I went to have lunch at Mendocino Farms today with a friend,…read moreAfter debating about where to go for a light meal, we settled on Mendocino Farms in Santana Row. Parking was easy in the nearby parking lot which is a stone's throw away from the restaurant. The menu is great for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, and they offer substitutions like tofu instead of chicken. I ordered a Thai Mango salad which was very refreshing while my friend ordered a Chimichurri steak salad. The salads were fresh but I wish mine had more dressing to make it a little more tangy. We sat outside and when I went inside for a napkin to dust the table, the waiter rushed with a cloth and cleaner to tidy up our table. Patio seating was spacious and inviting. The service was polite and welcome. I'll be coming here again with friends!

When I'm in the mood for a salad, which doesn't happen often, I almost always go to Mendocino Farms…read moreat Santana Row. It's conveniently located, with a parking garage right across the street. You place your order at the counter, and they bring the food out to your table. The portions are generous, so I usually end up with leftovers. Everything tastes fresh and crisp, and there's also a self-serve water station, which is a nice touch.

Ordering on the app was super easy and all the options looked super good! Service was great, we…read morewere greeted by a joyful employee and provided us our meals with a smile. :) Food was delicious, but I don't think there was any glaze on my salad? Other than that, I would definitely come back again to support a small business like this!

This review is for their wraps…read more First, I ordered this the fist time and got some salads, suggestion from someone else, and we did not like them. But this is not on the place, they are actually really fresh, it's because that other person requested very basic salads and I got me the same. I'm sure other salads are great. Now on to the wrap. I didn't see any reviews or photos on the wrap, let's change that. I got 2 wraps: 1 Blazing Bird and 1 Date Delight (for someone else). He did not like his for some reason, but I cant' say much because I didn't try it. I got the blazing bird and it is honestly one of the best wraps I've had. It is good, crunchy and their sauce that comes with it is yummy too. I first saw it and thought, WOW, this is big, but I ate it all. The only thing I would say is it could use a little more chicken. This is probably why I was able to finish it, it did lack some chicken. I also got the bone broth and that is also very delicious. Overall the wrap is a 4. It would be 5 if it had more chicken. I will still get the wrap and bone broth again.

I loved every aspect of my experience here. The food, the atmosphere, the staff... all of it! The…read moregrass fed steak with chimichurri sauce is divine and I will absolutely be coming back. My friend ordered the steak Sandwhich and thought the texture and flavor were exactly on point. Definitely recommend for a quick lunch after perusing the Valley Fair mall!

Ordered the barbecue ribs per so many Yelp reviews. They did not disappoint…read more The service was friendly and attentive. Food is ordered at the counter and there is nice seating inside and out.

Visiting friends in the area who recommended going to eat at this restaurant. The food is so…read moredelicious and the service and attention to detail is excellent.

For my first time dining in, my expectations were definitely exceeded. The ambience in the dining…read moreroom is great and our sever Crystal made sure our party was well taken care of. I came in with a couple of buddies and she made sure everything was great by checking up on us frequently and answering all of our questions on the menu. Her friendly service and attentiveness was a 10/10. Will be back.

Stumbled upon Sweetgreens after hearing good reviews about them. My husband and I decided to try…read morethem out. Everything was nice and clean inside Sweetgreens. We ordered a Green goddess and Miso glazed salmon bowl. Both were very good; but it's a bit on the pricier side. Not sure if we went on a bad day, but our order took longer than 30 minutes to get and we ordered online. Was a bit of a wait for an online order. One of the workers said they were backed up from online and in person. They only had 3 employees that day.

We wanted something healthy and different. We happened upon Sweetgreen and saw some of the bowls…read morepeople were enjoying in their outdoor patio so we decided to try it. We walked in, but didn't exactly know what to do. We looked for the menu and finally discovered it was behind us. The staff isn't very interactive. Nobody tells you hello or ask if you need any assistance so that was a little disconcerting. We noticed people ahead of us ordering on the kiosk so we figured this was a self service kind of order place. Our family of three each chose our bowls and watched with amazement how it would fill the grains and other bowl components in the robot style assembly. Our bowls were finished up by someone that added the additional touches. Each of us loved the flavor combinations on our bowls. I love that it had the macros on there so we could choose the best option for our nutrition needs. The trash was a bit full and definitely needed attending and I wasn't crazy about the basically no interaction from the staff. It just felt kind of cold but the food and concept are pretty awesome. We'd love it if you made it to "off strip" areas of Las Vegas.

