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    4.5 (286 reviews)
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    Lettuce Wrap and potato croquettes
    Tommy P.

    The food here was not bad but the service from the hostess was horrible. Basically thrusting dishes on our table and disappearing before we could ask for anything else -- Upon entering, the hostess/waitress pointed us to our table where we sat down for the evening. Our reservation was as for 8:30 and had ample time to order food and libations. Unfortunately, no one came to us for almost 15 minutes until I flagged down the waiter. It seemed the hostess was taking everyone's orders but ours. Our dishes arrived and she basically dropped them from a height off the table where it made a clang, said "croquettes" and whisked herself away before doing the same thing with some of the other dishes. We did not appreciate this service at all and it masked our experience and critique of the ambiance. The food was as not bad either -- The lechon lettuce pork wraps were a bit dry, I don't know if the sauce was missing or it was supposed to come with sauce? The best thing on the menu was the Thai tom yum noodles. We placed two orders and scarfed those down. The potato croquettes were fine. Not as memorable as the noodles. The sake also comes in a shot glass. I thought it would come in the typical bottle but it was $8 for a single shot which is a bit pricey. Overall, I wouldn't come here again. The waiter was nice but the hostess/waitress was horrid and the food wasn't exceptional enough to warrant a round two visit.

    Hamachi Spoons
    Cionne

    One of my fav spots in Oakland! Friendly service from Jaden and the food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the Hamachi Spoons!! This spot is for a casual happy hour with friends or a perfect solo date.

    Shaken Beef
    Aye E.

    Yelp community, I've failed you. Saucy has been a consistent 5-star for my stomach and it's taken me this long to make it official. Saucy has been my go-to stop for date nights, girls' nights, business meetings, family/friend celebrations, and solo cravings. The ambiance is modern yet intimate. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Icing on the cake is their amazing staff. Food You have to get at least 1 hamachi spoon to start. The quality beats most sushi spots. SO loves the shaken beef which comes with a yummy salad and rice. Everything here slaps and their sauce game is on point. Drinks Sakeeeeee!! In all forms and various types for all palates. Pro Tips Happy hour is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Say "hi" to Chef Tony!! Bring good vibes. If you're thinking about coming? Just do it. You won't be disappointed.

    Drunken Noodles
    Megan T.

    I was not impressed by the entrees here, we ordered the drunken noodles and yellow curry. Both dishes weren't very flavorful or spicy. Drunken noodles had a very small serving of noodles and wasn't very saucy at all. Typically the sauce sticks to the noodles but not with this dish The yellow curry was decent but nothing special. I added pork belly (+$3) and the amount of meat given was not a lot either. The salt and pepper wings were the best item we ordered. The wings were a good size, crispy, and served with a spicy, citrus fish sauce. The popcorn shrimp had too much batter, was not crispy, and doused in too much sauce in my opinion. It seems this place is popular for their happy hour deals, but I would not come here for a Thai food craving.

    Cheesesteak
    hakim w.

    So good ! The cheesesteak was amazing and the fried chicken bowl was great I love the sauce the food had so much flavor

    Cev Hamachi Spoons
    Amy S.

    We stopped by for dinner and we had a great meal with all the happy hour items. There was a beautiful mural of hibiscus on the back wall, which would probably look good on Instagram. We especially liked the carafe of the guava/sparkling wine beverage, the fried chicken, and the ceviche. I would not recommend the Kama which seemed like it was deep-fried rather than grilled. There was only one person waiting on tables in the small space so the service was pretty bad. I had to keep going to the register to order more drinks and the server forgot one of our dishes until the very end. When we got our bill, we over charged us for beers we never ordered. When I asked them to take it off, they said they had done it but couldn't generate the receipt. When I checked my credit card bill later, I found that I had been charged for the beer and at that point, it was too much trouble to dispute the charges.

    4/2/25 FYI.  Menu
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Got here for happy hour. :) Today's order was: HH Hamachi Spoons/Shooters - Nice and firm hamachi; I really enjoyed this. My daughter preferred a smoother, softer fish. Good flavors. HH Saucy Wings - I felt like it was double fried...? Overall good, but I prefer a more juicy wing. HH Garlic Noodles - HH quantity, so not enough for me... Should have ordered two orders. The flavors were perfect! Good buttery garlic flavors. Drunken Noodles - A little too much soy sauce for my taste, but the family enjoyed it. Pumpkin Curry Tofu - So healthy. We took the leftover curry home to make our own dish, lol. Basque Cheesecake Slice - This was so good! And of generous portions! See picture. Atmosphere - Small location. Cool decor. See pictures. Semi open kitchen. One unisex restroom with cool decor; see picture. Limited hours, see my picture, Yelp, or their website. Metered street parking, free after 6pm. Be careful of car break-ins. Service - 5 stars. Made reservations via OpenTable and tried to use our open table credit. Sadly after so many tries, it never went through. The team/owner went out of their way to try to make it work. My wife called OpenTable and it was still a failure... OpenTable claimed that the business's Square does not take the OpenTable Mastercard credit, which made no sense to me. Anyways, the team tried their best and I was ready to go home. Price - $95 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2015! How is it that we have only heard of you now...? Did you open this location in 2019...?

    Miso-glazed fish (atop curry sweet potato mash) and Shaking beef with rice and salad greens, #5 and #6 of 7 for their tasting menu.
    Vi T.

