“The space was much larger than I anticipated so plenty of room to spread out. Love the Friday hours where they don't close after lunch so I don't have to hurry to get there. Staff was attentive and super friendly and we really enjoyed the food. If, like us, you just want them to bring the food - order at once and they bring everything when it is ready. Since some of the items come to the table super hot this allows some time to cool down. If you want things more in courses, stagger your order. We enjoyed a Foggy Day IPA, the Xiao Long Bao (probably my fav), Pan-fried Pork Buns (wait, this might be my fav), and Chicken with Shiitake Mushroom Dumpling. So fun to share and can't wait to go back and try more. I would like to know who thought Country and Western was the right choice of tunes to set the stage.“
“This place is amazing! They always have a line out the door for lunch. Although the space is very small, Jo, it kind of has to be that way.When you walk up the window shows you amazing noodle options, and they have other stuff as well obviously. Potstickers to pork buns, you name it. But what I really want to call out Right now is their fried Chicken.When you walk in directly to your left, look for the fried Chicken. If you like the colonels 11 spices, you're going to love this even more. They're sweet and sour chicken is fairly good too, just nowhere near as impressive as the fried chicken.Sold by weight, and always tasty. I stopped in for a little something every time I walk by.Unless there are more than half a dozen people in line, which happens all the time, but they definitely move fast.Yum!“
“Local Chinese food market vibe. Great service. And VERY delicious and affordable pastries. Strongly recommend. I loved the Taro pineapple bun and cant believe they sell 5 small pine apple buns for less than $4!!! We got 7 pastries for less than $10!“
“Used to be old D&A Cafe. But the funny thing is that it is now under the ownership of the bbq/roast duck lady from a super market that my mom used to go to. The food here is good and the portions are big. We usually get the wontons only soup and then the 3 items as it comes with soup. Their braised fish with tofu is amazing. Highly recommend. Their fried spare ribs / sweet and sour spareribs and green beans with chicken is a good staple as well. The service is fast. That is all you need. Ambience is nice but again remain the same as old D&A cafe. They got newer bench and tables though.“
“Ordered on DoorDash this week, first time customer and the food was delicious. I ordered honey walnut shrimp, good portion, flavor (not soggy, not too sweet), BBQ pork buns - tasty & crab wontons - crispy. Probably going to order again and try other dishes.“
“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!“
“I preface this by saying my family has gone to Peony Seafood Restaurant for a lot of years. My wife and I had a smaller wedding banquet there, and I've been there for several banquet and large events, as well as for dim sum lunches.Currently this is one of the only big restaurants left in Oakland Chinatown, it's in the second floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza where there's parking below.Bottom line the dim sum and dinner menu is pretty tasty and authentic. Dim Sum time can be pretty busy, they do have a backroom/VIP room with a slightly upgraded experience with a slightly higher tea price (it's likely to get seated quicker there).Their dinner menu is pretty solid as well.“
“So freaking delicious!!! I barely eat Chinese food but this HIT THE SPOT. Yo, EVERYTHING was savory and delicious. Service was great! Food came out pretty quickly. 10/10 recommend! The prices were amazing and definitely makes me want to come back.“