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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually come here when coming back from San Francisco, not your average food court, no Burger Kings or McDonalds in sightYou have many options to choose from (Thai, Vietnamese, Afghan, Jamaican,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It very close to where I live but I had never been there, finally did it today for the first time. It's a "non-fancy food-court", the price range is low but you get many choices; Japanese, Thai,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best quality food here, but decent food for under $10 or so. Also, it's a great place to go if you dunno what to get, or can't agree with your friends on what to eat. Some highlights are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm a bit biased because I have quite a few childhood memories associated with this place, but I think the concept is really pretty cool. Sure, it's not foodie heaven. It's a food court with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coolest thing ever in my book. Remember, it's a food court so of course the food is not going to be gourmet or even great. This is the perfect lunch break or travel break spot. Taking that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place if you are out by yourself or with a friend, and have no idea what to eat. The food is great for the price (I have never spent more than $7 and I always leave full) and the options range...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE EAST BAYS LIVING ROOM! Sorry, not a food court. Well technically it is. But your not gonna' find a cinnabon, burger king taco bell or any franchises. However; you WILL find a great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that I really like about this place is that if you and your family/friends cant agree on what to eat, this is the place to go. Then you can still sit down and socialize together and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is so much mediocre food here to choose from that it can be seriously overwhelming.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay folks, let's start this off with an honest statement... The Public Market is merely a food court and nothing more. Would the food stack up against real quality restaurants? Absolutely not. Who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm.. I didn't even know it was called the EPM till now, I always called it the food court! So when I used to live there, I have to say I loved going there because it was an easy one stop place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to eat here, it's so kick back. It's all about cafeteria style. No tablecloths and silverware here. You get a tray and some plasticware and order up. They have several booths, Indian,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Emeryville Public Market exists to serve two distinct groups:1.) The visitors from out of town that don't have access to Yelp.2.) The groups of cheap, indecisive friends or family that require...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No no no. Somehow I stumbled across a 5 star review of this place and I came to type this in the name of truth and honesty. 5 stars is wrong, wrong I say.I believe in my heart that when the gods of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you read my reviews you know I love me some gummy little tapioca balls. I swear the best nonfat Taro tapioca smoothie is found at this place. However, If you are not asian (Im not), dont try to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WHOA. WHAT? It's the world's cuisine gathered into one place for my convenience, yay! Man, I can't make up my mind! Huh? You're giving me samples? Oh more yay!Sometimes, I feel greedy for taking a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a frequent stop for us, mainly because we have picky teenagers in our life and toddlers that wont sit at a "real" restaurant for long. When pregnant, I used to literally DREAM of the saffron...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a regular place for me to go to. Especially when I didn't know what the hell I wanted to eat. They have every type of Asian food there, a couple delis, taqueria and even a hofbrau....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fair. What this place does have is variety! I've had cheeseburgers and Indian here. It's typically buffet style not made to order food. Portions are adequate. At peak times it's tough to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go to if you can't makeup your mind! The first two places i go to is the BBQ restaurant which is also connected to a mexican taqueria! The ribs falll off and they have 3 item combos...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of hard to review 1 place with 30 business' in it. But for the most part you get a bunch of different kind of foods to choose from, which is cool. Some are good, some are terrible. None are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is boss for first time comers. It like food heaven. From A-Z in the food. They have everything, international fast food. It's literally a mall of food. I only tried a few things here, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Emeryville Public Market is one of those places that you think would resemble the Chelsea Marketplace in NY or even SF's Ferry Building... fresh produce, gourmet food shops, and delicacies all around....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I worked a block away from here for about three years. Just about everything you need is available here and there are enough restaurants that it'll take awhile before you get bored. The place has a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Housing a smorgasbord of quick international food options (Afghan, Mediterranean, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, etc.), the Public Market is a convenient place to go for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haven't tried all the food vendors here yet but so far, whatever i've tasted has been decent.i'd say this place beats any given corporate food court at a malli prefer the mediterranean and middle...