Affordable prices for a plate of food. Wide variety of entree items to choose from, including the…read morebbq items. Some items are more oily compared to others, particularly the deep fried ones, but less compared to other restaurants. Portion sizes are huge-- can't beat this price point. They also sell some dim sum such as siu mai, sticky rice, sesame balls. Cash only unless you spend over $15.

I've been supporting this business since it first opened. The food is decent for to go, and I…read morebelieve in supporting small businesses. However, I think it's time to share my honest experience. I've had friends who stopped coming here because of the way the owner speaks to customers. He can be very loud, and perhaps he doesn't realize how he comes across. Regardless, customer service matters. Yesterday, I ordered the black bean sauce fish I discussed with him prior. When I received my food, there was practically no fish in the dish. The owner took a thin fish fillet, cut it into small pieces, and attempted to stir-fry it with onions, bell peppers, and black bean sauce without battering and deep-frying it first. Here's the problem: thin fish can easily break apart and dissolve when thawed and stir-fried over high heat for too long. Battering and deep-frying the fish first helps it hold its shape during the cooking process. Instead, I was left with a dish full of big chunks of onions, bell peppers and light sauce, with barely any fish to eat. Let me remind you that I do order this at another Chinese restaurant in the area! When I asked, "Where's the fish?" the owner laughed it off and claimed he had given me eight pieces. The issue wasn't how many pieces he claimed to have served. It was that the fish had practically disappeared into the dish. Laughing off my concern felt disrespectful, especially as a customer who has supported this business since he opened. I've also noticed inconsistencies with the beef stew. Sometimes it's thick and flavorful; other times, it's watery and bland. Consistency in food preparation and cleanliness should be a priority. This review isn't about attacking the business. It's about paying attention to details, maintaining consistent food quality, and treating customers with respect. You can't expect people to support your business while dismissing their concerns or raising your voice at them. I believe in supporting small businesses, but that support should go both ways. Good business practices, consistent food, cleanliness, and respect for your customers are what keep people coming back.

We impulsively decided to go and got the breakfast sandwich with brisket and two breakfast tacos…read more One with tri-tip and one with pulled pork. I think the pulled pork was our favorite. We would definitely come back not only because of the yummy food but the hospitality provided by Debby!

Love Canyons! Great service and great food. Can't ask for more I enjoy the garden salad with…read morebrisket.

Food is good, especially the brisket, is very tender. Yellow rice and the Indonesian slaw are good…read moretoo. Service is quick and the staff is friendly.

Came by around 4pm on a Sunday and unfortunately a handful of items were sold out, including the…read morebeef cheeks, back ribs, iga saos, nasi goreng, and dino ribs. We ended up getting the smoked brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and potato salad. Everything was so delicious. The brisket was extremely tender and melt-in-mouth, jalapeño cheese sausage was an explosion of flavor, and potato salad was perfect creaminess level and seasoned/garnished well with bits of crunchy texture from the red onions and topped with green onions. Definitely worth a visit if in the area, would be curious to try their sold out items next time. Handful of indoor and outdoor seating available. Cashier was super friendly and food was served very quickly.

The staff are all friendly and helpful…read more We ordered the medium beef combination, one order of raw pork belly, the stone pot bibimbap, and the spicy buckwheat noodles. All 5 of us walked out full. The banchan is refillable. We loved their japchae, juicy cucumbers, and potatoes. The medium beef combination came with 3 bowls of rice, lettuce, and a salad. All refillable. The quality of the meat is good. The meat on the bone was unique but really good. I haven't seen it at any other spot before. I think it was oxtail. The staff member cooking our meat did a great job. The spicy cold buckwheat noodles come with vinegar and mustard on the side. You can add as much or as little as you like.

Classic Korean restaurant that reminds me of my mom's cooking…read more Came by for comforting late dinner. We ordered the stir fried spicy squid and galbi + sundubu combo. Everything was definitely made to order and I really appreciated how piping hot everything came out! It was definitely a good reminder for me to be patient, because wow I definitely burned my mouth a few times BUT it was totally worth it. It's been quite awhile since I've had a solid home cooked Korean meal that was somewhere other than my typical go to spot or just me making it at home. The portions were generous, the flavors were well balanced, and the hospitality was fantastic. The decor felt traditional, which I haven't seen in awhile so it was very refreshing to me.

I was introduced to World Champion Smokehouse by a coworker…read more There's a small parking lot, enough for about 15 vehicles. I ordered at the check out. I was given a receipt with my order number. Really friendly and courteous staff. It's a Latinx grocery store, and the meals made are in the store. My first time going, I bought smoked ribs, and two sides for $15. When I saw the amount of ribs for that price, I was amazed. So many ribs! And, so delicious. Second time I went, fish & chips. Catfish, 4 pc., about 8" each piece, with an abundance of fries. Third time, ribs again. I added BBQ sauce to the side. It was messy the first time. Lol I definitely recommend this place.

