The food and service was lovely. For the appetizers, we ordered from the happy hour menu. We got…read morepork belly skewers (4/5), onion rings & parmesan fries (5/5), wings (4/5), calamari (5/5), and German sausage (5/5). For the entrees we got the London bus (5/5), chick'n bureau (5/5) and pad kee mao (5/5). This place is such a gem. I would definitely come back. Only thing that sucks is that parking can be difficult as it is steeet parking.

Not crowded, great music, big screen television, nice bathrooms. A bar, great service from the get…read morego. I had the chick n bureau with regular fries. You don't have to ask for extra napkins either.

Excellent food - a definite must try! We were in the area and my daughter highly recommended this…read moreplace. I ordered the Charred Lemon Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwich. It includes a Fried Chicken Thigh, Charred Lemon Pepper Sauce, House Pickles, Pear Slaw & Black Garlic Sauce on soft Brioche bun - very flavorful sandwich. I savored every bite! Hubby got a Black Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fried Chicken Thigh, Black Garlic Sauce, House Pickles & Pear Slaw on toasted brioche bun. He enjoyed it but it wasn't filling enough for him. So note, if you're 220 lbs or so, or if you have a bigger appetite, you might want to order a second sandwich or get the Fowl Fry Combo instead. Sandwiches run about $17 - totally worth it though. Savor every bite, and you won't be sorry!

Didn't realize this is a pop up type of shop where you order and either take it to go or sit on the…read moreoutdoor benches to eat. We ordered the regular and citric hot chicken sandwich. The order took some time since there was only one person working. I liked the citric hot more than regular. The regular lacked flavor, was very dry, and reminded me of a chicken tender sandwich. The citric hot was juicier and had better heat. I was not a fan of the thousand island sauce as it got boring pretty quickly but I used a side of that to dip the regular sandwich in since it was so dry and bland. They have a small menu so there's not many options. I wouldn't not come back.

I actually haphazardly stumbled upon this place a few months back after hanging out at a brewery…read morenext door. After scoping out the vibes of the place and the menu, I told myself to make sure to give this a shot. The place is in a redeveloped corner of Alameda right next to the bay. Probably used to be Navy base grounds back in the day. But now there's a couple of blocks worth of hip warehouse-y type of buildings, mostly restaurants, beer spots, some lofts and a little retail commerce. Very happening even though the surrounding area is a ghost town. Dining area not too big, maybe a couple of rooms that can hold about 20-30 heads each. Think there's another room for a private party/overflow. Decor pretty minimalist and stark. Service on the upscale side but in my stay, matched the decor, very minimalist and stark. Efficient enough but a little terse with little emotion. But I know service personality can differ from time to time or person to person. Just my obsy for one out. Daily Crudo ($20/4*) I think this rotates daily. Our choices that day was hamachi or a house smoked sturgeon. The sturgeon really piqued my interest but then it really wouldn't be a 'crudo' anymore would it, since I relate crudos to something 'raw-ish'. So I chose the hamachi. Very pretty plating, I love symmetry and balance. The thin slices of hamachi were indeed fresh, sitting in a stealthy pool of yuzu and olive oil. There are some fresno pepper slices and microgreens that garnish and a delicious nori cracker to break and accompany the crudo. This went really well with my glass of Fume Blanc. Caeser ($17/4.5*) We split this salad as their version sounded super cool. A miso-tinged Caeser dressing, lots of rustic garlic croutons and feathery soft grated parm and a soft-boiled egg. I love properly made Caesers and this was one of the best and unique versions I've ever had. The umami punch and the diverse textures just hit with me. A tad salty for a salad, but the crunchy and refreshing lettuce was able to absorb the salt blast. Huge salad too, like ideal for splitting and ridiculously large if for 1. Beef Short Rib ($43/4*) This was on special that night, and since I wasn't feeling Steak Frites (their only other beef entree option) this kinda fell on my lap. Very heavy and hearty dish. The short rib part was impeccable, super tender, gotta be sous vide. Perfectly seasoned with braising elements completely penetrated into the meat. There was a coarse gravy/sauce that covered which was okay, may have been the braising liquid just pureed. Served atop a huge pile of some risotto that I didn't inquire about. This risotto is what made the dish especially heavy. I ate most of it and it put me in a heavy carb coma. Lol. But there was a nice serving of perfectly cooked broccolini which helped balanced out the rich beef and carb heavy risotto. Chocolate Bar ($13/4.5*) Shared this for dessert as I really couldn't take more than just a few bites after the filling entree. But was this impressive, like high end dessert quality. Whoever does the desserts here definitely has some pedigree. The precision cut bar consisted of 3 layers. A brownie layer; a Bailey's mousse; and a salted caramel layer. I was loving the texture of all the different layers playing on one another. And every flavor was distinct without being overly sweet, which hit the right chords with me. A thick ganache garnished off to the side, which was good but just seemed a bit overkill with the already chocolate dominant bar. I think a cream element would have been a better contrast instead of rich chocolate on rich chocolate. But very minor quip on an otherwise skillful dessert. I finished the last few sips of my glass of Rhone with this dessert, and it left me one happy camper. I would definitely return as their style with flavors hits an accord with me. A little French, a smidge of Japanese and a lot of California. Rounding to a fiver, as this place made me more happy than not.

