The little hole in the wall serving the most delicious wonton soup! Light clear broth, natural umami flavor from the tiny shrimps and seaweed - and I like mine with extra seaweed. Perfectly cooked wontons with bouncy meat texture. It doesn't make me feel blah nor sleepy after eating like other wonton soups in the downtown area. The gentleman is always sweet and polite. Call to place order, normally ready in 5-10 minutes. Pickup and pay through a small window. Try your luck with finding a metered street parking or park in the Pacific Renaissance structure and walk across the street. read more

An’s Canteen - Wonton soup with extra seaweed - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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An's Canteen is a little window in the wall with 3 items on their menu: jianbing (extra $1 to add a sausage), soy milk, and wonton soup. The whole little spot is run by one man (who I assume is An LOL). I have been craving a jianbing since I tried one sooo many years ago, and I was so happy to get my hands on one! As he was preparing another order for a family, he noticed me waiting and apologized. I didn't mind since he's manning the whole place solo. After he completed the order for the family before me, I ordered the jianbing (a savory Chinese crepe), and he got to cooking it right after. What came out was a a savory, slightly sweet, crispy crepe! The crunch from the fried wonton crackers mixed with the flavors of the sauce and eggy outside was seriously addicting! My only wish is that there was a bit more sauce. But I still enjoyed it lots! read more

An’s Canteen - Menu 2/21/26 - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is a really unassuming little restaurant that has a very limited menu. They also have very limited hours, so I've always only passed by before they open or after they close. However, one random day, I managed to snag a spot at the window (no line!) and ordered one of the Jianbing (with hot dog) that they specialize in. The owner/chef really puts a lot of care into making each one - there's a lot of smoothing out the dough + egg to make sure it is super thin and crispy, and also adding green onions and sauce. The hot dog is really just a chunk of hot dog and does cost more - I don't think I'll opt for this in the future. It is a pretty simple and quick meal, although I think I'd have liked some more sauce on my Jianbing. Also not really sure that either of the sauces were as spicy as some of the other reviews alleged... Overall, it's a good, quick bite! Will be back to try some of their other offerings. read more

I decided to buy their jianbing (Chinese style crepe or pancake) while I was in Oakland Chinatown. I've passed by this place many times, but it was a while before I realized that they actually sell food since from a quick faraway glance it just looks like an office storefront if you don't look closely or if you don't happen to pass buy while they're open. The food was ready within 2 minutes and it is savory, but somewhat spicy (by my standards, as someone who can only handle a mild level of spiciness). Overall, it was pretty good good and I like the texture of the jianbing. I'd recommend it if you like eggs and green onions. read more

An’s Canteen - Jianbing crepe - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Casual spot in Oakland Chinatown for jianbing / Chinese crepe. I've walked past this place many times and never realized what it was. Unless you're looking closely at it, you won't realize they specialize in jianbing. The menu is super simple with 3 items: 1) jianbing, 2) fresh soy milk, and 3) wonton soup. I stopped by Saturday morning around 11:30 to grab a post-workout lunch and I was the only one there. I ordered the jianbing ($9.95), which comes with egg, crispy crackers, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. The basic jianbing is vegetarian, but you can also add a sausage for an extra $1 which is what I did. I also got a cup of hot soy milk for $3.75. I was surprised because all the reviews on Yelp mention youtiao / Chinese donut, but they switched from that to the crispy crackers. They also accept credit card now. Lots of reviews mention them accepting only cash or Venmo, but I was able to pay with my card. Because I was the only one there, I got my food pretty quickly. The whole operation is a takeout window, but there is a small bench which is where I sat and ate. Overall I thought the jianbing was pretty solid. There was enough flavor from the savory sauce, and I liked the crunch from the crispy crackers inside. My favorite ingredient inside was the crackers and the sausage. The soy milk was made fresh (I watched as he blended a new batch after I ordered) and tasted good as well. read more

