On the way back home from the Bay Area and decided to stop by for ramen at 88 Bao Bao. First time…read morevisiting 88 Bao Bao so I was excited to check out this place. And it did not disappoint! This spot is located in a shopping plaza and there are plenty of parking. Inside is well organized and clean with plenty of dining tables and cool wall decors. There is a wall-mounted TV displaying the culture. Once inside, I was greeted and welcomed to pick any open table. There is a table-top digital touch pad which displays the full menu and browse through to select items to order including drinks except for water which can be requested from the server. Many different selections for ramen flavor and dim sum!! Placed an order the following: ***Wonton ramen with bok choy and egg, mild spiciness $15.99 - 5/5 ***Shrimp and pork shaomai $13.95 - 5/5 ***Green tea (cold) $3 - 4/5 The server also provided some water as requested. The wonton ramen was sooo good and delicious! And I love bok choy anytime! The shrimp and pork shaomai was very savory and tasty! The chili sauce could be a bit more spicy but it was still good! The green tea cold drink was very refreshing and soothing, especially on a hot day. Staff are very friendly and courteous. Great customer service and very respectful. Will be back again when in the area. I highly recommend!

Oooh things have changed since I last came here. They have tablets at table side to place your…read moreorder now. Which is nice. I think they should give you an option to pay at the tablet too though, instead of going to the front counter. I imagine the lineup can still get long if it is busy. But it worked out for us on the day that my friend and I came. It did not take long after we placed our order for each of the items to come out. I appreciated that they brought the sweet item last as our "dessert". I am excited that 88Bao Bao has expanded their menu options too! For example, the cute panda custard bun is something I haven't tried before. It's not as cute as the pictures though, just keep in mind hahah. I have to say, though, a lot of the prices have gone up since the last time I was here; and between two people who had ordered about four or five dishes, two fruit drinks, with taxes and tip it up to $95! I think this place does well for their dumplings and xiao long bao. The wonton chili oil wasn't as flavorful or spicy as I am used to at other Chinese restaurants. For the small space, they certainly use it well with several tables available. They keep the dining area and the bathroom relatively clean as well. The restaurant was 3/4 full when we were there, but still not too noisy that you couldn't have conversations. The TV plays random YouTube music videos. Overall, a decent experience. I like that they had expanded their menu options and provide a tablet to order at the tables. I just hope that they can maintain the quality of their many items. It has gotten a little more expensive, understandably, so I don't imagine coming back too often. I always love their guava fruit drink though so I do recommend that.

If you haven't tried the birria and tres leches cake yet, you are seriously missing out! The birria…read morewas incredibly flavorful--tender, juicy meat with rich consommé that hits all the right spots. Every bite was packed with authentic seasoning and that perfect slow-cooked texture. And the tres leches cake? Wow. Moist, sweet, and creamy without being overwhelming. It was the perfect balance--light and indulgent at the same time. The kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes and just savor. Highly recommend both. 10/10. Will definitely be coming back for more!

OMG! Always great food. This is definitely our go-to rib place…read more Service with a smile. Shout out to KiShawn, the owner. Always upbeat and personable. We've followed him to Morgan Territory and Six Cocktails. Check out his Instagram and Facebook for other venue updates.

Stopped by Livermore's farmers market and wow this did not disappoint. Given I was hangry after my…read morehair appointment but I knew this was the right move. Got the 1 meat 1 side plate for $16 and was more than full. The rub on the ribs I got was insane and the mac n cheese creamy. Ribs fell off the bone wow. When I got home I added some veggies cuz i am that girl now , and some pickled jalapenos. 100 would get again.

Sad Papa Urb's is closing! A staple in Filipino fusion in the Central Valley will be missed. Thank…read moreyou for the Sisig Fries memories through the years and the free ice cream the last day open on Friday 3/13/26. My kids grew up into young adulthood with Papa Urbs in their orbit. So thankful for your 15 years! Good luck to the Papa Urbs fam!! Much love and respect.

