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101 Eatery

4.6 (22 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Pork Belly Skewers
Tiffany C.

$11.99 for King sized Bento Boxes?! What a steal! The Tonkatsu portion was HUGE and was super juicy with light breading. The skewers were super cost friendly (6 skewers for ($11.99)! Juicy as well, and tasted amazing with the sauces. They offer four different sauces that you can choose from: Thai, Katsu, Teriyaki, and Curry. Our favorite was the Thai! It went so well with the Pork Dumplings that were super crispy and juicy! It also went super well with the Pork Belly Skewers! My husband even dipped his Tonkatsu into it even though we got the Katsu sauce for it. My mom is not a huge fan of white meat usually but the Chicken Breast was super juicy (not dry at all!) and paired well with the Teriyaki sauce. The restaurant is small but has such welcoming vibes with great lighting! The service was outstanding! We can't wait to come back to try the other stuff on the menu!

Chicken Katsu Bento
Robert U.

101 eatery does one thing very well. A lot of Katsu, for a very, very good price. For 11.99 you get what seems to be enough Katsu to feed 3 people, some salad, a heap of rice, soup and curry sauce. While the curry sauce has a strong clove flavor, it's still very tasty. It's one of the best value lunches in the bay. Cheap, filling, and very well done. I've also had their skewers, but skip those (although they tasted good), it's all about the Chicken Katsu here. This is now on my permanent lunch rotation!

Glazed pork
ivan b.

Cool Asian fusion spot. Hip on the inside great variety reminds me of being back in Hong Kong. Helen, the manager runs a great tight ship. I definitely recommend this place. Fun and tasty sometimes even comfort food. Good value just do it

Tonkatsu and dumplings

Friendly staff and food was cooked fresh to order. One of the rare places where the pictures in the wall are what the food actually looks like when it comes out. I'd come again if I lived here

Tonkotsu
Weyland L.

Good food at a great price. I got a to go order of the tonkotsu with Thai sauce. It was good portion size and satisfying. It was quickly prepared as I ordered in store on my walk back. The staff were very nice in chatting with me as I waited. The food was yums enough I will be coming back and trying other things with my family for easy meal days.

Main dining

If you're looking for a spot that values your time and your wallet without cutting corners on quality, 101 Eatery is it. It's the definition of a local gem--no corporate fluff, just high-level execution. I went with the Katsu and the Tonkatsu, and both were outstanding. The breading was golden and light, maintaining that essential crunch without being oily. They don't treat the starters like an afterthought, either; the egg flower soup was seasoned perfectly, and the spring rolls hit the mark.

Huge portion of chicken katsu, soup of the day (miso), and katsu sauce
Krystal M.

Grand opening promo is only $11.99 a plate! Huge steal for Bay Area. Walked in during late lunch today and I definitely will be coming back. The manager is very friendly and welcoming. The portion of katsu was quite large, I may be eating this for a while. Sauce was good and rice was fresh. I might want to try their tonkatsu next time as well. You order at the till and just sit anywhere, perfect for a quick meal. The manager also let me know that we can call ahead and order so we wouldn't have any wait at all.

Pork dumpling, really crispy
Ron L.

Stopped in for late lunch. We ordered shrimp spring rolls, chicken steak, chicken katsu, tonkatsu, chicken wings, and pork dumplings. Portion size is really good. Chicken and pork katsu were moist and breading wasn't thick. The Thai sauce was outstanding. Overall food was excellent. They had their soft open today. Promotion pricing was really good. The staff was really friendly. Only down side is restaurant is a bit small and I think it will fill up fast.

All Chicken wasn't cooked fully.  Tried 3 pieces all the same
Winner S.

The chicken looks good but wasn't cooking fully. The beef skewer is good. The seat were limited. It's a very tiny restaurants. To go doesn't come with salad but it got only 1 piece of orange but when I ordered the food and seat down to eat, there weren't any orange

Chicken Katsu
Richard C.

It's great to know that we have tenured owners; they owned the same Japanese Restaurant that was in the same spot. Just like then, the place is clean, has a friendly vibe due to the staff, and YUMMY food. I tried the Chicken Katsu today and will continue to explore their menu.

Cubed Salmon. That sauce is pure, mouthwatering flavor, topped with a few drops of juicy orange.

