My daughter and I were exploring the neighborhood and came across this place. There's a paid parking just beginning it but supposedly it's free parking after 6pm. We were hungry when we got there so we over ordered. The Green Onion cakes were crispy and tasty. Soup dumplings were also surprisingly very good. By the time the fried rice showed up, we were at the full spectrum. We had some and it was delicious. The patron that served us gave her a couple of apricots (from her tree) to try. They were delicious and super sweet. My daughter was skeptic at first but after one bite, she ate it up quickly! What a nice treat!! read more

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After catching a movie with my daughter at the Grand Lake theatre we walked past Qi Dumpling lounge and decided to try them out. We ordered the wor wonton soup, dragon dumplings, Shanghai soup dumplings and an order of potstickers. Everything was delicious. You do have to ask for chili oil if you want it, it's not just out on the table. The soup was rather bland without it, but with it and a splash of soy sauce it was delicious. The reason I'm giving this spot only 3 stars is because something so weird happened I still can't believe it. I dropped one of my potstickers on the floor, I was picking it up as the waitress walked by, she took it from my hand and I said "would you mind" she interrupted me saying "yes, I rinse" I turned to my daughter saying, "that's not what I was going to ask her" we both crack up laughing and sure enough she rinsed it with hot water and brought it back to me! Hahahahaha! I was shocked. She was saying things like "it still good" "don't want to waste it" I don't know if it's because I'm an overweight white woman that she thinks I want to eat food off a restaurant floor but she was mistaken. I did not eat it, but it gave us something to laugh about for a very long time. read more

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Fast friendly service Food was good. Really loved the Shanghai dumpling (juicy, tasteful and skin is the right thickness) and seasonal curry fried rice taste like Singapore noodles but in rice form. Loud family ambiance. Thanks! read more

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came here on a tuesday w my friend and honestly did not expect to be this obsessed?? the soup dumplings are STUPID good, like i burned my whole mouth and kept going anyway. no ragrets. vibe inside is lowkey cozy, nothing fancy but it feels real which i appreciate more than some trendy spot with bad food tbh. service was a lil slow but the lady refilled our tea without us asking so she gets a pass. we got like 4 things and spent maybe $30 total which in the bay is practically a miracle at this point. the wonton soup hit different when its foggy out, just saying. my friend got the pan fried ones and was literally not sharing so i had to order my own. thats the review honestly. family run energy, you can tell people actually care. been back twice since. will probs go again this week lmao dont judge me read more

The food was so good and freshly made. The staff was awesome. We will definitely go back. read more

Qi Dumpling Lounge - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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A pretty tasty option for fresh dumplings and tasty dishes! I ordered from Qi Dumpling Lounge on a whim. I was starving and sick at the time, and their food came to my rescue! I ordered on Grub Hub pretty late in the day, less than an hour before this spot closed. Again, on a whim and desperate for comforting food whilst ill. The food was done very fast and the quality was not diminished from delivery or late hours! I ordered their chili pork wontons and a box of scallion pancakes, two of my favorites items. Both were really good! The wontons themselves were super juicy and very filled with meat. And the chili oil sauce that coated them was super flavorful. I loved the inclusion of fresh cut herbs and pickled vegetables in this dish. Really bright and balanced all the flavors. The scallion pancake was perfectly friend and not too oily. Perfectly crispy with that slight chewiness, a pleasant bite. The pancake dipped into the wonton oil, so good! Overall, a super tasty spot! I hope to visit their restaurant in person someday but for now I will bask in the tastiness of their food from home! read more

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Qi Dumpling Lounge is where we most often go before our Grand Lake Theatre outings. If you arrive around 5pm at the parking lot behind it, you'll get a spot. Then the servers are so friendly and helpful. And the food is excellent: we love the hot and sour soup with wontons, dragon dumplings, Shanghai soup dumplings . . . the spinach and green bean dishes are stir-fried to perfection. I hope this place stays in business a long time! read more

They were lovely when I went to pick the food up. But the Mongolian beef and the potstickers were not that good. The flavor of the Mongolian beef was OK but not typical Mongolian beef. The meat was pretty tender, so that was good, but it was not very spicy, almost no green onions just some green bell peppers which I do not like. The potstickers had way too thick of a wrap. And the inside was dry. read more

This place has the best XLB in Oakland. The hot and sour soup is amazing, extremely flavorful. We've been sleeping on this place, can't believe this was our first time! Get right; and get in here asap. read more

My wife and I have enjoyed many delicious meals here, including lunch today (we had green dumplings, hot and sour soup, garlic noodles, and fried rice with cashews, seaweed, and beef). The service has been consistently excellent, and the prices are fair for food of this quality. There is usually ample street parking, and there is a City pay lot nearby. read more

Great green dumplings and spicy chili fish soup. Friendly and attentive staff. A great low-key place for a Sunday brunch.

