Reviews for Southside Station in Berkeley, CA
I was really excited to try out this place, but unfortunately there were a couple of things that made my experience poor. 1.... Flavor: While I enjoyed the Wing and Things platter overall, the seasoning on the wings was overpowering?it made the dish saltyand spicy, without depth to the spice. I would?ve liked to see potentially some sweetness and acidity to balance out theharshness. There is a little bit of lime-esque tang to the seasoning, BUT it was completely overpowered by the saltiness ofseasoning. Fortunately, I had both Manuka honey + maple syrup and lime juice at home which truly elevated the dish. However,they were cooked perfectly, a great balance of crispiness and juiciness. The other side dishes were good, but their flavorsweren?t too memorable nor innovative! 2. Food Safety: I only had a couple of bites of the side dishes because I found hair inboth the spicy basil pork and the garlic noodles, so they had to be tossed ASAP (a bummer because I did enjoy them). Secondly,given the one-note saltiness of the wings, this meal did cause subsequent sodium-induced headache. Both events combined dampenedthe experience of the entire meal. Read more
Hands down the BEST chicken sandwich in B-town. Crispy, juicy and full of wonderful Thai flavors and seasoning. The brioche... bread is soft and complements the chicken very well. The chicken satay taco's are very unique and also very tasty. Stop readingand just go try it! You won't be disappointed. Read more
A legit contender for best friend chicken sandwich in town. The chicken juicy in places, crispy in places, nicely seasoned. The... pickles very complementary. Spicy, but the right amount, not as some kind of stunt. Bun nicely grilled, just the right density.Just barely small enough to bite, meaning it is exactly the perfect size. A ton of food between the bread; I personally can'timagine eating this with a side of fries. Best to call ahead instead of walking up. I waited 20 minutes for mine. Read more
I love going to a place where the owner comes out beaming with pride for their delicious food. This is one of those rare... places. The fried chicken sliders were AWESOME. You get two and they are bigger than your average sliders. So I brought themhome and shared. Totally recommended! Read more
The fried chicken sandwich is sooo good, crispy on the outside, juicy/tender on the inside with very tasty Thai... seasoning/flavor. Highly recommend. Probably not good for the cholesterol or heart but, that?s the only complaint! Read more
The fried chicken sandwich is THE BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE EVER!! So glad they have great customer service (because I?d still give... them 5 stars for the chicken sandwich). It?s a tiny family run place. The food is made with love. How do I know this? Youcan see and feel the care and attention that goes into each order. It is their labor of love. Seriously do yourself a favor getthe fried chicken sandwich. It is a pleasurable taste and texture experience. The flavors are artfully placed into a sandwichyou will always remember. This sandwich is no joke you may become addicted and tell all your friends about it! Read more
Absolutely delicious, I highly recommend getting their fried chicken sandwich and wings. The owners are sweet and make sure you... feel very welcome. The food well seasoned and the sauces are perfect. A family owned business you should support ???? Read more
I don't live in Berkeley anymore, but enjoy trying out whatever may have replaced the restaurants I used to recognize. While... doing laundry at Central Launderette, I looked for lunch nearby, and though Fausto's is sadly gone, Southside Station is anexcellent new face. I had a basic fried chicken sandwich combo with fries and a drink for $17. Steep, but standard for Berkeleynowadays and well worth it. Fried chicken sandwiches are trendy nowadays, but this one stood out with a more tempura-ish batter,a delicious brioche bun, and a unique slaw. Fries were twice-fried, curly, and tasty. Best of all was the incredibly kindowner, who didn't hesitate to ask me how my day was going and kindly chatted with me after my meal as I admired the other drinkshe had for sale - you don't see Taiwan Beer in many places! I'd be happy to return and try other things on the menu. Read more