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“This small and cozy restaurant offers a greasy service, but their chain of restaurants is renowned for their delicious Ramen. We started with chicken karagee, which was filled with cheese ramen, chicken ramen, house ramen, and spicy pork bowl. The food arrived quickly, within a few minutes. The chicken starter was good, with tender meat. The chicken ramen was perfectly balanced with spices, creating a flavorful bowl of food. I also tried the spicy pork bowl, which was interesting and enjoyable. To finish our meal, we had green tea softie and matcha latte float. Both were delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Overall, we had a great experience at this restaurant.”
“I came here with my family on a whim and honestly glad I did. The tofu soup was on point in this rainy day. perfectly rich broth, soft tofu, and just the right amount of spice. Banchan kept coming without even asking. the food portions were way bigger than expected for the price.”
“Great Xinjiang hot pot restaurant! I really enjoyed the welcoming service and great hospitality. Food was great and food was tasty. I was amazed that the meats especially the beef near balls. The beef tasted like organic beef. Fried rice was tasty and cold hoodies were good. A pitcher of hot tea was provided with the meal which paired well with the hot pot meal. They had a variety of fruits to end the meal. Price was reasonable for thus all-you-can-eat Xinjiang hot pot restaurant.”
“I am writing this review with great happiness because the service I received was beyond my expectations. I have known about this restaurant for a long time, but yesterday was my first time visiting, and I had a wonderful experience.
The food was very good, and the taste was excellent. We asked them to prepare the meat in a specific way, and they made it exactly as we requested. Their service was outstanding, especially Mr. Joe. He was very kind, respectful, and professional. He listened carefully to our instructions and made sure everything was served just the way we wanted.
I truly appreciate the great service and hospitality. Overall, the restaurant, the staff, and the food were all excellent. I would definitely recommend this place to others.”
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“Me encantó si lo recomiendo 👍🏻”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We stopped into Allstar Burgers for the first time over the weekend. Thus us an older no frills building, but it seemed to be very well kept up. You order at the counter which the you man who took our order was very tentative and friendly. We sat at our table and the food was brought to us when ready. The Burgers we ordered were quite delicious. In our short time there we could see this was a very popular burger joint and it's easy to see why. The menu is no frills but everything you would expect at any local burger joint. We will be back.”
“We came to here to celebrate Mother's Day, and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered quite a few different skewers, including chicken gizzard, beef, lamb, and veggies. One thing I really like about this place was the seasoning was flavorful without being too salty that you could actually tasted the meats flavor. Highly recommended!”
“This small and cozy restaurant offers a greasy service, but their chain of restaurants is renowned for their delicious Ramen. We started with chicken karagee, which was filled with cheese ramen, chicken ramen, house ramen, and spicy pork bowl. The food arrived quickly, within a few minutes. The chicken starter was good, with tender meat. The chicken ramen was perfectly balanced with spices, creating a flavorful bowl of food. I also tried the spicy pork bowl, which was interesting and enjoyable. To finish our meal, we had green tea softie and matcha latte float. Both were delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Overall, we had a great experience at this restaurant.”
“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!”
“I came here with my family on a whim and honestly glad I did. The tofu soup was on point in this rainy day. perfectly rich broth, soft tofu, and just the right amount of spice. Banchan kept coming without even asking. the food portions were way bigger than expected for the price.”
“Great Xinjiang hot pot restaurant! I really enjoyed the welcoming service and great hospitality. Food was great and food was tasty. I was amazed that the meats especially the beef near balls. The beef tasted like organic beef. Fried rice was tasty and cold hoodies were good. A pitcher of hot tea was provided with the meal which paired well with the hot pot meal. They had a variety of fruits to end the meal. Price was reasonable for thus all-you-can-eat Xinjiang hot pot restaurant.”
“I am writing this review with great happiness because the service I received was beyond my expectations. I have known about this restaurant for a long time, but yesterday was my first time visiting, and I had a wonderful experience.
