Spoon on Ashby, right next to Berkeley Bowl which means its always on my route anyway. Kimchi fried…read morerice came out in a hot stone bowl, nice crispy rice layer on the bottom, egg on top cooked just right. Seafood pancake was generous, thick and well browned, good texture. Banchan rotation is solid, kimchi was fresh. Service was friendly and the outdoor seating works well on a nice day. Unpretentious neighborhood spot, no gimmicks, food just tastes like someone actually made it. 5 stars, honest Korean food and convenient parking which in Berkeley is basically two stars on its own

My friend introduced this place to me after we were browsing at Urban Ore. Not too sure how parking…read moreis, since we walked over, I like how there's outdoor seating. I ordered soondubu with seafood as extra spicy and my boyfriend ordered the bulgogi tacos. My friend ordered the Gangnam fries to share which were tasty! I enjoyed the extra kick to my soups and the seafood tasted pretty fresh. The downside was that the bulgogi in the tacos were pretty dry, and it also took a while for our food to come out.

I have been a frequent visitor to Thailand since 1967 when I was stationed there during the Vietnam…read morewar.and also lived in Thailand for ten years while working as a teacher, Therefore I'm admittedly picky about Thai cuisine. After a string of disappointments at Thai Restaurants in the Oakland area, a friend recommended I try Chai Thai Noodles and it did not disappoint. I was thrilled to find Boat Noodles on the menu--a personal favorite that is surprisingly rare to find in the Bay Area. The rich, dark broth and tender stewed beef were perfectly authentic to my experiences in Thailand. Beyond the delicious food, the staff was friendly and the service was fast. Even with a 45-minute drive from my home to Chai Thai Noodles, I'm already planning my next trip to explore the rest of the menu."

This hidden gem is delicious! What a fabulous find!…read more We were there for an early dinner and found street parking relatively easily and seated quickly. Inside was so charming in nicely decorated. Service was fast and friendly. Our server was patient as we were a little indecisive and our group had a few food allergies. Food was delicious! We had a few folks from out of town, but we all agreed - hands down the best Thai egg rolls we've ever had! Crispy, filled with flavor and just a little hint of spice, not spicy at all, just perfect pepper? Our pad see ew wasn't greasy and meat was fresh and delicious, not fatty at all. Thai ice teas were refreshing, NOT fully iced or too sweet, like you sometimes get - great balance. Red chicken curry was perfect and so was soup and fried rice - all cooked as requested! I'll definitely go back to this place and recommend that you do, too!!

I highly recommend Noodle Fresh! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. I actually walked in just…read moreto use the bathroom, but I noticed they had a lunch special and decided to give it a try. I ordered the noodles with chicken and vegetables, and everything came out fresh and very quickly. One of the ladies was especially friendly and even offered me some water while I waited. The atmosphere was amazing--very spacious, clean, and beautifully lit. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

Okay guys don't steal my lunch spot!!!!! Best value because…read moreof the portion and price. Food was quick and delicious~~ The restaurant was also clean and the seating area is very comfortable. Service is also great 10/10 for me~

Love, love, love their food! The Hulk smoothie is also amazing. Mint Leaf is my comfort meal place;…read moreI mostly come when I'm sad or had a bad day. The servers/cashiers are always super friendly and accommodating. I dine in and place to go orders. There is a parking lot located behind the restaurant and street parking available.

My wife had a craving for the crab soup that she normally hours. It has been a day since our last…read morevisit. I stopped I. And ordered the soup to go. Staff is very nice and timed my take-out order so I could swing by Berkeley Bowl so I could take care of my grocery shopping. They do a nice job disassembling the soup for take-out so it is easy to put it together to eat. I tasted the soup, the ingredients are fresh and ample crab meat. We will be back. Still as good as we remember.

Extremely flavorful chicken pho noodle soup, I can see why! They have outdoor seating and I am so…read moreglad I sat outside. It was extremely busy inside. I will be back with my family! I ate my fresh shrimp spring rolls so fast, it was so good but I was also really hungry lol I had to order the mini shrimp pancakes because it looked like it's a "must" order... The waitresses were super friendly and quick with taking my order! To the owner(s): Please do not change your ingredients in your food menu! Thank you for offering delicious pho!

This was our first time here. We started off with a simple cup of Napa cabbage soup just to see…read morewhat it was since it was only $5 and there were no pics. It was tasty. Pretty underwhelming but, it had a nice seafood forward broth and it was very hot with tiny pieces of shrimp and lots of cabbage. I'd get it again. Then we got the chicken salad. Delicious. Shrimp chips were fun and the dressing had a great balance of sweet, and vinegary flavor with lots of chicken and fresh veg. Pork bahn mi was just okay. I've definitely had better. Bread was good. Meat was pretty sparse and the pickled veg could have had more flavor. Probably would order the pho next time. Everyone seemed to have that on their tables. And the sizzling beef looked great. Service was quick and courteous. I'll be back to try more

Plenty of options and tasty hotpot selection! My family and I got the 2 sets of the two person…read morehotpot which is plenty of food to share amongst our family of 5. I got the miso broth and personally it was a bit too salty for my liking but my family enjoyed the other broths they got (the tom yum & tomato). There were a lot of broth options as well as meat selection and the sauce bar comes with a wide variety of options too ! Service was speedy and our server Minh was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is quite large and well lit, a perfect ambiance for hotpot. Overall my family and I enjoyed our meal and would recommend.

Absolutely stellar hotpot spot to just chill and eat with family or friends…read more Every time I come here, I always know I'm in for a good time! Would eat again!

