Tried the Boba Guys, Sandwich restaurant and newly opened Koi Palace in Local Kitchens San Bruno location and found the food to be just ok for the price. But the concept is nice since you can try different cuisines in one location read more

Local Kitchens - Lotus and pork bun - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Upon entering the cashier at the front welcomed us and introduced us on how to order as well as the restaurant concept. When we sat down at a table, one of the workers promptly came by to wipe down our table and even picked up a scrap of paper off the ground under the table. They were very attentive and had positive vibes. The place was packed on a Wednesday evening, and it took about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. The TV screen conveniently shows your estimated wait time which I appreciate. It was also accurate. Once we got our food, we went to the sauce station. Strangely all of the ketchup packets were sticky. The BBQ bacon burger from the Melt was good, although the bacon was more like ham and not crispy at all. It had a lot of flavor nonetheless. Sadly the fries were very disappointing. They were very dry, limp, and hard. I will be back to try the other restaurants sometime! read more

Local Kitchens - Bbq bacon burger and fries from The Melt - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

First visit at this new location and it was great. The concept of combining different types of restaurants under one roof is convenient for the public. You can mix and match and it all comes out at the same time. The food we ordered was cooked to perfection. Same flavors as if we were at the actual restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful explaining to us and other patrons how this place works. You can get food to go or dine in. Clean and inviting casual interior. It's like a one stop shop. Give it a visit, there's something for everyone. read more

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Visited today to celebrate the addition of Chef Alvin SOB Sweet Onion Burger. The burger is so bomb! Not too sweet the onion were grilled so didn't over power the burger, meat portion is perfect. Would definitely grab it again. Service was great. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Definitely a place to come and hang with friends. Can't wait to go back and check some other food. read more

The food was amazing, but what I really appreciate is the customer service. Zeid (sorry for spelling) went above and beyond to make sure not only us but all the customers were taken care of. He was a joy to meet. read more

Excellent food and customer service. Was doubtful for one kitchen having so many types of food but we ordered multiple things and all were way above expectations. read more

Temporarily coming out of Yelp retirement to write this. Why? Because I am as interested in the how and why of this place as the what. The "how": Prior to opening last month, this space had been under construction for over a year. That's right, a year! This brings so many questions to mind, like... Why did it take so long? How could they afford the rent with no income coming in? Etc. The "why": It will be interesting to see if this place has legs because, for many of the food options they offer, there are multiple nearby competitors in the same shopping center. Let's break it down: Boba Guys (Bayhill Vietnamese Bistro serves Thai Tea.) Proposition Chicken (Carls Jr, Big Mouth Burgers, and Hashes and Brews all serve chicken sandwiches.) Square Pie Guys (Roundtable Pizza serves pizza, naturally.) The Melt (Carls Jr, Big Mouth Burgers, and Hashes and Brews all serve burgers.) Humphrey Slocombe (Baskin Robbins serves ice cream which isn't in pre-packaged pints, and Mollie Stone's sells pre-packaged ice cream at more or less the same price point.) Only the Boba Guys (the boba part at least), Napolito Tacqueria, Sushirrito, and Milk Bar serve niches that are otherwise unmet within the plaza. So I'm left wondering what kind of market research was done for this to determine what to feature. (Actually I do have some inkling; see the attached photo taken on June 23, 2023.) Even before getting to the actual quality of the food, I would have loved to have seen more novel options here. (Per the image I included, it seems like they were considering Thai at some point.) And then, also, novel options or not, one only gets a fraction of the typical food choices from any of the individual "kitchens," meaning, for example, that The Melt's celebrated shakes are nowhere to be found. Having said all that, I'll finally get to the "what" and describe my first experience eating there. First and foremost, it's awkward that it's generally expected that one has to order online in advance so as to not have to wait a long time. Indeed, Local Kitchens seems to assume that everyone would want to take their food to go as there is otherwise insufficient seating for the number of people who do seem to want eat there (such as myself and my perennial date). This is interesting in so far as, just a few months ago, before they opened, there seemed to be a lot more tables in there. For my first visit, I decided to try the "spicy extra". I felt like the quality of the chicken was good although the bun was lacking somewhat. The sauce tasted roughly similar as what one gets on the spicy chicken sandos at McDonald's. Altogether, I don't think it was obviously better than the other options that circle the exact same parking lot. I also got a "strawberry fields" with boba from Boba Guys. I liked it, but I do wonder if I could feasibly show up for a boba drink without having to pre-order. Otherwise, this isn't really viable as a go-to boba place. Maybe at some point I'll try just getting boba and report back. So, yeah, this isn't exactly a glowing review, but it's also not a damning one. I'll definitely be going back if for no other reason than I work nearby and go to that plaza frequently for food. Next time I'll most likely be trying the pizza, which I suspect will be notably better than Roundtable. read more