The food was very good, and the taste was excellent. We asked them to prepare the meat in a specific way, and they made it exactly as we requested. Their service was outstanding, especially Mr. Joe. He was very kind, respectful, and professional. He listened carefully to our instructions and made sure everything was served just the way we wanted.
I truly appreciate the great service and hospitality. Overall, the restaurant, the staff, and the food were all excellent. I would definitely recommend this place to others.”
“Me encantó si lo recomiendo 👍🏻”
“Ray's Crab Shack has fantastic food. Their sauce is incredible—perfect to buy to-go for home cooking—and the shrimp, king crab legs, crab cakes, and garlic noodles never disappoint. While their customer service is usually excellent, my recent experience was a bit rocky. They mixed up my seasoning and initially argued with me about the order. After my wife and mother-in-law weighed in, they corrected the mistake. I still recommend the food, but hope the service stays consistent with past visits.”
“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!”
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“Amazing house made tortillas, thicker and puffier than normal. Note that the portion sizes here are huge so don't be turned off by the prices. The regular taco is probably the same as 2-3 normal sized tacos and you get your money's worth for sure.
Al pastor and carne asada are amazing and it's all fresh and made to other, you can see them pressing the tortillas in the side.”
“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 exterior and interior remodel looks nice, the new logos make the building easy to find. Los Gallos Taqueria has a Luis R Conriquez wood burning mural and brings live music!
Content creators and musicians in the area visit sometimes: Herencia de Patrones (Clika), Rob the Original (master barber), and more have visited Los Gallos Taqueria.
Los Gallos Taqueria gives back to the community (i.e. turkey drive) and brings live music to Newark (corrido, grupo, mariachi nights).
We appreciate the occasional DoorDash deals! I wish DoorDash made it easier to DoubleDash EZBACHI (Newark) and Los Gallos Taqueria.
Tijuana Style tacos with Al Pastor meat are go-to, so are super nachos (custom order: add grilled onions and jalapenos, hold the sour cream).
It's easy to get here from the from Union City BART station on the AC transit 200 bus. The drive thru service is convenient for online order pickups.
They cater and do pick up orders; my last job would bulk order burritos for team meals.”
“Isla is a family restaurant serving Filipino food served in Philippine-made metal palayoks and hot plates that are shared. Saturday night has live bands performing Filipino and American songs. It was still crowded around 9:00 pm but there are many servers who quickly seat customers, take orders, and serve food. This is the best Filipino restaurant in the southeast Bay area and worth visiting night and day.”
“Last food place in all of Newpark Mall. Wide selection of drinks and snacks, really nice having boba and chicken while walking through the wide quiet floors of the mall.”
“The food was fresh and arrived quickly, and the staff were very friendly. Unfortunately, they were out of taro drinks, but the strawberry smoothie was delicious 🍓! Couldn’t ask for more. I’ll definitely visit again if I’m in the area. 😀”
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“Back to my most favorite place to eat. Thanks to you Mr Abdul Aziz and your wife, you were upto the best as always. I have been coming to this place for last six years.Best authentic and food that tastes just like made at home. Hopefully I was staying near. I would go there every day. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Abdul for keeping this place a great one.”
“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”
“I been coming here for years.i have to say the food is always fresh and delicious.
The staff is always nice and courteous. I definitely recommend this place. Come and check them out. They have a great Ramadan buffet and its really good. Come support this small business.”
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“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.”
“The service is just from being overwhelmed from called in orders. Impatient people not used to waiting for cooked food, it’s not microwaved food and it’s quality so you can’t argue, many restaurants are microwaved with frozen meat which makes a hard center, this place actually cooks with skill where it’s made right for health, it not oily it’s protein from the meat.”
“The best chilaquiles in town!! 👌🏽🤩 We’ve come a few times for breakfast and there should be a line outside their doors!! Sooo bomb! Complimentary chips. Y por favoooorr don’t forget their homemade limeade”
“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.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Great food & service. Highly recommended to all . Clean & pleasant ambiance.”
