Tammada's Noodle House & Thai Cuisine

1640 Decoto Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Gur E. writes: WoW!

A group of us went today for lunch and we ordered the following dishes:

Som Tum (Papaya Salad #13)
Tom Kha Tofu (#25)
Tom Yum Chicken (#26)
Pad Thai (Veg)
Pineapple Rice (Veg)
Salmon Red Curry (Special)
Eggplant (#69 ;-)

Had great company but I always…

Chicago's Metropolitan Deli

6003 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Mary Ella M. writes: This is Chicago's jam anthem:
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like
It's better than yours,
Damn right it's better than yours,
I can teach you,
But I have to charge...

It's located conveniently in the middle of loads of corporate…

A-1 Shoe Repair

5970 Mowry Ave Ste D
Newark, CA 94560

helen l. writes: if you love beautiful shoes and you really want them to last, than a sole is a must do for them. a good shoe repair shop can extend the life of your shoe by at least a season!

the guy that works here is seriously dedicated to what he does. its as if…

Shin Tofu House

6180 Jarvis Ave.
Suite B
Newark, CA 94560

Keiko S. writes: Note: it's now SHIN TOFU HOUSE!! (see pic)

I must say that their meat dishes, especially the bbq chicken, are better than their tofu dishes. The chicken is really tender and well marinated. Kimchi is okay, nothing special. The tofu soup is generally…

101 Fish & Chips

36700 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

arnold g. writes: Fish was great.
Chips were overcooked.
Onion rings were excellent.
Zucchini was good.
Malt Vinegar was weak. (Some weird "California" malt vinegar, not British ... even Heinz would have tasted better)
Tartar Sauce was weird.
Ketchup was funky.

Portions were…

Simply Thai

6295 Jarvis Ave
Newark, CA 94560

Joan P. writes: Ok, so here's the thing with Simply Thai. When it first opened, my coworkers and I frequented this place three or four times. The noodles here are great. The Tom Yum soup here is great. The appetizers are great. Presentation is clean, prices decent,…

Jiffy Lube

39197 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Jane Y. writes: i have always gone to jiffy lube for my oil changes but this is the first time i went to the newark one and my, what FANTASTIC service! they were courteous, fast, and knowledgeable. i'm always impressed and thoroughly happy when i find excellent…

Le Lan Salon

36602 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Cynthia H. writes: This is a cute little salon.  I found this place through Yelp and came for a pedi.  I showed up on a friday around 6 PM without an appt and had to wait about 30 mins.  No problem there as I just stared at traffic and picked my polish color.  

The nail…

Udupi Palace

5988 Newpark Plz
Newark, CA 94560

shannon l. writes: 3.5 Stars.  This is comparable to Woodlands Restaurant which is just down the street.  They both serve South Indian Vegetarian food.  If you're not too set on what to get or if you have meat lovers who are scared of starving, try the lunch buffet for…

Rasputin Music

5777 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560

Vanessa R. writes: This is my least favorite Rasputin location, at least compared to Berkeley and San Lo.  It's very depressing here, the lighting is poor and I feel like I'm in a giant warehouse.  On top of that, would it kill any of the employees to crack a smile,…

Kioku Sushi

6180 Jarvis Ave
Ste V
Newark, CA 94560

Eric W. writes: This is the only Korean owned Japanese restaurant where I've seen actual Japanese people dine. As a matter of fact, it's not so much the younger set, but rather the "obaa-sama" (grandma) who frequent this place, and they don't seem to mind one bit…

Taqueria Nuevo Vallarta

39257 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Krystel B. writes: holy chicken burrito! this is the best taqueria... in NEWARK! and how freaking great is it (for me) that it's 30 seconds away from the bf's place. oh yesss, burritos anytime, anyday! woo hoo!

the atmosphere is spotless and could be mistaken for a…

Let Your Hair Down

36712 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Daniela A. writes: This is the best place I have ever been to when it comes to waxing. They do a really good job and Mena (the owner) is a total perfectionist, so she makes sure that all the hair is completely gone. She'll even give you complimentary services sometimes…

Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant

35122 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Aurana C. writes: Came here Chinese New Year with my Dad and brother. For about $40, but with that we could a soup, crab, flounder, chicken, and some vegetable dish. I've had better flounder, but it was decent, and everything else was pretty good too - and for that…

Sushi Yoshi

39261 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Keiko S. writes: Not bad! Sushi Yoshi offers a comfortable, homey atmosphere with a standard, all inclusive menu - including teriyaki, tempura, curry, katsu, ramen, udon, sushi, sashimi, rolls, etc. And I believe they're currently serving the seasonal cold (hiyashi)…

Newark Pick-N Pull

7400 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560

Mark A. writes: Now, my frame of reference is highly limited! I've been to, what, under 5 wrecking yards in my life?

Anyway, the yard - for a dirty wrecking yard - is well organized. Chevy's are with Chevy's; Accords with Accords; and all of the BMWs, Mercedes, and…

Muirwood Community Park

4701 Muirwood Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94566

PHILIP A. writes: Nice picnic area here. Our exchange student group used to meet here every summer for our "get acquainted" pot luck dinner.

Many of our parent friends who volunteered like we did became good friends and continued to do so over the years. See my review…

Bare Escentuals

1112 Stoneridge Mall
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Crystal L. writes: I like this more intimate setting.

I enjoyed how the women helped me getting correct coloring for my eyebrows. Thanks...

I shall be hitting here when my make-up goes bye bye!

Nazareno Gary DMD Inc

32990 Alvarado Niles Rd Ste 950
Union City, CA 94587

Abi V. writes: I don't remember what I was looking for but I looked at one of the links that came up and it was a review for my old orthodontist, Dr. Nazareno!

It's been almost TEN YEARS since I've had my braces. Since Dr. Nazareno was the only ortho I've had I…

China Villa Chinese Restaurant

34308 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Char C. writes: I just recently moved to the East Bay from San Francisco, and have not found a good Chinese Restaurant till now.  Great price, excellent flavor, portions and service.  They even give you an options at lunch time to do a combo plate.  But it's not…

Daiso Japan

1785 Decoto Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Gur E. writes: G: Sumi masen
DW turns
G:  Konnichiwa
DW: Konnichiwa
G: Drain Cover ga arimasuka?
DW: Hai
G: Doko desu ka?
DW shows me the location of the drain covers.
G: Arigato gozaimasu
* 5 seconds pause*
G: Anata-no namae wa?
DW: u hitting on me?
G: Eih! Nope!

I am in…

Rose Garden Restaurant

33348 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Hello K. writes: Food: Very good! Came here for lunch and had the lunch special: Green beans with chicken, pork chow mein, egg flower soup, and a chocolate fortune cookie! My meal was very tasty. I liked the variety of options on the menu.

Price: Cheap, paid about $7…

J'aime Bridal

111 W Neal St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Eve K. writes: The cutest bridal salon I've been to. I went for a Maggie Sottero trunk show and had a great experience--probably the best of the bunches of stores I visited on my quest for THE dress. I really wanted to buy my dress here, but ended up finding the…

Lindo Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill

4233 Rosewood Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Michelle S. writes: OK, more like 3.5 stars.

The sushi itself was just passable. However, they do have a pretty decent sake list and the sushi chef was totally awesome and gave me free little sushi and sake samples. Then again, I am a 20-something female who went in by…

Mitchell Katz Winery

1188 Vineyard Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Jodi B. writes: It's all so GOOD!
Went to a tasting event over the weekend and had an awesome time!
Loved the 2005 Sangiovese .  Great all around wine. The 2004 Petit Sirah is out of this world but is sold out.  I'm not a Chard fan but their  2005 Shadow HIlls…

Texas Roadhouse

32115 Union Lndg
Union City, CA 94587

.elin f. writes: The servers at this place have totally mastered the art of the up sell.

