Imagine fast food, but healthy... and actually tastes good…read more High quality ingredients, with real preparation (roasted veggies, pickled items) and even fun seasonal options (candied pecans and honeycrisp apples for fall) The options are endless. Every thing was delicious. Portions are absolute huge. At first, you'll think the bowl is not full until you realize the bowls are huge. You could easily feed two people with a single entree. The staff is always ahead of schedule. I've never walked in and had to wait. Plus, the place is super clean and welcoming.

Roots is currently one of my go-to's - I regularly order lunch for pickup while driving to my…read morein-office work day. That means I haven't actually eaten inside Roots itself; maybe one day I won't be picking up my meal on the go? But until then, I can't comment on what a sit-down experience here is like. If the name didn't give it away, this is an eatery focused on "natural foods", AKA whole foods. So if you want a salad or a bowl, this is a good place to get one. They have a limited number of "set" menu items, and they let you make custom creations, too. This is where I reveal how lame I am, because I found my favorite order back in 2023 and I've never changed it up! If you see me here I'm probably ordering a Mayweather salad, which includes kale, bulgur, sweet potatoes, beets, red onions, goat cheese, and chicken. One day I might shake things up and try their cobb salad...but until then, I'll let the Mayweather continue to delight my tastebuds. Disclaimer that Roots is not the cheapest eatery on the block, but for me, it's my weekly treat. I could never make a salad as tasty as theirs, and a good (i.e. healthy and yummy) meal makes my in-office day a little better! I can't wait to pick up my regular order again later this week (although I might steal another reviewer's idea and get the BBQ tofu instead of chicken...it sounds good AND it would make me a slightly less boring regular!).

Delicious food!! Highly recommend and will definitely be back…read more It's very loud in the restaurant though and was sometimes hard to hear. Might do takeout next time.

Got takeout delivered, so can't speak to the inside but the accuracy and timeliness of the order…read morewas spot on. I got a custom bowl with double chicken, half kale/half rice, pickled jalapeños, cucumber, pickled onions, banana peppers and a side of Franks. Tossed it all together and it was great. Good amount of food, healthy, and fresh. The pickled jalapeños were amazing.

This store is conveniently located in a plaza with lot parking off of Ellsworth. The inside is…read moresmall but has a good variety of veggies, meats, snacks, and pantry staples. They require credit card purchases to be $10+. They make daily bento boxes that they put out between 11:30am and noon every day. They're delicious and they have a variety of different bento boxes.

Highly recommend the shop. It has a variety of Japanese seasonings, snacks, and frozen foods. It…read morealso has good bentos at fair prices.

In town for a conference, our hotel was just down the street so we ended up at City Works for a…read morecouple of meals. Both times, there we four of us and we never had an issue being seated as walk-ins. Service was friendly and the food was above average for a sports bar and grill. On my first visit, I ordered grilled chicken wings with a cup of minestrone soup and a draft of Archer beer. I received a glass of Angry Orchard cider, catching me off guard. No big deal, the misunderstanding was quickly replaced with the right pour. The wings were perfectly smoky, crisp and juicy. The minestrone soup wasn't bad, but the arugula on top was annoyingly in the way and flapping around when I would go in for a spoonful. I enjoyed the smokiness of the wings so much that I ordered the BBQ platter on my second visit and was not disappointed. Also, the beer was cold, service was good and prices were fair.

I've been here a handful of times. Today I sat at the bar and it took longer than usual to speak to…read moresomeone. When I was able to talk to the bartender I asked for a menu and a beer. Then when I was ready to order the bartenders were both down at the other end of the bar. Still waiting to order. Finally after getting within earshot of the bartender I asked if I could order food with him. No problem there. Then minutes later after a 1/4 of my beer finished and no food in sight the bartender wants me to close out my tab BEFORE my food shows up. That doesn't make me feel like the customer is being accommodated vs. the workers. I'm not sure I'll be back. This place like many others have lost touch of the worker/customer rolls in the retail world. What a shame where the "service " industry has ended up after Covid.

4.5 stars. Mount Everest Sushi is a local restaurant that offers appetizers (e.g., salads and miso…read moresoup), sashimi, sushi rolls, poke bowls, don-buri, canned beverages, and more. Please see my attached photos for the menu in October 2025. I ate lunch here one time. Two employees immediately and kindly gave me a menu, took my order and payment, and prepared my food. For seating some tables and chairs were in a room upstairs. The interior was old, but I understand that remodeling costs money, and at least everything looked clean. I ate the Salmon Poke, which contained fresh salmon, spicy crab, seaweed salad, masago roe, edamame, lettuce, and rice. I drank a Choya-brand plum soda. I thought that both tasted very good, and I particularly liked the chunks of salmon. The total price for the bowl and soda was $26 plus tip.

Fast quality sushi made right in front of you. Very casual seating upstairs and sometimes some…read morespots outside. Gluten free soy sauce is available. Staff is friendly.