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Be on the lookout when finding this spot - you might miss it! Needed grab a quick lunch on a Monday morning and decided on this place. After snagging parking right up front, I went up to the window. An's is a pull-up window with no indoor facility nor outdoor seating. A grab-and-go. I ordered a jian bing with sausage and fresh soy milk. Someone had a large order in front of us and the cashier politely told us it would be a 20 minute wait. Granted, the cashier was also the only guy working and cooking everything so the wait made sense. After strolling for 20 minutes, we returned and picked up the food on time. The soy milk was warm, unsweetened, and tasted as it should. Nothing crazy, but definitely completed the meal. The jianbing was delicious! Crispy and flavorful. Even though there is sauce added to the crepe, I wish there was some sort of dipping sauce (maybe preference?). Otherwise, I enjoyed it. A quick meal (when timed correctly) and a great small local shop to support! read more

An’s Canteen - Menu + Storefront - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Cute window tucked away in Oakland Chinatown. The menu is incredibly simple - there are only three items. Only one person staffing the booth. The soy milk comes hot, but was a bit bland and tasted watered down. The jian bing tasted right and scratched the itch for a craving. However I wish they could have given us more customization options. The only added item was the option for hot dog inside. The other toppings were a little skimpy. Service was incredibly slow - it took more than 20 minutes to make 2 jianbing. Overall, super excited to have A Canteen as an option, serving authentic jianbing and soymilk. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing. Mr. An's jinanbing and wonton soup are both superb, fresh, and well crafted. I love how this place is so simple and the chef /owner makes things with heart and care.. one at a time. In this fast-paced world, coming here is not only a delicious experience but a reminder of what is important in life. Can't wait for my next visit! Nice portions and high quality ingredients. read more

The owner who happens to be the chef is kind, friendly and helpful. It's a quick stop to fill you up and nourish with comfort food and healthy fresh warm soy milk (no preservatives). The food (won ton soup and savory jian bing crepes) are freshly made as you ordered, delicious, and filling! You can also add sausage to your liking as an option. I appreciate how there's a cute little bench in front of the shop so you can enjoy your meal outside while people watching. If you're in the area and/or visiting Chinatown Oakland, I would definitely come here again and recommend this to friends! read more

An’s Canteen - Jian bing crepes, wonton soup and warm soy milk - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I am so grateful I can get this made to order here in Oakland. The wafts are too strong to resist and I'm sure the single staffed man knew I was trying to stick my head in the window to get more sniffs! These could take some time to make, but are fresh and crispy and delicious. It is just a street window, but it is perfect hand held street food. Highly recommend. read more

An’s Canteen - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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A tiny shop that sells Authentic jianbing crepe! Jianbing is a breakfast/quick bite item in northern part of China. The outer layer is crispy mung bean paste mixed with egg, cilantro and green onions and the inner layer is crispy crackers and in between some mild spicy sauce. I only know two places in the Bay Area that sell jianbing: one in Potrero Hills and the other in Oakland. It truly brought back fun foodie memories of China! read more

An’s Canteen - Jianbing a/k/a Chinese crepe - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Jianbing is damn good at this place. Food was ready quick. The only thing that I would say is you get the extra get sausage, it's actually a hot dog. Doesn't takeaway from the delicious crepe but though it was a bit misleading to call it a sausage. read more

I really wanted to love Tian Jin, with their "street food" aesthetic and no-frills Chinese breakfast energy. Let me tell you why they fell short. The wait. I know good things take time, but sheesh we waited 30mins for our TWO jian bings. We didn't get anything else. Luckily there's a tiny table and a few seats on the street so you can sit while you wait, but there's no indoor seating since it's just a window shop--buy it at the window then walk away. Also their jian bings were so...dry! Let's talk about why I would come back again. Holy heck, the ingredients were fresh and the portions were huge. The menu is kind of confusing, but basically if yo look under "Jian Bing Crepes" aka their namesake, you have the choice of what goes in your jian bings: we each ordered the #1, 1 dough stick and 1 sausage, thinking we'd just get one crepe. Nope, you get TWO delicious goodies. The crepes are made with sesame, basil, egg and flour as far as we could taste. THE BASIL is heavenly, gives it the perf light flavor. The dough is fried perfectly without being oily, and the sausage is just your typical meh hot dog/frank-style sausage (can you tell I'm not a sausage kinda gal). You know what was missing? SAUCE. There was no sauce, so our mouths were hella dry. Happy with the combo of flavors, but too dry. Good thing we got boba at Golden Tea Shop (also a favorite, check them out). I do love that you can pay via venmo, and it goes directly to the owner. And they have other items on the menu from tea eggs to soy milk, which seem to be the popular items. But $1.25 for an egg was kind of not my kinda thing. In all, I'm glad I finally got a taste of the famous Tian Jing. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if I was in Chinatown and looking for a snack without the dine-in part, Tian Jin would be on my list. read more

