We stopped by for dinner as we were craving some good Cantonese style options. I'm always open to…read moreflexing my Cantonese in front of my girlfriend too. For anyone coming, the parking can be really bad as it shares probably 20 or so spots with several other restaurants. It's near impossible to park nearby with the alternative of parking near the Panera's or even the target. There's plenty of tables and seats inside, and it was pretty slow when we dined in. Convenient televisions on two different sides where all the workers were casually watching, and quite the chatter in the kitchen where they're all watching the World Cup. That doesn't really affect service however as they're quite attentive when called for. We ordered the salted fish and chicken fried rice, and the medium bbq platter with char sound soy sauce chicken. All very delicious! The only thing is that they can bit on the pricier side with $20 for the fried rice and $30 for the bbq plate. Overall, I thought grand cafe definitely scratched our itch for Cantonese style dining experience. It typically comes with great food, good service, and a bit of nostalgia from being from the Bay Area.

Grand Cafe is a Cantonese restaurant located in the Fallon Gateway, not far from the San Francisco…read morePremium Outlets. They operate in the space previously occupied by Gum Kuo. My brother and I met a few friends here for dinner on 11/28/2025. At around 7:15pm, the place was completely full. Fortunately, our friends arrived a little earlier and secured a table. The interior was clean. A couple TVs on the walls were showing different sporting and news programs. Their menu featured a wide array of non-Americanized Cantonese fare. We decided to do family style and got half a dozen dishes to share. They were: Beef Filet with Mixed Mushrooms, 1lb of BBQ Pork, Fujian Fried Rice, Beef Chow Fun with Gravy, House Pan Fried Noodles, and Salted Pork Bone and Peanut Porridge. Our food arrived in about 15 minutes. Overall, I was impressed by quality and authenticity. Despite the slightly higher price point comparing to other similar restaurants, they didn't skimp on anything. The rice and noodle dishes were loaded with delicious toppings, and the taste was on point. The BBQ pork and the beef filet dish were both fantastic. The meat/fat ratio of the BBQ pork was just right, and the beef filet cubes were tender and flavorful. The porridge was just okay. My mom's version still reigns supreme. Service we received was very good. Our server was very friendly and gave us helpful suggestions. She did forget our iced water, but I am willing to overlook that. I got a chance the chat with staff before we left, they were all very genuine and friendly people. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience here. The food was authentic and tasty, and the staff were friendly and helpful. If you want authentic Cantonese food but don't want to pay the super premium price, this is definitely a good option for you. I will return. 4 solid stars.

We Came here on a Monday afternoon. Really enjoyed the service and atmosphere…read more Now I can't compare this place to my OG Vietnamese spots in San Jose, but in the Livermore area I can say this place is pretty good. I really enjoy their rice plates and vermicelli bowls. They also have good chicken pho here. - 8/10 for rice plates, especially in the Livermore area. Would rec if you're in the area and want some good Vietnamese food.

I have ordered here maybe 10 times or so and I won't be coming back based on the last 3 times. I…read morelove the food, but terrible service. The last time I ordered "coconut water with pulp", they gave me a canned coconut water that was put into a cup and said I needed to say "whole coconut" when I order. Why are there two almost identical items on the menu?? That's confusing. Same thing happened when I ordered "basil tofu". They gave me fried rice with tofu in it? Apparently there's also basil fried rice with tofu in it. If there are similar items on the menu and the order is unclear, the restaurant should clarify when the order is placed over the phone. I will add that the restaurant remade my order (and made sure to be rude about it). Lastly, there was a hair in my most recent to-go order. WITH A FOLLICLE. I'm done here.

