Prubechu

Wow, the food here is amazing and everything I put in my mouth is delicious- you can't go wrong with ordering anything from the menu. Everything here is so authentic, but also elevated and it's a really creative juxtaposition of honoring Chamorro food but also really distinguishing themselves in the SF food scene. The service here is really really friendly and everyone is super welcoming and kind. This is the only restaurant that I know of that serves food from Guam and I really appreciate being culturally immersed in different regional food. The ambience is pretty homey- it gives off the vibe of having a barbecue in someone's backyard. That being said, even with the heat lamps, it's still pretty cold outside so I opted to sit inside, but even then it was still pretty chilly since the servers go in and out and I was wearing my puffy jacket throughout my whole dinner.I had gotten the chicken kelaguen, potato beef empanada, golai halon suni, and red rice. This was the perfect introduction to Chamorro food and taste is so unique. I love acidity in my food so the chicken kelaguen definitely hit the spot for me because it was just so tangy while retaining a good char. The rice is so flavorful and the creamy spinach braised in coconut cream was also delicious. My only regret was not having enough room for dessert.

There are very few Chamorro spots in SF -- and in most U.S. cities, I feel -- so it's great to have some representation here in the city with Prubechu!The menu is decently expansive with a lot of creative dishes, which I appreciate. Here's what we ordered:CHAMORRO SWEET ROLLS & TUBA BUTTER ($12):The rolls were lovely! They were super soft, fluffy, and warm. The gluten was developed very nicely. My one qualm was the total lack of salt in the butter. Butter and salt should never be apart (unless you're really specific about your baking). A generous sprinkle of flaky salt on the butter, which is already a bit sweet and tangy from the coconut vinegar, would have added so much to this dish.ICEBERG WEDGE & WASABI RANCH ($20):Really fun and interesting salad! This was our favorite dish of the night. Of course, the wedge itself was super fresh and crunchy. It was topped with a generous amount of avocado. The highlight for me was the wasabi ranch: it's ingenious and just a fantastic flavor combo. Even though the portion was large, the price was still quite steep for what's mostly lettuce.ROASTED JAPANESE YAMS ($32):I do not recommend this dish, it is just not worth the price tag. My friend and I both love Japanese sweet potatoes, and we assumed that given the high price tag, they must have done something really unique and special with the humble yam. Unfortunately, that assumption was incorrect. It was a healthy-tasting dish with no more than one small yam's worth of Japanese sweet potato.BBQ PORK RIBS ($26):The ribs were solid! They were tender and smoky. They were a messy eat, but that's to be expected. You get four ribs that have a decent amount of meat on them, which was a good size for my friend and me, but not great for larger groups, so just a note there.THRICE COOKED BRISKET SKEWER ($29):The brisket was super tender, and the portion was good, but unfortunately, I found the meat to be very salty. Unlike the butter, less salt here would have been amazing!DINANCHE' HOT SAUCE ($4):We were upsold on the hot sauce, and it was hot! It was a fun addition, but not for those with poor spice tolerance.BANANA DONUTS ($14):These were fine. I like the concept, and a homey dessert is always comforting.I felt like these could have used more breading and sweetness to fully own the title of "donuts". If you are all in on the roasted banana filling, then this would be up your alley. I would prefer a more even ratio of the filling and breading.SWEET TAMALE WITH KIWI ($14):This was also fine. It was very lightly sweet, and the texture of the cassava was cool. Overall, this did leave something to be desired, and I expected more than two small slices of kiwi given that it was called out.Prubechu has some high points, as well as some things that I think could be improved. It's generally a little overpriced for what you get, but that could have come down to what we picked. I could see myself coming back to try different items because there were several other things that sounded delicious, and I'd hope those are slightly better value!

We came for Valentine's Day dinner after booking a reservation about a month in advance. Upon arrival, we were seated on their cute outdoor terrace.We loved the ambiance, and the live music was a nice touch. For food, we tried a few dishes, but my favorite was the Tinatak (coconut-braised beef and egg noodle dish). If you're not a fan of coconut, I'd steer clear, as the flavor can be overpowering, but I liked it. The rest of the food was decent, but nothing really stood out.The staff was friendly, but the service was slow and felt unorganized. Tables seated after us received their dishes before we did, and a nearby table accidentally got one of our dishes. It seemed like there wasn't a polished system in place between the servers and the kitchen.I'd love to give Guamanian food another shot, but unfortunately, it probably won't be at this spot.

