Got to have an amazing Kamayan for our friends baby shower! A very kind amazing couple whose Filipino/Hawaiian food is inspired by their parents! Appetizers Chicken Lumpia - Can't have a Filipino party. I could not stop picking at this lumpia. Palabok deviled eggs - I don't really eat Palabok and I don't really eat deviled eggs but again I couldn't stop eating this Main Dish - Just know I was the first one to finish my food from our friend group. Lechon pork Sisig - Amazing! Pickled onions was not something I ever thought of to add to sisig.... BBQ Chicken - Full of flavor just the way I expect Filipino BBQ to be. Dessert - Persimmon Babingka - again i do not eat persimmon but the way this was prepared, I wish they were closer to Los Angeles because I would order all the different Babingkas they make. read more

We hired Eats by E to cater our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary for 40-ish people. We were looking for an elevated experience and not your typical party tray food in chafing dishes from a restaurant. We did family style and the menu included: 2 Appetizers - Lumpia Shanghai and Palabok Deviled Eggs 1 Salad - Ginger Noodle Salad 2 Sides - Coconut ginger turmeric rice and roasted veggies 2 Mains - Salmon and Lechon Sisig 1 Dessert - Haupia Ube Pie The food was really good, and presentation was beautiful. I debated to get a cake but told myself not to. The Haupia Ube pie alone was perfect. I was supposed to pick up pizzas for the little kids but I didn't have time. I was worried about what my kids would eat, but surprisingly, my picky 5 year old and 3 year old ate the food and Ioved it. I had so many things to worry about, but I did not have to worry about the food. I thought about adding more food, but I didn't and I didn't need to. I didn't have to worry about replenishing the food because their team took care of it. I provided some platters and serving utensils because we have them, and they cleaned it all up. They packed up the left overs in my tupperware, and to-go tupperware for the guests. At the end of the night, my kitchen was clean. It was a huge relief to end the night with a clean kitchen. Also, I was amazed that we only had 1 trash bag at the end of the night, and I attribute it to having a set menu and no party tray food. Everything about the experience was 5 star! The food was great. The team is wonderful. No clean up!! I would totally do this again with them (and I'll order extra to have left overs =)). read more

Chef Eric and his wife Danielle catered my recent milestone birthday dinner party in our home, and I'm ecstatic with how it all turned out! From the beginning, we worked together to craft a menu reminiscent of meals my mom would cook me for my childhood birthdays and included cultural twists from his time in Hawaii. When they arrived, they quickly set up shop in our kitchen and got right to work prepping and cooking in anticipation of our guests. We had 12 diners in total, all arriving at different times, and they both made sure there were hot and fresh lumpia and mochiko chicken bites ready to greet them. What a great party trick! It's making me wish I had a deep fryer of our own! One of the best parts of the dinner was hearing his story of how Eric became a chef and where he gets inspiration. Danielle kept the food coming, refilling when needed and ensuring we were all having a delicious time. The food, of course, was excellent, and there was more than enough even after seconds and thirds. They also cleaned up the kitchen, even the dishes, which was above and beyond what we expected. Overall, it was a truly incredible evening. Several of my guests reached out afterward to share what a wonderful time they had, and we're already thinking about when we can do this again! Hiring a private chef for a dinner party is absolutely worth the investment. We love hosting and could really focus on the time spent with guests, decor, really enjoying the celebration. I'm extremely grateful to Eric and Danielle for helping me host a delicious birthday dinner to enjoy with my closest friends. read more

I've hired Chef Eric to cater two kamayans, one in 2021 and, most recently in 2025. Both times were great experiences with incredible food. Eric is super warm, personable, professional, and punctual. The planning part was easy and he left the kitchen spotless (and a tupperware of extra food in the refrigerator to boot!). I always recommend Eric to anyone looking for delicious food and reasonable pricing! I am looking forward to checking out his new food business, Da Good Vibes, in Union City next! Also, I'm always on the lookout for his pop ups (I've been to 3!). read more

I can't say enough great things about Chef Eric and Eats By E. I was searching for a caterer in the Bay Area from the underrepresented community for my company's Launch Party, and I'm so lucky I stumbled upon Eats by E and that they were available for the event. As a Filipino- American myself, I wanted to showcase Filipino food and Chef Eric was able to craft the perfect small bites menu for 100 guest and worked with my budget. They even provided compostable napkins and utensils which aligned with my company's sustainable mission. The guests enjoyed the palabok-style deviled eggs, crispy lumpia, chicken skewers with vegetarian options that were equally as tasty as well! The charred peppers and baby bella's with sweet and savory adobo glaze was my favorite. Chef Eric even brought his blow torch to make sure these came out fresh and warm as they were brought out. I mentioned that I was hoping to provide ube ice cream for my guests as well and Chef Eric was able to connect me with Magnolia who became a sponsor and provided ube ice cream for my guests which was a huge hit. I received so many complements from my friends and family that the food was delicious, and many have asked for Chef Eric's information that they may hire Eats by E as well and they have my full support. I will definitely be hiring Eats by E again for my next gathering. I can only imagine what other delicious treats are in store for the next one. Thank you Chef Eric! read more

