Really enjoyed my visit to JCK Asia Kitchen & Bar! The soup dumplings were definitely a highlight…read more-- juicy, flavorful, and so good when eaten fresh. I also tried the beef rib noodle soup, Angus steak with house sauce, chili wonton, and Dan Dan noodles. Everything was flavorful and satisfying! I loved the cozy atmosphere and the service was friendly as well. If you're in Chula Vista and looking for dumplings, noodles, or Asian comfort food, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

Nothing compares to JCK! I ordered to go this time, and it was delicious! The dumplings are some of…read moremy favorite! I highly recommend going with a big group so you can try multiple things!

Came during a weekday night…read more Place was pretty empty. Parking was easy to find on their lot. Ordered their catering for $104. The catering supposedly only came in one size and was meant to feed 5-6 people. We picked up the catering 20 minutes from ordering. The food was ready when we picked it up. The vegetables were cold as expected and the meat was warm as expected. The amount of food we received was enough to feed seven adults. They were generous with the meat, but they were really salty. There wasn't enough bún to go around. Overall, we appreciated the speed of the meal, but not fan of its taste as everyone in the party thought the meat was way too salty.

* Good Vietnamese spot if you don't want to drive all the way to El Cajon…read more* Spacious and clean dining area * Staff are always super sweet and welcoming * Pho is okay, but I really like their vermicelli bowls * Generous portions, especially with the protein * Mango and taro smoothies are both really good and taste like real fruit * Fried calamari is a must-order, huge portion and great for sharing Overall, a reliable neighborhood spot with friendly service, good portions, and solid food.

They might have good food, don't know... but what I do know is that I was given the middle finger…read moreby one of their employees in the parking lot, so that's cool. edit: Emailed guest services, thank you for reaching out.

On Monday 9/28/26 at 8:35pm, I received news my fiancées mom has a poor prognosis for her cancer. I…read morecouldn't find the energy to cook, so I decided to go where the food is good, healthy and affordable. I drove to Urbane Cafe. My favorite is a Baja bowl and the young cashier asked me, for here or to go? I said for here. She said "I've already selected it to-go but can you eat it here?" I said, can it please be for here? She cancelled the transaction and reordered it, so I assumed she had corrected it to have my meal in peace at the restaurant. My food arrives in a paper plate, with a lid, and bread in an aluminum foil. I'm from Ventura, CA. Urbane Cafe is my comfort food. I've been going here for years and it shocked me to know that I couldn't have my meal in a proper plate. Promptly, I called Armando over, the manager, and I asked him, "is there a cut-off time where customers cannot eat for here?" He answered, "no there isn't. Do you want me to make it for here?" I shook my head and I replied, "I already told the cashier, and it seems like she still chose to make my food to go. That's not okay" He apologizes and walks away. I wanted to brush it off until the family next to me gets their food. It's served, again, with paper plates but this time with no lids. I couldn't help, but ask the family and they confirmed that they also asked to have their meal for here. So I immediately recognize, this is a management problem. I walk to Armando, introduce myself, shake his hand, and I confront him and ask "I thought you said there was no cut off time for people to have their meals here, why are you serving paper plates to the guests?" He answered, it's because we are closing and so that the dishwasher doesn't have dishes to wash. I asked "is this a new protocol?" And Armando, said no it's just for tonight. To the general manager: when someone is having a bad day, people go where they know there will be at peace. The peace comes from the safety of knowing what you will expect. Because of the laziness, lack of leadership and poor work ethic at this store, it breaks the trust of those who rely on the high standards that Urbane Cafe has worked so hard to uphold. Since my food was already made to go, I was not welcomed to stay so I left. Might as well have to gone to The Habit next door.

Great Service! My pad Thai was delicious! Just the right amount of spicy. The mango chicken was…read morealso yummy.

