Of course the roti were so good. Vegetable curry with brown rice and that delicate pea shoot salad,…read morealmost perfect lunch. The new place on Piedmont is light and peaceful at lunch. I'll be back soon. Very nice service as well. .

New space, new review! The new space in front of KP and in the center of that pleasantly created…read morefood-mall-courtyard is hoepfully giving you more guests as I find, you deserve it! I loved the pea shoot salad in the past and my husband still does, and he really enjoyed also the tea-leaf salad and the coconut rice. I had the steak (of course) Very calming deco, fast and kind service, quick seating even for bigger groups (we were 6). Teni is a reliable restaurant when we have out-of-town guests or when I'm just too tired to cook after an event at the archive.

Great food and excellent service. Very crowded on Sunday lunch and noisy. But food compensates!read more

Kitchen Story is a great place with Filipino-fusion flavors, I've gotten dinner take-out as well as…read morehad brunch their a couple times. Apologies for those who for various reasons don't eat pork, but I love their Millionaire Bacon which is thick seasoned bacon. Their KFC, their version of Korean Fried Chicken is also really good, I've never had a bad experience with them. When I've gone for brunch somtimes they have been waits, but there is a lot of seating and their staff work pretty hard at turning around orders and turning over tables, they have seating outside on the sidewalk or parklet in addition to inside the restaurant, which I've utilized when I brought my dog. Kitchen Story fuses some good flavors together and their portion size is healthy relaive to the price. Check them out, and oh yeah.. try the bacon.

Overall? Nice location with a great outdoor patio that easily ended up being the highlight of the…read moreexperience. Indoor seating is pretty limited, but the space overall has a relaxed, easygoing vibe. Service was fast, efficient, and never an issue. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite keep up with the setting. Nothing terrible, just slightly disappointing across the board and lacking the kind of flavor that makes you want to come back Parking? Street parking. Manageable depending on timing I had: Pumpkin Curry (3.5/5): This looked far better than it tasted. Presentation was solid, vibrant colors, nicely plated, the kind of dish that makes you optimistic when it hits the table. But the flavor never really followed through. The sauce felt flat and thinner than it should've been, lacking the depth and richness that makes a pumpkin curry memorable. There also wasn't enough actual pumpkin, which feels like a weird miss for a pumpkin curry. I did appreciate that it came with rice on the side, which helped round the dish out a bit. Not terrible overall, just a curry that felt more polished visually than it did flavor-wise

Tucked away in between a few other restaurants, you can find Delicious Thai Kitchen with beautiful…read moreartificial floral decor hanging from the top outside. The inside of the restaurant is a bit small and smelled a bit like cleaning supplies. One table had the restaurant's business papers and laptop on it. There are outside seats near the entrance. Restroom was clean. I dined in with my husband and we had the Thai tea, Thai coffee, khao soi with chicken, and massaman curry with brown rice. We were mistakenly given white rice initially but I reminded the waitress we ordered brown rice and she corrected it. The food was delicious with beautiful presentation. I liked how the khao soi with chicken had two big drumsticks. The chicken was fall off the bone tender. The massaman curry with tofu had cucumber and carrots. I don't think it had any whole peanuts like I've had in other curries. Both coconut milk-based dishes were outstanding with balanced and rich with flavor. Drinks were also nice and sweet with the perfect amount of sugar and cream. Based on the items we tried, the cooking is really good here and I would order the same items or try more if I come back. Service and timing of food were decent given many takeout orders appearing to be prepared.

I'm really on the fence about this review. I love ordering…read moreand getting my food roaring hot right on time, every time. THE FOOD!!! What were we eating before Lin Jai? (Oh yea... we were eating Shen Hua on College - EDWARD COME BACK TO US!!!). If it waddles, quacks and tastes like a duck... Lin Jai seems very Chinese to me (howdy y'all) but they call themselves "Asian Cafe". Who am I to argue, but most dishes I love there seem pretty Chinese to me??!? I don't know where the lights-out super cuminy beef is from (Uyghur, or Mongolian?) and the Singapore/curry noodles (curry perfection) might be from Taiwan. The fish dishes seem to float down from some fishy astral plane... THEY HAVE MU SHU!!! They're fully staffed by people that seem to love their work... Ok, I'm starting to GUSH... Dang it, just get carry out and shut up about it already

World class cuisine, wonderful ambience, beautiful people great service. I highly recommend this…read moreplace if you were in Oakland or the Bay Area, Visiting and if you live here, shame on you you should already know about it.

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!

Theres no really qualm I have with this place. Service was good, garlic noodles were good but very…read moreTop Ramen-y. It's a restaurant. However, with so many dining options out there, it just doesn't stand out in my mind and likely won't make it near the top of my list

Belly has become one of my favorite spots in Oakland, and for some great reasons. The food is…read moreconsistently yummy. Their salads are a standout, especially with the ability to customize your protein. Their fusion twists on burritos, bowls, burgers, and spaghetti are right up my alley. Their drinks and mocktails are a nice touch too. But what really keeps me coming back every Tuesday is Mahjong Night. Alice and the staff have built something genuinely special here; a warm, welcoming community where regulars and newcomers mix easily over tiles and great food. The energy in the room is wonderful, and you can tell the whole team actually cares about the experience they're creating. If you're looking for a neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and real heart, Belly is it. Highly recommend coming for a meal, and even more so for Mahjong Night if that's your thing.