Recommend to call your order in and pick up because this place can become very busy I've tried this…read moreplace on 3 different occasions 1st I tried the brisket not good at all very hard 2nd tried the links not good hard lastly I tried the shrimp and fish both were ok but I didn't return customer service was cool but if you order inside you better know what you want because there's no wondering at the counter this place also operate as a store so fast movement the chicken did look good but I didn't bother to go back

Friendly bbq place, tasty food. I ordered ribs, collard greens, smoked beans and cornbread. The…read moreribs were juicy and falling off the bone. The other items were very good, too. All of them. Hayward traffic, on a Friday, at 5pm, was atrocious, but so glad they were in that smaller shopping center, rather than the bigger one.

Ambience: Two stars cause I like the sarcasm of the owner…read more Service: Reasonable time. Food: The brisket is not seasoned. The sandwich was $16 w/ tax but it should be no more than $6. The meat was 7/10 tender. Disappointed. I could have gotten something tastier and worth the cost. Reviews: im more upset with the reviews of this place. Either bbq standards decreased or im convinced people dont know what good bbq is. And not talking Texas, kc, or any other place. Just what good bbq is. Bbq shouldn't be carried by the sauce. The real measure is tender and seasoned enough to standalone. Use salt and pepper at least.

a chicken katsu that measures out to two meals, great deal alert!…read more so I have been here many times, tried the chicken katsu, hawaiian bbq chicken, aloha bbq chicken, and white island fish, which is about half the menu, and always great and always filling so a chicken katsu comes with two scoops of rice, one scoop of mac salad, a small bed of cabbage, some steamed brocolli, and three crispy and juicy pieces of chicken. There are two dipping sauces, a plum based katsu sauce, and a soy sauce hybrid. The katsu sauce has a little bit of heat, but mild enough that my SO whom normally does not eat any spicy, can handle it. Which ever combo or item you pick, it's outstanding. Because the items have a lot of food, I usually skip the appetizers. So for either lunch or dinner, you have two meals out of any items. Service is great, I usually order on the phone and pick it up, but ordering in person or online is fast, staff is great and friendly. the decor is simple and the place is very clean. There are about seven tables and parking can be limited when the place is busy.

Seems like the portions a generous but, when you underneath it's cabbage propping up the chicken…read morekatsu. Also had the hamburger steak lots of rice underneath the patties and not enough gravy. The beef patties were large but it no beef flavor; more breadcrumbs. Service was very nice the girl at the counter was cordial. The ambience was that of a cafeteria; a few tables white paint. I was hoping the food would make up for sparseness; I will try it again maybe different choices and maybe a better review.

Love hotpot, but sometimes I'm not in the mood for AYCE to justify the cost, so Master Gua Malatang…read more& BBQ (what a mouthful!) hits the spot as it's "unlimited" but it's weighted by the ounce, with a .80 minimum. I got the Tom Yum broth, and asked for a side of white rice which is free. The broth was super tart and flavorful, like mama noodles which I love. There were ingredients that you'd typically see at hot pot spots like beef, lamb, spam, tofu for proteins, and spinach, cabbage, corn, etc. for veggies. Lots of noodle options, and the sauce bar, although small, I really enjoyed the sesame sauce, house chili, and the spicy garlic sauce. They even have perfectly medium-cooked fried eggs that I felt went well with the tom yum broth. We were conservative with our ingredients because we didn't want to accidentally have a $40 bowl of soup, but we were under the minimum so we had to add a few more to get it to 0.80 ounces. At that minimum, our bowls were a very reasonable $13. The only con is that it's a bit small inside so I can see it getting annoying on busy weekends especially as people crowd around to choose ingredients. Luckily on a weekday late lunch it was pretty dead. Other small con is water is served in small paper cups so we had to ask for refills often. Small gripe but with spicy soup, water is needed and in large quantities to offset some of the spiciness. Service was amazing, prompt and friendly. Overall, solid spot and glad we got to try it!

