Ugh. Didn't expect this much of culinary excellence from my neighborhood coffee shop. All three dishes I had there was very intentionally curated and well executed with fresh ingredients, and all of those being a hefty sharable portion was a lovely bonus. Fine dining quality with a family restaurant quantity, it really was.
Straciatella and peaches, in which they replaced peaches with apples during my visit, surprisingly was the highlight of the night. The cheese, tasted unbelievably fresh, combined with harmonious touches of oils and sauces was just delightful. I wonder if it the cheese was made in the house?
Then the potato situation. Crunch exterior, nicely mashed cheesy inside, loaded with Parmigiano and chives. My friend and I loved it. Anyone and everyone will. It came out in a massive size too! I would consider ordering it again next time for a sharable plate for 3-4 people.
Asparagus and sausage! I could've enjoyed this pasta even more if I had chose lighter starters for my taste buds. But regardless it was delicious. Extrememly savory flavor, a little gulilty level of creamy and salty, with guiltier finish of ground chicharrón on the top. I wish there was more asparagus, but I think that goes against the intention of the overall plate so ill keep that wish to myself.
I had no room left for desserts but I already know their cakes are top tier so im just planning out for next visit already...
Very refreshing to see this business taking this challenge of bringing fine dining experience in this area and want to applaude all of the staff. I hope more people recognize their effort of making this affordable and approchable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel V
Amazing food. My only criticism is that there is olive oil on everything lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loreta L
I love the vibe and the service here. Really friendly and attentive. Thanks for a great start to our night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Perez
This was an amazing addition to the South Bay. I loved the whole meal. Truly everything was perfect but the oyster mushrooms and prawns were my favorites, as well as the Basque Cheesecake for dessert. I definitely recommend everyone to try this and I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaimie Choi
took my parents here and we all loved it! every dish was beautiful, intentional, and delicious. the staff was super attentive and made great recommendations. will definitely be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Papa Stove
What an amazing experience. The service was great and the food was wonderful. Plenty of food choices for everyone in your party. Finish the evening with the tasty cheesecake. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Wie
So glad I got to stop by Luka on the way home - the new dinner service from Bakers & Baristas.First, let's talk ambience. Although Luka uses the basic set-up of the structure of Bakers & Baristas, the team does a great job creating an entirely different, classy mood. The whole restaurants glows a bit more with a sexier orange light and candles all over the restaurant. Low-playing jazz and other suave songs play throughout the background.Second, let's talk the menu and style. The menu shows off an array of really of Asian Fusion / New American dishes. I unfortunately wasn't hungry enough to try a wide breadth but here's what I did get to order:*Marinated Cherry Tomatoes: Came highly recommended and granted, I'm normally not a huge tomato fan. I think this was solid. I ate every last tomato and loved the dressing and ricotta. Just a nice mix of seasoning that helped create a smooth mix of flavors. The ricotta definitely was the star for me that helped elevate the dish.*Spicy blue prawns: My favorite of the night. Beautifully cooked, juicy prawns in a sauce that was simply was magnificent. The staff was so nice to add a baguette to soak all the sauce up in. A great mix of seasoning and spices.*Sundae: Probably the most beautiful dish of the night. The sundae was such a clever mix of complex and bold sweet flavors. The yuzu curd may not be to everyone's liking but I thought it added such a nice zing at the end of every bite (make sure to scoop it up from the bottom).*Skin contact Straka wine: A good list of various wines and more to come apparently! A perfect complement to the meal.They also had an espresso menu at the end as well as some beer options. This all came out to about $80ish by the end of the meal.Service, which was mainly from the server, Jerrill, and the rest of the Luka team, was great and super attentive with constant water refills; great explanations about the menu; and a breakdown of the curated wine list.Parking is similar where there is usually enough parking in the lot (go past the restaurant to the middle area where there is usually a mix of more parking). Yes, the parking lot is super funky with some spaces that are super tight / not really realistic but think there's always something available.Kudos to the B&B team - hoping to try more in round 2 in the future!
