So good and fresh!!! The clams and shrimp was so sweet! Sauce bar is amazing! I will definitely be coming back! It was such a great experience! read more

Tastee Steam Kitchen - Spotted prawn !! So sweet! - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing place for the location, with good vibes and you can't beat the value for the price; I don't know of any other place that has AYCE hot pot and all you can drink milk tea. Meat quality for Hot Pot is drastically better to many AYCE places in the bay area, with tender meat. Because many other AYCE restaurants' lean cut of meat are often on the tougher side. Service is ok, I think this is the only thing they need to work on and a solution is to have a notification button on the table; it will help with this. Currently you will have to flag down the waiters just to get refills and order more stuff after the initial order. read more

Tastee Pot in Oakland is hands down my go-to spot for hot pot. The broths are rich and flavorful (the house and spicy options are both elite), and the portions are super generous--you actually leave full. The meats and veggies are always fresh, and I love how customizable everything is so you can build your perfect bowl every time. The service is fast and friendly, and the whole place has a clean, cozy vibe that makes it easy to come back again and again. Whether you're craving something comforting or just want a solid, satisfying meal, Tastee Pot never misses. If you're in Oakland and like hot pot, this place is a must. read more

Really sad my favorite hot pot place broke my heart today!! My family became regulars here. We loved the AYCE, nice staff, long tables for the whole family to eat, etc. We were just here 4 days ago! Today i came with just my 2 sisters and daughters. We got the bill, paid with card and was leaving cash tip (despite them never coming back to our table after we ordered once with AYCE). The manager took the bill, looked at the receipt and came back and told us the tip was not included. He kept showing us the tip was not included and pointing at the suggested tip section. We were confused and felt like we were misunderstanding but he left the receipt on the table and watched us for a while until he finally took the receipt and yelled us at saying "WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? YOU DONT LIKE THE FOOD? YOU DONT LIKE THE SERVICE?" We were completely caught off guard because we 1. felt like we were being forced to leave a tip. and 2. we had the cash for tip but because we didn't put the tip on the receipt it was a problem? Extremely disappointed in this and my family will no longer return here. Also, the last 2 times i've gone they told us to leave a 5 star review for a free fried rice - something to think about when looking at these reviews. read more

First time here, staff was super helpful on explaining how the ordering works. We ordered the hot and spicy soup and the herbed chicken soup, both were delicious! The ambiance was really chill everything was super clean and organized. I would definitely come here again! read more

My group and I really enjoyed our time at tasty steam kitchen. The service was amazing. Amy was very attentive and she was able to suggest some amazing options. Everything was absolutely delicious super fresh premium quality meat and did not take long to cook. We were very hungry And we were able to sit down and quickly enjoy our meal so it was a relief to not have to wait long. The ambience is great. The booth seating is lovely. And it's not difficult to prepare the food. This is definitely a great stop for groups and also even if it's by yourself, you should definitely try it out. Lydia w/Tony Taste Budz read more

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Great spot for a birthday dinner! Fresh seafood, fun interactive cooking, and amazing congee at the end. Perfect for groups and celebrations Service was very great too read more

Came here a few times for their all-you-can-eat hot pot. The food is soo good, I always get the spicy soup base. read more

Tastee Steam Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

A spot you could only find in Oakland. Unique all you can eat serving high quality meats - a great place for special occasions. Excellent food. Service ok and ambiance ok. This is a story of how moms know best. The best soup base here is the mushroom. Yes moms know best - and that is what mom would choose. We had both chicken and mushroom soup base. Mushroom soup base seemed more nutritious less salty. I've always liked the idea of mushrooms - they are one of these miracle foods. Yes, moms will tell you to eat your vegetables and I would have to agree. The strangest thing about this restaurant is if you are on a strange restricted diet this would be the optimum place for you to go. Caveman diet or low carb diet - this is a paradise. I tend to avoid the carbs if I can but it is actually what I enjoy the most. Two types of beef, green bean noodles, fish, crab cakes, sushi California rolls, corn, squash, lamb - I could go on and on with all that we tried. A real feast - something I think suitable for a special occasion or just a night you will remember. Service was ok - you won't get fussed over but it is efficient - and the ambiance is a little off - as its very bright and drafty and cold from all the air vents over the hot pots. Bring a jacket - or somebody to snuggle up with - great date night. My favorites were the wagyu beef and I think a good way to approach the endless options is to try a little of everything at the beginning. Once you finish cooking all your vegetables at the end of the night your soup is done. I think that is the real treat. Moms make the best soups. Of the soups the one made by the mom looked the best in the end. Beautifully created with tons of vegetables and very little fat floating around. A big thanks to my friend for dinner and introducing me to this place. read more

Tastee Steam Kitchen - Beef pork noodles veggies - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food: premium AYCE at lunch. Service: Good and quick. Some premium beef was missed. Followed up quickly. Ambiance: OKAY. Not too fancy. read more

Always delicious, the food is always fresh. The staff is always kind and helpful whenever there is any issue. My family and I come here often we love tastee!!!! read more