Been here a few times now. It's good and close enough for us to stop by when we are hungry and in a…read morepinch. Service has always been good. The place is always clean and I like the decor. It's fast food but also cute. Not like an Instagram spot but I enjoy it. The food is good. I ordered a kra prao gai ( spelling not accurate ), requested hot and they delivered. It was yummy, its was spicey and it was a very filling portion. The pomegranate ice tea was just right too, not overly sweetened. Stop by if you are in the area. Or maybe order to go. It seems to be a very popular take out spot. I see a lot more take out than dining in every time I visit.

Reserved for a party of 25 people and it went great! Pin and Kayla made sure everything was good…read morefor us. Food came up fast in timely manner and tasted great. Everyone left full and happy! Glad to have this spot in our neighborhood.

Decent Thai food, today we ordered take out which we do most of the time. It's in a small parking…read moreplaza, so parking can be rough when it's busy. My go-to is normally beef see ew. It's pretty average tasting. Today we did ask for a spice level 3, but when we were eating it at home I tasted zero spice. I'm thinking they add the spice. We also ordered Winter Shrimp which is delicious. Literally just a whole shrimp fried in an egg roll wrapper. I even like how its shaped in a way that you get a nice crunchy bite at the end.

Just DoorDashed here today! Very impressed! Got the combo…read morewith shrimp, crawfish, and mussels. Very generous with the portions and seasoning! Crawfish was cooked well. Nice and juicy! Well done CRAB PUB! You did a good job today.

I visited this restaurant last night, and I have to say I was really disappointed--especially…read morebecause this is a place I usually enjoy. It was late, after the mall had closed, and it wasn't busy at all, yet the service was extremely slow. I had to wait a long time just to get a drink, table setup, and my food. I've been here when it's crowded and received much faster service, so this was surprising. What upset me the most was the food. It ended up being a waste of money because I couldn't even finish it. While eating, I found what looked like a hair in my bag , which completely turned me off. On top of that, the crab legs didn't seem fresh. Overall, the experience was horrible, and I'm honestly not sure if I'll be returning.

I finally made it over to try what they are calling Filipino fusion and I walked away so impressed…read more My hubby and I ordered their Güd Burger, Kare Kare bowl and churro to share. This might honestly be my favorite meal. Even if it's quite a drive from San Diego, it was well worth it in my opinion. The Güd Burger completely lived up to the hype. The double Wagyu patties were juicy and full of flavor, the cheese was perfectly melty, and the sweet chili aioli brought everything together. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ube brioche bun, but it added just a hint of sweetness that somehow made the whole burger even better. Nothing overpowered anything else. It all just worked together. The Kare Kare bowl was generous in the Kare Kare, which I appreciated. The physical bowl felt too small compared to the amount they gave us! I'm glad I was sharing this with someone else because I was already full halfway through the bowl. We had to order the ube churros as well...don't skip this! The dipping sauce it came with was so good. I kept dipping my churro into it too because it was that good. The churro was crunchy without being dry. This whole meal was one of those meals where you don't want it to end. It was my first time here and we waited 45 minutes for our food to be ready because of how busy it was. Some people ordered ahead of time so they skipped the wait altogether. The restaurant itself is quite small but we were lucky enough to snag a seat after rush hour. There are less than 10 tables for eating in. Restaurants like this are worth supporting because you know it's a small business and the food tastes like it's made out of love! Already planning my next visit.

