True Food Kitchen

Loved it! Had one of the pizzas and the grilled cauliflower and this fruity drink called the hangover. Little bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. A date night would easily be $100+ but I would consider it. The service was very good. The outside seating area where I sat wasn't busy at all as neither was the inside dining area. I'll definitely come back again!

For a reliably healthy and satisfying lunch, this spot is a fantastic choice. The portion sizes are decent without being overwhelming, and the quality of the food makes it a go-to for a midday meal. The kale salad was a definite done right... prepped so that there was no trace of bitterness, just fresh, crisp greens. The turkey burger was equally impressive; it tasted wonderfully homemade, with great flavor and none of the overly salty taste you often find elsewhere. The fresh brewed teas are a nice touch, though it was a shame the green tea wasn't available so early in the day. Service had a bit of a slow start, taking a moment to get to the table after we were seated (11:00 a.m.) However, these are minor points for an otherwise excellent and healthy lunch experience. An easy go to if in the area.

I had a very disappointing experience at True Food Kitchen on 10 November 2025. My friend and I waited about 45 minutes for a table — which was understandable since we didn’t have a reservation. But after being seated, we waited another 30–45 minutes for our food. When our meals finally arrived, we found a live bug moving in our salad after just one bite. The manager blamed it on “prewashed packages” and said the bug “wasn’t local,” rather than taking real responsibility. She offered to have the chef prepare something else, but it was already late, and after seeing a bug in our food, neither of us felt comfortable eating anything. She then said she wouldn’t charge us for our meals — but immediately followed it by asking whether we had ordered anything else, like appetizers. That felt extremely strange and out of place given the situation. She offered a gift card, which arrived today. It was only $50 and didn’t include a single apology or note. For a restaurant of this size and reputation, that’s unacceptable. Between the long wait, poor handling of the situation, and lack of accountability, this was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had.

Love the openness of the restaurant from the outdoor seating to the dining inside. The openness vibes has a calming atmosphere yet at a busy mall that we enjoyed. The edamame dumplings was a treat and were very yummy. Hamburger with sweet potatoe hash was a nice change from traditional heavy burger. It was quite enjoyable. Quinoa salad with avocado and chicken was delicious and would order again. Water was refreshing and no bitter or harsh taste. We ended the meal with a passion fruit tart and an Americano coffee. Treat yourself to a healthier meal without the compromise of taste and your hunger satisfied. The restaurant offers plenty of details to admire from the napkins to plates to the decor.

I paid True Food kitchen a visit last Friday and the experience was nothing short of great. Acadia was our server and she was phenomenal. We ordered steak fritz and Korean noodle bowl and both came out incredible. I also recommend ordering bright eyes since it’s juiced fresh every morning. We also had the manager, Antoinette come to us and check up on us to see if you were having a good time. Overall, a great experience highly recommend it

I was shopping at Fashion Valley and accidentally placed a takeout order at the UTC True Food Kitchen instead. The staff were so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they graciously honored my order without hesitation. As a new mom, sometimes you’re juggling a lot and little mix-ups happen, but I truly appreciated their understanding and warmth. Thank you to the manager and staff for going above and beyond. I always love dining at this location, and experiences like this remind me why. Excellent service and great people!

Had an amazing lunch here! From the moment we arrived, the host, Rie, was incredibly warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The food was delicious and beautifully prepared! You can really tell care goes into both the service and the dishes. I’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend stopping by!

I really liked this place. I've been coming here since they opened years ago. I wish they more consistent with the food though. Sometimes it's great and other times, not at all. Last week my turkey burger looked like it was put together by a child. Really sloppy and the bare minimum on it. Maybe it's depends on the chef. I don't know but I do know this happens frequently.

Best Brussels sprouts, best drinks, best staff. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Liv was our bartender, she was quite busy but she made us feel taken care of!

