I ordered Barya for my birthday party and was very impressed! I loved the Filipino fusion take on…read moremany of my favorite dishes, including the oxtail lumpia and peanut butter dipping sauce! That was a crowd favorite and gone by the end of the night, I will say that sauce in particular should he swerved warm but it was honestly fine cold. It was easy using their website to send in inquire for the catering event. It's important to be detailed on what you want, where the location willl be and how many people you plan to have. Day of the event chef rod was texting me asking me a couple follow up questions to ensure food came correctly! He came on time and had everything ready to go. It was quite delicious and we barely had any left overs. I felt that the price was affordable and a service I would do again.

Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

While I'm not a fan of the value, the quality and execution is 5 star. Kikuchi has been at my local…read morebrewery Steel Bonnet in Scotts Valley a bunch lately and it's my second time trying his tasty offerings. I have tried the Tsukune twice now, a tasty meatball creation. Today I also had the Bara Tama, pork belly with thick slices of onion. They are both savory delights but the sweet of the onion paired with the salt of the pork belly and a dab of horseradish mustard makes it my new favorite! It's also over 90 degrees out today and the guy is cooking under a pop up in the parking lot, committed to his craft!

When I went to Japan last year, yakitori from the charcoal grill was one of the most memorable…read moremeals I've ever had. I won't forget how there were tasty options around every corner in Tokyo. Ever since I went to Japan last year, I crave delicious yakitori from a charcoal grill in the Bay Area and always seek out new places to try. I finally tried Okibiyaki-Kikuchi as a yakitori pop-up at ShaKa brewing after eyeing it for a long time. The grilled meat skewers were so delicious and enjoyable to eat with a cold beer flight from ShaKa brewing. The chef is a master of yakitori. I tried hatsu, kalbi, shishito, kimo, and bara tama. I can describe a perfect night like this. A perfect night included skewers from the live ember grill by the master chef and a beer flight. The flavors are legit-- the process of preparing the meat is impressive, and the technique with the charcoal grill brings out the best flavors. The Bay Area is treated to authentic flavors like in Japan. It is recommended that should arrive to the pop-up early as they ran out of the chicken skewers. I will absolutely order the chicken skin and thigh again and again. I also tried his pop up at Clandestine Brewery as well. The quality is so consistent and delicious. I like the vibe of eating like in a picnic style outdoors with a cold glass of beer. Nothing beats that for me. Follow @okibiyaki_kikuchi on IG to see where he pops up next.

We pass by Lockeford often. We see the billboard promoting Big Daddy's BBQ. We decided to stop in…read moreand buy a full rack of ribs, a bbq Turkey leg to bring home and an ice cream cone. The interior is a small shop, with a welcoming, friendly gal to take your order. Big guy in the rear is the bbq chef. You order there and go outside to pick up your food and/or sit outside to eat. The seating area offers plenty of chairs and tables with shade or without. It was February and a bit chilly and windy. In short time our food was ready. We had the pleasure of smelling it all the way home to Placerville. The ribs were big, meaty, soft and tender. There was a delicious spice and flavor that you really didn't need the bbq sauce (provided) on it at all. My husband and I ate our first couple without the sauce and then he ate a few more with the sauce. These ribs were delicious! We paid $30 for a full rack of ribs and $16 for the Turkey leg. We know where to go when craving ribs. Nicely done here.

brisket is tender and has good bark. sides like mac and cheese actually taste homemade. service is…read morelaid back and friendly. place has rustic vibe feels authentic.

Franci Cakes has fantastic cupcakes with super detailed designs and decadent flavors. We love…read morepicking up these sweet treats when she's got her booth up. Our kids love the cookies as well, but they are infatuated with the cupcakes. Some of the flavors we've recently enjoyed were the Guava cupcakes and Banana matcha horchata cupcakes. We can't wait to see what new flavors come out next!

I was able to get my hands on the #HomeSweetHomeBox for Father's Day and it didn't disappoint. I…read morehad been eyeing her cupcakes on Instagram for awhile for their unique sounding flavors and adorable decorations. WHAT I ORDERED: My box came with 4 cupcakes and 2 cookies: 2 of the "Churro o O it's Magic" cupcakes -- this cupcake was my favorite and OUT OF THIS WORLD! The cinnamon sugar cupcake was hearty and soft, the frosting was buttery perfection and the freshly fried heart-shaped churro on top brought a nice, crunchy texture to each bite. 2 of the "Duvalín" cupcakes -- Goodness gracious. This cupcake was full of fresh, bright flavors perfect for a warm summer day. The strawberry had a refreshing, real fruit flavor and paired perfectly with the hazlenut. 2 of the Puerquito Pan Dulces cookies -- the perfect mexican cookie. Admittedly, I didn't grow up on mexican cookies... as a child I never thought they were sweet enough (SUCH A KID), but as an adult... PERFECT! They were soft, had a mild (and scrumptious) flavor of cinnamon and molasses, and had a perfect level of sweetness. Unfortunately I had no coffee prepared and ATE THEM ALL before I had a chance to make any but they would have paired with it PERFECTLY. Can't wait to order another box in the future.

