I came here for a family birthday dinner. It's located in greenhouse so there's plenty of parking…read morearound, even if it means just a tiny bit further away. The restaurant is really big and we sat at a table for 14 pretty comfortably. We were also here on a Saturday night and the restaurant was full. The service is your typical Chinese restaurant vibe where you leave a little bit emotionally abused after paying for overly priced menu items. We did the à la cart and easily spent up to $1500. Better off with the family plan meal but nothing was of interest to us except one or two dishes. It took forever to come out and I mean FOREVER to a point where we almost cancelled a few dishes and called it a night, but they kept saying it's being made. With as many people and as massive as the restaurant was, and the price tags, I was expecting a more efficient service. A couple of times we saw our dish being brought to the wrong table and the people going "oh we didn't order this." With all of that out of the way, I am giving them an average score of 3 starts because the food did bring them back up. It was actually really good. My favorite of all things we ordered was their sea bass with string beans. The sea bass was fried crispy, garnished salty and still soft inside. It paired really well with the string beans. We ordered a bunch of other things that I couldn't tell you what the name was in English and they were above average taste wise. Their complimentary dessert however, was mass produced and tasted like they added too much water to it. This was the only one I was disappointed in. I still say this place is extremely overpriced but for a family meal experience and if you ever want to impress a date, why not.

This is the restaurant of choice for my wife's family gatherings, and she has a pretty big family,…read moreso we're here quite a bit. To be honest, Fusion used to be terrible, and I used to absolutely hate coming here. Food was slow in coming, what came out was often cold, the dining room was loud, and service was impersonal, at best. On one visit, half the menu was unavailable, requested silverware was crooked, and numerous glasses, bowls, and plates were chipped or damaged. On another visit, I saw multiple families sneak out of the restaurant, walk to McDonald's across the plaza, and smuggle food back in to tide them over until their orders came. After a while, I wasn't alone in meeting the decree of, "come to Fusion on Saturday," with a groan. However, when HL Peninsula opened in Castro Valley and established itself as a threat to Fusion's business, it served as a wake-up call. Food immediately got better (from "below-average" to "know what to order and you'll be fine"), the speed of service improved, and food temperature became consistent and proper. It's not QUITE a "different restaurant" feel, and there are still some negatives. It's still loud and service could still be better (there have been times where chicken wings have taken over an hour to come out, which is a "should not occur"). However, at least I don't dread coming here anymore.

I like Genghix :) It's a classic asian fusion restaurant with a million things on their menu. The…read morerestaurant itself goes beyond with their theming and decorations. I went with family members for a quick dinner. They seated us at an awkward table where is was hard for me to move my chair and get up lol. We ordered: fried calamari crab salad garlic green beans chicken teriyaki dinner sweet and sour pork salmon nigiri egg rolls lion queen roll stand outs for me were the crab salad (always good every time i order), and garlic green beans (flavorful, crunchy, just yummy). The calamari was good too, but I was also expecting smaller bits of calamari, not just the rings. My aunt wasn't a fan of the sauce! Beef fried rice was pretty standard, good but nothing crazy. Lion queen roll was also yummy but seems like the rolls was not packed tightly because it was falling apart at the lightest touch. Sweet and sour pork was okay. Salmon nigiri was okay. We did have a laugh at how big the dishes they served the food on were. It was HUGE, like all this food took up 2 tables. The plate holding the lion queen roll was longer than my forearm. Portions are equally as huge. It's expensive, but you're definitely getting a big portion to share.

Very close to my home…read more Excellent family -friendly menu I love that there is a full bar I came for a date night and the sushi was cool, the sashimi was delicious. This is the perfect sort of Asian fusion place to come on a night no one feels like cooking. Will absolutely be back with my crew!

Such a gem in this city. Was in love with their oxtail grits…read morewhen they were only a food truck. So glad I found them again and see them grow into a restaurant. Nice environment, decent service, high quality food. A must try place if you're a true foodie.

