Had a dinner reservation and sat outside in the covered tent area. Service was fairly quick and attentive. Butter rolls - like a gourmet hawaiian roll corn soup - this was one of my favorites dishes I had in the night. not gritty, smooth consistency, red rice - good, a nice compliment to all this Guam food bbq pork ribs - my piece was a bit dry but others had more juicy ones KO'KO' wings - well seasoned, nice lemon sauce. eggplant - good dish. tinaktak - unique dish, worth a try. paired well with the red rice as it's so saucy. thrice cooked brisket skewer - much better than the spare ribs, tender fall off the bone. roasted japanese yams - not worth the price. didn't taste that special. fried banana dessert - hot, slightly sweet read more

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I really wanted to like this spot because I've walked by it all the time. But this place ended up being a hit or miss, had very slow service (waited over 45 minutes after placing my order to get my first dish), and was all around too pricey for what you get. My partner and I got dinner here and shared the ko'ko' wings, tinaktak, bbq pork ribs, red rice, and some drinks. We were so hungry by the time food came because we waited over 45 minutes sitting at our empty table after ordering. The tinaktak was our favorite dish because it was so flavorful and complex, nothing like anything we've had before, and simply just delicious! The ko'ko' wings and red rice were okay but not worth the price. The worst was the bbq pork ribs, which were way too dry! Overall, I don't think this place is worth coming back to. read more

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OBSESSED! Five stars all around for service, food, ambience, and experience. Definitely a must-try if you haven't had Guamanian food, but also a must-try if you're generally a fan of coconutty, bold, island flavors. Where to begin? So many standout dishes, I can barely choose. Lechen birenghenas (5/5) was like a smoky, coconutty baba ghanoush. Island roasted eggplant in coconut milk, citrus, and soy. Such a creamy, inviting palate-opener. Gulf shrimp kelaguen with titiyas (5/5) was a lovely shrimp ceviche-type dish served with the regional flatbread. The flatbread was a fun way to eat the shrimp but my advice? Lather it in the eggplant dish named above. Tinaktak (100/5). No notes. Excellent. Creamy, indulgent noodles. Soft, braised beef. Bright pops of veggies with tomato and bean. Such a vibrant and island-y noodle dish. A MUST try. Will definitely be coming back to try the entire menu from top to bottom. We ordered a healthy amount to share, and I suggest you bring some friends to do the same! read more

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What a treat this place was! Parking can be hard on Mission so it's better to take Bart or get dropped off. Their outdoor decoration is hella cute, very colorful and island vibes. Their greenery is nice too. They also have two clean outdoor port-a-potty's even decorated like their indoor bathroom and has music playing! One of the nicest outdoor bathrooms I've ever been in. Their inside bathroom is just as nice with nice decor and loud island music. It was everyone's first time trying Guamanian cuisine so we all just ordered based on staff's recommendations or descriptions. There was nothing we ordered that we didn't like. The fried donuts was a great finisher. The wedge salad with wasabi dressing was subtle and I don't even like wasabi! The curry noodles and pork belly was a nice combo. The table next to us ordered different items and still made us envious of their entrees. Next time, definitely going to order the whole fish and wings! Can't recommend this place enough! One of the most memorable meals thus far this year. Shout out to the homie for a great find. read more

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Absolutely amazing and worth a visit! The prawn dish and eggplant dish were absolutely lovely read more

Cozy and inviting atmosphere with a warm vibe. The food was excellent, well balanced, and delicious. Very different flavors, even though it was a chilly day in San Francisco, when you ate the food, you felt like you were on a beach. The dishes were all interesting, and we had a hard time figuring out which one was our favorite. We even loved the desserts, and the cocktails and mocktails were fun. And the warmth of the people was fantastic. read more

We had so much fun eating at Prubechu. The food is for sharing and it was really filling. Ko'ko' wings are so good and the chicken kelaguen tasted good with coconut titiyas. We mixed red rice with Golai Hagun Suni and it was delicious. The drinks that we ordered were also good. The service was excellent and the ambience gave a homey feeling especially if you sit outside. We will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu because we got so full with what we ordered. read more