This place isn't about a dining experience or great service or making you feel at home, but none of that matters here. This place is about one thing, The Food. The tonkatsu is served with this really interesting and creative katsu sauce that's complimented perfectly by the zesty notes of the orange slice that comes on the side. It seems so simple with its no-frills presentation, but the flavor notes are thought out thoroughly and prepared precisely with copious amounts of love. The salad looks like an afterthought, as does the soup, but as someone who's emphatically not a 'salad person', it was delicious and seriously compliments the rest of the meal, making something as normally heavy and salty as tonkatsu even out perfectly in your mouth with the sauce and the orange. Same with the soup. It's not a flavor punch, it's something that's specifically thought out for the meal. They do the same dynamic with the salmon cubes where the lightness of the soup and salad lets them give the main dish an extra punch of bold flavor, soaked up by some beautifully cooked rice, then tempered by a wet crunch and a comforting slurp that keeps your palette from getting blown out. To call it simple food done beautifully would be taking the it too much at face value. Everything on the menu is only sold as a combo for a reason as it's wonderfully though out, not just as a dish, but as a set of complimentary flavors that make an interesting, yet familiar meal. To the folks working there: Thank you all for joining the neighborhood. You're fantastic!

Highly recommend this new place! The food is delicious with HUGE portions for $11.99. We ordered chicken katus, and it's juicy and crispy. The rice just right, not too soft or hard. A piece of gem in South San Francisco.

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Ichika Izakaya - Nigiri

Ichika Izakaya

4.4(261 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$$

Soo good!! I've gone here 3 times already. The first time I believe was before they got many things…read moreon their menu.. Now there are so many things to choose. They have the best edamame and their chicken breast is delish. They have good service and 2 out of the 3 times I've gone the servers were extremely kind.

My husband and I had dinner here tonight, and overall it was a really memorable experience. We've…read moretraveled quite a bit and tried sushi in many different cities, including around the Los Angeles area where we live and have our favorite spots. So when we visit a sushi restaurant, we tend to evaluate everything as a whole -- price, quality, service, and of course the flavors. For dinner we ordered the Mango Tuna Roll (which was our first time trying a mango-style sushi roll), the 8-piece Omakase Nigiri, a Double Toro Roll, two pieces of Otoro, and a hot sake. With a 20% tip included, the total for the two of us came to $163.50, which honestly falls within the average range of what we usually spend for a sushi dinner like this. Normally we might pay around $120-$130 depending on the place, sometimes a little more if we add an extra item or two. The portion sizes were pretty standard. Not unusually large, but not small either -- similar to what we've experienced at many other sushi restaurants. Where this place really stood out was the depth of flavor. The quality and balance of the ingredients were excellent. At one point I actually caught myself closing my eyes just to focus on the taste, which is something I almost never do. The preparation felt very refined and the flavors were elevated, rich, and memorable. I would describe it as delicate portions with very elevated flavors. Because of that, I'm giving this place 5 out of 5 stars. This is the kind of restaurant that works perfectly for a nice dinner with your partner. It's not necessarily a place where you go wild ordering everything on the menu like at a taco spot. Instead, it's better to be thoughtful with what you choose and enjoy a few well-crafted dishes. You can easily have a special, enjoyable dinner here without going overboard. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area and want a quality sushi experience with refined flavors. The only thing I felt was missing was a small welcome miso soup. In some sushi restaurants we've visited, they serve a tiny cup of miso with a couple pieces of tofu as a warm welcome. It's a very small gesture, but it creates a nice first impression and adds a sense of hospitality to the experience. Considering the quality and pricing of the menu here, a simple welcome miso soup would fit perfectly with the overall dining experience.

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Ichika Izakaya - Spicy tuna crispy rice

Spicy tuna crispy rice

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Hula Hoops - Sisig Silog

Hula Hoops

4.2(2k reviews)
2.5 mi
$$

Great for brunch! Got lucky to be seated at the bar without a wait or reservations. The kids…read moreenjoyed the bartender mixing different drinks and all the different decorations. The chicken Ube waffle is a must try! Comes with gravy and ube sauces. We also ordered sig sig breakfast, musubi, fries, banana smoothies, and coffee. All on point. One of the best Hawaiian/Filipino food in the bay.

Made an easy reservation online and was even able to update it the day before to add another person…read morewith no issues, which we really appreciated. We had heard such great things about Hula Hoops and were excited to come for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived Sunday morning, we were seated right away, which was great. However, our party of six was seated with only three food menus and five drink menus. I asked our waitress if we could get additional menus for the rest of the table, and she explained they had run out and were waiting for other guests to finish with theirs. We ended up asking if there was a QR code version we could scan, and she brought one over. I was mostly confused why the QR code wasn't offered immediately, knowing half the table didn't have menus to begin with. It just made the start of the experience feel a little disorganized. That said, there were definitely some positives. The sparkling cider for Mother's Day brunch was a really nice touch, and the Shanghai lumpia was fantastic. I ordered the two-protein silog breakfast with eggs, and while the flavors were good, the single scoop of rice just didn't feel proportionate to the rest of the plate. Any Filipino knows you need a little more rice to balance everything out, so I ended up not finishing my meal because it felt off portion-wise. My son ordered the cheese omelet and said it wasn't his favorite, especially the potatoes. The ube waffles were really yummy though, and my husband enjoyed the sisig tater tots. Overall, I'm glad we finally got to try Hula Hoops after hearing so many good things, but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to the hype for us, and I don't think we'd return.

