Good food and courteous service and Place is clean. Service is fast and decent. Love this place!…read moreThe staff is really friendly and helpful and makes you feel comfortable right away. Butter Garlic Noodle: OMG! This was so good. The perfect amount of butter and garlic. Something about this made it the best garlic noodles I've had. Very good portion and the noodles were thick. Came here for a weekend lunch and had a delicious meal. Highly recommend it!

Just passing through town and wanted Chinese food so we ended up here on a late Sunday night. The…read moreservice was great and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend. Missing a pic of the basil chicken...so yummy!

Food - Skewers! So many and a good amount!…read more - Tasty - Many options Service - 1 waitress and very attentive and kind. Ambiance - Casual - Great hangout dinner spot - Small and long table options - Feels a bit like Asia I've been here a few time, for dinner and a birthday. Many more to go!

Food is amazing, ordered like 40+ skewers and everything was hella good. The service was on point…read moreas well, great staff. 10 out of 10 would recommend, also be sure to order the seafood boil!

I was looking for a sushi place in the area. I was surprised to see it was in Bayhill Plaza…read more Upon walking in, this place was packed. It seemed there was only one person who was the hostess, taking orders, and delivering the food. I give her mad props. With the dinner rush she was all over it. I placed my order for to go, she was super helpful, gave me her recommendations, and she had a smile on her face with everyone she encountered. This place has seemed to have gotten an elevated, more modern face lift/ renovation compared to the restaurant that used to be here. I was surprised that they didn't have standard sushi rolls that I'm usually accustomed to, but from the rolls that I've tried here... change is good. I ordered: 1. Corn tempura: First time seeing this, I love both corn and tempura. Had to see what it was about. It was perfection. Now it makes me wonder why this has never been done. 2. California roll: Standard staple and was good. 3. Warriors roll: It's an interesting combo, all items that I like.. first bite you're hit with a flavor explosion. At times I felt I couldn't taste the shrimp tempura, but the crunch from the crunchy onion ties it all together. 4. Beef steak: She recommended me to try this first before trying the daily special or short rib. She did not disappoint with this recommendation. The beef was so tender and flavorful. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely be back for more. I forgot to take pictures, because we inhaled the food so fast.

Haven't been to this restaurant in 7yrs and it's still just as delicious as I remember. My family…read moreand I went to Ichika for dinner last night and wow. My children ordered the ramen which had pork belly, corn, egg, scallion, seaweed, and the most flavorful tonkotsu broth which tasted like toasted sesame. Very bold flavor, I wouldn't stop reaching over to scoop up a spoonful of my daughter's broth. As for myself and my children's father, we ordered the phoenix roll and the double toro. Both were extremely tasty. The double toro melted in your mouth as it contained salmon belly and fatty tuna topped with mango and wasabi. The Phoenix roll ended up being my favorite although I wasn't the one who had chosen this initially. Omg, I can't even remember what was in it but the server let us know it was in their top 3 of most popular rolls. Sorry I couldn't provide much info on the phoenix but if you have a chance to drop into Ichika, absolutely try the Phoenix and double toro roll! I would usually order a chirashi bowl however, these were a bit in the pricey side starting at $40. I do remember I loved the chirashi here years ago so if you're willing to spend, it is worth trying here at Ichika.

Excellent food and service. The prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back. Loved the tiki…read morebar.

Revisited on a Wednesday around 5pm with a friend. Restaurant was not busy, was able to walk in and…read morequickly grab a table. Came in time for happy hour which is Monday-Friday 3pm -5:30pm. Drinks: Mai Tai - solid, a little boozy, balanced sweetness and acidity with a nice kick of rum, full size pours for the happy hour cocktail which was amazing, definitely worth a try if you like mai tai's Ube Pina Colada - delicious, sweet, creamy with a pineapple and coconut being prominent, ube flavor was subtle, a little bit of rum flavor in the back ground but a pretty sweet and indulgent cocktail Food: Lumpia - great, came with 6 pieces, served piping hot, great crispy fried crunchy lumpia wrapper filled with ground pork and veggies, served with a tangy sweet and spicy vinegar sauce Spicy Spam Rice Bites - good came with 4 pieces, a half slice of spam breaded in panko and fried crisp. Topped with a piece of nori and some steamed rice sprinkled with scallion and furikake which helped to cut some of the saltiness. Ate a touch dry think a drizzle of a tonkatsu sauce or teriyaki would have been great Service was good, water carafe was dropped off right when we were seated, plate and utensils provided after we ordered food. Drinks were served shortly after we ordered and food took about 5-10 minutes once we ordered. Staff checked in after we finished our initial bites and we were able to add in additional snacks before end of happy hour which was great. Overall really enjoyed happy hour at Hula Hoop, great menu of drink and food specials that were really a great deal definitely will be returning.

