This is definitely a hidden gem and worth the drive from SF. They also are perfect for catering pickup. The food is super delicious and reminds me of my grandma's cooking. I thoroughly enjoyed the healthy turkey lumpia. Most recently, I ordered a large tray of lumpia for a holiday potluck. The owners were super accommodating and they even timed it so that the lumpia came piping hot for pickup. They texted me before the pickup just to time everything accordingly in case I was running late. Last, they even gave us 4 lumpias "for the road" knowing we probably wouldn't resist eating some on the way to the party. You must try this spot. Oh yeah, stocked up on their Atchara. I bought two jars worth so hopefully it'll last me a week or so since it'll be eating it with everything. read more

I tried the turkey lumpia sliders with pineapple and it was delicious. The outdoor seating area is also very cute and great for hanging out with friends. read more

Thank Que Grill - Turkey lumpia sliders - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

On the way home to Alameda from an overnight trip, we were reminded how excited we had been to visit Thank Que Grill and that we had the time during spring break to visit! The food was delicious, we had the lumpia sliders and a fruit salad that was really yummy. The service was wonderful! We were offered something to try, were given recommendations, and they were nice enough to chat with us, recommending the marinated tofu in the future. Lastly, in the nicest gesture, they provided us a second fruit salad cup so my partner could try! Really worth a visit, especially for the delicious food, and wonderful customer service! They have seating inside and an outdoor space that is welcoming. read more

Thank Que Grill - Lumpia sliders with fries, dipping sauce, and ketchup. Includes pineapple in each slider on pan de sal buns. - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Get their lumpia! Good size, super flavorful. Bowls were bomb. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out. read more

Thank Que Grill - Menu - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

First of all thank you Rene too welcome us too his Restaurant. I consider this place a Hidden Gem you guys missing out a good Filipino food. Me and wife ordered there Famous chicken bowl and Sisig bowl plus 6 Lumpia, all the food is phenomenal, the chicken reminds me when I was in the Philippines it gives me nostalgic taste. The sisig is chefs kiss this is how sisig taste supposed too be very flavorful and the Lumpia are pack of protein inside the flavor is sooo good. Verdic 10/10 is a must try place and they have huge parking lot very convenient.. read more

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Yummy food! Definitely a hidden gem. The owners are super nice. Definitely worth a try. Easy parking. Love their lumpia and sandwiches.

Date: 9/5/2024 Time: 1:05 PM 74° Sunny A shout out to Victor G and Jim D, two of my fellow yelpers. I would have never known about Thank Que Grill until I read their reviews. Thanks, Victor & Jim. I came here with somebody who I know is a Lyft driver. D. Broadnax treated me to lunch earlier because he and I knew some of the same people from two different high schools. Thank Que Grill is a hidden gem, a brick & mortar on Dennison Street, not far the cross street of Embarcadero E in Oakland. Depending on which direction one is headed to this destination, from Oakland it is a left turn on Dennison; from Alameda it is cross the Park Street Bridge, left on 23rd Avenue, continue straight ahead on E. 7th Street onward to Embarcadero E and right turn on Dennison. Service was attentive, but the wait time for lunch was about 15 minutes. At the time, the restaurant had an influx of restaurant patrons and ran out of chicken for the Thank Que Bowl. No problem, patience is a virtue. No drama here. Life is too short for drama. The chef needed to prepare the chicken. Our bowls were freshly prepared and quite enjoyable. We were also comp an order of Shanghai lumpia. The lumpias were on point, especially with my garlic vinegar. Seating capacity indoor is 18 people. Outdoor patio is more spacious and the ambiance is casual and comfortable. Based on my observation, there are 4 community tables with benches, 3 small tables with a pair of chairs and a long table with tall barstools. Great outdoor dining area for chillaxin' while enjoying lunch during the summer months. The only drawback I have, and it is not the restaurant's fault, is I don't drive and there is no public transportation nearby. I will return for a future visit. Finally, thanks to D. Broadnax for treating me to a wonderful lunch and for the laughs. I'm still laughing about them June birthdays. LOL. read more

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Delicious food. Warm family vibe. I passed this place a lot on my way in and out of Alameda. O gave us a delicious sample. read more