I ordered the pancit, lumpia and sisig tacos on my first stop in. I loved that the tacos had fresh…read morejalapeno on them, as they added a nice crunch and heat to the taco. It was definitely a dish I'd consider ordering again. The lumpia didn't hit my "favorite" list- but it does hit the "like" list at least! I think the large corn kernels/peas just through me off a bit being that they were most prominent. I've driven by this establishment countless times telling myself I'd try them one day- they're definitely worth the stop.

Why is no one talking about this place?! This place is an absolute hidden gem. The pupusas were…read moreridiculously delicious -- perfectly thick, STUFFED with melty cheese, and packed with flavor. The crispy cheese on the edges alone deserved its own round of applause. The curtido and salsa were fresh and balanced, not overpowering, just the perfect complement. And let's talk about the fried plantains with beans and sour cream... WOW. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, the beans were rich and savory, and that cool sour cream on top tied everything together beautifully. Don't let the fact that it's inside a gas station deter you! It's a definite must try! Super reasonable prices, and food that clearly tastes homemade. The owners are so kind and service on point! Call ahead if you're on a time crunch because they are made fresh otherwise be patient, it's worth it! I'll definitely be back -- this spot is too good not to share (but also tempting to gatekeep).

Unfortunately there's no picture! Back story: since we…read moremoved from the Bay we have been looking for a pupuseria for years! I got home, ripped the foil and added my curtido and salsa! First bite..... And woo-hoo ! Explosion of flavor! The masa for the pupusa wasn't dry , the ratio of filling to masa, perfection! Definitely did not disappoint! Jalapeno/cheese and revuelta was what I ordered! Hands down 100/10 Will update with pictures when we go back, cuz we going back!

Whoo hoo!! FINALLY got to try their burgers and now I'm obsessed and they are definitely my go to…read morefor my smashed burger craving. I went to a place in OC which I thought was the best and Smash'd definitely represents for NorCal!! We got there to the Blue Oak Brewing Company a bit early thinking they started at 1 but found out that they actually started at 2. No worries, Blue Oak is a nice place for drinks and to hang around!! At 2 they start to take orders. Keep in mind because they make everything fresh it does take a bit for preparation but it is SO WORTH IT!! Got the double usual with caramelized onions and it's perfection. Crunchy, juicy, so much flavor and not greasy at all. And the bun they use is soft and pillowy. We had gotten some ketchup packets but it was perfect without it!! When I first looked at it I thought it was too much food and I would save some of it. BUT my mouth and brain had other thoughts .... I couldn't stop eating it and devoured it.... Even though my tummy said I was getting full it was worth feeling stuffed! Can't wait to get my next one but I definitely need to pace myself!!

They moved location recently (call to check for new address), it's down the street…read more We came mid day and waited about 30 minutes (we were told of the wait time prior to ordering). We didn't mind waiting, love the transparency. Burgers overall were just okay. Theres no unique taste or seasoning to it besides salt and pepper (which is great, if it were steaks). The jalapeños tasted like jarred ones from the store. No sauce was given Besides ketchup. The fries were frozen fries and reheated, nothing special whatsoever.

Have tried to get to this stand several times in the past as well as today. He is never where the…read moremap says he should be. I will Mo longer waste my gas to try to patronize this small business owner. Sorry to have missed the chance to try your BBQ. It LOOKED delicious.

