Restaurants in Newark

“This place was great! We got a little carried away with ordering for two but the food was tasty and it was fun!

Update:
1.Suggest ordering in batches so the food is fresher as you're eating.
2.The pickled cucumbers are so good, and goes well with the skewers.”

“Simple mom n pop burger spot serving delicious, lip smackin' burgers and fries. Staff is very friendly, and when the soda machine was out of syrup they fixed it super quick. Great experience every time!”

“Las pastas están buenísimas”

“Overall, the side dishes were clean and the food was delicious, including budae jjigae, kimchi stew, seafood and green onion pancakes, and stir-fried pork.

The store was clean and the dining table was nice.
Group dining is possible for families, and the service is friendly and good.”

“🎉🎊🍻🍹🍗🥘🥗💪 Congrats!!!”

“I always have to doctor my Ramen to taste the way that I want it, but this came exactly the way that I love my Ramen! The broth was delicious, the noodles were perfectly done, and the spice was existent but not overwhelming. As a big back, i approve”

“I love fat rice rolls very much.My cousin’s soup is rich, pink and tender, and the pork intestines are super tasty!Also ordered a big bowl of noodles (pork trotters + fatty intestines)The pig's feet melt in your mouth! ! Also a must-tryNext time I want to try the red oil hand ❤️in additionThe clerk is very kind! ! !”

“Delicious rice noodle soup at a reasonable price. Many flavors of soups you can choose from. One bowl of noodles rice is big enough for two people to share. Fried egg is a special combination with the soup.

We had a complimentary brown sugar tofu pudding during our 2nd trip for lunch. It's great value if you take the set menus or order it through Fantuan apps.”

“Very friendly always buy my tamales there”

“This place hits the spot when I'm in the mood for carbs. I've tried a few of the lamb dishes, and they were a pleasant surprise overall. The meat was cooked very well, and the noodles were thick and filling. The portions are pretty reasonable and the food is very filling, so I would recommend it.”

“Don't let the parking lot fool you- this place is AWESOME inside!

They have a LARGE selection of ingredients to choose from for your hot pot as well as fruit, cake and freshly made ice cream for dessert. Drinks are included in the buffet price.

Staff are very friendly and helpful and explain things well. This was important for us as we had never been to a hot pot place before so we had no idea what to do😂.

They are open 7 days a week with lunch and dinner buffet. Call for hours and prices. We had lunch on a monday and before tip for 2 of us it was $44.95.

Definetly recommend!”

“owner is so friendly and food is delicious! blackened fish tacos are the best!!!!”

“the best chicken Caesar salad and garlic toast - love this Newark location and vibe!”

“Absolutely bomb of spicy Asian cuisine. I found this place by accident one night and after going back a second time, I’m hooked and will be a regular here. The food quality is very high with the right balance of numbing spice. The atmosphere feels new and fun. This place
puts so many Chinese food places to shame.”

“Good food, service and clean, well lit restaurant. Tried a variety of items. You scan a qr code and order from the table. We had the onion pancake (good, a little oily as expected), dumplings (tasty), dry beef bowl (nice mix of veggies and beef. Has peanuts and fries), green pepper fish noodle soup (photo on menu does not match dish and the green pepper isnt bell pepper, it is a little spicy) and lamb skewers (well seasoned). Would be nice to have the smaller items (dumpling, pancake, skewers) served first as an appetizer and the larger items as main dishes. Items were served as they were ready so we got the dumplings served last

Parking: Mall parking”

“I like the quality of their ramen. The portion, the thickness of the char siew and the onsen egg, delicious! If i can suggest one thing, it will the hotness of the soup. They have to serve it piping hot and it will be bring heaven to earth. We ate there today and the soup is just warm.. so maybe next time i visit here i hope they will make it more hot. Thanks!”

“The ultimate deli the r best. Sandwiches yummm 5 stars for this place ..I will be back again”

“First timers! Bahn Mi's were so good! customer service was very courteous, and quick. Food was delicious, portions were worth the price. Soups looked amazing also!”

