Coming from Marin, my BBQ standards are basically, "Does it exist?" Well, today I finally had the…read morereal thing! I knew I was in the right place when the menu didn't have artisanal kale or a mushroom burger on it. I stopped in with my dad, who has consistently great things to say about CJ's. The customer service was excellent from the moment we walked through the front door. Friendly vibes all around- it seems like CJ's is a community spot. The patrons and staff knew each other on a first-name basis and were quick to include us in the conversation. The overall vibe is what made it a five-star experience for me, and it seemed to get busy shortly after we arrived. Our food was ready quickly, and it was delicious. It was a little over $100 for generous portions of ribs, chicken, hot and mild links, macaroni and cheese, beans, and bread. While we took our food to go, the restaurant was very clean, and I would have been happy to stay and eat there. I hope to try the peach cobbler in the future, but I was too full today to have room for it.

Me and my mamma wanted to try the BBQ after she enjoyed the potato salad not long ago. I ordered…read morethe ribs & link combo for her and a link order for myself. The links are beef, which was nice for me I stopped eating pork a year ago. The owner was so thoughtful, he gave us extra sides of potato salad at no charge. This guy is simply outstanding. My mamma enjoyed her dinner so much the only thing left was the rib bones. The beef links were tasty, the BBQ sauce added an extra kick to the meat, we were both happy.

This spot is a local favorite of mine. I often reminisce about Ono Hawaiian BBQ's teriyaki sauce…read moreand Moku's teriyaki sauce tastes very similar to it. They won me over very quickly. My go-to is the teriyaki chicken and they stack quite a bit of meat on the plate, so I usually end up getting 2 meals out of it. Very affordable, the flavors are always consistent, and the meats are always tender.

I check out this restaurant since I was at the San Pablo Supermarket and I did not regret ordering…read morefood. I had the Island White Fish. What is crazy was that the fish was huge. The fish was more proportion compared to the rice and macaroni salad. My food was delicious. For a mini plate it was a lot better than L&L, Kyoto, and Ono. I now got a place to eat at when I am at San Pablo Supermarket.

This is my favorite Yummy House location out of the 2 in the area. While they don't get many…read moredine-in customers based on what I've seen, that never gets in the way of my decision to keep coming back for more. My usual is the Poke Salmon with no corn; it hits the spot every time. Each component always tastes fresh and flavorful. I often order to-go and eat at home, so I wouldn't normally order a drink. However, during my last visit amidst the recent heat wave, I decided to give one a try. Their Jasmine Green Milk Tea tasted exactly how I daydreamed it would; perfectly floral, just the right level of sweetness, and no hints of bitterness from the tea.

Solid spot for a casual, satisfying meal at Yummy House. The ramen and poke bowls are both great…read morefor the price--definitely one of those places where you feel like you're getting really good value. The ramen is comforting and hits the spot when you want something warm and filling, while the poke bowls are fresh and customizable, which I liked. Portions are generous too. Nothing super fancy, but it delivers on what you want: tasty food, good portions, and affordable prices. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area

I got together with my former manager to catch up and enjoy a meal. She lives north of me, so we…read moresettled on a halfway point. I recommended we grab pho but with the initial pick being closed, we pivoted to Pho Nation! When we came for dinner, it was quiet. We were one of the only customers but a few diners were coming in and out for takeout. The restaurant is super casual with not much decor or detail to it. The service was just okay and a bit confusing. For those dining in, they give you a menu and you order with them but everything else you need to go to the counter for (pay, water, any requests). We also weren't checked on during our meal. For food, I had the Regular Chicken Breast Pho. Even being a regular, it was a massive portion that I took home! The broth was good but I was never given a spoon. The noodles were on the smaller end as if they were cut. When I received my bowl the noodles were all compact so my theory is they just dumped it in there and assumed the broth would break it up. The chicken was tender. Everything else was on the table such as utensils, sauce, and garnishes. My old manager said her dish was great! I can understand this might be a fave pho place for residents in the area but I'm not sure if I'd willingly go back. It was great to try and the food was good. The restaurant is off San Pablo Dam Road with a giant private parking lot outside.

