Wonderful Experience!! Been to the True Food Kitchen in my hometown of Houston many times. This one hit different....not because of the food...we know that's gonna be on point. What made this so memorable was the AMAZING service provided by Gio and Amber. Genuine peeps who represent the True Food Kitchen brand exceptionally well. Dad/Daughter weekend in San Diego. First stop and off to a great start because of these two fine individuals. Well done TFK! read more

Stopped in for a late dinner, and while it took an unexpectedly long time to be seated despite plenty of available tables, our party of 6 enjoyed the clean interior and even cleaner menu. My picks: CHARRED CAULIFLOWER (V, GF) medjool dates, harissa tahini, dill, mint, pistachio (8g protein | 340 cal) TUNA POKE BOWL (GF) regenerative black rice, avocado, roasted wild mushrooms, cucumber, jalapeño, edamame, pickled ginger, citrus ponzu (32g protein | 500 cal) Good eats that are good for you! read more

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Wow. That was expensive. I tried the ancient bowl with chicken and edamame dumpling. Edamame dumpling was sort of good with a twist in the traditional flavor with truffle oil and basil. But like $15 before taxes and tip. Ancient bowl was extremely well designed, I admit. There was entertainment value to each items they decided to add there. And each bite was a different experience. But it was like $25. Overall, I am not sure about paying this much for this level of experience. read more

I stopped in for some dessert with a friend and we sat at the bar because the restaurant was busy. The service was great and fast. I had the chocolate cake with ice cream and it was very rich and delicious. The environment is lively and fun. I would definitely come back for dinner! read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Still a great place to come for Brunch. Got their delicious Ranchers Hash again. Along with their Matcha Latte and Cafe Latte. Tried their Jambalaya and it's pretty good. Good portions of sausage and shrimp. Good spicy kick. Services is always great here. Rafaella is very nice and attentive. We just love sitting this huge, open restaurant. They don't currently validate parking. Which is fine with use. Just FYI. See you next time True Food :) read more

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True Food Kitchen in San Diego was just okay. This is my second time dining at this national chain, and this time, the food was incredibly bland and lacked any seasoning. I understand that they make everything in-house from scratch, but the True Food Kitchen in Austin was far superior. I was also surprised when I ordered some ranch dressing and requested a small portion on the side. They gave me a tiny cup and later charged me a dollar for it. I found this to be a bit excessive. Our server was friendly and young, but they lacked the conversational skills to answer our questions about the menu. Based on my experience, I can't really recommend this causal dining and open airy place, and I'm not sure I'll be giving them a third try. read more

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OMGOODNESS! As always, True Food Kitchen delivers excellent food quality and consistently on point! The Spicy Panang Curry Bowl is delicious bursting in flavor with every bite! The base is the vegetables. You can add a protein with an additional fee. We absolutely love this dish. The Rancher's Hash was also delicious. It consists of red bell peppers, grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, scallions, avocados, sweet potatoes, white cheddar cheese, sunny side eggs, salsa, sourdough bread, and tender grass fed beef. The server was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and clean. Great bathroom as well. Bar area with football games on. Love it! read more

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Met up with collegas for happy hour. Apps, drinks, and food were good. Service was good as well, until someone took my glass of wine that was half the serving left. My friend went to the bar and complained, the bartender gave him another glass of wine to make up for the one that was taken. Overall happy hour was good. 7/10 maybe wouldn't recommend but would go back if invited. read more

Pretty decent overall! Very clean & open & good vibes! The sourdough pizza was quite good! They have limited options on the menu, but the quality is definitely there! Can get quite busy & lively, so depending on when you're going, opt for a reservation! read more

First time here with the hubby and it was a great experience! We opted for the dinner duo. For the appetizer we chose the edamame dumplings and for our entree we got the Chinese chicken salad and an all American burger. The salad tasted so fresh. A burst of flavors in your mouth with ginger overpowering the dish- which was not a bad thing because I love ginger! The burger was juicy and came in a soft bun. Didn't think I would like the edamame dumpling, but it was amazing! Melt in your mouth and was so delicious in the flavorful broth. Our server Sofia (sp?) was so nice and patient with us. She accommodated all our needs. Lastly the dessert was just so amazing. A cake with caramel, some nuts topped with ice cream. Excited to try more menu items here next time. read more