“love it!!! best place to eat”

“A friend suggested this place to me yesterday so of course I had to pop in to check it out. I walked in and immediately noticed how clean it was. Not only was the owner there, but he was super friendly and told me and my daughter about how he makes the ice cream himself with the help of his wife. I really don't think I've tried creamier ice cream. Was VERY impressed with everything about this place and will be coming back with family and telling friends to go here as well!”

“If you’re familiar with Pepper Lunch, this place is a smaller version of that chain restaurant. They offer a wider variety of appetizers and snacks, but you’ll need to mix the sauce yourself (it lacks flavor when they come). The place isn’t large, but it’s spacious enough for a group if you call ahead. The service was great and fast, and the food wasn’t bad. They have a selection of chicken, beef, salmon, and even ramen. Parking was also easy to find.”

“I had the chili Verde plate. it was delicious. Will definitely be going back.”

“Service was fast and friendly. It was very clean and safe inside. The lime ice cream was yummy, right amount of sweet and tart flavor. My husband loved the Uchepos too but didn’t get pics of either because they ate too fast. I got the fresas con crema and added mango to it and it was sooo good.”

“Very nice restaurant, went there with my family and we had no complaints. The food was very good and given to us pretty quickly. The service was very nice and the atmosphere was overall very calming and pleasant.”

“I've been coming to this venue since July and don't have anything but great things to say about the great food & excellent service of the Manager, Susan and her staff who are always helpful. When I make reservation, Susan is very accommodating and pleasant.”

“This is prob our fav seafood boil place in the Bay Area. We got the Ray’s combination bag and the garlic fries. Def both had good flavor and not too salty. Also, if it’s your bday they will give you free ice cream.
Fyi on our recent visit, they did automatically add tip into our receipt even though it was just two people. It was for 15%. We liked the service though, so we didn’t mind.”

“Our new favorite spot! No lines or 45 minute waits for mediocre food like the surrounding restaurants”

“The bingsoo is so yummy! People are so friendly.”

“Great food & service. Highly recommended to all . Clean & pleasant ambiance.”

“Good people good drinks 🍹 good music”

“Great food and friendly service. I will go again and definitely recommend to my friends. Simply best!”

“服務好 速度也快 食物很好吃 會一吃還想再吃的串烤店”

“The 3Q boba is legitimately my all time favorite and everyone I've taken here enjoyed it too, even if they weren't big on boba. Always had very kind service here too. Small parking lot but I have always been able to find a place.”

“Tried their weekend buffet. The food tasted really good ! They also served hot naan and puri bread. Overall a nice experience.

Dietary restrictions: Halal”

“There is actually the boss’s hidden dish!
Clean environment, clean toilets! Large seats, suitable for gatherings！
My fav
1. Queso Fundido
2. Tlayuda
3. Fajita
4. Cochinita pibill
5. Chimichangas”

“Excellent service and good fresh food clean environment!”

“Nice and fresh food, Warm to the Table, Friendly Staff There Also, next Time I will get the HotPot Cooking”

“We love Asia Express Newark. This is a carry out establishment. Their hot table is full of tasty classic favorites to choose from, but they have a good menu of specialties as well. Very good service on the spot. And the value for your buck is exceptional. They offer catering as well for your special occasions. We have used them for several of our family functions with excellent suggestions, on time pick up and the food is always hot and ready to serve. You may find yourselves coming back again and again just like us.”

“I love the thali at dinner time. It's filling and a very good price at $22 if paying by cash. The 2 ladies at the front are friendly, quick, and nice too.”

“Great late night grab of a bowl of pho. Slow, and a little extra compared to where I am from, but good flavor in the broth.
Servings breakfast now. At 8am”

“Great combo beef Phô (all the good stuff, including tripe and tendon), a large amount of meat, plus your choice of noodles... I got egg noodles and loved it.

Served in under 5 minutes...

... Huge bowl, delicious ? broth.