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First of all....Eric is a gem. He's incredibly easy going, talented, professional, friendly and organized. I had an idea to do an interactive lumpia rolling with Eric because I did it with a Yelp event. Eric was totally up for it. It turned out to be so fun with our guests. Eric worked closely with me and giving me lots of ideas and suggestions in working on the menu for our dinner party. The day of the event he and Carlos arrived, early, prepared and ready to start cooking. The food was served family style and our guests loved it. Eric spoke about the food and the Inspiration and history of the dishes. Every single dish was AMAZING! Half of our guests were Filipino and they agreed....off the hook! We can not wait to have Eric back or go to a pop up event!!!! Carlos and a Eric left my kitchen as they found it. Everything was picked up and cleaned up. Thank you for making such an enjoyable meal!! read more

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Chef Eric really outdoes himself with every event he does, regardless of whether it's his own pop up or he collaborates with you for your own private event. He takes the time to sit down and curate a meaningful menu. Each time we have an Eats by E meal, we make it a point to bring in a new guest because we want to share the love and have them experience what we do: not just the fresh and delicious flavors of each dish, but the stories and journey behind the creation of each one. My husband and I always say that Chef Eric is a staple of all our milestone events, and we plan for that to continue for years to come. read more

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I was disappointed to miss Cheryl's Eats by E UYE popup so I vowed then to eventually try Chef Eric Pascual's food for myself. Cooking from his heart based on his Filipino roots and summers in Hawai`i, his Hawai`i, a Culinary Crossroads menu is the perfect fusion - http://aroundthebayandaway.blogspot.com/2019/06/eats-by-e-recipe-for-success.html Add in a small "talk story"/background by Lanai to introduce each course starting with the traditional Ahi Poke followed by plate after tasty plate of Ginger Chicken, Mochiko Chicken Katsu, Braised Short Rib Kalbi, Salmon Sinigang, and finishing with the Pineapple Bibingka, you feel like you are sitting in their homes enjoying this special feast prepared with love and aloha. Just like Hawai`i, you do not leave hungry as we got another taste of our favorite dishes, the ahi poke for me and the mochiko chicken katsu for him. This collaboration with Chef Jude Bautista Jr whose previous experience include International Smoke and Chef Lanai Tabura, winner of Food Network's Great Food Truck Race is a winner. Call it the trifecta of perfection, a recipe for success or the best consolation ever for missing that UYE. With both the ahi poke and the mochiko chicken katsu on the menu, I have my eye on Summer in Hawai`i, a Hawaiian Filipino inspired dinner next. read more

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This is my 3rd event with Chef Eric but this time I was the coordinator of this private UYE. Unfortunately, the only way to get his delicious food is to attend a Feastly event where u dine with strangers...not an issue but why not enjoy with friends, family and fellow Yelpers?! As you can tell, I really enjoy Eric's food as he has a creative approach to Filipino-fusion cooking. My sister and I first discovered him about 5 years ago when he was cooking and worked with the Lumpia Company from a space in the Dogpatch and loft in the Mission District in San Francisco Recently learned he is cooking and hosting private events in Berkeley which is super convenient and knew I had to plan something! Eric, the owner/chef was so easy to work with, super accommodating and responsive. He provided options for a menu (including vegetarian options) and had Yelp buddy, Hazel 'give the ok' on the menu as she knows good food! Event is a 2-hour dining experience and limited to 30 guests which is a good number for the space...that evening some dishes were repeat items (not complaining!) but the new dish was the oxtail and rice with an accompaniment of Filipino sautéed shrimp paste (binagoongan). I was a little hesitant and was told to use sparingly but once I had a taste I put one big heaping on this dish ....delicious and not the overly fragrant, fermented shrimp paste I'm familiar with Southeast Asian cooking...potent stuff! The other new dish for me, was the seasonal vegetables (ginataan) with lemongrass, ginger, garlic coconut cream and that wonderful shrimp paste...that's one way to get me to eat my veggies! Wonderful! It was definitely a nice addition to the menu as Filipino Food can be meat and fried food heavy. Eric is great with balancing your menu choices so it doesn't become one dimensional but with different flavors, textures. Located in Rocket Rescue Restaurant supply on Seventh Street in Berkeley with plenty of lot parking....HIGHLY recommend hosting a private event with Eats by E...my first time coordinating a UYE and definitely not my last! You will not leave hungry which happens with most tasting menus...not Eats by E...you will leave satisfyingly, comfortably full :) Thanks Chef Eric and crew for a wonderful meal and dining experience! read more

