I found out about Origami while at Gami Burger, the owner, Paul DiPierro's other restaurant. It was…read morehighly recommended to try the fried chicken because it "is the best in town"! Well! Not one to leave a claim like that unvalidated, I had to give it a try. Since I came for chicken, I ordered the Fried Chicken, Petaluma half bird, infused maple, Szechuan peppercorn, orange and rosemary. While this is not traditional southern fried chicken, its a marvelous fusion of flavors on the moistest chicken breast I have had in a very long time! The flavor profile is so well executed that the various components surface to your senses on a seeming time-release so you taste them at different times during the bite, leaving you with a hint of orange lingering into the next bite. I'm impressed! The staff are some of the friendliest I have met at a restaurant and they are very proud of their menu offerings. A very nice young man, Sam, came to inquire how I was enjoying my meal, as if the growing pile of very clean bones were not enough. Despite him preparing to leave his shift, he took the time to tell me about the special spicy chicken coconut broth they only serve on Saturdays, and even made a special effort to bring me a sample! Let's just say, I will be back on a Saturday! The number of menu offerings is not extensive but, from the dishes I saw on other tables, the portions are generous and look quite appetizing. I guess I will have to come back soon and try them! Great job!

Every time we fly into Sacramento, our very first stop is Origami. I recently retired from a career…read morethat had me traveling over 200,000 miles a year and my sanity was preserved by the opportunity it provided in sampling food from across the nation. Food is my Spirit Animal so when I say that Origami might just be the center of the universe when it comes to creating some of the most savory, unique, and life/joy giving food offered anywhere in the world - I am not exaggerating. I strongly suggest you make your first visit right now, or no later than tomorrow and start with their homemade ramen. Should you decide to choose the prime rib AND pork belly as your protein for the meal, you will never be the same. Getting the bok choy and cabbage with any of their legendary broth options may cause you to fill out a job application with the hopes of possibly living at the grill someday and never eating anywhere or anything else as long as you live. I am a happy man, and joke about many things, food is not one of them. Go. Now. Enjoy!

Man, this was so amazing I was nervous because of the…read moreoutside area that it might be a lil run down. My was I was wrong. This was so delicious, I had the 4 meat combo. All of them the best. The barbecue sauce was insane, Mac and cheese were perfect. Even the world was kind, he came over multiple times to check on us! Would go again!

Needed some good bbq for Super Bowl Sunday. Family BBQ was close to my neighborhood and my usual go…read moreto Kaylo's was unavailable that day, amongst the other bbq spots in town, that happened to be closed.......on Sundays??........ehh. So I thought I'd try Family's. Ordered the brisket and chicken and a slice of pecan pie. The brisket was aight', well done and pretty light on the sauce. The chicken, really dry, yet enough sauce. The pecan pie was ample. I think I might have made it better on my own.....and I've never made a pecan pie before. I'm a small business supporter, and so I thought I'd give Family's another try. The next weekend....... Back to the previous week, while waiting for our food, a couple was waiting for cornbread they had ordered, and were waiting the entire time, and then some, during the entire time I had been there to place, wait, pay and leave with my order. So I'm thinkin' "this cornbread must be good! and popular." When I called the next week, to place an order which included this supposedly amazing (the story I made up in my head) cornbread, we were told that there wouldn't be any cornbread that day due to the fact they didn't have the ingredients to make, said cornbread. With a Raley's AND Save-Mart within walking distance from Family's. None the less, I'm gonna try a third time.....cause I hear that's the charm. I gotchu' Family's, I want to see you succeed and I wanna make you one of my spots, in case Kaylo's decides to go m.i.a. again. Ambience was cool, may wanna turn up the decor and 'vibe' a bit. East Sac folks can be a bit boojie, as I sit here calling the kettle black.

The Golden Pineapple is a nice addition to Sacramento in general and midtown in particular. Being…read moreable to find parking nearby is great. There is a modest amount of seating (four tables with 2 seats each) inside shared between the Hawaiian and deli. We got a BBQ beef plate, a mix plate of kalua pork and tofu katsu, and a 1/2 lb of poke. We were able to dine-in at one of the tables on the deli side. The interior is bright and cheery. Service was great. I was hoping to try the nishime, but it was not on the menu. Hopefully, it'll come back when the weather cools. I was surprised that the beef in the BBQ beef plate was almost like a little steak rather than sliced beef. The beef with the sauce was very tasty. The furikake on the rice was nice. The mac salad was okay. I miss the tuna flavor and it seemed a bit more mayo-ey than I liked. My husband said he got some bites of the mac with tuna, so maybe it needed to be mixed more thoroughly. The kalua pork had the flavor of banana leaves, but could use a bit more salt. The real surprise was the katsu tofu. Holy cow was that good. The coating stayed put and was nicely crunchy and the firm texture was nice. It paired really well with the Japanese style katsu sauce. I'm definitely getting that again. We got some spicy ahi poke on the side to try. It was fine, not too spicy. While waiting on the deli side, we looked at that menu and noticed that under Signature Samis, there were many items on that side that are spillovers from the Hawaiian side. There are katsu (chicken or tofu), teri chicken, kaluha pork, and Japanese egg salad samis. We'll be back to try the Hawaiian plate and the ramen.

