During a recent visit to Sunnyvale, my wife & I stopped here for a quick Saturday lunch. It was…read morequite busy in this small strip mall, so there was no parking in the lot. Thankfully, there was plenty of street parking right around. We walked in and saw the good selection of food available on the steam table. We both ordered a 2-item plate; mine had the lechon kawali (deep fried pork) and the longanisa (breakfast sausage), while she chose the sisig (chopped up pork cooked with onion and jalapeños) and fried bangus (milkfish). Our plates also came with steamed rice and soup. Since this is a cafeteria style place, our food was ready to eat (though our server offered to heat up the bangus a little in the kitchen). The lechon was very good, not too fatty but still had plenty of crispy skin to go along with the meat. The longanisa was also tasty, very sweet and not spicy. My devoured the bangus, dipping it in spicy vinegar. Since we were in a bit of a hurry, we took some of our food home for breakfast the day. This is a very solid place for a quick meal. There isn't much seating inside, and there were many orders placed to-go while we were having lunch. Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

Rene Rose Filipino Kitchen is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall. If you are looking for an authentic,…read morehome-cooked comfort food experience, this hits the spot. The layout is much like a "Panda Express" style, or what is traditionally known in Filipino culture as a *turo-turo* ("point-point") restaurant. You line up at the glass counter, pick whatever combo size you want, and they plop the portions onto your plate as you move down the line. It leans m heavily on the greasy side, but it delivers that exact, deeply savory Filipino flavor profile that you just crave. The Winners: The pancit (noodles) was good and hit the spot. The beef with gravy, the classic Beef Mechado (stewed with potatoes in a rich tomato-based gravy), was another highlight, incredibly flavorful. The Critique: (Timing is Key) You should try to time your visit right. If you catch them right at a transition or later in a service stretch, some items can sit a bit. On our last visit, the deep-fried pork belly (lechon kawali) and the chicken adobo were unfortunately on the dry side. Next Time's Order: The Lumpia Shanghai (mini fried pork spring rolls) are light, crispy, and a crowd favorite. Definitely add a side of those on your next trip! It's an unassuming, local gem that serves up great flavor; just try to get there when the batches are fresh out of the kitchen!

Good place tacos…read moreare more than ample. Their combo w fries is a good deal A good light meal Fast Pleasant

First off, the food here is fantastic. The girl at the front counter however has a sour attitude…read more I asked her previously about purchasing some of their Cajun seasoning to go and she said they don't sell it. Fast forward to yesterday, I asked the owner the same question and he also said no, okay I was fine with that except the girl, turns around and spoke in their language that I had asked before. So, it really annoyed me cuz I knew they were talking about me looking back towards me. You don't need to speak a foreign language to talk shit about a customer.

I think both food and service is great here. Staffs will help with grilling and the beef even pork…read moretastes very good.

It was my first time dinning at 10 Butchers Korean BBQ, and the moment you walk through the doors,…read moreyou forget about how much money you have in your bank account. The atmosphere is impressive enough to make you want to some money. Judging by how packed the restaurant was, nobody else seemed worried either. They must be doing something right. The food was outstanding and matched by equally excellent service. Every dish was high quality and beautifully prepared. Of course, I may be a little biased because I didn't have to pay. Food always tastes even better when someone else picks up the bill. My only disappointment was the restroom. For a restaurant at this price point, I expected a little more luxury. There wasn't the urinal ice I've seen at some high-end restaurants, and there were no extra amenities like floss picks, mouthwash, or premium paper towels. One thing to know before you go: they don't accept same-day reservations, so plan ahead. If you're looking to impress someone--whether it's a date, client, or family member--this is the place. Just be prepared... your wallet may not recover as quickly as your taste buds.

Came here for dinner because I couldn't decide what to eat…read more The food is consistent here and the fryer is always hot! The bbq chicken and beef plate was pretty good. I don't normally order bbq but this was done well, without too much sauce. I chose to go with all Mac but this plate usually comes with Mac and white rice. I also orders the chicken katsu plate. The chicken katsu was fried well. Super crispy on the outside but the meat was not dry at all. I liked that both dishes had steamed cabbage and broccoli to help me feel better about eating more veggies The inside of the place was minimal with tables all my the wall. The staff was quick with taking orders, bringing out utensils and bringing out the food. This is always a safe choice for dinner

Have been meaning to try this ramen spot for quite a while. The menu is definitely interesting too…read moreas I don't know any other place that has both ramen and hawaiian food. It's also a quick service - order before sitting down and your food comes out in 2 minutes. We got the black garlic ramen (medium spice), which was super tasty but not spicy at all, and the tonkotsu ramen (mild spice), which was rather bland. It tasted more like chicken than pork. Lots of appetizers to choose from so we tried the lumpia. Would not get again. Bland as well and dipping sauce was just your chinese restaurant packets. Water cups were red solo cups - that was fun! Love that it's a family business all around and would definitely come back to try the hawaiian side of the menu!