Good barbecue is tough to find around here. And great barbecue? I've only had it once in Northern…read moreCalifornia. Until today. Pitmaster/Chef Michael has an amazing backstory. I actually stumbled across the Dirty Pit BBQ page on the Nextdoor app, where he had posted a video about an unhoused community member who needed a bike. Michael was reaching out to the community and using his platform to see if anyone had an old bike they were getting rid of, or even one to sell and he would buy it and then gift it to the man. Today, Michael told me that he saw the person just the other day, and someone came through with the bike. As I stood talking with him, enjoying my meal (more on that in a second), there was not one but two other people who were standing nearby. Michael offered both of them some food and a smile, saying he knows how hard it is out here. I don't know that I've seen that level of generosity ever at a food stand, and I'm here for it. The question, then, is Does the food measure up? And that's an easy one to answer. I was the third party in line at about 12:15 this afternoon, shortly after opening, so I was able to get a good look at what I was already smelling. No one got to the front before being offered a sample - a bite of tri-tip or a burnt end or an oxtail - which was a great way to try almost everything in one visit. Amazingly, there were zero misses, and everything on the menu was as delicious as Chef Michael described. I chose tri-tip, ribs, and burnt ends for my plate, with mac n cheese and beans as my sides (though I was also offered a sample of collard greens, as well), and I can tell you this: the biggest problem you're going to have is narrowing down your choices. The tri-tip is tender and flavorful, and the temperature was a very nice medium rare. The oxtails had a fantastic homemade blend of seasoning. I don't often order oxtails, but these had such a comfort-food quality that I immediately realized I've been missing out. The pork ribs were large, meaty, and perfectly seasoned. The burnt ends had an incredible glaze. I brought a bite of mac n cheese over to take a dip in the burnt end sauce and almost fell over, it was so good. The mac n cheese was exactly what you want it to be - a nice crust on top, and cheesy, gooey goodness all throughout. As for the beans and the collard greens: I can't remember ever having better beans or greens anywhere, ever, and that's after living in the South for over a decade. The greens were incredible - so often they're too salty or bitter, but I could eat a whole plate of these. And the beans were the most savory, hearty bbq beans you've ever seen. I've literally never been excited about bbq beans, because so often people either heat them up straight from a can, or cook them in a way that makes them taste like they're canned anyway. These beans were insane, and that in an of itself is kind of an insane thing to say about beans. All of that to say, this is competition-winning-level stuff here. And let's put this in context - at this point, Chef Michael has his meats and sides all kept in catering trays lined with foil, which would make it tricky for an all-day setup. But he's been selling out before anything gets too dry. I've been fortunate to be at the front of the proverbial line of a few of the best (Texas Monthly Top 50 - actual best!) bbq places in Texas before they blew up (Corkscrew in Spring when it was a trailer and a tent, Tejas in Tomball when it was a chocolate shop), as well as most of the famous spots, and I am completely confident in saying that if Chef Michael keeps up this level of smoking and cooking, we're looking at what could become the gold standard for NorCal bbq.

OMG! So yummy! Service was impeccable! Not our first time there and definitely won't be our…read morelast! Move to Lincoln Center! Y'all need a bigger restaurant! Matt and Leah Thomas Lou and Anita Collier

This was our first time visiting Fired Pizza, and we had a great experience from the moment we…read morearrived. The hostess greeted us right away and was really friendly. Since it was our first visit, she took the time to tell us a little about the restaurant, which was a nice touch. We were seated outside, and the patio area was really nice and comfortable. When our server came over, she went through the September specials with us, and we ended up ordering from the specials menu. The food was amazing! We had one of the wood-fired pizzas, and even though it was only a 14-inch pie, it was more than enough for the two of us. We actually had leftovers to take home. Of course, I had to order dessert, and that was amazing too. Great food, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

This was one of the best meals I've had the pleasure of enjoying in some time. Came here and tried…read morea little of everything...stuffed myself to the gills. Everything was fantastic from start to finish and came out of the kitchen in glorious succession. The pompushki was buttery and soft, the tater tots were perfectly crisp, the loaded pirogies were stuffed full of cheesy potato goodness, and the khachapuri, oh my gosh, the khachapuri. Absolute heaven. I cannot wait to come back and do it all again.

Love the pierogis! They taste like my grandma's use to make! Always look forward to the farmers…read moremarket so I can taste some of my childhood!!

Great prices for good quality rolls. In Manteca, there isn't a sushi place that's good in my…read moreopinion. I found Jimmies one day and I haven't ordered from any other place since. Ordered from here multiple times and each time I am never disappointed! I will gladly make the 30 min drive from Manteca to Stockton for the sushi here.

This place is a hole in a wall. Its located inside Mr. D Bar. Came to get a drink one day and…read morenoticed DoorDash couriers were coming in and out picking up orders. The cooks were fast and provided good service. My favorite, the Lion King rolls. It was warm and savory. The salmon wasn't over cooked. Definitely a nice place to get lunch and grab nice cold beers.