Tastee Steam Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered lamb and chicken skewers. I have never had skewers will there's no sauce at all.... Lamb skewers at a Chinese restaurant always have at least cumin powder on them. Pretty disappointed. It also took them 30 min to have these ready for pickup. So I had to circle around multiple times around the block since there are no parking spots nearby. read more

Tastee Steam Kitchen - Chicken skewers and lamb skewers - Seafood Near Me - Oakland, California

Nestled in the heart of Oakland Chinatown, Tastee Steam Kitchen is a hidden gem that offers the largest and most random selection of Asian offerings I've seen. From seafood boil to sushi, dim sum to steamed seafood, and individual hot pots, there is something for everyone to enjoy. They offer daily deals, for example Mondays you get 10% seafood boil and AYCE hotpot, Tuesday you get 20% off grilled items and beer, etc. They also have an amazing happy hour special, which are offered on weekdays from 2-5 pm, where you can get $1 chicken and lamb skewers as well as $2 grilled garlic oysters. In addition to happy hour, they also offer lunch specials on weekdays 11:30-2:30pm featuring $15-16 mini pots and bento and an amazing deal on seafood boils. I came for a late Tuesday lunch with a friend at 2 pm, right in time to take advantage of their happy hour. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted by a casual ambiance that sets the tone for a relaxed dining experience. It's also much bigger inside than I expected. The restaurant was not crowded at all, and we were seated immediately. We ordered 4 of each happy hour food item and also tried the beef skewer ($5.95) and quail egg with bacon ($6.50). The latter was good, but neither of us liked the beef skewer as the meat was a bit tough to chew. From the skewers, we liked the chicken the best followed by lamb. They don't skimp on the meat either, there's a generous portion for the $1 price. Honestly, the prices were unbeatable for the quality of food served. However, I think our favorite item was actually the grilled garlic oysters. I have no idea where they source these oysters but they're the largest oysters I've ever seen!! I generally prefer to eat oysters raw but the grilled ones were were super meaty and garlicky. I would highly recommend this, especially at the happy hour price! Overall, Tastee Steam Kitchen exceeded my expectations with its delicious and cheap food and inviting ambiance. Whether you're a fan of Chinese cuisine or looking to try something new, this restaurant is a must-visit in Oakland Chinatown. I will be back to try more of their menu! read more

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Tastee Steam Kitchen must have an identity crisis. Teacher- Do you want to be a dim sum spot, a cajun boil, hot pot, sushi resturant, skewers, or steam kitchen when you grow up? Tastee- Yes! Walking in you ask yourself, "am i at the right place?" Yes, yes you are. This is the second time I've been here and it still amazes me how vast the menu is. We decided to do the shabu shabu (they have revolving discounts each day for different things). The hot pot menu offers all the essential meats and veggies. The quality of the meats is very good, id say its better than those popular hot pots (seapot). If this restaurant was located on the other side of the bay, it would blow every other hotpot place out the water. Their prices are very reasonable and quality is way better than most. I'd definitely come back the next time im in Oakland. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 read more

Deal alert! Tastee Steam Kitchen, whose AYCE hot pot (shabu shabu) is already a good deal, is offering a summer special for the month of August. For parties of 3 or more, one person gets to eat free! For a party of two or more, you get a free seafood platter of snow crab legs, scallops and 2 oysters. See pics for deets, menu and pricing. I've always enjoyed Tastee Steam Kitchen whether it's for their hot pot or steamed menu items. So it wasn't surprising that my go around with the hot pot last night was another winner! I'm for sure going to be back again this August! read more

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Amazing customer service! Food was great. Would come again. Parking was packed, but there was little people in the building.

Tastee Steam Kitchen is a "tastee" one-stop-shop for steamed or cajun-style seafood, hot pot, skewers, dim sum, and sushi. I most often get the mini hot pot or AYCE hot pot and would recommend both. For the mini hot pots, the Szechuan Spicy Pot is my favorite, with plentiful pieces of fish and beef swimming in a spicy soup. The Satay Beef Pot has a garlicky and sweet broth and is good as well, although I don't care for the grainy taro. For AYCE, I would recommend the Hot & Spicy and Herbal Chicken soup bases. They're flavorful enough such that you really don't need a sauce, but I do appreciate their expansive sauce bar. The meat quality is decent, and while I do like the fatty melt-in-your-mouth prime beef, my favorite is the sole fillet with its buttery texture. The skewers here are also good enough to satisfy a craving. The chicken, beef, and lamb skewers were generally well-cooked and juicy, but I left wanting a bit more spice and char flavor. The restaurant's interior is quite large and surprisingly well-decorated, so it makes for a nicer, quieter spot in Chinatown to bring family / guests or even catch a game on their TVs. I do think they are understaffed at times, so you may need to proactively flag down waiters. Finally, be sure to check the signage and menus for their monthly food and drink specials! read more

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Been wanting to try this place and finally made it in for AYCE Hot Pot. Service was attentive and quick. Quality of beef was very good and soup base was yummy as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

First time here and this place have amazing view of decorations on the wall, the service of the employee is nice and fast too. The food they offer is amazing and a lot of asian menu they have which is tasty and yummy. read more

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Affordable food and great service, only downside was the parking can be hard to find nearby. Inside was clean and spacious.