Amazing 10/10, I…read moretried the chicken and beef plate. Both of them solid, there selections of sauces was great too! I recommend the white and spicy sauce. They got the food out fast and my group really enjoyed it. I personally prefer the chicken shawarma. The service was fantastic and it was our first time. They gave us recommendations and the falafels came out fresh. The place is definitely better than the chain places I've been too. It's in a cozy plaza. Definitely my go to spot in the future.

I'm baaaack with another review! I'll keep this one short since I've been writing stories in my…read moreprevious reviews. Let's get into it. Double Combo Plate I ordered - Turmeric Rice - Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Beef - The Works (Everything included) - Tzatziki sauce - Falafel (Side) - Waffle Fries (Side) Okay, the presentation of the combo plate wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing, but I looked past it. Unfortunately, the chicken and beef were lacking in flavor and were pretty dry. The portions were generous, though the gyro beef was sliced pretty thin. The veggies were actually fresh, which was a plus. The hummus was on the lighter side flavor-wise, while the Baha Ghanouj had a solid roasted aftertaste. The Achilles spread was... interesting. It was very fatty with a garlic aftertaste. It just wasn't my thang. The waffle fries were cool. They were fried well and had a good crunch, but nothing special. The falafel, though, was pretty disappointing. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch. They were very crunchy, but had a weird dish-soap aftertaste that I couldn't get past. I couldn't finish the rest. Sorry, but I'll be on the lookout for another Mediterranean spot.

First time at an Eataly and this Italian food chain's location in the Bay impressed me with the…read moreamount of selection and how big of a space it is. I only explored the 3rd floor market area and didn't dine at the restaurant, but they have such a wide variety of wine, cheese, bread, pasta, chocolates, and ready-made food. They are definitely on the pricier side and you can get some of these items for cheaper elsewhere, but to have so many options all in one place is super convenient!

The food was good overall, but I left feeling disappointed. I ordered the Pesto Basilico, and while…read moreit was served al dente, it tasted slightly undercooked to me. The portions were also quite small for the price. The highlight of the meal was definitely the dessert, it was delicious! Unfortunately, the serving was so small that we ended up ordering another one. The service was okay, but it felt slow at times. For example, our waiter took our drink order but didn't return for about 20 minutes to take our food order, which made the experience feel drawn out. The biggest reason I'm giving this review a lower rating is that there was a dog seated next to us. The restaurant had signs stating that dogs were not allowed, but the policy didn't appear to be enforced. Personally, I don't expect to be seated next to a dog when paying for an expensive meal, and it took away from the overall dining experience.

Koja rice burger is way better than the Japanese Moss Burger. Once awhile we crave for it and too…read morebad their location footprint keeps shrinking. For now, we could only enjoy it in the Valley Fair mall food court. Since seating is inside the food court, it's a bit on luck to see what tables you can get and how clean it is. The menu is tempting as usual. Service is not bad. While the line was long, a member immediately opened up another cashier station to speed up the pace. We got their combo, which is short rib with waffle fries, a pulled pork Koja, and a beef Koja. The combo is 19.99, and you can trade up the fountain drink with their seasonal drink of Kunquet green Thai tea for additional $3. Their poster said free ice cream with the combo order, but they did not hand me the ice cream. :( The food tasted good!! The combo is loaded with flavorful short rib cubes (no bones) on a bed of fresh salad. It was a good portion that I didn't have to touch the rice at all. The pull pork Koja was also thick and heavily loaded. It's so thick that we couldn't put it between our lips. It has a good amount of meat and a thin layer of crisp inside. The Kunquet Green Thai Tea didn't have much Thai tea flavor, but a hint of lemony taste. Not bad for a hot summer day and trying some new things. Overall a great salivating meal! Hopefully this location sticks and we can come back to refill our cravings each time.

I probably visited Koja back in the day when they had a food truck. We were looking for something…read moreto eat while visiting Valley Fair, and my companion mentioned liking Koja. I ordered the ahi tuna bowl since it sounded a bit lighter than getting something with red meat. It was kind of like a poke bowl, but not one where you can pick all the ingredients and flavors. The ahi had a strong wasabi flavor, which I liked, but I think someone who doesn't like spicy food wouldn't be a fan! I also had a side of the umami fries, which are kind of like fries with sauce and pork on them. I wasn't 100% sure what made them umami, but they were pretty good. The portion size seems a little small per price point (about $8), clearly meant as a side. The food came out fairly quickly, not too long to wait. Service was fine. Ambiance is funny question because it's a mall food court! I do like that they have an outdoor eating area at Valley Fair now.