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    Ems Kusina

    4.1 (65 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino, Caterers
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sisig
    Tiffany S.

    I love the concept! Enjoyed the pork inside and pig ear which was tender but crispy! Thought I was gonna be expecting more from the sisig since it was their #1 popular. It was missing something possibly flavor and not enough calamansi.. Kwek Kwek was good which is fried quail egg. Wish I had ate it as soon as it got to me. The batter wasn't crispy it was actually too doughy. The buko UBE drink was so good!! You get the coconut bits in there!

    Louise P.

    They're located at the old Toto's grill. This would've been the 6th change of ownership since then. I came here to check it out and have been craving for chicken isaw. I think it's their soft opening, they don't have their logo outside the building. It's still a little chaotic. Comparing from Toto's Grill , their food wasn't as precooked . You have to take a long time making sure the skewers are cooked. The grills were dirty and the flames are low. Took so long to cook the 4 isaw I bought. Prices varied depending on what you have. Chicken isaw was $4.25 each . Vinegar and sweet sauce was good. They provide basting sauce for the BBq's which is good. Will definitely come back to try other things.

    Generous sisig rice plate + street bbqs + iscrambol
    Shiena Mae M.

    As soon as you enter their restaurant, you feel the good vibes from the staff and that inviting smell! I must say i've never had sisig as good as Em's Kusina's sisig! Last time I had their food was 3 years ago before I moved to LA, now Im back..that first bite brought me back to that taste I fell inlove with! The street bbqs are always on point! Saucy, generous and clean! Im so happy theyre in Hayward now! Make sure you also try their iskrambol and creamy buko juice! So refreshing! Cant wait to try other things on the menu next time I visit!

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    If you've been craving that authentic, straight-from-the-street food stall vibe from the Philippines, EMS Kusina delivers it in spades. I've been to their San Jose location before, but when I heard they had a pop-up at the Safeway on Gellert Ave in South San Francisco, I had to drop by. The quality? Still top-notch. I came for the shawarma, siomai, BBQ, and tokwat baboy, and every bite felt like home. This is comfort food at its finest, mouth-watering, freshly made, and seasoned with the kind of care you can taste. The Sago't Gulaman was perfectly refreshing, balancing out all the savory goodness. What made it even better was Ate Ems herself greeting us. It felt like visiting your neighborhood street vendor back in the Philippines, where the food is made with love and everyone's treated like family. The crew here is warm, friendly, and makes you feel right at home from the first "hello." I just hope EMS Kusina can find a permanent spot here in South San Francisco soon, because the city deserves this level of Filipino comfort food on the regular. Pro tip: Come hungry, leave happy!

    I've been coming to Ems for a long time ever since they had their food truck. Hands down the most delicious Filipino street food ever and the employees are so nice and welcoming. My absolute favorites are the kwek kwek and sisig silog

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    Filipino foods are nice but quality of service isn't. It took forever for our order to come out.

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    3 months ago

    Ems Kusina!!! GOOD FOOD, GOOD VIBE, GOOD STAFF!!!! Grabe the best! Hands down, highly recommended for food enthusiast.

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    2 months ago

    Something different, very tasty plus fun to cook your own skewers as long as you don't burn it!

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    The best sisig in the Bay! I order party trays and get lots of compliments. They all loved it!

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    Do they have a table and chairs?

    Yes! They host Watch party for Basketball games too.

    Where are you guys normally located?

    1948 alum rock ave. thursday to sunday 1pm-8pm. please follow us on instagram for updates ems_kusina

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    Passion for Catering

    Passion for Catering

    4.8(77 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Offers commercial services
    Large group friendly

    You know when you host an event and don't have time to eat? Well, the food is so good (I promise…read moreyour guests will be talking about it) it'll force you to take time to eat (and even grab seconds!). Passion for Catering was recommended by a friend and booked them for our baby shower of about 75 guests. I wasn't expecting anything more than good food and good service but what we received blew away expectations. The team was responsive throughout the booking process (a huge plus) and offered an eclectic and robust menu. That's all great to start but the real test came the day of our event. Their team was there on time to set up and food was ready by the time our first guests arrived. The food was delectable and truly made our time with friends and family memorable. Just as Passion for Catering was recommended to us by a friend, we'll be recommending them to all our friends on the market for a caterer. *kicking myself for not taking photos but will update for our next event!

    I can confidently say.....I will never use another catering company again…read more Passion for Catering is my forever choice!! The curated experience and top notch food is a WINNER! Priscilla is dedicated to making every event special. Always on time and communication is seamless. I've been using Passion for a few work events and now all my parties at home too. Looking forward to upcoming events and seeing what creative ideas they come up with. 10/10 Recommend!!

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    Diamond Bites

    Diamond Bites

    4.8(44 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    We found this Persian catering place on Doordash. It turns out that they have a physical…read morerestaurant in San Ramon too. I've just never seen it, nor drove by it. The Persian Chicken Kabobs are excellent. Between Santorini and Danville International Market I think Diamondbite's has the juiciest by far. Grilled to perfection. For the ground meat kabobs, I can only recommend the Beef version. The ground chicken was dry and overly seasoned - salty to the point of being inedible. The saffron rice is also good, though some more oil would be nice. They also offer extreme contrast of flavors - a side of pickled cabbage that's really tart and a single jalapeño pepper that's spicy for me. Definitely plan to try some of their other offerings. They ran out of Aush Resteh last time so it'll be something to look forward to forward too.

    I ordered catering for a memorial gathering and specifically requested delivery at 2:00 PM. I…read moreconfirmed the address and delivery time by text as requested. At 1:45 PM on the day of the event, I received a message that the food had just been sent by Uber. Concerned, I reached out for confirmation but received no response for 30 minutes. The food ultimately arrived about an hour late. When I later discussed the situation with the owner, I had hoped for understanding and a simple acknowledgment of the mistake. Instead, I was met with repeated excuses and defensiveness. Despite the clear communication leading up to the event, there was no apology and no acceptance of responsibility for the late delivery. The food itself was good. However, what left the most negative impression was not the delay itself, but the complete lack of accountability afterward. Delays happen, but customers deserve honest communication and ownership when things go wrong. Unfortunately, because of the way this situation was handled, I cannot recommend this business to others and will not be using their services again.

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    Pinx

    4.6(191 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I had the pleasure of working with PINX Catering for a recent corporate event where they provided…read moretwo breakfasts and one lunch for approximately 70 attendees. It was truly one of the best catering experiences I have had from the professionalism of the onsite staff to the exceptional quality of every dish served. I was unfortunately too busy managing the event (and enjoying the food) to take photos, but the menu absolutely deserves recognition. Highlights included the perfectly seasoned Farmer's Market Scramble, Chicken Apple Sausage, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, and Herb Roasted Potatoes for breakfast. Lunch featured incredibly tender Short Ribs, perfectly glazed and moist Grilled Chicken, grilled polenta, and the best honey butter cornbread I have ever had. Our guests consistently commented on how outstanding the food was...and this group is not easily impressed when it comes to catering. A sincere thank you to Pinky and the entire team for delivering such a seamless and memorable experience. I will absolutely keep PINX Catering in mind for future events and would highly recommend them to others.

    Pinx catering and staff are amazing, prompt and customer focused…read more I want to thank Tali for amazing customer service...I will definitely refer Pinx in the future... Customer service is key!!! Thank you. Cheers Dawnn

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    Brunch buffet: breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, French toast, buttermilk pancakes

    Ems Kusina - filipino - Updated September 2026

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