Local Kitchens - Local Kitchen plans as of 6/23/2023 - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Absolutely delicious! Just had the Quesabirria dipping tacos from Napolito Taqueria and they were some of the best birria tacos I have ever had. The cheese crisp is perfect and the consume to dip them in is punching with flavor. Definitely going to back here! Save $10 on your purchase using my referral: https://www.localkitchens.com/invite/matthew-kwong read more

Local Kitchens - Quesabirria Dipping Tacos from Napolito Taqueria - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Parking 5 stars Service 5 stars Concept 3 stars Convenience 4 stars Food: Pizza 5 stars Sushirito 2 stars, it was so soggy and bland Price 2 stars $$$$ This is hard to review since all the food is different. I'm not sure who makes the food back there. read more

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My husband and I have been here twice. The first time was on a Saturday. We waited 20 mins for our order, even though the wait time said 40 mins. There were no available tables, so we took our food home. We had a pepperoni pizza from Square Pie Guys and it was wayyy to greasy for me. My husband thought the layer of bread was too thick. The second time we went was on a weekday during lunch. There were many open tables and our order only took about 10 mins to come out. We ordered the sumo crunch and geisha kiss from Sushiritto. They were both great and reminded us of when we used to work in the city. I only finished half, but others might be able to finish the whole thing. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. We'll go back to try other items! read more

Local Kitchens - Sumo crunch - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

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My wife and I are big burger fans. We love trying burgers at new spots, both locally and when we're traveling. So when we heard about "Sweet Onion Burger," a new place from a well-known chef, we decided to give it a try. We ordered "The Overachieving SOB" and "The SOB." Unfortunately, the burgers were bad. While they looked appealing, the taste was off from the first bite. A strong burned flavor overshadowed everything else. When we opened both up, we found burned areas that weren't just char spots. Both burgers were simply burned. Although the patties were a decent size for an inexpensive burger, the ground meat was of low quality. It had a gritty texture with occasional chewy bits, and I even found a tiny piece of bone, which I had to spit out. The caramelized onions were soggy and not caramelized properly. nitpick: "The Overachieving SOB" included jalapeños, which I would have preferred to leave out, though it's possible to request their removal when ordering. Hard to say what we disliked more: the burned food or the low-quality meat. Overall, it was a disappointing experience that we felt we should warn others about. We haven't tried other options at this place and can't comment on them. The place itself looks and feels nice, but we don't plan to come back due to the quality of the food at "Sweet Onion Burger." read more

Local Kitchens - Burned burger - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Fried chicken sandwich with everything on it was perfect. I love the house sauce that was on it. Garlic fries were really garlicky! The best! read more

@localkitchen just opened a new location in San Bruno! They're bringing menus from highly regarded restaurants and chefs under one roof in a takeout friendly style! This spot is perfect for indecisive eaters or groups with diverse food preferences. You have to get the chicken tenders from @propositionchicken with their honey mango habanero aioli was so bomb and literally has me by a chokehold . Also couldn't stop eating the Mac & cheese from the melt. Highly recommend trying the quesabirria tacos. unfortunately, I couldn't try it because they sold out but I heard great reviews of it. Loved the ambiance and service was super friendly! Parking was no issue as well:) read more

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I have given this place another shot and they failed. Ordered the BBQ Bacon Meltburger WITHOUT BBQ sauce and Melt sauce instead. They STILL put BBQ sauce on my burger. It's sad they can't seem to get the simplest thing correct. read more

Food over all was great, service was prompt although servers weren't always visible due to them being mainly being in the kitchen which makes sense until you need something. Interior setting is very casual and bit dirty, to be fair we went last hour. Prices are a bit much for the two items and drinks it's was about $50 pushing $60 with tip. Sumo Crunch Burrito - 3.5/5 nothing crazy, but isn't bad either. Scratches the sushi burrito itch. Can get messy while eating. How Mushroom-Room - 4.2/5 good pizza, soft on the inside crunchy on the outside. Very cheesy leading it to be a tad bit oily. +++ not busy on Sunday night was served our food quickly +++ parking is easy considering it's in a plaza read more

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A variety of delicious foods, convenient to order and quickly delivered. Small area to dine in, but mostly for takeout.

