I have been going to Flower Lounge since I moved in the neighborhood and there is no replacement. I always get the same thing, the Mongolian Beef lunch special and I have never wanted for anything else. I have tried other dishes when my Mom gets them and they are always great, but let me say without doubt, they make the best Mongolian Beef I have ever tried, & Mongolian Beet is the dish I always order at different restaurants because I want to see if anyone else can even match Flower Lounge but none have, not even close, Flower Lounge food is better by a long way. I always get it with their Fried Rice and it always makes two meals for me so I'll get lunch and dinner. On top of this the staff is always above and beyond friendly. My mom hasn't been in that place for ages but the lady still asks how's she's doing. She found out I like the chili pepper oil and ever since she always makes sure to stuff a bunch in the box for me, I don't even have to mention it. On top of that she occasionally throws in free soup for myself and my mother, and I'm not even a weekly customer. The only negative thing to say about this place is probably that the restaurant itself looks a little beat up and dingy but honestly with everything else I could care less. Good food and good people, and good prices. I'm actually only writing this review because I want to get some of their food but they're not open for another few hours. They deserve all the best praise. 10/10 read more

=== Mei treats my elderly Dad like family === This review is long overdue. Breaking from my usual pro-con format because this restaurant is a stand-out. Mei and the other woman who works here treat my elderly dad (who has Alzheimer's and dementia) like family; whenever I visit him, he wants to come here for his "shrimp dinner" so like clockwork we come. Everything from rushing to open the door to help is in with my dad's wheelchair to talking with him in his native Cantonese, to serving him special soup that we didn't even ask for speaks volumes about how much they care for him. While we're there, we see them interacting with all the other customers who come in. They genuinely seem to enjoy their guests, and Mei always sends them off by saying, "See you soon. Tomorrow, right? I see you tomorrow?" The food is great also (shrimp in lobster sauce is my dad's single favorite dish -- great shrimp with thin slices of meltingly soft pork with onions, sweet red and green peppers in magic brown sauce) but Mei and her coworkers will win over your hearts. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. (One tip: bring a jacket -- it can get chilly in there!) read more

The incredibly kind staff at this restaurant, Mei and Lai, opened their restaurant for our 80-person high school auction last week. Not only was the food delicious and plentiful, but they were so generous, efficient, and incredibly easy to work with. This is a very special place and the food is SO good! 5 STARS! read more

The service was amazing. My first time I ordered takeout. I ordered pork fried rice which was kind of basic. I ordered the bok choy which was all stems and very tough, but what was actually amazing was the shrimp in lobster sauce. It was extremely delicious, but a small portion for the price. I would go back to try their Wor Wanton Soup. That looks amazing. read more

I ordered take out about an hour before closing on a Sun night. The lady that answered the phone and took my order was very nice. Upon entering the restaurant I was greeted warmly and was told that my order was coming shortly. The dish I ordered, Singapore style noodles was not over the top but solid and serving portion was large so overall my experience was positive. The only down side was that I noticed the inside of the restaurant was in need of some upgrading/cleaning. read more

2033 Macarthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94602 On a Sunday afternoon, I had a chance to try this restaurant for the first time. I was immediately greeted as I walked in, and directed to a table. The one lady seemed to be doing the order taking, table service and cashier. When she wasn't busy, she socialized with regular customers. The interior appears old and outdated. There's cozy booths along the wall, and larger tables for groups. Decor (3/5). I looked over the menu and ordered some favorite dishes: - Wor Won Ton Soup - Salt & Pepper Shrimp Service time was fair. It was a little busy for 3pm on a Sunday. Lots of takeout orders. Service Grade (5/5). - Wor Won Ton Soup, Grade (5/5), a bit pricey at $14.95, but the soup was loaded with at least 12 plump dumplings. Along with chopped cabbage, shrimp, beef, and chicken. I added a splash of soy sauce, and it was perfect. - Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Grade (3/5), Plump and fresh, but under seasoned. These shrimp are fried and served with the shell on. You have the option of peeling them, or eating them whole. I usually pull the head off, and eat it. They should be salty and a little spicy. These shrimp were not very salty. I had to dip them in red chili oil to bring the taste out. Maybe they just use a different recipe, but I won't order them again. (Price: $19.95). Overall, a nice experience. I gave the server a nice tip, and she gave me a handful of fortune cookies. If I'm in the area, I might return and try other dishes. read more

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This is an excellent spot for authentic Chinese cuisine, especially for family-style dinners. I've visited several times over the years and have consistently had positive experiences. The owner, May, provides attentive and friendly service anything we needed was handled promptly and thoughtfully. The round wedding-style table comfortably accommodates up to ten guests, making it ideal for group dining. Parking can be a bit challenging due to street parking, but I was able to find a spot across the street without much trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for quality food and reliable service. read more

Flower Lounge - Fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, xo sauce over dried spare rib, and beef with black pepper sauce. - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

We been going there since I was 12 yrs old the staff knows our order by heart. Food is amazing , it has good taste.

