48 Best Chinese Restaurants in Oakland

“This is authentic Tian Jin jianbing that is made of mung bean instead of flour. Mung bean is special because it has a much better texture, high in protein and fiber.The taste is great, not ontological salty and not plain, not too sweet. It is just right.Highly recommend!“

“This unassuming quiet spot is one of my favorite handmade noodle places! It's great value for money and has a couple of vegan options - I usually get the chongqing street noodles for the mala numbing oomph. I love the sides too - highly recommend the potato, cucumber and mushroom fungus. Always a go to for me whenever I'm in Oakland!“

“For those keen on savory Asian breakfast, this Chinese-Vietnamese noodle house in Oakland Chinatown is unbeatable. Though a bit divvy from the outside, the dining room is tidy and the atmosphere authentic — complete with wontons being handmade from the back table.#20. Cambodian Ho Fun: cooked-to-perfection, chewy rice noodles served in light, clean-tasting broth. Topped with pork slices, hand-cut ground pork, shrimp, fish balls and kidney. Garnish to taste with chili sauce and oil, hoisin, and jalapeño vinegar. Personal preference to leave the broth unadulterated (perfect as is!) while making a dipping sauce for the yummy soup toppings.An Oakland gem.“

“My go-to for quality porridge and nourishment. They are a porridge first restaurant so I can ask to customize it. It’s not a restaurant you go for ambience. The owner working at the cash register is knowledgeable and nice. Now i’m hungry again talking about this place.“

“Really enjoyed our visit!
Maybe family run? They seem to speak Cantonese and Mandarin.

The herbal soups were good! We tried #8 and #11 chicken with ginseng. Both tasted healthy but I think I preferred #8 a little more. The soups are in the little cylindrical ceramic containers and make a good appetizer/side dish. Fun to get as a part of one of their special combos.

The special dim sum of garlic clams was tasty and pretty fresh. Excellent value for $6.50!

Enjoyed the sticky rice too - well balanced flavors and not overly salty.

The beef tendon with noodles was tender and had a good texture. A smidge salty for my taste but flavorful and a good size.

Fast & friendly service - there was a bit of confusion about how many soups we ordered but got it sorted out.

The bathroom seems to be upstairs so might be a challenge if there are mobility limitations.

Look forward to trying other dishes next time!“

“traveling and yelped this .. just go..“

“Fantastic food in Oakland's Chinatown. Handmade noodles and expansive menu - there's something for everyone. Attentive service and food came out really fast.

Small seating area and expect at least a short wait on the weekends. Great for groups of 2-6 people.

Not the most kid friendly place, but they aren't discouraged.

Parking: Parking can be difficult to find directly on the street - give yourself a few extra minutes.“

“This is one of my two favorite Chinese places in the Bay Area. I've been going there for like 15 years, miss them a lot when I'm in DC working. It's a very affordable place, the lunch deluxe deal is unbeatable. They can also do dishes that are not in the menu for the connoisseurs like pak chit kai, the traditional steamed half hen with a tangy and tasty ginger garlic scallion condiment. It's no frills, but we are not here for a Michelin experience but to eat really delish Chinese Cantonese plates. And the owners are always really nice and they speak Spanish (at least some, and they are funny)“

“Get your hot and sour soup with some yummy foods in the valley.

Came here a second time, and was treated in a really friendly way again! If you want tasty Chinese food, with staff who know how to treat customers, come here!“

“Great food and vegan friendly by default (no egg and dairy, yes peanut sauce though if you're allergic) for both soup and stir fry sauce.