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Friendly fast service and delicious healthy food! The dining area is open and bright with a view of the kitchen as well as a large patio area. I have the ancient grains bowl- I added chicken( although it would have been great and 12gm protein without that). The sweet potato was cooked perfectly and has a sweet and spicy seasoning the snap peas were fresh crunchy and lightly cold with sesame seeds added the avocado was great as was the pesto- a lot of different flavors going on, but if all tied together well. I would describe it as warm and cozy comfort food that tastes good and makes you feel good too! I wish there was a location near me ( Ventura) but will return here in my next visit to San Diego read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was great, but service was even better. Dylan was our server, and from the time we sat down until the time we left, he was on top of every single thing we needed. We were a pretty large party, and he was extremely attentive. He knew the menu, made excellent recommendations, let us know what items were sold out, and quickly suggested alternatives. The best part is that we never had to flag him down for anything because he frequently checked in. It was our first time at True Food and we will definitely be back. read more

Came here for a company dinner, got to try a good amount of appetizers and dishes here. I found the food overall to be a bit hit or miss. I tried the edamame dumplings, humus and pita chips, Brussels sprouts, pink lemonade, jambalaya pasta, and chocolate chip ice cream with cookies. The best appetizer was the Brussels sprouts, which was made pretty well, and had good spicy seasoning on it! The edamame dumplings were a bit interesting, they kind of had a ravioli texture to them and did not have that much flavor or seasoning. The humus was also just okay, would've liked more flavor/spice on it, and the chips it came with were huge...probably 3x the size of a normal chip. An interesting choice, and a bit difficult to eat it as a result. The jambalaya pasta was pretty good. I did like that it came with a generous amount of chicken, shrimp and sausage but again the flavor was a bit bland and it could have used more sauce. This was a consistent theme across most of their dishes, I understand they're more of a healthy restaurant but just a bit more flavor would be nice. My colleague had to ask for extra teriyaki sauce on his dish. As for the drinks, normally I love pink lemonade but struggled to finish my drink. Ironically, the best thing by far was their chocolate chip cookie and ice cream! The cookie was cooked just right and melted in your mouth, and being paired with good ice cream was a bonus. Overall, this is a decent restaurant with the potential to be good if they just added more flavor and sauce! The restaurant is pretty nice and service was good throughout with our large party. read more

True Food Kitchen - Jambalaya Pasta - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Not sure what the heck happened here, but I had my husband pick up food for me... right at opening, and the food was cooked (or not) cooked well. The chicken tenders were dry, and the shrimp was rubbery yet tasted undercooked at the same time... gross. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We love coming to True Food! The cocktails are fantastic. I had an espresso martini that was perfectly made and strong--exactly how it should be. Great drinks and a spot we're always happy to return to. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

It's that time of year again to get the delicious fall butternut squash pizza! The fall menu is the best in my opinion and these flavors don't disappoint. The service is friendly if you want to eat in or order take out and enjoy this unbelievably good pizza that just so happens to be undetectably vegan. It's a thin sourdough crust, it's not at all heavy. Truly amazing! read more

True Food Kitchen - Butternut squash pizza - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This was by far a superior health food experience! Gigi & Maddie made the dining experience even better with their outgoing and welcoming personalities. I was especially impressed by the tag team effort including expos and other staff who were at our service. The Edemame Dumplings with chili oil were a healthy appetizer that set the night in motion. They were delicious, and the chili oil provided some heat to the palate. The Ancient Grains Bowl was a great mix of healthy ingredients and protein. The ranch dressing is a vegan based ranch that was surprisingly tasty. The TFK Burger was on a buttered brioche seeded bun and came with a side of parmesan fries and peri-peri ketchup. Overall, the food was delicious! The ambiance was very open with soft lighting in the evening. Thank you to True Food Kitchen and their staff for such a great experience! read more

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We are here for the 1st time the other day, just walk in no reservations. The burgers were delicious! The fries were crispy! The ambiance was modern. The service was great. We also enjoyed the drinks! Check out my photos for more info! read more