Pho Ao Sen's first location is in Oakland's Little Saigon neighborhood, I believe this place is…read morebranch of the same business, not sure if it's third or fourth, both the Livermore location has been open more recently. It's in a complex across the street from the Livermore/San Francisco Premium Outlets with other restaurants, and there is a decent sized parking lot which I'm sure gets used by Outlet Shoppers. This restaurant's location is decorated nicely, has a number of tables spread out and a couple TV's. I've gotten takeout once and dined in once, the most recently dine in I ordered the Hanoi Trio Pork which has pork and fish cakes cooked in a fish sauce based sauce with a carrot and green papaya salad. Also comes with vermicelli, lettuce and herbs so you can eat them as wraps. I've had this dish at other Ao Sen's and this was presented very well and tasted good. My wife had a #1 beef pho which seemed pretty good, the beef products were fresh. The staff turned around our order in a timely manner on a Sunday afternoon and there place wasn't completely full but there were other parties seated. It was a good experience. I'm usually only in that area when I hit the outlets so maybe I'll try them again the next time I hit the outlets.

Tried this place for the first time with my parents, and food + service = 5/5!…read more We got the: - pork and shrimp egg rolls: nice, crispy, and stuffed with taro and meat. - rocket shrimp: good-sized shrimp! - house special beef pho: broth is delicious and has a generous amount of meat, including tendon and tripe - seafood pho: love the variety of seafood, including scallops, shrimp, fish, and calamari Service was also great! Will be a new regular spot for us!

So since my last review, I've tried a couple other places that sell Onigiri around Bay Area. And I…read morewould have to say, my opinion still stands. Leonard's Onigiris are top notch. Others can't hold a candle. His are the closest ever I've found to the ones at a konbini in Japan. Like Lawson, 100, etc.

We were feeling a smaller snack/light lunch and settled on musubis - a GREAT decision…read more You order through toast (should be linked above) and then they make your food fresh to order. They sent us directions to pick up in the back, but we got a little lost. Leonard, the owner, came out to find us and introduced himself and shared a little about the food and their projects. He was such a nice guy with big plans for the food! Into the food itself - The tuna mayo onigiri was STUFFED. There was so much flavor in every bite. I was a little cranky you have to order in twos but afterwards that first bite, I'm glad I had a whole one to myself! We got the Portuguese sausage with musubi and chili oil. The chili oil had a lot of heat and flavor to it! I don't recommend the chili oil if you're picturing a light spice because it packs a punch. But if you like the fire, highly recommend! My partners favorite was the classic teriyaki spam with unagi and avocado. I really enjoyed the portion sizing of each item - created a really perfect bite. The unagi had an extra smokiness to it. I think it's probably prepared in house/not supermarket unagi - the taste was quite different from that! The chicken lumpia was crispy and perfectly seasoned - not too salty and savory. The Thai chili sauce wasn't too spicy at all either. We'd definitely be back to try more!

The spicy beef noodle soup is surprising good, hot and sour with a hint of fish sauce. It does not…read morecome with a side dish of bean sprouts, but comes with a side dish of shredded cabbages, basil, perilla leaves, and some banana plant strings. Very interesting. The egg flour crisp is also pretty good. Around 16-17 per item, reasonable price. Oh, it is off Tuesday

I brought my family and guest who are visiting from overseas. They wanted to try Vietnamese food in…read moreUS since they heard great things. Most of time the food hits the spot but this time it was just meh.. Kids finish their meatball pho which I thought . But they commented the other pho place is better. The food wasn't bad just didn't hit the spot right. Pork chop tastes different and way more dry.. chicken wing is super fried no flavor.. also the rice plate didn't come with any soup/broth where I can dip. Overall this place is okay now.. just won't be the first I will choose anymore. Lastly my guest overseas wasn't impressed nor disappointed.

