Prubechu

Let's get this out of the way right now. Prubechu is now one of my top 5 restaurants of ALL TIME. I can't say enough about this spot in San Francisco.

We each got the Fiesta Table which is a chef's selection of items on and off the menu. It was GORGEOUS. Food from Guam is vibrant, colorful and so interesting in taste and texture. Prubechu nails it all. There's so much on the menu and we were all so unfamiliar with food from Guam. Highly recommend the Fiesta Table as an introduction to this gorgeous cuisine.

The staff is AMAZING. Almost all are from Guam and they are so delightful and fun. Lucy, our server said "my husband, woks front of house, and head chef are best friends and I grew up with the guitarist live performer." It's a family atmosphere and it comes across in their impeccable service.

I couldn't recommend this place more. We all want to visit Guam now! GO TO PRUBECHU!!

The ambience at Prubechu is something I crave in SF and I'm glad I've found a place. I came here for a date night and it was amazing. This place is definitely on the pricier side but I left absolutely stuffed so I'm not upset about it.

The meal was excellent but I will say the brisket was wayyyyyyy too overcooked to the point where it felt a little inedible. Similarly the pork ribs were very lackluster. This disappointment came after the chicken tacos that had us dancing in our seats.

Overall, the experience was great but I'm not sure if I'll be running back!

The highlight of the meal was the Garlicky Shrimp and Grits. The dish is actually a spin on chalakiles, a soup with ground rice, and it was a little spicy and crazy flavorful. Despite the other dishes being unremarkable, the unique ambiance was super nice.

Take a look at the photos people posted, because this spot is special. The majority of the space is outdoors, but they really went all-out decorating the enclosed parking lot and turning it into a well-heated island destination. The live music on the Friday night I came was a nice touch! The staff being super cordial really put a bow on it. I noticed they were able to handle large groups, and several staff members chatted with someone who had come solo.

The other dishes I had I probably wouldn't get again. Maybe my standards have been elevated too much by a childhood of sweet butter from Texas Roadhouse and Cracker Barrel, but the sweet rolls didn't really pack a punch. They kind of reminded me of King's Hawaiian bread, but in a good way haha.

The crispy sweet and sour pork belly just wasn't my thing: I think any dish with pineapple gets super saturated with the taste, this included. I guess this was sort of my fault for getting it, but I'd generally prefer getting small pieces of pork belly to the ones in this dish. The golai hagon suni, or coconut creamed spinach, was also just okay, and super lemony.

The spot is probably on the edge of needing a marking of $$$ on review sites rather than $$. Nothing wrong with that considering the level of care they put into the general experience.

Located in the Mission District, it's safe to say that Prebechu is the only restaurant in the city featuring Chamorro dishes. The tagline on their website reads, "From Guam with Love" -- and that's exactly what we felt as soon as we walked in. We came in for dinner on a Friday evening so about every table was occupied, it was lively with laughter, and there was a DJ spinning some familiar tracks.

The hospitality from the host to our server(s) were world class island vibes -- friendly, sincere, composed, and simply fun! Our sweet host (didn't catch his name) was able to squeeze us in for a table in their heated outdoor patio section, but warned us of a time limit because a reservation was scheduled to come in within 90 minutes. No big deal as 1.5 hours is plenty of time for dinner. But lesson learned for all of y'all, make a reservation so you don't risk not being able to snag a table.

Alright, let's talk food. My date and I ordered the following to share which was plenty:

* BBQ PORK RIBS ($23.99)
soy sauce, vinegar, lemon, garlic, sesame oil
* BOWL OF CHICKEN KELAGUEN ($16.20)
bbq'd and marinated in lemon with scallion and coconut
* RED RICE ($8.01)
achote-seasoned rice
* KƠ KO WINGS ($20.28)
dry spiced fried chicken with lemon finadenne
* PICKLE BAG ($8.95)
pickled egg, carrots, and assorted vegetables
* CHAMORRO POTATO SALAD ($9.01)
egg, olive, bell pepper, mayo and nori powder

Chef and kitchen staff: y'all have taste and presentation on lock. I appreciate how you all have preserved the recipes of traditional Chamorro cooking, and am impressed with how you added a twist to make the dishes look aesthetically trendy. Taste + Presentation + Authenticity = Brilliance. Bravo.

Good vibes, consistency with service and hospitality, and excellent food -- what else can one ask for?

We'll be back and you can count on it!