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Hula Hoops - Ube colada

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Hula Hoops - SPAM FRIES (12/2024)

SPAM FRIES (12/2024)

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Inda + Mely - Inda + Mely

Inda + Mely

4.4(101 reviews)
1.8 mi
Private events
Large group friendly

So great! Owner is great and came out and talked to us. The food was so wonderful and tasty and we…read morehighly recommend the Kare kare is so good!!!!! Come out and enjoy!!!

This place is so cute and trendy! The food was absolutely amazing! It's the Filipino flavors of…read morehome with a modern twist. All of our orders came to the table in a timely manner. We ordered the following: 1) Deconstructed lumpia - more difficult to eat than the classic lumpia but the flavors were so bomb that it was worth the effort. 2) Patatim - reminiscent of paksiw na pata but with mushrooms. The meat just melts in your mouth! 3) Bistek tagalog - their take on steak and fries, but better. 4) Kaldaretang baka with bleu cheese mash - classic kaldareta flavors on a bed of mash potatoes. We were a little unsure about the bleu cheese part, so our waiter offered that it can come on the side. We tried it with the dish and while it was good and added a tang, bleu cheese is just not for me so I'm glad we got it on the side! The meat was cooked perfectly - still a little pink on the inside so it wasn't chewy or overdone at all. 5) For dessert, we got the buko pandan which my mom absolutely loved. Owner (I think) and ancestor of Inda, Raquel, came out to greet us and ask how everything was. She was so kind and glad we had enjoyed the flavors. She even boxed up our leftover for us! Food gets a solid 5 stars - I would give more if I could! For atmosphere, I give it a 4 as it was a hot day I don't think the place has AC, so it was really warm in there. For service, I also give it a 4 because although our waiter was super friendly, kind, and very helpful, I felt that he could have checked in more. For cost, I feel that everything was priced fairly. It's just a little more expensive than your "regular" Filipino restaurant. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be back!

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White Elephant Restaurant

White Elephant Restaurant

3.8(1.4k reviews)
1.3 mi
$$

Food was great. Loved the Pad Se Ew. The noodles had good flavor and texture and the beef was…read moretender. The fried fish was also excellent. I might consider getting the fish on the side since the sauce made the breading a little soggy. The green curry chicken was very good as well. Broth could be a little thicker, but flavor and spice level were great. Not too soicy. The fried chicken over fried rice was pretty good, with a nice crunch to the chicken. It was pretty empty when we got there, so service was fast and cordial. All in all, it's one of the better Thai spots I've been too. I've actually been here a few times, but finally got a chance to review. One thing to point out, however, is sample tip calculation includes the sales tax. Just a little nit that always seems to bother me.

Came here one evening not too long ago. We walked in told them it was a party for 3 and they…read moreimmediately started setting up a table for us. We sat down and were given menus right away. My husband ordered a Roast Duck Noodle Soup, our little one ordered Fried Chicken Over Fried Rice, I ordered the Massaman Curry with Chicken, and we ordered Fried Banana with Ice Cream to share. The Roast Duck Noodle Soup tasted delicious it was not too heavy on the lighter side not too salty and overall we all thought it tasted well. The star of the show was the dish our little one ordered the Fried Chicken Over Fried Rice everything about this dish married well with each other and tasted spectacular. The Massaman Curry with Chicken was ok it wasn't my family's favorite, the Roti and Cucumber Salad that it came with was ok Roti too crispy for me, Cucumber Salad was super small portion I was expecting a bigger portion and the Curry itself was a tad bit too salty for my liking...I find that it would have been nice if it was served over a bed of rice instead of with Roti. Also my Curry dish was full of chicken pieces and very little potato pieces...please please more potatoes next time. As for the dessert it was good can't go wrong with dessert. Also at one point one of our plates had a little dead gnat on it but the waitress was so attentive when I pointed it out to her she changed the plate setting right away, thank you!! Maybe when I come again next time I can get a different dish. Other than that the place is well kept small and tucked away from a busy street, I believe my family and I know of this restaurant because we passed by a few times while going to other neighboring stores and restaurant.