This place is great. I come here with friends as a monthly tradition. We always share the hot pot. 10/10

Let me start by saying a big foodie and supporter of our Bay Area dining . I rarely leave any bad reviews and I dine out out a lot . I Went there on a date last night an hour before they close and our experience was EXTREMELY TERRIBLE, we went for what they mainly advertise for which is shabu and that wasn't available "bummer" then my date wanted to try a sushi roll but of course no sushi served after a certain time ..... ? Ok sure , so we looked at the rest of the menu and majority of the items we ordered wasn't available either. Seriously ?? OKAY .since I'm a foodie I ordered 9 different items. Food arrived and I Wasn't impressed at all by anything we got served. In a matter of fact the short ribs skewer was dry and chicken wings were insanely salty and dry . Food arrived and 5 mins after we ordered and then the server drops the bill right away . 5 mins later he says we have to close and I can pack your food to go. What da .? We didn't even finish 20% of what we ordered and we are getting kicked out. Really ? Why even seat us and serve us when you don't want us to sit and eat what I'm paying for.. really ruined our experience there. Absolute low standard food and terrible service. It's a joke. I highly suggest going to a hot dog cart than this joke restaurant. Never ever going back and i don't recommend this garbage place. read more

My partner and I have been coming to Tastee Steam for about two years now, ever since we moved to Oakland, and it's become our go-to spot for hot pot. The food is always delicious, the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, and the environment is very down-to-earth and comfortable. They also have great deals throughout the week, even for hot pot, which makes it even better. Highly recommend! read more

Meat quality is good, sauce station is minimal. Soup base is flavorful. Just when you order there might be something's missing, just needed to let the server know. And it seemed like only one guy working all night and he rocked it. read more

5 stars!! BEST AYCE HOTPOT with Free BOba!!! I will for sure coming back. Excellent quick services, friendly staff. Amazing food!

Great spot for all you can eat hot pot. Service is pretty good. There is quite a few options for meat and vegetables.

Very good! The udon is very good. We liked it a lot. We enjoyed our time here. Will be coming back

I loved the geoduck (sashimi style) and spotted prawns! Very delicious. I would come back for a more fresh seafood.

Great hotpot spot in Chinatown. Good service, great food and lots of options for kids. I also appreciate that they separate out the kids prices for hot pot. read more

A cool guy serving us the good food here! Geoduck, oysters, clams are very fresh will definitely come again.

Amazing price for all you can eat!!! And quality produce too. Definitely coming back.

Excellent food and service! The hot pot acye is a really good deal considering the complementary boba and unlimited orders (3 rounds)! We enjoyed it so much! read more

My family and I came here a long time ago for hotpot and completely forgot about this place until recently. We've been there twice the past month! The hotpot quality here is amazing! Best hotpot in the east bay! The soup was flavorful and tasty. There's so many sauces to choose from as well. Not only are there lots of hotpot ingredients you can also order a lot of hot foods, dimsum and more on the menu. I highly recommend the AYCE menu. It even comes with a free milk tea! The restaurant is super clean. The workers here are always attentive and friendly. We love it here! I highly recommend this restaurant for hot pot! read more

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Food is delicious, got the coconut & chicken soup along with Hot & Spicy! Any topping and protein you want! Also buy one get one beer Tuesday . First timer here and it didn't disappoint us! Thank you Tastee Steam Kitchen!! read more

Best place for hot pot in Oakland. Good variety of options (even for vegetarians). Also has regular menu if you don't want to do AYCE

We went there for happy hour menu. They only 3 items provided which is Lamb Skewer, Chicken Skewer and Garlic Oysters, also 30% off beer. Overall the appearance of restaurant is nicely, with a modern touch. Everything looked clean. Food; The skewers were very cheap and tasty. A bit spicy but overall tasty! The Oysters were just OK, garlic baked oysters, I asked for a side of lemon which enhanced the taste. But overall good food happy hour prices if the above items. The service was just OK we had to ask for menus, the server never introduced himself the place was not busy when we arrived so no real excuse for lack of service. read more

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I love coming to Taster Steam Kitchen! I especially come for their seafood boil--my kids and I are big fans, especially during the summer. The portions are big, full of flavor, and they always get everything out so quickly. It's become one of our go-to spots read more

Great service great food fast clean environment hot pot was amazing would recommended

Tastee Steam Kitchen is located at the edge of Chinatown. A bit sketchy to come here at night, but I needed a late night boba and Shooting Star nearby was out of boba for the night. This review is solely for the boba drink I tried, not for the food, which I have not tried yet. Anyway, I ordered a jasmine milk tea with boba with no high expectations. For about $6, I felt like it was pretty good for what I got - the milk tea had a good creaminess to it, which I liked, but it did had a slight bitterness to it, which I did not like. The boba was a bit soggy, but it was right before closing too, so not surprised. Overall - 3.5 stars, but bumped it up to 4 stars. read more

I don't go to any other hotpot place anymore. This is my favorite! Food is always great