truly one of my favorite brunch places in Oakland. the crispiness of the roti, the juiciness of the chicken, and then the creaminess of the avocado creates harmony in every bite. let me stop gate-keeping and put you on to this halal Malaysian spot. grateful this is in Oakland. read more

Upscale Malaysian brunch spot. Excellent roti met with otherwise standard fare. The roti really is the star of the show. We ordered the roti comfort and garlic noodles. The flatbread was crispy and tender, with an enough chew to make it into a real meal item. It was served with a coconut curry with tofu and veggies. Unfortunately, both the curry and the garlic noodle dish were unremarkable. Competently executed but not unlike the versions you can get at any number of places around. My hunch is that the best meal here is the simplest: roti with fresh fruit. Crisp and sweet would pair well with the chewy bread. Or maybe just order the roti side for a snack. read more

This place is simple and delicious. It's a smaller and cute venue to be at. I recall being here like twice in the past year or so and it just gives me like a warm feeling, and I would come back here. It's very quiet and the ambience of the place adds to the charm. Also,, the roti is delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Came for lunch around 1:45pm with a friend, restaurant was pretty busy most tables were taken but we were able to place our order and grabbed a spot. Food: Plain Roti - great, nice crispy pan fried exterior with great flaky pull apart layers, slightly chewy interior, the pumpkin yellow curry dipping sauce was the perfect pairing, savory, mild coconut flavor with a hint of spice Kale Tea Leaf Salad - good, solid portion size, great variety of textures, nutty, savory, with a slight funky fermented tea leaf dressing, kale was pretty tender and shredded cabbage added a crispy freshness Garlic Noodles with Chicken - good, chicken was tender and well prepared, noodles had a nice bouncy chewy texture, nice pleasant garlic flavor, came with a generous amount of sambal which added a nice heat Service was good, quick and attentive, casual order at the counter and food is brought to your seat when ready. Water was self serve, utensils and plates were brought to out seats after we ordered. Food was well placed and fairly quick. Overall really enjoyed the meal at Aman, food was solid a great spot for a casual lunch, the roti really is the star definitely make sure you order one when you visit. read more

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10/10 would recommend this place. We really enjoyed the food, service, and vibes here! I can't have dairy so I appreciate being able to substitute the butter and milk. read more

Aman Cafe - Spicy oakshuka with a turmeric latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Lunch gem. Rich standout curry flavors. Nicely blended veggies and chicken (if desired). Phenomenal flaky Roti.Great ambiance, quiet, attentive service, lovely music, attractive simple setting. You order at the counter. read more

Malay roti at Aman Cafe is such a star! There's not many Oakland Malaysian spots, so when my girls and I had a free weekday lunch we ran over to check them out. The shop is located on busy Broadway, but if you park one street over/by the homes, you snag free street parking! They allow well-behaved small dogs, saw the cutest doodle at the next table. The menu is easy to read and I knew right away I wanted a savory roti and their mango lassi. The mango lassi was THICC gurl. It was refreshing, but know that it's rich honey. Vibrancy and flavor is the name of Malaysian dining. I love how low-key it is, and family friendly. We brought a little to our table, and she had lots of fun people watching. The garlic noodles looked yum too, got a lil spice to it, but the roti was the ultimate item to get. The sweet roti was a hit with the little, and she enjoyed her fruit and berries. The ambiance could do with a little more oomph though. Maybe some Malay music overhead? Or some fans/AC? The restroom is clean and a unisex stall, and I love that we have to bus our own plates. We love responsible dining. Can't wait to come back to Aman Cafe, highly recommend. read more

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Cool little spot! I got the roti with fruit and it was delish! They had all the fresh fruits I love on top of the roti like blueberries, strawberries, and bananas. It didn't taste too sweet and I'd totally come back to try the savory roti. read more

Aman Cafe - AMAN ROTI W/ FRUIT and latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Summary: Not bad, but there are better eats on Telegraph Details: So, the food at Aman isn't bad, for the most part. In fact, their tea leaf salad and roti (the actual roti itself) is pretty good! But those two limited options aside, we found the rest of our entrees pretty average, including too-salty garlic noodles, and a pretty forgettable curry dish to accompany the roti. Not a bad option if you're just a bit more selective with the menu and/or just looking for a roti snack, but for a full meal, you'll probably find something more satisfying a few blocks down on Telegraph. Accessibility: Spacious with plenty of accessible seating. read more