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As a Pinay, this food was pretty darn good!! I have changed my mind on fancy Filipino food! lol I have tried fancy Filipino food before but it was not my cup of tea. Eric's dishes were all great and having my hubby give his ok for these dishes means it's top notch! My hubby is a good Filipino cook so it's hard to impress him. ;-) Same with my bro-in-law! Food served was Filipino Hawaiian inspired dishes. The place was hard to find as it's a small open kitchen and could not even find the number of the location. It's right next to the kids gym. I could not name one dish as my favorite as all the dishes were really good! The first dish that came out was a unique version of a shrimp lumpia but like a crab rangoon. The calamansi citrus arugula salad was very flavorful. I am wanted more! The braised bistek was very soft and sauce delish! The Kare Kare with their homemade bagoong was delish. The turmeric garlic rice in it was very good. I just wish there was more peanut sauce like how we have in our homemade version! Hehe... the Ube bibinka was very moist and it came with coconut ice cream! Even after all the dishes came out, he still made us veggie lumpia's he had extra of and gave us his extra Ube bibinkas! Eric is off the hook! You must hire him for a private event! Will definitely come back to eat at 'Eats by E'! I totally recommend this chef and his staff! Maybe, in the future have a private party for a special occasion. [23/100] read more

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Smooth planning, great execution, lots of fun. I was first exposed to Eats By E when I attended two virtual East Bay Yelp Elite events. I reached out to Eric from Eats By E for a corporate team building event involving a cooking demo. Eric was very responsive and accommodating to our custom requests which involved helping conceive of a custom menu that both fit our budget and our event theme, putting together meal kits for the individuals attending the virtual event, planning a cooking class with multiple items that fit within an hour, and coordinating delivery of some meal kits to both onsite and off site individuals in the Bay Area. Eric was very communicative and timely with the delivery. The meal kits were all appropriately labeled and very nicely and professionally put together. The cooking demo went smoothly minus a few temporary wifi woes as is expected. The result was an event that the attendees really loved and the food was delicious. I highly recommend Eats By E. Eric is both more flexible and more affordable than other alternatives and you will have a great time. read more

Eric catered my daughter's 18th birthday party earlier this month. My daughter was so excited for her friends to try Eats by E, as this was probably the sixth event I have hired Eric for. As always, each and every bite from Eric didn't disappoint, and he helped make this milestone birthday extra special for my daughter. He won over a bunch of new teenagers that night! We ordered our family favorites: lumpia (chicken and veggie), vegetarian pancit, chicken adobo, garlic rice, roasted vegetables, and babingka. I can't wait for the next occasion to hire, Eric. The food NEVER disappoints, the service is impeccable, he pays close attention to food allergies, and he surprised me with some strawberry biningka when I was only expecting ube. Both were so good! Eric is an exceptional chef and person. I highly recommend Eats by E!! read more

Posting a review I wrote back on 6/3/2017 as it really belongs here... A group of my friends and I got together and decided to try a Feastly dinner on Wednesday, May 24th at 7pm. We all bought our tickets about a week prior for the following dinner from Chef Eric P. Dagat: 4-Course Seafood Dinner ($38) *Shrimp Lumpia: Butterflied shrimp stuffed with a creamy herb-infused cheese spread, wrapped in a pastry shell then fried *Salad: Organic mix greens, red cabbage, sliced radishes, fried scallions, crushed roasted garlic peanuts, and coconut/garlic croutons with a calamasi and honey vinaigrette *Ginataan na Alimasag at Hipon: Dungeness crab and shrimp stewed with garlic, ginger, lemongrass, birdseye chili, pepper, bagoong (salted shrimp paste), and young jackfruit, Served with crab fat fried rice *Salted Raspberry Bibingka: A lightly sweet, moist cake made with rice flour, raspberries, honey, and coconut milk, Served with toasted coconut ice cream and finished with salted raspberry caramel and Ilocano asin (sea salt from the Philippines) *Cocktail pairing: Calamansi Whiskey Sour (+$10) Yum! My mouth is watering just recapping this menu. I loved the main. That sauce with the rice and green beans. So good and comforting. I actually asked for seconds on this as I couldn't get enough of it. Everyone involved in the pop up was great. They made sure everyone was having a good time and left satisfied. (At the end of the meal, they offered seconds on any course as they didn't want anyone to leave hungry.) The event was BYOW, so a friend brought six bottles of wine for our party of six. The entire experience was fun and very affordable. With the fees, my ticket ended up being $41.80. (I tipped $20 in cash afterwards.) We all had such a great time, we want to do another Feastly dinner. Especially with that BYOW! Such an awesome night. read more