Came here for a lunch date with hubby. We dont come to San Leandro often so not sure how was the…read moreparking situation. We saw a street parking as soon as we turn, and just parked even though it was 1000 ft away. The drink/cocktail list is vast, but we are not much of a cocktail drinker and not usually drink during lunch, but I saw Matcha Sharka being ordered a lot and the other seemingly popular drink was this lavender drink. If you are a cocktail drinker during lunch, do check them out. We ordered 4 shareable items: * Savoy Donuts - 5 stars - fluffy and yummy, not greasy at all * Focaccia w/ Meyer Lemon and Garlic Confit - 4.5 stars - wonderful texture, did not taste the garlic much but the lemon was really good add. * Grilled Beef and Pork Chipolata - 4 stars - I think the star was the dressing. The meat itself was just okay. * Rice Vermicelli Bowl - 4.5 stars - not sure why it is called a bowl when it was served more in a plate. This is the fusion take on the Vietnamese dish with different dressing. We selected the Galangal Pork, which I did not like as much compared to the usual Vietnamese ones with Lemon Grass. There is a choice to select Lemongrass chicken instead, so you might want to try that. The pork tasted "porky" despite it was thinly cut. I was hoping to try dessert, but we were full so we did not do that. Next time. The restaurant is nicely set, and you can select indoor or outdoor seating. We did make a reservation, but when we arrived there were plenty of tables available. Service was fine, we did not get the "is this your first time" greeting as I heard other tables got. But it was our first time.

Second time visiting this place and was not disappointed at all. Everything tasted good even better…read morethan last time! Clean place and great service... shout out to all workers on Monday lunch time great jobs Will definitely be going back again soon

An absolute gem in Hayward! Great for Korean takeout and catering options. Fresh ingredients and…read moreefficient service. Authentic taste. The classic kimbap is fresh and well-proportioned -- you know it's fresh when the rice tastes soft and each roll has a perfect bite of protein, rice, and veggies. They also have other options such as bulgogi (marinated beef), spicy pork, spam & kimchi, and so much more. The dukkboki has the right amount of chew and a great sauce, and the fried chicken is crispy and juicy. Try dipping the kimbap into the dukkboki sauce. It's magical! Everything tastes homemade and satisfying. A local gem to consider for your next meal or catering event.

I ordered food from this restaurant just because I was hungry and been at the hospital for a few…read moreweeks now. Absolutely loved the food and it was the closest o comfort food I've had in a while now. Mainly their fried rice. Not sure what it was but I devoured it lol Already thinking of ordering again from here!!!

I ordered the House Chow Mein, Chicken Dumplings with green chives, Steamed Pork Buns and Sesame…read moreChicken. The dumplings were ok but I didn't care for the sauce that came with them. House chow mein wasn't bad. The sesame chicken was ok but I wouldn't get it again. The bbq pork in the bun was good but the bun itself was not. Food isn't terrible by any means but it's just not my cup of tea.

If you want an asian tapas spot - THIS IS IT!…read more O R D E R E D - Korean beef bone soup - Curry Chicken Toast - Bbq beef ribs - Grilled Mussels - Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) V E R D I C T OMG i cannot get enough of the toast from the curry chicken toast, i think i can eat so many orders of the bread alone. it's so soft and fluffy, like eating cloud, if I ever ate that haha. Their portions are bigger than I expected, worth it! This is a fun spot to hangout with friends to grab a bite to eat and to watch a spots game or listen to and watch some Kpop MVs. The service is friendly and attentive, I came on a weekend lunch - dine in wasn't too busy, lucky me but I definitely noticed a lot of to go orders. Parking is easy because they're in a plaza, so no stress there.

Ordered several dishes: Singapore vermicelli noodles:…read moreawesome. Worth going here just for this. The shrimp in this is succulent and awesome. The chicken is bland (like typical thai restaurant chicken). Should substitute this out for shrimp if they allow. Chicken curry toast: this is a qunie item and worth ordering. Had it twice now and liked it on both occasions. Garlic cheese bread: it's fine. Nothing to write home. Lamb chop: sweet in taste. Not so good. Older child finished but did not savor it. Chicken skewer: not good. Daughter did not like it either Hot pot: very fishy (tom yum flavor was good). Did not like any of the meat choices in there (fish ball, fish tofu, Chicken). But flavorful. Awesome service. Fast service. Good ambience with tons of TVs with several options. K-pop was a tad bit loud, but fine.

A total hidden gem in the area!!! Reasonably priced!…read moreService is always wonderful and the dishes come out super fast!! This is the place I wanted to gate keep! But the food is soooo wonderful I can't help not telling everyone how yummy it is!!! I always get the poke bowl and it's always flavorful and the texture is great! It's also super filling! My partner loves the chicken katsu ramen!!! The vibe of the restaurant is chill and I always love how they decorate!!! Overall 10/10 love going here!

Nice hidden gem in East Bay! Not out here all that much, but this spot caught my eye initially for…read moretheir poke. The menu prices looked pretty reasonable at first glance, so I stopped by. I came on a Wed evening, and I was quickly seated. The interior is quite cute, as it's decorated with Japanese decor. Upon looking more closely at the menu, the Agedashi Tofu Soba caught my eye and decided to order that instead. The soba had a nice chew to it, and the dipping sauce had a lot of flavor. The tofu was quite silky, and fried just enough on the exterior. The sauce with the tofu was absolutely delicious. This meal was very comforting and was just perfect for me. While I'm not vegetarian, it was a comforting non-meat dish. The price point was quite solid for it too, coming out to $15.95 before tax and tip.

Forever the best HK spot around in the east bay. Quick and fast services. The menu varies by the…read moremeal you go for, so there's always a good deal or something new for you to try. I would love to just try all of the menu over time. Everything has hit so far. This time I got the beef congee combo with the vermicelli rolls with satay sauce. Vermicelli rolls was very good and unexpected. Loved it a lot.

Any time I find a Hong Kong cafe the nostalgia hits, and Garden Cafe is one of those places that I…read morewill definitely be returning to. What a shame that I am not in Castro Valley often enough. It has been difficult to find HK cafes that do set combos like they do in HK, but Garden Cafe has a selection of three classic HK combos that include an entree, buttered toast, and your choice of drink, all for an amazing price. These three combos are a quintessential aspect of HK cafe culture, and bring me back to when I used to frequent HK yearly and indulged in such combos for breakfast. This was my very first time at Garden Cafe, so of course I went with an HK combo. My pick this time was 雪菜肉絲米粉 (preserved veggie and shredded pork vermicelli soup), which is one of my favorite HK noodle soups. For my drink I went with classic HK milk tea, and upgraded to the iced version. The staff were very efficient (and of course speak Canto so I can practice), and my food was brought out super quickly. The majority of the other patrons also spoke Cantonese, and much more fluently than I do, so that's another indication of how you know the food is legit. The broth for my 雪菜肉絲米粉 was clear yet flavorful, the meat was tender, the veggies delightfully pickled, and the vermicelli not overcooked at all. The toast was thin, crunchy, and buttered nicely without being overwhelming. The HK milk tea was oh so good and as strong as it always is at every HK cafe I've ever been to. I ended up not finishing my noodle soup and brought it home to enjoy later, and also got the rest of my milk tea to go. Do note that Garden Cafe is super easy to miss if you're not paying attention. I completely passed by the parking lot the first time, since the building the restaurant is located in is recessed and connected to a liquor store. Parking is scarce, and I ended up parking in the tiny lot next to the liquor store. It's also located right across the street from Eden Medical Center. The neighboring parking lot is also part of a medical office and does not connect to the parking lot for the liquor store/restaurant. Regardless, I love eating at hole in the wall establishments and Garden Cafe is most certainly on my list to return to (and bring my husband next time) so I can try some more dishes they have to offer!