On the last day that my little cousin was here to visit, we decided to do kbbq at home. I always…read morelove going down to the Koreana Plaza in Downtown Oakland to get meat for our hot pot or kbbq, but I wasn't able to go this time to get it, so I looked around Yelp in hopes that there was something nearby that we can go get meat from. I ended up stumbling upon C & H Meat and read their reviews and seen some pictures so I thought we'll give it a try. C & H Meat is inside Lake Chabot Public Market and there are a few restaurants in there as well. We looked around at what they had to offer and got what we wanted. They already have them prepackaged, so that was nice. I forgot what kind of meats we got but everything was just delicious! I'm glad that there is a place closer by in case we do last minute hot pot or kbbq. Will be back here again in the future.

Love that there is a closer place to get Korean meats and basic items without having to drive all…read morethe way out to Oakland or the H Marts in San Jose. Bulgogi and Chadol Baegi (thin sliced beef brisket - a staple at KBBQ restaurants) are excellent. I used to have to get the thin sliced beef eye round at 99 Ranch if I wanted to KBBQ at home. Brisket at C&H Meat is a 100x better in terms of flavor and quality for the same price compared to 99 Ranch - $12.99/lb. They have a pretty cool market section that includes craft beer and basic refrigerated/frozen korean goods on the left wall. There is also a small produce section to the left of the butcher counter - not the freshest produce I would say, but not bad if you need to grab something like soybean sprouts and don't want to make another stop. I'd recommend you come here earlier in the day as they do run out of meats towards closing time. Went about 1.5 hours before closing on a Saturday and they were practically cleared out on meats.

My family used to come here a lot years ago. I don't know why we stopped coming here. They do have…read moregood quality meat. It may appear to be pricey, but it's worth it. If you haven't shopped here give it a try. At least one time I guarantee you'll be back.

I wish I had found Gonzales Meat Market sooner! The meat is absolutely delicious, fresh, and…read moreexcellent quality. You can really tell they take pride in what they sell. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend

I remember the first time visiting Baron's Quality Meats and Seafood and we bought a Denver Steak,…read morewhich was recommended by a friend's dad who used to be a butcher. [From the web] "A Denver steak, also known as Zabuton, is a relatively new, well-marbled, and tender cut of beef from the chuck primal section under the shoulder blade. It comes from the serratus ventralis muscle and is prized for its rich flavor and buttery texture, similar to a ribeye, despite being from a traditionally tougher area of the cow. It is best cooked using high-heat searing methods to fully develop its flavor and tenderize it. After cooking it, it wasn't as tender as we had hoped. He said you need to braise it. D'oh! We enjoy looking at the customer's dry aged beef sitting in the display case. Support your local business.

This was my first time at this location. I usually go to the Alameda store. This was near the front…read moreof the marketplace. It's nice to have a closer option for quality meat and seafood. There's plenty of free parking and tons of shops nearby. The only difference I noticed is the service. It's not as welcoming or friendly as the Alameda location, and that stood out to me. Other than that, the quality of the products is solid.

Customer service here is nonexistent. Bald man who works here was rude asf to my mother when she…read morewas asking simple questions about products in the store and the man yelled at her are you gonna buy something because he was tired of her questions

Friendly staff , great store! Meats, drinks and vegetables. I will definitely recommend.read more

This ain't no vegetarian market or vegan market....it's meat and seafood. The rest of yall'z can go…read moregrase outside on the lawn. Hey I like some veggies and fruit and shrooms also but most of my diet is meat and seafood, as mama God intended it to be. It is awesome to have such a nice family owned butcher shop in town that is all about quality. I have purchased oysters, chicken, salmon, bacon and different cuts of meat over the years and all fresh and fantastic. They also have duck which I haven't purchased yet be cause I don't have my brothers insane duck recipe. That will change soon. The other items I buy are bones and oxtails for bone broth. In the freezer section are meaty oxtails, lamb and beef neck bones and sometimes knuckle bones. In the meat counter they have cut up leg bones. My number one place for bones. Store bought bone broth pales in compareson to my recipe and even though a takes a hot minute to make, it's worth it. The staff is great and very knowledgeable.