Noodle Dynasty is a Berkeley must-try if you're in the area. There's a reason why it is always so…read morecrowded! Since there is fairly limited seating, wait times can be rough, especially if you're going during lunch or dinner rush. I've waited 30-45 minutes before. The restaurant is pretty small so tables are pretty close to each other and it may be difficult to be seated quickly if you're going in with a larger group. That asides, the food as Noodle Dynasty is unmatched. I typically get their noodle soups, which are a massive portion size, & appetizers, such as lamb skewers, spicy wontons, and chinese doughnuts. To this day, I think that the spicy wontons are the best in the area - super flavorful beyond just the chili oil taste. Definitely recommend getting these! You order on a tablet & food comes out so fast. Could not recommend this place enough!

They open at 5 and since I was very hungry, I asked them to sit indoors around 4:45pm until they…read morestart serving. Not only were they accommodation but they allowed me to order early. I did not expect that at all. I ordered tomato and egg lo mein - it was a very comforting dish. I did not have any leftovers.

This is my favorite place to get Ramen in Oakland! It's…read morepretty small and snug once you're sat down in there so it's a pretty friendly setting. The service is always rather friendly and on most days very attentive! It can be really busy so it's always good to check the wait times before pulling up, especially if you're really hungry!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it was a really good experience. We went on…read moreFriday afternoon around 5pm and waited for maybe 10 minutes. Service was great, very friendly and fast! I love that they have adult ramen bibs, it came in very handy immediately! The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty and I love how many toppings are on the ramen! Everything paired so nicely the creamy savory broth, the salty pork, and sweet corn. It looks beautiful too! Solid ramen place! I also loved that they had vegan options.

Our friends took us here for a light lunch since we were planning to have a heavy dinner later…read more Ended up going with the honey wheat turkey sandwich and added red onions and pepper jack cheese. The sandwich was AMAZING, loved how they packed it with fresh ingredients and one sandwich was more than enough for my husband and I to split. There's also a place next door that allows you to bring your food over so you can enjoy a cold beer with your meal. Wishing we had a place like this in San Diego, will definitely be back.

I ordered a Pastrami Sandwich with Provolone Cheese & Jalapeno Cheese Bread…read more Honestly this is a very affordable lunch spot for a quick sandwich grab. Great value for its price. For just a little under $14 through online making it very convenient. Highly recommend spending your lunch money here if you're on a budget. Pastrami sandwich 4/5 It's a nice clean sandwich, nothing too heavy, and I love the pineapple. Pineapple was just ripe and sweet. I think that's a pretty unique complimentary side they're doing. No sandwich spot ever gave me a pineapple! haha The sandwiches are also very big so you can definitely save the other half for lunch or share it with a friend. I do wish that the bread was toasted and that there was some kind of tasty sauce to go with it. They also charge an extra .75 cents for takeout packaging. But nonetheless I enjoyed it. Ambience 4/5 Inside is cool and lively. A nice dining area to quickly grub with a friend. Staff were friendly but I didn't really have much of an interaction since I ordered online. Quick tip, order online ahead of time before heading there since the lines can get very long especially during lunch hours.

Absolute best/favorite for Korean short ribs. This is my partner & I's current favorite Korean…read morerestaurant and we always order the spicy braised short ribs. Very big serving size with all the best mixes of toppings on top of the delicious short ribs. The sauce is so good and makes the dish 15/10. Service is ok but that's biased because we order the biggest/longest to cook dish but it's still pretty good. Restaurant ambiance is just ok in my opinion, not too many distracting decorations and tables & booths feel nice. We've also tried the spicy rice noodles which were just a 6/10 for me. The kimchi fried rice was also good but not our favorite -- solid 6/10 as well. We literally just come here for the short ribs. So if you're ever in the mood for Korean food and feeling a little 'rich', this place is a must try.

This happened yesterday and I need to let it out…read more... This place was my goto all time favorite Korean restaurant. Now....i just don't know.....Came here with a party of 12 for my sister's birthday at around 2:30pm (we actually picked this time because we thought they wouldn't be too busy to take our large group). Went to check in but wasn't able to check in with that large amount of people (limited 10 on the kiosk). Not sure if he is the manager or on duty supervisor (we are going to called his Mr. M) but he wasn't friendly. Informed him that we had a party of 12 since the kiosk said to let them know if the party was greater than 10. He told me he wasn't able to seat us all together, I'm like it's ok if you separate us. (But he kept insisting we don't take 12, making me feel like he really didn't want our business). I explained to Mr. M, We are ok if you separate us into 2 groups of 6, we don't have to sit with each other. He was like it'll be about 30 minutes or so. That was fine with us, we weren't all there yet. So after discussing with my family we decided to check in on the Yelp kiosks with two parties of 6s. When everyone arrived (we ended having 11 people total), we rechecked in the kiosk with all parties arrived. My bro in law got text later that their table was ready so their party got seat. While I and the rest of the family waited, we noticed a few booths opened in the front of the restaurant (btw there wasn't anyone else waiting, just us 5). We asked, since it's 4 adults and 1 baby if we could sit there with another server and he was more than happy to take care of us. He even asked if we needed a booster chair for the baby. Mr. M stepped in and told the server no he can't seat us and he came up to us and told us we can't sit there cause it's up to 4 people only and told us "I told you that you would have to wait a long time". We were really shocked with his attitude towards us. Since the baby was getting really hungry we told the rest of my family we are just going somewhere else. Apologized to my sister because we couldn't even eat on her birthday together. All I can say now is "wow, really!!!" I've been going here for so many years because I enjoyed the food and their service and now i'm not sure I want to come back". Btw this isn't the first time we came here with a large group. We have been seated multiple times and we have been in the other side of the building when they used it in the past. If my sister reads this: Happy now belated Birthday, jie!!! Hope you enjoy the day and had a nice birthday regardless!