Belly

LOVE THEM!! I have been coming to Belly since they literally opened their doors at their original location on San Pablo. Was very excited when they opened another location in Oakland. Finally was able to try this location after original location closed it's doors. Love that they brought back their burgers on the menu. Also love that they have expanded their menu with new items and including a kids menu. My son loves their steak and eggs taco, but excited for him to try the kids menu. Came here with my boyfriend. He got the West Coast burger and I got the 3 taco platter, with the veggie, the surf, and the Korean hot chicken. We also got the tater tots and I always get the Arnold Palmer. My boyfriend is a harsh burger critic, but said the burger was decent. I loved it, juicy and well seasoned. Got my faves for the tacos, can never go wrong with any of their tacos. I have literally ordered one of each of their tacos before. Loved the tots, super crispy! Oh and I got a cookie at the end, yum! (R.I.P Sweet Belly). Located on a busy street with tons of restaurants and shops. Street parking. Not too bad of a walk if you have to park far because you can browse along the way. Pricing is standard and worth every penny. Oh and it's wait service now, so I liked that new experience. Love Alice, a great person that brings amazing food to the Bay Area. Very excited to go back for new menu items.

This review is not about the food but the character of the people who work there. Who turns away a potty training 2.5 year old toddler who needs to use a bathroom? Treat your community with respect and dignity, if you are in the business of hospitality.The choice was to either set her up on a potty outside their restaurant, or have the decency to ask to go in, out of respect for those eating there. We were given an eye roll, scolded for going in versus any other restaurant around them. I understand if it's frustrating to have a lot of people ask to use a restroom - but tell me how many of those was a potty training 2.5 year old? In this poor judgement you have lost a customer that lives in the neighborhood and our social circle of friends and family.

Korean-Mexican food remains one of the more untraditional but beautiful culinary marriages I've had, and though scarce, it's always a great time when I find a restaurant like Belly that does this cultural blend well. My friend ordered a three taco plate while I opted for the pork belly and panko shrimp taco a la carte. The prices are steeper than what you'd find at a typical taqueria but do heed the fact that these tacos are basically twice as large as its authentic counterpart. The panko shrimp was pretty good with fresh vegetable atop. But, the pork belly was pedestrian - I'm Korean so I've had my fair share of good daeji bulgogi (spicy pork). The sauce was overly saturated in gochujang flavor, and the meat was more fat than muscle. The homemade, blue corn tortillas for both though were delicious, warm and gritty. To share, we had tater tots - incredible and doused in an umami, togarashi flavored aioli - as well as the kimchi (which I'd skip personally as you can get far better from an H-mart for a fraction of the price). My friend spotted an article posted on the wall that noted Belly as Iguodala's favorite restaurant. Iguodala is no Jonathan Gold, but off the court, I can tell he eats pretty well given this accolade.

Surprisingly good. The steak was just okay. But the chicken was awesome. Would definitely get the hot chicken fries every time.Could use a hot sauce tho. I didn't ask for any so they may have some.

My friends and I used to visit the original Belly location near 19th Street years ago. I'm so glad they've continued to grow and prosper since then and this restaurant on College is so much more upscale than their old set up. Service was excellent, the restaurant was clean, spacious and accommodating for my cousin, two year old son and me. The tacos were excellent - a little messy but very tasty. We ordered 3 tacos (pork belly, steak and egg, grilled chicken) and some truffle fries - this was enough for a light lunch for the 2.5 of us.

Only review of vegan aspects. Alice owner, veggie bowl no tempura tofu is only vegan entree, otherwise green side salad or fries.Tasty sesame dressingNice mixed red brown rice and veggies with tofu$18 expensive but flavorful. Non vegan partner liked their dishesGreat decor, small spaceGreat attentive service.

Pretty good food, clean space, open and airy. Great service, fresh food and moderately pricedSave yourself the hassle and park in the lot vs circling for a parking space on the street. The Food StuffsKorean Fried Chicken Taco: 4/5- Pretty tasty. Crispy cutlet. Nicely dressed. Fried Shrimp Taco: 4.6/5- Def was a winner. Should've gotten (2) of them honestly. Waitress made this suggestion and it was a dope recommendation. Tots: --- They were tots. I mean, crispy and not too oily. Breakfast Burritos (sub fries for tots): 5/5- Friends love this and order them every time they are in the area. Yuzu Lemonade: 4.3/5- Tart and Sweet. Was fine. Didn't need it, but wasn't mad at it. ***Special shoutout to that spicy ketchup that is prepared in house. Dope af honestly. TL;DR: Go, get food, tip well, enjoy.

Ate here for the first time the other day, and I will definitely be back again. Everything was delicious, started off with the chopped cheese fries and it was a solid 9/10. I had the limeade of the day to drink and it was so refreshing and tasty, I would consider it a 10/10. Decided to get the 3 taco platter, it came with a side salad and chips. Very filling meal, I definitely took a decent amount home. It was a nice and cozy restaurant, with wonderful service. I highly recommend this place!!

Well, this place is cute. Really well done aesthetic on College Ave right off BART and across from Rockridge Market. Similar to the other location, what a great spot for a hangover or something indulgent. It's fun burritos: think hot fried chicken, or with kimchi, or surf & turf with quality steak. And now, you can get it in bowl form or seemingly on fries. They also offer up salads and they have wine, beer and this locale has a little coffee shop menu as well with lattes and matcha.But wow, we're expensive. That was my Belly gripe at their OG location 8-9 years ago, and it still lands. I picked up a chicken bowl for $19+ with tax. It was good, with purple rice, and shredded lettuce and tasty chicken with a housemade habanero, but by no means would I value this at $19. $15, sure. The burritos I think are a more fun way to eat this, eating in to enjoy the space, especially if you're going exotic variety. But the quick to-go order, of a simple chicken bowl, wasn't quite there for me. However, I did appreciate that it seemed clean and healthy.Overall, a splurge both on calories and wallet for a fast casual style eat! And will return when I'm jonesing for a unique taste of a burrito to cure a hangover.

Food was delicious, i prefer the burrito bowl instead of actual burrito due to the taste of the flour tortilla. Also had the nacho fries which were quite crispy. Quesadilla was also good. I like how there is coleslaw and the sauce on the side is actually spicy. Service was exceptional and place was spacious enough to hear each other.