Tokyo Central had a surprisingly wide selection of Japanese snacks, specialty items, and premade…read moremeals. The produce section was not as extensive as those at other Asian markets, but it was still adequate. However, the store carried many unique candies and snacks that I have not seen elsewhere. Notably, sakura flavored products were especially common during my visit. There were two large sections dedicated to premade meals, including rice bowls, hand rolls, onigiri, and sushi. The rolls seemed overly heavy on the rice, with relatively little fish filling. The prices also felt somewhat high for the portion sizes. However, the store offers a 20 percent discount on sushi and bento boxes daily after 6 PM. I ordered the nigiri combination, which included salmon, tuna, and scallop. The scallop was plump, and the tuna was sliced thickly. The salmon was slightly thin but still rich and fatty. Overall, the fish quality was good. The sushi rice was above average, with a distinct vinegar flavor despite being refrigerated. The total cost for the eight pieces was close to restaurant pricing, though the convenience factor partly justified it. I would rate this market a 3.5 out of 5 but rounded up for the good sushi rice. I would recommend shopping elsewhere for produce, but this is a good place for snacks and premade meals, especially after 6 PM.

Tokyo Central as replaced the former Marukai Market in Cupertino. I didn't realize it initially but…read morethe iconic Don Quixote chain in Japan is the parent company, which explains why their private label Jonetz products are featured in the store. The store is clean and popular, with all sorts of Japanese items. There's Andersen bakery items, food to-go, big variety of Japanese soft drinks, and a rotation of weekly features with goods from different parts of Japan. Great location with very good adjacent stores like Izumi Matcha, Daiso, Curry Hyuga, Hui Lau Shan dessert, etc.

Server was nice and patient. Food was fresh, filling, and offered a lot of variety. Space was…read moreclean. I will be back!

I think I found my new fave poke spot!! ~$20 for a large,…read morewhich is about $2 more than the regular. you got 2 scoops or protein for regular, and 3 scoops for large my brother and I got in around 730pm so it was empty. I got the large bowl with the soba noodle option (my first time getting it). This was like any other poke places, but the toppings offered were a lot more! I like that they had, mango, pineapple, radish, tomatoes, and chicharrones. And I LOVED that avocado, crab salad, and seaweed salad were already included in the price. I got the last of the soba noodles, so I was surprised that even though it was closing, she went into the back to get me more soba noodles even though it seemed like the amount she had given me was enough. they also allowed however many sauces you wanted to marinate the fish in. I chose unagi, the house sauce and ponzu. I also asked for spicy mayo drizzle at the end. my brother got the wasabi mayo but he said he barely tasted the wasabi when mixed in. total came out to be around $40 for two large bowls. I wasn't sure what I was expecting for the soba noodles, but I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it. the sauces from the marinade seeped into the noodles gave it a nice light flavor. the fish was fresh and chicharrones were such a good contrast with the crunch (im a huge textures girl). I was able to eat half and and save the other half for lunch the next day. because I got soba noodles, I did not have to worry about heating up rice and separating the fish, so it was perfect. This might be a new way im gonna have to eat my poke from now on!

The food is awesome and the service is fast since I order some party trays and it's ready to pick…read moreit up and the place is clean and the staff are very nice good service thank you

Ordered a moco loco. Barely any flavor…read moreEggs under cooked Patties over cooked Gravy was bland The rice and Mac were the only good thing

This is hands down our favorite taco truck! All the meat options taste so fresh and well seasoned…read more I also love that they offer up some sautéed onions and peppers on the side. I love that we have this option close by as a late night snack! There is only one picnic table for those that want to eat there. I normally grab my food and eat in my car. :)

I've been coming to Cheztakos for over 9 years, and it honestly makes me sad to say how much it's…read morechanged, and not in a good way. This used to be one of my go-to taco truck spots but over the years the quality and experience have gone downhill. Burritos are now around $16, which might be fine if the food still felt worth it, but it doesn't. The flavors aren't what they used to be, and everything tastes much more saltier than before. The service has also changed. The staff up front isn't very friendly anymore, and since COVID they got rid of the salsa bar (before it used to be self serve outside their food truck). Now if you ask for extra salsa, you're charged $1 for two tiny containers, which just feels petty given the prices. I think a good salsa can make or break the Mexican food. I really wanted to keep loving this place, but between the cost, the taste, and the overall experience, it's just not worth it anymore. Disappointing after so many years of loving this spot