My family had been wanting to try this place for the longest time, and we finally did last Saturday…read moreafter our bonding time at the Serramonte Farmers Market. We were all so hungry that we ordered a feast and I completely forgot to take photos of everything before we dug in! Everyone left happy and satisfied. We ordered the Sinigang con Lechon (definitely not your typical sinigang since it's served without the soup, but it was delicious!), pakbet, buro, porksilog, okoy, house iced tea, tokwa't baboy, Pero Chicken, Tinapay Fried Rice, and Sisig Carbonara. Every dish was flavorful, and there was something everyone in the family enjoyed. The service was excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. We'll definitely be coming back, and we highly recommend this place, especially if you're a fan of lechon or crispy pork belly. It's a great spot for a satisfying Filipino meal with family and friends!

They served the most innovative lumpiang sariwa and pata tim! I'm definitely inviting my family and…read morefriends there! Filipino food served here has the flavor of home but this restaurant has kicked up the taste of Pinoy food up a notch! (Or several notches) They have tickled our palate as well as our eyes to enjoy new ways of eating original Pinoy food. Pinoys being adventurous in their culinary skills like to mix a little surprise element in their food. For example, serving an open faced lumpiang sariwa with fried lumpia wrappers on a mound of vegetables with a sauce that is likened to a salsa like concoction but really a sweet brown sauce for fresh lumpia! I was a very happy customer that I ordered the kare kare (their best seller) to take home.

The San Francisco Bay Area has to be one of the most vibrant food destinations on the planet…read more Within a short drive, your culinary passport can take you from Mexico to Japan, Italy to India, the Philippines to Vietnam...and today...THAILAND. No TSA. No baggage fees. No middle seat. So here we are in South San Francisco at White Elephant Restaurant, ready for a little culinary tourism. First up...Papaya Salad aka Som Tum. Fresh, crunchy green papaya, beans, and peanuts delivered that wonderful Thai balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Crisp, tangy, refreshing...and then...HELLO CHILI PEPPER!!! A perfect wake-up call for the taste buds. While perusing the menu, however, my eyes suddenly locked onto one magical word...BACON. Wait...BACON?!?!? Enter the Prawn Rolls...bacon-wrapped prawns tucked inside wonton wrappers, golden-fried and served with sweet chili sauce. Whoever decided prawns needed to be wrapped in bacon, wrapped AGAIN in wonton skin, and dropped into hot oil...I salute you. Crispy outside, juicy inside, smoky from the bacon, then sweet and spicy from the chili sauce. Every bite soothed my gushing taste buds!!! Apparently, bacon speaks fluent Thai. Next came the Basil Fish which was a medley of golden-fried snapper fillets sautéed with basil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and chilies in a spicy red sauce. The fish remained crisp outside and tender inside, while the basil, garlic, peppers, and chilies created this wonderful aromatic combination of savory, spicy goodness. Soooo goooood!!! But you can't dine at a Thai restaurant without ordering curry and I'm pretty sure that's somewhere in the international dining rulebook. Our Red Curry with Beef arrived simmering with beef, bamboo shoots, basil, bell peppers, and coconut milk. One spoonful...and there it was. That wonderful velvety richness of coconut milk balancing the curry's heat and umami depth with subtle sweetness. Rich without becoming heavy, spicy without requiring emergency assistance. You GOTTA order this one. And don't forget the rice! The Crab Fried Rice mingled succulent crab meat with fragrant jasmine rice, delivering sweet crab flavor among beautifully seasoned grains. It wasn't merely a side dish. It was the supporting actor stealing scenes from the movie. Finally...Thai Mango Sticky Rice. Sweet ripe mango, chewy glutinous rice, coconut milk, and coconut cream. After an evening of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, crispy, garlicky, and bacony goodness, this dessert arrived like a massage therapist saying..."You've had a long evening. I'll take it from here." Sweet, creamy, tropical, and refreshing. Overall: 5 stars. The Som Tum woke up the palate. The Prawn Rolls proved bacon improves international diplomacy. The Basil Fish delivered crispy, spicy goodness. The Red Curry with Beef brought coconut-rich comfort. The Crab Fried Rice satisfied, and the Mango Sticky Rice landed the plane. White Elephant has been part of the South San Francisco dining landscape for more than 20 years, and I hope we're eating here for another 20. Culinary passport stamped. Bacon discovered. Curry consumed. Taste buds satisfied. Come hungry...and Go Big!!!