Considering how expensive going out to eat is today, this is the best phô deal around.

I highly recommend this restaurant... It deserves a higher score on Google.”

“We love this place travel from Hayward for their food.”

“Stopped by for some vegan dinner. We had the vegan momo, tofu noodle soup and tofu curry. Food was good, the front desk guy was super friendly and helpful when we ordered. It is a take away place, but they have some tables if you want to eat there (we sat down for dinner)..

Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options”

“Great place to hang out too”

“I am an old customer of this store. The food is delicious as always. I feel safe eating here. The store has a wide range of dishes. There are many dishes that can be eaten and they taste delicious.”

“Food and service was good.. Too bad they took out the kid play area.. My grandkids, would’ve enjoyed it..!!!”

“Seasoned curly fries is my son's favorite and mine too. taste very good!”

“Friendly associate nice neat dining area. Not like other m’c donald hard to find clean table you have to ask clean your own.”

“Best pié ever especially the caramel apple and the key lime also the chocolate and the pocket pies ( my personal favorite is the chicken pot pie ((not the one with bacon)) I give this pie place 5 stars!! Go early or you will find them sold out for the day!!”

“Wei kitchen frog笼中蛙 is delicious, however the quality of the food is not stable, sometimes it is very good, but sometimes the meat quality is below average”

“Had to wait for a table, service was fast, and food was delicious and so many good things to choose from in their menu. Loved the breeze board and country fried steak.”

“Did a last minute order of Panipopo trays for my sons Culture Day at school. And Juanita and her husband came through for me. They were so nice when I had placed my order over the phone and told me to just pay when I pick up my order. They didn't even care for me to pay first before they do my order. They were willing to wake up early the nxt day so I can pick up my order at 11am. Good people. The panipopo was bomb. My son's teacher and aides loved the panipopo. They killed it. All gone. They said nothing but good news on how delicious it was for their first time tasting panipopo. I would order again.”

“Delicious breakfast, mimosas and amazing service.”

“Fresh Fruit and smoothies !! Great place to go after a great run or exercise!!”

“The food is so fresh and tasty! They make everything to order so it takes a little longer but it is worth it.”

“Great food, the restaurant definitely needs more attention in my opinion. The food was great, was full but not too full to the point I feel sick. The sides were also delicious. If you’re in the area, would highly recommend going here. Definitely worth the drive to try it.”

“Me encantó si lo recomiendo 👍🏻”

“PSA they have dessert dosas now. For the adventurous eater, I’m sure.

Been coming here for a few years, since they opened.

Consistently excellent dosas. Probably the only dosa place I drag people to from out of town.

This used to be a Mexican restaurant so a lot of the lively colors have been kept.

Pretty inexpensive and a great place to go to after a busy Costco shopping session next door.

Gets busy on the weekends. Come around 5pm on a weekday to get quick service and the freshest of the day.

The staff are incredibly polite and professional. Packaging is great.

Living the Fremont dream ✌🏼”

“food delicious! and nice and hot. had sweet and sour pork with chow mein. ample portions and great price.”

“A wonderful pasty store I found accidentally. I got chicken dumplings and beef and onions stuffed pancakes from the frozen section to make at home. They also have ready made food you can enjoy immediately.
If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask. The place is very friendly.”

“Really worth the wait. Not sure if it was only one girl working, so we had to wait a little. But the drinks were delicious and totally worth the wait. I recommend this place.”

“Love their food,just need to be more attentive to their customers”

“Best takeout by far, but whether I dine in or takeout, the pupusas and birria tacos are amazing. Despite not being cooked to perfection, the food still tastes amazing, with a good selection and good drinks.”

“👍 Highly recommended My whole family loves it🥰 definitely will order again”

“I chose savory crepe combo 9a (egg, tomato, mushroom, cheese, pesto). The employees prepared my meal quickly. The meal was served with a small bowl of fruit.

If you want some boba or some crepes (savory or sweet), consider checking out this small business.