We came here when it was at the San Jose location on a Saturday and absolutely loved these burgers…read more We got the hellipeno burger which was soo smashed with crispy edges, sweet and spicy, with lots of sauce and flavor. I loved that it had an onion ring and caramelized onions on top. I really have no notes or anything I felt was missing. The fries are also crispy and fluffy, and their sauce that it comes with is also delicious. I would highly, highly recommend this place for a good smashed crispy juicy burger!!

Went here as I was nearby in the area around 2:30 pm on Saturday! I ordered the Big Smack & Tallow…read morefries and it took about 15-20 minutes to come out with about 4-5 people in front of me. Lots of parking nearby in the area and this is a food truck so keep in mind ! I rate the burger a 7.5/10 as it was a delicious burger but the buns did not hit to me for some reason. The fries were great as I tasted the tallow as it was very crunchy!! I would still come back if I am in the area !

Loved the Vampiro taco! Tasty shrimp and chorizo. Also great presentation! Visited during the SoFA…read moreblock party and was very happy with my choice!

I will start off by saying they had excellent customer service. I ordered a chopped cheese ($20)…read moreand cheesesteak ($22). They do have steak and shrimp but i felt that was a little overpriced. They were not loaded up as much as they could be. The cheesesteak was flavorful better than the original chopped cheese. Honestly you could probably make these items yourself at home for a fraction of the price. I would not go out of my way to eat at this good truck

I totally understand how they made the top 100 in the SF Chronicle list, it's so well deserved!…read more I have only heard golden reviews of goodtime bar through peers and thought it was a great time to finally check it out! I came here with a friend on a weekday for dinner and it was not packed at all. The atmosphere was very minimalist and clean, with a cute disco ball in the corner. This establishment requires you to order at the bar (makes sense it's a bar), and then they did you a number for the table so they can deliver your food. Any drinks you order they will make it right then and there for you to bring over. In terms of food, here is everything we ordered and my thoughts! *Deviled eggs: You would think since it's deviled eggs, there wouldn't be anything too special about them but I appreciated the small pops of salmon roe that added a nice textural play with the creamy eggs! * Bluefin tostada: Absolutely delicious with fresh tuna, paired with mango, on a crispy wonton chip. What a rich treat. * Arancini: The twist of fusion flavors was great. I love how the Japanese curry added a nice mix of umami, paired with the sharp creamy kimchi sauce. Definitely a favorite! * Pork belly: Pull apart, juicy, and tender! These paired actually really well with the arancini for a good balance of rice and meat. * Red miso crème brûlée: interesting sweet and salty flavor combination between the red miso and Madagascar vanilla. Not too overpowering tho. A lovely meal was had here!

goodtime keeps me in San Jose. What more is there to say? I…read morewish I could come more often than I already do! Food staff and wine are all the best

I've ordered from here one time for takeout and I fell in love. The broth was so aromatic and…read moredelicious, I decided to come in this time for a quick lunch. Safe to say it was consistent and I'm so happy. This place is definitely worth it. Though it seems it got pricy from when I ordered take out but I'm not too mad. The inflation just doesn't help. But for this place to be so quaint, I love how much more delicious and great ratio the food is vs a specific one on South King Road... Idk where the comparison is, because this place is just so much better and the aunties are super nice. They took care of me really well here.

I've been coming and ordering from AOTA House since they opened and the quality and taste of food…read morehas not changed a bit! AOTA is not just any restaurant, they were my postpartum comfort food and their broth always helped me feel at home.

Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

It's delicious. I've known the place for over a year and it's still just as delicious and with the…read moresame quality as always. It only cost me $26 and easily feeds two people

All the pastas looked delicious and were made fresh right when I picked them up. They're open super…read morelate, so it's a solid spot to hit when those late-night cravings kick in. Most of the pastas leaned a bit on the bland side, but a little salt easily fixes that. My favorite was the spaghetti arrabbiata cuz it had a nice hint of spice. The steak portion was huge and filled the entire container, making it a great option for takeout. I've definitely had leftovers for days. The time it took to cook all five dishes was about 10-15 min, which was pretty fast for pick up delivery.