We don't come here often enough! The food is always delicious, and the staff are uniformly pleasant and cheerful. A Christmas Day favorite. read more

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I love the owner and the staff. Every time I go, I am happy with the food and the authenticity of the owner and her staff. I need to go more often - this is a special neighborhood place !! Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I've tried many things from salt and pepper fish, to shrimps, chicken chow-mein, crab, mixed veggies. All excellent, fresh and well made. Portions are generous. I always have leftovers for the next day. read more

Came in after the last Oakland As game. We were as emotional as we were famished!! Heard good things so we had high expectations. First impression was great. Good and happy greeting from hostess and the owner. She is very personable The combo fried rice and chow making very ver good. Mushu shrimp was really good!! Gotta try it! The salt and pepper pot chop came recommended by the owner and the flavor was the bomb. The meat was a bit chewy but good overall all. Lastly we had the Mongolian beef. All was above average and the service was enough to put it all over the top! Very nice and clean restaurant on MacArthur Blvd. definitely worth coming back again!! Also they have nice bathrooms! read more

Flower Lounge - Mushu shrimp!! Yes for shrimp!! - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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DELICIOUS plump shrimp with fresh green long beans (with a few "carrot snippets" added in) with steamed white rice. Generous portions and reasonably priced. Right in the neighborhood, too. I'll be back. read more

Food was good, however the pricing was way off their posted website pricing. I ordered about $45.00 in food and was charged almost $66.00. Didn't receive an itemized receipt. My advice is to ask for your total before hanging up the phone. Would have been 4.5 stars has the pricing been correct. read more

These were ok, more like red lobster fried prawns or the type you'd get at a fried fish spot, not the usual type Chinese restaurants serve. For $15.95 then tax skip them, the sweet and sour had an odd taste too. The lady was so sweet so didn't want to complain. I probably should have just ordered one item the rice, not the prawns, just being honest. read more

Flower Lounge - Fried prawns - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Good fried rice, better than average I've had in Coachella Valley. I'll go back when i'm in the area again.

I had been wanting to visit Flower Lounge for a while. I was incurably curious to try it after stumbling upon its yelp page and noting it was a 4.2 star establishment with a name akin to the legendary Hong Kong Flower Lounge (closed as of 12/2022) in Millbrae. The latter Lounge in it's 80s and 90s heyday was the epitome of Chinese fine dining in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, it had been on a long decline since it's peak in the glory days of yuppiedom and unsurprisingly shuttered. Could Flower Lounge mirror some of the panache of its Peninsula near-namesake? I had wanted to find out for a couple years but was thwarted by its pandemic closure of the dining room. (I knew a take home experience wouldn't do it justice.) I was happy to find out that they've re-opened recently for dine in. As I entered and looked around, a hint that it wasn't just catering to suburbanized "American" clientele were the written in Chinese-only specials pasted as flyers on the wall. I have no idea what they said or if they were any good since I'm an ABC (American Born Chinese) and wasn't able to read and order. So my Americanized eyeballs stuck to the standard English menu. I ended up choosing the Peking Style Spare Ribs, Salted Fish with Chicken and Bean Curd clay pot and, indulging in my irresistible ABC inclinations, the Tomato Beef Chow Mein. The Salted Fish with Chicken clay pot arrived first. It was still hot and percolating and remained bubbling for a full two minutes! After waiting for it to cool a bit, I took a taste. It was incredulously good. I hadn't expected this at all. The salted fish flavor permeated its whole contents--the chicken, tofu and sauce. It's un-ABC of me to love salted fish and its profound pungence, but I am unapologetically still Chinese. The pot was so hot and heat retentive, the dish stayed that way until the end of the meal on a cold winter's night. The Peking Spare Ribs were also a revelation. Lightly fried and surprisingly soft, the biggest surprise was that it was slightly more sour than sweet. Most places, the ribs are basked in an over-powering, sweet red glaze sauce. Not here. Its subtlety made the dish perpetually inviting. Unlike other Peking Rib experiences, I kept on eating, never succumbing to taste fatigue. Alas, the letdown was the Tomato Beef Chow Mein. Thanks to years of said indulgence, I am probably a connoisseur, albeit reluctantly. First, it was clearly lukewarm. Definitely, a poor first impression on the taste buds. But the main transgression were the thick Udon noodles. Huh?? Why huge Japanese soup noodles in a Chinese-Am wok dish?? The massive strands simply overwhelmed everything with their mouth-monopolizing gobs of dough. The delicately sweet tomato sauce and the tender texture of the beef were left in the dust. Where was the ole classic spaghetti-sized pasta or the trendy, pan-fried noodles? Just a strange culinary choice. But otherwise Flower Lounge would be worthy of a Michelin mention in my book. Definitely Bib Gourmand level (or even a one star albeit without one star service. More below). It was as if one of the Millbrae HK Flower Lounge chefs from its heydays quit to open his or her own. (This was exactly the rumored dynamic of Silver House in San Mateo.) Now about that service. The food was plunked down, and we were left alone. Not asked if we needed anything after that. It hearkened back to the typical mom and pop Chinese kitchens of yesterday: "The food is good, so get in and get out. You want to be friends and be nice? Go to your Family MahJong place. Here is to eat!" And so I did. Shortfalls aside, the place overall was still quite pleasing to both the Chinese and American sides of my palate. read more

