Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, Oakland

K J • August 17, 2013The Chow Mein and the hand made noodles with the Sesame paste were delicious! Eat Family Style! Big Portions

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

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.

Ro • November 30, 2016Despite the name: they have meat!! It's the only place I know to get meat + vegan dim sum with ease and peace of mind.

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

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

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.

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

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

Nathan J. • July 20, 2019Can’t really go wrong with much here. All noodle dishes are great. Great if you enjoy spice.

Evonne W. • July 23, 2012They have a pretty extensive menu from noodles to rice plates to desserts. Everything is good... but I am hoping to see more varieties in their dessert menu. Love that they are open till late!

Francine L. • July 2, 2011Congee is great. They have a breakfast special of bowl of congee, Chinese doughnut, and stir fry noodles for 4.75

joanne • September 22, 2013shao bing (biscuits) and tian jin crepes run out early (before noon). be advised that these are the only veggie options. they have dumplings all the time. pork leek are my favorite.

J L. • August 6, 2014My favorite place so far (in the Bay Area) to get wonton noodles. I get 水餃, and it's delicious, and the noodles are cooked to the exact firmness. A quick, cheap and reliable meal.

Glo • December 19, 2022Definitely tasty! Everything was so fresh, plump, and juicy. 🤤

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

Everyday • February 28, 2013Cheap boba, but good. Cash only.

P • May 5, 2019Unique housemade boba flavors! A fun addition to Oakland Chinatown.

Marlon E. • March 31, 2016Their baked pork buns are delicious. If you like them warm, stick them in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Angie C. • March 14, 2020#6 slow cooker broth noodle soup - spicy beef flank with thick egg noodle is amazing

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

Brian S. • May 23, 2023Pages and pages of Asian style desserts. We loved the coconut sticky rice and the egg puffs.

Hailey C. • August 31, 2013After living in Japan, I'm a big ol ramen snob. I loved the spicy miso ramen (be prepared, it's got some legit heat). The karaage and gyoza can be skipped.

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

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

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.

Flora L. • November 1, 2017Amazingly beautiful cakes and great drinks!

Mortiche W. • February 5, 2014Shu mai, Teocheow dumplings (w/ fried peanuts) & rice rolls were surprisingly good. Try the chilled poached chicken- very popular with the OG crowd & comes with a tasty ginger scallion dipping sauce.

Maddie Mae • March 1, 2015Stick to the fresh stuff; tofu papaya salad, grilled chicken summer rolls, etc. Lots of fresh mint!