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, quick fast food. I hadn't been here in several years and not much has changed it seems but the tables and the chairs. The Afghan food that I got - chicken kabob and chicken curry with rice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh it has been a while since we've been ... it is an awesome place for families like us, where we never agree on the same cuisine. The husband goes for his spicy foods or Asian, while I still get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the melee of different ethnic foods you can get in this place. From pho to gyros. What a combination. The prices aren't half bad, but it really is just a huge mall-like cafeteria. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time with Jay and I thought it was pretty interesting. There is a variety of food to choose from. But after walking around a couple of times I noticed that the prices weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is totaly biased because I use to work right around the corner from this joint. Dude, the smell of the place when you walk in is that of dead birds that have sat in the arizona sun for a decade....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't come to a consensus on what to eat? Come here. Hang out. Watch the weird dude slop noodles onto his jacket, accidentally slinging some into his pie-hole. Get different things, universally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It had been years since I had been to the Emeryville Public Market, so I was excited while walking around on a recent visit. We went to the Mediterranean and the Vietnamese counters but weren't blown...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is not to love about this place? I have often come here after work when I am tired and not feeling up to cook. It feels like a fabulous culinary United Nations in here. This place never fails...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I feel like I keep giving this place chances to wow me. There are plenty of options, plenty of variety. Every place sucks. I'm not kidding. I think I've tried most everything here with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculous. On one hand, it feels like a quirky wasteland that once was a mall's food court, only the Hot Dog on a Stick is replaced by Vietnamese women yelling something while handing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Jamaican jerk chicken on very hot sauce is very tasty. Indian chicken curry very good. The Afghan Chicken on hot sauce is very tasty too and cool it all off with a Thai ice tea w/ boba. So many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
granted, i haven't tried every stall in this place, but.. i have never had anything good yet. In fact I've been quite disappointed every time. There's lots of grilled foods to choose from. It wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's cafeteria food at restaurant prices. It's a decent alternative if you just really really really don't want to make and take lunch for work, or if for some reason you can't think of a better place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not everything in this place is (or was) bad. There was an Italian deli a few years ago that made really good desserts. Unfortunately, it closed. My theory is that the stall owners must have some kind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can have whatever you like here! The Sushi spot, Indian place, and Crepe station are frequented often!! This is a great place to try different food without spending tons of money. Great for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place mainly because I live across the street from it and it couldn't be more convenient! I live close to a lot of places, but this is the only one that I can get something different every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Emeryville Public Market reminds me of Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles, only without butchers and grocers. There are many international places to eat, including crepes, Indian, Jamaican...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hungry? Strapped for cash? Want the best bang for your buck?Emeryville Public Market is definitely for you.The Market is the most solid place to get a decent meal for a reasonable price. Not only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm low maintence, regardless of what my boyfriend thinks, and Emeryville Public Market just hits the spot for me. Looking for cheap, greasy Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean, American,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its like a mall, but of food. Nothing really special. The smell of all the different foods is kind of overwhelming the variety makes it difficult to choose what to eat sometimes. I got sick of it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine this: You're at work and look at the time. It's 8:00 AM. Ten minutes later, you just know it's going to be one of those days. Every second feels like an eternity, there's too much to do, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I recommend this place for those people who are hungry but can't decide what they want to eat! I always go early afternoon, never a problem with seating or parking and plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives me the heebie-jeebies...Never tried anything, but the mixed smells alone give me nightmares.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so caveat to begin with, I only ever eat the Thai food. Actually, sometimes we get a crepe with strawberries and whip cream if I am feeling dangerous! If you order items that are not on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew this place existed until I caught a glimpse of it while driving towards Ikea. This place has a wide selection of foods ranging from Vietnamese to Jamaican to Afghan to American to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Public Market Rule #1: Everything around you will always look better than what you are eating.Public Market Rule #2: You still can't bring your tray to the popular kids' table.Public Market Rule #3:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a place that has several open air market restaurants and what you get is dependent on where you eat .The Pros: Cheap, Fast, connected to a very good Borders Books, the food varies...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have dinner or lunch here just about 3 times a month. I like everything I've ever had! From Lamb Kabobs to my coveted "Super Nachos"!