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    Pistahan

    4.1 (389 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffet
    Jamee S.

    I'm an addict. Came to try different dishes. All delicious! I really wish I could come during the buffet because I want to order and eat everything! This visit, we had: Tortang Talong - Well done. I love how the egg is crispy. The eggplant was cooked well. Tender and it wasn't greasy. Crispy Lechon topped with Dinuguan - The dinuguan is good! Then they top it with their signature crispy lechon! Heaven!! Guinataan Kalabasa with Green Beans and Tofu - Love how crisp the green beans are and the squash is cooked perfectly with bite. Not mushy! Halo-Halo - You can't go wrong with halo halo! Theirs comes topped with ube ice cream and a slice of leche flan. Service is always with a smile!

    joe m.

    Family introduced us to this little gem. There aren't a lot of Filipino buffets in the Bay, so I was happy to give Pistahan a try. They have a good selection of dishes. We came late on a Sunday and they still had food coming out. The flavors are very good and there's a lot of meat dishes. The Lechon kawali, bbq chicken, and pan it was very good. They have garlic fried rice which I haven't seen at a buffet before. The price is reasonable for all the food.

    The food at Pistahan is always delicious, and I keep coming back because the quality is consistently good. However, I've had the same issue every time I order the monggo soup through DoorDash. The menu clearly states that it comes with shrimp and pork cracklings, but every order I've received has only contained tofu chunks instead. I hope they either update the DoorDash menu to accurately reflect what's being served or prepare the dish as advertised. The food is great, but it's disappointing to repeatedly receive something different from what was ordered.

    Tapsilog $17.99
    Sheryl P.

    We came to buy the viral fish sandwich at Chinese Bakery but the line is sooo long and didn't want to wait. Came to Pistahan since I was craving for some Silog. Glad we did because the food was delicious . I ordered isaw also. Very flavorful. I really injoyed it. And they are not shady with their meat and rice. Delicious. The place is so clean and everyone was friendly. I wanna try other dishes

    08.23.25 silog menu
    May A.

    Filipino-inspired buffet experience [San Leandro CA] We couldn't decide where to eat but since we were planning on going to the Livermore Outlets we decided to look somewhere in San Leandro... and ended up here at Pistahan. Oh, the memories of driving on these congested freeways when I used to live in the Bay Area especially the 880 and 238 highways. I was unaware that the restaurant is a buffet experience restaurant which is a good choice for those who can eat a lot, luckily, they also offered table service for smaller orders. We each chose a silog rice plate. Bangsilog for me (milkfish) w/ egg (add'l $1). Hubby chose his usual Longsilog (sausage made from ground pork and spices). If there's one thing that unites us Filipinos it's our unparalleled passion for food. And when it comes to breakfast 'silog' reigns supreme. Pistahan is a cozy spot to indulge in traditional flavors when you're in the mood for a culinary journey to the Philippines. Located in the Manor Shopping Center in San Leandro. The employees were friendly and welcoming exhibiting that Filipino hospitality. Review #3870

    Chicken Adobo
    Kishia S.

    This was a door dash pick up order that did not disappoint!! Everything we ordered was delicious! The flavor was 10/10! We ate the garlic rice so fast, I forgot to capture a photo, but the chicken adobo paired well with it. The restaurant is in a small plaza with plenty of parking and you can dine in. I highly recommend!

    Pancit Canton/Sotanghon

    Ordered the Paella and pancit for catering and it was delicious! Everyone was so happy with the food. Great place to eat in or ordering catering for party's!

    Kathleen W.

    Food is now 29.99 for the weekend buffets. We went early on a Saturday morning and each dish was filled to the brim. Food was freshly made with plenty of options. This is very homey filipino food and a must try when you are in San Leandro

    Joseph M.

