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    Hometown Kitchen

    3.6 (39 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    May T.

    The food are incredible good, and the service are really nice . Must try. love it during rain day, and love it when I miss home

    Udon with duck and chicken
    Tony Y.

    A surprising wonderful place to enjoy a unique meal with Chinese and Thai fushion. One must try this place. A great find for us.

    豬雜米粉
    Yami C.

    Delicious food, the noodle soup was really good, and good service. Although there were a few Thai dishes on the menu that may not be authentic, but might worth a try. Will definitely come back. 很適合南方人口味.

    Chicken skewer

    Bad service, bad food, she didn't even give me sauce! We shared the first skewer and it was trash!!!!! Quickly fried no seasoning NOTHING!!

    Dried fried wings. Don't get the lemongrass they are not fried like this.
    Dorothy D.

    Very nice hidden gem in San Leandro. We were looking for Chinese food and yelp pulled this place up. I wouldn't. Call it Chinese at all, more Thai fusion. Very very tasty with organ meats which are done in a variety of ways. The service is very pleasant. She made mw u suggestions and helped us order better. The ambiance was cute. Clean and comfy. The restrooms are clean too.

    Be good, super close my hometown taste! Is amazing! We come here once a week; we really enjoy this hometown flavor.

    Real authentic canto comfort food

    Real authentic canto comfort food! Ordered the clay pot rice noodles and a plate of grilled meat, and everything was solid. The soup was clean and comforting, and the clay pot kept it hot the entire time. Ingredients tasted fresh and the portion was generous. The grilled meat was nicely seared, tender, and well-seasoned without being overly salty. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for something warm, satisfying, and not too heavy. Would definitely come back and recommend it to friends.

    Menu September 2023
    Alicia L.

    Based off of previous reviews, my boyfriend and I were definitely hesitant to try this place.. but because it seems that there are no other Chinese skewer spots in the vicinity (Allie Daddy switched from skewers to sushi, and we didn't feel like driving all the way out to Fremont/Milpitas), we gave this place a shot. The menu is pretty light, so it makes it easier to decide what you want to eat. We ordered a little lighter since we weren't too sure of the place yet. Skewers: Beef Skewers ($4.99 for 3) - Good flavor! However, not consistently cooked... the first skewer my boyfriend tried was completely raw in the middle. The other two skewers were cooked a good medium rare. Lightly seasoned and a little sweet in comparison to most Chinese skewer spots that hurt throw on a ton of cumin. We notified the workers about the raw skewer and they recooked us a new batch, but overcooked it the best time to make sure it was fully cooked through -_- but it still had decent flavor and was still somewhat tender with a slight jerkier consistency.. Pork Jowl ($4.99 for 3) - Cooked well. Fatty, large pieces. Solid choice. Lemongrass Chicken Wings ($9.99) - This dish threw me off. It came out looking like a xylophone sorted from biggest size chicken wing to the tiniest wing they could cook. And it looked absolutely NOTHING like the picture someone else posted of the same chicken wings (confirmed with the waitress that the picture was of the same order; just cooked differently). So weird. Tasted fine though. And they gave us 6 wings instead of 5, probably because the wings were so small. Cheese w/ Beef Pancake ($8.99) - THIS. This was good. So simple, yet comforting. Beef was tender, pancake was fluffy and crispy, yet glutinous. The only note is that it's a bit oily, so they could probably lay it on a paper towel to absorb some of that oil or something underneath, but otherwise I loved it. Personally, I'd come here again. But based on the reviews, that's probably because I didn't try their Thai food. Lol, the theme of Thai food confuses me for that place. Don't think I've ever been to a Chinese spot trying to be a Thai restaurant too. But safe to say that their Chinese representation of food worked for us. We did get a bubbly stomach shortly after though, heh, so be forewarned. Ambiance wise, it's a cute small, cozy spot.

    E7. Rice Vermicelli / 赖粉

    Nice little cute Chinese restaurant in San Leandro. The taste of home town. Staffs are friendly.

    the worst basil chicken i've ever had. They legit took drumsticks and cut them up into little pieces.
    Janel L.