Me: I'd like a margarita please.
Server: Sure. With Don Julio, right?
M: Uh, I guess...?
S: And for your entree?
M: The 8 oz sirloin medium rare
S: Of course you'll want the grilled…

Safeway Food & Drug

1790 Decoto Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Marsh-Silog P. writes: Safeway rocks...great customer service.  I've been going here since I was a kid.  Same great staff that acknowledge you by name....and some cute ones too.  But I love the organics line.

Clubsport of Pleasanton

7090 Johnson Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588

blair k. writes: i looooove working out here!!  totally worth the money!!  clean towels, lockers, friendly staff, great classes!!  i take pole dancing here which is sooo fun!!  great work out!!  i feel super cute and its a nice change to my spin classes!  the boot…

Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital

3059 Hopyard Rd
Ste B
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Kieran F. writes: Super nice staff. They had no problem sliding in puppyman when he was having some real problems. Only thing is, I wish that vets would take it a bit easier on their diagnosiseses.

puppyman was hurtin, but, to me it seemed like a sprain. like 400 bucks…

Godiva Chocolatier

1372 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Anna D. writes: I once made the accident of going in here.  

The lady hooked onto me and asked me who I was shopping for.  I said my father and she showed me a very elegant chocolate cigar.  I just bought it because I saw the hopeful look in her eyes, the…

Infiniti of Pleasanton

4339 Rosewood Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Karen G. writes: My poor Jeep Grand Cherokee was ready to be put out to pasture.  Not to mention how expensive it was getting to fill the tank.  I love looking at new cars but I hate shopping for them.  Creepy car salesmen are the worst.

After doing oodles of research…

Nordstrom Pleasanton

1600 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Elise F. writes: One of the dirty little secrets of tall women is that we have big feet. Before you run off scared, let me say it's a matter of balance and not so much us being trollish giants. If our shoe size was small, we'd almost certainly spend the majority of…

Sweet Tomatoes

4501 Hopyard Rd
Ste 1
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Scotty D. writes: WOW! my 600th review! really? time sure flies when your yelpin fun!

sweet tomatoes is truly one of those places i always seem to forget about but when i do make that visit it's so on! if you can try to go on a slow day or in between the rush so you…

Girasole Grill

3180 Santa Rita Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Lukey B. writes: Our dining experience begins with drinking several Zombies, before arriving at the restaurant. One would imagine that this would set the stage for a pleasant and interesting dining experience. If you are among those who would assume that, then you…

La Vite Restaurant

3037 Hopyard Rd.
Suite G
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Scotty D. writes: i stopped on over to my parents house tonight and we decided to get some take out. it's been a long time since i last had italian and i wanted to try something new. i suggested la vite since it was just around the corner and the prices seemed more…

New China

1743 Decoto Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Joan S. writes: I came here for dinner tonight and while it is certainly not bad, it is not particularly impressive either.

What I liked:
-The string bean with tofu strips

What I didn't like so much:
-The "braised" tofu was not braised (It still tasted fine but it was…

In-N-Out Burger

6015 Johnson Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Tracy H. writes: I love cows. I do not mind eating them. They taste great  at In-N-Out Burger. Especially animal style (extra sauce, grilled onions and pickles!) with ketchup.

In-N-Out is an icon that lives up to the hype. The workers are always nice and helpful, the…

Hot Dog on a Stick

2463 Stoneridge Mall
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Ed C. writes: So check this out...

While eating our corn dogs and people watching, there was a girl ordering at Hot Dog on a Stick.  She was asking the guy who was working if the lemonade came in "sugar-free" because she was on a "diet".  She was making a big deal…

Apple Store

1352 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Michelle S. writes: There are three types of Apple people. a) People who only have iPods and/or iPhones, b) People who've rocked with Apple since the first Mac came out in the mid-80's...or at least since the first generation iMac in the late 90's, and c) Psychofreaks.…