Golden pumpkin excellent dish and flavors. Takeout after getting home still crispy and crunchy…read morefried outer layer which was nice. Also staff was very helpful with choosing between the mushroom dish which turned out to be the right choice. She thought fried mushrooms wouldn't be fresh if ordering takeout. Only complaint is the dish was spicy - although done right without hot sauce but with peppers - Cantonese dishes usually more nuanced flavors. Seems heavy northern Chinese or western Chinese influence.

Among the best Asian food in the Bay Area, Veggie Lee far exceeded my expectations. The five huge…read morepages of varied menu items made for a fantastic dinner. Far too often among Asian restaurants in the Bay, the menus are quite similar and the dishes taste like they were made with the same recipes. But here the menu had so much more flavor, variety, and creativity! It turns out that Veggie Lee was previously featured in a Michelin Guide to California, and after eating their food I'm not surprised. We ordered five dishes here and all of them were delicious. Each had varying intricate flavors, and unique ingredients. The Shark's Fin Bamboo Fungus Soup was a pleasant and interesting start to the meal. Followed by two dishes that I'll highly recommend: the Lemon Grass Bean Curd and the Pea Leaves with Abalone Mushrooms. The Pinenuts w/Tooms Fried Rice went great with all of these. Portions were huge and we had plenty of leftovers. We were too full for the desserts or Boba, but very excited to come back and try next time.

Best restaurant in Hayward! I loved it so much, owner's daughter is so kind and keeps the place…read morerunning! Will definitely come back here again!

First time here. Am telling you I got the best customer service from SANTOS. Food was great also…read more This gona be one of my favorite spots. Thank you Mr SANTOS.

I ordered a meal from this restaurant through Grubhub. I have had their food in the past and am…read moreglad to say it is still delicious! I got the shrimp pad Thai that was fabulous. The shrimp were whole cooked perfectly and were yummy. The chicken satay with the fresh peanut sauce and cucumber salad was fresh and superb The waffle was yummy. Also a refreshing delicious Thai iced tea. Everything was quality ingredients top products, cooked fresh with great flavor. Give this place a try you will be glad you did . Bon appétit. Support local businesses. thank you

Discovered this eatery via YouTube. Wife and decided to give…read moreit a try today for a late luncheon (about 2pm) We were greeted almost immediately upon entering and were seated. The place was about full. As we were seated our menus were delivered. The selection is very nice. We ordered and enjoyed our meal. We will be back.

They have vegan options!!!! Yummy options and LOTS of vegan options, including cheesecake. Good…read moreprices too.

5 for fast service and delicious pizza!…read more I love when I find a pizza restaurant that has vegan options. The service was quick from the moment I placed the order online to pickup. It's a small restaurant hidden in the corner of a shopping strip. I ordered a personalized pizza with mushrooms and onions. Sometimes I like simple ingredients on a pizza. The crust was crunchy and vegan cheese was soft and melty.Delicious! The tomato sauce was a little sweet for my taste, but a little bit of salt helped. I'm definitely coming back!

One of the better sandwich shops and it is also halal…read more I was craving a sandwich and wanted to try out a new spot and I'm glad I did. I placed an online order and it was ready within 8 minutes. The parking lot of this location is a little small but there was plenty of parking a couple of stores away. I got the regular green phantom and it was a delight. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. The pesto and sauce they had worked really well together and the amount they put was spot on, the sub wasn't drowning in sauce. The Dutch crunch they use was one of the better ones I've had. It wasn't too hard where it would ruin the top of your mouth, iykyk. The bread was so soft inside and had a slightly crunchy outer layer, it was perfect.

Food blew me away! The sandwich was nice and toasty and all ingredients tasted freshly made…read more I ordered online and it was ready in less than 10 minutes which was amazingly quick. I was created with a smile from the worker and I was on my way. I do wish they didn't skimp on the lettuce, next time I'll ask for extra

Went to the pop-up at Temescal Brewing and got two street tacos (chicken tinga and asado) and a…read morequesataco (pork). The wait was significant, but they were super upfront about that, which I appreciated. The chicken tinga was the standout - super tasty! The pork was also really nice, but be warned, the quesataco is rich and filling. I couldn't quite make it. The asado was nice, but basic. Overall, very solid!

This vendor can be found at different locations throughout the bay area, including Birdhaus Beer…read moreGarden in Union City and Mid-Week Mercado at Salesforce Plaza in SF. They post their calendar on social media at the beginning of each month so you can view where to find them, however it's not always accurate so beware if you are expecting them to be at a specific event. I visited their food stand at Temescal Brewing in Oakland this past Sunday. It was easy to order for takeout at the self-order kiosk, but they also had QR codes at each of the tables in the brewery's outdoor beer garden to conveniently place orders. Staff was friendly, and my order was ready in just 10 minutes, packed neatly with napkins and utensils included without me having to ask. I got the crispy quesatacos with kalua pork, keto style. I was a bit disappointed as the entire taco including the kalua pork filling was dry and not cheesy at all despite the crispy cheese shell. The sauces that came on the side didn't help. Perhaps it was slightly overcooked or maybe just the keto version is this dry, but that's unfortunate since it actually costs more to get it this way. It wasn't terrible, but I didn't feel it was worth a pricey ten bucks apiece.

