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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    The San Gabriel Belly Wrap
    Reeven S.

    The customer service of this place is an automatic 5 star. From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were warmly greeted and seated. It wasn't just a simple welcome; it felt like I was being invited to someone's home. At the moment I realized why this place has such a high rating and excellent reviews. With just a greeting, a customer's experience can already be elevated to a high point. Throughout my dining experience, I witnessed the staff's interaction with their customers and everyone here seemed like family. This restaurant is definitely a local go-to and it really shows how the surrounding community adore this place. For the food, it was of course made with so much passion. Their menu and dish names pays tribute to various locations of the area, which I find very interesting and clever. Their bacon jam fries reminds me of Animal Fries from In N Out - sweet, savory, and addicting. Their burger was huge. I had to squeeze it together so I can properly take a bite. My favorite was the Belly Wrap. It is a well seasoned grilled pork belly wrapped in green onion pancake and topped with hoisin sauce. I'm glad to have found this place through Yelp. It was definitely a delightful experience and I can't wait to go back!

    Edison H.

    Local favorite, Asian fusion. Hard to not like this other than the price - Bay Area is just expensive for all of us. The burger was bigger than my mouth can fit but I noticed it wasn't quite like the picture on the menu. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing or my memory is fading already lol. Anyway, it was still a pretty decent burger albeit messy. Highly recommend getting the fried egg on top! You can also go to the brewery next door for additional ways to complement your meal as well. One thing I do want to highlight was the interaction with the owners. Very warm and friendly vibes.

    A burger from 310 Eatery

    This place wasn't half bad. The food, which was inspired by street food, tasted very decent. The burgers came out looking thick and juicy, but ultimately, they were very typical burgers--not bad, but also not exactly blowing your mind. I tried some of the fixings like the fried onions on my burger, and they raised the price without adding much to the quality. But the ambiance was casual and the service was friendly, so I had a good time. It's not the kind of place you come just for the food. It's more of a laid-back place to socialize with food just good enough not to ruin the experience.

    Little Tokyo Po'Boy
    Patty P.

    Stopped by 310 eatery after drinks at matchpoint brewery. We were welcomed in and seated at a booth, the staff were so friendly, helpful, funny, and overall lovely. And the Food. Was. Amazing. I had the Poboy with seafood and added an egg and it was delicious, perfect amount of savory and not fishy. My partner had the 405 traffic jam, and it was delicious, with layers of savory flavor,. We shared the bacon jam fries, and I highly recommend those because they are sweet and rich, and we finished them all so fast. Have their delicious food, meet the lovely people that work there, who are helpful and fun.

    Christian M.

    For the last year me and my girlfriend have been contemplating trying this place near our home and just recently we went and tried it out. We didn't know what to order and I ordered the 310 burger and my girlfriend ordered the French toast and the French toast was very good however with the burger it was just okay. The real problem is however I did find a hair in my burger and I was trying to be very nice about it and tell who I think is the owner that I just found it but no problem. However when I tried telling him and showering him there was a hair within my food he met me with a bit of hostility and even my girlfriend noticed it to and I remember him saying what am I pointing out to him and what is the problem and he was just getting kinda upset about it. This ruined the whole experience here for me because why is the owner getting upset I noticed a hair within my food and I was trying to be nice about since there was people around us but okay then. Sadly will not be back

    For those who like little neighborhood hole in the walls like I do. This place I will come back to. It is a family ran restaurant mom wanted tables with a smile. Son sat us and did the cooking. We had a little dim sum action grand son had chicken nuggets and fries. They were really good hand made not processed. I had the Har gow and sui mai. The texture was perfect and tasted great. So please don't think this is a Chinese restaurant because of what I ordered. They have a very eclectic menu there's burgers there's chicken sandwiches. There is fish tacos. They have quite an assortment of food. Everything I saw looked great and all the customers seem to be locals and friendly, and they knew everybody that walked through the door except for me since I am not from here so enjoy this place. It is one of the perfect hole in the walls.

    310's Street Burger with added Swiss
    Cheryl M.