Prubechu - Coconut Titiyas, Red rice, Ko'ko' wings, Golai Hagun Suni, Chicken Kelaguen, Black Fina'denne, White Fina'denne, Spicy Garlicky Oily Crunch - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Look, I've never had Guamanian food before, so I'm not here to tell you that this is authentic because I have no idea. What I do know is that Prubechu is phenomenal. The entire staff is fantastic, accommodating and friendly. Great recommendations and they are clearly invested in making this place warm and inviting. The music is a great addition - the right volume to invite conversation and just the right vibes (at least for this Millennial). The food is unlike most everything I've eaten before and everything we got was absolutely delicious. The sweet rolls are the perfect warm crowd pleaser with a little butter and hats off to whoever is in the kitchen shaping them into basically jumbo ladyfinger pullaparts. The bag of pickles is a delight, little acid, little unripe strawberry, little pickled egg, what's not to like? The Lechen is smokey just exactly how I like my eggplant and beautifully presented. The chicken kelaguen is everything you'd want a BBQ chicken coconut taco to be and more than that with some dinache hot sauce. Having loved all those plates, the best thing for me was the springy fresh egg noodles and beefy rich sauce of the Tinaktak. We were told the Buñelos Åga were Grandma's recipe and, as always, grandmas remain undefeated - I've never had a nicer banana donut and cream and neither will you. My wife's mocktail was delicious which is always a credit to the barkeep. The wine on offer leans very natural, which is great for me (and you if you like a funkier sip) but there's plenty of beer and sake if you're in a different mood. All told, this is a "run don't walk" recommendation. I can't wait to stop back in to see what the sweet and sour pork belly and thrice cooked brisket are all about. read more

3 stars for value, 5 stars for taste! Went for dinner with friends last night and we all decided to do the Fiesta Table tasting menu. Everything we ate was absolutely amazing, but I was pretty surprised and disappointed by the portions we were served as we were paying $96 each at the table. Between 5 people, we each got our own corn soup, mussel, and bread pudding, but shared all the other dishes. For the main dishes/proteins, our table of 5 got two small soft shell crabs and 3 pieces of short rib to share, which left us all with about 1-2 bites per protein per person. Everything was incredibly well seasoned with complex flavors but value would definitely be better if you ordered a la cart for a group to share family style. Looking forward to trying some of the other dishes on the menu if we come back next time! read more

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Overall would recommend but didn't like the tasting menu. The restaurant is charming, good vibes. We opted for the tasting menu and the first few dishes were great. But the mains (salmon and chicken) were a bit disappointing. Chicken was good but not great, probably should have ordered ala carte fried chicken instead. The salmon just felt like some salmon I would make at home. I would try again but would stay away from the tasting menu and ordering individually. read more

I'm updating my review after another visit to this Guamanian restaurant, and it's even better than before! The portions are generous, and every dish I tried was fantastic, namely the Keleguan, omelette, and red rice. The cozy ambiance really feels like you're in Guam, just as my friend from there mentioned. They even had a live singer/guitarist who perfectly captured the island's inviting, laid-back spirit. Highly recommend for an authentic taste and a great experience! read more

Prubechu - Omelette and red rice - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I loved everything about my experience at Prubechu. Staff were so friendly and gave great recommendations, ambience was impeccable (warm patio with live music!), and the food was stunning. The tamale and empanada were my favorite. I will absolutely be coming back to try more. read more

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Zero stars. really wanted to like this place, but the experience was awful. The owner was shockingly rude -- dismissive and snapped at another customer in front of everyone. It made the whole atmosphere uncomfortable. Even worse, I had serious concerns about the food. The food I ordered came out undercooked, and when I mentioned it, they acted annoyed rather than apologetic. The kitchen didn't seem particularly clean either utensils looked reused without proper washing. Between the unprofessional attitude and the questionable food safety, I definitely won't be coming back. read more

It was our first time trying Guamanian food and we were so excited to check out Prubechu! The ambiance for this restaurant was so perfect for a Sunday brunch. They had live music and it was such a cozy vibe. We loved the sweet rolls and the koko wings! The sweet rolls were warm and buttery soft. The koko wings had the perfect crunch and oh so flavorful! Would go back and get both again! I would skip on the bbq pork ribs because they were a bit over grilled and tasted super heavy. The tinaktak was decent. Overall a great brunch experience and the service was good as well! read more