Set your expectations to a 5 or 6 and this place will be a 10. I've been here once before, 7 years ago. Health is what comes to mind. From the patio you stare at Cheesecake Factory and your dreams are crushed. This place is legit though if you're seeking balance and tasty. We have a baby sitter twice a week so coming to the mall, spending 1 hour+ eating and 1 hour shopping is not a fruitful investment. Come here for snacks, a soda and you're set. We grabbed guac and the Edememe dumplings. Sounds weird but both were immensely satisfying, and quick. I'm not a soda guy but I got sparkling water with pomegranate juice. Delicious. We were in and out of here in less than 35 minutes for $45 bucks. Staff is pretty friendly with a nice odd touch. North park like but with a sprinkle of professionalism, beautiful patio as well. It's not a date not spot, it's zero a man spot, but there's something special to it. I'd check it out if you're curious!

I'm sad to be updating my review with a lower rating as I love True Food and have frequented this location and the UTC one more times than I can count. We came here about two months ago with friends. They messed up multiple of our orders. My friend specifically asked for her steak well done and it was obviously undercooked. The knife that came with my steak had a huge neon blue glob on it. Upon notifying the waitress I was told it was leftover dishwasher detergent?! Eww. Our waitress was nice and understanding and both dishes were remade without issue. I love true food and everything they stand for including clean ingredients, and more recently going completely seed oil free. The food is *usually* good. Over the last few years we've had other issues arise with this location and they have been nice about it but I feel like this last time was the last straw for me. It feels like they don't have consistent standards and the experience overall has been declining.

Nice tables with cool lighting and a modern vibe. Burgers are impressive. Jambalaya Pasta served aldente, overly seasoned w/ chili powder and under salted, imo. Disappointing service. Tried to ask for salt, after the first bite of pasta, but couldn't even make eye contact w/ a server. Abandoned. Water glasses empty.

We stopped by this place for lunch during our convention. The place is super spacious and we decided to eat outdoors. It was not too hot there is a covering above us. We both had the true trio special and it was exceptional. The dragon fruit lemonade was not a winner for me however. The Mediterranean wrap is light and paired well with the fresh salad. We went there twice and I'll say the service the 2nd time was not as quick and attentive. Just a thought on busier days, you may have to wait a bit for service.

12 bucks for fries with 3 sauces with parm Cheese. You can make your own at home and will taste better. They looked nothing like advertised and were cold to the touch. The server was also struggling here. Management needs to do better here with staff or having a wait time

On a quick lunch break my friend suggested True food as she raved about the quality and healthy bites. As the summer days warm the sky the outdoor patio was a wonderful option. The yellow awning did change the coloring of the photos so don't mind that. I decided on the lunch trio consisting of a drink, entree and a side to pair along all for $19.50. After some deliberation I decided on the pink dragon fruit lemonade, Thai basil chicken wrap and the seasonal mar We stopped in for a quick bite and ordered the trio combo Thai basil chicken wrap, passion fruit lemonade, and seasonal market salad. To be honest, the wrap was extremely dry and the lemonade was overwhelmingly tart, with the sharpness of the lemons overpowering any balance of flavor. The salad was decent, and portion-wise, the trio offered good value for the price. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. Our server barely interacted with us, and we watched multiple tables be seated, served, and leave before our food even arrived. Nearby, we overheard a waiter sincerely apologizing to another table, explaining the restaurant was in transition, awaiting a new head chef, and that quality had recently declined. We tried to stay optimistic, hoping it was just bad luck for the neighboring table but sadly, we left feeling similarly disappointed. We also noticed other servers engaging with guests, explaining menu options and offering recommendations, something we never experienced and that might have changed our order entirely. That said, we've enjoyed this place in the past and aren't ready to write it off. We're hopeful that with the arrival of the new head chef, the restaurant will bounce back and we can return to the dining experience we used to love.

We made reservations but got in quickly! We were grateful they had us outside under a heater since my nephew was a little chilly. I'll always choose True Foods when I want to eat healthy, tasty food. Here's our honest review of the food: *Chicken Tender plate with ranch (4.5/10. Dry) (no pic) *Burger all American (light on calories, 7/10) (no pic) *Edamame dumplings (8.5/10) *Thai shrimp lettuce wraps (8/10) *Teriyaki bowl with tofu (9/10) (no pic) I miss their edamame guacamole with those large chips. I'm drooling even thinking about how good it was! I'd sell one of my non-essential organs to get them to bring it back.

Loved having a clean food option while out and about. No seed oils and are very conscious of sourcing ingredients. tastes amazing!

Meh, this restaurant was somewhat disappointing. The design and layout is beautiful. Very large dining spaces, outdoor patio seating, and beautiful restroom. We had a group reservation for 8 to dine after an event. We arrived with 1 additional guest and they cancelled the reservation on Open Table, instead of acknowledging it and adding another diner. This complicates the Open Table process for users. Due to the new addition to our dining party, we were told that it would be 10 mins before we could be seated. So, several in our party went to the bar. We were at the bar for about 15 mins and noticed that 2 in our dining party were missing. As we went into the restaurant to look for them (we assumed that they were using the restroom, etc.) we spotted them at a table, seated. They told us that they were seated by the hostess and that they had been there at least 5-7mins. No one from the hostess team came to retrieve the rest of our party of 7 from the bar. In the meantime, we missed ordering fully from the Sat & Sun Brunch until 3p menu. We ordered and the food was okay. I ordered Pesto Pasta and a side if Kale salad. My pesto pasta was not green, but yellowish, and not rich. My kale salad was fresh and minimal on flavor. I believe that they have a good mantra of real ingredients and no fake stuff that they serve. Other things ordered: Grass-fed Burger with sweet potato hash side, Turkey Burger with potato side, hummus plate, and a few other items. Overall, the food was okay, and to me lacked some flavor. My horchata matcha cold beverage was good. I feel like it is made with real ingredients so that this may be why it was a but on the bland side to me. I will try again and get the salad that I was craving next time; I am sure that the salads are probably delicious.

Arrived at around 7pm on a Friday night. There were open tables but we had to wait 15 minutes before we were seated. Also took a while before the waitress arrived. My guess is they're short staffed. Appreciated that we were asked about any food allergies after placing our orders. Food took quite a while to arrive. Started with the cauliflower and brussel sprouts. Took a long time to come. They had to remake it as they included the pistachios when there was a nut allergy in our group. They were good veggie dishes. I ordered the turkey burger with the kale salad. The salad didn't have much flavor but I enjoyed the burger. Hubs and SIL went with the American burger and they both liked it - good flavor and weren't greasy. SIL ordered the sweet potato side but didn't care for them. Kiddo ordered the Margherita pizza - she said it was ok. The spritzers were a bit light on the juice but refreshing. Ordered the flourless chocolate cake and cookies for dessert. Didn't try the cookie but the cake was light and not too sweet. Like the cacao nibs for the added texture.

Loved the concept! And for healthy food, it sure was tasty! Since it was our first time, our server took the time to explain everything to us. Everything is natural, and made fresh. I don't get a picture of the burger, but it was also great. The space felt big and clean, and the food was delicious. We'll be back for sure!

Been here 2x, the 1st time service was horrible as I had to walk in the back to find someone to seat us. And then when I got someone he said he was going off shift in a few minutes. Not a great first impression. At least the food was good. On the 2nd visit it was a 180 degree turn as service was attentive and food was also great. No complaints and it sounded as if my first visit was just an off night. For sure will be back!

Saturday, 3-01-2025: My youngest sister arranged this family meetup in celebration of our parents' 65th wedding anniversary. There was eleven of us in attendance. Reservations were made in advance so we were seated right away. This place is impressive. It's a unique, classy aesthetic with both an industrial and rustic vibe. It is rather spacious as it also affords outdoor dining. Our server was adequate. He wasn't overly friendly but he did provide as we requested. Perhaps our big group overwhelmed him. Their menu also offered brunch options since it was 11-ish. Everything looked so good and so healthy! My hubby got the pepperoni pizza and I opted for the Korean Bowl with antibiotic free chicken. We enjoyed the food, ambiance, and each other's company. It's definitely worth a return!

Sadly I do not have a good luck with True Foods locations. I ordered Korean noodles bowl and it lacked any salt. I asked for soy sauce and the amount that was added to my bowl made it unconsumable. Portions are on the smaller side too.

This is my favorite True Food location! I have been countless times and had nothing but amazing interactions with the staff. The food is consistently fire as well, I always order the grass fed burger and the chocolate flourless cake. 10/10. My compliments to Chef JJ.

This place is unbearably slow. Be prepared to wait more than an hour for food and 30 minutes for just WATER. The ambiance is fine but man eating out is just not worth it anymore bc service is slow damn near everywhere in San Diego.

service was great. I loved my grass fed burger! Love the atmosphere everyone was so friendly and attentive

The General manager was awful! She put two table together that were not the same size, allowing a large size gap, i asked if she could change it to a more even table and she got upset and after that the server took a long time to serve our table , the food was overcooked, the waiter seemed uncomfortable when serving us. Maybe the manager told him to be cold. My sister is a vegan she likes it there. We will not be eating there again.

Long overdue review. We dined 2 months ago after I finished my LSAT. Hayley's service was amazing. She was very energetic and sweet. Most importantly, she was on top of marking tables so we didn't have to flag anyone down for things we need. Food was okay. The pesto pasta was outstanding. Other than that, the rest was good but I probably won't order them again. A very nice casual spot with airy and spacious interior. I don't know if I would return personally because the food is not my cup of tea but I appreciate the wonderful experience provided by our server.

True Food Kitchen is a a new American restaurant with lots of great vegetarian and vegan options. Although located among a series of dining options for shoppers at the Fashion Valley mall, True Food Kitchen stands out. It has a breezy, outdoor seating area that provides a calm, SoCal centric atmosphere to enjoy a great meal. The staff was incredibly kind and even for a Sunday brunch, it did not seem overly crowded. We started with the blueberry lemon muffins as an appetizer. They were delicious and a must order if you come here, 9/10. We each got the pomegranate spritzer for a drink and it was a delicious, 8/10. The Southwest Tofu Scramble was pretty good, but nothing too out of the ordinary, 6/10. Lastly, we got their vegan cookie and ice cream dessert and it was delicious, 8/10. I highly recommend saving room for dessert and ordering this if you get a chance. The restaurant is spacious and we did not wait long for our meal. Overall, I would recommend True Food Kitchen to anyone in the Fashion Valley Mall for a quality meal. We'll hopefully be back!

Wow, how bad can it get? Had a 7:00 pm reservation, seated at 7:15. Drinks delivered at 7:35. Server apologized before we ordered, saying ticket times were 30-60 minutes. She was actually the only good thing about the experience, and she was obviously frustrated. Not sure her name (had a bunch of nose piercings), but she was great. We had a gnat in our salad app, and then one side of a chicken sandwich didn't have any chicken. Fries were burnt and hard. We were celebrating an anniversary but there was no mention of that. Doubt we'll be back for a while.

True Food Kitchen had deliciously fresh food in an open airy space (a wonderfully refreshing venue for a mall location) with service that did not disappoint! We visited on Black Friday and the mall was mobbed but quality and service at True Food remained en pointe! Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl Wild Caught Tuna Poke Bowl Grass Fed Burger Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Peach Lemonade TFK Wellness Shot All our hand crafted dishes were beautifully presented and were absolutely delicious. The Wild Caught Tuna Poke Bowl was an amazing presentation of flavors, a fantastic stand out, also noting that the portions of Tuna could be ordered in different sizes! Highly recommended!

I usually do not post negative reviews - but this review is a public service announcement. and with going out to eat being so expensive, it's good to know what you'll be in for. Sadly True Food Kitchen is struggling, no longer the amazing place to get a quality healthy choice. All our meals were awful, the salmon was shoes leather and seemed to have be pre-cooked, the 'air-fried' choices were tasteless and again looked pre-done and when we told the server, she looked like she was going to cry, the manager was frazzled and half the lights were turned off, like to signal to people passing by - do not come in. No joke, dinner at a senior living home would have been better, cause that what our meals looked and tasted like. On the other hand North Italia was packed - True Foods looked closed, that should have been our tip off - plus my partner had an upset stomach for 2 days, no fun.