    You do not get what you pay for at this establishment. Paid $15 for a small container of bones! Wtf, Thai Chicken basil that was all bones? They cut drumsticks into small pieces. Nothing but bones, fat and skin. Someone may really enjoy this type of meal but not I. I was beyond difficult to eat without using your hands. Horrible.

    RIP Licensed 2 Grill! You will be sorely missed.  However, it looks like a cozy new Chinese restaurant will be taking its spot!  01/30/23
    Eric W.

    Super cute little Chinese café at the former site of Licensed 2 Grill! Even though L2G will be dearly missed, I'm glad a worthy spot has now taken its place. The owners and workers at Hometown Kitchen are all relatively friendly, young and hip. They speak Cantonese and Toisanese (possibly Mandarin, but I didn't verify). During my visit, no English speakers were present, so I can't critique their proficiency. The menu is quite extensive, with a mix of Cantonese/HK (porridge, clay pot, rice bowls, various noodle dishes, organ soup, waffles, etc.) and a bit of northern cuisine (skewers, pancakes). In true Chinese numerology fashion, all prices end in 88, which is the sign for good luck and fortune! Speaking of prices, as of right now, everything is extremely reasonable. When I ordered a few skewers (chicken and pork belly) at $2.18 a pop, I was expecting a single strand, as most other places tend to offer. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I was served up THREE whole stacked sticks. And they were all plenty delectable to boot! Furthermore, the Beef Organ and Turnip soup ($11.88) was quite tasty and fresh as well. Another member of my small group also ordered the Pork Belly with Black Bean Sauce Rice Bowl. Although I didn't get to try this one, it seemed to be a hit, and is best devoured with a heaping serving of chili sauce to balance the taste. As of this writing, Hometown Kitchen is still in "soft opening" mode, so do expect offerings and pricing to fluctuate. I most definitely will be returning to sample more items, and am very happy to have another great option very close to my "hometown."

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    Patty good! Reasonable price! Good service! This is my first time been there it's my hometown favorite

    Lemongrass chicken wings
    Yan M.

    Shrimp pad thai was too sour and wet. 5 good size Chicken wings for $9.99. Fish sticks are thin but tasted good. Service was very good, place is very clean. Like the decoration. I want to try the noodle soup next, I can soup base, type of noodles and toppings.

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    Authentic food, quick service. Good rice and soup dishes. Smaller space off of the highway, but don't sleep on it!

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    The food was really good. I especially enjoyed the Thai basil beef which paired really nicely with the white rice.

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    The foods taste horrible no favorite. Foods are expensive, and food quality is terrible. I will not recommended.

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    Good quality and fresh food. Price is fair. The workers are very friendly.

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    Farmhouse Thai Express - San Leandro

    Farmhouse Thai Express - San Leandro

    4.1
    (299 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Part of our cruising around the bay involved casually finding the bistro where we need to meet for…read moredinner later tonight. It's crazy what you bump into when you're not looking. After a couple of hours sight seeing, we took a wrong turn and ended up in this town and stumbled onto this beauty. It's like a new generation of Thai food for us. Not at all what we're used to or have ever tasted. It was great! A very intimate, joyous fellowship broke out with great friends and an even better atmosphere. Seating is outdoors only and you're surrounded by flowers and the very vegetables we were about to eat. Very surreal! I believe it's the first time I've ordered food and they literally grew it outside the eatery. It was all delicious and I highly recommend you get lost and stumble into them, yourself. I love this place!