I've been curious about Malatang for a while since these spots have been popping up all over the…read moreplace. Basically, you walk in, grab a bowl, and pick out whatever meats, veggies, noodles, etc. you want. Then you bring it to the counter, they weigh it, and that's how they charge you. I've always been kind of hesitant to try one because I was scared I'd end up with a $20+ bowl by accident. I was excited to see that Master Gua Malatang & BBQ opened up near me, so I finally gave it a shot. They charge $14.99 per pound with a minimum of 0.80 lbs, which honestly isn't bad. I tried to be smart and picked mostly light stuff like spinach, sprouts, and tofu. I avoided heavier stuff like corn on the cob or beef balls. When I went to weigh it, my bowl came out to 0.65 lbs, so I went back and added a little more meat and veggies to hit 0.85. My total came out under $13, which is a great deal for how filling it was. I got the satay broth, which is beef, shrimp, and fish-based with a peanutty flavor. It wasn't fishy at all, which I appreciated. My partner got the tom yum broth and I thought it tasted just like Mama brand instant noodles, in a good way. You also get a side of white rice with your soup, but you have to ask for it. Meat options were beef, lamb, and pork belly. Only downside is that all the meats are kind of fatty. Also, they give you tiny paper water cups. If they're gonna do that, they really need to have a self-serve water station or just give people bigger cups so you don't have to keep asking for refills. The service was great though. The lady working was super friendly and helpful. If you're worried about the price, I recommend just filling your bowl with what you think you'll eat, weighing it, and then adding more if you need to meet the minimum. They also have a sauce bar so you can make your own dipping sauce, but it would be cool if they put out some suggested combos for people who don't know what to mix. Overall, I'll definitely be back. This place is perfect for a quick, comforting meal especially if you're nursing a hangover.

Moon Cake Festival brought a long crowd of people & after almost 2 hrs.we finally got to eat. It…read morecan be confusing with the shared space w/Yao Yao, but you can basically order everything from their menu at Jin Gege as well & sit at either side. Staffing on the Yao Yao was only 1 waitress & a waiter bot. Orders: Sour Shredded Potato $16.95- crunchy potato sticks w/oil, chili peppers & seasoning. A different menu than other places & it was good, just a little oily. Garlic Pea Sprout $19.95-tender pea sprouts w/garlic bulbs cooked together makes this my favorite vegetable dish. Combo BBQ platter $29-BBQ pork, chicken & soy sauce chicken gives you a variety but my favorite was the pork. I am not used to the bony chicken pieces & having to de-bone them myself so I wouldn't order this again. Shrimp & BBQ pork Fried Rice $17-nice wok heat w/fresh pierces of shrimp made this a satisfying dish. It was a little bland but ok. Golden Soup Pickled Fish (S)$22.95-for the price this was the best bargain. The fish fillets are tender & the perfect size. The broth was a bit oily but still excellent & the star of the show. The slight tangy broth bc of the pickled vegetables gives this dish its unique flavor profile & my favorite. In addition to this, I was surprised w/a few pieces of potato noodle hidden inside this gem that gave it a chewy texture. Other than going on a hectic day, I'm sure service would be better on a weekday.

I had an absolutely unacceptable and deeply disturbing experience at Jin Gege in San Leandro…read more My family and I visited this restaurant with my service dog. The manager demanded that I provide identification or certification for my service dog. I explained that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses are not legally permitted to require service dog documentation as a condition of entry. Despite this explanation, the waiter repeatedly refused to serve us. When I talked to the manager to discuss the situation, she showed no willingness to address my concerns. Instead, she continued to deny any wrongdoing and repeatedly insisted that they would not serve us. What happened next was even more shocking. A restaurant employee repeatedly verbally confronted and threatened us. He even became increasingly aggressive and attempted to approach us in a physically threatening manner when we said we would report him and the restaurant to ADA and relative department. Two other individuals had to intervene repeatedly to stop him from coming toward us. I have never experienced such hostility and intimidation from restaurant staff simply for attempting to exercise my legal rights. I am extremely disappointed by the manager's handling of this situation and deeply concerned about the threatening behavior displayed by the employee. No customer should have to experience intimidation, threats, or potential discrimination simply for bringing a service dog into a restaurant. I am sharing this experience so that other customers, especially people with disabilities and service dog handlers, can make informed decisions about visiting this restaurant. This was not merely poor customer service. It was a deeply troubling experience involving potential disability discrimination and serious concerns about customer safety.

Rocky's Charcoal Grill is a hidden gem right in Downtown San Leandro next to the history museum…read more It's a cozy, old-school joint that does things the right way. They use high-quality, natural beef, and you can absolutely taste the difference that cooking over real, white-hot charcoal makes--it gives the patties an incredible, authentic smoky flavor that propane or flattops just can't replicate. The Oakland Burger served on a toasted sourdough bun is a personal favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of their 18 different burger combos.

Patty melt 2 out of 5: I'm used to my patty melt being like a grilled cheese with a burger patty &…read moregrilled onions but this had lettuce, tomato & pickles which I didn't like so I took it off. Burger patty was bland & was smaller than the bread. Aloha burger 4 out of 5: Cooked well, tasty, good flavor from the pineapple & teriyaki sauce. I think there was mustard on it which it didn't need. Rockys Char burger 3 out of 5: Bland burger patty. Bun was fresh, veggies were fresh. Garlic fries, onion rings & garlic spicy fries 4 out of 5: Good though I think they forgot to add garlic to my spicy fries. The garlic fries were loaded with garlic but none in the spicy ones. Cherry shake 2 out of 5: Too thin & tasted like strawberry instead of cherry.