Tons of tofu options (fried tofu, tofu sheets, tofu curds, soft porous tofu for soup bases)

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“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“Good duck and noodle soup!“

“I was finally able to try this restaurant today, I traveled from Pittsburg via BART just to try it. I was at Jack London Square last week, I attempted to try it, but they had already closed. First, I must say that the staff is very friendly, provide service with a smile, efficient. They fix your order when you place it, food is fresh, not sitting under heating lights. I got the Chicken Fried Rice that everyone ranted and raved about in the reviews. It was $14.00 for a medium sized take out container. It tasted okay, but I was anticipating better. I ate some there, took the rest home. It was full of Chicken breast, a bit dry, very little vegetables and barely any egg. I was also surprised by the prices on the website, the items are much cheaper by at least $6.00. I realize the cost of living has gone up, and they have to charge more. It would be helpful if they update your menu/prices so new customers won't be blind sided. Especially, since they only accept cash payments. This was not my favorite so, I won't be going back, do not recommend.“

“This is my number 1 go to HK style Cafe, the food there just perfect and inexpensive AT ALL. At $15 meal includes your choice of Meat with rice or pasta, dinner bread/roll, drink, soup. Still my favorite restaurantwhenever I come to Oak Chinatown.“

“目前最喜歡的螺絲粉😍😋“

“I'm really glad I tried this local place. I had the teriyaki grilled chicken, and the shrimp fried rice, and both were excellent. The chicken had more grilled color on it, and was less fatty than the Panda Express version. The portions were very generous. Probably the best fast-food chinese food I've had in a loooong time :)“

“Food is excellent! Easy to order and take out and glad they remained open during Pandemic period. It was our "go-to" place for good food.“

“Deliciously wonderful unique food.“

“The place is unkempt at times, yet I still find myself coming here a lot for their fried chicken dinner meal. Delicious, it also comes with some in-house made venegrate/pickled veggies, which reminds me of the shops on the countryside of Vietnam, delicious.

Their other dishes are great too.“

“Great spot for late night sezchuan Chinese restaurant. The smashed garlic cucumber and beef shank were delicious. The chili oil and the order of rice well rounded and spicy Chinese meal. Amazing that they were open late after going to a local bar“

“This is my go-to in West Oakland. They're fast, like really really really really fast. The food is excellent. I've tried a lot of the menu and have yet to find anything that I really didn't like. I can call this place walk downstairs get into my car and drive there and the food's ready when I walk through the door. At lunch time they have combos that are super affordable and filling. I really love the orange chicken.“

“It relocated to 270-272 St because there is a new Spices Noodle House at 369 12th St.“

“East Oakland hood staple for dry fried ribs, chow mein, sweet & sour, and everything Chinese food. It's an old school hole in the wall. Mom and Pops owned joint. Food is always good, affordable, and on point.
They have Combo meals for a nice and fair price.“

“They are very friendly. The food is DELICIOUS FRESH AND HOT SERVED TO ORDER. This place is a very cozy place to have a family dinner or to just pick up lunch. I recommend Happy garden to anyone in the Laurel neighborhood or anywhere.

Vegetarian options: Alot of their dishes are without meat. You can also ask them to make the dishes you want minus the meat aspect and they will.

Wheelchair accessibility: It is very wheelchair friendly. It's 1 floor with wide aisles and doors.“

“Been coming to this place ever since i was 5 years old ! It been 25 years and even though i do not live here anymore i always try to make a stop. My personal fav love the bell pepper beef. They dont take debit card so make sure to get cash. This place brings so much family memories of me and my parents eating or getting to go every sunday. I love that they are afforable and decent portions and the taste and quality off the food is amazing. They are super nice we made a order super late did not know they were gonna close and the guys said it was okay that he will wait. Best chinese food in the area.“

“very good fried noodles and claypot dishes“

“The food here is always excellent. The only thing we ever got that we didn't like was the hot and sour soup, as we thought it too sweet.

The restaurant can be hard to find. It is around the back of the building from the parking lot. There is wheelchair access to the left and stairs to the right.

The majority of the seating is inside with one table outside.