Thank Que Grill - Cute little menu, good genuine food, warm family service. - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Came in after work on a Thursday and this was my first time at this place . I think it was the owner and maybe his mom, but it was an elderly lady in the restaurant and they were both so welcoming and kind. I think it was the owner, but he was the one that made my food. He explained the menu in full detail and what made each meal special and how he added his own touch. He also gave me a sample of the chicken they use for the banh mi and banh mi bowl, it was delicious. I ended up getting the thank que bowl and the sisig garlic aioli fries. Both were made fresh and I was in and out within 15 minutes. This place has indoor and outdoor seating. It's kind of tucked away so I've never seen it before but the sign they put up I pass it every day after work so I wanted to try. Did not disappoint!! I feel like it's so hard to find Filipino food around Oakland with out having to drive down to San Leandro or all the way to Daly City. Hope this business gets the credit and exposure they deserve and thrive!! Will be back with friends next time :) read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Thank Que Grill is an amazing local restaurant, with an outstanding team behind its delicious food and great service. Chef Rene served as a guest speaker for my school club, the Business & Entrepreneurship Club. He shared his story and catered the event, serving his turkey lumpia and sliders. Everyone highly enjoyed the food he brought, with many people saying it was the best lumpia they've had! Chef Rene and his family were super kind and created a memorable experience for students in my club through his demonstration on how to wrap the perfect lumpia. Thank you so much to Chef Rene & family for an unforgettable event of valuable discussion and amazing food! read more

Thank Que Grill - Sliders & Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Food lacks flavor. We got the banh mi and fries. We had to add salt and pepper to the fries when we got home, but still didn't get much flavor out of it. Banh mi was missing liver pate. To top it off, prices are on the high side for food that's not flavorful. I don't think we'll be back. read more

I ordered a tray of lumpia's for my July 4th bbq and they were a hit! Food: the lumpia's are turkey which I love because they are a little bit healthier and honestly my family and friends could not taste the difference and kept saying the lumpia's were delicious! Service: The team was so kind and helpful. I ordered somewhat last minute because I was overly ambitious thinking I could make lumpias myself. They were able to complete my order even though they had a pop up event on the 4th. When I went to pick them up, the team was super nice and friendly. They were grilling at a pop up event and gave me a chicken sample and it was so tasty and tender. Will try the bahn-mi next time! Will definitely order again! read more

This is one of those spots that really gives the local, homey vibe. Being filipino myself, I found that sort of connection to the menu even though there are differences from traditional methods. By saying that, the food speaks for itself and its delicious. The owner was really friendly and broke their menu down for us with even a history of how Thank Que Grill became what it is. We ordered the Sisig Fries, Lumpia, and Lumpia Sliders. Everything was made to order and piping hot once it was brought to the table. The sisig are infant-approved, especially the aioli thats laid on top of the fries. We didnt finish our food and took a good amount home as the food is on the heavier side but thats not necessarily a bad thing. Im coming here again in the future and trying their Chicken Banh Mi. read more

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Please run and checkout this amazing fresh and fresh and fresh food! Now, if you know anything about this area you know that there's no food, fresh or otherwise, in this area off Embarcadero. I work around the corner and short of the hot dog cart on the corner, we out of luck, especially with the recent closing of Quinn's. Well, my colleague had the Rice bowl with chicken and Turkey lumpia while I had the ThankQue salad with BBQ.... Yes, BBQ tofu! Yum! Let's get into this salad. It was delicious. First of all the salad had cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, romaine, jalapeno, carrots, pickled salad, bean sprouts, and my God, the bbq tofu was so flavorful and well made, and I promise that homemade dressing was everything!!! Now, my colleague was thoroughly impressed, as I, with the grill on the patio where their signature bbq chicken as made. No complaints! These men were welcoming, happy and proud of their food, as well as offered samples of their bbq chicken. Good service, value, and a comfortable setting. That patio is the perfect escape from the city streets and stale offices. read more

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When I came here, this Filipino barbecue joint had somewhat limited hours, so check before you go. I thought the food was pretty good. Order at the counter. Very casual place. Easy parking next-door. service was great. I would certainly eat here again. read more

Amazing food, very fresh and full of flavor. Definitely different from regular street food, in a really good way. Highly recommend this place for a great meal read more

I ordered the pork belly sisig over rice, it came in a bowl and the portion was just perfect. All I can say is I can't wait to order it again. The pork belly was perfectly diced in small squares. Similar to those diced frozen carrots you see in the supermarket frozen section. Also with the sisig was atchara which sweet pickled julienned green papaya and bell peppers. The atchara tied the whole dish to help offset the fat of the pork belly sisig. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Nice little joint. Very Clean. Good food. ExtremelyFriendly. ...... great! ---------###########

The lumpia here is delicious! Staff here are friendly and is my go to for Filipino food whenever I'm in the area.