True Food Kitchen - Green juice - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I visited this place for the first time this past weekend when out shopping with my best friend. It was Super Bowl Sunday, so I'm not at all surprised that it wasn't very busy. We ordered the brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and it was plenty for the two of us. Delicious. I ended up getting a ginger and orange margarita, which was actually delightful - you can definitely taste the ginger, but it wasn't overpowering. It almost tasted like if a wellness shot and a margarita had a baby. I loved the fact that they used crushed ice instead of just cubes or making it a slushy. It was actually the perfect consistency and very easy to sip. My best friend and I shared the Chinese chicken salad and ordered extra chicken so we each had a decent portion of protein. The dressing was pretty good, but if I'm being honest, I've had better Chinese chicken salads. It's not bad for what it was by any means. We sat at the bar, so our bartender was also our server, and she was very nice. The restaurant seemed very clean, and we appreciated them having the Super Bowl up on the screens. I would probably go back to try some other items, or at the very least to get my hands on another one of those ginger and orange margaritas. read more

True Food Kitchen - Chinese chicken salad, ginger and orange margarita - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had my first True Food experience and I was pretty impressed. The food was excellent and the staff were very knowledgeable and specific about dietary restrictions and food allergies. The patio was lovely and it felt casual fun and easy. I enjoyed all of our food and cocktails and they had some good specials. I'll be back! read more

True Food Kitchen - Cocktails Lasagna yum - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I've walked past True Food Kitchen several times during shopping trips and finally decided to give it a try. My wife and I started with the cauliflower and it was really good. Incredible flavor and texture. We were very excited for our entrees, which unfortunately did not meet our expectations. For our entrees I got the jambalaya pasta and my wife got the butternut squash pizza. Both tasted under seasoned and and didn't have great flavor. There was also a long gap in between receiving our appetizers and entrees. Not sure what happened, but it wasn't very busy the night we went. Our server was very friendly and apologized for the delay. With so many good dining options in UTC, I probably won't be back. read more

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Yummy takeout tonight. The butternut squash soup was good, and I always enjoy the seasonal butternut squash vegan pizza. The cauliflower portion looked a little smaller than usual but is always tasty. read more

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Haven't been back to True Food Kitchen in some time but was looking for something healthy and quick so my co-worker and I journeyed into True Food. He got the tuna bowl and I got the chopped greens with grilled chicken. Both our dishes were delicious and plentiful. I would say my salad was just the right amount that I was looking for with the flavor combinations that tasted really vibrant. The sweetness of the dates was contrasted to the salty flavor of the cheese and the sweet apples that were all in my salad. The grilled chicken was a bit tougher than I would have liked but I can't drop a star just because of that because overall the flavor was good. Service was good and on a weekday with not too many people it was not that bad. We were able to get a seat quickly. The restaurant was clean and you could tell it was well kept. read more

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Disappointing. I've heard many good things about True Food Kitchen and had high expectations coming in. Perhaps I went to a wrong location at the wrong time? Who knows. Our group came on a weekday lunch time and there was not many patrons. It was a slow day. Our server came over, introduced himself and asked if we needed a minute to order our drinks, we did -- most of us have never been here before. He came back a short while later to take our drink orders and we also put in an order for a few appetizers to start with. It started pretty well. The appetizers came out great and they were tasty. We ordered edamame dumplings (yummy!), guacamole (ok. not great, not bad.) and charred cauliflower (fantastic!) , but our drinks never came. After about half hour, one drink showed up. What happened to the rest? No idea. Our waiter said they are still working on them. Okaaaay... there are only fewer than 5 other tables in the restaurant, but sure. Perhaps they ordered a couple of drinks each and there is only one bartender and each drink has 30 ingredients. In any case, we were starting to get hungry, so we put in our orders for mains. About 15 minutes later... where's the drinks again? It's been roughly 45 min and no drinks except our one lucky friend who got their drink earlier. We asked our waiter and he said he would check on it and we also asked to get our water refilled. He went to some other tables, to the kitchen and completely forgot to get our water or check on our drinks. Oh wait. Look! Looks like he's heading to the bar now, please, please remember to check. Oh awesome. Now we see some actions happening. Our drinks finally came out. But no water. Don't worry, we just reminded him again. At least we have our drinks now. We saw him wandered off again, seemingly to have forgotten that we wanted a water refill. Appetizers were long gone. We put in our food orders a while back and hanger is oncoming. Approximately 35 min after we put in our food orders, they came out. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with carrots and the carrots were really good. The main star (the chicken sandwich) was blah. It tasted like heated-up frozen chicken patty with a smear of Frank's buffalo sauce (it probably wasn't, but tasted like it) between pre-frozen buns. It was edible, but "edible" should not be an adjective used to describe restaurant food. My friends weren't too impressed with their food too (they said it was meh and I also tried their pizza and agreed). Do you still remember water? Yep. He forgot but we didn't because we're still thirsty. Let's try again and hope that this time he would actually remember. Yes! This time he immediately got the water jug and refilled it. Third time is a charm! With such underwhelming food and slow service, I'm sure we could have a better experience elsewhere. read more