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The ambience at Prubechu is something I crave in SF and I'm glad I've found a place. I came here for a date night and it was amazing. This place is definitely on the pricier side but I left absolutely stuffed so I'm not upset about it. The meal was excellent but I will say the brisket was wayyyyyyy too overcooked to the point where it felt a little inedible. Similarly the pork ribs were very lackluster. This disappointment came after the chicken tacos that had us dancing in our seats. Overall, the experience was great but I'm not sure if I'll be running back! read more

Dinner at 5:30 pm weekday, not full. When we left, they were full. Got a history lesson on Guam. My curious companion talks to everyone. This is what happens with sociologists. Study of people where ever we go. We started with fried chicken wings. Addicting. Citrus with curry and turmeric spice. 2 drumettes and 3 little wingettes. The coconut and ground beef noodle dish was my favorite. The noodles were adente. The japanese yams was a mislabeled dish. Two little cubes of Japanese yam, but it is artistic stunning. Got chinese gai lan (greens), creamed spinach, some squash cubes. It is an entree in itself. Service was excellent, friendly, and checked with us at least 10 times. Staff was upbeat as well as the music from the speaker. Got chastise for parking the bike, not in the back but next to the shed. Sitting outside, very cool vibe. read more

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Oh my god. Overpriced! I wanted to try Guamanian food since I've never had it before. It was interesting and they recommended the Golai Hagon Suni ( a small bowl of chowder-like soup) and the KoKo wings. The latter was perfectly crisped and flavored, though I don't think a combo of that chowder and wings was great because I was overloaded with sour-ness. Too much lemon. The wings taste good with their wasabi ranch dressing but that's an additional $4. One cocktail and the total of this was over $60 (with tip, about $73). I don't think I'd ever spend that much on a small bowl of chowder and 5 wings. Plus, this is off Mission street which is very sketchy. The only redeeming factor was the really awesome service. And they have a nice spacious outdoor seating area with background music playing. read more

Prubechu - KoKo wings And my dog eyeing me for some - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I went a few months ago with friends and it was a great experience! All the food was very tasty and good textures! Very strong flavors! read more

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Service was really friendly, their outdoor seating was really comfortable and warm even in the chilly winter. Food was great and really enjoyed my dinner here. What we got: Chamorro sweet roll with butter: so much joy loved it, fluffy and warm chicken wings: well done fried chicken but too seasoned for my taste, sauce was also too vinegary Chicken kelaguen: very yummy nice balance of flavors and appreciated that it was easy to share with the group Tinaktak: favorite savory item that we got, chewy sauced and coconut perfection Lechen birenghenas: full of flavor but personally too sour Banana donuts: crispy and full banana the coconut cream was so fun and a great addition, loved it! read more

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Prubechu is quite the cute spot in the mission. I heard about their wings in an Infatuation article, and have been looking forward to coming here since. The Koko wings did not disappoint. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious lemon fina'denne' sauce. As a sauce sl*t, I was quite excited by the new options available to me. We also had the red rice and the BBQ pork ribs. Both were pretty tasty too, but the wings were the highlight. Those three dishes were just enough to feed me and a friend, but one additional veggie dish would've probably been a good call. The service at Prubechu was solid, nothing to write home about though. They were pretty insistent on us ordering more, but I guess that's their job! We enjoyed the interior of the restaurant, and although we didn't eat outside, it did look cute out there! Biggest complaint would probably be the prices. I know it's hard to serve good food at a fair price in San Francisco, but $22 for 5 wings seems a little wild haha. Overall, I'd go back to Prubechu! read more

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KoKo Wings were large and freshly fried, and they came with a lemony sauce that complemented them very well. The gulf shrimp ceviche tasted fresh, and the Tinaktak noodles were chewy and tossed in a delicious sauce. Restaurant was clean and decorated nicely. I appreciated the hooks underneath our table to hang my purse. Food was delivered in a timely manner and staff was very pleasant. Great experience, would definitely dine at Prubechu again. read more

