While we stumbled upon this delicious spot by accident, everyone else should just put it in their…read moremaps app and go! We had the most tender flavorful cured pork (tocilog) beautifully plated next to garlic vinegar rice, and the ube waffles and fried chicken - with strawberries and figs! Airy space with big windows and a conscience and friendly service - had to take their fava bean patty burger to go, but we'll be back! And, their drinks (including strawberry orange blossom matcha) rock!

Understory is fantastic!! My favorite part of the experience had to be the ube horchata, which was…read moreSPECTACULAR; cold (perfect for a sunny Oakland afternoon) and sweet and cinnamon-y, a beautiful complementary blend of two incredible things. I also enjoyed my Understory Hash (with lechon/pork belly atop roasted root veggies, brussel sprouts, and a fried egg); it had great flavors. I think next on my list to try would be the tocino rice bowl. Inside were also just amazing vibes, with great decor and signage, and sweet and efficient service. I will say that ordering online comes with some extra fees, so next time I'd just order in person to avoid them and continue supporting this worker-owned, community built establishment!

One of the best restaurants in Alameda. The Tea Leaf or Rainbow salad is a must. I have not had…read moreanything there I didn't like.

Incredible pre-concert dinner, tea leaf salad and Burmese chicken curry with coconut rice were…read moreelite. Lotus root chips were fresh and crunchy. The two of us ordered enough for like 3-4 ppl, portions are HUGE!

Coming here for a casual lunch was a great opportunity to experience the flavors of native American…read morefoods. Located in the Fruitvale area right next to the BART station, you will need to be mindful of where you park. Since we were here on a Sunday afternoon we were able to utilize the BART lot for free. The interior is bright, simple and open space with several tables. We chose to dine outside under the giant tree covered patio. It's a nice relaxing space, and the owners do a good job of keeping the panhandlers from bothering the diners. The girls running the store on this Sunday were super sweet, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The four of us shared several dishes and all were really quite good. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. Know before you go... Wahpepah's Kitchen specializes in true native American cuisine. The food is simply prepared, fresh and local which means the menu may change depending upon what is available locally as the seasons change. I love that aspect, and their commitment to sourcing fresh local products. Of all the items we ordered, I personally loved the bison frybread and bison tacos (meat eater here), the mushroom and pumpkin seed mole and the Three Sisters veggie bowl were also great.

*Absolutely welcoming ambience with amazing art pieces, decor, literature options and music…read more ** Very respectful staff and I absolutely adore the homage to all Native American traits ranging from South American Andes to Mesoamerica and the tribes of North America ***Food was really well balanced and with legit options from bison, sweet potatoes and variations of savory herbs and berry juices. **** Overall great experience, but I'd probably add a lil more salt and seasoning to the meat

Everything, beef luc lac, duck slaw, and hot pot ingredients, were so fresh and amazing. I could…read moreeat this beef luc lac everyday and never get tired of it; it's that delicious. Kayla is the best and took such good care of us. We will definitely be coming back! Need to try the garlic noodle next time.

We came on a week day for dinner and was seated right away. The restaurant is in the Blanding…read moreShopping Center. Love the modern atmosphere and decor. We ordered the banh hoi with lemon grass tofu and mushrooms and salmon claypot. The banh hoi was tasty and fun to eat with the lettuce and herbs. The salmon claypot was full of flavors and so good with steamed rice. The portions were small, which was perfect for us but a little on the pricy side. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back and try other dishes on their menu.

We enjoyed breakfast at Peak. We had the chicken and waffles, pancakes and the avocado toast with…read morepoached eggs over arugula. Large portions and everything was well cooked and tasty. Will go again for the great service and chill interior.

We found this place on TikTok (Boozie sent us ) The restaurant is spacious and street parking was…read moreeasy. We came in for Saturday brunch. We were greeted and seated right away. The workers are very attentive and friendly. The portion sizes were very generous. Everything we had was delicious and well cooked. They accommodated our need to try the calamari (served during dinner) and we're so happy they did. It was cooked well, but a bit salty for us. I had the Cluck Benedict. I usually don't like eggs benedict but the eggs were cooked so well and the egg whites were not gooey like most places. My husband liked the Duck Benedict but said it wasn't what he expected (thin slices of duck) but still finished the entire plate. We ordered ricotta pancakes and pork belly to go. Our son loved it. We're definitely coming back for brunch again and to try their dinner service. There is one gender neutral bathroom that was very clean.

Nice spot Great Beignets…read moreGreat service No wait We loved it - well certainly be back

This is such a lovely and special place to come grab coffee and a small bite to eat. It's right…read morenext to the water so the view and atmosphere is hard to beat. The staff are always so kind and helpful. The only criticism I have is that it fairly small and a few more spots for seating would be ideal. I also understand that's outside their control. I love to come here and read a book or just talk to the other patrons. I can't recommend this place enough!

Slow cooked beef arepas are fire. Salads consistently good. Had an amazing bean, fried plantain…read moreand cheese arepa that will definitely be ordering again.

