I've always saw this restaurant in the corner of my eye when driving, and I finally got the chance…read moreto try it for their Chinese burger! This dish changed my life, the pork was so savory and it had small chopped up pieces of a spicy green pepper. I can't recommend it more! My dad also decided to try their chicken fried rice, and he told me it was delicious and packed with flavor. This is definitely a hidden gem, but I believe it deserves more hype! Staff were kind, and chef was humble and even took the time to walk over and deliver our food to us when we were just ordering to go!!! Give this place a chance if ya can!

Where do I start...from the casualness to the beer to the just the overall vibe...it's reminds me…read moreso much of my hometown Tianjin in the north. This place is kind of a hole in the wall with its self proclaimed "Texas BBQ" and location. Parking can be tough if the parking lot is full, and I wish they picked a better spot to open this shop. It's off the beaten path for most Chinese restaurants in the area. The prices for BBQ aren't exactly cheap, however that can all be mitigated since they offer AYCE at a price starting at $35 a person with drinks. I love their lamb skewers and chinese hamburger. Lamb skewers were seasoned to how I expected them - with a spice mix mainly consisting of cumin. I also like how they include a fatty piece just before the last piece, which is They also offer spicy powder on the side that you can shake on your order to make it more spicy. The Chinese hamburger was very flavorful and authentic and very cheap for the price - much more value than ANY fast food restaurant and a lot healthier! We also ordered a liangpi and cumin chicken, both which were decent. This place offers very fair prices for chinese BBQ if you consider AYCE, since I have yet been to a chinese BBQ place that offers AYCE. Food comes out pretty quickly, and service is welcoming, especially if you're familiar with northern chinese hospitality. If you can look past the fading decor, colored utensils, and overall hole in the wall vibe, this place is actually pretty good if you're from northern china and looking for a homely vibe! Just don't expect Texas BBQ even if its in the name.

Small shop and basic. The seafood tofu was actually quite tasty while the ox bone soup a bit bland…read more The rib noodle soup dish was devoured by my hungry son Overall adequate

A small and cozy Korean spot located inside a shopping plaza that serves a few staples such as…read moresoondubu jjigae, oxtail soup, bibimbap etc. Their menu is on the leaner side but they have enough variety to have a good spread. We ordered the tofu soup and oxtail soup. I honestly didn't enjoy the tofu soup much, it was heavily flavored with msg and it overpowered the gochugaru and lacking traditional flavor. It wasn't for me. On the opposite, the oxtail soup was pretty solid and we would order it again. The other letdown was the banchan, it was unfortunately very bland, especially the kimchi which was very under seasoned. Overall, not a bad spot to have a comforting meal but note the flavors might not be consistent with traditional flavors.

I'd been craving that spicy grilled fish from Earl Spicy for months. I'd talked about it so much…read morethat this time, instead of just dragging my husband, I brought the kids and my son's friend too. I was basically forming a fan club. But right before we left, my husband looked up the hours and said, "Wait... it's called Taste of Four Seasons now?" Uh, what? Did Earl Spicy close? Yelp still showed it alive and well, so we decided to go check it out anyway. My heart was already committed. We got there around 7 PM on a Friday. A few tables were filled -- seemed like a good sign. Plenty of servers, but no sign of the old owner. I started feeling a little nervous. We looked through the menu... no spicy grilled fish. Cue quiet panic. I pulled out my phone and showed the server a picture from our last visit. She said they still have it -- it's just made differently now and it's really good. Also, they now use a fresh fish called 多寶魚 instead of the frozen fish Earl Spicy used. Now, my husband and I thought we had decent Chinese, but we had no idea what 多寶魚 was. We stared at the tank she pointed to, still clueless. And honestly, if Earl Spicy really used frozen fish, they fooled us -- it never tasted frozen. I asked how much it was, since it wasn't on the menu. She said $42 per pound, usually around 1.5 pounds. I figured maybe $65-70. More than Earl Spicy's $48 XL version, but hey -- I am here for it. We ordered a few other dishes too. First came the "New Style Sweet and Sour Pork & Shrimp." The menu said pork and chicken, but the server said it was a typo -- it's actually pork cheek and shrimp. It ended up being the best dish of the night. The shrimp was excellent, 5/5. The pork cheek was good too, just a little fatty -- maybe 4/5 for me. My husband wanted Szechuan pepper chicken. The server said the kitchen could make it, even though only a tea-flavored version was listed. What we got was stir-fried chicken with jalapeños. Not deep-fried, not spicy, just... dry. It didn't really land. My son's friend loves fried rice, so we got the $19.95 special fried rice. It came out shaped like a fish -- super cute. First bite though? "Why is this so hard and dry?" the kids asked. I tried it -- yup, same. Crunchy in a weird way, like it had been sitting on the heat too long. I asked the server, and she apologized and had the kitchen remake it. The second version was slightly better, but still dry. Maybe that's just how they do it. Next came the salted fish eggplant casserole. It was only $9.85, but no one really touched it. Just not great. And finally, the main event: the fish I'd been dreaming about. It arrived in the same tray as before, but no tea light underneath. Not a big deal. They'd added a mountain of flat noodles (河粉) underneath, but the fish itself? Dry. Bland. Not the spicy grilled fish I remembered. The sauce was thin, almost like gravy, and the noodles were just soaked sadly in it. A friendly lady (maybe the new owner?) came by and explained that the restaurant now serves southern Chinese-style food, which is different from Earl Spicy's. I smiled politely, but inside I was crying, Why didn't you say that before we ordered? She brought out complimentary glass jelly for dessert -- nice touch. I liked it, but the kids thought it was too bitter. Then came the bill. The fish? $111.77. I did a double take. How was that 2.6 pounds?! I thought about asking, but my husband gave me the look: "Let's just go." So we paid. With tax and tip, the total came out to nearly $240. Final verdict: RIP Earl Spicy. You were loved. You are missed. As for Taste of Four Seasons? Once was enough.

