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    Jin Sing Restaurant

    4.2 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion, Chinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Outside...pleasing.
    Elvine V.

    It's the Fruitvale District, but I didn't care. I was craving some low-key, homemade Chinese goodness. You know, those type of jewels that we find in the San Francisco area. But at Fruitvale? Yeah, I was kinda desperate. ....did a Yelp quality check of this place and I still took a chance. As soon as I drove by the place, school was out at 3:30 and kids swarmed the neighborhood. The main part of the building read, "Comida China". I thought it was pretty interesting considering there were several Latin citizens ordering from here. I kinda got hyped! I ordered Dry Fried Pork Ribs and a BBQ Pork Egg Fu Young (Lunch Special w/fried rice and egg roll). I did value the fact that my simple order took a good 15-20 minutes of cooking time. I would have grow suspect if my order arrived any sooner than 5 minutes. The food looked good at first glance, but I was disappointed at Jin Sing's execution. The Egg Fu Young was so heavily battered, that it tasted flavorless and starchy. My go-to dish lacked that silky egg goodness I was longing for. Additionally, the Egg Fu Young gravy was rather thick, dark and salty. It didn't do the egg dish any justice. The fried rice was served hot with little bits of pork dots. However, it lacked fluffy grains of seasoned rice. At least the egg roll was served hot and fresh. It was crisp and packed with cabbage and onions. It wasn't wasn't full of sodium. As for the ribs...disappointing. I was craving for sweet n' sour sauce just to mask the taste behind these dark and salty ribs. I feel like the ribs could have been dipped in a wet batter to deliver an epic crunch. At the ribs had some meat to it as opposed to cartilage and fat. On to the next one!

    Vegetarian fried rice

    I was on my way to work and desperately needed some lunch. I stopped at Jin Sing restaurant and ask them for whatever they had which was vegetarian and quick. He suggested the vegetarian fried rice and I said "yes please!" It's amazing. It's absolutely delicious!

    Chicken Fried Rice
    Adrian G.

    I love trying new restaurants when I travel, and this one was a great choice. Located directly across from the school, the smell walking in, enticed me to the different spices and flavors prevalent in Chinese cuisine. NOTICE: This establishment is CASH only. There are plenty of options for lunch combination plates, sadly (and understandibly) not all entrees were included. With that in mind, I decided to order staple sides; chicken chow mein and chicken fried rice. Since the entrée option I wanted wasn't available as a combo, I ordered broccoli with black mushrooms. The food took approximately 15 minutes to arrive to my table. Taste wise, I was NOT disappointed. The fried rice was out first. Perfectly cooked, the rice was firm and not greasy. The taste was buttery and savory with no soy sauce needee. Salted perfectly to taste. The chow mein, out next, had perfectly sautéed noodles and a great ginger, sesame seed oil, and garlic taste. The plate was slightly greasy, but not overly powerful in the mouth. The noodles weren't cheap quality, as noticible by the firmness and non doughy taste others have. The woks must thoroughly be seasoned, because the whole plate had a nice char smell taste that compliments the vegetables. Lastly, the vegetable dish came out and I was NOT disappointed. The mushrooms were kinda chewy but the broccoli was perfect. It was flavored with an oyster and black bean sauce that brought out the wonderful taste of the mushrooms. Overall, 5 starts for this whole in the wall Chinese restaurant. Definitely will come back again when I am in town.

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    I love the guy that takes order and at the same time cooks your fried rice BEAT THAT! Love the char siu fried rice....

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    Great food, best Chinese food in Oakland. Call in your order and just pick it up. Great service too

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    Came here and had the Chicken wings, Shrimp fried rice and veggie chow mein. Definitely added to my top 3 Chinese spots in Oakland!

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    Greasy and little flavor. I was very disappointed. I so rarely throw food out, but I did here, after some disappointing take-out.

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    The food is good and the prices are too. The people there are friendly and will joke around with some of patrons they know.

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    Mom & Pop authentic Chinese food! Everything we ordered was freshly made and very tasty

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    One of the best hidden gems in the Town Jin cook that food with love bruh. You ever in the town check him out

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    Lemon Drop

    4.3
    (207 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Vegetarian friendly

    Drinks: Him: the old fashion was great. We we were only…read moresupposed to have one but I ordered a 2nd round Her: Can't go to a spot named lemon drop and not order one. It was worth every penny! Food: Her: The chicken in the tacos were over cooked The shrimp in the tacos was WTF and the sauce in both was left to be desired The fish taco was just ok. The tikki masala flat bread is and actual pizza and should be offered with chicken Him: food was good! We had a good time! She thought the food should be better but the drinks were good. We might be back!

    The vibe was awesome from the moment we walked in. We had every visible staff member welcome us in…read more It is seat yourself, we found our seat and did not wait 30 seconds for our server to come to the table with menus. Great attitude, ready to answer any questions we had. We had a margarita and a lemon drop (of course!) and the drinks were excellent! We ordered the fish tacos and the chicken tikka masala tacos. They were AWESOME! The fish was cooked perfect with a delicious batter, the chipotle sauce was spicy spicy but so flavorful, it was pleasant to eat. The tikka masala tacos were a complete surprise! In a great way. We expected something super saucy and messy, but they were not at all. We aren't sure how they got the perfect tikka masala flavor without a lot of sauce, but they killed it. Great flavor, the cook on the chicken was perfect. We can't wait to go back!

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    Monkey King Pub & Grub

    Monkey King Pub & Grub

    3.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Menus are posted on the wall as you walk in. We chose jambalaya rice, salt and pepper chicken…read morewings, and Korean wings. The jambalaya rice was full of shrimp and sausage and chicken. The rice was fluffy and well seasoned. The salt and pepper chicken wings came with thinly sliced fries and both seasoned well. The Korean wings were so tasty, full of flavor and there was plenty of sauce. I even put some of the sauce on my jambalaya rice! Everything came hot out of the kitchen. Service was fast and efficient. They had big TV screens on the wall so we could watch FIFA. Street parking was full. We found a parking lot a few blocks away near Peet's and Starbucks It was a nice walk to and from the restaurant.

    Monkey King used to be one of my absolute favorite spots. We would literally drive from Vallejo to…read moreAlameda just to eat there. Unfortunately, after my recent visit, I can honestly say it is not the same restaurant I fell in love with years ago. From the moment we walked in, everything felt cold. The atmosphere was cold, the service was cold, and the overall vibe was completely unwelcoming. Then came the food, which was the biggest disappointment of all. The dishes we ordered tasted nothing like the recipes I remember. I honestly found myself wondering if there are new owners because there is no way this is the same Monkey King from years ago. What made it even worse is that I chose this restaurant to celebrate my son's graduation. We waited around all day for them to open at 5 PM because I was excited to share a place that used to be one of my favorites. Instead, we left severely disappointed. Sadly, this visit was enough for me. I will never spend another dollar here, and that's something I never thought I would say about a restaurant I once loved so much. 1/5 Stars. What was once worth the drive is now a place I'll never return to. They also need to work on bringing all of your food to the table at once because in a very cold restaurant bringing out one dish at a time and it taking 20 minutes to bring out all of our food. Our food was cold by the time everything hit the table never again ever in life. Will I do this?

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    Marugame Udon

    Marugame Udon

    4.1
    (191 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    Marugame Udon is such an easy, fast, and satisfying meal any time of day…read more There are so many options to choose from, but I always stick with my go-to: bukkake udon--simple noodles with soup, and it never disappoints. I love that you can now scoop as much tempura flakes and green onions as you want, which makes it even better. The tempura selection is huge, so you really can't go wrong no matter what you pick. Big fan of the self-serve tempura sauce and ginger too--it's nice being able to customize everything exactly how you like it. They've got plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it convenient whether you're dining in or just grabbing a quick bite. Quick, customizable, and consistently good--definitely a solid go-to spot!

    3 and a half stars I had a very pleasant experience stopping…read moreby here for a bite! The space itself is bright, clean, and has a great atmosphere. I ordered the Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry, and it was delicious. I absolutely love the heavy ceramic bowls they use--it really elevates the meal and keeps everything warm. Another huge plus is the self-serve station where you can get unlimited free green onions and tempura flakes to customize your bowl. My only real critique is the setup there: everyone has to use the same community utensil/tongs to grab the green onions, which feels a bit unsanitary. A different dispensing setup would be a great upgrade. As for the customer service, it is what it is, but it was really cool to watch the chef working through the steam, freshly making the noodles right in front of you.

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    4.3
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    1.6 mi
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    This is a neighborhood Thai restaurant located right by the Marketplace on Park street. We came…read morejust as they opened and we had the place to ourselves for about 1/2 an hour. The decor gives a tropical vibe with lots of greenery and bistro lights. The food, which was amazing, came out quickly for the first 1/2 hour. Then as the place filled up, it took a while to get our dessert. So, if you're in a hurry, I suggest coming early. What we got: + Kids chicken wings - these are crispy wings and drums that have no sauce. The kids ate these up! + Angel wings - more chicken wings, but these are coated in chili sauce. + Curry puffs - these are fried pastry filled with curry potatoes. Kinda like a blend of samosa + empanada. + Phad ke Mao - flat noodles with veggies, chili sauce and basil. Optionally add protein. This was very delicious and one of my favorite dishes. + Broccoli stir-fry - you can optionally add protein. This was your typical broccoli beef (or other protein). + Yellow Curry (with chicken) - again protein is optional. This was really good. The curry was very flavorful with chunks of potatoes and sliced carrots. + Fried bananas and ice cream - the banana is deep fried with a light crispy coating. Was a nice way to end the meal. We enjoyed everything here, and best of all, the kids did too. A really nice family restaurant in a convenient location.

