Food always hits the spot! It's been awhile since I cruised over to the town and ate but I'm glad I…read moredid! Tastes like childhood and the familiarity brings me back when I'm feeling lost and missing family. Coconut chicken adobo G-Fire wings Pork lumpia (Ate them before I could take a picture )

In a nutshell; Good food, little to no parking, very ghetto…read more Went to try the sinigang wings but they didn't seem to be selling them anymore (at the time of this review) STILL the wings that they were selling really good. There's a bench or two or a few seats for outdoor dining but probably best to just grab your food and go. Managed to park by the neighborhood close by, though the area made me feel like my tires were going to get taken and what not. Still I gave this place 4 stars in hopes that maybe it boosts the store into branching out onto better spots or increase the overall area's value by supporting the local businesses around and in turn make the place be less ghetto.

Ugh, love this spot…read more My partner's mom and grandma had never tried Filipino food before and I told them I knew just the spot. They were impressed. Everything here is delicious, and I haven't had a miss yet. From the lumpia to the kamote, pork adobo and halo halo...everything is delicious. The service is attentive and friendly, and our host took her time to explain all the different ingredients and flavors to our newbies. Her recommendations were on point. Grandma and Mom loved their first experience eating Filipino - grandma REALLY loved the desserts lol (check her out eyeballing that Halo Halo). Highly recommend and would absolutely come back again and again. Protip - that hot sauce is amazing on just about everything, but incredible on the Side Tortang Talong (eggplant omelette). I don't even like eggplant, but I devoured that thing. The inside of the restaurant is super cute as well - a perfect date night spot!

The atmosphere/interior was nice and chill. The drinks were pretty good, cool to taste (especially…read morethe tangy flavor for the mango & lime tea ones). Food was just okay but not as flavorful as expected. Glad we tried Halo halo (the portion was huge)!

I celebrated my birthday here and had about 50+ guests. I hired a DJ and plugged into their A/V…read moresystem. We partied until they closed. There was plenty of space with a great view! Lumpia and wings are the perfect food to eat throughout the day. Thank you, Alex! I hope Lumpia Company is around for a long time. p.s. I know this place is called Lumpia Company but their wings are must try. Highly underrated!

I want to love it so much, but I think the challenges of running a business in Oakland is starting…read moreto strain the service and the quality of the lumpia company. Living in the area, we are in a food desert, and they are one of two places that I would go to for lunch or dinner options when I don't want to cook. At first the quality and service was great, now it just feels like they are shortstaffed, and the quality of the food has gone down in my opinion. Hoping that they address this as they are a great community gathering spot and they have so much potential.

Senor Sisig continues to be just great! I had the Crunch-a-dilla the other day. I didn't know what…read moreto expect. The menu says to add 10-15 minutes extra for this, so I tried to plan accordingly. Lo and behold, within 20 minutes I get a message that my order is ready! How is that an extra 10 to 15 minutes? I picked it up and walked back to my office. It was still very hot. One bite into it and I was sold. It was absolutely delicious. It was also a fairly good size as well. I ate the entire thing and I was pretty full afterwards. This is yet another dish that I will order. Your food is so great!

FOOD: Party ordered multiple burritos. They were salty for our liking and didn't have that oomph I…read moretypically get when eating Filipino food. It didn't mesh well together imo. But I wanted Asian food soo badly, haha. SERVICE: Given how crowded they get they were really efficient, and the line moved quickly. I got my food and left, what more could I ask for. AMBIANCE: Good luck getting a table...I mean you could just eat outside and bring the tray back, which is what I did.

The pick up system at the ghost kitchen was confusing, but the food is amazing. You can tell its…read moremade to order. The la carte portions are great as well. Wait can take long but definitely worth it.

Normally I like their food.. I doordash from it. it's a bit pretentious in pricing considering the…read morepretty cheap ingredients. Coming fro ma chef.. you guys really need to work on your Adobo. I have considered just cooking my own at home from now on, You've taught me to stop being lazy. Your Pork adobo was extremely salty, and dry. I didn't enjoy it at all, but I grew hating to waste food. So I forced myself to eat that dry and salty entree. Please.. fix this and I'll reconsider my rating. Other than that, I've tried your Sisig, (great) longanisa, kinda hard to mess that up, but good. Willing to give one more chance, but for now, not worth it. Sorry.

First time here This spot has been on my bucket list for…read moresometime now My friend and I came on St Patrick's day Venue is In door/outdoor Inside is a full bar and arcade games They sell snacks/small bites Venue is kid friendly and pet friendly ... There was like a little flea market going on as you enter Vibe is cool Drama free on this particular day the music was like techno vibes Parking ...... Street parking only I saw a bunch of broken glass all over the side walk We risked it all and parked on the street Thankfully my car wasn't violated I would definitely come back here again Maybe next time take a Lyft or Uber to prevent car break in

Really neat venue I stumbled across when I went to hear The Prototype play for a non-profit event…read more I loved the whole ambiance of the place: hanging lights, cheap drinks, memorable staff, abd delicious food late at night. The fundraising event was a success, and apparently there was a birthday party being hosted at the same time. It's a wonderful space for music and dancing. I'd love to check it out during warmer Oakland nights, although I'm not sure how warm the nights are out here since it's so close to the waterfront. Located along a historic corridor in Oakland, it's a funky place to grab a drink and enjoy some Filipino cooking. Tip: Tip your staff! Bartenders may be open to tips in shot form.

Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

We visited Kitchen Story for a spontaneous Mother's Day brunch. I will say this is a popular brunch…read morespot, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We arrived shortly after 10am and our wait was just under 30 minutes. The restaurant is cozy (on the smaller side) but has an interesting layout. There's seating both indoors, outside, and upstairs. You may have to squeeze by a few tables to make your way to the restroom. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Pricing for food & drinks was a bit high. Our total for 2 entrees and 2 drinks was $60 before tip. We ordered two drinks (orange juice and an iced mocha) which were provided promptly. The orange juice was a little too sour and my mom had to add some sugar to improve the taste. The iced mocha was good, not too sweet. One thing to note the wait for our food took much longer than expected, and it may have been due to how busy it was. My mom opted to order the salmon yuzu benedict and I got an egg plate (scrambled eggs) with a side green salad. My mom mentioned the potatoes lacking salt but she enjoyed the salmon benedict. I thought the scrambled eggs were good, but slightly bland & needed salt and pepper. The side green salad was alright, but the vinaigrette had a bitter aftertaste. Overall, the meal was pretty good and timing wasn't the best. I'd likely return for brunch on a non-peak day. Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist prior to arriving if you can!

Hosted my birthday here in April. The best! We had a kamayan lunch and mahjong to follow. The staff…read morewere so accommodating and even made me some surprise ube brownies for dessert. Everyone loved the food and the drinks never disappoint. Everything was delicious. The ube butter with the warm pan de sal - so simple, comforting and delicious. I love the fried oyster mushrooms and I don't even like mushrooms. The ube waffles are crisp and chewy. The kamayan spread is really a work of art. Ok, even the grapes were good. We took them to go. Nothing was going to waste. As we were wrapping up lunch, the staff helped set up a table for mahjong. We brought a couple of sets from home. Everyone loved learning and re learning how to play. Will definitely be hosting another mahjong night for a group event. Love this community space. Understory encapsulates the communal Filipino culture and the community in Oakland.

Great Place! I love that this is a co-working space + restaurant…read more Ordered the fried chicken bowl and it was pretty good. The place was clean the service was good. Only thing is the location, it's on international and the parking is not the best but overall a high rating

This is definitely a hidden gem and worth the drive from SF. They also are perfect for catering…read morepickup. The food is super delicious and reminds me of my grandma's cooking. I thoroughly enjoyed the healthy turkey lumpia. Most recently, I ordered a large tray of lumpia for a holiday potluck. The owners were super accommodating and they even timed it so that the lumpia came piping hot for pickup. They texted me before the pickup just to time everything accordingly in case I was running late. Last, they even gave us 4 lumpias "for the road" knowing we probably wouldn't resist eating some on the way to the party. You must try this spot. Oh yeah, stocked up on their Atchara. I bought two jars worth so hopefully it'll last me a week or so since it'll be eating it with everything.

I tried the turkey lumpia sliders with pineapple and it was delicious. The outdoor seating area is…read morealso very cute and great for hanging out with friends.

I was happy to find this friendly place in a non-descript hideaway strip mall with a tidy open…read moredining area during a weekday lunch outing. Their famous buffet was not offered during the week at the time, just weekends, so a good excuse for me to come back another time soon. They had an extensive menu and I chose several mothwatering options for takeaway: Beef Pares Pork Sisig Pinakbet with Pork Belly The food was fresh with truly authentic flavors and exceptional textures (hint: crispy pork belly!). The portions were fairly priced for the generous size. I definitely can't wait to try more of their delicious dishes at a weekend buffet in the near future! Their catering menu seemed intriguing, extensive, and fairly priced for future party reference!

As other reviewers have said, it is the customer service that is severely lacking. This place is…read morenot cheap, or even affordable. We went yesterday because we had family visiting and wanted to treat them to an authentic Filipino meal. We spent over $200 and tipped well. They were happy with the food, and enjoyed the portions, but the service was pretty lacking. We were the only table there. The did not check on us at all. We had to ask for water to be refilled. When it came time to take food to go, we had to ask for the container, bags, and the right sized containers and the right sized bags. The older woman with the jet black hair was the one who rude and dismissive. When I asked her for a larger bag, she said that was the largest one. I pointed out that we gave them a very generous tip and that I see larger brown bags, but she still did not offer me one. She was very defensive, and said she thought I was referring to a plastic bag. Folks, don't make the mistake of over tipping here. You don't get the service you expect and deserve. The food is good though, but the service sucks! We spent, with the tip, about $240.