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It's just a window, but it's a magical window of soup heaven. No indoor seating. There's a bench outside. Everything i got was only to-go. I'm obsessed. It's the best won ton soup i've had in the bay area. The broth is so delicate and clear. The won tons so flavorful and petite, but they give you a lot of them. A few Delicate greens and some green onion swirled in...It's just a dreamy bowl of goodness. It better be good cuz it's 1 of only 2 food items on their menu. They have these delicious savory crepes as well that you can get with omlette and have the option of adding sausage , all folded into this crepe. They have a big espresso machine, but i haven't tried the coffee. I did try a cup of delicious homemade soy milk that had a subtle delicate flavor. It was lovely. I wanted so badly to keep this soup place a secret. I ate there over 2 months ago... But i keep trying to go there, but they are only open 9:30- 3pm. Im hoping that if more people go there they will need to stay open longer hours and I can get soup soup and more soup ! BEST WON TON SOUP in the bay area. read more

Introduced to this place by a friend. It's a little square pickup window on an easygoing street in Chinatown with one guy taking the orders and making the jianbing crepes in the back. He had a microphone and speaker set up so even when noisy cars passed by behind us, we could hear his questions. Service is always really friendly and quick, and I appreciate the simplicity of a three item menu where every item available is delicious. My friend says they used to have a fourth item (tea eggs), but I haven't seen them available since I started stopping by so it's possible they discontinued those. When I first went, they were cash and Venmo only, but they've since gotten a card reader as well. I haven't tried the wonton soup, but their soy milk and jianbing crepes are always a great start to a busy morning. read more

Great to see jianbing guozi available in a "street food" style format. I really do like how it's like a little kiosk you order out of. Really brings back memories of having it back in China. The staff was very friendly, and appreciate the service. Although it was solid, it was nothing too stand out. Price was a bit much at over $10 with tax for what it was, and parking is a bit tricky in the area. read more

One of my FAVORITE place in the east bay. Every time I go it's the same consistent quality and deliciousness. It has everything I look for in a breakfast because I'm a savory gal. I recommend just getting everything on the menu and sharing with friends. The crepe is a must though!! It's thin and flaky, with the savory egg/sauce/pickles and the crispy youtiao (Chinese donut), you get ALL the textures. The tea eggs are great and if it's a chilly morning, I recommend getting a hot soy milk! It's not sweet, so just be aware! They only have two little tables with chairs so most people just pick up to go. The lady behind the window is always kind and they're always quick. So perfect for a quick breakfast or if you want to sit and chat with friends, you can do that too! read more

An’s Canteen - Tea egg, hot soymilk, savory Tianjin crepe - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I would recommend this place if you like authentic Tanjin pancakes. It's quite different from the northern China style. Service is really good. The owner is really friendly and helpful. This is more like a hole in the wall kind of place. They serve to go food only, really limited selection of food too. But when we are waiting in line, we heard other customers saying that they drove from far away to get this pancakes. read more