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Really great working with Eric for our private dinner of 9-10. I booked him fairly last minute (~1 week in advance) but we were able to get the menu and contract figured out quickly. His cooking is very flavorful and innovative - no dry chicken breast and boring pastas here! He also did a lovely introduction and left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. Highly recommended for a great night in! read more

Having grown up in the midst of Filipino cooks extraordinaire--my parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents--I know what good Filipino food tastes like. I can unequivocally tell you that Chef Eric's Filipino food is the real thing. It's quintessentially Filipino, but refined, elevated. His food is not just beautiful, but also delicious. I've been to three of his events--a 6 course meal, a Kamayan collab with AC Boral from LA, and a Taco Tuesday night. All three were wonderful! Some of my favorite dishes from those events were the Ginataang Gulay (a vegetable stew in coconut milk), Shrimp Lumpia, Kare-Kare (oxtails and veggies in a peanut sauce with sautéed shrimp paste), and his amazing desserts with Ube and Bibingka. If you get a chance to try his Bibingka Churros, do it! It's heavenly! All the events I've been to have been held in his 7th St venue. It's next to Rocket Restaurant Supply and a stone's throw from Berkeley Bowl West. My husband and I usually get a bottle of wine from Berkeley Bowl to go with our dinner. I highly recommend his dinners if you've never had Filipino food before. I don't think you can do better in the East Bay! read more

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Wow, Chef Eric & staff! You present Filipino food so beautifully! I was skeptical about attending a 6 course Filipino cuisine inspired meal (and for $55+tip) when I could just eat home cooking. Cheryl invited me to the 3/1 event and I thought, I'd finally get to meet some fellow Elites and more cool new people! It was a bit of a struggle finding the exact location, no "Eats by E" sign but rather "Rocket" next to the Kids Gym. *BYOB and BYOW, no hard liquor. Perks of sitting right in front of the open kitchen: We got served first, had the best view of plating/food prep, and could easily take photos while asking Chef & staff questions! They truly appreciate our patronage. We started off with two crisp shrimp lumpias topped with a bit of greens and drizzle of sweet chili sauce in the cutest bamboo square paper bowls. Next came the arugula salad dressed in a calamansi-sesame vinaigrette, hint of fish sauce. We waited in anticipation for the kare kare: peanut infused stew with oxtail meat (no bones), roasted veggies (including blow torched bok choy!), yellow turmeric infused garlic rice, and fresh bagoong (shrimp paste). I dipped my spoon in for a taste; oh, that's kare kare alright! No quick Skippy PB here. Portion was small but mighty tasty! I took a 4 second video of staff plating the cream foundation (haha sounds like makeup) for bistek: 5 hour braised short rib, calamansi, ginger, soy sauce, caramelized onions & veggies. It wasn't until they brought out a large bowl of that garlic turmeric rice did I feel like it was an actual Filipino meal. Make way for the shareable guinataan gulay! Mixed roasted veggies coated in coconut cream, with lemongrass, ginger & garlic. Oh my word. Those veggies were out of this world delicious! Roasted to perfection and that cream ahhhh. Note: my dining companions noticed they forgot my calamansi halve for the bistek and staff brought out an entire ramekin filled with them. Thank you! Last but not least: my favorite part of the night tied with the coconut veggies-- dessert! Ube bibingka (purple yam infused coconut rice cake) with coconut ice cream & sprinkled flakes. Chilled creamy ice cream paired with warm, top toasted rice cake was absolutely divine! I savored every moment of this. Just when we thought our bellies couldn't handle anymore, Chef Eric whipped out newly fried veggie lumpia x2 and more of that pillowy soft ube bibingka as a dining encore! What a wonderful experience experiencing Filipino cuisine in a new light with Chef E sharing his story and passion for cooking! Special shout outs to Chef E & his excellent staff, Cheryl for hosting, Jade Chocolates for the treats, and Yelp friends Edna, Hazel, Ann, Stan, and Al! Tasting dinners can get expensive, but try it out at least once. read more

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My hula sister and I were fortunate enough to attend one of the two back to back sold out evenings that Chef Eric Pascual and Lanai Tabura hosted for Hawaii: A Culinary Crossroads this spring and we were absolutely blown away by their pop-up dining experience! The amount of care and consideration that went into this event is greatly reflected in the delicious flavors and personal storytelling by both Eric and Lanai. I can't recommend Chef Eric enough whether for private event, pop-up event or interactive cooking experience.. he truly has the trifecta: passion, professionalism and culinary flair! read more