Excellent service. Always courteous and friendly. I've always been happy with my selections. Very sorry to seethe Koi Palace items will be leaving this month. Dim sum is my favorite. Love their Sicilian style pizza! read more

They never have everything on the menu here, suck!! I have been here three time and they never have all of the menu! Never again! read more

Update: Food was ordered for 5:45 and came at 6 and was cold The place is clean and new and very nice. Super helpful staff explaining how everything works. They even brought my child something to color Improvements could be - electronic sign with orders and when they should be ready shouldn't have an advert for the app. I'm trying to see when my food is ready - sushirito doesn't have their usual vegetarian fare read more

Local Kitchens - Place to sit - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Nice idea for a food spot. Went there since I got a coupon. But it didn't work. Still stayed and tried a few things from the different restaurant. Nice staff, fairly quick service. read more

Went for Dinner Food - 5/5. Square pizza pie had a good bite on the dough with a crispy crust and bottom. The cheesy crust made the pizza a bit too rich, with the tomato sauce not being enough to counterbalance it. The regular pie itself felt a little lackluster, but I could easily see the potential with some toppings. The fried sandwich was phenomenal! The batter to meat ratio was excellent with crispy batter and juicy meat. The juiciness was very surprising as the meat was chicken breast yet it maintained a moistness that could rival other chicken sandwiches that use chicken thigh! The spices balanced out the heavy fried flavor, pickles gave a sour and fresh bite, the mayo added creaminess and the dense potato bun brought everything together. Milk bar cookie was thick yet fluffy with the corn flakes adding a fun texture. It was very sweet but just below the level of sweetness that would make you thirsty. Service - 4/5. Order is done via kiosks to which there are multiple. Seating, picking up the food and water is all self service. I did see staff go around cleaning the tables periodically, which is always welcome. Value - 5/5. Prices vary per restaurant but from what I've seen the pizzas are in the high $10s to mid $20s which is on the expensive side for a smaller, 4 slice pizza. The chicken sandwiches are in the low $10s, with the basic sandwich being exactly $10. Sandwich had good size and was delicious, making it absolutely worth the price tag. Milk bar cookies are $4 each, which is pretty standard. Parking - Mall Lot (Free) read more

Local Kitchens - Regular Square, The Fried Sandwich, Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookie - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

I ordered a chicken rice bowl. Took 17 minutes to receive it. I was dining in. Idk if it was just this recipe or the person making the food but Jesus Christ it was disgusting. Completely over salted. Had to throw away half of my bowl. First and last time coming here. Terrible. read more

I was a little nervous that the items would be a little different from the real locations but that was not the case! Food was spot on from the things we tried. Square pie guys, the burger, the cookies, boba...all great and tasted like the regular locations. The eating space is cozy but constantly being cleaned by the staff. Outdoor seating is nice too. Staff at LK are notably very nice, helpful, friendly, and trying to make the experience the best. Props to the staff! Great place to go to with friends since everyone can order whatever they like! read more

I love the concept of this place! There are so many good options to choose from! It's great because if you come with a group, everyone can get something they like. You just order at a kiosk, and one kitchen pumps out all of the food. I ordered from The Melt and Boba Guys while my mom ordered from Proposition Chicken. We both really enjoyed our food and will definitely come back! The food was ready pretty quickly, and this place is nice and clean. There is also a ton of parking! read more

The other day I was looking for a later-evening snack without doing fast food, and it was nice that the place was open even around 10! The concept is cool, I like that I could sample from local places I wouldn't have otherwise tried. I was worried that the food wouldn't taste the same, but I was pleasantly surprised. I got a pita sandwich and boba from Boba Guys. I thought the price was reasonable and service was friendly and quick! read more

probably one of the nicer ghost kitchens that is not located in a warehouse or looking like an old converted restaurant...order online for pickup or delivery...offering a variety from boba guys drinks to dessert from humphry slocombe and milk bar....sandwiches from flavor trippin'...burritos from nopalito taqueria or sushirrito for asian flare...for prices, a birria beef bowl will run you $13.99...turkey blta $14.45....herby goddess roasted chicken salad $13.95...thai tea $5.60...spiced fries $4.45...just to give you an idea to the prices before tax and tip...the food is decent and no complaints...does take some time, so no need to rush over to pick up...seating is available inside and interior is actually pretty nice...pick up at the back counter...local kitchen is perfect for larger group orders where you can't decide on one restaurant...there are some issues and you can't expect them to do such a large variety all perfectly... read more

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I was really impressed with my experience from start to finish at the new Local Kitchens in San Bruno. I easily ordered online and appreciated the "order is ready" text. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by an employee and gave me clear and kind instructions to where to go to pick up, etc. The staff behind the counter were equally as friendly. The dine-in space was packed with people and has a cool modern vibe. I really enjoyed the variety of restaurants offered and ultimately went with burrito bowls from Nopalito. They were so good. I was still raving about it hours later. I will definitely order from here again. I'm very happy it is nearby! read more