The food was as visually beautiful as it was a party in my mouth. Emily was a fantastic server…read morewith her welcoming smile and positive demeanor that kept just the right amount of attention on us. We had the buratta, the mixed greens salad, the duck and the pasta. We finished up with the chocolate bar dessert. This was the most incredible culinary experience I've had in a really long time and I was so happy to have it. The fresh pasta with the fresh English peas in the carbonara sauce was so light and flavorful. The duck was crispy and moist. The salad was gorgeous with edible flowers sprinkled in. It was just a treat all the way around. Thanks so much. Heather

One of the best if not the best lamb burgers I've ever had! The patty was juicy and the fries were…read morecrispy. Service and ambience was 100/10. I only wished they had a tip jar, or maybe I missed it.

Went to a Project Burger before seeing a movie at the Alameda Theater and ordered two burgers, one…read morebeing the Kafta which has West Asia/SWANA (or called Middle Eastern) flavors. The service was kind and helpful, the food came out in 10 minutes, and wow were the burgers yummy (and not bad price-wise). I really liked their burgers and will be back, especially for happy hour!

Came here with my husband and in-laws early on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by a super…read morefriendly man that I believe may be the owner or one of the owners. We were the only party in the restaurant. The menu is extremely interesting, with a focus on slow-roasted meats and a California-Japanese fusion to many elements of their dishes. Because we were a party of five, we were able to try a lot on the menu, with some recommendations from the owner: - Corn fritters: Recommended by the owner, who said they're a best-seller. They were delicious and served with strawberry jam. Moist but with a bit of crumble and crumb. I could've eaten the entire plate myself. - Rotisserie cauliflower: With miso butter and furikake. My husband really wanted to try this. It was good, and he really loved it, but it wasn't a standout dish for me. - Trip's triple: 1/4 chicken, pork shoulder, and tri-tip all on a plate with chimichurri and garlic-jalapeño garum on the side. All of the meat was cooked so well, and the sauces were just delicious. This was a really generous serving of meat; my husband had to take some of it home. - Tsukune sando: Two tsukune (chicken and pork) patties with shredded lettuce, fried shallots, Hapa sauce, and a fried egg. I'm not sure what the Hapa sauce was and didn't ask, but this sandwich was just delicious. The patties were great and this is the first time I've tried tsukune. This was a messy sandwich, so I ate it with a fork and knife, but it didn't impact how tasty it was. I can't remember the dishes my in-laws got, but everyone was really happy with their food and what they couldn't finish, they made sure to take home. However, there's always room for dessert, and we went wild and decided to try all four of them. - Butter mochi: coconut butter cake. This was a table favorite. Rich, moist, delicious, and very unique. - Banana pudding: I'm a fan of banana-based or flavored anything, and this was fantastic. Loved the caramelized banana on top. - Choco PB torte: Definitely the richest dessert of the four. This is perfect if you're a chocolate fan. - Apple crumble: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Warm and spiced. So good. I honestly can't wait to go back to Spinning Bones. This was a fantastic meal from start to finish and our service was great.

Slow-roasted Rotisserie restaurant with a Japanese influence. They are most known for their meats…read morebut also have Japanese sandos and a large selection of appetizers on menu. We came after going to the Alameda Antique Faire, excited to try is after so long. Michelada: Lager beer, spicy tomato juice, togarashi, fresh limeMy wife ordered this and she said it was fantastic, a great savory Mexican beer cocktail. Shiso Highball: Shiso infused shochu, lemon, ginger beer. Nice and refreshing on a warm day. Corn Fritters: Sweet yellow corn, rice flour, strawberry jam. This was the finest corn-fritter I had since GA and LA. It was so good and highly recommended to order. Mochiko Chicken: fried chicken nuggets, ginger, soy, aioli. Well cooked as well but very close to kaarage and would not get it again. Three Little Pigs: Rotisserie pork shoulder, St. Louis ribs, garlic sausage, tossed greens, pickled jalapenos, BBQ sauce, garlic-jalapeno garum. A little bit of everything pork. The sides are well done as well as the meat, the only thing not so great was the Ribs but I smoke them at home and am used to a stronger taste on them and more tender. Pepper Beef: Tri-tip, chimichurri, umami salt, pickled cabbage slaw, scallions. My kids loved this and destroyed it.

