Every time I visit this restaurant, the service from the staff is consistently excellent. I always…read moreorder the same Vietnamese beef pho. The noodles are delicious, the broth is rich yet not greasy, and the beef slices are incredibly tender and smooth. It is almost impossible to find any flaws. If I had to point out one area that could be improved, it would probably be the choice of beef chunks. They are still very tender, but the texture feels just a little dry at times. Even so, this small issue does not take away from the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend this modern pho restaurant. They also offer many other dishes with great value for the price. Strongly recommended to everyone. 每次去拜訪這家餐廳，服務員的服務都非常得好，我始終點一樣的越南牛肉粉，好吃的麵條，濃郁的湯頭也不油膩，加上超滑嫩的牛肉片，無可挑剔。硬要說一個能改進的地方，唯一美中不足的部分應該就是牛肉塊的部位挑選，感覺也是非常嫩，但是口感始終有一點柴。但是瑕不掩瑜，整體來講，我非常推薦這一家好吃的現代河粉店，裡面還有非常多性價比非常不錯的餐點，強力推薦給各位。

This is such a cute and unique place! Came here on a Friday at 7pm for 4 people and waited like 20…read moreminutes. It's a smaller dining space that's why. The outside has a cute little garden walkway. We got the soy milk pho - such an interesting dish that I was dying to try! It was actually really good since the broth was light. The pho was a little sweet from the soy milk. The original pho broth flavor is subtle. The noodles were cooked perfectly chewy and I lovedddd!!! The wagyu skillet was tender and juicy! My friend and I both thought the meat tasted like al pastor for some reason lol. Not a bad thing.

My wife and I were in the mood for burgers in the area and we wanted to give this place a shot…read more When we got there, the location looked like it was closed but that was because they were at a different location that day. I would recommend looking up their instagram just in case this happens to you. The team was kind and patient as it was my first time there. I ordered the loaded fries with a patty and it was delicious. The burger patty was seasoned and juicy. The fries were crispy similar to In n Out fries. With the sauce they used for the fries, I feel like I got a burger and then some. For the price, that will probably be my go to order since it is more filling than one burger. Overall, good food and I will try again at the original location.

You know it's gonna be good when there is only two burger items on the menu! We didn't realize they…read moreopened at 1pm that day so we were among the first few to order. The wait still did take a little while. But without exaggeration, this was the best smash burger I've ever had! The patty had that perfect crisp on the outside from wing smashed, and the flavoring was amazing. The fries was also so good, I love the cut and crispiness along with the sauce. Pairing it with Fieldwork Brewery next door elevated the experience. Definitely coming back!

Finally got around to ordering pastries from Kaya Bakery at a recent pop-up in Sunnyvale. I set up…read morea reminder for myself when the pop up went live and ordered the omakase box to try. Pick up was super smooth and I got a reminder email the day before and text day of. Do be aware that the croissants should be heated up (air fryer is preferred) while the brownie and basque cheesecake can be eaten right away so it's not a great box to enjoy at the scene. Instructions on how to best enjoy each item is sent via email and I actually enjoyed eating the pastries over the course of a couple of days knowing the proper storing methods. Everything was delicious though! I loved the special kaya cream nian gao filled croissant for Lunar New Year. The contrast between the chewy nian gao, flaky pastry and kaya cream was amazing. I also loved the bitter viet coffee brownie and the super rich, triple cream basque cheesecake slice. I make basque cheesecake myself and I have to say this one was way better! All the flavors were great and felt fresh and natural vs. some pastries which can be too sweet or artificially flavored. Definitely would recommend if you get the chance to pick up in the bay!

Another unfamiliar business popped on my radar. In one recent weekly promotional email from Neon,…read morethis bakery happened to offer some of their goods on a particular Friday. My friend and I both ordered boxes from them along with some other foods from other makers. I opted for the signature pastry set and was happily surprised when I opened my box to find this (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zI-RhYfzK9HR34m9OL86xA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Here's what was in the box along with the baker's descriptions: 1. Oolong and Bailey's Irish Cream croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4EuzcZNQIIVLItpGqCfB2Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Four seasons tea cream, Irish Cream, tasty puffed rice. Seeing how this came, I ate this the same day that it arrived. I was impressed with the presentation and the flavors matched that. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, this special fused the distinct oolong flavor with the sweet boozy flavor of the Bailey's to make a rich tea flavored pastry. 2. Raspberry lychee rose croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Pv4en7ZLDdtfrzWumdsuIw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Subtle lychee cream, floral and tart raspberry rose jam. My favorite item in the box, I reheated this in the toaster oven. The fruit flavors shined with the contrast of the tartness from the raspberry and the sweetness from the lychee. 3. Cardamom bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nlmEFbIbqkHIj8hC4UsCNw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Fragrant cardamom, chewy brioche. As described, the chewiness of this stood out. It was not overly sweet and the herbiness of the cardamom stands out. 4. Black sesame madeleine (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zSxPDuDgKhsrLNBAWgKMWg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Nutty black sesame, cakey inside. The black sesame flavor is a bit muted. I also reheated this in the oven and enjoyed the crunchiness of the outer layer in contrast to the cakeiness of the insides. 5. Vietnamese coffee blackout brownie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pGz9uVrXB1SnrfQDPs9vbQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Intense black cocoa brownie, Viet coffee cream, sweet condensed milk. This had the most bold flavors of all the items yet was not overly sweet. The chocolate and coffee balanced each other out but I didn't feel the condensed milk added anything. Thankfully, I ate these pastries over the course of a week so my sugar levels didn't skyrocket. I look forward to trying more of their pastries if they appear again on Neon. Otherwise, I'll keep this in mind if they do a pop up.