I ordered this takeout so can't really comment on ambiance. The food was good. The chicken was…read moremarinated and juicy but also wasn't mind blowing. The star of the show was the Mac, i could literally eat a full cup of it Worth checking out for a quick lunch Also the staff was nice when i picked up my food

OMGosh!!! All I gotta say is this place is the bomb. Such a positive, vibrant, and chill place to…read moreeat. We were greeted by a very bubbly cashier who took our order. Being it was my first time there she helped me to order my food if I had missed a step. I love Vietnamese food and have been craving anything Lemongrass. Back home in Hawaii I'm use to ordering Lemongrass chicken, but no one here has that. So to fulfill my craving I ordered the Lemongrass Tri-tip Bahn Mi. It did not disappoint. Was so Onolicious lots of crunch to the bread, meat was tender and full of flavor, and the right amount of pickled carrots, daikon, along with cucumber and cilantro that I was making my friends wanting one as well. Their sugar Cane fruit drinks are so yummy as well. I ordered a B.O.G. Which was perfect for a hot day, just a tad bit sweet but nothing that I would complain about. I can't wait to go back and bring my daughter. I want to try everything they have before moving back home to Hawaii in a couple years. Thanks Budda Bowls for your onolicious food. You get my BROKE DA MOUTH rating which in my books is a 20 star. See you soon next time I will take pictures

Got this via DoorDash. It was delicious…read more Grilled chicken vermicelli bowl with peanut sauce. Chicken was great but surprisingly I didn't really need it. The vinaigrette, salad and noodles were delicious with the peanut sauce. I can eat that every day. Also tried the shrimp spring rolls. Same delicious taste. That fried roll wrap gave it a satisfying crunch.

vegan friendly! helpful staff ! Good Vibes! A lot of variety in food. We ordered summer rolls, Thai…read moreIced Coffee, Basil Fried rice! Quantities are also very well portioned.

My husband and I were searching for something open late and came across this spot on Yelp, and I'm…read moreso glad we did. The ambiance is super cool and a little unexpected it's not just Thai food, but also ramen and a full bar, which gives it a fun, lively vibe. We went on a Monday night around 9pm and it was a bit busy, but we were seated right away which was a plus. We definitely went all in with our order and got the crab wontons, tom kha (Thai coconut soup), drunken noodle with chicken, chicken garlic mushroom stir fry, and pineapple chicken fried rice. Everything was sooo yummy and honestly hit the spot perfectly. The standout for me was the chicken garlic mushroom stir fry it was super flavorful, savory, and just really satisfying. That's a must-order in my opinion. The rest of the dishes were solid too and made for a really comforting meal overall. Between the variety, the ambiance, and the fact that they're open late, this is definitely a spot I'd come back to. Such a great option to keep in mind for those late-night cravings!

No pics (sadly), but I bought lunch for my coworkers and we all loved the food! The spot is cute &…read moreI love the marketing. I ordered the pad thai and it was super good. By the time I ate (around 20 minutes later) it was still hot. Texture of the noodles were addicting and the flavor was spot on. I'm not usually a pad thai fan, but I'd come back just for it. From what I've seen, I think everything comes in a to-go container? I don't mind because it's easier to save for later & they don't skimp out on the portions. Everyone else said the food was great.

I honestly would probably not recommend this thai place to friends ... but it is in a quick and…read moreeasy location when hungry after movie/shopping. Good: Egg rolls and shrimp tempura. Real hot n crispy goodness. Bad: the noodles. I got the thai chow mein and the flavor was so off to me that it tasted like it was made in a dirty kitchen sink and my dog's food smelt better than it. I couldn't eat it even though I was hungry. my husband ate the noodles thought and liked them jso maybe it's just me lol My friend got drunken noodles and felt it was so salty she couldn't eat it. Maybe it was an off day ‍but i was so grossed out by taste and smell of chow mein I don't think I will be trying this place anytime soon. Although I haven't tried their curries yet so i am curious on that

The pictures did not do this food the justice it deserved. Omgeezers, it was so freaking good!!…read more The steak was so flavorful and looked real. The chicken or shall I say ficken sandwich was coated and fried to perfection with delicious toppings and a nice kick to it. I would give the sandwiches a 10 out of 10. I have a feeling I'm going to be a regular here.

A veggie paradise! I'm so excited to try this new place and it was everything that people were…read moresaying; delicious food, friendly staff and so many options! The tacos were delicious and highly suggest. I'll be back for more

This is by far my most favorite Japanese restaurant in town. The perfect balance of flavor and…read morefreshness. They also have mochi ice cream. I ordered the matcha flavored one because a friend reintroduced me to the flavor. It's one I'll be ordering more often too. This is also my father-in-law's favorite place. If you're craving for delectable Sushi at a very reasonable price , this place will not disappoint.

We pulled off randomly on our way to California, and we had an excellent meal. The tempura batter…read moreon the tempura mushrooms was crispy and savory with no extra oil pooling on the mushrooms. The MISO roll tasted delicious. The nigiri was fresh and flavorful. I wish we didn't live so far away.