First time stopping by this area despite driving past it so many times, and we've finally tried…read moreWhite Elephant to satisfy the Thai food cravings. It's a decent local Thai spot, but I did find the food to be average. It was good but underwhelming. What we ordered: Pad Thai Papaya Salad Eggrolls Mango Sticky Rice FOOD: 7/10 The food was fine overall, but nothing really stood out this time. It just didn't have that wow factor that makes me want to come back right away. It's good in a pinch if you're nearby and craving Thai food, but not super memorable compared to other spots in the Bay. SERVICE: 8/10 Service was fine and standard. The lady who served us was very nice. AMBIANCE: 7/10 The restaurant itself is casual and comfortable, with a simple, neighborhood Thai spot feel. I did really like the artwork and paintings throughout, as well as the small shrine they have, which added character and authentic culture to the space. The lighting pieces were also a nice touch. Overall, White Elephant is an okay go-to if you're nearby and want something quick and familiar, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way for.

Quail + Crane -- An Incredible Breakfast Experience…read more We stayed at the Hyatt SFO for a little staycation and received complimentary breakfast at Quail + Crane the following morning. I honestly wasn't expecting breakfast to become one of the highlights of our stay, but it absolutely did. First, the setting is beautiful. Sitting there enjoying breakfast with the gorgeous view immediately made the morning feel special. The freshly squeezed orange juice was fantastic, and I have to give an unexpected amount of praise to the fruit plate -- possibly the best fruit plate I've ever had. Everything was incredibly fresh, perfectly ripe, beautifully presented, and actually tasted as good as it looked. Then came breakfast! I ordered the Eggs Benedict with Dungeness crab, accompanied by potatoes and greens, and it was phenomenal. The eggs were beautifully prepared, there was a generous amount of crab, and everything worked perfectly together. My husband created his own omelette with bacon, ham, spinach and cheese, also with potatoes, and his meal was equally fantastic. Everything arrived fresh, hot and beautifully presented. But what really took our experience to another level was the service. Our waitress was the ONLY server working the entire room, which was completely full, and somehow she made us feel as though we were the only people in the restaurant. I genuinely don't know how she did it. She was attentive, warm, personable and never once made us feel rushed or forgotten. Watching her take care of an entire dining room while still providing that level of individual attention was impressive. She deserves tremendous recognition. We also had the pleasure of meeting Shawn, who I believe was a manager, and he embodied hospitality. He personally welcomed us, asked how our stay was going, whether we were enjoying our view and Club Level accommodations, and of course how we were enjoying the restaurant. It never felt like a scripted manager check-in. He was genuinely kind, professional and interested in our experience. That interaction stayed with us. We would happily return knowing Shawn was in the building because he made us feel that well taken care of. My only constructive feedback would be regarding our initial interaction with the host. The welcome felt noticeably less warm than the rest of our experience. We were asked to wait approximately 10 minutes despite several tables appearing to be available, and the interaction was fairly dry, without much of a greeting or smile. It wasn't a major issue, but because the hospitality from everyone else was so exceptional, the difference stood out. A warmer initial welcome would make the experience seamless from beginning to end. That said, once we were seated, Quail + Crane absolutely knocked it out of the park. Beautiful views, fantastic food, incredibly fresh ingredients and service that made an already wonderful staycation even more memorable. Shawn and our incredible waitress -- thank you. You are exactly what great hospitality looks like. We will absolutely be back.