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the food here is okay. They get three stars just for variety. But I have noticed that a LOT of is is quite bad. So you might get lucky or not, but at least they have a wide selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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While it's definitely gone downhill since Emeryville has developed more shopping centers, this has always been a favorite place of mine. It's fun to walk around and choose a different cuisine, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few places here since I live so close to it. And it's cheap cheap cheap. That's why I give it two stars. Hardly anything I've had there has been good. I usually eat the afgani/persian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"bobo shekan? bobo shekan?" What is bobo shekan? When I think of the Emeryville Public Market this is the first phrase that comes to mind... bobo shekan. This phrase has lived on in infamy and is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had jumbalaya and bbq beef at the BBQ place. I forgot how good that place is. It almost redeems how bad the taqueria is.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
definitely a lot of variety in this almost-hygeinic warehouse. this place is unique, tho and always busy. very reasonable prices, too. The mexican, afghan, and thai places are ok.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's cool if you want variety/you're really high and just want a lot of mediocre yet large variety of stuff. I go every 6-8 weeks and every time I leave shrugging my shoulders and a little lighter in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little food court. The food is greasy and, overall, not as good as you'd get if you went to a legit eatery, but it's convenient if you work nearby (I do) and/or are shopping in the...at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers a wide variety of cuisines so no one will have to compromise. For this reason, it's great place to take an eating buddy. But don't expect the food to be great. Based on my experience...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Emeryville. I remember my mom driving me to school next to where all those condos used to be factories. I've been eating at the public market since before I can remember. I love love love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the words of Steinbeck, who happened to be talking about Cannery Row, but his words somewhat fit here: the Public Market is "... a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit..."...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, I have to run a billion errands in the East Bay (I like to chain my trips), so it's nice to have a place I can go to get food that is fast. There are many different cuisines to choose from....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like no other. It's amazing. However, if you're looking for gourmet foods and cleanliness, this place is not for you. It's a lot better than a typical mall food court, for sure. Has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is perfect for just grabbing lunch on the go. You can choose from a small variety of ethnic foods ranging from indian, greek,and jamaican to thai and korean. The food is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-one star if you are with friends and family who can't decide if they want indian, japanese, greek, jamaican, italian, a burger, or mexican food. you have choices for everyone. and its centrally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the way to the Emerybay Theater, I always make a stop for a quick lunch or dinner afterwards. All the places are good, but I'll mention some of my favorites. The Korean place has a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in the bay area, I always loved coming here as a kid, mainly because I loved to play in the ball pit, and my mom would frequent it as well because she bought the majority of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Extra star because the security staff rides around on Segways...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a great breakfast here at the Bay Cafe near Borders. Eggs and linguisa w/ sourdough toast were great. I noticed the food quality can vary at the different vendors so shop around. Some places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. It lacked the intense flavor of the wonderful gelatos of Italy. It was simply: OK.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shiet, I always get the salmon bowl from Star Grill and I recently fell in love with the prawn fried rice from this Japanese spot.-1 star because parking sucks shit sometimes.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the vendors are ok, but it's the variety I go for. It's ideal for a couple or group who can't make up their minds or agree on a place to eat. I haven't eaten at every place, but so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
EhhhhhI would only go to the Public Market in Emeryville as a last resort. The food is pretty mediocre. Although this place has a great selection of food, everything is made for the "on the go"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at the Indian Place, the pizza place, the gyros place, the crepeplace and the mexican place---all of it is aweful. I can't believe with so many different selections of food that it can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you do not find something you like to eat at this assortment of international foods, then you need a taste bud transplant!There are so many choices at this place of what to eat here that you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basically a giant food court. Food is inexpensive but for some reason drinks are all either too small or outrageously expensive. I work nearby so it's convenient. Also it's great when you are with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
avoid it if you can.good for late snacking with a group that can't agree or decide on what food to get.Star sushi grill: had the eel bowl and it almost made me cry. It looked nothing like the picture...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you not love this place? There is so much variety! My favs are the Afghani, Gyro, Thai, and dessert shop. It's close to work. It's close to shops. If you don't have enough cash, there's an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Five words "The Grease of All Nations." Two more words. "Food Poisoning."