TQG smacks! Tucked away from the noise of the city, TQG is like an oasis heading toward coast guard island. I had the Sisig fries, BBQ Chicken bowl, bbq chicken banh mi, lumpia, and the fruit salad. I recommend all of it, but when i come back I'm definitely getting the sisig fries again and trying the lumpia sliders. Service was amazing! That's the Filipino culture but you really feel it in here. Outdoor seating options with a nice covered patio. read more

Thank Que Grill - Part of the menu. There are specials and off-menu items as well. - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a conference in Oakland and these were one of the vendors that served us food. I'm pretty critical of Filipino food as my family serves up some pretty mean dishes but here was my experience. AMBIANCE: They were hosting at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center as opposed to their upcoming brick-and-mortar. Their setup was simple and nice. FOOD: Pancit (Recommend) Pancit is a staple Filipino dish found at numerous feasts and celebrations, consisting of stir-fried noodles with meat and vegetables such as chicken, pork, shrimp, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, and cabbage. Shanghai Lumpia (Recommend) A medley of ground pork, carrots, celery, onions, water chestnuts, oyster sauce, salt & pepper all delivered in a crunchy wrap. BBQ Chicken (Recommend) Juicy chicken that was well marinated with a pleasantly sweet and zest to it. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Rene and Leo represented Thank Que Grill and they were kind and friendly people. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Awesome! Delicious food that was very comforting. I approve and I'm sure my elders would approve too. A simple menu that's not too flashy. I'm glad to see a growth in Filipino food businesses so whether it's your first time or not, be sure to check them out. I wish Kuya Rene and his team all the best. #FilipinoFoodMovement Tips: * Follow them on social media for updates. read more

Thank Que Grill - Woooo! - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

First time experience to Thank Que Grill and I was immediately greeted with true Filipino gracious, old country, amazing hospitality! Rene the owner & staff ran me thru all the menu options with a sampler taste and the decision was made - Pinoy style BBQ chicken sandwich that was hands down the BEST sandwich I've ever eaten - and I'm not ordinarily a sandwich guy! Btw - took my sandwich a block away to the marina & had myself a fantastic picnic! Thank you again Rene for the gracious pinoy hospitality! See you soon, Belo read more

Best hole in the wall find for Filipino food. Happy to have found this place. We ordered the sisig fries and the sisig over rice. Found it cute that there is a menu item made by the owner's son. A true family business. read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Was on my way to eat lunch at Jack London Square when I saw a spinning sign and a point in the right direction to Filipino BBQ. I wasn't aware of any Filipino food in the neighborhood right across from the Coast Guard Island entrance so had to check it out. The menu was focused on a handful of dishes, and we tried two for this round (because there will be other rounds): Thank Que Bowl and the Lumpia Sliders. DELICIOUS! My bowl had a healthy portion and was filling with all its yumminess. The lumpia was sold out when we visited, so we'll have to come back to try that next! I would've liked to have eaten on an actual plate and use actual utensils when dining in instead of using to-go boxes, but that wasn't a show-stopper. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the backyard was super cute! I can see a large family gathering on the patio and having a good, tasty meal together. Mabuhay! read more

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We ate their Friday, had the Bahn Me Sandwich, Turkey Lumpia, Chicken Bowl.... The 2-day marinated bbq chicken is crazy good, owner very nice, new covered patio is great, safe free parking right there, Island adjacent, and, Beer and Wine coming very soon! I'm married to a filipino and this place is legit!!! Open Thurs-Sat as of now. IGNORE THE HATER(S) !!!!!!! read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

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I noticed my review missing again! Well i actually went today and tried this place. Its edible. But how much do you want to spend on lunch $24 and I didn't get a drink! I drank free water Like I originally posted...OVERPRICED!!! Look at the picture of the lumpia $7 for 3 pieces They are nothing special They're good but not worth paying double what there worth Bahn mi sandwich It was ok Too much cilantro stems that you can't bite through so you end up pulling it all out in one bite. And its $14!!! Way overpriced ! I could be a decent place if they had decent prices I will NOT return due to prices!!! read more