This used to be a Taco Bell…read more Three of us came here for lunch today and we all wanted to try their sandwiches. Both my companions got pork sandwiches. My friend decided to get extra meat and that was an extra $4. They also gave her double the vegetables for an additional $4 and extra meat as well. Her Thai iced tea was quite expensive for $6. Usually restaurants charge about $4 for Thai iced tea. I got their tofu sandwich which was full of tofu and not enough vegetables. I personally would have prefer more vegetables and less tofu. I did not like their tofu because it is a pre-fried tofu which is probably sold at Ranch 99 and from overseas. That kind of tofu has a non- creamy and somewhat tough texture. It's a bit dry even though they braise it. I prefer non-fried tofu that is slightly sauteed maintaining the creamy tofu texture. This was overly processed tofu. I will not order their tofu sandwich again. I would like to try their chicken sandwich next time and hope that they give me more vegetables. It will be nice to try some of their noodle soups which everyone else was ordering except for our table. The service was pretty quick. Their bathroom had no amenities like toilet paper. I will come back but don't know when.

I love British style fish n' chips and haven't had really great local fish n' chips since Rhode's…read more(back in '80's Richmond/San Pablo - yes I'm old). Anyway, Hundal Sahib fish n' chips is pretty darn close! Their selection of fish and fried veggies is excellent. We ordered a large family meal (for 4 people) which came with 6 pieces of fish (large meaty pieces of cod), chips (aka fries for the Americans out there), fried mushrooms and onion rings and hush puppies. It was all made to order, crispy, juicy and delicious. And they gave us plenty of tartar sauce and malt vinegar without us even having to ask! I highly recommend this spot. And the restaurant interior is very cool and kitschy!

"The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to return soup at a deli!"…read more-George Costanza, Seinfeld Like a step back in time.. haven't been in awhile, and now appears to have new owners. da Scene: had a mediocre baja fish taco the other day, so stopped here to grab some good ol' fish & chips. Looks the same from the outside. Inside could use some updating, but I always take it home. da Grub: went with the tried an true Double Catch; Cod & Prawns w/ mushrooms & fries. At 1st glance it looks pretty much the same... munch, and yep, very familiar Cod, very crispy outside, soft, white, tender inside. Prawns were nice size, about 2 bites per; mushrooms also crisp/tender. All atop some fries... and these were the only discernable difference, these were fries, not traditional pub style english "chips" as before - ok, but not as sturdy as chips which are typically stubby and thicker, and somehow stay crispy. Not a deal breaker though... the quality of the Cod & Prawns is most important and still shines through. da Service: Greeted warmly, nice lady, 15 min wait, packed in open cardboard tray so things stay crispy, you get a container each of malt, tartar & the cocktail/horseradish sauce (yummy, I use all 3 in every bite!). 5 Stars for quality; it's a bit pricey, but when it comes to seafood, don't skimp. Old school hole inda wall feel, with friendly service. You can't eat this too often, it's a cheat meal... but when you get the craving, this hits the spot, so come get it.

Great service and GF fried wings...what's not to love? I love their flavors and the crew is great…read more Cute spot to eat in. Nice and clean.

Tucked in an abandoned strip mall, with only a Chinese restaurant and a small church to accompany…read moreit. This used to be the Safeway shopping center, now it's desolate, and dead. I was here for a TGC event next door, that used to be a women's exercise studio. The drinks at best were a 6/10. But with so many options out there, you gotta stand out.

You should definitely visit Amber's in Pinole, California. Their cuisine is delicious, service is…read moregreat, and customer satisfaction is clearly a priority. I ordered the New York steak, medium rare, with potatoes and eggs, and it was outstanding. The abundance of potatoes complemented the perfectly cooked steak. I will certainly return and make it a point to dine here regularly. In addition to the exceptional quality of food was also matched by the outstanding customer service provided by the staff, waitress, and owner. A situation arose when the customer in the booth in front of me shed hairs into my food; however, our waitress promptly addressed the issue, and the owners graciously offered to replace my meal. The original dish, a ribeye, was not inexpensive, but the replacement was prepared with the same care and presented with equal deliciousness.