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um, hello, it's a FOOD COURT. It's not GOURMET. But don't be put off by the fact that it's a food court. When I want something fast I come here and head straight for one of three so very tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great if you want a lot of options for really cheap! Their food ranges from Jamaican cuisine, to Afgahni, to Vietnamese, to Korean, to Japanese, to Indian, etc!I can't honestly say that it's the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I know the Capital Corridor train won't be coming for at least 10-minutes, I'll run (literally, run, cause you never know if that train'll arrive early) over to the Public Market for some Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice selection, but way too crowded for my tastes. I usually get things to go here unless I am with a friend. A lot of the asian people there look at me funny. What? You've never seen a fat guy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first stepped in this building in 1986 when there was only the Grocery store. For a while in the early 90's, I hated this place passionately because I worked very close by I couldn't face this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good for a quick bite - especially if you are looking for variety - I prefer Asian food - so I haven't tried anything else - I like the bubble teas at the cookie place by the door
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wandered in here on day after a Cal football game and were surprised at the variety of food here. The place resembles a waiting room in a railroad station with people wandering around among others...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
over doing a Gyrotonic update at my friend Angi's studio and hungry during break.She directed me to walk over the train tracks and i'd find a pete's coffee... so yes, my expectations were low.Imagine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Depends on what you eat there. Been to a few indian places that weren't so main stream but they have one on by the chairs in the center that is pretty good. They also have a Jamaican place where I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's no doubt there good and bad things about this place.Come here if- you want an affordable, quick meal- are with friends (all of which have different food preferences..don't you hate that?)- are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection!I need to go back to try more stuff before I can give a more thorough review...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love coming here after dance practice when my halau was in Berkeley off Ashby exit/80 freeway. You always get the best deals for any kind of ethnic food fare. If you just want a cheap eat,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is 2055, the entire world has been reduced to one land mass due to global warming...The noises are loud as we all have to cram in the same market spaces and compete for customers' attention. "Free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
crowded all the time.this place just makes me want to sit back, buy "a little treat," eat lots of food, and people watch.there are some really interesting people who come here.there's this one boba...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to come if your real hungry and want multiple plates on your table. Cant make up your mind on what to eat for lunch or dinner? Then come here and grab a few plates from different...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to hook up with some people it is cool, because there are tons of tables. Food is o.k. Nothing great. I would study there with my classmates, but it can be distracting as well. I agree...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Totally diverse and crazy, just the way I like it. This is not the kind of place to go eat if you're looking for ambiance. The design of the mall is a lil haphazard. I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No stars damnit, no stars......Simply put - a Hall of Shame of bad ethnic cuisine. Why would you ever want to eat at a food court like this, where no matter what you eat, you wished you got something...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what food courts should be: large, sprawling, diverse, and cheap. I don't think most mall food courts were ever like this, but they should have been.This place is basically four stars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A minute from my work and I haven't eaten anything from here in years... Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not for everyone.. which is strange because it has food to please everyone. *shakes head*Anyhow I love the reliability that everytime I go I can get what I usually do or something else just as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place Rocks!Ive been going here for a few years now.I like to call this place "The Cafeteria" like you know, in Elementry. It has a huge variety of Good Eats Stations. Its pretty much a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looking down the main corridor of the Public Market shows you how amazing our world is with so many different cultures and foods....then you realize how amazing Mexicans are that they can adapt and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there today and had a soft carne asada taco at the Mexican place, and it was really good.Lots of lean, tasty, nicely seasoned steak, salsa, lettuce, etc., on two flour tortillas for $3.25.The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend lives about 2 minutes walking distance from here. Needless to say we usually end up here at least once on the weekends I go visit him. I do generally like it here, although only certain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great if you're in the need for food to go or if you want something quick. public market literally has almost every kind of food imaginable. jamaican, indian, thai, vietnamese,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so mature! I refer to this place as the "Pubic" Market. Now, on to my review:When I worked in Emeryville, I could always find something to satisfy my palate during lunch. Most of the places are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have'nt ventured into much there..outta the 40 ...I just have one staple...one I could eat daily....the Thai spot next to the burger spot near the main entrance...lol. The chicken satay or 3 item...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! It's an international fast food paradise as far as I'm concerned. This isn't supposed to be the Taj Mahal of dining we're talking about here. Its great fast food.... or at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you can buy a fake Louis Vuitton wallet at the candy store... :) oh and a gyros, or Pad Se Ew at the market....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alice hasn't had Afghan in a while, but Bob wants a burrito. Carl needs his Chinese, or a crepe, or maybe a cheesesteak sandwich, with a cookie for desert. Gary has a desire for Greek, followed by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it here. The only thing I don't like about this place is being so hungry, and not being able to decide what to get. I often find myself aimlessly wandering around several times before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely agree that some of the places here look questionable. The huge tubs of "condiments" and naughty grins from some of the workers, can't possibly ease your mind as you nervously skim through...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's like a mall food court that traveled around the world in a deep fryer. They definitely try to give you options in terms of cuisine: middle eastern, asian, indian, american, etc. but in the end...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great just for the variety-want mexican food? Got it!Want Gyros? Got it!Want Jamacian Food? Got iton and on, this loud and busy place will give everyone exactly what they were looking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had a sex with the person who you think you don't want to?I am not talking about "Rape" at all. I am talking about the situation that the person is fancy you so badly but you are not,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Emeryville market, you guys are haters. There are so many choices, the Indian place is AWESOME! The tikka masala is hella good. Also, the Afghanistan place is really good, especially if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