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True food is a decent pick for the area if you're looking for healthy and VG/GF options. I've been here a few times and have had mixed experiences. Usually the Kale Tuscan salad is pretty good, but this time around it lacked any flavor and didn't have enough breadcrumbs. Mostly just had the kale taste. The tofu was cooked well, the guacamole was pretty good. I've also enjoyed the glass noodles last time I got them. We paid about $60 for everything which isn't too bad for La Jolla. Overall I think there are better options in UTC. read more

True Food Kitchen - Kale salad, guacamole, chinese chicken salad - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just dined here with a few friends. I made a reservation online and my party was seated right away. I got the ancient grain bowl and added salmon. It was so tasty! We also got the Brussels sprouts starter to share. The Brussels sprouts were spicier than I'm used to but really tasty! Can't wait to go back again. I'd probably order the same thing it was so good. read more

True Food Kitchen - Ancient grain bowl - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when we decided to come to True Food Kitchen. I thought we will be mostly eating salad. I am surprised by how many Asian flavors that's on the menu here. Although it's healthy, the food here is delicious. They have a really great dinner duo menu, which has a shared appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert, on the weekdays evening. Hummus is absolutely amazing! Honestly one of the best in San Diego! I would come back again just for the hummus. Their Teriyaki tofu quinoa tastes similar to Thai food Pad See Ew. It's pretty delicious. The quinoa and rice combination was really good. The tofu was delicious. Tuna poke bowl was really good too. The flavor was very balanced with just a slight spicy. Even the dessert was delicious. I was very impressed and would totally come back again! read more

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This was my first time trying sourdough pizza and I was really impressed. The crust had a great balance, not too thick and not too thin, with just the right amount of chew. I got the mushroom, spinach, and cheese combo and it was packed with flavor without being greasy. I ordered to go, but noticed the place had a really relaxed and welcoming vibe. It looks really nice and clean inside.The service is standard and helpful. read more

True Food Kitchen - spinach & mushroom sourdough pizza - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

What a gem of a spot with a cute and inviting interior. After walking the mall and working up an appetite, we are happy we tried this spot out. The edamame dumplings were my FAVORITE of all--the perfect amount of truffle flavor, the dumpling wrapper thin and perfectly chewy, and a delicious umami broth to top it off. I would come back just for these. The ancient grain bowl was also really yummy, especially adding the hot sauce they had. Added tofu and it was a generous amount of food, but ~$23 felt a bit much for it. My boyfriend got the burger and rated it 7/10, could've had a little more flavor, but it was juicy and overall satisfying. The espresso martinis were meh, we wouldn't order those again. Overall I would absolutely come back for the edamame dumplings and try a few other menu items, especially the air fried chicken (their air fryer was down). Our waiter was super nice. read more

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We came in just for drink, the bartender was great, we enjoyed the ambiance and great drinks!