Ugh. Didn't expect this much of culinary excellence from my neighborhood coffee shop. All three dishes I had there was very intentionally curated and well executed with fresh ingredients, and all of those being a hefty sharable portion was a lovely bonus. Fine dining quality with a family restaurant quantity, it really was.
Straciatella and peaches, in which they replaced peaches with apples during my visit, surprisingly was the highlight of the night. The cheese, tasted unbelievably fresh, combined with harmonious touches of oils and sauces was just delightful. I wonder if it the cheese was made in the house?
Then the potato situation. Crunch exterior, nicely mashed cheesy inside, loaded with Parmigiano and chives. My friend and I loved it. Anyone and everyone will. It came out in a massive size too! I would consider ordering it again next time for a sharable plate for 3-4 people.
Asparagus and sausage! I could've enjoyed this pasta even more if I had chose lighter starters for my taste buds. But regardless it was delicious. Extrememly savory flavor, a little gulilty level of creamy and salty, with guiltier finish of ground chicharrón on the top. I wish there was more asparagus, but I think that goes against the intention of the overall plate so ill keep that wish to myself.
I had no room left for desserts but I already know their cakes are top tier so im just planning out for next visit already...
Very refreshing to see this business taking this challenge of bringing fine dining experience in this area and want to applaude all of the staff. I hope more people recognize their effort of making this affordable and approchable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. My only criticism is that there is olive oil on everything lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the vibe and the service here. Really friendly and attentive. Thanks for a great start to our night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an amazing addition to the South Bay. I loved the whole meal. Truly everything was perfect but the oyster mushrooms and prawns were my favorites, as well as the Basque Cheesecake for dessert. I definitely recommend everyone to try this and I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
took my parents here and we all loved it! every dish was beautiful, intentional, and delicious. the staff was super attentive and made great recommendations. will definitely be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing experience. The service was great and the food was wonderful. Plenty of food choices for everyone in your party. Finish the evening with the tasty cheesecake. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad I got to stop by Luka on the way home - the new dinner service from Bakers & Baristas.First, let's talk ambience. Although Luka uses the basic set-up of the structure of Bakers & Baristas, the team does a great job creating an entirely different, classy mood. The whole restaurants glows a bit more with a sexier orange light and candles all over the restaurant. Low-playing jazz and other suave songs play throughout the background.Second, let's talk the menu and style. The menu shows off an array of really of Asian Fusion / New American dishes. I unfortunately wasn't hungry enough to try a wide breadth but here's what I did get to order:*Marinated Cherry Tomatoes: Came highly recommended and granted, I'm normally not a huge tomato fan. I think this was solid. I ate every last tomato and loved the dressing and ricotta. Just a nice mix of seasoning that helped create a smooth mix of flavors. The ricotta definitely was the star for me that helped elevate the dish.*Spicy blue prawns: My favorite of the night. Beautifully cooked, juicy prawns in a sauce that was simply was magnificent. The staff was so nice to add a baguette to soak all the sauce up in. A great mix of seasoning and spices.*Sundae: Probably the most beautiful dish of the night. The sundae was such a clever mix of complex and bold sweet flavors. The yuzu curd may not be to everyone's liking but I thought it added such a nice zing at the end of every bite (make sure to scoop it up from the bottom).*Skin contact Straka wine: A good list of various wines and more to come apparently! A perfect complement to the meal.They also had an espresso menu at the end as well as some beer options. This all came out to about $80ish by the end of the meal.Service, which was mainly from the server, Jerrill, and the rest of the Luka team, was great and super attentive with constant water refills; great explanations about the menu; and a breakdown of the curated wine list.Parking is similar where there is usually enough parking in the lot (go past the restaurant to the middle area where there is usually a mix of more parking). Yes, the parking lot is super funky with some spaces that are super tight / not really realistic but think there's always something available.Kudos to the B&B team - hoping to try more in round 2 in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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