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I was raised on the same familiar spread of food that my parents grew up with in the Philippines. That being said the ten year younger self would have never thought the present Suzette would have a Filipino Hawaiian inspired six meal course and love it. We all had the following. Shrimp lumpia- Often times I find shrimp is overcooked when dining, but not here. Bite by bite it was savory without that heavy feel on your fingers and stomach! Salad- If only I had that capability of a chef to somehow recreate what I had and tried. This refreshing salad was perfect in every way with it's mixed greens, radishes, tomatoes, crispy garlic/shallots, and calamansi sesame vinaigrette. I would have this with my meals of lunch and dinner a few times a week if I could! Giantaang gulay- The roasted vegetables with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and coconut cream together was just delicious. One could have this all on its own and be happy! Kare kare- How could you not be pleased with this classic. A dish of well cooked meat and peanut infused stock to comfort any person's spirit. The flavors had me reminiscing of kindred gatherings. Braised bristek- The appetizing 5+ hour braised short ribs were fork to the touch tender. More please! Ube bibingka- This was the prettiest bibingka I ever did see! Accompanied with coconut ice cream this light dessert was the right note to play at the end of the evening. Chef Eric himself was soft spoken and had such a humble demeanor. His staff were also very friendly and well organized for each transition of the courses. I look forward to when I can have another opportunity to have his cuisine. From photographs his mochiko chicken katsu, balatong, butternut squash laing, and dungeness crab stew looks incredible! In a world of different styles of cooking I would recommend trying Chef Eric's. read more

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Eric and his team served us a wonderful meal last evening; to be truthful I had never been a fan of Filipino food; but Erik and his team flipped my point of view on this. I highly recommend his cuisine if you get a chance to taste it. Ron Israel/Boston Mass read more

Amazing experience working with Chef Eric. I hosted a pop up dinner event at my home and had the most wonderful experience planning, preparing, and executing the event. He was easy to work with. The dinner followed a theme of all the dishes and history that brought those foods to Hawaii. The food was well designed combined with the creative, carefully curated menu. The menu consisted of pleasing textures, visual stimulation, and layers of flavor: Ahi Poke (sashimi-grade tuna, shoyo, ginger, hawaiian sea salt, toasted, sesame oil, and onions), Shrimp Lumpia (butterflied shrimp, garlic, scallion, chive crema, sweet savory chili sauce), Cold Ginger Noodles (thin noodles, ginger/scallion, truffle oil, served w/ slow cooked and glazed char siu pork belly), Mochiko Chicken Katsu (chicken thighs marinated in shoyu, mochiki rice flour, ginger, garlic, brown sugar and honey, then coated in panko break crumbs and fried to a crisp, shredded cabbage salad), Beef Ribeye Bibimbap (thinly sliced marinated beef ribeye, steamed rice, gochujang, banchan of pickled dailon/radish, cucumbers, carrots, and kim chee), and Pineapple & Lychee Upside Down Bibingka (haupia whipped cream, toasted coconut, pineapple/lychee puree. Chef Eric excels in creating foods that excites all of your senses in a refreshingly creative interpretation of his own heritage and the Asian/Pacific influence he has thoughtfully integrated in all his dishes. Everything was melt in your mouth consistency. Chef Eric and his team clearly created a night of pure indulgence. Book him today! read more