I spent $170.00 On a center cut beef loin at Barons . I told the man who served me that I was a…read moremaking Beef Wellington . He cuts off the tip, cuts the center cut which is beautiful/ uniform, nice and red. He asks if I would like it trimmed ...yes please! He's trimming off the fat, I'm watching and admiring the cut,leaving a gorgeous 3+ Lb.center cut, just as I expect for $56.00 a pound. This is a memorial dinner to honor my husband who just passed. I get home, unwrap it, and it's the goddamn tip! UNTRIMMED with a big slice thru it on one side! ((Temper, Temper)). Needless to say you have lost a frequent customer. It will be worth the extra miles to return to my butcher in Berkeley. I trimmed 7.oz of thick fat and gristle off this, and now have to try and piece it together like a puzzle. I was a Chef! I know how to cut meat! I've added pictures of the Switcharoo cut he wrapped for me. I wanted this dinner to be a positive offering for family, closest friends and Vietnam Veterans my husband served with as we memorialized my husband.$170. 00 PSH! Way too much for this mess. Grand total of fat and gristle= 7.0 oz. What a heartbreaking scam cup and ball game

Love hotpot, but sometimes I'm not in the mood for AYCE to justify the cost, so Master Gua Malatang…read more& BBQ (what a mouthful!) hits the spot as it's "unlimited" but it's weighted by the ounce, with a .80 minimum. I got the Tom Yum broth, and asked for a side of white rice which is free. The broth was super tart and flavorful, like mama noodles which I love. There were ingredients that you'd typically see at hot pot spots like beef, lamb, spam, tofu for proteins, and spinach, cabbage, corn, etc. for veggies. Lots of noodle options, and the sauce bar, although small, I really enjoyed the sesame sauce, house chili, and the spicy garlic sauce. They even have perfectly medium-cooked fried eggs that I felt went well with the tom yum broth. We were conservative with our ingredients because we didn't want to accidentally have a $40 bowl of soup, but we were under the minimum so we had to add a few more to get it to 0.80 ounces. At that minimum, our bowls were a very reasonable $13. The only con is that it's a bit small inside so I can see it getting annoying on busy weekends especially as people crowd around to choose ingredients. Luckily on a weekday late lunch it was pretty dead. Other small con is water is served in small paper cups so we had to ask for refills often. Small gripe but with spicy soup, water is needed and in large quantities to offset some of the spiciness. Service was amazing, prompt and friendly. Overall, solid spot and glad we got to try it!

I've been curious about Malatang for a while since these spots have been popping up all over the…read moreplace. Basically, you walk in, grab a bowl, and pick out whatever meats, veggies, noodles, etc. you want. Then you bring it to the counter, they weigh it, and that's how they charge you. I've always been kind of hesitant to try one because I was scared I'd end up with a $20+ bowl by accident. I was excited to see that Master Gua Malatang & BBQ opened up near me, so I finally gave it a shot. They charge $14.99 per pound with a minimum of 0.80 lbs, which honestly isn't bad. I tried to be smart and picked mostly light stuff like spinach, sprouts, and tofu. I avoided heavier stuff like corn on the cob or beef balls. When I went to weigh it, my bowl came out to 0.65 lbs, so I went back and added a little more meat and veggies to hit 0.85. My total came out under $13, which is a great deal for how filling it was. I got the satay broth, which is beef, shrimp, and fish-based with a peanutty flavor. It wasn't fishy at all, which I appreciated. My partner got the tom yum broth and I thought it tasted just like Mama brand instant noodles, in a good way. You also get a side of white rice with your soup, but you have to ask for it. Meat options were beef, lamb, and pork belly. Only downside is that all the meats are kind of fatty. Also, they give you tiny paper water cups. If they're gonna do that, they really need to have a self-serve water station or just give people bigger cups so you don't have to keep asking for refills. The service was great though. The lady working was super friendly and helpful. If you're worried about the price, I recommend just filling your bowl with what you think you'll eat, weighing it, and then adding more if you need to meet the minimum. They also have a sauce bar so you can make your own dipping sauce, but it would be cool if they put out some suggested combos for people who don't know what to mix. Overall, I'll definitely be back. This place is perfect for a quick, comforting meal especially if you're nursing a hangover.

The staff are all friendly and helpful…read more We ordered the medium beef combination, one order of raw pork belly, the stone pot bibimbap, and the spicy buckwheat noodles. All 5 of us walked out full. The banchan is refillable. We loved their japchae, juicy cucumbers, and potatoes. The medium beef combination came with 3 bowls of rice, lettuce, and a salad. All refillable. The quality of the meat is good. The meat on the bone was unique but really good. I haven't seen it at any other spot before. I think it was oxtail. The staff member cooking our meat did a great job. The spicy cold buckwheat noodles come with vinegar and mustard on the side. You can add as much or as little as you like.