“Beyond average but missing some to push it to GOAT territory. The dining experience is very Chinese, from the way you order to how they structure the menu to how the dishes are served I feel like I'm back in PRC. Which could be good or bad depending on person. I ordered the signature spicy noodle combo. I agree with other reviewers that the noodles are the weakest link they are way too soft and wimpy. The soup base is good with the distinct spicy profile but the ingredients in there doesn't really get the taste integrated, they all just fell flat. Prices are on the slightly expensive side but portions are big, two people of average appetite could easily share a combo, and they have a condiments aisle you can add cilantro peanuts or whatever unlimited. Kinda weird for the noodles tho since they are already heavily seasoned, it's more of a hotpot thing. But I added some fried peanuts into my noodles nonetheless. Service was OK and vibe is family / locals.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I usually eat at big chain restaurants, but finding Pupuseria y Taqueria Rosita during the 2026 World Cup was such a refreshing change. I stopped in to watch the Brazil vs. Morocco game and was so glad I did. Coming to a family-owned place like this was a completely different, better experience compared to the stressful and superficial vibe of major chains.
The vegetarian super burrito was meticulously prepared and absolutely delicious. Having lived abroad for a long time, being able to enjoy authentic food like this in our area feels like a real privilege. The atmosphere was incredibly family-friendly, and the service was just as great as the food. I truly hope this wonderful local business continues to thrive—they deserve it!
Thank you!”
“Ray's Crab Shack has fantastic food. Their sauce is incredible—perfect to buy to-go for home cooking—and the shrimp, king crab legs, crab cakes, and garlic noodles never disappoint. While their customer service is usually excellent, my recent experience was a bit rocky. They mixed up my seasoning and initially argued with me about the order. After my wife and mother-in-law weighed in, they corrected the mistake. I still recommend the food, but hope the service stays consistent with past visits.”
“I’ve lived in Newark for over 10 years and finally decided to give this restaurant a try—and wow, I’ve been missing out! The food is absolutely delicious and reminded me of the flavors from the Pacific Islands. Every dish I ordered was amazing. Highly recommend this place!”
“Beyond average but missing some to push it to GOAT territory. The dining experience is very Chinese, from the way you order to how they structure the menu to how the dishes are served I feel like I'm back in PRC. Which could be good or bad depending on person. I ordered the signature spicy noodle combo. I agree with other reviewers that the noodles are the weakest link they are way too soft and wimpy. The soup base is good with the distinct spicy profile but the ingredients in there doesn't really get the taste integrated, they all just fell flat. Prices are on the slightly expensive side but portions are big, two people of average appetite could easily share a combo, and they have a condiments aisle you can add cilantro peanuts or whatever unlimited. Kinda weird for the noodles tho since they are already heavily seasoned, it's more of a hotpot thing. But I added some fried peanuts into my noodles nonetheless. Service was OK and vibe is family / locals.”
“Awesome sandwiches and very friendly service ! The ruben was delish and the broccoli cheddar soup good also ! Will definitely go back again ! I forgot my pickle though, darn ! Was chatting so much with the friendly lady up front, I totally forgot to make sure they gave it to me ! Oh well, next time ! I'm hoping business is good for them and they can stay for a long time !”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I haven't been to ihop in almost 6 years. This morning i got an omelette and potatoes and stack of pancakes. The food was honestly ok I didnt care for it but the pancakes are great but I got seated by a really nice girI didn't pick up her name but she asked me how my day was and complimented my outfit. I could tell she was busy but she was super nice anyway.”
“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.”
“i expected another bland strip mall buffet, but the food here was actually pretty solid. the mongolian BBQ station was super fresh and they had real crab legs, which i did not expect at all. the only thing is the parking lot is a bit nuts on weekends, but we found a spot eventually. honestly it was a nice surprise and WAY better than the last place i tried.”
“I've been coming here for over ten years, used to get the lunch special at least once a week when I lived nearby.
Pretty much everything is good so choose whatever floats your boat. Like more Americanized Chinese food? Get the fried rice or chow mein (try the tomato beef pan fried noodles if you're dining in). Want something more authentic? Check out anything on the choose 3 dish special on the back menu. Rock cod clay pot or any clay pot dish is so good with rice. Also try the shredded pork with yellow chives and bean curd.”
“I used to come here every day with no issue. The past few months I have noticed a severe downfall. My drinks are either too sweet, two watered down or just wrong. I’m not sure whether it’s new management or just a lack of care in the Starbucks community but the managers need to do something.”
“We definitely recommend Timog Restaurant! Laid back atmosphere and nice ambiance. We had their squid appetizer, bangus sisig, fried lumpia, grilled bangus, kare2 volcano and the humongous todo na halo2. The servings were generous and the staff were Uber friendly. Had a wonderful time! A must visit and will be back to try out their other food. Panalo baby! Taralets punta n rin kau! 😊👍🙌👏🍽️”
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“good home vibes. everyone was so nice. it was very clean. they run a tight ship at this restaurant. the workers were so gracious. but this is the best dosas i’ve had in the bay area. every other dosa lacks a lot of flavor but their fillings are so brilliantly made. also their sauces had a lot of flavor”
“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.”
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We had such a wonderful experience here! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming and inviting. Not only did we get to enjoy some of the best drinks we’ve had in a long time, but we also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was incredibly kind, hospitable, and passionate about what they do.
We tried a variety of drinks, and each one was fantastic in its own way—refreshing, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients and care. You can really tell that thought and creativity go into each recipe. Every sip left us impressed and already talking about which ones we want to try on our next visit.
What made the experience even more special was the genuine hospitality. The owner took the time to chat with us, share some background on the drinks, and make sure we felt right at home. It’s rare to find that level of connection and pride in both the product and the people who walk through the door, but this place has it in spades.
All in all, this was more than just grabbing a drink—it was an experience. If you’re looking for a spot that serves fantastic drinks and makes you feel like family, this is the place. We’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!”
“We ate there for the 1st time last Saturday. Food is delicious, service good. My kids loved the non spicy potato bolani & the traditional afghan rice dish with lamb qabili palau. The lamb that came with the dish was succulent & was devoured quickly. The kabobs & dumplings were also good. Very reasonably priced for family style eating.”
“Brighter, cleaner looking than the location in Fremont. Server was helping multiple people; he was courteous, quick and addressed people by names. When I got my ordered, he remembered my situation and got my ordered right away. Even though it's further away from me, I prefer this location because staff is professional.”
“Eveything is hand battered, made to order so that is nice. Fresh is always better. Surprisingly, the shrimp are my favorite. The thai iced tea is also really good. It is homemade and you can see them ladling the tea from the pot they made that morning. Even the tartar sauce is homemade. I just just they were open more than just Thurs-Sat.”
“I never leave reviews but this was the best panda express I’ve ever had. I have it a lot and it’s always hit or miss. So driving thru Newark I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was so fresh and like nothing I ever tasted. The orange chicken was truly so light and vinegar-y, not too heavy and weighed down with sauce like it sometimes can be. Eating it, I felt like they really loved me. Good portions and friendly staff. Nadine and Thomas were great. I wish this one was my neighborhood panda”
“Chef Anas and Manager Joe did it again. They prepared an off menu custom role for my daughter, then proceeded to lavish upon us one of Chef's creations. It was crispy shrimp, avocado, cream cheese and here's the best part...torched yes torched until that delicious smokiness permeates the custom roll. Absolutely top tier! I highly recommend this humble place because the commitment to hospitality comes through in everything they do!”
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“good home vibes. everyone was so nice. it was very clean. they run a tight ship at this restaurant. the workers were so gracious. but this is the best dosas i’ve had in the bay area. every other dosa lacks a lot of flavor but their fillings are so brilliantly made. also their sauces had a lot of flavor”
“i expected another bland strip mall buffet, but the food here was actually pretty solid. the mongolian BBQ station was super fresh and they had real crab legs, which i did not expect at all. the only thing is the parking lot is a bit nuts on weekends, but we found a spot eventually. honestly it was a nice surprise and WAY better than the last place i tried.”
“We stopped into Allstar Burgers for the first time over the weekend. Thus us an older no frills building, but it seemed to be very well kept up. You order at the counter which the you man who took our order was very tentative and friendly. We sat at our table and the food was brought to us when ready. The Burgers we ordered were quite delicious. In our short time there we could see this was a very popular burger joint and it's easy to see why. The menu is no frills but everything you would expect at any local burger joint. We will be back.”
“Isla is a family restaurant serving Filipino food served in Philippine-made metal palayoks and hot plates that are shared. Saturday night has live bands performing Filipino and American songs. It was still crowded around 9:00 pm but there are many servers who quickly seat customers, take orders, and serve food. This is the best Filipino restaurant in the southeast Bay area and worth visiting night and day.”
“I haven't been to ihop in almost 6 years. This morning i got an omelette and potatoes and stack of pancakes. The food was honestly ok I didnt care for it but the pancakes are great but I got seated by a really nice girI didn't pick up her name but she asked me how my day was and complimented my outfit. I could tell she was busy but she was super nice anyway.”
“The exterior and interior remodel looks nice, the new logos make the building easy to find. Los Gallos Taqueria has a Luis R Conriquez wood burning mural and brings live music!
Content creators and musicians in the area visit sometimes: Herencia de Patrones (Clika), Rob the Original (master barber), and more have visited Los Gallos Taqueria.
Los Gallos Taqueria gives back to the community (i.e. turkey drive) and brings live music to Newark (corrido, grupo, mariachi nights).
We appreciate the occasional DoorDash deals! I wish DoorDash made it easier to DoubleDash EZBACHI (Newark) and Los Gallos Taqueria.
Tijuana Style tacos with Al Pastor meat are go-to, so are super nachos (custom order: add grilled onions and jalapenos, hold the sour cream).
It's easy to get here from the from Union City BART station on the AC transit 200 bus. The drive thru service is convenient for online order pickups.
They cater and do pick up orders; my last job would bulk order burritos for team meals.”
“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.”
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“Loveddddd it! 💚
Had the Iced Strawberry Matcha with the seasonal Banana Foam on top.
If you’re having decision fatigue and want something that will definitely be good, order this. The sweet, tangy strawberry complemented the matcha perfectly without overpowering it (make sure to mix it well)
The banana foam was creamy, delicious, and topped with a cookie crumble that added the perfect finishing touch.
Definitely going to come back to try their other flavors (if I ever get over this)”
“We definitely recommend Timog Restaurant! Laid back atmosphere and nice ambiance. We had their squid appetizer, bangus sisig, fried lumpia, grilled bangus, kare2 volcano and the humongous todo na halo2. The servings were generous and the staff were Uber friendly. Had a wonderful time! A must visit and will be back to try out their other food. Panalo baby! Taralets punta n rin kau! 😊👍🙌👏🍽️”
“Chef Anas and Manager Joe did it again. They prepared an off menu custom role for my daughter, then proceeded to lavish upon us one of Chef's creations. It was crispy shrimp, avocado, cream cheese and here's the best part...torched yes torched until that delicious smokiness permeates the custom roll. Absolutely top tier! I highly recommend this humble place because the commitment to hospitality comes through in everything they do!”
“I prefer tea shops that have alternative milk and lactose-free options and have seating. Their milk teas have more flavor and are my go-to whenever I'm in the area. The matcha pudding topping is good though a little sweet, so dial down on the tea sweetness if you get it.
They have 55+ discount and also free tea on your birthday.
I've never had the souffles or other food so can't say anything about them.”
“First time at this store. Drink was excellent, great flavor.- Egg Coffee. Will come back again and try a different coffee next time. My only knock is I wish it had a little less ice so I could have more coffee in it. Yes you can order “less ice” but i don’t think it changes the amount of coffee in your drink. Delicious all around!”
“We came to here to celebrate Mother's Day, and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered quite a few different skewers, including chicken gizzard, beef, lamb, and veggies. One thing I really like about this place was the seasoning was flavorful without being too salty that you could actually tasted the meats flavor. Highly recommended!”