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Tian Jin Dumplings is a hole-in-the-wall shop in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood that specializes in a few select items, namely their wonton soup, crepes, tea eggs, and soy milk. For the purpose of this review, I will focus on their Savory Tianjin Crepe ($7.85). A tianjin crepe (also known as jianbing) contains eggs, scallions, Chinese crullers (also known as youtiao or Chinese donuts!), and a spicy chili sauce (you can choose not to include it, but it's recommended!) What stood out to me first was how steamy the crepes were. The owners told me it was going to be fresh and hot, and they were not kidding! Had to double bag it and everything. The next thing I noticed was how huge the portion size was. You get two crepes, each crepe containing two crullers. Crullers are generally filling on their own. Combine them with the typical macros of the eggs and you might look to save some crepe bites for the trip home. Then, we come to the actual taste. Indeed, these crepes make for a great afternoon meal! The eggs and cullers together get you tender, airy bites. Very savory as the name suggests! I especially enjoyed the spicy sauce filling. It has this ambrosial bean paste profile that subtly hits you on the backend, a wonderful complement to the main ingredients. Don't worry if you're not a fan of spicy food! The spicy sauce is more mellow and savory than it is scorching hot. What could bring the score up for me is if the cruller had more character to it! It did not have the crispy texture I know it can have. It was far too chewy even on first bite. Because the eggs are already soft, it may dull the texture to have the fried ingredient also soft. I've had jianbing before in the mainland, and in spite of its countless variations, its mainstay is in fact the crispiness. Perhaps that's how the owners intended their crepes to taste, in which case I will leave my take for others to read. Each order takes 4-6 minutes to complete. Be mindful of the parking situation in Chinatown; I simply parked at a nearby parking garage. No line on a Sunday afternoon. Wholesome staff! Next time I come back to Tian Jin Dumplings, I will pair their crepes with their soy milk! Or I could look into getting their wonton soup. Regardless, it was a nice experience and I can see myself coming back here if I'm in the area. read more

An’s Canteen - Tianjin Crepe - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a to-go style restaurant. It has an order window to order and grab food. The wait was about 10-15 minutes with no line. We had ordered the Tian Jin Crepe with sausage, chicken bun bao and hot/cold soy milk. I was pretty disappointed in the crepe, it was super soft and the Chinese donut was cold and not crispy at all. The crepe itself didn't have a lot of flavor or sauce. We had also gotten the hot/cold soy milk. We asked to get them both sweetened but was not sweet at all. We get fresh soy milk all the time but the hot soy milk tasted like hot pasta water. The best thing was definitely the chicken bun bao. They were perfectly sweet and savory. I would definitely come back just to get the bun bao's! read more

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Jian bing - it was HUGE and it came with a crispy layer of egg wrapping a sausage and youtiao (Chinese donut). The youtiao was thick and not oily. And the szechuan sauce gave a nice flavor to it, not too numbing nor spicy. I wish there was more sauce on it tho. Tea egg - hard boiled egg, very cooked that I could see the green ring around the yolk. The flavor itself wasn't as earthy, but glad it wasn't too salty. Jian bing is made to order so it will take a while for it to be ready. Their menu is limited. Other than jian bing, they only offer tea eggs, wonton soup, and soy milk. It is also located in Oakland Chinatown, there are two street parking spaces in front of the store. Basically there is only a small window opening where you will order from. Although there are a couple of chairs outside that window to sit down and wait, there is no table available to dine in. read more

An’s Canteen - Jian bing with youtiao and sausage - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious crepe! Made on the spot so it's hot and crispy. Walked around the corner to have boba with it and it was heaven.

Always loved this place and still do. Will miss the old owners and their generosity but LOVE how the new owners make the crepes even bigger than before (for the same price)! The sauce is lighter and lacks the onions they used to have in the recipe. They added a few things to the menu like the option to have a sausage crepe as well as banana and peach flavored soy milk. The only thing I would change is the wait time, which went from typically 5 minutes to about 15, which doesn't deter me from coming back but is definitely something to account for. Will definitely be returning for more! read more

Really glad I found this place! I only tried the jianbing but it's pretty solid. Def not the best I've had by any means but the flavors pretty good. It also tastes really clean and there was a good balance between all the different ingredients. There wasn't any line and I waited around 10 minutes for my order. This spot is pretty small and is togo only. read more

An’s Canteen - Jianbing - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I love the plain Tianjin-style jian bing- crispy on the inside. I wished that I could go more often but alas I live in Walnut Creek.

