Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, Oakland

Amelia M. • July 12, 2020The pepperoni with honey drizzled was SO good!

Kaleigh K. • June 4, 2018The hand-pulled noodles are amazing. Dumplings as well.

Lee M. • October 31, 2011The cocktail buns are awesome. Sweet, creamy coconut filling, and super cheap. You'll probably want to get an extra one for later tonight.

Michelle . • March 18, 2017the grilled lemongrass pork is my favorite :). great salads, too.

Saliem • September 1, 2018Try one of their scented teas!

Nicole A. • August 30, 2014Taro milk tea with boba is delightful, with bits of fresh grated taro! Also the alishan tea krema, omg.

Ricky S. • March 12, 2012New vegetarian gem in Oakland. They are super nice, use fresh ingredients, and the restaurant itself is spotlessly clean. Check it out!

Derek E. • April 6, 2012Custard buns are some of the best in Oakland

Monica W. • September 16, 2010Won ton noodle soup is great. All the food is Hong Kong inspired...

Bob L. • January 7, 2012Great place to get your hot and spicy Taiwanese food fix. You can get everything from spicy tofu to hot pot to chicken wings in a bed of red chilis to fatty pork shoulder...love it!

Zack O. • July 22, 2011Amazing cocktail buns, best I've had in the states!!

Ying L. • December 25, 2015Great Cantonese style desert and cafe dishes. honey lemon tea, Taiwanese style ball boa tea, beef(the belly part) wide rice noodle soup are so authentic!

Derek E. • April 6, 2012Cocktail bun is the best in Oakland.

John W. • August 2, 2015Stop by for fresh dumplings, and a wider menu of frozen ones to take home, including seafood dumplings, for a rainy day or a big party. The tea eggs are an easy delicious add on.

John W. • January 14, 2020Come if you’re not feeling well: tell the server your symptoms & they’ll recommend a soup. Often it’s the herbal chicken =) which is tasty. Mostly Chinese menu + English. Get the combos—a great deal.

Raymond C. • March 3, 2019Their rice rolls are the best around. Soft and silky.

Erik L. • December 14, 2012Whenever I am in Oakland I always make a stop here. This is a great value place with good food. I would recomment the Beef Saday. Once you get seated you are served fast with fresh made food.

Ben R. • December 25, 2014Friendly staff. Many boba offerings!

J L. • August 6, 2014Great wonton noodle (it's all about the perfect firmness!), but a small bowl. No bike parking inside the plaza/complex.

Fion L. • December 25, 2018house made boba in lots of different flavors like black sesame & caramel!

Tom L. • November 29, 2016Always order special, the sole purpose you should come here for!!

Anna L. • April 30, 2017Hot taro sago was so good. Their menu reminds me of Hong Kong. Lots of different kinds of desserts!

Jackie L. • October 1, 2018Very easy to over order here! Don't be afraid to start off with a small selection of items.

Ariel K. • June 17, 2017I tried the matcha milk tea and it was so good (if u love matcha). Great prices too especially during happy hour

Heather S. • August 13, 2017Rolled ice cream was really good; I went with cookies and cream but it looked like you could make your own combos.

Angelica D. • September 6, 2015My absolute fave place in Oakland for dimsum bites to go. The steamed seafood dumplings, sesame balls, and coconut butter cocktail buns FTW

Kyle P. • April 4, 2013Tonkatsu with mayu! Delicious! Also the peach soju if you want drinks.

_ • November 13, 2015Replaced Legendary Palace. Way better food after the first month where they struggles to cook food properly and wait tables. Delicious runny egg yolk pineapple buns!

George D. • October 30, 2013Don't let the downtime deceive you. This place is one of a few places that will donate night Vietnamese delivery. The food is good and the wait staff is attentive. They could use some music though.