He simply knocked it out of the park…read more I asked Thomas to prepare a private dinner for 2. We got much more. Celebrating our anniversary, I wanted something exceptional to let my girlfriend experience just how very special I know her to be. She has numerous dietary limitations that can make dining out frustrating for her. I wanted her to have a meal that rocked start to finish that she didn't have to consider for a moment any potential negative impacts. In addition to being a Michelin rated chef, Thomas specializes in anti-inflamatory diets. Xhef Owen readily accommodated her extensive challenges, serving up a meal so fabulous I felt compelled to repeatedly remind her to savor it, to which she kept saying, "You're right. It's hard to slow down because it is so delicious!" She was moved to tears by the gesture and, wishes only that she could have been there throughout the process to learn how to make some of the items herself. Turns out that is possible. Chef Owen not only does private events and pop-ups, he will teach cooking classes. I anticipate one with our circle in the near future. Thomas Owen's culinary talents may only be overshadowed by his qualities as a human being. I had a blast as he put together one of my favorite meals in some time. Fun, upbeat, perceptive, highly intelligent, driven and lighthearted with an overwhelming social desire to connect and share his knowledge. Whatever your dining vision, Thomas can help you realize it. I am already imagining our next. Thank you so much Thomas! You made me look like a rockstar!

Chef Thomas Owen delivered us a wonderful soup during a time of need for fresh food. Excellent,…read moredelicious and flavorful. Thomas cares about friends, family, and the community and we're so lucky to have met him!

Delicious food. Definitely need to try the bone marrow pho. Great ambience and good service too.read more

Generous portions, meat cooked to perfection, and the broth was on point…read more Got the Bo Tai Chanh (beef carpaccio) which is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes and Gao did not disappoint. Must order. Wanted to try every pho on the menu but will have to save it for subsequent trips. Will definitely be coming back plenty of times.

Delicious ramen! Everything was amazing I like better over…read moremonta The spicy medium tomkatsu was perfect

Our first time buying from Sakura Soup Company at the CSM farmers market. We bought Ichigo Daifuku…read more(Strawberry Mochi) and it is amazingly delicious . So fresh sweet and i love the blend of mochi, adzuki beans and fresh strawberries I also bought fresh ramen noodles, tonkotsu sauce and marinated pork belly. I will make that soon and post again. If it's anything like the Ichigo Daifuku, it will be delicious. Glad we went to the Farmers market and discovered Sakura Soup Company booth! Please check them out. I think Tomo helped me she was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back for more in the near future.

We walked in on a Saturday - right before the line got super long - and waited for 10 minutes…read more Staff greeted us and took our orders right away. The tables were really close together so it was a bit harder to maneuver around. It was easy for someone to bump into the table when passing by. For drinks we got the blue butterfly - which is on the sweeter side. We also got the iced biscoff latte but a bit disappointing. It wasn't sweet enough and you couldn't really taste the coffee. We really enjoyed our dishes - carbonara udon, crispy honey chicken Benedict and the ube pancakes. The carbonara udon was on par with the one we had in Japan. The chicken Benedict was full of flavor and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I've had better ube pancakes in the peninsula but they still tasted good!

Great first experience!…read more Very cute place with great food. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Good came out pretty quick too. I ordered the Crème Brûlée French Toast and O.M.G it was SO good. It legitimately tastes like crème brûlée. Even the top of the French toast was crunchy and sugary. I also ordered the iced Ube which was so tasty! Not too sweet and it had chunks of Ube in it. Yummy!! I left very happy and satisfied. Definitely look forward to coming back.

A hidden gem in San Mateo! The entire menu can be made to be vegetarian/vegan friendly and both are…read morefantastic. We are non-vegetarian, but came with our vegetarian friends and ordered the roasted duck curry, the soy roasted duck curry, the pad see ew, and the Bangkok duck -- everything was fantastic flavor wise. The ambiance is also great -- they're a fairly small restaurant, so it's a great setting for having a dinner with close friends. Our food arrived quickly and the service was very attentive. We will absolutely be back!

Ordered the following food to go:…read more Chicken pad Thai 4/5 Crispy spring rolls 3/5 Thai tea 4/5 The food was okay. It was conveniently located next to my hotel and I needed a quick dinner. Service was quick and ambience was casual.

I love supporting small businesses, Bay burgers is only open Friday and Saturday for now. Located…read morein a parking lot, they have a few seats for customers Service was fast, smashed burgers were delicious, definitely will come back again

I am so happy that this local burger joint has gluten free alternatives and the products are so…read morefresh. I can see how much care goes into their food. Great flavors and loved the aguas frescas. I can't wait air to come back and try their famous specials.

Happened upon Brisket Prime at Burton Park after the Hometown Days parade…read more Legit brisket. Super tasty, perfect smoke ring, crispy ends. None of this BS bbq sauce stuff. Just good old smoked brisket. Family of 4, 3 had the brisket plate. I had the meat eaters. Good sized portion. Bacon was good; loved the sauce. But would skip it and add more brisket next time.

This restaurant is not located at the indicated location. DO NOT DRIVE HERE! All you will find is…read morean empty lot at the top of a hill. Waste of time