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Best Chinese takeout in the east bay!! Mom and pop amazing food!!!! The owner and everyone is so nice and always gives you extra food and it's delicious!!!!!best chicken fried rice I have ever had!!! read more

Best salt and pepper chicken wings in the whole bay area. I brought them once to one of our block parties, and now all of my neighbors are addicted as well. read more

Ordered Szechuan chicken, big mistake in a Cantonese restaurant!! What I got was overcooked breaded, shoe leather chicken in a gooey almost tasteless chicken cornstarch gravy without the slightest hint of Szechuan peppercorns or other appropriate spices. I'll just stick with their Mongolian beef (which is 8/10) from now on. read more

Worst food ever... They charged me $16.78 for chicken over rice. If it was good, I would pay. But it was HORRIBLE... Never again.. I feel like a victim read more

I've gotten take out lunch specials from here a couple times, and every time I tell myself this will be the last time. The location is convenient and service is quick and friendly. The amount of food is enough for two meals, but the quality of ingredients is just sub par. The chicken always has a weird texture, and nothing ever tastes fresh. read more

Excellent, fresh meal, prepared quickly with happy, funny service, and delightful conversation when paying the tab. Flower Lounge will even pack your to-go containers like old fashioned good quality service. We will be back to this cute place with the funny waitresses. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by a friendly lady. I chose from the lunch menu, selecting cod with black bean sauce and fried rice for an additional charge. I was offered a seat and some water while I waited. I couldn't wait to sample the food, and my first bite of the fried rice had me dancing in my car with joy. I will definitely be returning! read more

Flower Lounge - Cod black bean sauce with fried rice - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

My girlfriend and I came in on a cold night and the owner was so friendly to us. We ordered the salt fish and chicken fried rice, salt and pepper pork, and the kung pao chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious. Not only that, the owner brought us complementary soup to help warm us. Anyways, both the service and food was great. The owner is also very welcoming and friendly. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Food: 10/10 highly recommend the chicken fried rice! Service: 10/10 front desk was really nice and helpful! Ambiance: N/A went on wednesday afternoon so it was empty/not as busy but i'm guessing on weekends it would be booming! Inside the restaurant was spacious and clean so can't complain. read more

First time customer was greeted right away, ordered takeout chicken chowmein and yang chow fried rice. Large portions both were kinda bland had to add my own flavor. read more

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The "See you next week" restaurant! Hella yeah! Love the food! Everything I've had is soo good and authentic! I tell my husband to bring me here all the time and ofcourse we always get the mix chow mein, salt & pepper wings and fish !! My favorite forever! to the point where they already know my kids too :) read more

Good food, generous portions, owner is a character who shows her love. Feels comfortable and friendly