When I first got here, I went to the bathroom and it was pretty dirty. It smelled like bleach too,…read moreand the supply closet was open with a bunch of stuff sitting there. After seeing how icky the bathroom was, I was nervous to eat there & only decided to stay for a meal because my friend really wanted me to try their food. Honestly, I am SO glad I stayed and I really can't wait to go back again! The restaurant itself is super cute and has a beautiful mural outside of the building, which I snapped a pic of. I loved the tables inside and the wallpaper. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and ate it so quickly that I didn't even get a photo, hahaha! It was sooo delicious! That was definitely a comfort food choice, since I was trying lamb for the first time. And how was the lamb you might ask? Absolutely insane. Steak has been my favorite food for a long time, but I'm pretty positive that lamb has taken its place! Gosh it was delicious and they seasoned it SO wonderfully! It melted in my mouth and was so naturally buttery from the fat. It's certainly a new guilty pleasure of mine. I also tried the Sichuan chicken, which was pretty dang good! I really enjoyed the spice level and the taste of the dish! I was totally caught off guard by it being served cold (intentionally), yet I really liked it! Water and cups were given to us upon seating, and we ordered digitally via a QR code. The food came out probably 15 minutes after that, which was awesome! The girl who brought us the food seemed pretty sweet too. Dining here was more than just getting food. It was a whole different kind of experience for me, and it felt as if I was able to experience a few authentic cultural things, which I am very grateful for! I will definitely be back again and with friends! Although my first impression wasn't the best, I can acknowledge one thing clearly--dirty bathroom but AMAZING food!

Really good Chinese food. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be coming back. Ordering…read moreis through a QR code and it's BYOB. Standouts were the shredded pork with peppers, the Singapore noodles, and the salt and pepper wings. The Chongqing Spicy Chicken is super duper spicy- made my face tingly. The lamb skewers were also delicious.

Very nice ambiance and environment. Wait times were long, but not super unreasonable. The Parmesan…read moretruffle fries were delicious and I especially loved the truffles at the bottom. The East Coast oysters were small but very good and the accompanying sauces paired well. I will mention that the menu is very limited, so I would suggest looking over it beforehand to make sure there is something you'd like. The service from the chef and server was amazing and they made the night go very smoothly.

So I don't want to bash this place too much cause we where rushing to get to a show and could only…read moreorder salads and soup but even that was enough for me to know, this place ain't special. Nice waiter, but it took 30 minutes from when we arrived for us to be seated, order our drinks, and get them (this took the longest). The food was meh. I guess I just had higher expectations. My 'veg' soup was actually a bean soup and had zero condiment...no chz, no crouton, no herb thing...just soup. My dates French onion had two slightly melted slices of cheese...no dark brown coloring on the cheese. This would be an execution problem. My salad had 4 ingredients- greens, squash, nuts and blue cheese...I've seen more complexity and flavor from a eatnpark salad bar. We wanted to order oysters with trout row but was told they were out of the caviar. I will say, the two cocktails we received were very tasty. Enough to bump this from a 2 experience to a 3 . I would definitely go back for drinks and maybe some apps but I'm nervous about the main dishes being underwhelming...we'll see, maybe one day The ambience and views are impressive. Not great service, and not great dishes leave me thinkings even the entrées are gonna be a let down. Sorry

Another stop on our Strip District Food Tour! Labad's…read moremimics of gas station convenience store and an ethnic grocery store combined. Shelves are lined with canned goods, fresh ingredients stored in baskets to buy by the pound, and for some reason branded tourist soap bars. For the Food Tour, we were treated to the fresh hummus and pita. The hummus was very fresh - the owner even discussed how he made it over the last evening, but the pita was extremely dry and flavorless. He was clearly a true chef and creates amazing cuisines. So it is very disappointing that the store has to morph into a touristy shop. The hookah and culture items make sense somewhat, but the Harry Potter and Star Wars themed soap bars just seem like a gimmick that takes away from the true essence of the store. If you like hummus, you should definitely grab a container of the fresh made. But honestly, I doubt many people stop here based on the appearance.

On a recent trip to the Strip District, I was short on time, but made a quick dash into Labad's to…read morebuy some halva. I had purchased some elsewhere recently, but felt compelled to stop in to see Labad's selection. The store ambiance is welcoming, and the man who assisted me was kind and calm when he showed me several types of halva. I chose the Lebanon Valley Halawa Plain. As soon as I got home, I tried a small piece. Oh, my gosh!! I couldn't believe how much better it tastes than any other brand I have tried. What a wonderful flavor and texture! Just perfect. I highly recommend Labad's.

This is a great place but the vegetarian options are pretty limited. Before I was vegetarian I…read moreenjoyed this place much more. The only premade veg option are single ingredient rolls or the ultimate zen bowl, which is ok, though a bit spicy for me. I prefer sweet sauces to spicy ones. For meat eaters, the Ying Yang roll is one of my favorite sushi rolls on earth, so definitely give that a try! Pro tip: always ask for sauce on the side, they always put way to much

so mid. High key flavorless. My favorite thing about the two rolls I got was the wasabiread more

My Japanese friend introduced me to this spot and I have since returned once. At Love Ramen you…read morebuild your own Ramen bowl. They have loads of interesting ingredients to choose from. I especially enjoy the lotus root. You can also choose what kind of broth you want and how spicy. There's nothing quite like it in Oakland!

This place wasn't what I thought it was. It's like a buffet for noodles or like a yogurt spot but…read morefor noodles. You walk in and get a table then you go to a bar area and you load up your bowl with noodles, protein and toppings and then you go to the weigh station and select your broth and pay. So it's based off of weight. I don't think I'd come back but I think it was a good experience and different