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Hawker Fare
(Now Closed)Asian Restaurant$$$$
Central Oakland, Oakland
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Adrian PhillipsSeptember 22, 2016The green beans with bacon are a must have. As is the BBQ chicken. Skip the cocktails if you're not into sweeter drinks. Be sure to try the crunchy rice salad, it really is a tasty dish.
Shawn ByronFebruary 11, 2015...sweet and savory broth tremendously! And as with any trendy dish it's delish with a fried egg on top! Show up closer to 1 for a quieter experience. And kudos to the DJ I was dancin the whole...
Kait GaissMay 13, 2016For some reason the Valencia-outpost has a super low Yelp score compared to how much hype this place gets in Oakland. It's pan-Asian party food and the restaurant has the vibe to match.
Kris Vera-PhillipsAugust 10, 2013Try the Duck Rice Bowl - #kvpinmybelly: Succulent #duck meat over rice in #Oakland. Fried egg added a silky finish. Pickled vegetables gave it a nice hit of tang. LOVE!
Kristen LumApril 20, 2014Revised menu is a tasty improvement! Definitely get the pork belly and the pancake with scallops. Always end your meal with a cone...
Ask for the chef's choice. It's a secret dish off the menu that is a tweak of their dishes that Justin is eating himself at the moment.
David ValentinOctober 28, 2011Get the Pork belly. I keep meaning to try something else. Everytime I think I'll try something different the waitress comes by asks what I want and I say "I'll have the pork belly."
KysonNovember 22, 2015They have sticky rice. Get it. A lot of Thai restaurants don't cook it because it takes a long time to soak the rice and steam it fresh.
Hana NaSeptember 18, 2011Serious nom. Don't tell anyone. Their Kao Mun is their rice made with chicken fat and broth! Dessert: order the condensed milk ice cream cone :)
Brian StraussOctober 23, 2014Excellent pork belly and patched chicken lunches. Loved the peanut appetizer. Perfect beer pal.
Omg I could drink the hot sauce. And get the peanuts they're good on every damn thing. The chicken rice is only ok, but everything else is consistently outstanding.
Fantastic rice bowls! Can't go wrong with any of them, but I particularly love the poached chicken, pork belly and veggie curry.
Jason MathisFebruary 22, 2015The best fried chicken. Add a fried egg and you'll be eating like royalty! 😋
Doug KeenDecember 22, 2016Blistered green beans are crazy good. Also worth saving room for a Hawker sundae.- Jason JamesJuly 30, 2014Thai street food from Momofuku and Manresa chefs against an old school hip hop backdrop.
- Shawn ByronFebruary 11, 2015It's hard to disappoint with this dish anywhere, but the crew at Hawker Fare really deliver! A generous helping of pork belly leaves nothing to be desired and the fermented mustard greens offset ...
Jennifer PantagesSeptember 2, 2013Loved the tamarind and honey rum drink. Delicious! And great service.
Khanh-Dan Tran-kiemMarch 30, 2015You have to get the fried chicken with the spicy sauce, it's the bomb.- David ValentinNovember 8, 2011Michelin Star cuisine on a burger budget. Get the pork belly with the egg. Get everything with the egg.
Cristina S.August 26, 2014EVERYTHING. Beginners should start with the Kao Mun Gai. Or Gai Thot...get an egg on it.
Brian WrightsonDecember 30, 2012Lots of people talking about the pork belly, but the Gai Yang is better. Perfect chicken.
Lynn HuSeptember 12, 2013Rice bowls are delicious but the portion might not be big enough for some, so get it with some to-shares. Service is just ok tho.
- Shawn ByronFebruary 11, 2015Way through my lunch. From Living Legends to Edward Sharp this place is the jam!
Talk about falling off... This place WAS good. Then they went and messed with the menu.
This eclectic rice bowl restaurant was unexpectedly and totally brilliant
Pro-tip: Spoon on your right hand, fork on the left. Eat with spoon.
Jane WrightsonDecember 30, 2012Skip the congee unless you love bland porridge, but save room for the Hawker Sundae forreaaaaal.
Arthur ChangJanuary 6, 2012This place is always closed! Third time trying and it's randomly closed this week. Make sure to call before driving out here. Lame.
jiNovember 12, 2011Save your $: pork belly and short ribs were both tough and overpriced. Go to chinatown.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(510) 832-8896
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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