Unfortunately, this restaurant had gone downhill. The view is still very beautiful, and there is a…read moremajor premium for it. Seating is decent depending on where you get seated and how crowded the restaurant is. When we went this time, it was much more crowded and we got seated at a tight area where servers slid behind me and another seat that was less than a foot away rather than walking around to a wider area. Service was alright and food was served promptly. No top tier service despite the price being equivalent to our experience at the Rosewood on Sand Hill. If I am paying that much, at least have the staff be able to explain each dishes and the origin of the food. Lastly, the food was worse than before. The Chilean Sea Bass was slightly overcooked. The Pad Thai and Shrimp Fried Rice were okay, since they are hard to mess up. The dumpling soup was okay and it being in a bowl made of plastic felt a little off putting considering the price. The California Roll was very expensive despite not being anything special. The cheesecake dessert also got smaller than last time and they gave less fruits than before. The only dish that tasted great this time were the Aloha Island sushi rolls, which were $34 for 4 bites. Portions are also on the smaller side at this restaurant, and having to order extra food to be full when it is already expensive is not great when the food had gone downhill. I really wanted to like this place, but I guess not. Also the manager recently changed.

Service was great! The adobo rice was a huge serving--definitely good for 3-4 people--and came with…read moregenerous, big chunks of meat. The pinakbet was good, although I'd describe it as more Pinakbet Tagalog than Pinakbet Ilocano. I personally prefer the Ilocano style, which has a stronger bagoong flavor. It's a casual, laid-back restaurant, perfect for an easy meal with family or friends. Parking is mostly street parking and can be a little challenging on busy days, so keep that in mind when visiting.

5 stars for the Kare-kare and Bicol Express!…read more The kare-kare had tender, fall-off-the bone oxtail, beautifully cooked veggies in a thick perfectly timplado peanut sauce! Loved the plated presentation too. Colorful greens on top. I've never had Bicol Express so this being my first time trying it, has set the bar high! Loved the veggies, meat and the gata sauce with slight spicy kick. Sarap!! Consider me a fan of Patio Filipino! This will be on our list for a celebratory night out with the family. Salamat po! Parking tip, there is a parking lot in the back.

This place is amazing. I absolutely love singing here. I really enjoy itI plan to come here oftenread more

Stay clear of this place. Our experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish…read more 1. Extremely rude staff: All of the staff were rude from the moment we walked in. When we questioned the automatic tip because we felt it was unfair given the poor service, a young girl cashier with glasses actually got up from behind the register and got in our faces. Completely unacceptable behavior toward paying customers. 2. $50 deposit: They initially were not going to refund our $50 deposit until we specifically asked about it. 3. Automatic 20% tip: A 20% tip was automatically added to our bill. Considering the terrible service we received, we absolutely did not feel a 20% tip was warranted. 4. Misleading information about the room: We were told we had to get a larger room because they were fully booked. We later found out that they had several empty rooms, which made us feel that we were intentionally misled into paying more. Overall, this place was overpriced, the customer service was extremely poor, and we felt we were not treated honestly. Rude staff, misleading practices, and not worth the money. Stay clear of this place. -- Update: Sherry -- I'd like to clarify a few points in your response. That guest did not leave earlier than the rest of our party. Regardless, your staff should have proactively informed us about the $50 deposit reimbursement. We only received the reimbursement after we specifically asked about it. Our entire party treated your staff respectfully and never raised our voices. In contrast, the young woman with glasses who came out from behind the counter raised her voice at us. We also have video documenting what occurred. Additionally, one of your staff members made physical contact with someone in our party. Please let me know if there is an upper manager or another member of management we can speak with regarding this incident. From the moment we arrived, our party felt that the staff was rude and unwelcoming. This was not limited to one interaction. Finally, regarding the $80 automatic tip: we understand that your policy states the 20% gratuity is automatically added, and we saw the policy when we entered. However, when we expressed that we were dissatisfied with the service and asked for the tip to be adjusted, we were told it could not be changed. We understand the policy, but we believe customers should have an avenue to raise concerns about an automatically added gratuity when the service does not meet expectations.