Kid-friendliness: What's not kid friendly about a Chinese restaurant?!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp from the parking lot to the back of the building where the restaurant is.“

“This is the best place for steamed bun in Oakland Chinatown! My family and I have been going here for many years and we have always enjoyed their pork buns, "big" buns (contains egg, chicken, seasoned pork, and Chinese sausage), cabbage & pork buns, and custard buns. For us, their steamed bread products are really what shine here, the bread is fluffy & soft without being too sweet or dry and the fillings are well-seasoned, fresh, and plentiful. Yummy Dim Sum was closed for a while for remodeling and our family had to try other places in Chinatown for steamed buns and all the others were not even close to the quality of this place. After remodeling, their prices were raised a bit (around $1 to $1.50 per item), but their prices are still very affordable and honestly, I don't think any small shops in the Bay Area can survive charging any less than they do at the moment. Furthermore, the shopkeepers are very nice and patient when we go there, which is always a nice plus for to-go shops such as this. Given they are one of the last good steamed bun places left in Oakland, my family & I are more than happy to support them when we can and would highly recommend you give them a try as well!“

“Had fried calamari, which was good and plentiful, and dumplings in a spicy (not actually very spicy) sauce which was quite flavorful. Table next to me had two rambunctious children which always irritates me.

Parking: Parking on the street is free on weekends“

“It's your usual Chinese take out local, a big spot with surprisingly a whole lot of room in it. The menu has your expected options but pretty affordable compared to other places. The food is pretty good too which is expected since this local has been here for as long as I remember. Sad I didn't come here earlier, I love their veggie dishes, it's nice and savory.

Parking: Its literally across the street from Walgreens so it is more secure which is nice in Oakland.“

“There is a surprise lunch special at 10.99: Sweet and sour chicken, moderately sweet and sour, it is the taste I want~zheng, the ingredients are onion/pineapple/green pepper, delicious, delicious, and I ate it all...? Give the chef a thumbs up?“

“Honestly, this restaurant was perfect! Even the design was so nice and modern, and it also has a TV screen that will make your entire day so chill and entertaining. The foods and the drinks they also served taste very good and yummy. Eventually, I greatly loved my first visit here. It was all satisfying and worth it. Also, with the nice accommodation of the waiter that served my order, I felt very lively and overwhelmed. Thank you so much! Till next time!“

“A la carte dishes at dinner are a bit underwhelming. The samba Kang Kong was under seasoned for my taste (could use more samba, heat, garlic, and salt). But their afternoon snacks are pretty good. Definitely a step up from the previous operation (e.g., ABC)“

“The food is great for that late night appetite… can’t go wrong with the scrambled egg beef over rice.“

“When we were looking for dinner on College, on a MONDAY night, past 8pm, we found this gem! Becky's has a great relaxing environment, super friendly lady staff and great Chinese food. We ordered the King Pao tofu and also broccoli 🥦 dish, both were excellent. Would highly recommend Becky's.“

“I often take my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go their often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is appetizing and the crew is generous and cooperative. Every time we visit this place we have a gorgeous time. highly recommended.“

“We have a long history with this place. We used to go here for years pre-pandemic. We lived by the Lake and lived going here for our vegan Chinese fix. I even used them for catering a work event back in the day. I was so sad that well after things opened back up, they kept their dining room closed and were take out only. To my joy, they have opened their dining room again. We went there tonight for my birthday. It was every bit as good as I remember it from years ago. The cooks and the server were very friendly and helpful. The prices were very reasonable for what it costs everywhere else around here to go out to eat. We had the salt and pepper fake chicken, wonton soup, bean rolls, general tao's chicken, and pan-fried noodles with gluten puffs. We ordered way too much and had to bring some of it home with us. Everything was made fresh and was piping hot. I can't even pick a favorite. All of it was so good. In all these years, I've never had anything I didn't love at this restaurant. Today was no exception. I'm so thrilled they survived the pandemic intact and as good as ever.“

“My boyfriend and I came in today after school to place a to-go order. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed with open arms they were quick to take our order and the food came out pretty fast. We had the Special Beef noodle soup. It was AMAZING!! the beef was so tender and so flavorful. ( I’m a picky eater so the Bok choy wasn’t my favorite but that was a easy fix but simply not eating it lol) 10/10 Will be coming here very often! ( I added a bit of hotsauce)“