    I'm very disappointed with my visit and I had been wanting to try this spot out for the longest…read moretime!! Finally made it and they only do take out and cater to just make the food rather than providing at all any public service. No one greets you or offers assistance especially with how the online menu you would order on at this location. Even after waiting and calling out to the people preparing the food for help I still did not get what I ordered completely I was missing the blue rice which would have kept a star up but because I was denied what I asked what was pictured and even paid more since there was a lunch special and told if you want what is pictured on the menu order the dinner item Their online menu isn't updated so don't look at their website Their other locations are way better than this spot which is an express only with rude employees I definitely suggest the other locations in Oakland and Palo Alto Beautiful areas with great customer service and they present their food instead of getting missing items over priced take out only. I will say the food was still delicious and I ate everything but with the blue rice that extra star would be there Expect No help To go only And missing items with the miss communication of rude service The reason stars fell off on my end The 2 stars I did give was just for the food still being delicious but that missing rice made it seem not amazing as the sit down locations aside from here And the other star was for it being close by to me so convenient I would had told all my family and friends but I will tell them to never go here unless you just want the food ok but check the items before leaving Go to their other locations the food and service is far way better than here

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    Khao Hom

    Khao Hom

    4.3
    (516 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    Thai infused brunch with eye catching dishes and bold flavors to stimulate your senses will have…read moreyou waking up and then craving for a nap afterwards! Integrated into downtown Hayward just a block from the theater and other eateries and drink spots, Khao Hom has made a strong impression in the local community drawing a good following for weekend brunch as well as weekday lunch. With street parking right in front as well as sharing free public parking in the lot behind the restaurant, once you've slogged through traffic to get to this area, you'll be able to easily park and venture in for your food experience. As you enter, you'll likely need to wait for one of their staff members to seat you in one of their two dining spaces. The rooms are well lit and enhance the ambiance of your meal (and photos) with natural lighting. When seated, you'll get their food and drinks menu in addition to finding their dessert menu at the table. As standard, each table gets a carafe of water for you to serve yourselves. Their menu is quite extensive in representing popular Thai flavors with a bit of flare. You'll find curries, soups, noodles and chef specialties in their own sections of the menu. They also have some alcohol infused drinks for those looking for a full brunch experience. As a novice to some Thai dishes, I did have to ask the staff to explain a bit about certain dishes, but there were a few that caught my eye and never let go. Thai tea - flavorful and bold; rich but not too sweet Matcha latte - rich matcha flavor and creamy; best sipped and can be packed in a to-go cup if you don't finish Tom yum crab omelet - beautifully crafted omurice-esque dish where you'll find white rice encased in an egg omelet topped with succulent pieces of crab meat and smothered in tom yum soup. This dish is not only a pleasure to look at but the taste and textures in each bite will have you salivating for more until the dish completely disappears. This unique take is a must get for first timers! Roti gai tod - crispy fried yet succulent chicken served with a small serving of creamy yellow curry, white rice, and a roti alongside their delicious chili sauce. Fantastic balance of textures and flavors will have your tongue dancing from the spices. Tom kha soup - a bowl of comfort with a whole lot of shredded chicken, red onions, and mushrooms with a few big quarters of fresh tomatoes. It's not as creamy as I would like but the flavor is there with its abundance in lemongrass. The portion is large as one order can easily split into two bowls. Fried ice cream - a meal topper and sweet indulgence for those looking to try something new and rarely found elsewhere. This giant meteorite of a breaded and fried ball of vanilla ice cream is topped with chocolate fudge, powdered sugar, a generous helping of whipped cream and plenty of fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, and cantaloupe). Definitely shareable and a surprising star of their dessert menu - they could definitely do more to advertise this! The staff were super friendly and quick to take dirty dishes out of the way. They kept the place clean, served the food promptly and treated all of their customers with respect and smiles. Top notch crew from the front of the house to the back. Furthermore, should you need the restrooms, they do have two gender neutral rooms that were decently maintained. Overall, Khao Hom is not your everyday Thai restaurant nor is it your run of the mill brunch spot - this is a unique experience with food created out of passion to merge these together. The result is an aesthetically pleasing yet hunger extinguishing meal that will have you discovering new flavors and craving for more. With its proximity to the city center, it's a great a spot to plan out a lunch or brunch before a nice stroll around or a movie. Thai food has never looked and tasted so good!

    Grabbed lunch with a friend and we enjoyed this place…read more We shared the tom yum crab omelette and the mama pad kee mao. We both liked the pad kee mao over the omelette. It was really flavorful and it all came together really well for us. I think we were a bit underwhelmed with the omelette. It wasn't bad, but I expected a bit more in terms of flavor and it wasn't much to remember. The cocktails were really yummy and creative.

