EATER SAN FRANCISCO
November 10, 2023

FOB Kitchen offers three-day-a-week brunch hours, which means you can snag one of their silogs (garlic rice breakfast plates). Try the one with tocino or the Filipino eggplant omelette on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings.

SF CHRONICLE
November 9, 2023

This region is home to top-notch Indian barbecue, regional Mexican cusine, fine dining and much more.

SF CHRONICLE
OCTOBER 3, 2023

Brunch in San Francisco and beyond is about more than pancakes and eggs. Here’s where to go to make weekend daytime dining a true event.

MICHELIN GUIDE
September 2023

Chef Janice Dulce—behind this popular Filipino restaurant that began as a pop-up. Tucked into the Temescal neighborhood, the space may be diminutive but it is ingeniously designed—with whimsical wallpaper and a relaxed, island vibe.

EATER SAN FRANCISCO
August 4, 2023

Brunch is the best of both worlds, a time to enjoy a mix of both breakfast and lunch and a good excuse to imbibe a little bit earlier than usual. It’s the perfect post-hike reward or a chill way to ease into a lazy Sunday with a group of friends.

THRILLIST
July 21, 2023

Outside Lands returns to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park August 11–13 with amazing music (Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and Odesza are headlining, plus over 90 other performers), but maybe just as importantly, there will be legitimately tasty food and beverages to enjoy as well. Like, if you eat a meal before you show up, you’re doing it completely wrong.

EATER SAN FRANCISCO
July 20, 2023

Discover all of the Bibs in the Bay, for (slightly) more affordable and informal dining destinations. Michelin has updated its California guide for 2023, with a fresh round of stars and an updated list of Bib Gourmand selections, the designation for restaurants that offer “a three-course meal at a reasonable price.”

SF GATE
July 10, 2023

From mind-blowing tacos and satisfying soul food to cutting edge Cali-French fusion and Michelin-starred dining, Oakland's vibrant food scene has made the city on the east side of the San Francisco Bay a culinary destination. Here are some of best restaurants in Oakland, ranging from sparkling new to tried and true, there's something for everyone.

EAST BAY EXPRESS
June 28, 2023

Reader’s Pick - Best Filipino

SF CHRONICLE
February 6, 2023

Brunch in San Francisco and beyond is about more than pancakes and eggs. Here's where to go to make weekend daytime dining a true event.

SF CHRONICLE
January 17, 2023

From casual buffet-style spots to upscale restaurants, Filipino food is available at all levels here.

VICE
October 25, 2022

VICE hangs out with San Francisco’s own Chaz Bear, professionally known as Toro y Moi as he preps for an exclusive release party in anticipation of his new album Mahal.

KQED Food
October 21, 2022

Oakland’s FOB Kitchen is a love letter to Filipino food; located in the Temescal neighborhood, FOB brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients (like housemade spam!) to classic Filipino favorites in a tropically inspired, vibrant environment.

WIL DASOVICH
June 29, 2022

This is the ultimate filipino food tour around San Francisco. Today's video features 4 of the top spots in the Bay Area - Abaca, The Lumpia Company, Senor sisig, and FOB Kitchen!

KQED
April 25, 2022

Over the past couple of weeks, he’s been driving it to local businesses like Lower Grand Radio and FOB Kitchen, meeting fans and playing songs from his new album, Mahal (out April 29 via Dead Oceans), an oozing psych-rock project that pays homage to his Filipino roots and diasporic fanbase.

EATER SAN FRANCISCO
March 28, 2022

The Bay Area has long been a center of Filipino culture and cuisine and today’s Filipino food scene in San Francisco and the East Bay is an exciting mix of old and new: you’ll find everything from classic “turo turo” steam table spots to new-school, fine-dining options pushing the boundaries.

ROLLING STONE
February 23, 2022

The lighthearted video accompanying the song, directed by Brendan Nakahara, pays homage to Bear’s adopted hometown, displaying ample footage of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate and Bay Bridges interspersed with clips of the musician and a group of friends skateboarding, riding in GoCars and grabbing dinner at Oakland hotspot FOB Kitchen.

SF CHRONICLE
December 9, 2021

Temescal is one of the most compelling dining neighborhoods in the East Bay. Expect spicy East African stew, flaky Malaysian flatbread, funky natural wines and tons of cute boutique stores to explore.

FORBES
October 15, 2021

San Francisco’s iconic Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is back and bigger than ever this year, taking place October 29-31, 2021 with headlining performances by Lizzo, Tame Impala and recent GRAMMY winner The Strokes.

THE OAKLANDSIDE
September 22, 2021

The prestigious guide has added 4 popular Oakland restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.

FORBES
June 13, 2021

For inspired Filipino cuisine, check out Temescal neighborhood’s FOB Kitchen. Lively vibes, traditional cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere make this Instragramable spot a 10/10.

SF CHRONICLE
January 28, 2021

Janice Dulce's menu of from-scratch Filipino cooking is a fresh take on the cuisine bolstered by a strong cocktail program.

AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
October 19, 2020

Travel alongside Cook's Country's Editorial Director Bryan Roof as he explores the communities and cuisines that make up the great American dinner table. In this episode, he visits Oakland and digs into sinigang at FOB Kitchen, sisig with popup Likha, and then sits down at Abaca to discuss Filipino fine dining.

NBC BAY AREA
June 17, 2019

Malou is at FOB Kitchen for some delicious Filipino home cookin’!

SF CHRONICLE
June 17, 2019

FOB Kitchen is a new data point in the current wave of restaurants opened by third culture kids — people raised in countries different than their parents were. Luckily for us, FOB Kitchen weaves all of that memory and angst into a powerfully resonant restaurant.

SF CHRONICLE
March 7, 2019

Temescal’s new Filipino pop-up-turned-restaurant serves its locals

THE MERCURY NEWS
March 7, 2019

The warm and welcoming FOB Kitchen took over the Temescal spot formerly occupied by Juhu Beach Club, and it's been a packed, lumpia-and-tropical cocktail party ever…

ALAMEDA MAGAZINE

In the Bay Area’s roiling restaurant scene, as diners seek out something novel, the element of surprise is getting harder to achieve. Take FOB Kitchen, the hottest newcomer in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood.