Fob Kitchen - Oakland

I absolutely love this restaurant! The staff are all so friendly, the cocktails are delicious, and the food is incredible. You have to try the pork adobo - it's a must! And make sure to upgrade to the garlic rice for just a dollar extra. Trust me, you'll thank me later. I can't wait to come back here soon!

This dining experience was incredible. The flavors were fantastic - a perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and fresh. The Shanghai lumpia, similar to egg rolls but with a meat filling, was particularly delightful with its chili sauce. The lechon kawali, a thrice-cooked pork belly, was perfectly crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside. The Baby mocktail was also delicious. Our waiter was very friendly, and we enjoyed sitting outdoors comfortably. Parking was convenient with ample space available.

I was thrilled to dine at this restaurant again! I enjoyed the bangus dish during my last visit, and it was delicious. This time, the adobo was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of vinegar to keep me coming back for more. I couldn't resist the lumpia, even though I burned my tongue from eating it too quickly. The pancit was just like how my mom makes it, spot on. I would highly recommend this place to everyone, including myself - I just recommended it to myself again. Haha.

If you are looking for traditional Filipino food with a gourmet flair, look no further than F.O.B. Kitchen. This was our first experience at this restaurant and were somewhat apprehensive as we ordered our food but all that was laid to rest as we started our food adventure with 'Pulutan ' (appetizers) of Lechon Kawali and Veggie Lumpia. Both fried just right. Then on to the 'Ulam ' (entrees) of Pork Adobo with the tenderest of pork meat and Tofu Shroom Adobo with its fresh and rich taste. Then for our 'Gulay ' (veggies) of Pancit Sotanghon with its glass noodles and shredded assorted vegetable overlay. Everything was well prepared and presented to appeal to your taste buds as well as your eyes. Kudos to Chef Janice Dulce!

This is my top recommendation for as close to authentic Filipino food as you can get, with fresh ingredients and thoughtful add-ons. My Filipino mom is hard to impress with Filipino food, and she gave this restaurant the stamp of approval! The crispy pork belly is a MUST, pork adobo, sinigang (sour soup), bangus (milkfish) and don’t forget pancit. That was the best pancit I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t wait to take all my out of town visitors back there!