind of made up for it. I can't speak much for their service since I've never dined in, but they always package their to-go orders super secure, making sure to leave holes in the containers of fried items so they don't go soggy. Will have to visit in person next time!

The seafood chow mein was really good.. noodles had the perfect texture, not overcooked like a lot…read moreof places. Also noticed they redid the bar area, and it looks way better now. Prices are fair, and I really liked the Alaskan cod. Solid spot overall!! Will defo be back with some friends for karaoke

The dangers of ordering food you know how to cook…read more Lately I've been trying to change my diet. Over the last couple years I've been trying to start it earlier and earlier during the holidays so that I don't feel horrible after Jan 1st. I realize Im getting older and I just want to eat more healthy meals at home in general. Because of that, I decided to stop making like 95% I used to make. Orange Chicken and Beef Chow Fun was part of that list This meal was supposed to be one of the last times I ate this meal and while it wasn't bad, I definitely felt just a tad disappointed with the quality. First off, respect for using thighs for the chicken. I feel like chicken breasts are doable but I feel like ultimately chicken thighs are the way to go for Orange Chicken. I really think that chicken breasts should just be reserved for something like Lemon Chicken. I also like that they give you a good amount of chicken too. A tiny more than I normally expect. Or at least thats how it felt. The flavor wasn't bad either but I the texture wasn't the best. Lots of the breading on the pieces were coming off easily which isn't the end of the world but it just felt like a single fried was used instead of a double fry for extra crispy. Not saying that happened but thats just what it felt like. It could have also been that it was sitting at the restaurant longer than usual. Im guessing it was the latter since I ordered DoorDash. I also ordered the Beef Chow Fun. It was fine but just overall found the sauce lacking. Same deal with the Potstickers. The texture was fine but flavor was just ok. I was really excited to try these too since it seemed like a favorite in town. But they were just ok imo. I honestly just felt like a lot of food just was rushed a little. The interesting thing though is this place also does sushi too so Im curious if their Japanese part of the menu maybe better than their Chinese side? Or Vise versa. Hard to say but I do want to try them again soon.

Would rather have sauce with wontons than cabbage. Dry and disgusting. When a restaurant is so…read morecheap that they skimp on sauces for a $80 bill, it makes one question food quality and what was skimped on behind the scenes in the kitchen.

Yummy, Ample enough food , Friendly & Quick service, Clean for take out , accommodating , only…read moreeasy access

Hands down my favorite Thai food in town. My go to is the…read moreSpicy Basil stir fry with chicken sooo good, paired with their Tom kah soup with chicken and fresh spring rolls with shrimp and of course a Thai tea! The restaurant isn't big but it still offers plenty of seating, there are bench type seats as well as regular tables with chairs so you can take your pick on what you feel is most comfortable for you and your group. Located in cute Benicia right down first street! After dinner a stroll down to the water is always a must and so relaxing. Give it a try next time your in or near Beautiful Benicia!

So excited to have tried this place! It is definitely one of our new favorites! We were seated…read morequickly, the staff was amazing and the food was so so flavorful! We asked for medium spice which was not spicy for us so next time I will definitely order spicy. The serving sizes were perfect for 2 people. Seating is only available indoors and the lighting is low perfect for date night. We left very full with happy belly's. Will most definitely be back again next time saving room for dessert!

Service was delightful, as the whole staff was friendly, polite and courteous…read more My daughter said their potstickers were the biggest she has ever seen and they truly were gigantic. We also ordered the turnip cakes, shu mai, chicken feet, honey walnut shrimp, and sticky rice in lotus leaf (which they did not cheap out on and loaded it with Chinese sausage and salted egg, which most places leave out). Believe it or not, the highlight of our meal was their water. Their water has a clean, refreshing, lemony essence to it, so it just goes to show you how much they value attention to details.

