We just missed Tru Burger by minutes, and since we had recently been to Brenda's, timing (and a…read morelittle luck) led us to TENI. The menu felt very similar to Burma Superstar--but without the long lines or the hype. We ended up enjoying a lighter, abbreviated meal in a really cool setting, paired with excellent service. In a way, Tru Burger closing early worked out in our favor--we were pleasantly steered toward a healthier alternative. Would happily repeat. BB

This was my first time at a Bib gourmand and also trying Burmese food. I was very excited. The…read morerestaurant's atmosphere is so calming and welcoming and the waiters were so nice and attentive to us. My friend and I shared the Roti with Dip and the chicken wings as appetizers. The Roti Dip was OUT OF THIS WORLD (6/5). It exceeded my expectations. The Roti was very soft and crispy and the dip had an amazing coconut/herby taste. The waiter saw how much we loved the dip and brought us another one to use for our rice. Big shout out to her! The chicken wings were okay. Not that spicy for me (I have a high spice tolerance) but I expected them to be more savory. They were cooked very well though. I would give it a 3/5 Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with my main which was the crispy whole dried fish. I am a sucker for whole fish dishes so I was pretty excited and expectant for something spectacular. The fish itself was bland. It was very crispy and cooked well but not really seasoned. I had thought the sauce they serve with it was intended to impart flavor on the fish, but the sauce was just very tangy and not flavorful. I did finish the fish though but it's not something I would get again. Overall a 2.5/5. Their coconut rice was good though I was expecting more of a coconut flavor with it. I would rate that a 4/5. It was cooked very well. I think this is a really nice place though, perhaps I just did not order the right or more popular dishes. I'll be coming back for the ROTI WITH DIP (It was that good) and to try the other items in their menu.

Tasting Menu are for anniversaries. Arrived here on a Saturday evening. Initially just a few…read morepatrons sat in this cozy interior. But as the night grew later, the room filled each table with diners that the single host, runner, waiter did an excellent job attending to. The vinaigrette with the shaken beef was memorable. The thick slice on the hamachi, while still totally tender like butter was incredible. The bread pudding did not travel well, and separated like an over cooked cobbler, but the chocolate yuzu cake was a hit for breakfast the next morning. Next time I guess I must try the Saucy wings and the short ribs. But it was a generous portion for the Chef's Tasting Menu, and I'd highly recommend exploring the menu that way.

Food / Taste / Portions = B+ Service = A…read moreAmbience = A Solid dinner from start to finish with great value for the money. We'll be back!

truly one of my favorite brunch places in Oakland. the crispiness of the roti, the juiciness of the…read morechicken, and then the creaminess of the avocado creates harmony in every bite. let me stop gate-keeping and put you on to this halal Malaysian spot. grateful this is in Oakland.

This place is simple and delicious. It's a smaller and cute venue to be at. I recall being here…read morelike twice in the past year or so and it just gives me like a warm feeling, and I would come back here. It's very quiet and the ambience of the place adds to the charm. Also,, the roti is delicious. Highly recommended.

the bread pudding made us moan out load, we ordered takeout and it was still warm by the time we…read moreate it - the yellow curry is perfectly spicy, no notes!

I haven't had Thai food since my parents passed away and found this spot after another favorite…read morerestaurant nearby was taken over my new owners and a totally different menu but still wanted to find a nice waterfront place to meet up with a long time friend I haven't seen in 20 years. I missed photos of the main entrees enjoying our time and honestly not sure what we ordered as we paid with a kiosk and didn't get a printed receipt even thought I typed in my email.. so that's frustrating with technology. If you want a receipt have it printed before you leave. My friend had a spicy eggplant dish and I had a tofu dish with rice and no fish sauce. Wish I could be more descriptive but can't say without an itemized receipt.. doesn't matter though, was all amazing flavors for both my friend (who travels and has worldly palette, and my self with a broad pallet only within the US) Flavors were amazing and service was on par. I did have an issue at first with the first server saying Pad Thai could be done with tofu and no fish sauce so I was excited, but then the next server said it was already mixed and not able to accommodate, but did find me an alternative I found flavorful with veggies, though missed having the peanuts in my dish. I had Pad See You instead without meat or fish sauce. Service overall was wonderful, attentive and didn't have to wait for anything. They did close and allowed us to stay on the patio visiting long after. Would be happy to return again.. I didn't ask about validating my parking and then they closed, so that was a bummer but my bad.. do check when you arrive and see if they can validate to help with a hefty parking cost $20 for us but hung out longer than most..

This no-frills, colorful Thai eatery serves amazing food with amazing portions for an amazing…read moreprice! Our favorites included the Pad Thai Chai Ya, the OG southern style pad Thai with coconut, tamarin sauce shrimp paste , shrimp and crab meat. The spicy eggplant is so delicious it'll help you eat your veggies! Another standout is the Khao Soi, a crunchy noodle with heaps of steak. The food is hearty, the service is good and the location is perfect for an afternoon of grocery shopping at Berkeley Bowl after lunch. Secrets of Tiger gets 5 stars for SAFAV: + Service + Ambiance + Food + Alcohol + Value for Money

Secrets of Tiger, Emeryville, finally tried it after walking by it forever. Storefront looks small…read morebut its way bigger inside, kinda surprised me. Got the hangover noodles everyones talking about, spicy in a good way, real heat not just chili oil for show. Pad thai chai ya was the move tho, tamarind and crab giving it more depth than your average pad thai, fried soft shell crab on top looked as good as it tasted. Decor is vibrant, cute without trying too hard. Portions were generous, took half home. Service was attentive, staff seemed proud of what they put out which you can taste honestly. 5 stars, hidden gem in emeryville and i live two minutes away so thats saying something

We stumbled upon this Chinese noodle shop in Oakland around dinnertime. The restaurant is fairly…read moresmall and has a clean public restroom for patrons to use. We ordered two noodle soups, string beans, spicy cucumber, and a potato appetizer. The handmade noodles were delicious with great texture, and the string beans were flavorful and came in a good portion. Just a heads-up: payment is required upfront (cash or card). The biggest surprise was the robot that delivered our food! Not something I expected to see here. If you're looking for a casual and welcoming Chinese spot with handmade noodles in Oakland, this place is worth checking out.

Texture of home made noodle was perfect Soup is slow…read moresimmered home made bone broth- one of the best I have tasted The meat - beef shank pork rib was perfect in taste and tenderness Service was impeccable As a foodie, this was a 5/5 experience

This is the restaurant of choice for my wife's family gatherings, and she has a pretty big family,…read moreso we're here quite a bit. To be honest, Fusion used to be terrible, and I used to absolutely hate coming here. Food was slow in coming, what came out was often cold, the dining room was loud, and service was impersonal, at best. On one visit, half the menu was unavailable, requested silverware was crooked, and numerous glasses, bowls, and plates were chipped or damaged. On another visit, I saw multiple families sneak out of the restaurant, walk to McDonald's across the plaza, and smuggle food back in to tide them over until their orders came. After a while, I wasn't alone in meeting the decree of, "come to Fusion on Saturday," with a groan. However, when HL Peninsula opened in Castro Valley and established itself as a threat to Fusion's business, it served as a wake-up call. Food immediately got better (from "below-average" to "know what to order and you'll be fine"), the speed of service improved, and food temperature became consistent and proper. It's not QUITE a "different restaurant" feel, and there are still some negatives. It's still loud and service could still be better (there have been times where chicken wings have taken over an hour to come out, which is a "should not occur"). However, at least I don't dread coming here anymore.

Fusion Delight priced their dishes really high, and the service is below standard. Food took…read moreforever to come out, the tea was not hot, and they never came to ask if we needed anything. No water. No English. Brought out a beer and didn't know that it needed a cold glass. It was a huge place, packed on a Thursday night, with less than a handful of wait staff. One of the dishes we ordered was the marinated cucumber dish, which didn't have any chili oil in the picture but arrived drenched in it.

Amazing food, try the fried chicken bowl. I got a side of cabbage slaw and it was very delicious…read moreand refreshing.

I have decided that the temescal neighborhood is one of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. There…read moreare just so many delicious restaurants here! I have been super excited to try hawking bird, and it did not disappoint. We got the satay chicken salad, curry fried chicken rice bowl, pickles, and the calamansi soda. Satay chicken salad -- very fresh and flavorful. the grilled chicken was very well marinated, and had lots of flavor. It came with a vinaigrette and a yummy peanut dipping sauce on the side. We thought it could use a little more greens, as the portion felt somewhat small. Curry fried chicken bowl -- this was our favorite thing that we got! The curry was flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it over the chicken and rice. There was a healthy portion of fried chicken and rice, which we appreciated. The chicken itself was super crispy and yummy. All of the components went very well together, and we really loved this one! Pickles -- this was just okay to me. the pickled vegetables consisted of assorted veggies including green beans, peppers, and cabbage. The veggies had a slight sweetness to them, but also were spicy! Not my favorite, but still pretty good. Calamansi soda -- honorable mention because I love calamansi and was so excited to see that they had this as an option! If you are a calamansi lover, you definitely enjoy this. it was crisp, refreshing, and had an authentic calamansi flavor. I'd definitely get it again! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! We thought that the portions were the perfect size for sharing, which we loved. Next time, I'd definitely get the curry rice bowl again because it was so good! The decor was super cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are craving a chicken dish, we recommend you check this place out!