The restaurant is in a food court that has plenty of tables.”

“Oh my gosh, it’s such a quiet place with delicious pork slaw dessert that I really really enjoy back in China. They are not that expensive though, but the toys are really fluffy and I love enjoy having tea with them.”

“Food is delicious! We were a party of 4 with a baby and were seated right away and got our food almost immediately. The only downside is that the staff weren't very aware that we were ready for the check. Multiple employees walked passed us as our plates were untouched, so speed of service went down from there.

More frequent table touching would help and treating smaller parties with the same kind of service as the large tables would be beneficial in elevating service at this restaurant.

Restrooms were clean, staff courteous and presentable, just lacking in the areas mentioned above.

We are planning to return in a few months for a larger family birthday and hoping this issue has been solved by then.”

“Fantastic Afghan food! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious — rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. Since each dish is made to order, there's a bit of a wait, but it’s well worth it.

Portions are generous — we ended up with enough leftovers for another full meal at home. The service was excellent too: warm, attentive, and made the experience even better.

If you're in the area and craving something authentic and satisfying, this place is a must!”

“My wife and I have eaten here over a dozen times the last few months.

We love the tacos. Loaded with plenty of meat.
The onions and cilantro provide a wonderful flavor.”

“Yummy food and excellent service. This is what I would say about Good Neighbor Restaurant.

The restaurant is not very busy when we have our table at around 6:30pm on Sunday. But lots of customers are coming in a little after we have our table. The dining room is full at around 7pm. We’re fortunate to have a table before everyone else comes. We are lucky because we can have a delicious dinner at a very reasonable price. Most of the dishes we ordered are of above-average to excellent quality. The best thing that impressed us was their customer service. The lady who served our table went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our meal.

I loved my experience at Good Neighbor Restaurant and cannot wait to go back.”

“Pure good hongkonger canteen. Love it!”

“The food is authentic and service is well.
I'm surprised that many people are saying the old lady is rude but she was kind to me when I went there.”

“All items are very yummy & staff are really nice…”

“The staff is amazing the food it's delicious I would highly recommend it”

“Been supporting this place most of my teens and college years, I recommend this place to anyone looking for a lot of variety such as , pho , Banh Mi , snacks , drinks and anyone looking for ready to go food. Come early sometimes lines can be long. Expect delays too , sometimes they are short staff and get help from security which really is a great help to them.”

“A little old review for the visit in January, 2025; forgot to post it :P

Wow, this is the only Starbucks in the area with barista that actually greet and smile at us when we walk in.

I love customizing my drinks on the app but not every barista follows the customization... like you can actually taste and see the ingredient difference through the classic-clear-cup. This barista totally nailed it, the Coffee Frappuccino has the right balance of bittersweet prefect to my taste. My friend also said his customized Latte taste better then usual while it just made with the same Starbucks coffee.

This store is small but the atmosphere is great, clean and no trash laying around. The only negative of this store is it is right at the corner of a busy street sharing grocery store and sandwich shop so sometimes it is hard to find a parking.”

“I recently went to the restaurant. I had pan fried chicken noodles and eggplant dish. The fried noodle dish was mouth watering! Crispy and full of flavors. I really enjoyed the flavors in the eggplant dish as well.

Walking into the restaurant really surprised me by their cleanliness! The whole place was spotless!! Hygienic clean. Not a dust in sight. Even the counter space was organized and clean with sanitizer. This really impressed me.

I really appreciated that the owner took time to prepare the meals. I had to wait some time as there was a large order before me but I noticed that she didn’t rush any orders even the small orders.”

“First time ordered food from this restaurant. We ordered "Mongolian beef" and "Thai chilli chicken" both curry were excellent and I really appreciate for the amount of meat.”

“One of my favorite noodle places!! So spicy and so many great greens and sides. My family comes here whenever we can because it’s such a hit. My first time eating here, I poured all the hot spicy sauce into my noodles and I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything that spicy…”

“3rd time ordering Pizza here. If I lived a little closer I'd prob be a regular.