Randomly hopped on Yelp like, Aight, what's good around here...Tambayan Filipino BBQ & Grill popped…read moreup, so me and the homie said screw it, let's run it. First thing.....PORTIONS ARE LEGIT. They definitely not back there counting pieces of meat like it's coming out of their paycheck. You get a good amount of food for sure. I got the sisig rice bowl. Flavor was good, portion was solid, and I definitely ate it...but was I sitting there having a spiritual experience over the sisig? Nah. It was good, just nothing that had me texting the group chat like, BOYS. GET OVER HERE RIGHT NOW. THEN MY HOMIE GOT THE SHORT RIB BOWL. Bruhhhh. He let me get a bite and immediately I was mad at myself. I'm chewing his short rib while looking down at my sisig like, I chose you over THAT?? That short rib was GOOD good. Next time I already know what I'm ordering. We tried the mac too. Mac was cool. It showed up. Did its job. Clocked in, clocked out. Nothing bad, nothing life-changing. NOWWWW...we gotta talk about the environment. I went to use the bathroom and suddenly felt like I had accidentally entered the employee storage room side quest. Stuff seemed like it was everywhere, and the whole place just felt like it needed a good cleanup and organization day. AND THEM FLOORS?!?! Slippery AF. I was walking back from the bathroom like a Filipino uncle leaving the dance floor after three Red Horses little steps, arms out, praying I don't end up on Yelp as part of somebody else's review. That was probably my biggest issue. When I'm eating somewhere, the environment matters. If the back/bathroom area feels cluttered and the floors got me ice skating back to my table, it starts making me question things I don't even WANT to question while I'm eating. BUT I gotta give credit where it's due....the service was GREAT. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and nice to us. And honestly, that's why I'm rooting for this place. The food has potential, portions are generous, service is friendly, and that short rib is . If they cleaned everything up, organized the place, fixed the slippery floors, and made the atmosphere feel more inviting??? BRO. This place could be PACKED. I'd definitely give them another shot. But next time....SHORT RIB BOWL. I learned my lesson.

This is one of those places that deserves all the love and affection from the neighborhood. A…read morestaple in the community, they provide the perfect Chinese American meal. Salt and Pepper Wings ALL DAY! I wonder how many pounds of Chicken Wings they go thru per year...

All I can say is Wow! Yes, the price was a little steep- but I think everything has gone up…read more There's a place off the 54 at Woodman and I paid under $20 for 2 orders of wings- I think 16 pieces. But!! These wings were some of the crispiest wings I ever had- and plenty of meat on them- just right seasoning- really great. I ordered the beef chow fun and the container was so full and heavy!! The biggest portion with good size pieces of beef and lots of onion- very tasty and could easily feed 4 people. Service was prompt and friendly- I saw they have lunch specials and I'll be back to check those out for sure.

Thank you so much for these. They reminded me exactly of being in Cochabamba as a child. The flavor…read moreis absolutely perfect and Mauricio, thank you for the amazing communication.

Authentic Salteñas in San Diego!…read more My family and I are so happy we finally found salteñas in the San Diego area! We've been searching for a place that offers authentic Bolivian salteñas, and The Salteñas exceeded our expectations. The crust is perfectly baked, with just the right balance. the filling is rich and flavorful, with a delicious combination of spices and juicy meat. You can tell they put care into crafting each one. It's hard to find salteñas this good outside of Bolivia, and we're thrilled to have this hidden gem nearby. Communication was great, and we look forward to ordering again! Thank you Mauricio!

The small "Original" location in Bonita is the perfect spot to enjoy some delicious comfort food;…read moreseafood tacos, tostadas, for a reasonable price and in a very friendly and cozy environment. The menu items I've had at this location on a multitude of times are: - Grilled Fish Salad - (8.5/10) basic but fresh and flavorful. - Aguachile - (8.5/10) - Shrimp cocktail - (8.5/10) - Broth soup - (9/10) (lots of good seafood meat in a small cup) - Tacos (Octopus, Grilled Fish, Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Diabla, Seafood) - (9/10) all very simple but good, flavorful and tasty. - Tamarindo Michelada (10/10) Service: The entire staff at this location is Amazing! They are very caring, friendly and Great customer service.

I had to drive quite a ways from san diego to get here. I really thought i was driving to the…read moreboonies, but to my surprise there was this place! Its an oyster bar but they have amazing food! Amazing seafood! I came with my party 12 and they were able to seat us. Its not very big but it looks fitting of a seafood bar and restaurant. I really liked the fish here. The fried fish was really good with their sauces and salsas they have. I also really enjoyed the fish and shrimp tacos. My husband didnt kike the tomatoes in it. Lol I liked the sauces they lather on it. My favorite though, was the calamari. It had a nice crisp and they give you a good portion. If im at a seafood place ill always order calamari. Its my go to and how I judge a seafood restaurant. The service was friendly and for a big party my server took care of us well.