Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, Oakland

Samuel C. • September 8, 2011Best noodles in Oakland Chinatown. Try the handmade noodles for a buck or two more. Dumplings are very delicious too.

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.

Leen T. • July 4, 2014Battambang Noodles (similar to Pad Thai) and the Lemongrass Beef Kebabs! Yum!

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

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

Jay S. • September 14, 2016You can't go wrong with any of the crema drinks. Cash only.

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.

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.

Joseph L. • March 25, 2018Great late night food. Get the baked chicken/pork!

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

Pam S. • November 3, 2011The porridge and duck is awesome!

Andrew W. • September 14, 2014So cheap. Their shu mai and pan-fried dumplings are super!

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

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.

Wes Y. • February 10, 2012Great dumplings, good Cantonese food - and open till 2am :)

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

Angelica W. • April 22, 2016Their walnut cookies are great

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

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

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

Jeff H. • September 4, 2015Exploding peppers, and flaming chili oil can make anything wonderful.

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

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

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

Joey C. • October 15, 2014The tonkotsu broth is fantastic. Get it spicy with tonkatsu on the side!

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!

Michelle . • November 5, 2016claypot rice here is really good and cheap (锅巴). speak in chinese and they'll offer the house special soup, which is off-menu.