Nice cozy spot. Family owned. Small Clean and Charming.

The atmosphere smell is almost therapeutic. Pizza and Mexican bread bakery in one.

Pizza dough is in fact a bit on the sweet side. But it's blends well with many toppings. Especially if you like to pour hot suace on your pizza.

Just try it!”

“Reasonably priced, delicious, friendly, very positive all the way around. Would like to go back ��”

“Friendly staff and a good variety of menu options all focused on fresh, healthy ingredients. Service is usually pretty fast, given they make your order on the spot rather than serving pre-made items so you know your foods going to be fresh.”

“I visited Tastea in Newark and had an amazing experience! I ordered the Lychee Peachee drink, which was incredibly refreshing and perfectly balanced in flavor. The combination of lychee and peach was delightful. The staff provided excellent service—friendly, efficient, and attentive. The overall atmosphere of the place was welcoming, making it a great spot to enjoy quality boba. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more drinks. Highly recommend!”

“This is your standard Panda Express, nothing more, nothing less. Decently tasty fast food at decent prices when you are too bored to cook, but don't have the energy or will to go out! Kids like it too.
There are some times when they are out of items later in the evening, but that happens in most locations.”

“First time visit this place... no bad at all. All food is freshly prepared and cooked. Will try some other stuff from the menu next time. Will return for sure! ??”

“🍋 I recently had the pleasure of visiting Happy Lemon, and I was thoroughly impressed with their delicious boba drinks and inviting atmosphere. I ordered the strawberry shortcake boba and a boba milk tea with puff cream, and both were absolutely divine. The boba pearls were perfectly cooked, and the flavors were well-balanced and refreshing. The puff cream added a delightful texture and sweetness to my drink.
The interior of the shop was clean and modern, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, and they were happy to answer any questions I had about the menu.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Happy Lemon, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and refreshing boba drink.
Here are some specific things I loved about my visit:
* The boba pearls were perfectly cooked and had a great texture.
* The flavors of the drinks were well-balanced and refreshing.
* The puff cream added a delightful texture and sweetness to my drink.
* The interior of the shop was clean and modern.
* The staff was friendly and attentive.
I will definitely be returning to Happy Lemon soon, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and refreshing boba drink.
Additional tips:
* If you're not sure what to order, I recommend asking the staff for their recommendations.
* They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from, so there's something for everyone.
* Be sure to try one of their signature drinks.

I hope this review helps you decide whether or not to visit Happy Lemon. If you do, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.”

“Their spicy dropper is weak. Calling it spicy idk about that. They need to make it more spicy or else I won’t be coming back. Still giving it a 5 stars cuz them fish was fresh and the poke bowl is tasty!”

“Only a few people here. But I can refill my beverage. Clean tables, 3-sides windows have very good views of the plaza and nearby streets. I would recommend if I could get more vegetables in between my double burger layers.

Parking: More than enough parking lots in this plaza.”

“Amazing. ... I went there at least 15 times. They never charge me for anything.”

“Service was nice it was very quiet and good was gotten quickly. It tasted well, it just took a good twenty minutes to get someone’s attention when I was done to pay in an already empty restaurant. Pretty pleasant overall though!”

“Good Mexican food for a fair price. Have been coming since Covid after Feng Cha left. Staff is friendly and attentive. Since they are associated with Santa Fe Grocery Store, be on the lookout for daily taqueria specials.”

“Love this place!!! Great drinks, good food, you can watch any sport you want, the staff is friendly and they remember you, my first place of choice for everything!”

“We’ll definitely be back! Delicious food, clean environment, friendly, helpful staff”

“food delicious! and nice and hot. had sweet and sour pork with chow mein. ample portions and great price.”

“Love this place!!! Great drinks, good food, you can watch any sport you want, the staff is friendly and they remember you, my first place of choice for everything!”

“I've been coming to this venue since July and don't have anything but great things to say about the great food & excellent service of the Manager, Susan and her staff who are always helpful. When I make reservation, Susan is very accommodating and pleasant.”