I was in the area running errands, so I popped in for lunch. Funky, quirky place, with an interesting menu. Had the chicken and shiitake shumai and the garlic noodles with lamb, as well as a pot of chrysanthemum tea. Everything was good, but the noodles were a little too salty (albeit with a generous portion of lamb). Server was very friendly and engaging, as well as helpful. Worth a second visit, and perhaps more... read more

Qi never disappoints! Even 10 minutes before closing, I still get my dumplings hot and steamy and with a smile.

I was looking for some good takeout after watching a movie at grand Lake theater, and this was the perfect find! The service was great, and when I walked in on a Saturday night, my food only took 10 minutes to prepare. I walked around the corner to Walden books, so there's plenty to do while you wait for your food if you wanna walk in. The food itself is great! I ordered the wonton dumpling soup, which was filling and tasty also feeling like a lighter soup. I also ordered the scallop and shrimp dumplings, which were delicious! They came warm and ready to eat, but also really easy to reheat as I eat part of the meal later. The person that took my order helped walk me through the menu, and her recommendations are spot on! Will be making this a regular stop read more

Solid dumplings and other dishes...i personally love their curry fried rice, but my family goes at the dumplings hard. Great neighborhood vibes, where the team working will remember you and treat you like long lost friends. read more

I've been to a million Chinese restaurants like this one. Nothing too unique about QI other than the service was great. The server was helpful with the menu and we didn't feel like we were being rushed to place our order. Sometimes good food and great service is all you need. BB read more

Ordered through Grub Hub - Dragon Dumplings, Ying Yang Dumplings, Mongolian Beef and Jasmine rice. Dumplings and Mongolian Beef very good. BUT, somehow, I kid you not, instead of Jasmine rice, I received a small Chinese take out container of what looked, smelled and tasted like minced garlic!! How in the world could this happen? Sous chef not paying attention? Sous chef using take out container as a prep bowl? Very strange indeed, Makes me wonder about the kitchen staff. read more

I've been getting takeout from this restaurant for over a month now. I visit a family in the Oakland Lake Merritt area, and the elderly Mom said she likes this place. Also, GrubHub gives me a $10 discount on selected pickups, so why not order takeout? So far, the highlights of my orders have been the Mongolian Beef and Garlic Beef Chow Mein. Also, numerous Dumpling orders. Everyone had an opinion on the food, but here's my take: Mongolian Beef, Grade(5/5): This is the best Mongolian Beef ever! And Mongolian Beef is one of my favorite chinese dishes. This dish had a creamy gravy, with thinly sliced beef. It had just the right heat, and went well with rice. Served with onions and red chilis. Garlic Beef Chow Mein, Grade (3/5): It was just OK. Not alot of spicy garlic flavor. Maybe it's like this as to not overpower an entree. Dumplings, Grade(4/5): I ordered the Potstickers, Cilantro Mushroom Chicken Sui Mai, and Dragon Dumplings. I liked heavy potstickers, and tasty Sui Mai. But the Dragon Dumplings, I won't order again. Yes, it's supposed to have a seafood flavor....but a little too fishy. It was least liked dumpling. So, the overall opinion is the food is great here! And I will return! read more

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Fantastic flavor profile, quick service, and super friendly staff. Great place to stop in for some quick dumplings for lunch!

Wow. I've only ordered delivery from here once, so take this review with a grain of salt, but what we got was fabulous. Great pot stickers, one of the best hot and sour soups I can remember having (and the option to have really good wontons IN the hot and sour is a dream come true). If, like me, you often find yourself adding some additional rice vinegar to takeout soups, you won't need to do that here. It's right on. read more

I wish I had come here before I did. This place is legit. We had the wonton soup which is a large portion with 8 humongous wontons. the broths is light and had chopped napa cabbage and cilantro so the flavor was subtle but good. The wontons were packed with pork. It was sooo good. We also had the rice noodle salad with shrimp. The shrimp were large and very tender. Cooked just right with a very light batter. The dressing was light with a slight vinegary taste and very refreshing. I had to have the twice fried pork belly. The order size is generous and full of sliced pork belly. It was served with sliced carrots, cabbage, water chestnuts, thai peppers and slices of jalapeño peppers with seeds in a hoisin based sauce. It was really good. If you eat the peppers you get lots of heat. We ordered wine. And Issac was nice enough to let us know that the bottle had been opened the night before and gave us a chance to reject the wine and he'd open up a new bottle. We didn't reject the bottle, but the gesture was really classy. We're definitely returning. read more

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incredible service! they remember you every time. my husband and I come here regularly and it is delicious! get the chili fish soup!