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It would be wrong for me to start off with anything but thank you to Chef Eric and his crew for fantastic dining experience! My dining companion and I left his pop up restaurant very impressed...and also very full! Maraming salamat! Menus rotate every few months and there are always several dining experiences to choose from. If that doesn't make any sense, just find him on Feastly and you'll see what I mean. The chef's cooking style is heavily influenced by his Filipino culture, his upbringing in Hawaii, and his travels/experiences and this is immediately evident by just glancing at the different dining experiences he has scheduled. One can find Filipino/Peruvian inspired dinners, Filipino Taco Tuesdays, and Hawaiian-style brunches. All of them come an undeniable passion for cooking and a story of what inspired Chef Eric to create that menu. We attended the Summer In Hawaii dining experience - a dinner influenced by childhood summers spent at his grandparents' place in in an area called Moanalua Valley. Here is what we had... -Ahi Tuna Poke: Wild-caught and sashimi-grade Hawaiian bigeye tuna cubed then seasoned with Hawaiian salt with chili, onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The fish was so fresh that is was swimming around in Hawaii not too long before the dinner. I appreciated the fact I could taste all of the ingredients and nothing was too overpowering. - Chicken Lumpia Shanghai: Made with ground chicken and julienned vegetables. If you've ever been to a filipino party, the lumpia is normally the first item that gets finished. It's basically a filipino eggroll. It's a crowdpleaser. Chef Eric's wasn't any different. Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. So good! -Adobo Loco Moco: 5+ hour braised boneless beef short ribs with sautéed farmers market greens, caramelized onions, gravy made from beef stock, a sous vide slow-poached egg, and garlic rice. What in the hell? Adobo reminds me of my own family as I grew up eating the stuff. So it's always interesting trying out a new/different interpretation of that dish. It doesn't always end up as a success but Chef Eric's dish was absolutely fantastic! The broth wasn't nearly as sour as what I grew up with (seemed more like a loco moco gravy that filipino adobo), but it was still tasty and complex. That braised short rib was so soft I did not need a knife! My dining companion and I were both pleasantly surprised by that garlic fried rice. Normally part of the supporting cast, this fried rice almost outshined the main character. Anyway, this entire dish was very comforting. -Mochiko Chicken Katsu: Chicken thighs were marinated in Mochiko rice flour, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, green onions, and peppers. The chicken pieces were then dipped in seasoned flour and panko and then fried to a crispy golden brown. Chef Eric served this with a side of 3-potato salad (purple, yukon gold, and red potatoes). That was probably the best chicken katsu I've had! The pieces were thick enough so I was not left with dry chicken. The flavor was great and I loved the texture on the outside! So crispy. His potato salad was solid so no complaints. -Ube Haupia Pie: Bottom layer of Ube (purple yam). Top layer of haupia (creamy coconut pudding) on a shortbread/coconut/graham cracker crust. Topped with macadamia and coconut. This was originally supposed to be chocolate haupia pie but Chef Eric called an audible and changed to ube last minute. This was somehow the highlight of the meal for me and I don't even like dessert! The ube shined through nicely and that coconut pudding was so light. If it was a heavy dessert, I would not have been able to finish. *After writing all this, I am now sad that I probably won't be able to have this meal again. haha* Anyway, Eric is a humble guy. We talked to him after the dinner to pick his brain. Like seriously, why was the garlic fried rice as good as it was?! He explained how it he prepared it, gave us more of that rice for the road, and even let us have the bottle of that fish sauce he used! The only blemish on the night were some judgmental comments made by other customers. Such remarks were casually thrown my way throughout the night and that's a shame considering how much effort was made to create a welcoming environment. Maybe the culture in SF changed in the time I moved away or maybe I never really noticed until now. In any case, the food was good enough for me to overlook this and I'll surely sign up for another dinner. I will just be sure to try to fit in more. Also, bring wine instead of craft beer. They seem to be a wine crowd here... read more

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Eats by E. Young, Fresh, innovative, Socially Intimate chef table style dinning. I recently went to a dinning event in Berkeley Hosted by Eric P. This night we feasted on Filipino/Peruvian fusion fare. All of the dishes were delicious, comforting, and with a twist. read more

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We've followed Eric for a few years now and he has grown so much as a chef! If we thought he was good then, he's even more amazing now! His creativity and interpretation of dishes are not only full of flavor, but they're also visually appealing. And what levels up the experience is the historical explanation or his inspiration of the dishes. He's definitely one to watch and one of the Bay area's most talented chefs in the pop-up scene. Book yourself a date night during one of his pop ups at the chef's table or gather some friends for a fun, tasty and unforgettable get together! read more

This place is such a hidden gem. It's the first pop up I've ever been to and it sure sets the bar pretty high. I got this as a gift to my husband for a Christmas gift and boy was he excited. It was a 5-Course Dagat Filipino- inspired Seafood Dinner. The menu consisted of: - Shrimp Lumpia: the butterflied shrimp paired with the herb spread wrapped and deep fried reminded me of a crab Rangoon. It was so good and fresh. I was really sad when I finished it. - Salad: standard mixed salad with a nice tangy vinaigrette that was very light. - Broiled Mackerel: grilled mackerel on top of this addicting butternut squash spread with pickled veggies and grilled veggies. I really enjoyed this dish as the butternut squash complemented the dish really well. It was so good my husband licked his plate clean! - Ginataan na alimasag at hipon: this was my favorite dish. It was a crab fat fried rice that was fluffy and flavorful on top of this soupy crab and shrimp stew that was really comforting to eat. - Salted raspberry bibingka: bibingka where have you been all my life? Its this moist mochi-like chewy consistency that is very addicting. It has a mild sweetness which is just how I like my desserts paired with ice cream, raspberry sauce, and toasted coconuts. Overall, this was an amazing meal. It was so amazing that we booked a second dinner! We booked the collaboration dinner with Chef Jude. That too was just as delicious and it was a 7-course meal for $55/person. It included shrimp and chicken lumpia, home-made spam musubi, salad, a crab cake, dungeonees crab arroz caldo, beef short ribs, and crispy persimmon bibingka. As always everything was really good, fully flavored with great textures and seasonings. I never knew Filipino food was so flavorful and tasty! I highly recommend you check out at least 1 pop-up event as your stomach and taste buds will thank you. read more