Service: 5/5, they allowed us to sit outdoors in the sun without reservations and weee extremely accommodating. They checked on us the right number of times and we always had full glasses of water and drinks. Food: 3/5 I have to say, I was not really impressed by the food here. My friend isn't a huge fan of coconut and that was in almost every plate. However, aside from that, the most memorable things were the sauces. Each sauce had its own unique kick and I enjoyed how they complimented each dish. read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Prubechu had unique Guamanian food, so if you're interested in trying new cuisines, I'd consider coming here once. But expect to empty your wallet and not be full afterwards. We spent close to 100$ on just food (didn't get drinks) and I was still hungry after the meal. I dined here a month ago and the only memorable part of the meal was the bitter feeling of leaving hungry. I wouldn't get the eggplant. That felt like a waste of money and I find cold, mushy food to be somewhat unappealing. The dish that was like a tamale with a fried egg on top had decent flavor but also was not that great. Pickled veggies were nice and crispy. There were some unique veggies that I hadn't eaten pickled before so that was cool. We also got a noodle dish that tasted like Guamanian beef stroganoff. Kinda bland for my palette and I didn't like the contrast of hot noodles with cold tomatoes, which made everything lukewarm. The spinach was reminiscent of Boston Market creamed spinach but not as great unfortunately. Ambiance feels like you're in an empty garage spot. Not even like a cute backyard lol read more

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Service, vibes, food all top tier, high quality! Came with a group of 11 and did a pre fixe menu. The team took great care of us. We got a taste of their hits. Started us off with a refreshing crisp salad and a hearty soup. The main dishes were the kelaguan, chicken skewers, pork rib, and brisket. We also ordered the crispy pork belly outside of the pre fixe. All so delicious and full of flavors! My favorite was the chicken skewers, some of the group loved the brisket. Overall, amazing meal. 100/10. Would love to come here again. Thank you to the Prubechu fam! read more

I came to prubechu not knowing much about guamanian cuisine. A friend and I did the tasting menu and were impressed with the range of flavors. We shared ~10 dishes and left very full. It's one of the more affordable tasting menus for how much food you're getting at $90 each. Service was a little slow and the cocktails were nothing special. Would definitely recommend for a date night or if you're looking to try a new cuisine in sf. read more

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Sadly I was a little disappointed. Ordered the chicken keraguen with coconut titiyas. Tasted like a room temperature taco with coconut on it. Husband got the eggplant which was super tiny and didn't come with anything else other than a small strip of eggplant. Want rice with that? That's $9 for a bowl of rice. Waitress raves about how good the rice was, but yah it was just rice. Want hot sauce ? That's another $5. Restaurant also was crowded and too loud to hear company. Prices feel like artificially lowered by excluding stuff you'd expect on an entree. read more

I can't stop thinking about Prubechu's Koko Wings. It was one of the best-tasting and most memorable chicken wing experiences ever. So gooood!!! The crust was crunchy and beautifully seasoned with the most interesting spices and the tangy lemon dipping sauce was complimented the wing very well. We ordered a plate to share with the family and it was so good we had to order another plate. I've never had Guamanian / Chamorro food before so this was an unforgettable experience. I couldn't wrap my head around it but there were lots of interesting tangy and flavorful seasonings going on in all the dishes. The Chicken Keleguan was atangy-tastingg taco. Super flavorful, wasn't the best thing I tasted but I've never tasted anything like it before. I look forward to checking it out again in the future to try some other dishes. read more