    Stopped by for lunch with some friends. I remember there being another restaurant at this same…read morelocation sometime in the past, but hopefully this place lasts a bit longer. Most of us ordered the lunch special, and I ordered the prad kee mao. This stuff was delicious! Saucy but not wet, and well flavored without being too strong in any given category. This is my go-to point of comparison for Thai restaurants and this did pretty well on that front. Staff were friendly and were on top of things at our table. The restaurant itself is very large but doesn't feel too spacious, and you can still have a private conversation with friends. It was a perfect space for us to catch up today! In short: solid place for Thai food in Alameda. I'd definitely come again if I were in the area!

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    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    This was a truly delicious meal. When you talk about food giving you life, this was really it…read more Everything was wholesome, hearty, and fresh. From the calamari, to the tea leaf salad, to the curry, to the sesame chicken & beef, this was a special meal. This is definitely a return spot for me and I was truly impressed with all of the options. There's plenty more for me to try. Don't miss this delicious spot.

    Came here with my family for a recent graduation and the food did not disappoint. We started with…read morethe Platha & Dip, which came out hot and flaky with a rich curry dip that I could honestly have eaten on its own. The Burmese Samusas were crisp and golden, perfect with the sweet chili sauce on the side. But the standout for me was the Lotus Root Chips. They were light, crunchy, and came with a creamy dip that kept me reaching for more. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they put real care into each dish. The service was excellent too. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations without ever rushing us. It really added to the whole experience. A couple of small things to note. The space is a little cramped, so it can feel tight when it is busy. And the price is on the higher side, so just go in knowing that. Those are the only reasons I am holding back from five stars. Would I come back? Absolutely. Just maybe for a special occasion when I am ready to treat myself. Highly recommend if you want something a little different and packed with flavor.

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    Kebat with lamb @$25,95 is a must with the order of rice.
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    Dragon Rouge Bistro Alameda

    Dragon Rouge Bistro Alameda

    3.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    (4/5) Our surgery…read morecrew decided to invade Dragon Rouge in Alameda for a group dinner, and it turned into one of those meals where the food and the atmosphere both get their moment in the spotlight. We started with two plates of calamari for the table. They were fine--crispy enough, not bad at all--but nothing that made the table fall silent in amazement. Solid appetizer, just not the headliner. The real star of the night? The steak-wrapped mango. We ordered two plates and honestly could've ordered a third. Something about that sweet mango paired with savory steak just works. It's that sweet-meets-umami combo that makes you pause mid-bite and think, "Okay... that's actually really good." For my entrées I went a little wild and ordered both the steak clay pot and the salmon clay pot. I ate the steak there and took the salmon home for later. The steak clay pot was excellent--rich flavors, comforting, and exactly the kind of dish you want when you're sitting down with a big group and taking your time. The salmon clay pot, though, was just okay when I had it later. Maybe it's one of those dishes that really shines fresh out of the kitchen. Also, the portion felt a little small for the $20-ish price range. Where Dragon Rouge really pulls ahead is the setting. The views of the bay are great--you can see the bridge leading into Alameda, and it's apparently one that lifts for boats coming through. I didn't catch it opening while we were there, but even just watching the water and the lights around the bay added a cool vibe to the night. Another big plus: they were super accommodating for groups. We had a work dinner from surgery and they even let us bring in two cakes, which was really nice of them and made the whole night feel relaxed and celebratory. If I'm judging strictly on food, it's probably around a 3 out of 5. But add in the views, the group-friendly vibe, and the overall experience, and it easily climbs to a 4 out of 5. Great spot for big parties, work dinners, or just a relaxed night with a view of the bay. I'd definitely go back.

    Came here for a friend's birthday party. They have a nice outdoor patio which overlooks the river…read morebut the view isn't that great (yet). I wish they had some heat lamps as it can get cool at night. The staff were friendly and the decor was nice. The food was decidable mid for NorCal. Might be more what if have expected in the Midwest. The spices weren't that complex and recipes somewhat plain. With some better recipes and more attention paid to the food, this place could kick.

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