Very poor service Waited over hour for my food Hostess was very rude Short staff But food was good

I want to start off by saying I am such a fan of True Food Kitchen, I found this place back home in the lovely Bay Area many years ago, and have always been able to rely on it. However, since moving down here, I've tried to give this one MANY chances but somehow it always seems to disappoint. The QUALITY of the food is NOT IT. Whether you order the tuna plate, chicken, edamame dumplings (so grainy), or even the Korean noodle bowl. There's ALWAYS something undercooked. It's such a nice place inside, visually appealing & large. The times I've been it's pretty empty I'd say 30% full at most, but somehow the food ALWAYS tastes rushed... I'm unsure of what they're doing in the back kitchen, but other TFK's the dumplings have this wonderful soft texture inside and here, it's the grainiest harshest dumpling I've ever had. The service is always rough too, I've complained twice to a manager while dining for an issue, one double payment & another being completely forgotten lol. If you look at my profile I rarely post bad reviews, however I just feel like it has come to a point where I can't even take it up with a manager. One instance the manager requested I mention his name upon another visit and he will take care of me (this was for a double bill charge) I did and he looked at me like a deer in the headlights. lol I'm genuinely convinced this is a starter restaurant & this is where the staff (including the chefs) come to train.... I'm so sorry but this place is HORRIBLE. Save your money because it's overpriced as well.

Tried due to recommendation of a friend. Food was amazing, tasted so fresh and delicious. Went on a busy Saturday night, did a reservation so I'd recommend to do so as we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. Parking can be difficult since it's in Fashion Valley Mall and it gets packed. Vibe was simple, classy and clean. The service was good though it did take awhile for things to come out and one item ended up being forgotten but was quickly fixed. The crime of passion cocktail was strong and tasty. Butternut squash pizza was surprisingly good, not too sweet. My chinese chicken salad was satisfying, creamy from the avocado with a hint of spice from the sauce. The poke bowl was very fresh and better than the shops that sell poke. The flourless chocolate cake was moist and delicious, very dark (68% cacao if I recall) so the ice cream on top complimented it well. Loved this place!

My husband and I stopped by on Saturday for lunch. We were seated immediately at the outdoor counter. We received waters and got our orders submitted right away. And then, after my espresso martini was delivered, we proceeded to wait. And wait. And wait. Customers around us who arrived after received their food, some finishing up and paying. Our server never came by to check in with us. I asked another server to please check. The manager came later to apologize and say that my (one) pancake was being cooked. Another wait. My husband's tofu dish (too small for the price) and my one pancake finally arrived. My pancake had cooled off too much. The manager proceeded to get me another one, which came out in a more timely manner. Our order was simple and small; it was a disappointing experience. Thankfully the martini was excellent (and so was the company).

Located near the Cheesecake Factory. The parking garage and lots nearby get full quickly. They have lots of seating inside and out. Service was bad. I ordered at the bar. It took more than 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge me and take my order and then about 20 minutes for my order to be ready. There were only 3 or 4 other parties seated at the bar (they had all already been served and had food). Staff were reluctant to take my order since I was ordering to go. I guess order online if you want something to go. When my order was ready and they brought the bag out it sat at the counter until I could get the bartender's attention to hand it over. The bag didn't have utensils or napkins and was taped shut so I couldn't even check before leaving. Frustrating. Tried: Buffalo chicken sandwich - the bread was too soft and doughy, needed to be toasted. Chicken was okay, had buffalo sauce on the outside. Salad was just ok, had nothing but lettuce/dressing. Awful experience.

"Came in today after a day of shopping, and the staff here was amazing! Our server, Grant, was wonderful--very informative about the menu. The host, Dylan, was fantastic, bringing great energy and being very personable. The food runner, Kaden, made great conversation with us and gave us a good laugh. Overall, an excellent experience!"

When I visited here a girl named Kaden brought me my food and her energy lit up the room. Myself and my friend had a great little talk with her. Dylan was a great host, he had a bunch of customers and handled it well and with a swagger. He also recommended a delicious pizza . The bartender Grant that took care of us was a soft spoken guy and helped us order all the right things.

Hazel took amazing care of us! The ancient grains bowl is my favorite! This is one of my go to San Diego restaurants.

The food here is always delicious and made fresh. The restaurant has a bright and airy atmosphere, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. The menu boasts a wide variety of healthy and delicious options, making it easy to find something to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Pizza had such great flavor, especially with an egg on top, which was perfect for lunch. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food. I highly recommend True Food Kitchen to anyone looking for a healthy and satisfying meal.

I have been wanting to try this place for years! The location is spacious and is perfect for groups. They have a good kids menu that my kids enjoyed. The poke bowl I had was very tasty. I was looking forward to trying the crime of passion drink. Unfortunately, they were out of a couple of ingredients. I tried the indigo drink and that was a delight. Our server was friendly and attentive. Definitely would like to come back in the future.