Chef Eric is one of my favorite chefs on the Feastly platform. His Hawaiian and Filipino dinners just really remind me of home - ahi poke, lumpia, chicken katsu, loco moco and ube/coconut hopia pie. He still has the best chicken katsu I've ever had. Always a great value for money and his food is just perfect for the community dining setting provided by Feastly. I hope he continues to put out amazing meals and I'm looking forward to the next pop-up. read more

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My wife and I had been to a pop up of Erics several years ago, and remembered him.when it was time to book a Christmas party. Both events were excellent. However most recently our Christmas gathering was awesome. This was a work event; we found a space on peerspace to rent - and had Eric cater it. And honestly was a work party that people actually enjoyed. Our team raved about the food, everyone said it was the best Christmas party yet. Was about a dozen people. Had chicken and shrimp lumpia to start. Delicious. Had a beef dish that melted in ypur mouth. My little baby grabbed some when I wasnt looking and loved it too. Anyways - food was excellent. Eric left the place spotless. And he is just a real nice friendly hospitable guy. :-) read more

Eric did a great job of packaging and labeling my kits for today's cooking demo. I'll write an update after dinner. Can't wait.

My family and I had an incredible experience with Eric! He was very responsive, it was a seamless process to organize. The food, oh my!! We were blown away by each dish. All the ingredients were sooo fresh and delicious. It was the best birthday dinner anyone could ask for. Thanks again Chef Eric for such a beautiful and memorable night!! read more

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Eric is amazing! First heard of Eats by E through a virtual cooking event and the experience was great! I recently decided to purchase some food from their weekend specials that he posts on his social media. Ordering was super simple - just go on their website and order. The pick-up window is huge so I didn't feel super rushed to get there by a certain time. He sends an email reminder with instructions on how to pick up. When I arrived, I just called and waited about 5 minutes from them to pack my bags and bring out my food. I had mochiko chicken, furikake rice, ube cornbread with calamansi butter, ube bibingka, and some complimentary lumpia (both the shrimp and the shanghai). The lumpia that they make is amazing and I was sooo excited that I got some. Fried perfectly with just the right amount of filling. The chicken was really good. I didn't heat it up in the oven as the instructions said (I was hungry!) but it still came out great! The rice was good too! I was just expecting some rice with furikake sprinkled on top. It was more than that! They added some veggies into it which was a pleasant surprise. The cornbread was interesting. I will say that you have to be generous with the butter. The bibingka... omg! I'm usually not a fan of bibingka but I will eat this places! Absolutely delicious! read more

If you'd like to learn to cook some authentic Filipino food, this is the place to go to! My roommate and I came here for a lunch cooking experience. It was $60(?) per person and we learnt the recipes of one dessert and three major dishes. As someone who usually avoid deep fried food like spring roll, I must confess that their recipe has made me look forward to having deep fried rolls in Filipino restaurants from now on the host was also very friendly and answered some cooking questions that I have. Looking forward to trying these recipes at home read more

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Hands down best Filipino/Hawaiian dishes I've tasted! Being Filipino and born and raised in Hawaii, Chef Eric has made his dishes very unique and different compared to the local foods I ate in Hawaii including the authentic Filipino food I was used to! Chef Eric had his own special flavors that made the dishes so so delicious!! I have a new favorite chef now and his name is Chef Eric!! Simply Ono (delicious)!! Much Much Mahalos Chef Eric!! read more

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Food is a love language. I also grew up connecting food and family. When I first went to a pop up with chef Eric, I didn't know what to expect. But wow was it one of those experiences that you just can't forget because not only was the food absolutely incredible but also the culinary journey that included history, humor, ambiance, etc. Lets just say whenever Chef Eric has a pop up, event, etc we are there to show our love and support. In fact we just had a private dinner for 4 on top of a beautiful high rise in Downtown Oakland where we got to spend quality time with this artist. We got to not only eat the delectable bites but hear his personal story about the who, what, why behind each dish. I highly encourage anyone who needs something personal and intimate for an event to consider Chef Eric because he is so versatile with his dishes but his style is unmatched. Every dish that we had was so perfectly curated to our likes and loves. We cannot wait for the next occasion to celebrate because truly Chef Eric is family to me and to my loved ones. Follow him and follow his culinary journey and I hope to be eating next to you at one of his pop ups soon. Happy Eating and Vibing! read more