*****Customer Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic***** Jianbing guozi is a savory crepe consists of eggs, youtiao (Chinese donut), and pickled mustard greens. Its history can be traced all the way back to the Three Kingdoms period, when military cooks were ordered to make wheat flour crepes on shields over a flame for hungry soldiers. Nearly two millenniums later, it has evolved into a popular breakfast item that is enjoyed throughout China, especially in Tianjin and its neighboring areas. Tian Jin Dumplings is the only place I know of in the East Bay that serves this delicious snack. I came here to get one in the morning of 12/15/2020. When I walked up, the lady boss greeted me. She was very polite and friendly. I didn't notice any COVID-19 related safety measures. It didn't really matter since they are a takeout only shop. I ordered a jianbing guozi ($6.75, they call it "Savory Tianjin Crepe"). Her husband (I presumed) went to work immediately. The preparation and taste were very authentic. The soft egg crepe, crispy youtiao, and crunchy pickled mustard greens provided nice textural contrast. I loved the chili paste they used. It was spicy but not overbearing. If I had to pick on one thing, it would be that the youtiao was not as airy as I would like. Next time you are in Oakland Chinatown, give this place a try! It's a taste of China that you can't find in ordinary Chinese restaurants. 4 solid stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Cash and Venmo only. - Takeout only. read more

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Where's the dumpling? And where's the storefront? And where are the people? Pivot to a takeout storefront a few doors away from the original dumpling location due to the pandemic. Little shops need to do whatever necessary to stay afloat, thus open a takeout place with a very limited menu - four items available near 3:30pm closing on a Wednesday. Note: Most of Oakland Chinatown closes early due to the predatory violence happening in the community. We were cautious as Franklin Street is a one-way thoroughfare with a pedestrian stoplight right in front of the takeout place. Cars stop right in front and you just can't help to be watchful for quick snatch and go's.... sad to say this but shitake mushroom happens. The limited menu for the day - - Tianjin Egg Crepe (Chinese Doughnut - Churro "Youtiao" wrapped in an egg pickled-veggie crepe) - a bit dense on the doughnut, need for a sauce like Hoisin or Sweet Hot Sauce - Tea Eggs - flavorful, inexpensive and nutritious - Tianjin Won Ton - we did not order - Warm Unflavored Soymilk - sugar packets available Note: Eat the crepe while it's hot. Dumplings available early? read more

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Yummy jianbing (added sausage), iced soy milk (didn't need the sugar), and tea eggs. I called to order beforehand so it was ready to pick up read more

An’s Canteen - jianbing - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I used to love this place but I'm sad to see that their service is going downhill after the ownership change. I came for some soy milk and waited for 30+ minutes when there were only 3 customers in front of me. When I got to the front of the line, one of the two owners told me to wait while the other one walked up and just stared at me without telling me I could start ordering until I asked if I could order. (I guess that explains the wait) I got 2 orders of the soy milk, and one of the owners didn't even know how much to charge me and had to ask the other person. I'd say get your customer service and price list down before opening for business. The wait is just ridiculous. Soy milk was aight read more

An’s Canteen - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Tian Jin Dumplings has been on my to-try list for a while now since I love Chinese crepes. With all the commotions that have been going on around Oakland Chinatown, thought I should come support local businesses in the area. They have a small menu, so I decided to get one of each item to try (except for the tea eggs). Perfect amount of food to share among two people! - Tian Jin crepes: youtiao (Chinese donut) wrapped in fried egg. They asked if I wanted it spicy and I said mild (wasn't spicy at all, should have gotten it full spicy). I thoroughly enjoyed this but wished it was a bit more flavorful (maybe more sauce drizzled on top or to dip in). - soy milk: hot homemade soy milk! It came unsweetened but they do provide sugar packets for you to sweeten it up to your liking. - dumpling soup: the soup itself was bland but the dumplings were very flavorful! Perfect for when you just want a light meal. Overall, a great place to stop by if you're looking for something not too heavy for breakfast or lunch. Cash/Venmo only. Metered parking. read more