“Great place to hang out too”

“My family and I have been visiting this buffet for years, and it’s always a treat! Especially love the oysters 🦪 🍴✨ We come about once a year and love the wide variety of dishes available—there’s something for everyone. 🥗🍤🍰 It’s a tradition we always look forward to! 🎉

Something I noticed this time around is that they sing happy birthday to those celebrating in the restaurant. 🎂🎶 While it’s a nice touch, my suggestion to the owner would be to update the birthday song. The one they played back-to-back felt outdated and a bit creepy. 😬 A rotation of different birthday songs could make the experience even better!”

“Had to wait for a table, service was fast, and food was delicious and so many good things to choose from in their menu. Loved the breeze board and country fried steak.”

“PSA they have dessert dosas now. For the adventurous eater, I’m sure.

Been coming here for a few years, since they opened.

Consistently excellent dosas. Probably the only dosa place I drag people to from out of town.

This used to be a Mexican restaurant so a lot of the lively colors have been kept.

Pretty inexpensive and a great place to go to after a busy Costco shopping session next door.

Gets busy on the weekends. Come around 5pm on a weekday to get quick service and the freshest of the day.

The staff are incredibly polite and professional. Packaging is great.

Living the Fremont dream ✌🏼”

“Simple mom n pop burger spot serving delicious, lip smackin' burgers and fries. Staff is very friendly, and when the soda machine was out of syrup they fixed it super quick. Great experience every time!”

“This place hits the spot when I'm in the mood for carbs. I've tried a few of the lamb dishes, and they were a pleasant surprise overall. The meat was cooked very well, and the noodles were thick and filling. The portions are pretty reasonable and the food is very filling, so I would recommend it.”

“BEST HOTPOT FOR LAZY PEOPLE LIKE ME 🔥😳

Pick all your sides without leaving your table! It’s literally bottomless but for hotpot and bbq grill!! 😍😍😍

They got delicious quality meats and for just $5 more you can upgrade to my favorite Australian waygu and more! Pookie did not want to leave the whole day! 😯

Plus they have chicken wings and short ribs as side bar options! Meaning you don’t have to pay for them!!

Our little sibling loved the this place aside from the food they got play the games and free candy and yakult at the door!”

“I like the quality of their ramen. The portion, the thickness of the char siew and the onsen egg, delicious! If i can suggest one thing, it will the hotness of the soup. They have to serve it piping hot and it will be bring heaven to earth. We ate there today and the soup is just warm.. so maybe next time i visit here i hope they will make it more hot. Thanks!”

“Papaya Thai is a Bay Area treasure. My wife and I stumbled upon it while looking for a good place to have lunch after running an errand in Newark. We had Lamb Yellow Curry Stew and Pad Thai with Shrimp. The lamb was perfectly cooked in a rich yellow curry with potatoes and carrots. The meat was as tender as you can possibly imagine. The Pad Thai was mixed with a sweet sauce that was slightly sticky, which I like so the noodles adhere to each other. I don’t know if this is traditional, but really like Pad Thai like that.”

“Love this place!!! Great drinks, good food, you can watch any sport you want, the staff is friendly and they remember you, my first place of choice for everything!”

“My wife and I have eaten here over a dozen times the last few months.

We love the tacos. Loaded with plenty of meat.
The onions and cilantro provide a wonderful flavor.”

“We’ll definitely be back! Delicious food, clean environment, friendly, helpful staff”

“The food is authentic and service is well.
I'm surprised that many people are saying the old lady is rude but she was kind to me when I went there.”

“I would love to give this place a 10 star ⭐⭐⭐ I'm telling you this is the best place who has the best house fried rice I have ever tasted 😋 the food is so damn good it'll make you spend damn near your whole paycheck 😜 If you haven't tried it you definitely not eating right‼️🔥”

“Friendly associate nice neat dining area. Not like other m’c donald hard to find clean table you have to ask clean your own.”