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words cant express the love and admiration I have for Chef Eric. I messaged him in early September to see if he would be available to do a private dinner. The first date wasnt avail yet the second date, two days later, was totally fine for me. I began telling him what I would like along with incorporating a special ingredient to work with for dessert. As the dinner date got closer, he emailed me a menu and sure enough, my mouth was salvating already. Night of the dinner turned out so damn good, even though something didnt go as planned, the dinner itself was amazing! So much food, great portions of deliciousness! Beyond blessed, thankful and honored to have Chef Eric & Chef Sean cook a great meal. read more

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Chef Eric is so talented! I had attended a party he had catered in the winter and loved the food and experience so much that when I had an event of my own to host, I knew that I wanted to see if he was available. He is responsive, reliable, very talented, and kind. Everything he made, including vegan, gluten free, and carnivorous dishes were superb. Highly recommend! read more

Went with Eric and his team for my partner's 40th birthday and they did not disappoint! Once again, an excellent and innovative menu, super friendly and helpful staff, a great cocktail, and they even helped me with setting up the space. Eric is very flexible and communicative. My only regret - not taking food photos! I did get a pic of the menu though. read more

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I recently attended a large dinner party (about 30 people, I think?) catered by Eric Pascual and the food was phenomenal. Highlights included a really interesting dish with fish, bok choy, and a delicate yet complex and flavorful broth. There was also a dish that had delicate, flawlessly prepared meat topped with a creamy coconut sauce that had some heat and a lot of flavor. Seriously, the sauce was so good that the people at my end of the table were running forkfuls of perfectly prepared steamed rice through it, to sop up every last drop. I'll add that when the kitchen got word of our enthusiasm for this dish, still more food was brought out. I ate, people. I ate like my grandma was feeding me! My favorite part though, was the cake. My husband's parents are British, and when he first tasted the cake he gasped, "It's steamed jam pudding with custard!" I don't actually think it was, I don't know what that cake was, but it was amazing and unlike anything I've ever enjoyed before. Soft, moist, tender and just lovely, with a smooth custard frosting. Wowzers. Basically, an out of this world, high-end restaurant quality meal prepared for you and yours by a super nice guy who seems like your friendly, ultra talented chef cousin. So much delicious food. read more

Hiring Chef Eric for my wife's birthday party was one of the best decisions I've ever made. We recently got back from Maui and were having serious Island withdrawals. I chose the 'Summer in Hawaii' menu and it was absolute fire: ahi poke shrimp lumpia chicken katsu garlic rice braised short rib chocolate haupia pie Chef put on a show in the kitchen and managed to cook everything perfectly and in a timely manner despite being hounded by questions from all of our guests. We even had enough for leftovers. My highest of recommendations. read more

We enjoyed a meal but Eric through feastly where he hosted a Filipino inspired taco Tuesday. Salmon belly, veggie, chicken adobo, and bistek tacos. The four course meal was amazing! All the food was so perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, especially the bistek which was my favorite. The lumpia appetizer was also awesome and loved that he served it with the traditional garlic and vinegar. The only thing I would recommend is that he served more food, maybe serve only three types of meat and allow for everyone to have two each. The tacos were very much street style tacos with only one tortilla and you only got one each (so four tacos). We were starving after! Luckily Eric had leftovers and we were able to get seconds after dessert :) Otherwise an awesome experience! (It was also BYOB so another bonus!) read more

This was my first pop-up experience. I was pleasantly surprised! Eric and his team did a great job with preparing and explaining the food. I enjoyed hearing the inspiration behind each dish served. The portions were more than expected. The Mochiko Chicken Katsu was my favorite dish. The lumpia reminded me of my childhood. The salad was nicely dressed, dessert was well-balanced and not too sweet, and the entree was savory and comforting. I'm already looking forward to the next Eats By E event! I highly recommend meals by Chef Eric and his team. They are all so welcoming and friendly. They treat their dinner guests like family! read more

As always im late to the current trend, this was my first time attending a pop-up dinner and boy was i missing out. Made it out to the "Hawaii, a Culinary Crossroads" event hosted by Chef Eric Pascual and Lanai Tabura. Opted to do the Chef's Table and was not disappointed. Overall it felt like being at a close friends dinner party, very intimate and cozy. But the difference being that your close friend is an amazing chef, ha! Food was great, what made it better were the explanations and storylines given by Eric and Lanai to set precedent for the meal and bring the history into the eating. Also very cool was that you could BYOW! Cant wait for the next one! read more