I used Mama Lee Kitchen catering for a Lunar New Year dinner for 28 people, and it was highly…read moresuccessful!! I wanted to showcase my Taiwanese heritage for the dinner and was excited that Mama Lee's was available to cater. It was hard to decide from the variety of their catering menu because so much of it reminded me of my childhood favorites. I ordered the following, and of course it was way too much, but folks were excited to take home leftovers: - Popcorn Chicken - Pork chop egg fried rice - Chicken cutlet egg fried rice - Qua Bao - Veggie Chow Mein - Crispy Fried Tofu Sticks (with garlic dipping sauce and pickled cabbage) - Seasonal Veggie & Mushroom The popcorn chicken, egg fried rice, and veggie chow mein was the kids' favorites, along with the winter melon lemon tea, which David and Marysa threw in for being their first customer in Pleasant Hill. The adults enjoyed everything that was offered, and were excited to try many new dishes for the first time. Overall, the flavors were reminiscent of my memories of eating in Taiwan, and that was a huge plus! Communication was easy, and the day of the event, they sent pics of the food. Not only did they include delivery over $350, the food was brought in piping hot & they helped set up the food. I am excited to work with David and Marysa again for next year's dinner, and I would highly recommend Mama Lee's catering for your next event!!

Just Love Mama Lee's Signature "Light Salad" Bentos!! The restaurant even upgraded the Bento…read morepackage with more portion!!

My boyfriend and I definitely felt happiness when we visited this spot a couple weekends ago! I…read morefound this place when I was searching what's nearby when I was doggie-sitting in Livermore. I've had it bookmarked since Christmas time of last year. We came here for lunch on a Saturday couple of weeks ago. Ordering was easy on the kiosk. There were several tables there already enjoying their food. We nabbed the table in front of the mural and waited for our food. I think about 8-10 minutes passed til our food was ready. I noticed that they had a cute robot to deliver some of the orders, but ours were just brought out at the counter by one of the staff members. We got the Bulgogi Egg Toast Sandwich, Spam Egg + Avocado Toast Sandwich, two tater tots, and two Dalgona Coffees. Both sandwiches were flavorful, soft, a little crunchy from the perfect toasting, and just YUMMY! The tater tots were crunchy and yum too. The Dalgona Coffee was delicious as well. I thought there would be dalgona crunchy bits, but no. That would have make it even better if it had. The staff seem friendly. The place was cute, colorful, and clean. My boyfriend complimented me on finding this place! :D I would definitely return to this spot again the next time I'm in the area.

A breakfast spot that lives up to its name! Egg Happiness is…read moreexactly what it promises -- pure, unadulterated happiness on a plate! From the moment you walk in, the bold yellow and white decor puts you in the best mood. It's the kind of place that's impossible to feel sad in. The food? Absolutely incredible. The portions are generous, everything comes out beautifully wrapped, and the quality is top-notch. We ordered burritos and croissants and not a single thing disappointed. The iced drinks are dangerously good -- creamy, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the savory bites. That red, white & blue drink? A vibe of its own. But honestly, what made the experience unforgettable was the atmosphere. We came in as a group and left feeling like we'd had a full-on celebration. The staff, the energy, the food -- everything just clicked. If you're looking for a fun, feel-good spot to share a meal with people you love, Egg Happiness it is! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

This review is based solely on the amazing Vietnamese/Signature iced coffee. Wow! Priced at $6.50 a…read morepop, it was everything and more. I needed a refuel and it def did the trick! Would be more than happy to come back to any Lees location to try their banh mi including the BBQ Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, or Shredded Chicken. I noticed you could also do any Banh Mi as a bowl too! They also have brekky sandwiches served on a baguette or croissant, appetizers, soups, tea/smoothies/other drink options, and more. There is some seating, but seems mostly like a quick service/grab & go. Located in a shopping mall, there's plenty of free parking. Friendly staff, little to no wait time. Have you tried their signature coffee yet?

I loooooove Lee's Sandwiches Viet iced coffee T-T I grew up frequenting their locations in San…read moreJose, so maybe there's also a nostalgia factor to it. I haven't ordered a sandwich from here in a long time, so this review is just for the coffee LOL Banana Cream Coffee (small $7.50): I do not dare get a large no matter what kind of day I'm having, so I cannot speak to the price of a large size. I heard about Lee's coming out with Biscoff and Banana Cream flavors, so I was excited to try. Goodness me I was not expecting slices of banana and a Nilla wafer topping off my drink!! Ugh it was so darn good. If you like banana flavor, you'll like this. I will be back to try the Biscoff flavor (and maybe a sandwich, finally...)!