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Ah, this island girl truly felt the hospitality at Prubechu. How did I end up here? Let's just say a lot of last minute decisions and plans that I normally would not be on board with (I am very type A and also an INFJ personality). I was out with a friend and although I was so tired, I wanted to go and try Prubechu as he said he could not make his first reservation. And he kept raving about all the things that he has heard about this place. Now let me tell you, this experience overall - not just at the restaurant but overall was a good time. But I'll save that story for another day. Back to Prubechu. I tend to look at reviews and photos of restaurants before I visit a place but on this occasion, I decided not to. When we arrived in the Mission, I was excited to see that the space was outdoors. We were almost 30 minutes late and luckily D called them and let them know we were late and they were so kind. Right from that phone call I knew we were going to a great place. Now back to the food. Everything on the menu looked amazing. Lord knows how picky I can be with foods sometimes but nothing here gave me the ick. As we were deciding on what to get, it was so hard because all the dishes that came out as well smelled amazing as they passed our table. On a whim, I said we should do the fiesta table and he can order the wines. Done deal. The team shared that the fiesta table would include items that were not on the menu so of course we said heck yeah. I could not even remember what we ate that night (and by this I mean I cannot describe to you what the dishes were) but I can tell you that they were amazing. As someone who isn't in love with certain flavors, Prubechu surprised my tastebuds and shook me with how each dish was served with intention. One of the team members saw that I had not touched my glass of wine after 20 minutes and was so kind to offer me another recommendation and I was very impressed by this. I extended my thanks and shared I was caught up in the conversation but that she was very kind in doing so. We cannot wait to go back and try items on the menu as well. Until next time! read more

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The highlight of the meal was the Garlicky Shrimp and Grits. The dish is actually a spin on chalakiles, a soup with ground rice, and it was a little spicy and crazy flavorful. Despite the other dishes being unremarkable, the unique ambiance was super nice. Take a look at the photos people posted, because this spot is special. The majority of the space is outdoors, but they really went all-out decorating the enclosed parking lot and turning it into a well-heated island destination. The live music on the Friday night I came was a nice touch! The staff being super cordial really put a bow on it. I noticed they were able to handle large groups, and several staff members chatted with someone who had come solo. The other dishes I had I probably wouldn't get again. Maybe my standards have been elevated too much by a childhood of sweet butter from Texas Roadhouse and Cracker Barrel, but the sweet rolls didn't really pack a punch. They kind of reminded me of King's Hawaiian bread, but in a good way haha. The crispy sweet and sour pork belly just wasn't my thing: I think any dish with pineapple gets super saturated with the taste, this included. I guess this was sort of my fault for getting it, but I'd generally prefer getting small pieces of pork belly to the ones in this dish. The golai hagon suni, or coconut creamed spinach, was also just okay, and super lemony. The spot is probably on the edge of needing a marking of $$$ on review sites rather than $$. Nothing wrong with that considering the level of care they put into the general experience. read more

I had the fiesta Table tasting menu and the food was so good! They brought me a large assortment of dishes and there was so much food I couldn't finish it. I also had a cocktail and a mock tail, both were delicious! The wait staff were super friendly and attentive. They were also knowledgeable in their recommendations. It was a bit cold inside the restaurant (late October in S.F.) because they leave the door open to the patio dining area. Otherwise I had a lovely time. read more

It's too bad that there aren't many Guamanian cuisines around us. Prubechu hits the spot but I'm not sure if the pricing fits the menu. A lot of the things on the menu are delicious and at the same time basic to be charging the amount they chose. 1 PIECE of empanada was $15, a shmedium bowl of Tinaktak for $30 and 3 pieces of chicken skewers for $25. Service was also ok. The time we went, it wasn't so busy but we still had to flag down servers/staff. I don't think they have assigned servers per table? I'm not sure. We for sure did not know whom to ask for things we needed or wanted. Would I come back? Maybe. read more

We ordered so much food -- I wasn't even able to get a photo of everything. Everything was delicious and unique, sometimes familiar but in a surprising way. Some of my favorites were the lamb neck (special of the day), eggplant, bbq chicken skewers, and their sweet and sour pork belly. Their koko wings were also insanely crispy. Their sake based cocktails are delicious and not overly sweet. Really lively and fun atmosphere with live music playing. Depending on where you're seated it is a bit cold though. Service is really friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. They're very knowledgeable about the food and are happy to tell you more about their menu. Price for the quantity is not great and definitely lost points there for me but overall it's a great dining experience. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for so long! It has the cutest outside area and the customer service was amazing. Everyone seemed really sweet. Really makes it feel like you're in a different place! The food was great, I loved what I got (the Tinaktak) because I love coconut milk in savory dishes. It had a perfect noodle to sauce ratio and loved the veggies in it. I tried the pork belly as well, not my personal favorite but still very good. The empanada was great, it was crispy and not doughy and I think that's a cultural difference from the other ones I've tried, and I loved it. The red rice was also very delicious (: definitely would recommend! read more

