Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

I ordered Barya for my birthday party and was very impressed! I loved the Filipino fusion take on…read moremany of my favorite dishes, including the oxtail lumpia and peanut butter dipping sauce! That was a crowd favorite and gone by the end of the night, I will say that sauce in particular should he swerved warm but it was honestly fine cold. It was easy using their website to send in inquire for the catering event. It's important to be detailed on what you want, where the location willl be and how many people you plan to have. Day of the event chef rod was texting me asking me a couple follow up questions to ensure food came correctly! He came on time and had everything ready to go. It was quite delicious and we barely had any left overs. I felt that the price was affordable and a service I would do again.

While I'm not a fan of the value, the quality and execution is 5 star. Kikuchi has been at my local…read morebrewery Steel Bonnet in Scotts Valley a bunch lately and it's my second time trying his tasty offerings. I have tried the Tsukune twice now, a tasty meatball creation. Today I also had the Bara Tama, pork belly with thick slices of onion. They are both savory delights but the sweet of the onion paired with the salt of the pork belly and a dab of horseradish mustard makes it my new favorite! It's also over 90 degrees out today and the guy is cooking under a pop up in the parking lot, committed to his craft!

When I went to Japan last year, yakitori from the charcoal grill was one of the most memorable…read moremeals I've ever had. I won't forget how there were tasty options around every corner in Tokyo. Ever since I went to Japan last year, I crave delicious yakitori from a charcoal grill in the Bay Area and always seek out new places to try. I finally tried Okibiyaki-Kikuchi as a yakitori pop-up at ShaKa brewing after eyeing it for a long time. The grilled meat skewers were so delicious and enjoyable to eat with a cold beer flight from ShaKa brewing. The chef is a master of yakitori. I tried hatsu, kalbi, shishito, kimo, and bara tama. I can describe a perfect night like this. A perfect night included skewers from the live ember grill by the master chef and a beer flight. The flavors are legit-- the process of preparing the meat is impressive, and the technique with the charcoal grill brings out the best flavors. The Bay Area is treated to authentic flavors like in Japan. It is recommended that should arrive to the pop-up early as they ran out of the chicken skewers. I will absolutely order the chicken skin and thigh again and again. I also tried his pop up at Clandestine Brewery as well. The quality is so consistent and delicious. I like the vibe of eating like in a picnic style outdoors with a cold glass of beer. Nothing beats that for me. Follow @okibiyaki_kikuchi on IG to see where he pops up next.

The barbecue is just okay, but they are very expensive.And it's not worth paying that much for that…read moretaste.

I really wanted to support this local business, especially after a great first experience where the…read moreribs were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Unfortunately, my second visit was a major disappointment and a waste of over $150. While the portions are generous, the quality just wasn't there this time. The smoked turkey leg tasted boiled and lacked flavor, the ribs were incredibly dry, and though the brisket was tender, it had no seasoning. I drove 35 minutes on a Friday hoping for another great meal, but the inconsistency was frustrating. I hope they can get back to their original quality.

Franci Cakes has fantastic cupcakes with super detailed designs and decadent flavors. We love…read morepicking up these sweet treats when she's got her booth up. Our kids love the cookies as well, but they are infatuated with the cupcakes. Some of the flavors we've recently enjoyed were the Guava cupcakes and Banana matcha horchata cupcakes. We can't wait to see what new flavors come out next!

I was able to get my hands on the #HomeSweetHomeBox for Father's Day and it didn't disappoint. I…read morehad been eyeing her cupcakes on Instagram for awhile for their unique sounding flavors and adorable decorations. WHAT I ORDERED: My box came with 4 cupcakes and 2 cookies: 2 of the "Churro o O it's Magic" cupcakes -- this cupcake was my favorite and OUT OF THIS WORLD! The cinnamon sugar cupcake was hearty and soft, the frosting was buttery perfection and the freshly fried heart-shaped churro on top brought a nice, crunchy texture to each bite. 2 of the "Duvalín" cupcakes -- Goodness gracious. This cupcake was full of fresh, bright flavors perfect for a warm summer day. The strawberry had a refreshing, real fruit flavor and paired perfectly with the hazlenut. 2 of the Puerquito Pan Dulces cookies -- the perfect mexican cookie. Admittedly, I didn't grow up on mexican cookies... as a child I never thought they were sweet enough (SUCH A KID), but as an adult... PERFECT! They were soft, had a mild (and scrumptious) flavor of cinnamon and molasses, and had a perfect level of sweetness. Unfortunately I had no coffee prepared and ATE THEM ALL before I had a chance to make any but they would have paired with it PERFECTLY. Can't wait to order another box in the future.

Amazing food here. I was amazed about the seating area as it was inside a brewery. The burgers are…read moreamazing especially their onion rings. They were crispy and fresh. I really enjoyed their special sauce as well.

Went here as I was nearby in the area around 2:30 pm on Saturday! I ordered the Big Smack & Tallow…read morefries and it took about 15-20 minutes to come out with about 4-5 people in front of me. Lots of parking nearby in the area and this is a food truck so keep in mind ! I rate the burger a 7.5/10 as it was a delicious burger but the buns did not hit to me for some reason. The fries were great as I tasted the tallow as it was very crunchy!! I would still come back if I am in the area !