    First time dining at 310 Eatery in Albany after visiting Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park on Memorial Day. Unfortunately, many of the surrounding restaurants were closed on Monday but 310 Eatery was a further drive but open! It's been awhile but I believe 310 Eatery used to have a pop up at Mad Oak in Downtown Oakland. Menu is quite eclectic with dim sum and other Asian items mixed in with hamburgers and sandwiches which is a nice option. The plan was to have brunch but the breakfast menu is only available on weekends. Walk in and staff friendly and welcoming. I opted for the 310's Street Burger with bacon jam. I do like the combination of sweet and salty and the option to get your burger rare! Yes! A decent burger but wasn't smothered in bacon jam as noted on the menu...more like a dollop that didn't add much flavor wise. Friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich and really enjoyed. Fries are extra...I asked for the thick cut fries with an up charge from the shoestring but wouldn't call them thick cut. More like regular fries. Many options of craft bottled/can soda which is a plus. I know costs for everything has gone up so expect to pay $18 for a burger with cheese with an added cost for fries and drink. Not an issue and expected as we all have the choice to dine out or make at home. If in the area, would stop for breakfast as eyeing those Japanese soufflé pancakes. Street parking along San Pablo Ave. Tables available outside or inside near the door to dine with your fur-babies.

    Jen L.

    Service was really friendly here. We slid open the door from the brewery and ducked our head in and we were immediately greeted by someone who gave us menus and told us to come right back when we were ready. My son had the Dux Sliders twice. The first time, he had them with the regular bun. Then later in the night, he had them with the pretzel bun which he loved even more. I had the Pineapple Puck Fried Rice with an added fried egg and jalapenos. The pineapple made the fried rice a touch too sweet for me but overall, the dish was really good. It was expected that pineapple would be sweet. I'll try their other fried rice next time with the bacon jam.

    Pineapple puck fried rice
    Sintu R.

    They call themselves LA street food, but to me, they appear to be a great fusion place! We went to try their souffle pancakes but unfortunately that needs a pre-ordering :( Alas. But we tried their blueberry pancakes and pineapple puck fried rice which were amazing. The service was nice and warm. And we were happy with the place that they had a lot of seatings. Would love to go again.

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    Gordon C.

    the food is great, the service fantastic, music background, clean respectable yum always a good place whether hot or cold outside. Now all of our friends who have been brought here com often and rave about the dishes.

    Egg rolls
    Robert C.

    We had just finished having a Mexican meal down the street and thought we'd comeback and try this place for just a small bite to eat. I ordered the Little Tokyo Po'Boy that has lightly deep fried Japanese style Soft Shell Crab. One thing about this place is that they can be very creative with what they have on their menu. It was light and I'm glad I tried it out. We also had Good Ole' Egg Rolls. Two which were bacon wrapped. They were smallish in nature but what do you expect for eight bucks? Both items we actually took next door to Match Point Brewing where we had a beer. There is a sliding door that permits you to gain entrance to this neighboring establishment. The service was very good. We may have been the only ones in here. If you're looking for a menu that has some creations that may pic your interest this is the place to try.

    The Pier Fries
    Alyssa D.

    Every time I come here, I always wish that I lived just a bit closer because then I'd eat here ALL THE TIME. Food is always great, but the service and the vibe are beyond amazing. The owners are so unbelievably friendly and nice. They really made us feel at home. I have failed twice on taking pictures of our burgers, because they were that good, and we were that hungry lol. Will definitely return and tell everyone to go!

    Pork Shui Mai
    Alexis B.

    What a nice hidden surprise! I was checking out Match Point Brewery which is connected to 310 Eatery and decided to order some food. The server from 310 Eatery brought me some menus and when he noticed I had my pup with me, he told me about the "dog patty" 310 is known for. They make a plain patty just for pups! I ordered the Har Gow and Pork Shui Mai for myself and the dog patty for Max. The Har Gow were filled with fresh shrimp and the Pork Shui Mai had pork, shrimp, and mushrooms - they were delicious! Max devoured the dog patty, so I'm guessing it was also delicious. I would definetly recomend stopping at 310 to grab some grub!

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    Do you have e-gift cards?

    Hello Joe L. Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we can accommodate an E-Gift Card. Please simply call us at your convenience and during our normal business hours and we can take care of it right on the phone with you. Or, you're naturally more than… 

    Do you offer breakfast on Fridays?

    Hello Jadyn L. and Thank YOU for your question. With that said, we do not offer our very unique and tasty Breakfast Menu on Fridays. Instead, the Breakfast Menu, which contributed to Yelp having listed The 310 as One of Yelp's Top 100 Brunch Places… 

    Open indoor dining yet?

    Yes I saw people going in.

    Hello! Do you offer vegan options or able to customize any menu items to be vegan? Also do you have an official website?

    Hello Rachel M. and Thank You for your question. The 310 does have some Vegan Options and we have been more than happy to "customize" and accommodate those with a Vegan diet and or lifestyle. In some instances and with our existing menu items, we… 

    Is the Tokyo poboy still available?