Food: good not great, the service is non-existent because they force you to order on a kiosk. online orders: for some reason the management has not entered in the computer the side of sauces when someone orders an online order. I ordered the food from this place and out of 5 orders , they gave me my sauce Inordered and payed for, one time and that one time was when I sent a message to the online website to make sure they would include my paid sauce on the side ($2 btw). can someone please help and hear my yell. read more

I met a friend here for lunch. We had a good experience - ordered the turkey club sandwiches - really huge - enough to take half home. And the pineapple drink was yummy. A little pricey but everywhere is these days. The customer helper/server? was very friendly and helpful. Brought us water, chips and a dip and was always there to help. All in all a good experience. Will go back. Parking is a breeze too! read more

Nice mini food hall! Got a sushirrito I really enjoyed and thought all of the options were great. I happened to go at a busier time (7 pm, weekday) and had to wait a little bit for seating. Sushirrito was super tasty and fresh. It looked on the small side but was decently filling. Also got a strawberry matcha which did taste a bit watery though I probably should have mixed it. Overall, very enjoyable! Definitely worth checking out. Also pretty quick service and really nice staff! read more

Local Kitchens - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Food was great but service was above and beyond our expectations. Cleanliness and care that was given will keep us coming back for the foreseeable future!! Big shout out to the young men who made our experience so great each time, Mika and Zade. Thank you so much, it's nice to have a place where we can go and have everyone enjoy the experience from the beginning to end. read more

This review isn't particularly for the food, but for a specific employee at the location, Zayd. This was my first time coming here and we came here for Square Pie Guys which did not disappoint. While waiting for our food and just watching the general atmosphere, my party and I acknowledged Zayd's welcoming and positive energy while working in the store. As he prepped the food in the kitchen, he would always poke his head out to welcome new customers walking in or out. While cleaning, he would always assist us and offered his service to everyone. As we requested for any additional service, he would always offer to bring it to our table. Zayd's natural presence was noticeable and we appreciated his service. Thank you! read more

Local Kitchens - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

I like the variety of food from different restaurants that they offer. Boba guys, Sushirrito, The Melt, Square Pie guys and Milk Bar to name a few. Order from one of the kiosks or preorder through their app. They have some tables if you plan to dine in. The place was clean, nice staff and average noise. I live close so we will definitely come back. read more

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DO NOT ORDER BOBA HERE! The boba balls are hard in the center and old. They need to make fresh boba balls daily. Otherwise staff are friendly and it's clean inside. read more

Local Kitchens - Burgers Near Me - San Bruno, California

Was excited to try this new place today during a big rainstorm. Ordered from The Melt and the spicy chicken place. The burger tasted like it was just reheated or had been sitting out. Both sandwiches and the fries were cold. Very disappointed. read more

The time estimate for when food is ready is wildly inaccurate! We ordered by noon and got an estimated time of completion in 30 minutes. We arrived around 12:30pm, after the timer on the order page has finished counting down. Our order was still not ready at 12:55pm and I had to leave to not miss a meeting. Unfortunately had to come back later to pick up cold food. The staff were great and trying their best to help everyone stuck waiting a long time. The food was good even though it's been sitting for awhile. The hype is deserved, and I am hopeful either the rush will die down or they will work out their operational kinks. If so, this place is a solid 4-5 stars. read more

Thank you for opening this new location in San Bruno. Love the ability to order via the app. Order does take awhile as other reviewers have mentioned but if you plan and order ahead of time, won't be as bad. All four items we ordered hit the spot. Will definitely be going back soon!! read more

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Amazing customer service, the place is clean to dine in as well. The chicken sandwich was well flavorful & seasoned, juicy crunch. Having boba guys here was a plus as well! Friendly staff, i will be returning read more

We've tried the meltburgers, the proposition chicken and some strange tacos. All have been fantastic. It's nice to be able to go one place and get a good variety so everyone can get what they want. read more

Order ahead and you'll be glad you did! You'll be texted a timeframe for when your order will be ready that updates live. Awesome to see this brand new business getting hit hard by new customers checking them out. I was impressed that they had staffed up appropriately to make their opening days run as smoothly as possible. We found this to be a great spot to meet up with friends and everyone enjoyed their food. The roasted chicken salad was delicious and very flavorful. All staff was very friendly and helpful too! Great job, Local Kitchens! Welcome to San Bruno! read more

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