The salad was very bad. No flavor and poor quality. Services are not good as well. 20 dollars salad equals 4 dollars super market value.

Good service and healthy food. A tad pricey, but it's still my go to for when running errands at Fashion Valley. Thanks for providing truly healthy options!

I've been eating at True Food for years, at other locations, this was my first time here and sad to say, my last. The worst experience we've had. Came around 2:30, to beat the lunch crowd, but it didn't matter, it took our waitress FOREVER to meet us, forever to bring water, and then the food took FOREVER! And then the food came.. We ordered edamame dumplings, and was so disappointed with the portion and the presentation, and lacking in flavor. We ordered the chips and guacamole. The guac was good, but the chips were the worst chips I have ever been served. They we hard and stale and inedible. We asked for veggies so we could eat the guac. We ordered the cauliflower which didn't come until after our meals, and the portion side was so small. All the portion sizes are small. Nothing was delicious today, and everything was a disappointment. We will not be back.

The shiitake pickled mushrooms were delicious and the guacamole I could've eaten 5 gallon drum of that

This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. There's more outdoor seating than indoors and there's a ton of seating and variety of tables and some tables that are half couch and half chairs. The outdoors is completely covered with a patio and each table also has an umbrella. Definitely go here if you're meeting up with a friend at the mall or something because there's lots of nice seating and the food is decent. The food is relatively overpriced, which I don't mind if the food actually tasted good, but it's a very simple menu, and there's honestly nothing on the menu that is unique. As for the grass-fed steak, it wasn't even cooked to a temperature, it was just a thin steak cut up and sprinkled on the salad, not really worth the additional $8. The Korean noodle bowl was relatively small as well. The service kind of left something to be wanting, I know it was a Saturday evening but it was tough to find our server and everyone seemed very busy even though the restaurant wasn't full. I think maybe they must have been short staffed that day.

Walk across to the cheesecake factory for better service. We came to this center to go to Apple and got hungry so we cane here. My husband waited to get us a table and they didnt check in with him or say anything. They just were taking to themselves at the stand and the manager walked around acting like he knew what was going on and he didn't have a clue because cause he was so into himself . They weren't even that busy

If you're looking for healthy, this is the place. Plus it all tastes great. For a cold night try the lemon ginger tea, they add a little extra fresh lemon juice that puts it over the top

Our family had an evening in their private room. It was so well put together and our family from our of town was very impressed.

This was such a great spot in Fashion Valley. We had great food and service. Our server was super attentive and provided great feedback about the menu items. We sat outside, which was great for my little one. She enjoyed the fireplace and the open space to run around.

Had a great trip back to True Food for lunch today! Very busy but we waited no more than 10 mins for a table. Great vibe in the restaurant today, so so busy! The host and the server, Malia, were very nice and accommodating. Even though it was busy we had a our meals within 15 minutes of ordering and the Chef remembered me from last time we were there! Had us try to Squash pie which was amazing! Can't wait to order a few for Thanksgiving!

