Such a cute restaurant with a lively atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and the food was so…read moreflavorful. Will definitely be back to try out other items on the menu!

Came here on a Friday for lunch, we tried to come a few months ago but it's as closed on a Tues…read more The food was so amazing. My friend and I ordered the Pork Adobo, garlic rice , Lechon Kawali, and the Pancit. Every dish was so flavorful! We had the Baby and Junior mango drinks. Both were good The service was attentive and ambiance super chill. Will definitely be coming back! Friend already is planning to bring her out -of-town family when they come to visit early next month. It's a treat to have a Filipino food place that is so good, especially since there is not many around.

I celebrated my birthday here and had about 50+ guests. I hired a DJ and plugged into their A/V…read moresystem. We partied until they closed. There was plenty of space with a great view! Lumpia and wings are the perfect food to eat throughout the day. Thank you, Alex! I hope Lumpia Company is around for a long time. p.s. I know this place is called Lumpia Company but their wings are must try. Highly underrated!

I want to love it so much, but I think the challenges of running a business in Oakland is starting…read moreto strain the service and the quality of the lumpia company. Living in the area, we are in a food desert, and they are one of two places that I would go to for lunch or dinner options when I don't want to cook. At first the quality and service was great, now it just feels like they are shortstaffed, and the quality of the food has gone down in my opinion. Hoping that they address this as they are a great community gathering spot and they have so much potential.

This is such a cool fusion spot. As a proud filipino, I love finding places that showcase filipino…read moreflavors. I loved the decorations & design of the restaurant, especially the mural! The staff was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. We ordered Sinigang Wings, Tosilog Burrito, the Sisig Burrito, the Calamansi-Ginger Limeade, and the Pandan Iced Tea. The Sinigang wings were good, but could use a bit more Sinigang flavor. The dipping sauce was sooooo good though. I loved the Tosilog burrito, because I am truly the biggest tocino lover. My boyfriend liked his sisig burrito, but wished the flavors were a little more filipino forward. The Calamansi-Ginger Limeade was sooooo delicious and refreshing, but I would not get the Pandan Iced tea again. Overall, I will definitely be back! I thought the food was really good, and such a fun way to enjoy some filipino fusion flavors.

A special unique take on the tasty fusion of Filipino and Mexican cuisine bundled up in a delicious…read moreburrito. Burritos are just so comforting. A friend of mine really wanted to check out the Rapper Artist P-Lo inspired Burrito that consists of their classic burrito topped with Sweet Longaniza, a fried egg, and their savory Stunna Sauce (fiery habenero salsa). It was damn tasty with that egg yolk dripping down the side of the burrito. Support your local business!

First time here This spot has been on my bucket list for…read moresometime now My friend and I came on St Patrick's day Venue is In door/outdoor Inside is a full bar and arcade games They sell snacks/small bites Venue is kid friendly and pet friendly ... There was like a little flea market going on as you enter Vibe is cool Drama free on this particular day the music was like techno vibes Parking ...... Street parking only I saw a bunch of broken glass all over the side walk We risked it all and parked on the street Thankfully my car wasn't violated I would definitely come back here again Maybe next time take a Lyft or Uber to prevent car break in

Really neat venue I stumbled across when I went to hear The Prototype play for a non-profit event…read more I loved the whole ambiance of the place: hanging lights, cheap drinks, memorable staff, abd delicious food late at night. The fundraising event was a success, and apparently there was a birthday party being hosted at the same time. It's a wonderful space for music and dancing. I'd love to check it out during warmer Oakland nights, although I'm not sure how warm the nights are out here since it's so close to the waterfront. Located along a historic corridor in Oakland, it's a funky place to grab a drink and enjoy some Filipino cooking. Tip: Tip your staff! Bartenders may be open to tips in shot form.

Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

We visited Kitchen Story for a spontaneous Mother's Day brunch. I will say this is a popular brunch…read morespot, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We arrived shortly after 10am and our wait was just under 30 minutes. The restaurant is cozy (on the smaller side) but has an interesting layout. There's seating both indoors, outside, and upstairs. You may have to squeeze by a few tables to make your way to the restroom. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Pricing for food & drinks was a bit high. Our total for 2 entrees and 2 drinks was $60 before tip. We ordered two drinks (orange juice and an iced mocha) which were provided promptly. The orange juice was a little too sour and my mom had to add some sugar to improve the taste. The iced mocha was good, not too sweet. One thing to note the wait for our food took much longer than expected, and it may have been due to how busy it was. My mom opted to order the salmon yuzu benedict and I got an egg plate (scrambled eggs) with a side green salad. My mom mentioned the potatoes lacking salt but she enjoyed the salmon benedict. I thought the scrambled eggs were good, but slightly bland & needed salt and pepper. The side green salad was alright, but the vinaigrette had a bitter aftertaste. Overall, the meal was pretty good and timing wasn't the best. I'd likely return for brunch on a non-peak day. Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist prior to arriving if you can!

This review is for the popup team at this week's Queer Crush event at Alta Vina: we really enjoyed…read moreyour wonderful food, and your positive energy! We had the fried oyster mushrooms (twice, we came back for more!) and the Kapampangam paella, these were so delicious, and the presentation was wonderful -they looked beautiful even in pop-up format. And we lived meeting the folks at the popup, who took the time to tell us about Understory's mission - it reminded me I'd been in back when the restaurant was in Old Oakland, and I now can look forward to visiting your current location!

This place ticks so many boxes for me, including a few that I didn't know I needed; delish food and…read moreFILIPINO food at that--tasty and with a unique fusion twist to some of the dishes that does not take away from their Pin@y roots but just enhances them, super friendly staff, QTPOC-centered, welcoming, clean, spacious, good music, close to my house and worker owned on top of all that!? I mean come on. Plus it's a vibrant hub for so much good community activity and activism that I just feel good spending my money here. It's not cheap but the portions are generous and the food is clearly made and served with so much love. Understory is an example of what the world could look like if we prioritized people and community care over big corporations and profit over all. Thank you Understory for showing us how beautiful this world can be!

The owner is an amazing person and treats all his customers with kindness a gratitude, the same…read moregoes for the staff they always treat everyone with kindness especially the kids from the school next door. The food is an amazing blend of filipino grilled meat different sweet and savoy sauce and fresh hot fries. The vibe in there is very calming and everyone feels like family .

I dropped by since this place opened a couple years back. The staff is super friendly and the owner…read moreis a down to earth guy. Chef Rene, the owner, is an affable man. The story that makes each menu item is rooted in his passion for his trade. Driving 600+ miles a week, I will not stop for anything but a hearty meal made with love. One of those places is here in Oakland at Thank Que Grill. It's a fusion of Filipino and American food, it's just good and it just works. I like the ambience this place has, it's unique in that it's a small time shop. You can eat at the front of the shop or at the back where they have a small patio and you won't go wrong giving this place a shot.

I was happy to find this friendly place in a non-descript hideaway strip mall with a tidy open…read moredining area during a weekday lunch outing. Their famous buffet was not offered during the week at the time, just weekends, so a good excuse for me to come back another time soon. They had an extensive menu and I chose several mothwatering options for takeaway: Beef Pares Pork Sisig Pinakbet with Pork Belly The food was fresh with truly authentic flavors and exceptional textures (hint: crispy pork belly!). The portions were fairly priced for the generous size. I definitely can't wait to try more of their delicious dishes at a weekend buffet in the near future! Their catering menu seemed intriguing, extensive, and fairly priced for future party reference!

As other reviewers have said, it is the customer service that is severely lacking. This place is…read morenot cheap, or even affordable. We went yesterday because we had family visiting and wanted to treat them to an authentic Filipino meal. We spent over $200 and tipped well. They were happy with the food, and enjoyed the portions, but the service was pretty lacking. We were the only table there. The did not check on us at all. We had to ask for water to be refilled. When it came time to take food to go, we had to ask for the container, bags, and the right sized containers and the right sized bags. The older woman with the jet black hair was the one who rude and dismissive. When I asked her for a larger bag, she said that was the largest one. I pointed out that we gave them a very generous tip and that I see larger brown bags, but she still did not offer me one. She was very defensive, and said she thought I was referring to a plastic bag. Folks, don't make the mistake of over tipping here. You don't get the service you expect and deserve. The food is good though, but the service sucks! We spent, with the tip, about $240.