Classic Korean restaurant that reminds me of my mom's cooking…read more Came by for comforting late dinner. We ordered the stir fried spicy squid and galbi + sundubu combo. Everything was definitely made to order and I really appreciated how piping hot everything came out! It was definitely a good reminder for me to be patient, because wow I definitely burned my mouth a few times BUT it was totally worth it. It's been quite awhile since I've had a solid home cooked Korean meal that was somewhere other than my typical go to spot or just me making it at home. The portions were generous, the flavors were well balanced, and the hospitality was fantastic. The decor felt traditional, which I haven't seen in awhile so it was very refreshing to me.

I love the BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich Combo. The onion rings are cooked too hard for my liking so I most…read moreoften times get the sandwich with French fries. Medium BBQ sauce, yummy. Service is good, doesn't take long if you order in the store or over the phone. I've placed big orders before for work parties and they didn't disappoint.

Recommend to call your order in and pick up because this place can become very busy I've tried this…read moreplace on 3 different occasions 1st I tried the brisket not good at all very hard 2nd tried the links not good hard lastly I tried the shrimp and fish both were ok but I didn't return customer service was cool but if you order inside you better know what you want because there's no wondering at the counter this place also operate as a store so fast movement the chicken did look good but I didn't bother to go back

I've stopped by numerous times to grab sandwiches, meats and especially the chorizo, which is a big…read morehit with my colleagues at work. I found the staff courteous, patient and extremely helpful. The owner hired my daughter who was seeking some training in customer service. She was thankful for the opportunity as she found the job interesting and had a great learning experience dealing with customers. I would like to thank everyone at Galvans. #small business #galvans

Updating my review because I think Galvan's deserves it…read more I've reviewed Galvan's before. I am back and sharing my continued experience as a customer. Ownership has changed, and yes, with new ownership come changes. But different doesn't automatically mean bad. My experiences with the current owner and staff have been positive, welcoming, and professional. The quality of the meat and products is still excellent, and this continues to be a market I'm happy to support. I also think it's worth remembering that small businesses are run by actual people. Taking over a long-standing neighborhood institution comes with the nearly impossible task of honoring what people loved about the old while also making the business your own. Comparing every interaction, employee, and decision to decades under the previous owner doesn't exactly give the new owner much of a chance. And as for staff changes, employees come and go for a hundred different reasons. Unless we personally know why someone left, it seems unfair to automatically turn that into a character judgment about the owner. I can only speak to my own experience, just like every reviewer should. Mine has been good. I'll continue shopping at Galvan's, supporting this local business, and judging it based on how I'm actually treated, not on whether it operates exactly the way it did 30 years ago. Still a fan. Still a customer. And yes, I'll be back.

This is my favorite go to taco fix in all of Oakland. I've been visiting the last several years,…read morewhere at one point Mi Reynitas had to compete with them across the street when they got super hyped. If you don't know this spot then it's definitely a sleeper because the locals come here and it can get busy. Freshly hand made tortillas I ordered... Al pastor 4.5/5 My absolute favorite. It's well seasoned and flavorful. Better than most places because they cook and cut it from the trompo Asada 4/5 Meat is nicely grilled which gives it a nice smokey flavor. Well seasoned and because it's chopped into smaller pieces, helps chew through the tough bites Pollo 4.5/5 This caught me by surprise because it tasted almost like carnitas. The chicken is grilled but it had the texture of a carnita. It was crispy, tender and very juicy. Nicely seasoned. This became one of my favorite meats Cabeza 4.5/5 Nicely seasoned and super tender. Drinks 4/5 Agua frescas are good but are mostly on the sweeter side. My favorite is the cucumber lime because it's very refreshing. Sauces 3.5/5 I think the sauces are okay because it's slightly watered down for me. But it's still good on the tacos. Condiments 5/5 It's self serve but they're not stingy with the amount you need or want for your meal. Great selection from grilled onions and jalapeno, green and red salsa, lime, cucumber, and radish. Ambience 4/5 It's dining outside of a questionable area but there's plenty of tables and parking if it's not busy. Service 5/5 Not much to say and idk how to rate this but basically my interactions are from ordering and self pick up, and self serving my own condiments and napkins. Staff are friendly and quick with timing

DON'T EAT AT THIS PLACE!!!!…read more I used to love this place. However, the burrito I got last week ago gave me severe food poisoning. That was the only meal I had that day so I know for a fact that it was this burrito that caused the poisoning. I was out of commission for the whole week with constant vomiting and diarrhea. This place should not be serving food without a health inspection.