Came here with high expectations based on the reviews however felt a little disappointed and not impressed. True Food Kitchen is located at a far corner of UTC and has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. I like that they use seasonal items on their menu and everything is really fresh, however the day I came, which was a Wednesday at lunch, they didn't have their seasonal butternut squash soup or lasagna available. I opted to get their weekday lunch special which included a drink, entree, and half of a salad. I got the lemon oregano chicken wrap and the seasonal market salad. The salad was good but very overdressed and came only with one piece of cauliflower. I think I only saw one slice of a date as well. The wrap had good flavors but the chicken was very dry and the wrap in general needed more of the vinaigrette. Maybe I should've taken part of the salad and put it in the wrap instead. My meal came out to over $20 for a weekday lunch not including tax and tip. And I left hungry and unsatisfied. For a bit more I could've gone to an Ayce place for a lunch special. The service was okay. My table was checked on a few times during our meal but nothing great. With all the amazing other restaurants at UTC I unfortunately will likely not be returning to True Food read more

True Food Kitchen - Tri - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We were the last walk ins they allowed on nye. Everywhere else was packed as well. We ordered: Margherita pizza: 4/5 good! Chicken parm: parents liked this Salmon Tuscan kale salad: 5/5 salmon was cooked well and the salad was fresh and tasty Butternut squash pizza: 5/5 amazing! Love this place! read more

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This was second bad experience at this location. Food was not fresh with mold on cabbage in my salad. Chinese chicken salad was served without chicken! Who serves that! Clearly no attention being paid. I had to go find waitress to tell her no chicken in chicken salad and then they provided me an overcooked dried out portion of chopped up chicken halfway through my meal. Done with this place. read more

True Food Kitchen - Cabbage with mold on it served in our salad. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I absolutely love the food here and all of the healthy options!! I've been here many times and had great experiences. However my experience at this location today was not the best service. Unfortunately our waitress was very slow on getting our orders, bringing us sauce, etc. After we got the check, we waited over 30 minutes for her to take our card, and the restaurant was very slow as well. I totally understand engaging with customers in conversation but this waitress had a 30 minute conversation with another customer, causing us to wait over 30 minutes pay. We honestly were really disappointed with this experience. read more

I came here on a Sunday evening and there was not much of a crowd at the bar. I chose this place after checking out Yelp for a place that had healthy options. The Kale Salad with Salmon caught my eye when I checked out the menu. The salad had a citrus dressing and the salmon was paired perfectly with the salad. The salmon was cooked medium and came out nice and moist. The bartender was friendly and made sure my drink was filled. He was also considerate in asking if I wanted to turn on another football game besides the Detroit Lions' game. I would definitely come back to try the other menu items or their happy hour! read more

True Food Kitchen - Kale Salad w/ Salmon - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

My notes from my visit read: bougie, expensive, worth it I think that pretty much sums it up. Everyone loved their fresh/fancy style dinner and drinks here, and everyone wish a couple dollars could've been shaved off of each. True to the name, this food is probably a bit more healthy than most places like this, and definitely caters to those with specific dietary needs. Definitely give 'em a shot! read more

True Food Kitchen never disappoints--fresh, flavorful food that somehow manages to be healthy and crave-worthy, plus drinks that are always on point. But let's be honest, the real stars are behind the bar: Grant is the best bartender here with killer people skills, great vibes, and is also unfairly handsome (seriously, save some charm for the rest of us), and Amber is quite possibly the nicest bartender you'll ever meet--warm, welcoming, and guaranteed to make your day better. Sit at the bar, enjoy the food, and prepare to leave in a better mood than you arrived. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Had an awesome experience at True Food thanks to Thami. She was on it from the second we sat down. Recommendations were spot on: puffy sourdough with whipped ricotta and honey, salad bowl for my daughter, and the burger for me. Great food means nothing without great service, and Thami delivered both. read more

The food is really outstandin! Everything was full of flavor and cooked to perfection! "Hands down" some of the most delicious food l've eaten late! in this restaurant is all about healthy food not ordinary food with a awesome flavor the salad was amazing and the turkey hamburger Was delicious! The service is excellent Hugo and thami were awesome they will stop by and ask my wife and I how was everything! thank you Hugo and thami for your great customer service.. definitely will keep coming back to this restaurant read more

Great place to grab a good bite to eat and watch the trolley. We ordered the butternut squash soup (not thick like you're used to, has more of a homemade blended spin to it) and it was so good! The Tulsi tea was beautifully presented and equally as yummy. We shared a turkey burger, and didn't care much for it. The meat seemed bland and didn't have great sauce or seasoning. Sweet potato hash is just sweet potatoes and onions but was good. There is so much that looks good on their menu. I'd come back to try something else. read more

True Food Kitchen - Tulsi tea - New American Near Me - San Diego, California