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White Elephant Restaurant - Interior of White Elephant Thai, beautiful, clean, peaceful and tranquil

Interior of White Elephant Thai, beautiful, clean, peaceful and tranquil

White Elephant Restaurant - Pad Thai

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Quail + Crane - Yuzu panna cotta

Quail + Crane

4.5(115 reviews)
3.0 mi

Grand Hyatt at SFO is a must stay when traveling in and out of San Francisco. Everything about the…read morehotel is spectacular. Quail + Crane is situated on the 3rd floor of the airport connected hotel. If you can get a seat close to the floor to ceiling windows; one can see the airport and even some planes. I've only dined in for breakfast/or brunch, and so I can't speak much about the dinner offerings. But, I can say that the food has been delicious each time I've eaten here. I absolutely love Eggs Benedict, and so it's a no brainer for me if it is on the menu. One can upgrade the dish to include Thai style Dungeness crab cakes, and it is worth every penny. Service here is also warm and inviting. Depending on where one is going, the time of the flight, the time of season, and overall time one has; staying at Grand Hyatt SFO and getting a bite at sit down, in this case Quail + Crane; makes all the difference for a long journey ahead.

Seeing a play near by and staying at the Grand Hyatt. Decided to try Quail and Crane which is…read moresuper convenient here at the hotel on the 3rd floor. Restaurant is very open with great views of airport terminals and airfield. Servers were very friendly and helpful, especially Flora. I ordered a cocktail and we brought a bottle of wine from home to enjoy. The smoked poke was very good and also really cool when they took the lid off at the table. We also noted that it was the first time we've had something like this that had enough wontons on the side. Normally you always run out. Not here. The sushi was good but very small for the price. The last thing we ordered was pasta with foraged mushrooms. This was our least favorite. Was expecting a creamy earthy pasta with the mushrooms but the mushrooms almost seemed pickled. There was a very vinegary taste from the mushrooms that was off putting. The pasta was also very very al dente. Way too undercooked for us. Lastly this place can be a little pricey. Yes you're in the SF Bay Area and you're paying for convenience but to me pricey for what you get. Location and views are great and the staff is super friendly

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Quail + Crane - Spectacular art and light fixture

Spectacular art and light fixture

Quail + Crane - Solo dinner post Adverum Board SLT visit. SF, CA. 10/25

Solo dinner post Adverum Board SLT visit. SF, CA. 10/25

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Patio Filipino - Chicken Tinola

Patio Filipino

3.6(1.3k reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

My brother-in-law recommended we try Patio, which is one of his favorite Filipino spots in the Bay…read moreArea. He even went as far as saying that they had the best crispy sisig. I actually don't eat pork, but even I knew those were bold words. We had dinner reservations for a table of 10 at Patio at 7pm on a Friday. The place was busy, and most guests came with big parties of 8+ people. Half of our group arrived on time, and the restaurant went ahead and got them seated at our reserved table. We ordered several things off the menu including the appetizer sampler (fried calamari, fried shrimp, wings, and lumpia Shanghai), garlic rice, pandit bihon, bangus sisig, chicken adobo, pork sisig, bangus sisig, and crispy pata. I ate the fried calamari and shrimp, bangus sisisg, garlic rice, and a piece of chicken adobo. I also ordered a side of fried egg to make my dish a silog. Loved the fried rice and bangus sisig. I apreciated that the fried egg was perfectly overeasy with a runny yolk. More often than not I get the yolk cooked nearly all the way through. The other dishes were satisfying as well. I can't vouch for the pork sisig, but it was unanimously agreed by the other guests in our party that Patio's is the best. We shared desserts among each other including the fried flan and frozen mango. The fried flan was fun to try once. The frozen mango dish was so unique. It had a chopped mango topping and mango ice cream over a meringue base, which we realized had the texture of the cake part of brasso de mercedes. Lastly, I thought the service was fine. Some dishes came out quicker than others, but the staff members apologized for being backed up in their queue.

5.14.26 I had a very…read morelong review that they deleted. Guess they didn't like my honest opinions. I've been coming here since they opened and loved every single dish they have. Over the years the food quality and taste has gone downhill. I came here in 2021 and the food was terrible. I waited a few years and ordered food last week hoping the taste and quality magically went back to what they served in their early years, but sadly it's still terrible. Their Kare Kare is so watered down you can't even taste any peanut butter. The dinuguan is 1% meat, 49% inedible parts (see photos), and 50% sauce. Huge ripoff! This is the last straw for me and I won't be returning ever again. The prices are insanely expensive for the tiny portions. There are much better Filipino restaurants in the surrounding areas. Parking- street

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Patio Filipino - Crispy Pata

Crispy Pata

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