** This is for JERK CHICKEN EXPRESS** wowzers! I have to agree although there is a variety of eats here... they are generally okay. This place however... has the most amazing chicken & rice. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My three stars really equal two and half stars. Not really too impressed with this place but I guess it's better than typical mall food. It's also not that a bad of a place to get some quick eats in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UpdateJust discovered that Bangkok Thai Cuisine my newest favoritest Thai place on University has an outpost of ready to serve meals at the Public Market across from my favorite vietnamese place....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go to the taqueria. These guys have attitude and the food is eck.As for the concept of the Public Market...love it! I've had some great food there. Tried the Afghan place before, and it was yum!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went in with such high hopes. Walked out in pure disappointment. Mass quantities of fried, oily food. I was excited to see the Bubble tea there and was yet again disappointed. The tapioca balls...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't understand all the hating here on the EPM. We've been going here pretty much since we moved to the East Bay when we can't figure out where else to go and we don't want to have to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Public Market's huge, open, indoor space is filled with pretty much all the different food styles I can think of (at least at 4:50 PM on a Monday afternoon) -- from Indian to Thai to Italian to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty grungy and cafeteria style. Food is not too good, depending of course, on what you get.HOWEVER, it has a unbelievably huge variety of ethnic food. If you're with a big group that can't decide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food court in Emeryville public market isn"t so great, The Chinese food is ok, and so is the Japanese... the Italian ice cream used to be the spot, but the service sucks so it's definitely not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh shit! And I don't mean, "Oh yeah, this is the shit" I mean, "Was that shit I just ate? Because it sure wasn't food." The first place I tried here was so incredibly disgusting that I was sure it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A huge, shitty food court.The only thing good about this place is the people-watching, NOT the lousy, disappointing and overpriced food.The only thing you can order here without inducing severe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With their varies of ethic foods. This is the best place to go if you have a party of people and want everyone to be happy of their selection of food. You get a wide range of fast food selections,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here pretty regularly as a kid - I guess my parents thought it was a good way to shut us up and not have to cook, and as I got older, my friends and I would stop by for dinner and hang out at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After coming here for years, swearing I'd never return, then going back for nostalgia or to feed a hankering or because there's nowhere else to go, I've tried a few concessions here at the the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I remember first coming here and thinking "man what a dope concept, all these different types of food under one roof in a cafeteria type setting," I was stoked. That was until I started to taste...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with Emeryville Public Market's mass variety of cultural inspired cuisines. You can have a thai chicken curry plate, sashimi, and while you're at it, a carne asada burrito, then finish it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have worked right next to this place for four months and had never given it a try until today. One word: yikes. This place is a mix between a legion of hot dog stands and the movie Office Space....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best food court in the bay
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT eat at the Indian food place in the public market. They serve the absolute WORST Indian food I have ever tasted. When I moved here a year ago I decided to try it out for a quick lunch and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Emeryville Public Market is a huge food court. Tons of diverse food stands; ranging from Afghan to Japanese to Thai to Country Home cuisine. The Afghan food stand was fantastic. Though the others I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit...there's a bit of nostalgia involved with going here for me...but I still think this is the best lunch spot in Emeryville. Surely it must beat mall food! And frankly by the time I get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is infused with the aroma from the vendor to the left and right of every station. My burrito has the essence of pho. Roast beef with a hint of chicken chow mein. Hamburger a la lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ummmm...no?
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars because: The Mexican and Chinese place are decent. Not great, not that good, but decent. As in, I can eat it, but I would never crave it.Minus three stars because: Everything else is so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't find what you want to eat at the Emeryville Public Market,then your not really hungry, are you?Not all the food is excellent, but with enough variety it doesn't really matter. Come...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hm.Fairly scary in that "everything looks different but tastes the same" sort of way.I avoid this place like the plague.