Me: "This might be the best vegan burrito I've ever had."…read more Daughter: "This is the best vegan burrito I've ever had." I'm vegan, she's not. I had the soyrizo and she had the bean, rice, and cheese. The people working there were super nice. Limited outdoor seating, though getting a spot outside on a perfect sunny day was great. We will go back. For the record, the competition for best burrito is with the Cochinita SF food truck.

I have been back four times since my initial review in March 2026, so I need to upgrade to a 5-star…read morereview. The last few times I have been in the staff have been so friendly and patient while the people I keep bringing read through the menu and make their choices. Of course, almost everyone gets at least one taco because of the beautiful pitaya-tortillas. The staff is always so kind. I know I will be back soon. Oh yeah! Please bring back the sparkling water. They do have fresh-squeezed orange juice and other tasty drinks, but after a lap around Lake Merritt I prefer to cool down with a sparkling water. Hoping these great vegan offerings will also be at the new San Ramon location!!!

First time walk in ordered 3 items 15 minute wait , served me a water with ice and lime, with…read morepeanuts on the side while I waited, very generous of them, food was great service was amazing !

Tasty Szechuan is my husband and I's new favorite Chinese spot…read more We went to eat there on 9/23/26, the girl assisting us was quick and gave us great suggestions on what to order. She suggested the cilantro beef, which did not disappoint us at all. We also ordered Beef Chow Fun, Orange Chicken (for the kids), and a Noodle Soup (so sorry forgot the name but the meat is beef and the broth was a lil spicy) but man, the broth of the soup was soooo good and would be perfect for a cold day. The place itself is small but has a decent amount of seating. Good for small groups but it looks like they would be able to combine tables for bigger groups. Highly recommend Tasty Schezuan!

Consistent Thai food from the Hayward outpost of this Thai Chain. This restaurant is located on…read moreMission Blvd, a few blocks away from the closed iconic Bancheros restaurant. Had lunch there recently, warm restaurant, not sure if they have AC, service was a little slow.. food is as good as their other chain restaurants. Chai Thai has a lunch where you can pick two items (Protein and Sauces), Rice, Soup or Salad (both lacking), and a drink (Thai Iced Tea or Coffee) for $2.50 more. I had the Green Curry with Chicken and Red Curry with Pork which were both tasty.

My favorite lunch spot for Thai food. They have very good lunch special options and the portions…read moreare generous. My favorite dishes are the curry (green and red) and stirred eggplant with beef. My husband loved the pad Thai and pad see eew. Service was great. The old lady who tried to warn us about the spicy level was very nice and friendly. One thing about this place is there is no parking lot. You have to park on the streets and sometimes it could get a bit difficult to find parking.

Excellent the best burger Very clean hygienic Resturant…read more Masood the owner takes a great pride off his restaurant and a great personality I would recommend Falafel Flare to everyone.

Cool spacious and airy space with solid Middle East eats. I've driven past many times but finally…read morejust checked them out recently. Crazy ambitious menu with pizza, burgers, wings, kabobs, wraps and many Mid East favs like falafels, dolmas, gyro and babaghanoush. I only tried a couple of items, so I do need to try a few more things eventually. Order at the counter and food will get brought out. Seems like a place popular for take-out/deliveries. On a casual lunch I was impressed by the diversity in the place, as it is downtown Hayward. Young, old and cultural garb from several cultures spotted. Service at the register was friendly, dude gave off ownership vibes. Falafel Wrap ($11/4*) Very fresh and satsifying wrap. Big, soft and puffy pita bread is filled to the brim with fresh salad-like veggies. Chopped lettuce, tomato, onions and a couple of pickled items. Stuffed also with a decent amount of fat disk of falafel and a good dousing of tahini sauce. I loved the bites for the most part as I was full without feeling weighed down for the lunch hours. The falafels had good flavor but just didn't seem as crisp as I usually prefer, didn't seem fresh out of the fryer, which the places that are known for this definitely do. I especially liked the bites more when a pickled veggie entered the bite, so I should have ordered extra...next time. Beef Kabobs ($25/4*) Got this for take-out and it was still good hours later after a reheat. Beef is in small cubes and cooked pretty well done. A bit dry but at least it was flavorful. Definitely taste more Afghan in spicing/marinade, pretty bold with lots of garlic and herbs. De Afghanan out here in the east bay is the gold standard for these types of kabobs and those are cut into bigger chunks and are juicier by a lot. Kabob plates comes with a good amount of seasoned basmati rice, a pita bread, a small green salad and a small scoop of hummus. Even tho $25 seems a bit pricey, there is enough food to justify the price. I was able to make 1.5 meals out of it with a good dinner and a small work lunch. I actually want to try a pizza here and definitely a lamb kabob. I hang out in this downtown area often, so great having another casual option in my back pocket. Yeah Buddy!!