I was excited to see Shrimp'n Ain't Easy back for Gordon Biersch Night Markets for Summer 2026…read more Their Chop Cheese and Cheesesteak are still my favorite menu items, with juicy shrimp and crispy meat in each bite. Sometimes they provide green tomatillo sauce on top of the traditional orange sauce, which is great for cutting through the grease and cheese as it's tangy and sweet. We tried the Magnolia Chop for the first time and while this was great too, the hot link makes everything slightly saltier than I'm used to and is much more heavy and filling. I'll stick with the cheesesteak or chop cheese next time but will try more of their menu items going forward. Food arrives quickly even during the crowds and long lines at the night market. I've never waited more than 35 minutes combined for both the line to order and being called for our number to pick up our food.

Really insanely tasty and decadent seafood tacos, hard to believe it's from a food truck…read more I just tried their Crab Taco and it's my favorite item now. Very generous with the crab and huge succulent shrimp. Super cheesy too. I'm actually glad it's not also vampiro style. Whatever you order, be ready for the cheese, because they are super loaded, and luckily I love both cheese and seafood. For the quality and generosity you get, these are well worth the price (Crab - $10, Vampiro - $8), and I was quite full after these two. Very fast service too, even during busy afternoons.

I came for the food, not the drink…read more It's surprising to find good and creative food at a wine bar. Definitely recommend to try them out. Space is very small with limited seating. It's a bar so wait line can be long if you come at peak time

I came here with a party of 8 for a birthday celebration. There are no reservations, just walk-in /…read morefirst come first serve basis. The bar was pretty busy with groups at all the tables so we had to sit outside on stools at a fold up table. You walk inside to place an order then you get seated at a table. The staff were really nice and gave great recommendations for our group who were beginner wine drinkers. Super cool vibe inside, they even have a disco ball and cute decor. My expectations were already low as I'm not usually into tapas style (aka small portion but expensive and possibly mediocre food) but boy was I wrong. All of the food that we ordered was genuinely so good. I still think about the BUCATINI (tom yum butter, lime, garlic and basil) and would solely come back for that dish. The portion sizes were on the smaller side but it is tapas, we had a group of 8 hungry people so that was on our part lol Overall, would recommend and come back to try some of their other dishes and wine! super cute for date night

I've ordered from here one time for takeout and I fell in love. The broth was so aromatic and…read moredelicious, I decided to come in this time for a quick lunch. Safe to say it was consistent and I'm so happy. This place is definitely worth it. Though it seems it got pricy from when I ordered take out but I'm not too mad. The inflation just doesn't help. But for this place to be so quaint, I love how much more delicious and great ratio the food is vs a specific one on South King Road... Idk where the comparison is, because this place is just so much better and the aunties are super nice. They took care of me really well here.

We wanted dim sum, unfortunately East Lake was closed for the day for inventory! Didn't realized…read morerestaurants have to do inventory! Lol So we went to this restaurant - ordered spring rolls w grilled chicken, very fresh. We loved it. As for main dish, we had vermicelli with grilled chicken and shrimps. We didn't get what we ordered. Got grilled pork and shrimps. Ok we ran out of time so we didn't make a fuss and accept what we got. Now all looks fresh...only thing is, the sauce was just too bland. No sweetness. Not sour. No shredded carrots or daikon or chili. Just plain and diluted fish sauce. Very disappointed.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

Well, this was my second time here. The first time was with family, and the food was fantastic. So,…read moreI decided to come back. After watching a review on social media, I decided to try something new. I had to try the cracklin' chicken bites. I ordered the southern fried fish, added the brisket, and the collard greens. After I ordered, I went to the bar to order a gin and tonic. I asked for the Bombay Sapphire gin. Then, it turned into an unreal experience. When I got my drink, I asked the female bartender if she added lemon or lime. She gave me "the look" and said I did not ask for lemon or lime. Taken aback, I told her that I've never had a gin and tonic without lemon or lime. She then replied, "rude". I proceeded to apologize, and then she acquiesced and gave me a garnish. I thanked her and again apologized. She was having none of it. I was in a great mood because I still tipped her. However, it has been bugging me ever since July 25. Hence, my review. Back to the food. My food was delicious, flavorful, and portion sizes were great. In fact, I am taking my parents there today. However, we are going to go to the one on South of Market--just in case I want a gin and tonic. I will be sure to ask for lime this time. :)

All the pastas looked delicious and were made fresh right when I picked them up. They're open super…read morelate, so it's a solid spot to hit when those late-night cravings kick in. Most of the pastas leaned a bit on the bland side, but a little salt easily fixes that. My favorite was the spaghetti arrabbiata cuz it had a nice hint of spice. The steak portion was huge and filled the entire container, making it a great option for takeout. I've definitely had leftovers for days. The time it took to cook all five dishes was about 10-15 min, which was pretty fast for pick up delivery.

It's delicious. I've known the place for over a year and it's still just as delicious and with the…read moresame quality as always. It only cost me $26 and easily feeds two people