I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. I stopped in there about 10 minutes ago. Lol plate didn't even make it 5 minutes after leaving anyways I haven't been to this area of Oakland in a long time so I decided to know let me try this restaurant am I glad that I did most definitely not only was the ambience chill Clean smelled amazing. The food is exceptional the pork sisig is cooked so well it's tender. It's juicy the papaya salad on the top is acidic but not to vinegar not to mention the rice is perfectly cooked and the jalapeños are a wonderful touch. The sisig over rice plate is overall 10 out of 10 for me. Can't wait to come back for the sisig fries and Bon me sandwich. read more

A tiny fast food gem hidden away in what appears to be an industrial area on the waterfront in Oakland. It is close to a large marijuana dispensary. New, clean, family run. 5 or six Phillipino choices. The lumpia were hot off the fryer. The bun mi were either pork chicken or turkey. We were told the meat was marinated for 2 days and they were covered in a delicious barbecue sauce. Mom, grandma, uncle, nephew, and father were all behind the counter doing something. It hit the spot! read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered the TQG Spring Salad, super refreshing , awesome toppings, and the Chicken on top was perfect. Also had the Shanghai Lumpia, they fry to order so they come super fresh, hot , and crispy! Will definitely be back read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

Lite California Filipino Fare. Fresh! On point and personable with the chef giving recommendations and samples Clean inside but they do have a patio in front and in back! Will try again July 1st since they are going on vacation for June. read more

I saw the sign for Filipino Barbecue on the Oakland Embarcadero by the Coast Guard Base. Thank Que Grill, it must be new. It has been open for approximately one month. Oakland has limited Filipino restaurants let alone a barbecue eatery. Saturday night and I knew my better half had nothing prepared so it was up to me to provide the goods. I decided I would visit the Thank Que Grill and see if they have the Filipino barbecue with that distinct flavor, think when you go to a Filipino party and the chicken skewers are being grilled. I noticed on the overhead menu Shanghai lumpia, Filipino sliders (turkey), a special salad, a Filipino Banh Mi Sandwich with chicken and the Thank Que bowl were the featured items. The bowl was appealing choice with barbecue chicken with a special Filipino authentic sauce. I ordered two of those. My food was going to be take-out but next time I want to sit in the outdoor patio and enjoy being outside. The owner Renee gave me detailed information on how the different items were cooked and the distinct flavors. Yes, this is not your typical adobo and pancit restaurant, this is the authentic Filipino barbecue food that you have when you go to the Indoor/Outdoor Filipino party. The fun parties with great food, drinks, music and acourse dancing. The barbecue chicken in the Thank Que Bowl was moist and tender, and the sauce- a little sweetness in it. Yumms! Two scoops of rice plus the pickled vegetables were a tasty treat, have not had those in some time. I remember my Aunties would add them as an additional flavor item. The shanghai lumpias were tasty and not greasy, gobbled those up right away. I'm glad I ordered 2 orders, three large lumpias in per each order. Thank Que Grill has filled a big void for Filipino Food in Oakland. 5 stars! read more

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Saw this driving by today and dipped in. I am already addicted to the sisig fries! Super generous with the toppings and the sauce is amazing. Pork belly is tender and flavorful. Had the bahn mi and it is incredible. Packed with delicious BBQ chicken! The pickle is made with papaya and coconut vinegar, bread was perfect. This is not some anemic street sandwich; it is plentiful and filling and a real treat. The staff were great. Super friendly and attentive. The whole place is very clean. The patio is inviting and I will be eating there when I visit again. read more

We had delicious Filipino BBQ @thankquegrill (opposite to the entrance to Coast Guard Island on Dennison. Look for the school parking lot.) I had the Filipino Banh Mi (sandwich). I was looking forward to eating the other half when I got home but someone got to it before me!! My son had the barbecue over rice. I brought home the lumpia sliders for later (I had to beg my son to leave me one slider!!) I brought home the Filipino salad for my husband. There are a few indoor tables. Perfect sheltering on a rainy day like today! There is an outdoor patio and which looks great when the weather is better. I can't wait to come back and listen to music out there. I will definitely be back for more very soon. (My son is wearing his Oakland based "La Misa Negra" tee shirt.) #thankquegrill #filipinofoodlove #coastguardislandalameda #coastguardisland #lamisanegra read more