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My five star rating is for: - the stuffing at the Hofbrau. I am a stuffing connoisseur, if there ever was one, and the stuffing the ladies at the Hofbrau stand whip up is basic but EXTREMELY good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got a big group of friends and don't know where to go or what to eat? Food here isn't great. Frankly, they all taste strangely similar. But with the number of tables around, the sheer amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to go here pretty often in my "just after graduation" days. Yeah.. selection was pretty good. I got to try alot of different food that I might not necessarily have tried if it wasn't for going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking GALORE! You don't have to be on the good side of the parking fairy!This is a great place when you are with your friends and can't decide where to eat. Just take them here and you can all try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the emeryville public market is pretty cool...if nothing else, I just LOVE the concept of it. That being said, I've never been too terribly impressed by any of the food I've tried from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the public market.It's an ideal place to go when the people you're with all want something diff to eat. They have just about anything you could want. And for the most part it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to go here a lot when I worked above the marketplace. The Korean place is great. The chicken (with no sauce) is a great deal for $4.95 You can add your own sauce after you pay on the side....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, I don't like this place. Feels claustrophobic, all these people everywhere. Too many food choices, none of them look that great and the prices seem too high for the quality of food. Can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Berkeley, my oldest cousin (by oldest, I mean married with a kid) told me that I absolutely had to try the Public Market. It's so freakin' awesome. You'd totally miss out. You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been driving around, in a groove, and a song like "Upside Down" by miss "crazy" Diana Ross comes on the radio and you listen to about half of the song before you realize: WHAT THE HELL...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place for lunch. My husband works down the street and it is always fun to meet him for lunch at this gigantic food court full of many different ethnic food options. Yes, there are some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They don't call it the Pubic Market for nothing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time on Sunday and it was great. I got the masala dosa from the Indian place and it was very good (and only $4.95). It wasn't busy when I went and I was able to grab a table...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
American. Asian Indian. Chinese. German. Italian. Jamaican. Japanese. Korean.Mediterranean, Mexican. Thai. Vietnamese, & more. A pangea of food if you will...So many choices. Only 1 stomach. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah!!!! This place is great, for the simple fact that there are so many choices. Not that any of the food in there is very good, but it is all edible at least. If u work in Emeryville than its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to go when you're in a group and nobody can agree on what type of food you want.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you do when you have to review a restaurant that's really pretty mediocre overall, but has one or two really stand-out items on the menu? Do you judge it on the basis of it's overall...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always the standby place when you and the crew can't decide where to eat. No national chains represented which is good, but many nationalities are and that's great! I don't know why I walk around the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Emeryville Public Market screams mediocre at the top of its lungs, no lie. The diversity of the options are appealing but I have been dissapointed with everything I have ever eaten here. Now, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
30 varieties of salty fried steam tray slop!There are some standouts (The Crispy Fry, and the Cookie place come to mind), but overall there's nothing too great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just worked it out, I have eaten at the Emeryville Public Market approx 1000 times.I am still alive.The Good:It's cheap, it's quick, it's warm. It's close to where I work.The Indian, Afghan,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years and what it lacks in ambiance, it more than makes up for in food. I'm especially fond of the Thai and Indian places and it's cheap. It's also a great place to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Thai ice tea, nice pho, and yummy Korean BBQ, and a friendly mini liquor store with a Borders attached and a couple of bars. All within the same relative area, how many places do you know that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is quite possilbly the worst place you will ever eat in the Bay Area. The air here reeks of grease the minute you walk in the door- there is a noticiable and visible cloud that hangs in the air....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THis place is like a puzzle. I never know what food would answer my hungry stomach because there are so many options. Everything is affordable. Everything is decent (some pretty tasty). Definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of variety makes the Public Market great. There are a couple dozen ethnic food stalls all packed together with the feel of an old-world marketplace. In addition to all the major ethnic choices...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Got food from EVERY country you can think ofAmbiance: Its like a big eatery, very casual and laid backLocation - near both movie theaters in EmeryvilleCons: *Any country's cousin you turn to, be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has evolved quite a bit since it first open... Actually no that's not quite the phrase I was looking for. Let's try it again:Emeryville Public Market offers the perfect illustration for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Emeryville Public Market (I always think Mammaryville Pubic Market, tee hee hee, I also have the maturity level of a 12 year old) is basically a large food court with 30 or so different stands...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is literally right next to the building where I work. I think I'd be happy if I got lunch here every day but I don't because I'm trying to curb spending and these little things add up. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know a lot of people are gonna be mad at me over this one but I get dysentery just thinking about this place. Why do I always think its gonna be different than the last time I was there? Beats me....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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huge food court... not your typical hot-dog-on-a-stick type fare... photo booth, ball jump, horsey rides, book store and ice cream... always fun and bustling... plenty to keep the little ones occupied... many,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the Emeryville Public Market. It's like a giant cafeteria for workers with a lot of different types of food thrown in the mix. To be honest, the Public Market isn't my first choice for lunch even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately I don't have a problem making decisions.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nearly every part of the world is represented here...but the quality varies from average to just plain bad. Yes, most of the spots are cheap, but the portions are small to match.I only recommend it if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not like the variety. If you feel sick after eating here then you probably exercise too much. If you are fit and healthy and used to eating only lettuce with warm water sprinkled on it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is for convenience that a variety of international cuisines are all located in one warehouse. The food is so-so but food that has been cooked early in the morning sitting under heat lamps...