Walk down Martinez's Main Street, and you'll find Aberdeen Café, a cozy restaurant offering…read moreCantonese dim sum classics (shu mai, ha gow, cha siu bao, lo mai gai, and more) and entrees. Whether you're in town for jury duty, work, or play, here is a good lunch spot. I walked into Aberdeen Café during the lunch hour. Booths lined the wall on one side, and the bar was on the other. Korean pop music played softly while other customers ate lunch. I was seated at the booth and was served a glass of water to start. I got the #2015 Salt and Pepper Fish Filet lunch special with hot and sour soup of the day, egg roll, and substituted-in fried rice. I was served the hot and sour soup first. It was a wonderful appetizer. The classic spicy pepper and sour vinegar were balanced. The bits of crunchy mushroom and soft tofu added interest and texture to the thick broth. This was comfort in a bowl. The entree was delicious. The fried fish was hot off the wok when it arrived, steaming on the plate along with fried rice, broccoli, an egg roll, and some sweet and sour sauce. I enjoyed the fish; the heat of the jalapeno slices and the salt elevated the light crispiness and mild sweetness of the fish. The fried rice was light and fluffy with bits of egg. The sauteed broccoli had a solid crunch, and the vegetable egg roll was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This was a good, satisfying lunch at Aberdeen Café. When I'm in the mood for comforting Cantonese food again, I'll be back for more.

In some ways,finding a great new restaurant is like finding a great new love affair…read more When you 1st hear of a place,your interest in stirred,When you see pics or videos of the food,it's like the butterflies one gets when infatuation begins.When you finally arrive at the restaurant and the food is everything you thought and hoped it would be,you get this smile that never goes away,just like a great romance.Finally when you think back to the time you spent at a restaurant and the joy and happiness it brought,it's similar to reminiscing about a beautiful time spent with a loved one. 3 Star restaurant in Vallejo is my latest love affair. I first heard about this place on social media when a few prominent food bloggers reviewed this spot and said their wings were the best wings outside of the legendary wing spot located in San Francisco. So I watched the videos and saw the pictures and I was truly excited to try them out. Well Mothers Day rolled around this year and I needed to bring an appetizer to my mothers party we were having that day in American Canyon & the idea of finally trying out their legendary dish was my entire focus. Driving down from Sacramento to get this dish wasn't the easiest of drives on a holiday but I was determined. I called my order in and as the saying goes,the worst the service the better the food-well I was pretty sure my food was going to be legendary based on that phone call. I ended up ordering both the Garlic Sauce Wings($15.95) and the Salt & Pepper Wings($15.95) This restaurant shares a decent sized parking lot with multiple tenants-so parking is not an issue.The neighborhood isn't the best part of Vallejo but I haven't had any issues yet with car security during my visits. When I arrived the restaurant was pretty busy but I noticed a worker had a full table that was full just for To-Go orders and I walked up to her and she handed me my receipt so I could go up to the cashier and pay. 5 minutes later I was in my car totally engrossed with the smell of this amazing chicken. I consider myself a true chicken wing expert and when I say these wings were pure flavor bliss-I truly mean it. The garlic sauce wings were a mix of sweet and savory and garlic with a slight spice-a wet wing experience that makes my mouth water just thinking back on. The salt and pepper wings were perfectly seasoned and a bite of that wing paired with the onion and Jalapeno toppings that come with the dish,can only be described as pure excellence. The chef truly has mastered the recipe and cooking technique on both of these dishes. Fun fact-due to various events in my life,I've had to drive to the Bay Area a few times since Mothers Day-I've been to this restaurant three times now in less than a week-I would say the love affair with this restaurant is burning quite hot at the moment.

Unfortunately for me, the wings were actually really good. Now I got to come back for it. They're…read moresuper busy because they blew up on social media for their garlic sauce chicken wings. To be fair, I've never had San Tung's wings before. Now I have to try to compare them. Family owned so if you come late, they're pretty backordered from dine in, but primarily takeout it seems. The sauce is soy sauce based - salty goodness. Wish there was actually some heat (there are chili peppers, but not spicy at all). Felt like it was more decorative since it didn't add any flavor... Onions are great, wish there were more as well. Rice is charged per person, so they just gave us a bowl - presumably you can refill? We also tried the honey walnut prawns, which were okay. Not a ton of shrimp but reasonably priced. Leaned more on the tangy mayo side than sweet, would probably try something different next time instead to accompany the wings.