    Thanks for your question A.J. and Happy November. The "Iconic Tokyo Po' Boy" has bee one of 3 Menu… 

    Can we byos (bring our own Scotch)?

    Thanks for your question Jeremy R. At the moment and until such time The 310 can find an amenable larger space, we have elected to not license our premise for alcohol. Sorry for that but we are not opposed to alcohol service and will look forward to… 

    What is bacon jam?

    It's simply DELICIOUS and a must try if you haven't already AH and thank you for your question. In short, The 310 makes the Bacon Jam to which starts with Bacon, kettle cooked with our recipe to make it hot, sweet, savory, all at the same time. It's… 

    Do you have outside seating and bathroom available for customers ? Thanks!

    Thank you for your question Cindy. The 310 does offer an Outdoor Seating Accommodation (OSA) whenever available to do so given Covid Restrictions that are in effect for the County of Alameda where we operate. This said and at the moment and until… 

    Some of us don't eat pork. What dishes can we order? A list would be helpful, because one menu item is described as "blended patty" and its only clear by looking at another item that the blend involves bacon. Thanks!

    Hello Just S and thank you for your question. While The 405 Traffic Jam Burger, often called one of the Best Burgers in the East Bay and now possibly in all of America (Yelp listed The 310 as One of Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in America - 2020)… 

    Are you making Dim sum and added it to to your menu yet? Where can I find a full menu?Thanks

    Happy May Wendy and thank you for your question. While we are very excited about introducing our HK Style Dim Sum program sometime very soon, we are not quite ready to launch this long awaited menu component.… 

    What time and days do you serve the soufflé pancakes?

    Hi Shirley, Thank you for your question. 310's Japanese Style Soufflé Pancakes are available on most Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Because we adhere to the classic and traditional Japanese method of production, they can take up to 30 minutes to… 

    Do you have a kids menu for toddlers/preschoolers?

    Thank you for your question Shirley and even more so, thank you for thinking of The 310. Yes, we do offer a "secret menu" for our younger fans. First up, "Buttery, Cheesy and Fluffy," Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring a French-Buttered Thick Sliced… 

    What is the noise level inside the restaurant. Can you converse with a large group of people without yelling?

    Hi Yvette! The noise level at our restaurant is moderate and similar to most busier restaurants. You won’t have to yell or shout when carrying your conversations within a big group at The 310! Hope that helps!

    How do you make a reservation? I don't see you on Ooen Table, Resy, or Yelp?

    Sorry for the very late reply and post. The 310 does accept reservations and actually encourage them particularly for larger groups. We can accommodate groups up to 50-60 (with advanced notice) and often have groups of 15 or more come in. Simply,… 

    Is parking difficult for brunch on the weekend? And Do you take reservations for brunch on Sat or Sun?

    Hi Lisa M, thank you for your interest with The 310. Yes, we can take a reservation(s) for not only weekend brunch but anytime The 310 is opened (please follow our dates and operation including special holiday hours posted and continuously updated… 

    Are there Vegetarian options?

    Hi Marisol C., The 310 does have Vegetarian options that are both on and off menu. You can surf our online and see what is available on the menu as there are a few posted right here on Yelp. We also offer a "Veggie" Burger made with either Quinoa or… 

    Hi! When will you start serving breakfast?

    Hi there and thank you for your question. The 310 has already been serving breakfast for quite some time. Our Breakfast sessions are on Saturdays, Sundays and some major holidays. We generally start at 10:00 AM and go through at least 2:30 PM… 

    When are you anticipating a liquor license? At least for beer and wine.

    Thank you for reaching out Yirg. The "simple" answer, we will look forward to installing a Beer and Wine venue to go alongside our "Krazy Delish" menu items that now include Breakfast/Brunch on weekends (starts at 10:30A, Sat/Sun) sometime soon and… 

    Is this place back in business?

    Thank you for your inquiry Suzy. While the short answer is YES, we do realize we have moved around quite a bit with our "Detour" operations having popped up "here," "there" and everywhere, including The Mad Oak Bar in Oakland. Having said that, The… 

    Gluten free options?

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    13.7 mi
    $$$

    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.

    This was a delightful meal. It had everything, the relaxing ambiance, the flavorful dishes, and…read moregreat drinks. Oh not to mention, our waitress was delightful! This spot is a little hidden, but once you go inside, it is its own little oasis. Small and intimate, you know the dishes are made fresh. We enjoyed the tissue bread (10/10), seared rice cake (8/10), oxtail (10/10), and more that isn't pictured. I think this is a great celebratory dinner spot. I'd love to come back to try more seasonal specials.

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