Good flavor, dumplings are excellent, hand pulled noodles are tasty…read more Dumplings 10/10 Some of the best I've ever had. Fish malatang 10/10 If you like spicy boiled fish, you'll like this. Fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Beef noodle with soup 10/10 Very good.

Solid spot for hand-pulled noodle soups. I got the spicy beef soup and my wife had the lamb soup --…read moreboth were flavorful and hearty, good depth of broth. The hand-pulled noodles were a little thicker than I'd typically prefer, but still enjoyable. Service was great. Space is small with limited seating, and the interior is pretty bare-bones -- don't come for the ambiance. But the food makes up for it. Would come back.

I've seen many reviews for this place and I have to say that the food is very tasty! You obviously…read morecome here for the burger and then of course you need to add on the accompaniments like grab fries and a milkshake...damn this lactose intolerant body! This place has been here for years and when I'm in the area I'll stop by if I'm in the mood for a solid meal made with fresh ingredients. Might I also advise you to observe the mural artwork that is giving me inspiration for ideas in my own house. Be sure to look for the milkshake picture, it's quite clever if I say so myself.

A coconut shake has coconut ice cream - it is not vanilla ice cream with coconut flakes…read more The back story: I visited TrueBurger a few weeks ago for the very first time. Since moving to the neighborhood earlier this year, I have walked past TrueBurger quite a few times on my way to/from the 19th Street BART Station, and I was excited to give it a try. I was initially thinking I would get a burger, but my friend had to postpone getting together until the mid-afternoon, so I ate lunch at home and opted for a milkshake when we met a couple hours later. I had seen a special coconut shake on the menu on the TrueBurger website; I'm a big fan of most things coconut, and especially ice cream. I was eager to taste the shake...and my excitement quickly turned to disappointment when I realized it was just a vanilla shake with shredded coconut. Why is TrueBurger trying to pass this off as a coconut shake? It's far less novel, but it's perfectly acceptable to only offer vanilla and chocolate shakes. The mix-ins actually put them one step ahead of much of the competition, but misleading customers is never okay. To add insult to injury, I have tried reaching out to TrueBurger via email, and management is incredibly unresponsive. They could have easily fixed this by offering me a refund or asking me to come back in for a shake on the house. Do better, TrueBurger.

Great food! The…read morefries are sooooo good! Our toddler devoured them along with the chicken tenders. We sampled their wings, Crazy Pastrami Street Fries and a few of the burgers. Everything was delicious! Carlos and Sobeida are very sweet and friendly...great service! Highly recommended.

Excellent as usual!! I always get the same items & they are very consistent. Give them a try! You…read morewon't be disappointed

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for some pizza and brews! Almanac is probably one of the best beer…read moregardens in Alameda. The venue is large enough to accommodate groups of any size! There's space for everyone in larger groups and you still feel separated from other guests and customers. The place is dog friendly too, so bring your furry friends!! The pizza is AMAZING. They recommended we try the Cadillac pizza and it did not disappoint! The flavors combined really well together and the undercarriage of the pizza was perfect, it didn't flop or feel soggy at all. The staff are extremely kind and helpful to recommend something that you want and prefer. They are extremely attentive, they heard me mutter to a friend how I wanted to sample a flavor, when they called me next, they had the sample ready for me!! I was so impressed!!

This brewery is amazing. They rent out this place for…read moreevents, and that how we came to a brewery since I gave up drinking ( yup, age will do that to you!!! ) It was a special event for comics Books and tee shirts, and then we hang around afterwards. They had a lot of food trucks, and there were families coming for the play area and having a good time. We ordered pizza, pretty ok, long wait. We also had hot dogs, but we bought sodas and they were ....warm. And the saga to get ice was pretty unbelievable. They told me to go to the bar. The bar people said they had no ice. ( but yea, they can make slushies????!!! ) that what really put me off. I walked two buildings down where there is a bakery, they had breads and lattes ... and ICE!!! Thank you!! Music, fun, children running and playing, different food trucks, picnic tables... quite a fun Saturday. Parking was plentiful, there were parking lots and street parking.

We were staying at a friend's in Alameda and my husband always craves late night eats. So he…read moreordered from here. We tried the soy garlic? Not my favorite in terms of soy garlic flavor. it was different? not bad bad, but not my favorite. its okay. surprisingly I really liked the OMG flavor. dry spice rub. Not too spicy at all. very nice. the shrimp toast was yummy. the pickled jalapeño daikon radishes!!! SO YUMMMY. I think we ordered the side of it, around $4? BUT SO GOOD. I'd buy jars of this. overall satisfying korean fried chicken. Will try again!

Korean fast food. Good buldak spicy chicken. Verreryyy spicy. Combo with seasoned fries and can…read moresoda. Very good quality. Quick service food came out fast too. Casual comfortable. Can seat 20 people easy. I recommend trying if you're in the area. They also have beef rib burger. It looks like a normal burger restaurant outside.