Amazing food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. It was our first time trying Guamanian food, and Prubechu made us wish we had tried it sooner. It SLAPS!We ate outside under the tent at the picnic tables. It was very comfortable and warm, despite being a cold and rainy night. We ordered the Koko wings (a MUST order) with the hot sauce, which is an additional charge, but totally worth it since I slathered it on all the other food I ordered. If you like beef stroganoff, let me tell you that you have to order the Tinaktak. It takes beef stroganoff to a whole new level. The brisket was also good. We ordered the appan mendioka (cassava) as a side and it paired well with everything. The dish we found to be a bit underwhelming was the tamale. But maybe because we are used to Mexican tamales with really delicious fillings. This one didn't have a filling, and was more of a simple dish. The Chamorro punch was also a bit too watery for us. Order: koko wings, tinaktak, brisket, cassava side dishSkip: tamale, Chamorro punch

Wonderful cozy and modern restaurant with great vibes and a large patio. We were able to easily make a reservation, but it wasn't too busy on a weekend for lunch. They have an extensive drink menu with really reasonable prices too. They were super accommodating of my friend's allergies here, clearly marking which menu options were safe and substituting ingredients if needed. Everything we tried here was so uniquely flavorful, my favorite was the chicken wings! Parking is difficult here since it's in a busy area but there's are metered spots around. I'll definitely be coming back to try more!

Came for brunch and there was plenty of seating. They had a large indoor / outdoor space. We shared the koko wings, tinaktak (beef noodles), sweet rolls and bbq eggplant. I loved everything and it was all so flavorful and different than anything I've had before!

Starting with positives- Ambiance- vibes, heat lamps, live music, decor - like my friends backyard in HNL. - check check check! 5/5Food - delicious vegan & non vegan ono - liciousness! 4/5Service - it's was weird to say the least...sat right away by friendly front of house @ nice table - check!Waited 20min to order drinks, waited another 15min to receive two non cocktails Waited another 15 for warmed bread...When we politely inquired where our dinner was - only 2 dishes - after seeing 3 tables sit down next to us after we ordered our dinner - receive their entire meals....we were told "oh, we are coursing the meal"... sorry, what now! Did you say that to me!?! Additionally we watched table after table get their food and receive a lecture series about the ingredients - cool story top chef - where's my dinner?!? Now over 60min of waiting...When our food did come out, "cold" delivery meaning no story time & no love & worse still no acknowledgement of the insane wait for the tasty food...We left feeling treated like second class citizens, gaslit, overhearing a heartfelt apology by our server to our neighbor table "thanks for your patience" - a simple - my bad would have resuscitated one or two stars.Again, cool story Guam Cha Cha Cha.

Stumbled in here with a friend and it was the patio and menu that attracted us!So happy to see a Guamanian spot in the city. Growing up my mom always made chicken kelaguen so having it in a restaurant felt like nostalgia! We ordered the chicken kelaguen, tinaktak, and the bread and butter rolls. We also each ordered a Chamorro punch.The food was overall super yummy. I was surprised by how delicious the Tinaktak dish was! Never had it before and would def have it again. Staff was so sweet and the ambiance was vibrant. Happy to have stumbled in here!

I have never had Guam cuisine before and it was such a treat to try this upscale spot. We started with the Chamorro rolls, which had the most amazing coconut butter and then enjoyed the chicken kelaguen which were like zippy little zesty tacos, their hot sauce is spicy beware! Lastly we enjoyed the Tinatak which was best described to us as a mushroom stroganoff but the tomatoes made the dish feel bright ! They have plentiful outdoor space and would recommend a reservation for this spot. They also have outdoor bathrooms in addition to their brick and mortar. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert this time. But hope to be back!

I saw Prubechu recommended online, and now I know I love the cuisine of Guam! If you're looking for where to stop next, just come here - you need to experience this for yourself! Our drinks were delicious, and the food was just outstanding with so many individual things we both knew we'd like but used in dishes we'd never seen before - the hardest part was picking what to try on this visit. The ribs were so succulent and flavorful but the rice was, honestly, a total standout itself. And I just love a good noodles-and-veg dish and this might have been my favorite in months. Huh, now that I think about it, this meal was a couple weeks ago...We might head back this weekend! The environment of the restaurant is also really nice. Cute lighting, comfy seating, and I had to take some pictures because the plating has a wonderful simple beauty to it here. We were lucky to actually have the owner of the restaurant running our table, so we got great advice on what to try and felt very warmly welcomed. Thank you, Prubenchu!