Right off the bat, the service is impressive here, especially for a Chinese restaurant. Their menu…read moreis extensive with beautiful pictures to help you decide. The price point is a little high and I wondered if it's because they're not getting too many customers and they're just trying to stay in business. The restaurant is quite roomy and decorated with an authentic flare. We were greeted by friendly faces who very warm in all of their interactions. Here's how everything ranked: $22.95 Salted egg prawns $21.95 Spicy fried fish $21.95 Garlic pea sprouts $13.95 Beef scallion pancake rolls I think these are pretty standard Chongqing province dishes. Our The salted prawns were definitely flavorful with umami goodness -- you can really taste a good amount of quality salted egg, the prawns were huge without too much batter and the dish was a good size. I also enjoyed the little corn crunchies. Second best was the fried fish. Their standard level is not very spicy even though it comes with a ton of red peppers so if you like it hot, then don't hesitate to let them know. I appreciate that they don't heavily batter their fish. Our dishes arrived surprisingly quickly, almost too quickly and I felt the dishes could've been hotter so I'm not sure if they were already premade and just kept on a warmer or what. All in all the meal was satisfying and Earl Spicy would probably hit the mark for a lot of people.

Adding to an original review I'd written below, I wanted to add that the ambience is always festive…read morewith people enjoying themselves; it doesn't hurt that the vibe is cozy and cool, along with the yummy food. Personally, I can't get enough of their BBQ! My original review on Google: I was just looking for some late night food, to go, and I fell on this delight! One of those unexpected great finds that you're thrilled to have made, I ordered several BBQ items and a House Spicy Pot, which did not skimp on ingredients, (which sometimes, unfortunately, occurs at other restaurants), and then a Red Bean Paste Pudding which came with a really luscious green tea ice cream. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a meal so much, and so affordable! I was surprised. Everything was delicious, and I just want to return asap, truly. On top of that, the smiling gentleman who took care of me, who was at the register, as well, was very welcoming and brought me a dish of warm salted peanuts while I waited. Very nice. All around a really outstanding experience. I believe this is the first restaurant review I've been motivated to write a review about in many years!

Chinese BBQ is becoming more accessible in the Bay Area and I'm glad there is one in the Peninsula…read moreso I don't have to always drive down to the South Bay. This restaurant is next to a couple other Chinese restaurants that I frequent so I've been wanting to get it for awhile. The place itself is surprisingly roomy and I quite like the simple but clean decorations. For parking you do have to find on the streets but usually I can find some nearby. There is a BBQ warmer on the table but I don't think they use it often because it is extra cost for them. You order through the iPad thingy and it's convenient but you have to order alcoholic drinks through the waitresses. Foodwise it's decent BBQ. I liked most of the BBQ items especially the lamb kebab. They have the regular lamb kebabs and the willow lamb kebab and although I enjoyed the willow one in China I don't recommend it here as it's dry and hard. The chicken heart is overly done so not tender enough and chicken skin is also overdone. I actually liked the beef tripe appetizer and overall it's a good place to come by when I miss my Chinese BBQ. The service is attentive and both waitresses are nice and efficient so no complaints here. Oh even though this is a Chinese BBQ place but maybe because more people know about takitori so the decoration is somewhat Japanese but I don't think it's necessary.

Tried out below two dishes today. I really love the beef brisket…read more Beef brisket and turnip clap pot - 4.5/5 love their porridge texture, it is really tender and soft, but it still comes with a bit chewiness which is perfect. However, the flavor-wise it is good, but not the perfect. Not the exact way how I like it. Beef tripe and organ - 3/5, I do love their texture as well, but the flavor sent me off. It is a little bit weird to me. Not quite sure where...

Definitely seems like a hole in the wall that only locals would know about. I got the brisket and…read moreorgans dry tossed noodles and the food came out really fast. The brisket was flavorful but not the most tender, and the thick slices didn't help. The wonton noodles had a good texture, but needed a more flavorful sauce. The oyster sauce that came on the side helped a bit. The tendon and tripe were perfectly tender, with the tripe being nicely seasoned and juicy. The liver was a bit too livery for my taste that day. I appreciated the quick service and reasonable prices. I'd like to come back to try more of their menu to find dishes more to my taste.

We picked up sandwiches to go and had a great experience. The staff were friendly and had our order…read moreready right on time. It's a bit hidden, which fits the name, but is a low-key bar with a solid menu. We actually ate the sandwiches the next day on the airplane, and even then they held up really well. They definitely don't skimp on toppings, and everything tasted fresh. We tried Dutch crunch on both, one pastrami and one turkey, and I enjoyed both. Will definitely need to come back and try the burgers everyone raves about!

Why 4 stars? Because the burger was massive and enjoyable…read more --- --- --- I put an embarrassing amount of thought into what I was going to eat for my final meal before heading back to SFO and getting out of town, and eventually landed on Hidden Spot. When I looked at the online ordering, it said it would take about 20 minutes, and my hotel was about a 20 minute ride away, so that worked out perfectly. I ordered the Sheriff and some seasoned fries and got on the road. Both the burger and fries were hearty and hit the spot. Overall, this perfectly nails a 4-star experience. The burger wasn't some kind of next level amazing, but it was just a perfectly enjoyable way to end my 4 days in the Bay Area. Hidden Spot is essentially the kitchen portion of a dive bar. I sat at a table with only one other patron in the place around 11am on a Saturday morning. The other patron was enjoying the ability to be fully in charge of the digital juke box while I was enjoying stuffing my face.

highly recommended great service excellent food big portions of food…read more Halal food very reasonable prices

The service is great, always come to this place when wanting Indian food. Great prices.read more

My friends and I ordered delivery from this Bonchon location. While we waited a bit for our order…read moreto arrive, they were still warm and delicious when they arrived! The seasoned fries were okay; while they were crispy and well-seasoned, we did not find anything extra or unique about these fries. However, I loved the wings! We tried their soy garlic wings. They were super crispy on the outside with a classic soy garlic glaze that was savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor.

We wanted to find something fast to eat near SFO and Bonchon sounded good due to this location's…read moreaccess to the freeway. We arrived shortly after 11 AM and was surprised that there were a bunch of people waiting for their orders in the front area. We were dining-in and were instructed to take any seat. The person in front was pretty good. We got a greeting and he smiled. The other person however, didn't seem as chipper. I had to flag him down as he was busy looking at his phone and we were kinda in a hurry. We ordered a bi bim bap and a chicken katsu. The food came out pretty fast and it was hot. The food was cooked well so not a whole lot to complain about there. As other patrons came in, we heard that there was a Lunar New Year promotion going on. The staff didn't mention it to us although I heard one of the workers tell a patron about it. To be fair, I'd probably give them 3.5 stars but I'm sticking with 3 due to the service.

Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

A coworker was eating it one day and she recommended it, so I decided to check this place out for…read moredinner. This place is very narrow and with people waiting for their food, it seemed a lot more crowded than it was. There are 5 booth style tables for in-house dining, but when I was there, they all had people sitting who were waiting for their food to go. One table had a few cups on there, which ended up to be an employees who cleared it out for us. Unfortunately, it was right by the register which had two young men, the same people who took our order. Since the place isn't all that big, it meant hearing their conversation, which had a lot of profanities and it made the person I was with uncomfortable. It took about 15 minutes for our wings. It was good. Not the best I've had but decent enough.

OMG the wings at this place are so unique and delicious I had to write this review. My favorites…read moreare the cilantro chutney and the sesame pomegranate. I don't usually like breaded wings but in this case it soaks up all the delicious flavors!