Standout items were Takoyaki and the matcha soba salad…read more Takoyaki had nice big chewy piece of taco Bonito flakes and kewpie mayo were delicious toppings. Matcha soba salad was refreshing on a sunny day. Also had the beef curry onigiri and salted egg onigiri to-go. Catch them during a pop-up if you can!

The food is authentically authentic. She uses sashimi grade octopus takoyaki is Wow. So fresh…read morethe textures in your mouth are an explosion of culinary perfection. The singe was crab used dill as a background flavor that pops the fresh crab.

Clandestina Cocina opened in the vendor space closest to the wall. Maybe YoYo Treat was once here…read more Stall has minor decor. E14th Eatery has more. Soft drums & vocal music in background. Single associate on duty, very helpful & courteous. Ordered, pd. Food ready in 10ish minutes. Offerings (Cuban): pan con (bread with), Para Picar (snacks), postres (desserts), bowls, beibidas(drinks) Bites: pan con lechon (15) -moist semi-juicy lechon pieces mixed with lettuce, tomato slices. Topped with freshly deep fried toothpick sized crunchy fries. -grilled buns too small to contain lechon et. al. resulting in some contents falling out. -pan con lechon had no spreads nor condiments, leaving a dryish taste. Another Cuban eatery prepped their Lechon the same. Sips: Mango limeade (5) -refreshing it was. Had a slushy quality. Obviously Made in house. Had a little ice, naturally slightly sweet? If not, very little sugar added. 4.5 stars Worthy! *3 parking spaces + 1 handicap space in rear. Some street parking.

https://www.instagram.com/clandestina.cocina/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==…read more This is a one amazing lady operation, where she makes super tasty cuban. The Cubano is definitely a must get. The lechon bowl breaks down that meat over rice, beans, plantains and more. Also got her amazing guava pastry, her flan and her home made guava ice cream as a topper that kicks it up a notch. Current popup is in a shared market space with two other small foodie business, so check those out too. https://maps.app.goo.gl/29XJX4wE3LBvkS3f9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Parking, sucks with busy street parking, but there is a community teen center 1 block south that has good amount of parking. Again, 1 person, very slow and intimate with asking chef about each item and you know it will be good. No rushing the good stuff. Yes, this is a must go back!

Big Sexy's is a Detroit style pizza pop-up. Follow their IG to see when they're popping up next…read more I got the Piepusa which was a pupusa revuelta (beans, cheese, pork) on a pizza with curtido and salsa on the side. The curtido has both jalapeños and red pepper flakes so has some kick to it. I'm not a huge Detroit style fan, but did enjoy the mashup. They also had a pepperoni (the classic) and serrano, pineapple, and pepperoni (sibling rivalry). I was surprised there's no vegetarian option (they have in the past), but it is a pretty small operation. I'd recommend, if you like Detroit style or pupusas LoL.

An amazing Tea Party experience with Table for 6. Table for 6 is a home kitchen operation serving…read morewonderful food in an intimate and beautiful outdoor setting. First experience, my friend and I were quickly greeted and seated - no detail was spared with the setting, menu, napkin holders, teacups and teapot cozies. Chef/owner, Christina introduced herself, the food and each item as they were brought to the table. :: Freshly made sourdough with house made loquat jam - wow the bread itself was buttery and really didn't need any accompaniments. Crunchy exterior, soft and pillowy. The spicy jam was so yummy and bought some after the event! :: Charcuterie for 2! It was plenty to be shared by 4 but won't complain. Dates, homemade crackers: sourdough and seeded, prosciutto, salami, marconi almonds, Marin cheeses and housemade bread and butter pickles, pickled garlic and onions. So good! :: Savory sandwiches: Japanese-style egg salad (some soft-boiled egg), Green goddess, and a monte christo with accompanying house-made strawberry jam. Simple but all nicely prepared and delicious! :: Sweets: so many to list (see pics) - all beautifully presented, not overly sweet and plentiful! Yummy This is the first tea party where I didn't leave hungry! And you'll have leftovers as everything was so filling and satisfying. I should've paced myself with the charcuterie! Event duration: 2 - 2.5 hours, 11-130pm Setup: 2 tables of 6 so unless you have 6 people you will be sitting with 4 strangers but will make conversation quick as the commonality is food! If you're an introvert you may want to invite friends/family to fill a table. :) With perfect weather, good food in a beautiful setting you won't be disappointed. Owner/chef, Christina and staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I knew I would enjoy this event so much I had already booked the next event: Southern BBQ Luncheon ahead of time. Table for 6 fills up fast so make that reservation or be waitlisted! Thank you Christina for a great lunch! Note: Homemade jams, pastries (pre-order) and bacon available for purchase.

Had an amazing experience with Christina and Table for 6. Her communication was seamless and the…read morewhole meal was delicious and you can tell was made with love. The outdoor dining was peaceful and the table was beautifully decorated. Her husband was helping during our reservation and the pair were so warm and welcoming. There were 4 courses so carefully curated to accommodate both meat eaters and vegetarians. She had veg corned beef and veg chicken and waffles made when I thought she was only going to be able to make one of the courses veg. I have never been so full and so well taken care of at a catered event. We absolutely loved this experience!