    Stopped in for Oakland Restaurant Week going on right now. Their $60 Seven Course Tasting Menu is $45 during this time. I highly recommend this. Go early for happy hour drink and appetizer specials too (Wed to Sat from 5:30pm to 6:30pm). Everything from the tasting menu was balanced, flavorful and well made. My favorites were pretty much all of it, lol. Paired it with a glass of their house white wine (currently Grüner Veltliner) and finished it with a cup of genmaicha tea. Tasting menu: 1. Hamachi crudo spoons (2 pieces) 2. Pork belly lettuce cup bites (2 pieces) 3. Saucy, fried chicken wings (2 pieces) 4. Garlic noodles 5. Miso-glazed fish, atop curry-flavored sweet potato mash 6. Shaking beef 7. Dessert: pandan bread pudding with sweet coconut sauce drizzle, atop a yuzu+raspberry sauce reduction. **Note: #5 and #6 are served together with a side salad and jasmine rice. Venue space inside is fairly small and cozy with tables for 2 to 4, so reservations are highly recommended. It's on Broadway and 8th with street metered parking around downtown Oakland.

    Garlic noodles 16oz
    Ash J.

    Such a good combo of great ambiance, food, and price. I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu (10oz, it also comes in 5oz) and really liked it. The sauce was just enough to coat the noodles without pooling at the bottom. In general they market their cuisine as Pan-Asian , so there's lots of cool dishes from different Asian cuisines like gyozas, bao, udon, and lots more. Tons of vegetarian options too! The drinks have creative influence as well. In particular I liked the sake cocktail flight which comes with 3 mostly fruity, light cocktails from the menu (as a smaller portion) Ambiance inside is upscale but approachable and this is reaffirmed by the price point - everything was very reasonably priced, with most entrees around $16-18, and some fancier ones at $30.

    garlic noodles
    Bianca H.

    I came here on a Friday night, and it wasn't too busy. The restaurant is so cute. It is on the smaller side, but decorated with plants, Asian inspired art, and beautiful lighting. I was able to get seated immediately and place my order shortly after that. The staff was very attentive and friendly, they gave several recommendations. The Hamachi Shooters and the Saucy wings are probably the best items on their smaller bites menu. The Hamachi was so soft and tender, and they literally melt in your mouth. The wings were seasoned well, and the honey glaze added a sweetness to it. It also had a kick since there were chili flakes on it, and the honey held it together. They were so good. The garlic noodles were sort of a letdown, lacking the garlic flavor and had more of a saltiness flavor to it. They weren't bad, but having garlic noodles be a bay area staple, it didn't meet my expectations. The drinks were different and provided an interesting taste! The coconut milk added to the thai tea added a freshness I haven't had before. The Spicy Momo was the good but definitely was on the spicier end. The Mango Pop is something I would recommend getting if you are staying on the lighter side with your meal! They were all good and I would like to come back for happy hour and try other items on the menu!

    Janell W.

    This is my second time there. The service was just as good as before. The servers are quick, attentive, efficient, and patient and they work hard to make sure the guest is pleased. The food was great! Just like the name implies, nearly everything is served with a sauce and the sauces are so good, I wish they were bottled and served. Even though there are only 2 dessert options which are usually a cheesecake and a seasonal flavored bread pudding, both are great and I always order both! Parking is not a problem. The inside is nice and peacuful and a nice mix of music plays that makes you want to sing while you eat. I even brought my children and sister this time and we all sang and ate and love this please. Most definitely a hidden gem.

    hamachi spoons
    vivi t.

    We ordered the family style tasting for $55pp and was satisfied with the portions! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. However, the service left a bit to be desired. Our server seemed very rushed and took away our plates before we were finished, which made the experience feel a bit hurried. While the quality of the food was excellent, a more attentive and relaxed service would have made the meal even better. my favorite dishes were: Hamachi spoons 4.5/5 delish! would opt to have it with less ponzu next time bc i found it a bit overpowering Thai corn dogs 5/5 what a unique take on an American classic! I enjoyed the lemongrass and ginger flavor paired with the honey mustard Garlic shrimp, shaken beef and salad plate 5/5 delishhhh

    Dianna H.

    Good spot for happy hour in downtown Oakland! I recently visited Saucy Oakland with a friend, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. Happy hour is offered Tuesday to Saturday from 5-6 pm. We came on Friday evening around 5:45 and we were the first ones there, though it was full by the time we left around 7 with some folks waiting. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but the decor is charming and inviting. The happy hour menu includes both drink and food specials. We were planning to hit up a brewery afterwards, so we skipped the drinks and stuck to the food items only. We tried:: - hamachi spoon for $4 each - amazing one bite - the pork belly lettuce wrap for $12 - our favorite item, we could've eaten a lot more of these! - popcorn shrimp for $13 - fried well but a bit bland - garlic noodles with tofu for $14 - noodles were delicious, but I found the tofu to be lacking in flavor The service was professional and attentive, with staff checking in on us frequently to ensure we were enjoying our meal. Overall, I would recommend Saucy Oakland for a fun happy hour with cute ambiance in downtown Oakland.

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    When is your happy hour?

    Hi, We offer happy hour Wed-Sat from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

    Is there a vegan tasting menu?

    We can definitely make one. We just need 24 hours so the chef can plan for it. When you make reservations just let us know you want to do a vegan tasting and if you have any food allergies.

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