Daughter recommended this place and no regrets. We ordered Sizzling rice soup with chicken, Pork belly sliders, Big Boss fried rice, lettuce wrap, salt & pepper fish, Cilantro mushroom chicken siu mai and Eggplant and crispy tofu. Sooo yunmy most specially the Pork belly sliders. read more

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Qi Dumpling Lounge is where Bangkok Palace was. interior space may be similar. no indoor seating now. outside space available when permitted. offerings: tapas, dumplings, soups, salads & greens, specials, noodles, desserts, fried rice, beverages. eats: tomato beef chow mein (13) -not the cantonese version, noodles not pan fried, looks like spaghetti (boiled, thick & round). -tomato beef flavoring is similar to cantonese sauce, nice tender beef slices with fresh tomatos & tomato flavored sauce. read more

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Came here for dinner and everything was delicious! Ordered 4 dishes: green beans, Szechuan pork noodles, hot and sour soup with added wontons and the ying yang dumplings. Good portions and pricing, very friendly service. Definitely come support this place! They opened for dine in back in October 2022 and before was takeout only. Will definitely be back! read more

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The dumplings that our group had were so good. We shared 5 dishes and all were good. Prices quite moderate.

This came up on Yelp (of course, right?) and decided to give it a try. There's a parking lot in the rear if you can't find any spots along Grand Ave. Nice interior upon entering. Sat down and my friend and I were given menus. We decided to try a little bit of everything to give us a good idea of their food and whatnot. Went with the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), Fire Cracker Pork Won Tons, Pork Belly Bun Sliders and the Szechuan Pork Noodles. The food came out one by one, which worked out. Soup dumplings had nice texture to them. Stuck to the paper and caused some dumplings to leak out some of the soup when trying to put one onto your spoon or plate. The inside was a bit bland. The Fire Cracker Pork Won Tons were good. Flavorful and a nice bite. The Pork Belly Bun Sliders were probably my favorite thing that we ordered. The pork belly tasted a bit overcooked and was a bit tough to bite into. The buns it came with were nice and soft nonetheless. I went ahead and skipped adding the hoisin on the side. Could have used a little spice maybe? The Szechuan Pork Noodles had a nice bite to them and a decent spice. Enjoyed this for the most part. Overall, the service was great. Super nice. The food was okay. Nothing that wow'd me necessarily. read more

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Had such a great meal. The waitress was lovely and helped us put together a great assortment of dishes to try. The garlic noodles and dry braised green beans were spectacular. read more

A true Oakland gem. Family run, amazing food and fair prices. My favorites are the fire cracker wonton, egg rolls (handmade in house, so fresh and crispy) and my daughter loves the wonton soup. The bao bun sliders are also awesome. Fresh, soulful food. Great service, comfortable and clean. And they serve Fat Tire Ale! If you haven't tried it you have to. read more

Solid takeout! Good price for the amount of meat and veggie you get which is quite rare actually. Garlic noodles with chicken 3.5/5 - love the fat noodles. Good flavor but not garlicky enough, also more like lo mein flavor than garlic noodle flavor. chicken a touch on the drier side. Topped with cilantro and green onions. Comes with some long string beans mixed in. Mongolian beef 4/5 - really good flavor, good chunks of meat. Solid. Basil garlic fried rice 4/5 - good flavor, really like the finely diced veggies. Egg is well cooked. Beef was good. Rice was a touch on the softer side, when I typically prefer a firmer/drier cook on my fried rice I asked for the noodles and rice to be made spicy which they did, but not spicy enough for me, will ask for extra extra spicy next time :P read more

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I have zero complaints about the food here. More than solid Chinese and dumplings. I got a salad one day -- mistake, my bad -- and sent it back and they took it off the bill. The wonton soup is superior; I also love the people who have served me there, it seemed family-owned, and like they really care about the customer liking the food and experience. Eggplant, pork Szechuan noodles.... Never had something I didn't like (except that salad, but it wasn't lettuce season anyway$!) read more