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omgggg yummmm!!!!! we got the tinaktak and the mushroom cheese empanada and both were super tasty. the noodles had a great QQ texture and the flavors were soo up my alley. it was super savory and a little acidic - the only thing missing as my dear yelp elite friend jacquelyn said was a bit of crunch. the empanada was crispy and covered in cheese. it came with a delicious sour cream sauce as well. service was attentive and the seating was plentiful. the only other thing is that it is a bit on the pricier side. definitely check out prubechu if you're looking for a nice dinner spot! read more

Prubechu - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was my first time trying Guamanian/Chamorro food and I had no idea what to expect. Because Guam is close to Asia, I thought it would be more Asian-inspired. But it really is its own flavor profile. It's like Asian, Latin, Pacific Islander all in one. I don't know how else to explain it! All I know is I appreciated all the different flavors. -RED RICE (reminds me of Spanish rice) -CHICKEN KELAGUEN (a cold dish with coconut on top) -LECHEN BIRENGHENAS (bbq eggplant) -KO'KO' WINGS (with a lemony, coconut sauce) We also got different hot sauces that were too spicy for me haha. I would definitely visit again and try the other things on the menu, including their drinks! Great service and love the music playlist - reminded me of home (hawaii). You can make reservations online! read more

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I wanted to love this place - it's role in elevating an oft-neglected cuisine into the mainstream is to be commended - but I left feeling that this might just not be for me. As a novice to Guamanian food, I decided to trust the kitchen and opted for the tasting menu; we went in blind and started off impressed with some great first few dishes, notably a spiced bread and a sweet corn soup. The oysters were also excellent, but the main courses left something to be desired. The poke rice was a bit basic (needed more sauce), and the pork belly was a tad too rubbery. Desserts were excellent and seasonal. But for the price point, I'd have expected more. It was a good "catered work meal" rather than the "fine dining tasting menu" I'd expected walking in. Service is adept and personable, and the restaurant itself is a joyful burst of color. But I'm fine not returning. Worth a visit. But just not for me. read more

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What a nice first time tasting Chamorro/Guamanian food! Only al fresco dining is available here, and they did a great job making the atmosphere fun and colorful. The flavors here are so unique and can't be found anywhere else in the city. I had the barbecue chicken skewers with red rice, which was a simple meal but tasty. For drinks, I highly recommend the cool as a cucumber - SO refreshing! While I enjoyed my meal, I felt that the food was overpriced and would probably consider this a one time experience. read more

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This place has an amazing patio area. On a nice day, it's really refreshing and still warm with all the heaters they have around. The staff was always on point, making sure we got our orders and taking away the plates when finished. They also accurately described how much food we should get and was spot on with the estimate. The bad: it's very expensive. 20$ for the eggplant which had 1 Japanese eggplant and the 30$ Japanese yam had only 6 pieces of yam total. If the prices were halved, I would come back since the food was good and it's the only Guam style restaurant in sf, but I can't be okay with paying so much for so little portion sizes. read more

Prubechu - Crispy Pork belly - Guamanian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Interesting dishes, flavor was okay, but way overpriced imo even for SF. Pork ribs - It was okay. Flavor was good but ribs were a little dry. Fried chicken - probably best thing we ordered. would order again. grilled egg plant - meh ceviche - seafood was fresh but nothing super special here sweet rolls - fluffy texture but again, nothing super special. read more

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Such an amazing restaurant from the food and ambiance down to the service! I visited with a couple friends and shared some dishes: -Beef empanada -shrimp kelaguen and titiyas -pork bbq ribs and red rice -pika tamales gisu -buñelos aga (banana donuts) My favorites were the shrimp kelaguen, red rice, and buñelos aga but everything was really good! It is a bit pricier than I'm used to seeing for Chamorro food but portions and taste are well worth it. Service is so friendly and attentive as well read more

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