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    Mai Thai Cuisine

    Mai Thai Cuisine

    3.8
    (680 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Ordered the Pad Thai and Panang Curry for two…read more I rarely get Pad Thai because I find it to be average at most restaurants, but my friend wanted to order it so we ended up going for it and got it with chicken. I gotta say so far it's the best Pad Thai I've ever had! The noodles are thick and chewy, and it has a perfect umami flavor that makes it stand out from the rest. Panang Curry with tofu was really delicious too. I recommend getting the fried tofu because it soaks up the curry so perfectly. The curry is slightly too creamy for my liking but good overall. Service was great; just the right amount of attentiveness without feeling like we were being heckled too much. I loooved the fresh flowers on the table. So cute and perfect spot for a casual lunch/dinner. I'd definitely come back -- solid place, glad I discovered this one.

    Came here for a team lunch and it was delicious! Staff are friendly and attentive. They are moving…read moreas fast as they can with only 2 waitressess for the whole place. They do have a lunch rush hour too. They offer lunch specials that are generous portions and thai tea with coconut milk for those who want a dairy free option. The menu had so many great options that I ultimately asked the waitress to order me what she normally orders... it did not disappoint! It was a chicken basil with a fried egg, not too spicy. However, my coworker didn't like her shrimp pineapple curry and said it lacked salt. The drunken noodles were a bit too saucy for another coworker. But everything else was enjoyed. The mango sticky rice was the perfect ratio. The fried banana was on the softer side, it could have been a bit more crispy. All in all, great thai food and patient staff. It was busy around 1130a-1230p then it started tapering down.

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    9/23/25 FYI. Bar seating.
    9/23/25 FYI. Bar seating.
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    Pad Thai with Beef (left) & Pad See Ew with chicken (right)
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    9/23/25 FYI. Exterior, entrance
    Chai Thai Noodles Hayward

    Chai Thai Noodles Hayward

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I've visited this restaurant four times in the past couple of weeks, and it has quickly become one…read moreof my favorites. The food is exceptionally fresh, and you can tell each dish is prepared with care. The Salmon Mango Salad is outstanding--one of the freshest salads I've ever had. The Pad Thai is perfectly balanced and not overly tamarind-heavy like many others I've tried. The lunch special is also a great deal, with two entrées plus rice and your choice of soup or salad. The service staff are very attentive and friendly.

    This review is much overdue as Chai Thai Noodles has earned its spot into our Bay Area restaurant…read morerotation--usually our go to spot for the basic Thai food. My partner and I usually come for the basic comfort items like Pad Thai, Pad Se Ew, Lao Sausage, and/or their sampler. Occasionally we'd get their papaya salad, Tom Yum soup, or other entrees to share, but I do feel that they don't execute those dishes as well as the basics we frequently return for. I may be critiquing them harder than others on their papaya salad and Nam Khao because my mom does it best (no bias...). However, their portions are large and the flavors are great all around. I think they do some items better than others, but I have yet to be disappointed by any of their food. It's always great to try something new on the menu and be pleasantly surprised. But aside from the food, the customer service and ambiance encourages us to come back every time. They're kind, patient, and attentive all around. Whether we're just picking up food, dining in at peak times or during the quiet hours, they always deliver a great experience. Their dining room is fairly large and they have a softer lighting that compliments that TLC decor well. Through and through, Chai Thai is consistent and reliable.

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    Inside
    Lao Sai Aou (Laos Sausage)
    Lao Sai Aou (Laos Sausage)
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    Wawa Thai Food

    Wawa Thai Food

    4.4
    (407 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Casual dining

    Stopped in for an early Sunday dinner and was glad they had room for a last minute table. This…read moreplace is clearly a takeout favorite because people were constantly coming in to pick up food. The staff greeted me right away and got me seated while I waited for my friends. They have a lot of inside seating and its clean. Our waiter recommended a few of his favorites, and honestly, he did not miss. The chicken curry puffs and the sizzling basil rice were standouts. It was my first time trying them, and now I'm hooked. I'd definitely come back just for those.