We've been coming to Qi since they opened. As of two weeks ago, they were still takeout only. We can't wait until this place reopens for dine in because as good as the dumplings are, they're even better when they first come out. Being a dumpling house and a dumpling lover, I wish there were more options. They have six dumplings to choose from that range from $10-12. They also serve soups, appetizers/tapas, veggies, rice dishes, and noodles. OUR FAVORITES: *Ying Yang Dumplings - These pork and chive dumplings are delicious and served with a jalapeno soy sauce for dipping. For to-go orders, be sure to ask for extra because the containers are tiny. *Big Boss Fried Rice - I LOVE their fried rice because it not only includes fried rice but also glass noodles. *Soy Glazed Pork Belly Sliders - The pork belly was marinated and cooked perfectly. The baos were so nice and fluffy! THINGS TO KNOW: *Credit cards are accepted *Street parking *Vegetarian options are available *Beer and wine available read more

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I've walked past this place so many times and finally decided to try it. I had the garlic noodles, spicy and with chicken. It was delicious, with freshly cooked jalapeño and Thai chilis. A bit on the greasy side, but that's how I like my garlic noodles. Would definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

Qi Dumpling Lounge - Garlic noodles, spicy and with chicken - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

My wife and I came here before seeing a movie at the Grand Lake Theater. There was only one table seated with a few people, they seem to be mainly doing takeout. For inside seating they are still practicing social distancing, vaccine checks and masks when walking through the restaurant. Fine by us. For food we got three dishes. Shanghai Soup Dumplings are little bao served with a vinegar sauce. These were light and fluffy. Not too filling but tasty. We also got Soy Glazed Pork Belly sliders. These were little sandwiches you fill yourself with crispy and scrumptious Pork Belly and pickled cucumbers. The bun was soft and pillowy which was a good contrast to the pork. We also got Garlic Noodles with added shrimp. This was my favorite dish we got. We are garlic lovers and there was plenty of that, the noodles were thick and chewy in a good way, there were green beans, scallions and then the added shrimp was a good meaty contrast. After finishing all our food we wanted one more dish. The waiter (who possibly is the owner as well?) suggested potstickers which were fresh made. They came out blazing hot. We didn't care for the dipping sauce it came with but otherwise it was another awesome dish. Definitely the best Potsticker I've had. Overall all fours dishes we had were 5/5. I could have eaten all of them by myself they were so good. read more

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My family and I just watched a food show about dumplings and of course we had to get some for dinner. I knew just the spot that served good quality dumplings with no msg. The menu had so many things but we honed in on a variety of dumplings (green - spinach and mushroom, dragon- seafood, and chicken and mushroom sui Mai), the dry braised spicy green beans and the garlic shrimp rice noodle salad special. It was the perfect amount of food to leave the 4 of us satisfied. Everything was delicious! I especially liked the noodle salad and the fresh homemade taste of the dumplings. Service was very attentive and the ambiance was pleasant. The bill was around $15 per person, which is normally a bit higher if we were to get dim sum but this was definitely higher quality. Will definitely be back! read more

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Pretty standard Chinese restaurant. I got To Go on a Friday Night. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived- not sure if they were doing dine in but the waitress was very kind and attentive to us. I really enjoyed their fried pork dumplings. The veggies dumplings were okay but honestly would have rather gotten more of the pork after trying it. We got the sqechwan pork noodles which was really good. I liked the thickness and consistency of the noodles. We also got the garlic green beans which had a really good flavor and were cooked well! There was a nice crunch. Would definitely return! read more

The wonton soup is so good! Lots of fresh cabbage. Also the firecracker wontons are so yummy.

The Green Dumplings are AMAZING. Best veg dumplings I've ever had and can't recommend enough.

Wow, straight up horrible tasteless salt and pepper wings. Just look at the photo, I had these wings years ago and they were atleast decent. Total waste of $14. The guy who was working there was very unfriendly when I went to pick up the order, I barely said a word and he was just a total JERK! Just quit if you hate your job! read more

Qi Dumpling Lounge - Flavorless gross salt and pepper wings - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Noticed this new(er) spot while running errands on Grand. Only done takeout a few times but each time was solid. I grew up eating homemade dumplings/potstickers (in Taiwan) so I'm not easily impressed witt just any old dumpling place! I give this spot my stamp of approval + like. Also have had various noodles and fried rice dishes here and it's all good. read more