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Came here for a lunch to celebrate one of my friend's birthday around 12PM, and this place was popping off. There was a person at almost every table. The place is free seating ,but luckily, they were able to accommodate our group of 7 after reshuffling tables and asking people if they didn't mind moving. Parking was a little bit of a struggle to find around the cafe; but, we ended up finding some a couple of blocks down. The location is a little hidden, and we ended up accidentally walking past it at first. However, just pay attention to the signage above to find it. The place gets a lot of open sunlight and the inside has a nice interior with black wood accents and wooden tables. The place is less lit since the sunlight compensates for a lot of the light. For this place, you need to order from the front register, and they have plenty of menus to look at. The menu is broken down into savory, sweet and noodles/ rice dish categories and has a good amount of vegetarian options. A majority of the group ended up going with the Roti Comfort w/ Chicken, since most of us were craving a more meat-oriented dish. And this dish was absolutely delicious. The roti (which was nice and crispy) and the sauce they provided to accompany the chicken was flavorful and worth the try, leaving us wanting more to eat. I think this place is definitely a place I would frequent. My friends and I agreed that we would come back solely just to eat that dish again. This place has a very good rating on Yelp, and now I understand why after dining here. read more

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The place is small and clean. Service is good. You order at the register and they bring it out to you. The food was very flavorful and came out pretty quick. I would love to come back and try some of their other items on the menu. read more

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This place offers really good roti if you are looking for a decent roti spot! I ordered the Roti comfort with chicken which came with roti, a small saucepan of curry, and small dish of chicken, mixed veggies, and a side avocado in a flavorful curry sauce. This dish is pretty filling and felt a bit heavy as I continued eating and you can split it into 2 meals if you want. I would've wanted a bigger portion of the meat and vegetables in the curry sauce with the amount of roti I got. read more

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Excellent vegan and vegetarian food! We ordered roti and it was a very filling and satisfying meal. I would absolutely eat here again without hesitation. Service was excellent as well as the ambiance. read more

Aman Cafe - Comfort Roti ($16) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Really delicious food, but falls short a little bit: Green onion roti - huge size. Mostly flaky, but some parts were still a bit doughy Thai iced tea - wasn't sweetened which I was fine with, but since I ordered online, wish it was specified Crispy tofu rice bowl - no comment on the crispiness because I got it delivered so it's not the same as getting it in a restaurant. Very flavorful, but the green beans were a little too salty for my liking. Still a good bowl to get your macros in. Minor notes overall and tbh if I ate in-restaurant, I'd probably give them a 5 because ambiance often makes a difference lol. Worth trying out! read more

Aman Cafe is a cute cafe that serves surprisingly delicious food! I came here for lunch and was very impressed by both the quality and quantity of food. Definitely planning to come back and try some of their other dishes :) read more

Aman Cafe - ROTI COMFORT - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here for breakfast/brunch when they first opened a while back and was really interested because you don't find many Southeast Asian roti restaurants. I really enjoyed the flavour of the curry and how buttery and flaky the roti was. It isn't crispy throughout and I think that's what it makes it great because of the textural contrast. They also give a good amount of curry so you never feel like you can be generous with every bite. Don't be fooled by its look because it is quite filling. I've been back here two additional times and have always enjoyed the food. I will say that I have not had anything else beyond the roti so I can't speak on the garlic noodles. read more

I came here awhile ago and love their roti here! They have great dishes that are made fresh and not overly oily. They allow dogs in here if they're well behaved. Cute little cafe has a chic vibe to it. Service is great and they also have snacks and drinks. My friend got a mango lassi and it was thick and yummy. Loved the vibes here. Of you park a block or two away you don't need to pay for parking. Or else parking is available right outside that is metered. read more

The food here is DELICIOUS!!! Great bold flavor and the roti was crispy and flaky. At this restaurant, you order at the cashier first and then the food is brought to your table. Almost every table was taken at 1PM on a Saturday so it might be harder to find a table during peak hours The service was also very fast, I think our food was ready in less than 10 minutes. The chicken and potatoes rice bowl was much spicier than the roti comfort, but both were really tasty. I will definitely be back! read more

Aman Cafe - ROTI COMFO CHICKEN - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Best food! Everything was absolutely delicious. I never knew roti could be this good. Great service. Tea leaf salad is just the best thing I've eaten in a long time read more