Went here with visiting family this evening. The menu was full of intriguing combinations, and I…read morehad a hard time choosing among them. We got an order of tater tots for the table, which were wonderful with Japanese flavors. I had the two taco plate with steak and eggs. My only problem with the dish was that the tortillas couldn't handle the weight and moisture of the filling and fell apart. The flavors were very nice and I enjoyed the dish very much. My family also enjoyed their meals, most notably my nephew's miso brown butter noodles. Service was very prompt and efficient. The vibe of the place was easygoing and colorful but not fussy or frilly. And the food is reasonably priced as well. There is a lot of wonderful food in this Oakland neighborhood, and I'm not here very often, so it may be a while before I get back to this spot. But I think anyone who enjoys innovative fusion combinations will enjoy this casual eatery. Give it a try!

We enjoyed our dinner at Burma Berkeley on 8/9/26! Though this was our first time at Burma…read moreBerkeley, we recalled dining at this location when it was a different Burmese restaurant. We started off with the tea leaf salad, which was tasty and healthy. It's fun watching the server mix the ingredients. Two people in our party shared the samosas. For our entrees, we had the mango shrimp, Burmese pad Thai with tofu , and a chicken dish. We also got a side of coconut rice. Mango shrimp and Burmese pad Thai were delicious and I appreciated that they were able to do mild spice for the shrimp. Coconut rice soaked up the mango sauce and is a must get anytime I have Burmese food. Restaurant was quiet when we arrived a little before 7pm but then got a bit busier. Server was friendly and the food arrived quickly. Would go back to Burma Berkeley for sure!

Good food, and unlike most other spots nearby, open on Monday…read more Easy free parking on side streets

My friend told me great things about this place and it definitely lived up to the hype. The inside…read moreis pretty small and cozy. Despite being quite packed, the servers were attentive for ordering and the food came very quickly. We ordered so many dishes for a great price and everything was packed with flavor. The spicy fish was one of my favorites, and the tom kha was incredibly rich and flavorful. The pork was also super tender. The sampler was probably the standout of the meal; I loved the crispy rice and the cooked sausage in particular. We also tried the angel wings, which were unique. I'd definitely come back to try even more of the menu!

OK as an elite I dropped the ball on this one, why? Because I didn't take any pictures…read more But if you trust my reviews then know if I say it's bomb, it is. Doesn't look like much from outside but man when you enter the packed spot, you quickly disregard how it looks from the outside.. My recommendations the pineapple fried rice with shrimp The pineapple fried rice with crab meat The # 46 Every in Oakland and want some good Thai food, here you go...

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!

Went Sat 7/18 around 5:45pm…read more Food was okay but does not compare to the food they used to serve at hawker fare (used to go to the prior location way back in the day in Oakland, and then the hawker fare location in SF). Order at the counter and they bring food to you. - kmg: The sauce did the khao mun gai did not taste as flavorful (less funky, more watered down). - green beans: similar to above, more watered down flavors. Was expecting more funk and spice and sweetness like what they used to serve. - tater tots: crunchy with a hint of tom yum (I think) seasoning - Lao sausage: a tad dry, again would want more flavorful seasoning Slow service (took 20 mins for us to get our soup broth that came with our rice dish, and prob 30 mins for us to get a side of pickles). Ambiance as loud and echoey and it sounded like a large fan or blender was going for a long time (which was still decently loud despite us sitting furthest end from the kitchen).

It is just so incredible, the environment is so authentic and clean! We came here to celebrate my…read moregraduation, and the team made it unforgettable. Alan, Sarah, and the rest of the staff were remarkably warm and welcoming. To make the occasion even more special, they treated us to extra desserts and snacks including their delicious house-made mochi and fresh French fries! Every single dish was incredible, and I honestly couldn't pick a favorite if I tried. I can't wait to come back and try the other seasonal menu!

Sun Moon Studio, West Oakland, 4 tables, 12 seats, one Michelin star, SF Chronicle best new…read morerestaurant in the Bay Area. Got a reservation six weeks out to the minute because thats how this works and it was worth every second of the effort. 13 course tasting menu from two Benu and Per Se alums, Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper. The Taiwanese sausage course stopped the table cold. Monterey spot prawn with tofu was precise and clean. Dry aged duck had this depth that just doesnt happen without real technique. Every course earned its place. The space is a converted garage in an industrial block, white hanging cloths from 20 foot ceilings, four wooden tables. Completely unpretentious for a restaurant operating at this level. 5 stars, one of the best meals ive had anywhere. Set your alarm for noon exactly six weeks before you want to go