I’ve been hearing about the Asian-inspired tacos at Belly, since it opened in Uptown about four months ago, so I did what any curious person in this millennium would do. I googled it. And when I went to the “About” section of their website to learn more, there were only two lines: “Good food, no frills. Come see for yourself.” So I did.
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It was a small space and there were just a few tables, but it felt nice inside.
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I asked for recommendations and the woman at the counter suggested three tacos so I could try a few different things from the menu. Now, these aren’t your average tacos. As expected, they’re more expensive than my favorite taco truck, but I was surprised that the Asian-inspired ingredients were served on a flour (not corn) tortilla. From left to right…
The crunchy Shrimp + Avocado Taco (Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Sesame Slaw, Cucumbers, Spicy Sour Cream, $4), the tender Pork Belly Taco (Spicy Honey Roasted Pork Belly, Sesame Slaw, Pickled Cucumbers, $3.75) and my favorite, The Steak + Eggs Taco (House Marinated Steak, Fries, Fried Egg with Chipotle Aioli and Garlic Aioli, $4.25). Let me give you a better look…
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The steak had all of those glorious Bulgogi flavors, and every bite was gooey and chewy. Next time, I would ask for crispy fries because I’m convinced the added texture would take it to the next level.
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In addition to the Tacos and Burritos, they also have salads, burgers, the insane-sounding Cali Fries (French Fries, House Marinated Steak, Spicy Sour Cream, Lime Cilantro Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Corn Salsa, Cheddar, $10) and ice cream sandwiches on the menu.
I must have been extra hungry that day because I walked to Liba Falafel for more food. That was the day I had two lunches and no dinner…
1901 San Pablo Avenue Oakland, CA 94612
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