My go to authentic Thai food restaurant. I love the quick service and friendliness of the staff…read more The food is amazing. Reminds me of home. I highly recommend!

I just had the cheesy crab appetizer and it was great. My pad Thai looks delicious. So glad I came…read morehere.

We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

It was finally Bun Time for me. I came across this Japanese restaurant at different places but I…read morenever had the chance to check it out. I'm glad the Vista location immediately made me a Harumama Fan. A special thanks to my waiter who answered my questions and checked up on me a few times. The service was stellar...my food came out pretty fast. I loooved how the Cow Buns were sooo cuuute and nicely decorated to eat. They were delicately delicious pairing well with my Yakisoba Noodles which had the right amount of vegetables. Overall, it was a fun flavorful time for the first try. I can't wait to try more dishes. Highly recommended to the Yelp Community!

Used the bogo from Albys and the food was awesome!…read more Friendly service - food was ready when they said. We'll be back soon!

I've been going to this place for many years and there has been changes in ownership every couple…read moreof years. I came here today and was told there's been another change most recently 2 months ago. This by far his has been the most pleasant visit. The food was fresh and the dumpling wrapper was thin. The soup dumplings were filled with soup and the pot stickers were pan fried to perfection. They've also added more dish options to the menu as well. They've updated their indoor decor and it's nice and clean. Highly recommend this place and will be back very soon!

We came here while we were in Southern California, and this place was really good…read more The ambience was great, the way the tables were set up, the music, everything just felt good and welcoming. The food was delicious. I had the carne asada plate and also tried a taco, and everything was on point. I knew what I wanted and how to pick it, and my food did not disappoint at all. My husband had the taquitos and enchiladas. His experience was a little different because he went more on the veggie side, and a lot of his dishes had potatoes, so after a while it started to taste the same for him. But overall, the food itself was still good. The service was great, drinks were good, and the overall vibe made it a really enjoyable experience. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Not completely horrible but being inside of a windowless strip mall "Restaurante" for the same…read moreprices at Mexican restaurants with some actual ambiance - Por Favor - No! Stinky and Creepy. This is only a Mexican Restaurant if you're at the Mall in 2002.

Lutchi and Mary's is delicious! I work in San Diego now and get to try new restaurants often, and…read morethis place is my favorite meal I've had in the 7 months I've been working here. I am not kidding, it is insane! So delicious that I'm ordering it two days in a row to bring home. I ordered the famous Pork Sisig, which was recommended by the staff, with the garlic rice. It was so delicious. Came out sizzling, such great flavor. I would give this place 6 stars!!! The manager Jane and the atmosphere is great. I'm not surprised they have so many loyal customers because they just gained another one. Best spot to eat in San Marcos! Can't recommend enough

I'm so disappointed with the Filipino food. The sinigang didn't taste fresh. There's only a few…read morepieces of pork belly and the eggplants were undercooked. It's also weird that they served us rice but we had to wait 15 minutes for the sinigang to come out. The lumpia is not worth it. It's thin, burnt crispy, and barely any filling. It doesn't represent how tasty and popular lumpia is! The wait for the second entree was 30 mins!!! The lady in the front kept telling me that "it's coming out soon" but each time food comes out from the kitchen, it's not for us. By the time we got the canton pancit, it didn't even taste good! It was too salty and the chef overdid it with the celery. It literally tasted like soy sauce celery noodles. I also didn't realize it's not rice noodles... I know the description said "fat noodles" but I thought it'd still be the traditional rice noodles but thicker. I won't return. I'm going to stick to take-out only Filipino restaurants. The quality is better, food is authentic, and way more affordable than here.

Amazing food, great service. Their chicken lemon soup is delicious! I usually order the chicken…read morekabob plate and it's very flavorful. More than enough food. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. Shaks is a solid choice in downtown Vista. You can't go wrong.

Super yummy! I visited during the strawberry festival, and there was a bit of a wait even with…read moretable available, but it's only so that they don't overload the staff which I think is an excellent management decision tbh! The strawberry spritz was so so so good, like I almost wanted one to go! The food was delicious, the garlic dip was made from super fresh garlic and the chicken was so tender! Not dry at all!! Also the Dubai chocolate strawberry waffle! That was amazing, I don't think I've had a waffle like that before. If Shaks decides to do brunch with the waffles, trust that I'll be there. Ambiance is super nice and fancy, but did feel casual, maybe it's because it was festival day!

The pizza and salad has been great every time we go. The candied walnuts are amazing. We love the…read moremashed potato and bacon pizza. Give it a try.

Four stars because I really love the urban salad that has field greens, pear, walnut brittle, and…read moreGorgonzola. I do not love the pizza. We tried the barbecue chicken pizza. The sauce was overwhelming in my opinion. We also tried the mashed potato pizza and that was a big no from me why a couple of people at the table loved it. So it's all a matter of opinion I guess I'm more of a traditional pizza kind of person. Also, the pizzas are oddly shaped. I do like the thin crust. The pizzas are very big so that's a plus. These are coal fired pizza, which makes the crust really nice and crispy on the edges. I think the pizza was a little bit too floppy for me though. You definitely had to fold it to eat it or you could use a fork. Bonus, we really enjoyed watching the show they played on the TV, Redbull soap box races. This is a restaurant where you walk up to the counter and place your order. They bring your food to the table. Food was served hot, fresh and quickly. Restaurant has a casual feel. There is plenty of free parking around the area.

The food here was amazing! We ordered the fish and shrimp tacos, but the shrimp tacos were…read moredefinitely my favorite. I didn't realize the mahi-mahi was fried, but it was still really good. Our waitress, Samantha, was very accommodating and attentive. She made sure everything was just right and truly made us feel at home. It was our first time there, and we're really impressed by service , food and drinks. Especially since it was a busy Friday night. Even though we had a few thing that didn't come out quite right , it was handled very well and came out great overall. The ambiance had a laid-back brewery vibe -- very chill and comfortable.

Super quick review:…read more Atmosphere was laid back, food was tasty, and the service was good! Outdoor seating for the majority of the seating. Lots of fire pits and picnic tables. Comfortable and casual. Many sign posted about disruptive kids and pets. It was early on a Monday evening, so I don't know if they enforce or not. The fish and chips were cooked very well. The flavor was good on the fish. The fries were crispy. My only disappointment is they served the malt vinegar on small portion cups instead of the shaker bottle. Hard to get an even spread. The pazole and the Cole slaw were both very good. Our server was attentive and friendly. They have water stations - coolers with cups stacked nearby. To me, the water tasted old ( I know -makes no sense). It had a very earthy note to it like the coolers weren't adequately cleaned. Would definitely go back!!