Ugh I really wish I didn't feel the need to leave this review but I do. I ate here about 3 years ago and it was great!! Drinks and food were all very wonderful. Unfortunately 3 years later, when I went there tonight it was soooo not good. Espresso martini was good, the server was sweet, but the food- I was so surprised with and I wish I could say it was in a good way, but it was not... at all. I wasn't overwhelmingly hungry so I opted for a side salad with the protein option of the steak! Sounded like a perfect meal on the smaller side but would have been plenty for me. And this is from ordering the same type of item from many restaurants, as I often go out to eat all over San Diego many, many times a month. UGH this was awful. The steak portion came out cold and looked like cat poop and had next to no flavor. It got stuck in my esophagus and thank god the water got it down eventually but it was so embarrassing. I could barely talk for 5 minutes trying to get it down. My friend ordered a main salad with steak added, but it didnt come out with the steak. She waited about 10 minutes for it, but I didn't ask her how hers was because the whole thing was pretty embarrassing. It was embarassing because my side salad came out in a tiny bowl (the steak did too) and the salad in the tiny bowl looked like a baby grabbed some lettuce out of a bag and put it in a play bowl . I'm not saying this to be mean or anything, but when both of my sides arrived in these tiny bowls, it looked like I ordered off of not the sides, not a kids menu, but a baby menu. I said it was fine and we both laughed, but my friend told the server that "wait she needs like, a salad or something this is not even that" or something along those lines, and again I was embarrassed. I wanted to take a photo but also was like ok, I don't want to add to that embarassing factor of "maybe I should have just ordered a full salad to avoid all of this." I'm glad I didn't though, I added a second side salad but it was full of the bitter purple leaves and a dressing with no taste unfortunately. The small side salad was $4. Whatever, I had two of them, but probably only ate half because of the bitter purple lettuce. So $8. The steak was $8. The salad at most I would have paid $2 for. The steak, I wouldn't have paid for I would have sent it right the f back, but max I would have also paid $2. It was just such a let down because of the previous experience I've had here. Also my friend was a frequent patron and I could tell she was a little embarrassed too. I asked for a to-go box because I was going to give the few crumbles of steak left to my pups, but forgot it. I'm kind of glad I did because I don't know if they would have been able to swallow it too well, just like I had that issue of it getting stuck in my throat. Anyway, again I don't like to leave any negative review unless I truly feel like I have to, and after this experience I TRULY had to. Maybe they had an off night, I'm not sure. I suggest maybe sticking to a main plate? Avoid the protein steak option at all costs. Order a main salad unless you want just 1/3 cup of mostly purple lettuce with little flavor I'm sorry true food! I just had a bad experience, but luckily I was in good company and there was at least a nice ambiance. Besides the child next to us also whose family let them listen to YouTube at full volume for the entire 1.5 hours we were there

Update: The general manager of the restaurant gave me a call for service recovery. A very nice gesture and I will be coming back to try the dish again. The GM stated that he will also taste the dish for better idea of what I described it as. I ordered the bolognese lasagna (turkey, ricotta, basil). I was very excited to eat this since I haven't had True Food in a long time and I support sustainability and in healthier food options. I was disappointed in my dish. My first bite was so salty, I only ate 1/3 of the dish. I couldn't finish it and started to experience a headache and dry mouth. I feel that the dish is definitely over a person's daily sodium intake. Restaurant was clean Welcomed by helpful staff My dish, meh...

The menu is seasonal so the items you see on Yelp aren't always available when you go to True Food Kitchen. The turkey burger is good and healthy. I wish they added more lettuce because the two thin pieces would fall out when we picked up the burger. I had the quinoa bowl with sweet potato and it tasted earthy. You would feel rejuvenated and healthy after eating here. The staff is also friendly. We had a few allergy questions and she answered them patiently. The chocolate flourless cake is the decadent desert that you should try. The cocoa crunchy bits add texture to their house made vanilla ice cream, which melts to the warm cake. The flavor is really rich so I recommend sharing it with someone.

Delicious food and friendly staff. Kid friendly, beautiful decor, clean. Directions on Apple Maps brought us to the wrong parking structure in Fashion Valley though.

Came here on a Saturday around dinnertime and we were seated right away without an RSVP, which was great. What I got: - The ultimate pot roast beef dip: braised Verde Farms organic 100% grass-fed beef, horseradish aioli, parmesan, au jus (taken from website) -- This was good, the roast beef was cooked well and seasoned nicely. The au jus was slightly too salty for my taste, but overall, I liked this! I got a side salad with it and it helped cut that saltiness by adding a little freshness to the sandwich. - Southwest bison sausage pizza: Force of Nature regenerative grass-fed bison sausage, charred scallion salsa verde, mozzarella, cotija, jalapeño, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg (taken from website) -- We got this pizza to share and it was really good! Flavored well and that egg on top added a little something extra! - Blueberry crumble sundae: Cosmic Bliss organic grass-fed ice cream, organic blueberry compote, marcona almond & date crumble VEG GF (taken from website) -- This was the perfect way to end our meal; it was not too sweet or filling either which was the vibe we were going for. Overall, my family and I all enjoyed our meal. The waitstaff was incredibly kind, attentive, and were really sweet to my toddler niece. It is a great spot to dine at if you are shopping in Fashion Valley and want a meal that is more on the lighter side so you're not walking around all bloated lol.