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This past weekend, I was hanging out in Chinatown and my usual dim sum take-out place -- Taoyuan Pastry, was closed due to renovations. Dissappointed, I quickly hopped on Yelp and started looking around for alternatives. When I saw Tian Jin Dumplings, I immediately stopped scrolling. After having jian bing in San Francisco at Tai Chi Jianbing years ago, I've been on the hunt for good jian bing in the Bay Area. It's one of my favorite foods in the world: every time I'm in Taiwan, that's one of the first breakfast items I order. The jian bing at Tian Jin was such a satisfying meal. It's crunchy, it's spicy (if you want it to be), it's light, it's portable, and it's relatively inexpensive. The only thing missing that would make the jian bing perfect would the the option to add pork floss. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood, and be sure to grab a cup of the soy milk with your meal. Walk slowly or you're sure to miss the small booth that Tian Jin Dumpling resides in. read more

The food is amazing, just like the traditional Chinese egg crepe. They are freshly made so there will be some wait. Service is good. They also serve soy milk. The price is relatively high but I feel it worths the taste. read more

An’s Canteen - Crepe - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very authentic and delicious Chinese crepe - my go-to place whenever I crave for this specialty street food. It brings back childhood memoies. read more

Nice little spot on the edge of Chinatown, you order from the street and get your order from a window. Love how it's a place basically frozen in time since 90s chinatown with a perfect sun-faded tiny menu w/ cheesy happy face I hope never goes away. Tianjin Crepe is the thing to order from here, it's piping hot when its fresh and it comes in a bag. Ours tasted good but on the short walk from here to Blue Bottle the steam made the chinese donut a little soggy. Next time we will get to it faster...the pickled vegetables also give it a unique flavor. Tea egg was OK, wouldn't get it again next time but it tasted fine. read more

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A Chinese crepe worth driving across the bridge for!! I LOVE the Tian Jin crepe here and believe it might be the best value for quantity and quality Chinese breakfast in the Bay Area. The crepe itself is thin eggy and floury, that has a porous texture perfect texture for hugging the hoisin and hot sauce that is slathered on it. The crepe is wrapped around 2 you tiao and some pickles which make for a perfect bite! Would recommend eating it right away (aka in your car) to prevent sogginess but hey sometimes you can't help it. It's also only ~$6!! Soy milk is also very tasty and fresh. If you are driving in, it's nice to call your order in ahead as there may be a line. There really isn't any parking in the area, but several curbs to idol while waiting. I live in SF and regularly drive over the Bay Bridge to come eat this for breakfast every few weekends - highly highly recommend! read more

An’s Canteen - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

A hole in the wall/booth on the edge of Chinatown. Simple menu and simple but tasty food. They are known for jianbing, which is what I got. Still need to try the wontons, tea eggs, and fresh soy milk. Seems to be owned and run by a very nice couple, who wore masks. Cash/Venmo. There are no dumplings on the menu read more

An’s Canteen - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I happened to walk by and saw the posted menu included jianbing crepe! Having lived in China when I was young and jianbing crepe a daily breakfast food, I had to try - and this did not disappoint! SO Amazingly delicious - anyone who is craving a hearty breakfast made right in front of you should stop by! Protein packed too. Very friendly business. 10/10. I was a bit skeptical at first when I walked by since Yelp only had one review but on Google there are 100s of reviews - awesome place! read more

Love it. Always good breakfast option for me. And their setup is so clean. Everything is visible.

We tried the wonton soup, hot soy milk, and tian jin crepe, and everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and nice and hot! The soup is wonderful, light, with ribboned eggs and seaweed in the broth, and the wontons are delicious. The soy milk is fresh and hot! And the tian jin was a large portion, filling, hot and delicious This spot is great for take out, because as of now there is no indoor dining. read more

Came here the other day and was glad that they're still open! Good spot for a quick jian bing and tea egg!