    My family wanted to try this new Filipino buffet so here we are. The food is served buffet style, so you line up and grab your plate it fix it up yourself. They have decent variety of options my favorites were the lechon kawali and the caldereta. The Kare Kare was good too, but I was kinda disappointed that there was no oxtail. For desserts, the bilo bilo was the highlight. The restaurant is kinda small and it gets packed pretty quickly so I suggest coming early. On the bright side, parking here is pretty abundant, so that's nice. Try it out if you like. :)

    Buffet - Side fried items
    Carolen M.

    We were here to have an early celebration. My family has wanted to bring me here to try out the Filipino food. I don't particularly seek out Filipino food when I eat out as it's hard to compete with my mom's cooking. In short, I feel like it may have been an off day as my family has told me it's been better in the past. But service was stellar and it's a good way to try out a variety of Filipino food all in one go, but that comes at a price. L O C A T I O N Pistahan is kind of a little in the middle of nowhere in San Leandro, so just follow your navigation assistant. It's in a small plaza with green buildings that has a large parking lot. We easily found a spot near the restaurant. I N S I D E A very spacious inside with a bunch of tables. The buffet area in the back with the bar to the right. There's also booths to sit in. B U F F E T You basically come in and you don't have to do the buffet, but if you do, you pay at the counter and then basically pick out a table. Plenty of seating when we arrived at 11am on a Sunday. Note you don't have to do the buffet, you can do a la carte and just order off the menu. But we were specifically here for the buffet. According to my brother, it was about $30 a person. Eep. I should've eaten more but I just couldn't as I was so stuffed from the full sampler plate I got. For drinks you can order, but what's in the buffet is coffee and water. This was the spread: Fried area under heat lamps: ~ Lechon belly ~ Pork sisig ~ Shrimp tempura ~ Fried Chicken ~ Lumpiang Shanghai ~ Fried Bangus In long warming trays: ~ Bistek ~ Grilled Pork Belly ~ Menudo ~ Beef Kalderata ~ Pancit Malabon ~ Pancit Bihon ~ Pinakbet ~ Chop Suey ~ Beef Kare Kare ~ Longganisa ~ Dinuguan ~ Pork Sinigang Dessert: ~ Ginataang Bilo Bilo ~ Ube Cake So let's do the "not so great" before I go into the good. Unfortunately all the crispy items that should be crispy (with the exception of the lechon) were not crispy and not warm or hot at all. Actually most of the other items were just kind of warm. The grilled pork belly had the thick skin which was very leathery, tough, and chewy. I kind of wish they took it off. The beef in the kare kare was also tough. A lot of the fried meat was quite dry. A lot of the dishes were very oily though that's really normal for the cuts of meat used in these dishes, just be forewarned if you're not into oily food. The desserts were a bit sweet for me but they were quite tasty. Now onto the good. The kare kare flavor was actually quite good and rich. The sinigang was deliciously sour. The menudo sang with this savory and sweetness. The dinuguan is a version that I actually enjoyed eating. The pancit malabon with lemon was very satisfying. Also really happy that they had some kind of coffee as we didn't have any breakfast or anything to eat prior to coming to save room for all the buffet food. S E R V I C E They are quite good about clearing up plates and are quite friendly, kind, and attentive. That itself bumps up the rating! O V E R A L L As mentioned, perhaps it was just an off day and/or we came at the wrong time. I again don't particularly crave Filipino food and I do have a sensitivity to garlic (trust me I was quite bloated and suffered, but I knew what I was getting into), but it's a good way to experience it if you've never had it as it covers a variety of items that are typical of the cuisine. The service was the best part of the whole experience as they do treat you like you're part of the family coming back home to be fed. Do try them out if you're ever in the area! And come hungry!

    April S.

    I coordinated a Kamayan dinner with friends last Saturday for our 'friendsgivingmas' and ordered some food from here, per our friends' recommendations (and our friends hosted). Everyone kept raving about how tasty everything was! We ordered a half tray of the lumpia (of course), half tray of the salt and pepper shrimp, half tray of the lechon kawali, 12 sticks of pork bbq, 24 pieces of longanisa, and pancit bihon & canton (we had separate small plates for this). Total came out to about $25/person for 17 adults, which is not bad at all! Pistahan unfortunately does not have a website, so I suggest calling to inquire for prices. Overall, our Kamayan dinner was a hit and would definitely order from here again!