We were short staffed so I offered to come in two hours early and I didn't have time to eat but a…read morebowl of cereal. I wanted something hearty but not heavy, so I pull of the Door Dash app. My friends wife is Colombian and I'd seen one of my influencers I follow do a piece on an Arepa place in SF. So I find this one. I didn't look carefully that it was kind of far from my work, but I digress. They had a breakfast arepa and a cheese bread, similar to Brazilian cheese bread so I ordered that. So what's an Arepa? I like it to a Salvadoran pupusa/Pita style item, but made with corn instead of flour. They cut it open and stuff with different items. Mine came with scrambled eggs, bell peppers and green onion. and the Bunelos was one giant ball and made with cassava flour and tapicoa flour (good for gluten free folks) and finely shredded cheese. The food arrived still warm and was really good. the breakfast Arepa could maybe have had some cheese added, but there wasn't an option to add and I was expecting maybe and order of small size bunelos, like three, but the giant one was fine and fried to perfection. I will try to actually visit the restaurant for futher items. They have an arepa for vegetarians as well as empanadas.

Elijah is very personable, polite, and truly customer-service oriented. If only all customer…read moreservice personnel were as attentive! My favorite salad is, The Greek. Nothing better than a fresh salad. Thanks again, Elijah! Lisa

I can't tell you how much I think about this salad!!!…read more They have different salad options to choose from or the option to customize your own. The ingredients are all super fresh and the dressings are 10/10. My personal favorite is the lemon vinaigrette, but the green goddess is ! The portions are also a major pro! Just a half salad will usually last me two days! They toss the salads right in front of you and are super accommodating of any changes or additions. Its a small place towards the back of Alameda marketplace, which has a lot of other cool places to check out!! Highly recommend if you are looking for a quick, healthy, and refreshing meal!

Came here with my husband and in-laws early on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by a super…read morefriendly man that I believe may be the owner or one of the owners. We were the only party in the restaurant. The menu is extremely interesting, with a focus on slow-roasted meats and a California-Japanese fusion to many elements of their dishes. Because we were a party of five, we were able to try a lot on the menu, with some recommendations from the owner: - Corn fritters: Recommended by the owner, who said they're a best-seller. They were delicious and served with strawberry jam. Moist but with a bit of crumble and crumb. I could've eaten the entire plate myself. - Rotisserie cauliflower: With miso butter and furikake. My husband really wanted to try this. It was good, and he really loved it, but it wasn't a standout dish for me. - Trip's triple: 1/4 chicken, pork shoulder, and tri-tip all on a plate with chimichurri and garlic-jalapeño garum on the side. All of the meat was cooked so well, and the sauces were just delicious. This was a really generous serving of meat; my husband had to take some of it home. - Tsukune sando: Two tsukune (chicken and pork) patties with shredded lettuce, fried shallots, Hapa sauce, and a fried egg. I'm not sure what the Hapa sauce was and didn't ask, but this sandwich was just delicious. The patties were great and this is the first time I've tried tsukune. This was a messy sandwich, so I ate it with a fork and knife, but it didn't impact how tasty it was. I can't remember the dishes my in-laws got, but everyone was really happy with their food and what they couldn't finish, they made sure to take home. However, there's always room for dessert, and we went wild and decided to try all four of them. - Butter mochi: coconut butter cake. This was a table favorite. Rich, moist, delicious, and very unique. - Banana pudding: I'm a fan of banana-based or flavored anything, and this was fantastic. Loved the caramelized banana on top. - Choco PB torte: Definitely the richest dessert of the four. This is perfect if you're a chocolate fan. - Apple crumble: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Warm and spiced. So good. I honestly can't wait to go back to Spinning Bones. This was a fantastic meal from start to finish and our service was great.

Another great find in Alameda! We came with a party of six around 7 PM and had a reservation. I was…read moreactually surprised the restaurant wasn't busier. The place itself is pretty casual--nothing fancy--but the menu looked really interesting. We started with several appetizers to share: corn fritters, rainbow rice, Chicken Lickin', chicken fat rice, bacon edamame, and pickles. For our mains, we ordered the black pepper beef, Trip's Triple, bone burger, and pork roti. The Trip's Triple was definitely shareable, and overall, the portions were pretty generous. The drinks were tasty too, and I really enjoyed my michelada! All in all, everyone enjoyed their meal. Great food, generous portions, and lots of interesting dishes to try. We'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

For Friday Funday we were once again on the taco trail. While I have been to other Cholita Linda…read morelocations before, this one hit different for me in the best way. We ordered the taco trio woth Baja fish, carnitas, and carne asada with plantains and it was satisfying, filling and flavorful. We will definitely be back to thus location to eat our way through the menu. It doesn't hurt that Tucker's Ice Cream is jist a few doors down.

We tried the aqua fresca, guacamole and chips, pescado plate, Cubano, and carne asada sandwich. The…read moreaqua fresca was tasty, and the guacamole and chips were really good. The two sandwiches were decent overall. The Cubano was average and didn't really stand out, while the carne asada sandwich was better and had more flavor. Unfortunately, the pescado plate fell short. The fish was overly salted, which made it difficult to enjoy. Overall, there were some tasty items, but a few dishes missed the mark.