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The deliciousness of the food at the taqueria here completely negates any concerns I have about sanitation. A cockroach could pop out of my burrito with a top hat and cane, do a little dance, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not just the best food court around - it is unique, I haven't seen anything else with as much variety. I find it incredible that there aren't more places like this in the Bay Area, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I once ate a french fry from here and was suprised to find it tasted like someone had diddled a carelessly - wiped butthole with it. Perhaps it had more to do with the oil in which it was fried than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only get my food at two places. Crispy Fry (for their chow fun, dry style no gravy) and Bangkok Thai (chicken satay, extra peanut sauce and cucumber salad). That's it. Well, sometimes I hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars signify my like/dislike relationship with the PM. Too lukewarm even for a love/hate label.I think the safest rule to eat by here is: Never pick from the warmer trays. Always pick something...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a food court, I think the public market is alright. I like how it's smaller mom/pop type places and not the typical Subway/Panda Express/Sbarro's type food court that invaded the malls of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lately, during that time of the month, my food cravings have been spiraling out of control. I use to be able to calm things down with an order of Taco Bell nachos bellgrande but now that inner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Public Market is a food court with a little more class and diversity than what usually constitutes a food court. There's some pretty good variety (I like the Vietnamese place best so far), it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM! I loooooove this place. When I went to school and worked in Emeryville I would always hit up this place because there are so many different ethnic foods. SO FREAKIN MANY!The only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"back in the day when i was young i'm not a kid anymore, but some days i sit and wish i was a kid again....."they have almost everything here you could possibly have a craving for. the korean bbq is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the public market for years, more often when I worked in Emeryville, but it's still a favorite spot for lunch when we can't decide what we want.That said, I love the spread of food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection... but most of the food tastes pretty bad.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I are urban hikers. Sometimes we like to walk from our home (Lakeshore/Grand) to Emeryville for an item at Home Depot/Expo or to do some shopping. Because of the long walk, we get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of mediocre food here.. with a couple of standouts. My only gripe is the pork&bean serving generic no-red-beans-just-rice wannabe creole food. I'm not complaining too much, as I'm saving myself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things I learned about PM this weekend:1. It's VERY difficult to find parking.2. Great place to get an eclectic selection of grub.3. The Korean place is the only tantalizing place to me. 4. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not just another plain vanilla and blah food court ... this is a mighty gem ...Before an East Bay meeting, I decided to "explore" !!I remembered this foodcourt circa mid90s when Sybase was king .. did...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a food court. But it ain't your father's food court. You'll get an astounding array of international cuisine choice, all of which pass my criteria for being labeled "authentic", but that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in my west oakland days i was the only one with a car and nobody could agree on what they wanted to eat.solution? get in the car, tell everyone to shut up and drive to public market. find what you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food-court level food. They've got a pretty good range, but once you've been to it a lot, you'll tire of it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The world's cultures represented via fast food. The only thing I love more about the Public Market's food is that I live within walking distance.My two favorite places are Sara's Deli and The Crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was totally blown away by this huge food court when I first moved to Oakland but this place is A LOT better when you don't have high expectations. The food isnt very satisfying.This is a fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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This place at first glance is fun!! It is so hard to find parking, and you may end up driving around a few times before you find a spot. This place is a fast food heaven. Everything that I have ever eaten had...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not the place to get the best of the best, but it's a good way to eat when you're feeling indecisive. For those of whom have been to Philly, it seems like it's a mini version of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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My kids thought they walked into heaven the first time I brought them here. They're both open minded foodies who love to try new things. Their favorite is the Afghani food with the chicken kebobs and tofu...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the fact that i've given this place two stars is strong evidence that i'm far too generous as a restaurant critic. i work in the office tower adjacent to the public market, so over the past few years...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is terrible food at it's worst. Despite the fact that there appears to be a 'worldly offering' of cusine on display, it all pretty much tastes the same. Seriously, the chicken in the Afghani...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come walk around and around in circles along with other cheap and lazy folks who also can't decide which stall they want food from.Good for grab 'n' go food on nights you're too lazy to cook but want...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad to see so many people find this place as mediocre as I do. I almost felt guilty not liking it that much because there's that sense when you walk in that this place SHOULD be great. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coolest, most ethnically and culturally diverse "food court" I've ever seen. And its all mom-and-pop outlets; you won't find any McDonald's, Sbarro, Hot Dogs on Sticks or Auntie Anne's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place you always hope will be better than it is. It has a food court with a huge variety of restaurants. Unfortunately none of them, including the Afghan place, is very good. Most of them...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Not enough high chairs. Parking spaces are really narrow! I don't see many moms in here.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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great place to go if you have a lot of different tastes to cover! they have it all! ample space to take a large group and strollers are NO problem at ALL!