    Woooo!
    Leland S.

    My colleague recommended this spot for breakfast especially since they do brunch buffet. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking. I didn't really have any issues so it was cool. Seating: Inside seating good for small or large groups. There's room for maybe about 50 people. Vibes: Welcome to San Leandro! Nothing too flashy here just good neighborly houses and plazas with good eateries and small businesses. In this area there are some good eating spots, everyday errand spots, and a gym. The spot itself is nice. It has some nice Filipino decorations. The tvs kept me busy and I'm sure it keeps the locals busy catching a game. I enjoyed the background music of Filipino renditioning pop songs in the background.Great place to eat with family or a simple Filipino food adventure. FOOD: Brunch Buffet (Recommend) Oooooi! Where do we begin? Pancit (noodles) were comforting, rice was soft, longanisa was sweet, bangus was good, lumpias had a good crunch, mechado, kare kare, chicken adobo and the diniguan were comforting and finally the lechon was served fresh - that crispy skin is a treat! Sinigang Soup (Recommend) Delicious! A good amount tamarind (sweet/sour) taste to it. The vegetables were fulfilling and the pork had a good balance of meat and fat. A comforting dish regardless of the weather. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Tita Vicky was great! She left a simple yet friendly impression. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Fantastic! Great selections, delicious food, reasonable price, and a pleasant experience. I enjoyed dining here and look forward to coming here again, especially for their buffet (a bang for your buck). For those in the area and looking for Filipino food, this is the spot! #FilipinoFoodMovement #RepresentASIAN TIPS: * Pistahan means festival * In the case you don't want to do buffet, you can order from the menu.

    Buffet spread!
    Monica B.

    Run don't walk!!! lol Filipino buffet available on weekends - $26.99 each. I almost want to keep this a secret selfishly lol but I also want this restaurant to thrive and spread the good word! Gotta support my Filipino peeps- cuz I'm half Filipino lol. They had a delicious buffet spread. Most everything was super tasty but the standouts for me were the beef kare-kare- which is a beef stew with peanut butter sauce (sounds weird but is so good), menudo, and bistek (Filipino beef steak and onions). We loved the variety and being able to try a bit of everything. They had lots of options but I'll attempt to mention a few! Lechon crispy pork belly, shrimp tempura, pork sisig, ginitaang manok (coconut chicken), pancit, palabok, and pinakbet. Service was very friendly. Someone came around to collect plates to clear up your table as you get multiple rounds of food! Utensils and water available on the side to help yourself. There's also a desert table with coffee. For some reason, arroz caldo was also on that table which is like a chicken and rice porridge with ginger. We got lucky and walked in on a Sunday around 11:50am. You can also reserve on Google/Yelp in advance. They have booth tables and normal tables, a fair amount of seating. I liked the Christmas parol decorations, which are Filipino Christmas lanterns. They had some authentic Filipino feel paintings on the wall of like Mount Mayon lol which is a volcano in the Philippines. Overall highly recommend a visit. I want to come back and try their other food that wasn't available on the buffet.

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    Ask the Community - Pistahan

    Are they serving buffet everyday? Or on specific days only?

    Only Saturdays and Sundays 11am- 3pm

    On the weekends, can we order from menu or is it buffet only items?

    You can order from the menu. I've done it.

    Are dogs considered guests?

    No, they are not people. But check if dogs are even allowed?

    Is there AYCE on Sundays too? How much for adults and how much for kids?

    Yes 26.99

    How much is the buffet and hours of buffet?

    Four months ago, it was $18.99 for adults on a weekday. Best to check their Yelp listing for current hours. Enjoy!

    Do they have vegan options?

    From their regular menu not off the buffet menu.

    How soon do you need an advance notice for party trays?

    2-3 days.

    Do you only have certain dishes on certain days? Some restaurants only have Kare Kare or Lechon on Fri. & Sat.

    From what I heard, they only serve Lechon on Sunday. Best to get there early as I assume it may run out.