I have been coming to this place for many years the workers are so nice and remember me and my entire family! The food is fantastic I especially love the shrimp fried rice! Idk what they do to the egg in it but it is soooo good and the shrimp is so fresh! read more

Flower Lounge - Shrimp fried rice - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Haven't been here in years! My friends owned hair shop across the street. Service was still the same. Friendly, welcoming and fun. We ordered Mongolian chicken, fried rice no eggs, spicy prawns and chicken wings. Everything was A-1 like I remember. Parking is wild cause it's a Main Street but it's worth looking for a park read more

Nice spot. Chow Mein was good. MuShu Chicken had way too much cabbage and little chicken. Lovely nice people working at restaurant. I would use for take out and a basic chinese staple. read more

OMG! My new go to Chinese spot. I could not have asked for better service and better food. I called very late around 11am and she managed to get my order for 26 people in an hour. Great service. Great food. Very happy customer! read more

Flower Lounge - Catered food. It's a mess because EVERYONE loved it. - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Popped in and gave the Flower Lounge another try. There are some new people tending to the customers, they were very friendly. The food was identical to our last visit 3 years ago. They still have the lunch specials, which are mostly rice plates. Out the door, this place is about $20 per person at lunch time. They have an impressive business serving contractors. Those contractors are likely working on properties up in the hills. They drive up. One of the staff of the Flower Lounge runs out with a box full of Chinese food - hands it to them - and then they quickly drive off. Impressive efficiency. read more

5 stars for customer service. 2.5 stars for food. The service was amazing. Lady at front desk was extremely nice & welcoming. Gave us a menu, didn't rush us to order. Placed order, she gave me a ticket said 15 mins. We waited in car, I came back in. She had food in a box, with hella fortune cookies, my fav! She even told me to have a safe drive home & stay safe in the heat! We ordered dry fried ribs, pot stickers, chicken chow mein & gravy dry fried ribs. Dry fried ribs barely had meat, mainly oily, chicken chow mein was great! Thick noodles! Pot stickers were allll wrap no filling. But the little bit of filling was good, super flavorful. I probably wouldn't come back but I recommend due to amazing customer service. I'm sure other items on here are good flavor wise. read more

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Food is so fresh always cooked to perfection. They also prepare food to the way you like it. Just ask "May" she will make sure you get exactally what you prefer. Service is excellent always. 'MAY' has always given excellent service no matter what time if the day. This resturant is very clean and very relaxing ." MAY" Makes sure that everything is flowing with her high energy of kindness. Shes always smiling and making sure you get everything you order made to perfection. I have been going to this resturant more than 10yrs and have no complaints. Her Crab when in season is Off The Hook So delicious. I always refer my gamily and friends to check it out. Also shes open on Holidays... read more

Had the fried ribs and sweet and sour pork also beef stew and rice w sauce. All were delicious. Nice ambiance and customer service excellent. Nice road trip today read more

Flower Lounge - Front counter. - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Everything is solid here! The owners are super cool and service is fast. My favs are the egg foo young and pork fried rice.

Haven't been here in about 2 years . Came today . 4 dinner orders for 140 that is crazy. Let's not talk about the price . The flavor is way off. Chow mein soggy. They put 4-5 chicken wings. Before was 8-10. The won ton soup is all water. No broth flavor. Not worth it . They lost all their flavors read more

Flower Lounge - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Definitely looks like a hole-in-the-wall place - which meant the food HAD to be good and it didn't disappoint!The food was great! Mushu pork, sizzling beef, fried rice, hot and sour soup! Everything was delicious! Service was amazing! You could tell the "waitress" was likely an owner or had worked there long enough to know almost everyone who came in. She was funny and helpful and checked on us regularly and told us to come back next week! LOL Too bad it's a 4 hour drive for me! ...but we will definitely be back! read more

Yum! We've relied on this restaurant for many family dinners, especially through the pandemic. Generous portions, homey cooking, pretty consistent though there has been some misses - but who doesn't have an off day, right? The latest hits were the rock cod (perfectly fried pieces, traveled surprisingly well as it was a pick up order), chicken chow mein (balanced flavors, not greasy, not too salty, kid friendly), and the garlic eggplant (flavorful, not too salty or greasy, not pictured). read more

Flower Lounge - Rock cod with corn gravy ("Corn with rock cod filet" on the menu), the corn gravy comes separately and I forgot to take the pic - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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