This was not my choice of restaurant but I went w/ my uncle & aunt, real meat eaters !!…read moreSo the waitress stated this is a meat place & they stopped carrying veggie burgers , plus they had no vegetables ! NO VEGETABLES ?!! But I was able to get a very plain salad ( iceberg, cucumber, tomato & croutons ) a w/italian dressing plus some sautéed mushrooms & the ever reliable French fries !! ( Definitely not a place for vegans but vegetarians would be ok if they ate dairy & eggs ) I couldn't believe they discontinued the veggie burger & had no frozen California blend veggies ! I won't be going back !!!!! Plus the fries were not that great either !! They were shoestrings but some were overcooked : really hard & dry ( uneatable ) ! There was not really notable decor , but it just seemed old & outdated, not in a charming way !!

Ordered the lomo saltado first time here, it was great knowing it is not a Peruvian food spot! Wish…read morethey had the green salsa that goes with this traditional Peruvian plate but I wasnt upset. The cook was friendly and the lady cashier was kind as well! I plan to be back soon with my family to try the Nicaragüense plates! All tables were clean but maybe it was just a slow day. Who knows! Be back soon! Thank you!

It was our first time here and The food was fresh and delicious. The plates are filling too. The…read morestaff were very friendly, welcoming and very attentive. If you're in the mood for Nicaraguense food come try this spot. Leave room for dessert... dessert is really good too!

Mostly get MoMo's in Tibetan language and Buuz in Mongolian. Similar to steamed potstickers…read more The other is Sha Baklep or Kuushuur. Similar to a meat patty fried in oil. They have other items such at bentobox etc all well made. The owners and staff are nice! It's a small business that does very well for its size!

This was actually my first experience with Mongolian cuisine, so I was very interested to find out…read morewhat it's like. When we walked in, no staff was out front, so we stood around a bit before we were seated. The staff quickly disappeared again, and throughout our meal, they were usually disappeared somewhere in the back. If you want something quick like extra utensils or napkins, you may need to wait a bit before someone appears. When ordering, we wanted to try both the Beef Buzz ($14.99) and the Fried Beef Buzz ($15.99). The lady who took our order said they were the same thing, and offered to just give us one half/half order instead of ordering two of essentially the same dish. We agreed to that offer, but she didn't mention anything about how that'll be charged. Of course, we ended up being charged the higher price of $15.99. Not a huge deal, but some better communication there would've been appreciated. We also ordered the Beef Huushuur ($14.99). The Beef Huuchuur arrived first, and it didn't look anything like we expected. The photos from online reviews all looked it'd come in an empanada shape, but it actually came in a large, flat, circular shape. They were all laying against one another in a slanted position, and it made all the oil pool in the bottom of the dish, and the pieces that were covered became very oily and soggy underneath. The parts of the dough that weren't soggy were wonderfully crispy and delicious though. It'd make a significantly better difference if the Huuchuur were placed spread out from each other instead of lying on top of each other to maintain the crispiness on all surfaces. The beef filling was nicely seasoned and well flavored. The Beef Buzz had essentially the same filling as the Huuchuur, but different exterior. Unfortunately, I still have the same opinions of it being way too oily overall. The non-fried pieces sometimes broke apart at the bottom due to the sogginess. The fried version did not have a crispy texture at the bottom either, I'm guessing due to the excess amount of oil on the dish. Again, the flavors were great, but execution and presentation definitely has room for improvement. In summary, this was a great introduction to Mongolian dumplings for me. Very delicious flavors, and I'd love to try Huuchuurs again in the future because I love crispy fried foods with a good texture. However, I'd probably look for a place that goes way more easy on the oil.

Me and my mom enjoyed an early dinner today. OMG the meat is so juicy here it's really good and…read moretotally worth it. Large portions are mandatory and the BBQ sauce makes the BBQ a 10/10. My mom had the BBQ Mix & I ordered the chicken BBQ. The side of rice with the macaroni salad was a perfect pairing. Thanks so much Ohana!

This is my least favorite Hawaiian barbecue fast food places chicken taste extra salty although…read morethere is a lot of it which I did like teriyaki sauce is very watery and they only allow one small packet otherwise you pay $.30 per extra packet. The Mac did not taste Hawaiian Style , and tasted like mustard. Quite a dissatisfing meal.