Wojia Hunan Cuisine

917 San Pablo Ave, Albany
(510) 526-9088

Recent Reviews

Kezi Cheng

Most authentic, most delicious Chinese food in northern California. Full stop. Should be #1 on your list if you want to know what food really taste like in China. Try the jelly noodles.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

c w

food is beautiful & tastes amazing!! my favorite is 炒湯圓?and the staff is very kind and friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Glutinous Rice Ball 炒汤圆

Jack Gerson

I did take out and had the hot and sour soup. Without exaggeration, it was the best hot and sour soup that I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

Lola Rossman

This place is BOMB. I’m Chinese. This is some of the very best Chinese food I’ve ever had. While my heritage has not of Hunan Province, all dishes we ate felt like home to me. The spare ribs and sticky rice has to die for as it the hunan lamb. Of special note is the black fungus and cucumber salad. We also had the glutinous rice and brown sugar dish - incredible. Tofu and chives -excellent. Hot and sour soup, excellent. Service outstanding. Proportions are massive. Bring a big appetite because even when you get full, you won’t want to stop eating. I am a Bay Area native and am spoiled by really good food - this place shares the top of my fave places to eat list.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rui Zhong

Really decent authentic Chinese Hunan food. Lots of spicy dishes but nothing was that unbearable. All the dishes had a lot of flavor but mostly because of how much oil they used. Could have toned that down a bit. Braised pork and boiled fish were excellent.Overall attentive service and nice open space. Has to be one of the go to Chinese spots around the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J. Z.

Food is very spicy! The sesame pancake is awesome. Other items are not badService is a bit of lacking. For example, I have all bones filled my plate after having the duck — a good service means someone need to check it out and ask whether I need a new plate or change it proactively. But no, no one give me a new plate ever.

Cynthia Wu

This is our new fav Chinese restaurant in the entire Bay Area! We used to drive to Ping’s Bistro in Fremont for good Hunan food. But after discovering Wojia, we’ll never need to drive to Fremont anymore. All the dishes are so flavorful and distinct from each other in terms of the spices that are used. The Hunan Style beef ribs stew is amazing, almost tastes like Korean galbi jjim but much more flavorful and sophisticated. The sauce of the jelly noodles is so unique and tasty. And the duck stew was also super delicious. Their service is also great and really accommodating for parties with small children. Will definitely come back again often.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hunan Beef, Spicy Beef

Ranjan Khadka

The waiters are rude to the delivery workers and do not speak properly to the online orders. They show frustration to the online delivery guys especially who works in the cashier today.

Jon Giesel

Having heard rave reviews about Wojia Hunan Cuisine, my anticipation was high as we ventured into this Berkeley staple. From the moment we started with their Glutinous Rice Balls, it was clear that Wojia was going to surpass every expectation. The rice balls were a delightful introduction, setting the stage for a culinary journey through Hunan cuisine.The Hot & Sour Soup followed, and it was nothing short of incredible. Its balance of flavors was a masterclass in how traditional elements can be executed to perfection. The soup had just the right kick and sourness, making it unforgettable and a must-try for anyone visiting.Our journey continued with the green beans and walnut shrimp, each dish showcasing the chef’s ability to highlight the natural flavors and textures of the ingredients. The green beans were cooked to perfection, maintaining their vibrant color and crispness, while the walnut shrimp was a heavenly mix of crunchy, sweet, and savory—a dish truly “out of this world.”The complimentary tea provided a soothing counterpoint to the rich flavors of the meal, demonstrating Wojia’s attention to detail and commitment to an authentic dining experience. Service was impressively quick, ensuring our meal progressed smoothly without any unnecessary waits.While the ambiance was just okay, lacking some of the flair one might expect, it did nothing to detract from the stellar quality of the food and the efficiency of the service.Wojia Hunan Cuisine is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Hunan in Berkeley. Each dish we tried was a testament to the skill and passion behind the scenes, making it clear why this spot comes so highly recommended. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu, confident that each visit will be as remarkable as the first.Kid-friendliness: The spice was a bit, but not overkill for our kids.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Glutinous Rice Ball, Soup

Stephanie Weinstein

The food here is absolutely amazing. The fried sesame rice balls are life changing. The people are always kind. I really love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Grace

Asked for extra spicy and they were not shy about it which was great. Generous portions too.

Food: 5

Yu Y

feel good. I will come

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: chinese sesame bread 芝麻大饼, eggplant with string beans 豆角炒茄子, 酸菜鱼, steamed spareribs with sticky rice 杂粮糯香蒸排骨

Hiro X

Authentic, outstanding Hunan restaurant. Highly recommend. If you want standard americanized Chinese food, this may not be the best place for you, or it may be the most eye opening experience! My favorites include shrimp with tea leaves and eggplant with string beans. A group a few tables away ordered some kind of sizing pot of frog legs and it was like the whole restaurant was gassed with pepper spray!ADDENDUM: they changed their menu and added more traditional Chinese dishes, which are okay.

Michael Rowan

Enjoyed the fish stew, beef daikon clay pot, and pork rib soup. Great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jiang Song

This restaurant is the most satisfying to my taste buds I have eaten in recently. Braised old duck in golden soup with fat intestines. Bullfrog in stone pot. Big steak. Stir-fried radish. Stir-fried bacon. Every dish is delicious. My friends nearby really want to try it. It will give you a taste. a big

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: eggplant with string beans 豆角炒茄子

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