Kava Bar

Kava Bar san Bruno taste of Fiji islands good Kava mix owner rakesh kumar friendly service very clean bar good customer service love to go there way to go
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Kava Bar san Bruno taste of Fiji islands good Kava mix owner rakesh kumar friendly service very clean bar good customer service love to go there way to go thanks again.

This is as good as it gets. I have never experienced a kava bar before but it was a gret first time experience. The owner provided a description of everything and how it works, what the root does benefits and such. It was a nice cozy place. The owner was kind and friendly. I will bring my friends and will be most definitely be coming here!

This was my first time trying Kava tea and the owner and the patrons were very kind and patient to explain to us what it is and what it does. What a cultural experience!
I am used to drink Ginseng tea so it wasn’t too surprising to taste the bitterness but my friend and the partner thought it was too bitter for them.
On the other hand, I actually liked it since it tasted like some herbal medicinal tea and it gave me some calming effect. I don’t do drug so I can’t compared to drug taking experience but it helped me to relax. (But this does not last long time.) Yes, you might experience the numbness on your tongue for the first time but again, it does not last for long.
I also like this place because it seemed to serve as a gathering place for people who grew-​up with drinking Kava. I really appreciate them for taking us in even though we were the only Asian there.
Please also remember to be respectful when you go there. It might not be your cup of tea but please don’t make nasty face or rude comment about the drink if you happen to not like it.

Fijian owner serving Authentic Kava, this place is friendly, laid back, and a good place to say kavaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh.

I gotta say, AMAZING KAVA, the lights, too bright, some out door seating would be nice, the guys inside, large but very very nice, good crowd. Love the KAVA, just needs a more relaxed KAVA VIBE

I have been wanting to try this place, so I finally visited on a Thursday evening. There were a couple different groups of people hanging out and enjoying their kava, creating a friendly atmosphere. There was a pool table and television; décor could have been better, but it lent to an unintimidating environment in a place that could easily be filled with know-​it-​all, snooty types. The guy behind the counter was welcoming and eager to introduce us to kava. In the future, I would appreciate the employee giving customers an overall run down on the history and uses of kava, what to expect if it’s your first experience, and that driving is safe after drinking kava.

What a great place to pass time with friends drinking kava playing pool and all sports on tv. very friendly atmosphere.

We luv the KAVA BAR! Kumar is an attentive HOST & is always willing to accommodate our NEEDs. We often go with a Big Group mostly consisting of WOMEN. We luv the «LAID BACK» environment & setting like we’re back in the ISLANDs.
Definitely recommend this Kava Bar to devoted drinkers as well as beginners for their 1^st experience!
Enjoy & as always CHEEEEERs!

Wowzzaaaa! A kava bar along the peninsula? I’M IN!!!
What is kava? My iPhone’s dictionary says, «a sedative drink made in Polynesia from the crushed roots from the plant of the pepper family.» It’s basically a drink extracted from some root from the islands that islanders would drink to turn up (aka America’s alcohol). Are the side effects the same? No… But it’s a different kind of «intoxication» that’s a mellow, chill feeling. So if you want to sit back, relax and kick it with some homies, I’d highly recommend coming here!
The drink tastes a bit bitter but watered down… Be sure to mix well since the ‘pepper grinds’ sink to the bottom when you let the bowl/​cup sit there and that’s where all the magics from ;) you can expect to feel the effects right away after two cups or so. I would highly recommend buying some juice in the fridge next to the front of the store as chaser because the taste is pretty intense… A couple of my friends have told me that the taste tastes like some Chinese herb and I agree but this is slightly different.
There’s plenty of street parking if you don’t go at sun busy hours and a couple of public parking lots, but carpooling is always recommended… Especially if you drink too much you might want a designative driver because this stuff makes you zone out! I also read online that back in 2000 someone got a DUI in San Mateo for driving after drinking many cups of kava (you can google it)… Be careful everyone!!!
Apparently drinking too much kava is bad for your skin (said the owner, Rakesh Kumar)… So don’t get addicted!
–1 star because I’ve been to the other kava bar in Berkeley and I thought the drink was much stronger but taste was way worse, hahaha.
The picture of the bowl below was $ 10 (depending on strength it can vary less or more) which had about 10ish servings which is good or 3 – 4 people! But there’s an even bigger bowl for $ 14 that cane be shared amongst 5+ people that’s perfect for a party!
BTW: NOVEMBER 15, 2015 — this store is having a fundraiser with free food and whatever you purchase here some of the funds will go to charity. I forgot the name but if you’re around town, definitely go this day to support!!!

We came in around opening time. It was our first time trying kava. The owner came over and talked to us about it and even gave us a free tester. Super nice guy! We will definitely be back! The kava was a great natur-​E taste! We enjoyed it!

Out for something adventurous and new. Kava it is. The first time I heard of Kava was via a friend who went to a YEE for Kava. As she explained to me, it was a different and weird experience and I couldn’t agree more.
We just finished having sushi around the area and Kava Bar was in the area. Open until 1am, so why not. It’s a cozy place with a pool table in the middle and tables on the right. It wasn’t crowded, with only a table seated. My hunny and I were greeted by the owner. He was super nice and informative. We were pretty nervous as we heard some crazy things about it. But the owner reassured us and let us try a small bowl each for free. Owner is from Fuji and so are his Kava roots.
We sipped and sipped. Slowly our tongue and mouth became numb. Slightly feeling woozy, but all in the good ways. This was supposedly normal and overtime if you become pro, the numbness would succumb. Our prior expectations and assumptions were so wrong. Kava wasn’t really bad and it tasted like tea. The owner would tell us that he would get customers that drink this the whole day or even every day. Some positive side effects include a decrease in stress and anxiety. As we each only drank a small bowl, I can’t confirm of it, but something was definitely happening to me.
Place could seem like a great hangout or place to chill. It’s sorta like a hookah bar, except kava isn’t toxic for you. Not expensive either and can last you for hours. If you’ve never had Kava, try it. I imagine there’s plenty of locals that go in for a drink and leave.
This place opened up not too long ago and it’s the only one in the County. So why not change it up and instead of your afternoon coffee (they don’t open in the morning) go get a Kava bowl. 5 Stars for now because (1) I cannot compare it to anything else (2) Cool experience (3) Owner is great

In Fiji, kava (also called «grog» or «yaqona») is drunk at all times of day in both public and private settings. The consumption of the drink is a form of welcome and figures in important socio-​political events. Both genders drink kava.
Fiji — Futuna — Hawaii — Rotuma.
San Bruno Kava shop what a great place for Kava. AK

Neat place! Me and my friend wandered in out of curiousity and the (presumed) owner welcomed us, sat us down, and got right to work with preparing us a cup of kava just to try. We were slightly skeptical about the touted effects of the drink (deep relaxation and/​or euphoria) but after a our first round we were definitely feeling lighter and extremely relaxed. Apparently the drink can enhance one’s meditative state and we may or may not have made a spiritual musing or two over our second cup ;)
Definitely check this place out if you want a novel experience, an alternative to your traditional bar, and a natural method to reduce stress and anxiety after a lomg day (they stay open till midnight and i can see this being an excellent ‘nightcap’). We’ll definitely be back!

The owner with his humble roots sticks with the traditional creation of kava which is appreciated. As much as possible, he tries to create a traditional and close-​to-​home kava experience. If you are seeking a genuine kava experience in the bay, this is where to go.