I wanted to go to Teni East Kitchen but it was closed on a Sunday grrrr. Luckily, their sister restaurant was open so we popped in. I ordered the breakfast roti, pea shoot salad (which I'd seen on the menu at Teni), and garlic noodles with shrimp. Total before tip came out to around $50. Breakfast roti - 4/5. Super flaky and soft. Comes with curry and a stir fried breakfast situation with tempeh and carrots, topped with egg and a teeny slice of avocado. This is my first time ordering a dish with avocado and only getting a slice... usually they at least give me a half but it seems we need to cut costs where we can. Pea shoot salad - 3/5. This salad was way too salty and there was so much dressing that it turned the pea shoots slimy. If they went lighter on the dressing I think it would taste so much better. Garlic noodles - 4/5. These were a great texture, and coated in sauce. We paid $2 extra for shrimp and got about 6 shrimp. This is a casual spot to stop in. Food comes out pretty fast. You bus everything yourself. read more

Aman Cafe - ROTI BREAKFAST - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

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Be careful of the tea grounds in the thai tea. See picture for the black specs. Not appealing. Yelp led us wrong, so wrong on this one. Flavorless garlic noodles. Seriously these garlic noodles were flavorless and slimy and a waste of money. The side roti and extra cost for the dip at around $10 was a meh. They added black seeds to the roti which I dislike but didn't want them to take back because I didn't want them to throw it away and waste food. This was like a $35 meal and was NOT worth it at all. Would never come back...and I say this knowing that I love Thai Tea and roti but both are lacking. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. I demolished my plate. Nice quiet spot with generous portions and attentive staff. Order up front and enjoy at your leisure. I highly recommend trying the root garden. It had some pickled mango that brightened up the already delicious sauce. read more

The garlic noooodle was just tooo goood & they have a Turmeric LATTE!!!!!! Not what it sounds like & it was soooo delicious!!!!!

Spicy when supposedly mild. A slop of unbalanced sausages to vegetables, sauce just doesn't taste good either. Roti bread is too thick, like eating layered brick bread. Not the roti I normally would expect. Service was ok Matcha has way too much ice for the price read more

Aman Cafe - Iced Matcha Latte - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Strolling downtown Oakland looking for a yummy brunch/lunch spot, we came upon Aman Cafe and were extremely surprised by such an awesome, hidden-gem find! Traveling recently to Thailand, I fell in love with roti (flatbread) that can be used as a sweet or savory base for any meal. Aman Cafe specializes in rotis of all kinds, all day, plus a fun menu of salads, noodles, rice bowls, and drink specialties including coffees, smoothies, and more. Honestly, we were in roti heaven! I went with Roti Comfort (crispy roti with an array of freshly cooked vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, and string beans with chicken and avocado in a creamy, coconut sauce). The pairing together with the roti and a little side of chili oil was so comforting, truly hitting the mark! My husband ordered the garlic noodles with chicken and that dish was equally a burst of freshness and flavor with every bite. I loved the overall vibe of this spot (super clean and inviting) and watching others try roti dishes of all kinds for the first time together. The staff is helpful in explaining the menu and guiding you to top choices based on what you're craving/feeling. I would def. come back to try a sweet roti with fruit and condensed milk, and maybe even a breakfast roti topped with meat and an egg! To note: there are also vegan/vegetarian options here, something truly for everyone! Value, accessibility, innovation, and street parking have me sold for Aman Cafe ~ thank you for bringing something different and equally delicious to Oakland! read more

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Total hipster spot with tasty dishes, coffee and lassi. Dude at the counter was friendly and accommodated our timeline. Good place to stop for a casual bite. read more

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I had ordered the roti comfort with chicken, garlic noodles with shrimp and fresh squeezed orange juice. The food took a little to come out. The orange juice took the longest and it was really sour. The roti comfort with chicken was delicious and was enough to feed two people. I loved the small curry on the side. I was so disappointed with the garlic noodles, it looked so pretty but it had no flavor. This is a really cute cafe and a great place to grab coffee with friends. read more