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As unpretentious as a place can get --- I love all of the little food huts (or whatever they are called.) I haven't eaten at many of them, as once I tried Pamir's I was hooked --- so I guess it'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place five stars cause for the past 10 years, I've eaten here, seriously EVERY WEEK, sometimes 2 or 3 times in a week. Pamir Afghan knows me, the Mexican spot knows me, the Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You name it; they have it. Emeryville public market is like a very large food court, but there are no chain restaurants. All of these places are owned by moms-and-pops. For ten dollars, more or less,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the idea of a place where several restaurant can co-exists under the same roof and a group of can pick and choose what an individual like and still share the same table. Food court like this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that really have a love/hate relationship with. First of all, I love food but I really freaking hate making decisions, so I get frustrated at the Public Market because I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mexican place is the only place worth checking out. I have had most of the other food here and it varries from decent to "oh-my-god-you-have-to-be-kidding". No jokes here. Take a walk around and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
even though most food is just mediocre, its still a convenient option. think of it as a flea market for food!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can never decide what I want because I want it all. This place makes it a little easier although I still end up walking around for like 15 minutes thinking about what to have. The Afghan food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine one of those nights when you and a bunch of friends are arguing about where to go to eat. Problem solved: Go to Emeryville Public Market, where everyone get what they want to eat, and then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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So many nations represented under one roof, in a food court style - where the excellent food is only surpassed by the incredibly low price.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Well almost anything and everything. Emerybille Public Market is one of the places to go if your uncertain of what to eat for lunch or dinner. They have a variety of ethnic foods for you to choose fro...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I work in Emeryville, and I have been coming to the Public Market for years. I only eat at the (few) places that cook food to order, as opposed to scooping it from steam-table pans - a quirk I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you choose wisely, you won't leave hungry. I used to live and work in Emeryville, and the Public Market was my second kitchen. The Crispy Fry has some addictively tasty Gung Bo chicken (which I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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the emeryville public market is a good place to go to if you aren't quite sure what you want. it's a collection of a lot of fast food shops, with a focus on ethnic food. it's good when you are in a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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The public market in Emeryville is a great place to grab a quick lunch. They have a wide variety of food - sandwiches, italian, indian, thai, afghan, chinese, vietnamese, japanese etc...you name it an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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The highlight of the Emeryville Public Market is its giant "food court" type area, which specializes in ethnic foods. There are many different food counters (each is a separate business). Each member ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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Go here when you can't agree with fellow diners on the type of cuisine. Under one roof, you'll find Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican food, and more. Food is cafeteria-style at most...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I syke myself up thinking that there HAS to be something new that I want here. But after wandering the circuit, I realize that none of the food is that interesting except for maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre at best is how I'd describe this place. An open market hall like this, the food SHOULD be great, but it's not. Every time I come in here hoping to find something good, I'm let down. I try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place abides by the quantity over quality philosophy. The concept of an international food court is appropriate for our diverse population and culinary curiosity, but concepts sometimes get lost...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure the food isn't all that cheap at this food court, but you have to admit, there is a lot of choice! If and when you have a bunch of people with differing tastebuds, this is really quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The quality is as all over the map as the nationalities. I recommend the gyro at the greek place adjacent to the tasty and overpriced gelato. Shocked, shocked I am that there's no taco joint in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this place after a trip to the nearby Ikea and was amazed by the selection of international food. Unlike the other reviewers, I've never come away feeling sick...But I've always eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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The highlight of the Emeryville Public Market is its giant food court type area, which specializes in ethnic foods. There are many different food counters (each is a separate business). Each member of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know, the food is crap. It's true. I must admit that I often feel the teensiest bit sick after eating, but none of these places claim to be gourmet, and when it's 8pm in Emeryville and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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A great place for people-watching and pretty good food. We usually get food to-go and then eat at one of the tables outside. It can get busy outside, though, with cars, so if you have a 'runner', it can be...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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Not too many kid-friendly foods.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2004
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Kid-friendly, good access, diaper changing in bathroom, variety of food for everyone, reasonable prices, loud enough so no one cares if someone has a meltdown. Also, a kid play area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2004
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Always a fun, bustling place full of food and many choices.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/06/2003
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Nice to have a small play area and a variety of foods to choose from.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/23/2003
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As a graduate student at Cal, I don't have that much spare cash to go around. So, the Public Market is perfect for good food at low cost. The food court has an excellent variety of cuisines to choose from:...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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