“This has and is by far the best Chinese restaurant I've been to in my life! I have grown up going to this place. When the pandemic happened they had up until recently only take out but thankfully they opened back up for folks to eat inside. I recommend coming here. ?“

“If you like the predecessor of 8th St Cafe, called D&A cafe at the corner of Webster st cross 7th st 20 years ago, you would love this Hay Yue restaurant.I came for dinner today. The dishes are $20-$25 each, not too bad considering minimum wage is $16 an hour. If you want to enter value mode, you can get $39.99 for 3 dishes in smaller portions.The bamboo lamb brisket in clay pot is as delicious as you would expect. The one in my photo is a small portion version. A lot of lamb, very generous.Scrambled egg with prawns is a Hong Kong classic dish and this restaurant cooked it very well. The eggs are creamy as it should be. You can compare it with scrambled egg with bitter melons, which is another style that cooked the eggs a bit more. I like the creamy one more. This restaurant cooked these two dishes in two different styles that they should be, very good job here.If you like spicy food, you can give sichuan stir-fried chicken a try. It is surprisingly spicy enough to taste good.They have some customizations for clay pot rice which are not shown in the menu. For example, we can order a larger size of chicken pot rice with added preserved meat. I am not fond of pot rice in general, but they are very popular in this restaurant. People started ordering them at around 10:30 am!You will not be disappointed with the milk tea with condensed milk as well.Hay Yue restaurant is definitely a strong character in chinatown that you should put it on top of your taste menu, especially now other good ones were folded or gone.“

“I'm new to East Oakland. I recently started keto and I called these guys trying to order something that fit into my diet. They were more than helpful and made me two special dishes that were keto friendly. They brought it to my house and delivered it to the door for 26 bucks. I love this place and I recommend it to anyone their customer service is phenomenal and the food is just as good. They made me an egg foo young that was zero carb and made me salt and pepper pork that did not have any breading and was also zero carb. On top of that they were super friendly about it and had no problem making me something special. I have ordered this same thing now several times and I will keep coming back.“

“The food was very good“

“In every neighborhood you have the good Chinese Food restaurant.. and the other one. This is the good one! ;-) There.. I just saved you weeks of experimentation. Your welcome lol

( Try the salt n pepper pork - it's SUPER bomb! )“

“Really solid Chinese food. I've now gotten the won ton soup, chow mein, and Mongolian beef a few times. Bottom line is this is my new go-to Chinese spot.The service has been prompt and friendly (I've always got take away).The location is bare bones but clean.Chicken Chow Mein was a large portion, great flavor, and the chicken was cooked perfectly (thin cut, tender, tasty; most places overcook). I do wish the noodles were more al dente, they were a bit soft for me. There could also be more chicken.Mongolian beef was my favorite, really tasty, pretty classic brown Mongolian sauce with Sichuan pepper.The won ton was solid too, I can't find better in the immediate area. Broth was good. So many won tons! They were good, shrimp and (I think) ground pork inside. Shrimp were tender (another thing many places overcook). Pork filling was kinda bland but given other flavors it's fine. Other stuff in there: BBQ pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, maybe some beef, some greens .... But just a few pieces of each.“

“I tried their yingyang dumplings ? & cilantro mushroom sui mai. It was good but didn’t completely hit the spot for me. Maybe those weren’t their best or they had an off day in the kitchen - I’d be down to try a different dumpling, the food was pretty decent 4/5“

“Chicken Gourmet Express is a simple Chinese Takeout Place, I think they're cash only.There's a variety of entree options and meal options (e.g "fried rice with 2 entrees", "white rice with 2 entrees", "chow mein and fried rice with 2 entrees", etc.)I've been a couple times when I was in the area, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to get there.For a Chinese takeout cafe (like a Panda Express) I'd say it's pretty good. I've mainly tried the battered chicken stuff and veggies, but the entrees seemed pretty fresh.Sign of the times, a fried rice and 2 entrees was $13.40 (including tax), but it was a lot of food.Not trying to biased against Panda Express because sometimes it gets the job done, I like this place for a quick and easy meal.“