We came for Valentine's Day and sat inside! It was pretty busy, I had reserved a couple weeks in advance which was helpful. They had a few special Valentine's day drinks plus a ribeye for two special, but we ended up going with the $90 per person fiesta table, which was a 9 sharing plate chef's menu.

I would say it was worth it for the special occasion! My top 3 of the plates were:
1 the potato soup - I think this one might be on the main menu? So potatoey and warm and just like this savory hug. Good crunchies on top too!
2 chicken kelaguen taco - per our server's explanation, kelaguen is a Chamorro dish that is like a cooked chicken ceviche almost? The chicken was super tangy and bright (not how I'm used to describing chicken) and had this great garlicky creamy aioli type sauce as well.
3 steamed sausage - one of our entrees; I forget the meat but it was served in the leaf that it was steamed in. The sausage mostly just tasted like meat but had these great flavorful crunchy bits on top, and was delish with the rice and sauce that came with it!

Prices are definitely more on the "nice" dinner side versus just a casual spot, but I would come back for a special-ish occasion! My first time trying Guam cuisine, and it definitely delivered.

Easily one of the best meals I've had in the bay area! It was my first time having food from Guam and the flavors were so unique but so delicious. We ordered the chicken wings, ribs, rice, the beef/potato empanada, and the rolls. My favorite item was the chicken wings - perfect amount of crunch and very delectable. The rolls were also so amazing - I'm not sure how they made such a simple dish taste so good but you must order! We got the fried banana dessert as well which was like heaven in my mouth. Another must order! The meal was a bit expensive but definitely worth it to me. I liked how culturally rich the decor was and the service was great. Staff were super friendly and welcoming.

What a fun, delicious, fantastic spot in the Mission. Prubechu is the only Chamorro/Guamanian restaurant I know--and they get it right. Highly recommended.

First, the absolutely delicious chamorro sweet rolls & tuba butter. Pillowy rolls, and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It is divine with the butter.

Heirloom tomato salad. Unique, and yummy. Wonderful, high-quality tomatoes. The shiso dressing is fantastic.

Thrice cooked brisket skewer. Fantastic, super tender, great texture. Tasty sauce! The brisket is prepared in thee ways, if I remember correctly: smoked, braised and roasted.

Red rice. Simple, delicious, and flavorful. Great companion for all the other dishes.

The prices are a bit on the high side but worth it. It's expensive running a restaurant in the Mission.

Friendly, efficiency service. The staff seem passionate and knowledgeable about the food!

Seems to always be very busy, so make a reservation if you can!

We particularly love dining in their outside area. Great vibe, you can feel the energy and liveliness.

Area is on Mission, so if you drive, definitely prepare for major parking challenges! Otherwise, it's extremely close to BART.

I really wanted to like this spot because I've walked by it all the time. But this place ended up being a hit or miss, had very slow service (waited over 45 minutes after placing my order to get my first dish), and was all around too pricey for what you get.

My partner and I got dinner here and shared the ko'ko' wings, tinaktak, bbq pork ribs, red rice, and some drinks. We were so hungry by the time food came because we waited over 45 minutes sitting at our empty table after ordering. The tinaktak was our favorite dish because it was so flavorful and complex, nothing like anything we've had before, and simply just delicious! The ko'ko' wings and red rice were okay but not worth the price. The worst was the bbq pork ribs, which were way too dry!

Overall, I don't think this place is worth coming back to.

Came out for my cousin's birthday and ordered the Fiesta Table. Definitely worth the price, if you can't decide or want to try EVERYTHING. Only thing is your entire table has to be on board with it.

Growing up Chamorro, this place definitely elevated our traditional ingredients.

Service was on point. Staff was extremely helpful in describing each dish to us.

We sat outside this night. Being in SF, it did get a little chilly, but they had heaters ready to go!

Had a dinner reservation and sat outside in the covered tent area. Service was fairly quick and attentive.

Butter rolls - like a gourmet hawaiian roll
corn soup - this was one of my favorites dishes I had in the night. not gritty, smooth consistency,
red rice - good, a nice compliment to all this Guam food
bbq pork ribs - my piece was a bit dry but others had more juicy ones
KO'KO' wings - well seasoned, nice lemon sauce.
eggplant - good dish.
tinaktak - unique dish, worth a try. paired well with the red rice as it's so saucy.
thrice cooked brisket skewer - much better than the spare ribs, tender fall off the bone.
roasted japanese yams - not worth the price. didn't taste that special.
fried banana dessert - hot, slightly sweet