My wife and I were in the mood for burgers in the area and we wanted to give this place a shot…read more When we got there, the location looked like it was closed but that was because they were at a different location that day. I would recommend looking up their instagram just in case this happens to you. The team was kind and patient as it was my first time there. I ordered the loaded fries with a patty and it was delicious. The burger patty was seasoned and juicy. The fries were crispy similar to In n Out fries. With the sauce they used for the fries, I feel like I got a burger and then some. For the price, that will probably be my go to order since it is more filling than one burger. Overall, good food and I will try again at the original location.

Super solid smash burger! We got a double of the classic burger (I wish I could handle spicy cause…read morethe jalapeño one looked good!) It was tasty and delicious. I wish the bits were crispier and more smashed but it's one of the best you can find on the peninsula. We also got the French fries. Pretty standard frozen fries that were fried well. I would call before you go because they happened to be doing a pop up at fieldworks when we went so we had driven to the wrong spot. Prices also are fair and not expensive! Just expect a long line depending where they are. Try not to look at the dirt and grease caked on their equipment though....

My friends and I checked out Xulo's popup at Morrell's Bread in Berkeley on March 21 after seeing…read moreit being advertised on San Francisco Chronicle's Instagram page. The pop-up operated from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and we showed up at 9:45 a.m., the line was already down the block. There were three burrito options on the pop-up menu: - Chx colorado: mild chile CA red sauce, mayocoba, jack cheese - Huitlacoche: shiitakes and oyster mush, jack cheese, black beans - Bean & cheese: frijoles negros, cheddar, red + green sauce Of the three options, my wife and I ordered a huitlacoche and bean & cheese burrito. Our friend ordered one of the chicken burritos so I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try all three. Of the three burritos, it was honestly hard to choose a favorite because each one was so different in taste. I will have to say though, the bean & cheese burrito, despite being the most "normal" one of the bunch, seemed to be the one that everyone would order again out of the three. The star of the show for me though was the tortillas. The tortillas were toothsome and were grilled to perfection. I'll definitely have to pick up a pack next time I'm shopping down the street at Berkeley Bowl. If you're able to catch Xulo at a pop-up, I would definitely make room in your schedule to do so. The burritos here are delicious.

How is this the first time I'm try Xulo! I've seen the name and heard about their tortillas for…read morequite some time now, and wow! They are heavenly. Similar to my previous review for Year of the Snake, Xulo was the Saturday pop up off 8th Street in Berkeley with a few different burrito menu options for the day including their notable bean & cheese, a meat option, and veggie option. Omg, what a treat! Everyone was so incredibly nice, and you could tell they have a really special thing going. They were selling their hot sauce too, and that was fire! I would love to try more items, but it's so hard to say no to the classic bean and cheese. It's just such a classic and when done correctly, chef's kiss! I'll have my eye out for their next pop-up in the area, and will most def be purchasing those tortillas. On their website it lists markets that sell the packaged tortillas like Picnic in Albany and Berkeley Bowl..nice!

Quite a fusion of cultures! Definitely felt like festival food, fresh off the griddle. Lots of…read moremeat. Though wasn't a huge fan of the noodles, maybe I should try the garlic rice next time. Hibachi Soul Plate w/ Garlic Noodles: Lots of flavor, that's for sure. Both the meats and the noodles seemed to have a lot of seasoning. The noodles seemed like dried instant ramen though, when I was hoping they'd be more like fresh lo mein noodles. So the texture was not as chewy or springy. Lots of meat on top. The chicken kinda reminded me of that stringy soft thigh meat you might get from a halal chicken & rice food cart; the most plentiful of the three meats. There were only 3 shrimp and they had the shell on, so when you removed the shell you basically removed most of the seasoning and it was a little bland. Might have been better if they cooked up deshelled and seasoned shrimp instead. The steak felt a bit more like stewed beef chunks, but some good seasoning.

Came upon their tent at the Bayview Father's Day & Juneteenth Celebration…read more First hint this was going to be good, long line. Plus you get to watch them grill the chicken, shrimp, beef, lobster, & rice. Enticing. Ordered the 3-Way Special. Chicken, beef, shrimp over buttered rice. So very good, with a bit of a kick. If you're a fan of spice, there was a table full of bottles. Sure wish I had sprung for the lobster tail also, but it was another $20. I'll be looking out for Sir Hands at the next street faire. They do catering too.

Was lucky to catch them one Saturday morning in Pacifica. We got the veggie pancake and chicken…read moregyoza. Both were packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. The couple that owns this place is friendly and has good recommendations. Make sure to have your Venmo app ready if you don't carry cash!

Okinomiyaki is one of my favorite dishes that I always get when I'm in little Tokyo in LA. It's…read morebasically a savory Japanese pancake that generally has cabbage and eggs, and can be customized with different toppings, meat, etc. I was stoked to see a pop up doing this dish in the Bay Area! I had the basic but added mushroom to it. It was delicious, though next time I would add hot sauce for a kick. Definitely check this place out if they are popping up near you.