    Do you offer catering on thanksgiving for lumpia order?

    Do you deliver to Alameda?

    Are you serving Buffet/AYCE on Mother's Day, 5/8/22? If so, how much per person?

    Yes. $21.99. $19.99 for seniors

    Are children under 3 free for buffet?

    5 below is free

    How much is the Buffet ? What Times and days Buffet is served?

    Everyday 11am to 3pm

    Did Pistahan used to be Everybody's Cafe?

    Yes, as the owners bought that restaurant from another party, they kept the name "Everybody's Cafe" for the first couple years, then renamed it to Pistahan

    When is the buffet available? Whenever the restaurant is open or just certain days and times? Weekends?

    11am to 3pm daily

    Hello! How much is AYCE?

    $15. Totally worth it.

    Are they open for AYCE?

    Yes we are. 11-3pm from Tuesday- sunday.

    What's their best seller for party tray?

    Do they serve any vegan dishes? If so, which ones?

    90% sure they dont have vegan dishes, maybe 1? but might have shrimp paste or chicken broth

    What's their Buffet Schedule? Any food selection idea for Sunday Dinner?

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    11.9 miNorth Oakland, Rockridge
    $$

    I'm making my way through my list of Bib Gourmand restaurants, and FOB Kitchen is up. They are…read morecertainly worthy of this honor, for their food, service, and ambiance. They are located in the Temescal area of Oakland, and they share a building with a Mexican restaurant. There's a parking lot that's shared with a pawn broker, produce market, and check cashing service. Their vibe is urban, with a rainbow flag on their front door, and assortment of plants inside. Other reviewers had mentioned a line upon opening, so we made sure to arrive 15 minutes before they open, but on this Friday morning, there was no one else but us. Our server was friendly, polite, and soft spoken. Their menu is quite small, which I appreciate. There's appetizers, sides, brunch, and dinner -- all on 1 page. Their food was outstanding, with rich flavors and beautifully presented with sauces and pickled radishes. We ordered... + Shanghai Lumpia - these were long, crispy, and properly filled + Daing Na Bangus Silog - deep fried milkfish with salad, garlic rice, and sunny egg. One of our favorites. + Fried Chicken (4-piece) - perfectly crispy and juicy. There's some warm spices in the batter, maybe all-spice. + Adobo fried rice - the pork was so tender, it shreds on your fork. This had a good amount of tanginess that was so good. + Pancit Sotanghon - not your typical pancit. The chopped veggies in this had an almost charred flavor that made the dish so interesting. There was not a bad dish. I definitely recommend this for elevated Filipino food that's not pretentious, with a modern, hip vibe.

    Almost everything is perfect. Food is good, very "cheffy". You can see the technique put into every…read moredish. Atmosphere is delightful with a warm, cozy dining room/bar. Lush greenery abounds. Servers are nice, checking tables frequently. What fell short for me was the taste. Restaurant quality food but flavors are so divorced from the og that diners looking to satiate their Filipino food cravings will leave unsatisfied. Filipino food has very strong pungent flavors whether salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and definitely umami. It should punch diners in the mouth, no ands, ifs, or buts. Adobo sa gata (aka adobo in coconut milk) is a regional specialty. The sharpness of the vinegar mellows out with the addition of the coconut milk. But there should still be a clear and distinct flavor profile. The eggplant omelet was almost there. Liked that it wasn't greasy but again was searching for some punch of flavor. Maybe I needed to ask it they had a garlic, chili and vinegar dipping sauce. Or maybe atchara (aka pickled veg). Didn't care for the sticky rice dessert (aka suman). Didn't like the pureed texture. The green mango garnish was better when I dipped the slices in salt. FOB Kitchen's food is refined. Maybe too subtle and restrained. I get it. The chef has to appeal to the western palate, a wider audience than just Filipinos, to survive in an industry with razor thin margins. I look for good food and flavor, not necessarily for authenticity. So yes, I would still recommend this restaurant, for good eats but not for Filipino food.

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