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I heard about this place from an Oaklandside.org article on new restaurant openings in Oakland. I ordered the Filipino Style BBQ Banh Mi, which was SUPER yum! It's probably my new favorite banh mi! I'd say the only thing missing from the sandwich was a fried egg. In case you didn't know, a fried egg makes almost every sandwich better. I also had the Lumpia Shanghai. It was good but I was disappointed that there were only three pieces. I'm thinking it should be five or six for an order. Also, I'd like to see an alternative lumpia dipping sauce to sweet chili sauce. Maybe offer white vinegar with garlic and/or some Datu Puti Spiced Vinegar. I met the owner, Chef All Day Rene...he introduced me to the staff and was very friendly while I asked him a bunch of questions. I'd like to see them expand their opening days (only Thursday to Saturday for now) and their menu sooner than later. In particular, I'm hoping they'll add some Filipino silog dishes in the future. They don't have to be open for breakfast to offer Filipino breakfast! I'll definitely be back for more! read more

I love banh mi and I'm always on the hunt for a new place, so when I saw this in a YouTube video, I knew I had to check it out. Cute little restaurant in the middle of nowhere, but their Filipino chicken banh mi is to die for! A little pricey, but trust me, well worth it! Chicken was tender and juicy, vegetables were fresh and crisp, bread was warm and perfect chewiness, people were warm and friendly, and parking was plentiful. Tables both inside and outside. Got to try their lumpia next time! read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino chicken Banh mi. The photos do not do it justice. - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

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Thank Que Grill is located in a small stall inside the Ashland Market & Cafe along with a couple other businesses. They don't have many items on their menu, and most items are different versions of each other on a different vessel. However, that helps make everything delicious due to the focus! The lumpia shanghai was yummy - simply a well made lumpia with finely ground meat, served with sweet chili sauce. Sure, I can get 10 pieces for half the price of this where I live in Daly City, but you gotta take what you can get in San Leandro! Also, their lumpia pieces are extra long, like a taquito. The Thank Que bowl was delicious, although smaller than I thought it'd be. Not much food goes for less than $10 these days though, so the portion wasn't that alarming. My boyfriend normally dislikes Filipino food, but he really liked the BBQ chicken! The sauce is sweet and tangy, and tastes like there's some other Asian flavoring mixed in (some notes of sweet and sour, some of a thick soy like oyster sauce). I love how well the BBQ sauce integrates over the steamed rice, and the light pickled papaya (atchara). The folks serving up this fresh take of Filipino food are super nice! They also have some other menu items that branch out into fusion type dishes. read more

Thank Que Grill - thank que bowl - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

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Delicious, safe parking and area, clean, a very welcoming space to eat delicious food. Profesional chef, so glad to find this place. read more

Pinoy way BBQ, rice and pickled papaya slaw! Ooooh yes! So glad we came across this hidden place. Located in the Ashland center off East 14th. Got super lucky with parking. There is construction on the streets and I almost walked right past it. It is literally hidden. The flyer on the window saved me from Looking around like an idiot. The menu selection is simple. Makes it easy to order. Presentation is thoughtful. Food is flavorful, nice chunky moist bites of chicken. The pickled papaya with the chicken and rice is sooooo Filipino!!!!!! Reminds me of home. Especially liked the bbq sauce. Right amount of sweet, tang and punch. Just like moms. Gave a 4 star cause I felt like I needed more! I'm a little pinay with a football player appetite! Lol!!! I could've ordered 2 rice plates just for me! (Now I know) The owner is super friendly, humble and you can tell he has a passion for the community. The business social handle can be found on FB and Instagram. Come and support this local business, Filipino owned! Salamat!!! read more

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We're glad to know that we can find delicious Filipino food (with a twist) nearby. We're originally from the city and moving to the East Bay- we couldn't find good Filipino food. The family and I have ordered to go a few times and have ordered 2 of everything. My family can't make up their minds when we eat here. So- we just order all of it. Lumpia, Bahn Mi sandwich, bowl, and sliders. They do offer catering as well. Owner is a really down to earth guy. Parking might be difficult. You can call in your order. If you haven't tried it- do it now. read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is excellent, and the service is fantastic. I will be back here and try their other food! read more

Thank Que Grill - Filipino Near Me - Oakland, California