    Wawa Thai is an assuming neighborhood Thai restaurant with a colorful interior and a chef-driven…read moremenu of Northern Thai dishes. We started with the Laos-style Papaya Salad, a salty, spicy, pungent combination of shredded papaya, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, and Thai eggplant mixed with a chili garlic lime dressing and salted crab. From the specials menu, the Khao Soi was a noodle soup made of egg noodles in a creamy coconut curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, red onions, lime, and pickled mustard greens, served with a choice of protein (I got the tender boneless chicken thigh). Next, the Fried Chicken and Roti was a huge piece of fried chicken served on top of a thick, flaky, layered roti, along with a fried egg, yellow curry sauce, and cucumber salad. The most comical part of the dish was the fried chicken, which looked impressive, but was composed almost entirely of crunchy batter surrounding a thin layer of meat in the middle. Not sure whether I was disappointed or amused. The Grilled Coconut Salmon was a salmon fillet marinated in coconut milk, lemongrass, onion, curry paste, kaffir lime leaf, and basil, then wrapped and grilled in a banana leaf. The flavorful, aromatic, tender salmon was served with jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, and a strong chili garlic sauce on the side. Finally, the dish I was most excited about trying was the Khan Toke, a huge platter with a ton of different items for sharing. The vegan version came with hung lay curry with vegan meatballs, jackfruit salad (my favorite component), tofu stir-fried with pineapple, nam prik noom (green chili dip), deep-fried puffs filled with curry potato, puffs filled with taro paste, fried tofu, fried tofu skin, fried vegan meat, mixed vegetables with coconut milk (including greens, eggplant, pumpkin), and sticky rice. While the platter definitely looked colorful and impressive, most of the items were disappointingly bland or mediocre in flavor. This one dish was skippable, but everything else we ordered was delicious and came at a good value with friendly service too!

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    Khan Toke
    Khan Toke
    Khao Soi
    Khao Soi
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    Le Soleil Vietnamese Noodles and Grill

    Le Soleil Vietnamese Noodles and Grill

    3.8
    (569 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Tomorrow is Le Soleil's last day in business. Unfortunately, I think many of us saw this coming. It…read morestarted when they reduced the number of days they were open for business, citing staffing issues. Then, as much as we loved the banh mi, the banner and the sidewalk sign advertising them as a new lunch option last year seemed almost like they were really, really trying to pull in more people any way they could. Every time I walked past this place, it was either empty or there were one to two tables with guests at a time. So when the word finally broke a few days ago that the owners have sold the place and are closing, I felt really sad, but wasn't surprised. It's definitely the end of an era, and is one of those longtime San Leandro restaurants in this strip of E 14th that has a comforting, early 2000s vibe -- and is now gone, like so many before them. It's frustrating, especially because the likelihood of them possibly getting replaced by a chain or yet another taqueria or Chinese place is high (though they apparently don't know what will be moving in after them). Dropped by yesterday with my husband for a final lunch. He got the bun bo hue and I got the yellow curry stir fry and fried rice. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious, and the restaurant was nearly entirely full with people having their own last meals and saying their goodbyes to the owners. While the owner was incredibly nice, service was terrible. She was overworked, working the counter, packing up to-go orders, taking table orders, bringing out food, AND bussing tables alone. The party next to us was a little frustrated that she still hadn't come by to take their order and went to the counter to flag her down. I don't know how much longer Le Soleil would've remained viable if service has been like this for months. It's a sad situation, but I wish nothing but the best for the owners, especially if they decide to open another restaurant in the future.

    Joined friends for lunch and the food that I ordered was delicious, chicken in lemongrass sauce…read more Server was friendly, and place was nice and orderly. However, we ordered it to go spring roll and the shrimp is so thin like a Spanish ham. Clearly the intent is to deceive.

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    Chicken Pho
    Chicken Pho
    5 spice chicken
    5 spice chicken
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    Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar

    Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar

    4.2
    (808 reviews)
    3.1 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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    The bar area
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    Grilled Oysters
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