Aman Cafe - GARLIC NOODLES - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great savory food. I had a friend visiting from out of town, and I asked him if he'd be willing to take a chance on this spot, since I'd never been here before. So.... We came here hoping for the best, and that's what we got. I had the breakfast roti, he had the Oakshuka, and the third person in our party had an egg and roti. The roti is delicious. The breakfast (which I think was vegan) gave up nothing in flavor. And they gave us quite a bit of avocado, which I love. I'm really looking forward to going back there, as there were quite a few dishes on the menu I'd like to try (roti w/fruit sounds especially good.) read more

Omg... the roti comfort with chicken was fire!!!!!!!! I love great roti canai, and it's hard to find in the Bay. This was amaaaazzzzzzinnnnnnggggg! It's a casual cafe that also serves very solid coffee drinks, and service is kind and efficient. I already loved its nextdoor sister restaurant Teni East, and I love the food from these folks even more!!! Ps, the space is relatively quiet & very conducive to having a conversation with friends or doing work on your laptop. Highly recommend the roti here!!! read more

Malaysian roti and curry. Good flavor and spice level. Friendly staff. Order at counter, find table and food arrives within 10 min.

Stopped into Aman Cafe on a Sunday afternoon and immediately found a seat--always a good start. I ordered the Roti Comfort with chicken and a coffee, and wow... no notes. The entire meal was flavor-packed and deeply satisfying. Every bite was well-seasoned, hearty, and exactly what I was hoping for. Great atmosphere, smooth service, and incredible food. 10/10. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area! read more

Aman Cafe - ROTI COMFO CHICKEN - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Aman cafe is a MUST hit every time I go to Norcal, specifically the Berkeley/Oakland area. Amon cafe is serving some of the best roti in the area. I've been here twice now and each time I can't wait to come back and experience it again. Service/Ambiance: The interior of the restaurant is sleek, clean, and pretty minimal. I like that everything seems organized and aesthetic, especially the coffee station and ordering counter. Whoever is doing the decor has great taste! I like that the restaurant gets a lot of natural light. The service here is usually good so no complaints. Note: One thing to be aware of is that the hours are a bit weird they only open for about five hours so just look at the time and dates. Apparently they close on Tuesdays. Food Consensus: My favorite is the roti comfort with chicken. Absolute 10/10. The roti is buttery, flaky, and comes out nice and hot. It's everything you could want and more!! The veggies and chicken with that sauce and avocado is just pure bliss. The creamy potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and chicken just work so well together with that roti. I like that they give you a side of that coconut sauce to have with everything and I like that there are two pieces of orange as a kind of dessert or refresher. My sister who is pescatarian had the root garden and she really liked it. She let me try some of the green onion roti and it was chefs kiss. Next time I plan on getting the roti breakfast and some type of roti dessert. This place deserves so much more hype and attention because it's seriously the bomb. Try it out for yourself and see what you've been missing. read more

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the breakfast roti y'all . i think about it at least twice a week. friendly staff, too. i gotta bring friends here.

The service was incredible, very considerate staff! We got great recommendations as first time customers. The food was so comforting and really flavorful. The drinks were great as well! I don't think their menu has any misses. The inside was clean and it felt both laid back and nice! read more

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Came to Aman Cafe on a whim and really impressed! You order at the counter and then grab a seat before the staff brings out your trays. Beware fingers, that food comes out HOT. Honestly though, I couldn't wait and just had to tear into the roti. It was SO FLAKEY and there were SO MANY LAYERS! They also give you just a little extra pot of curry on the side which was very much appreciated! I went with the roti comfort plate which is a vegetarian curry. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and still had a bit of bite. I liked the mix of mushrooms, fried tofu, carrots, and parsnips. The bursts of fresh spring onions was also really quite tasty! My plate was $14.99 before tax and tip and it was very filling. There was also no rush while eating so I just enjoyed my solo date sitting by the window and enjoying my meal. I would happily come back to try more of the menu! read more

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Simple, delicious, unique menu. Chill, understated environment. Staff was perfect too. read more

This casual, chic cafe served us some of the most delicious food we've had in the Bay (which is a high bar). Our only complaint were the portions but we savored every bite. read more

Aman Cafe - AMAN ROTI W/ FRUIT CHICKEN AND POTATOES - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Aman Café does one thing pretty well. Yes, their menu has more things on it, but they mostly taste the same. The rotis are big and flaky, and the accompaniments are vegetarian friendly and flavorful enough. Went here once when it first opened, and again a few months ago with some friends. Still good, and it's a pretty spot, but I feel like it could be more? read more

Roti for a Mexican has to be if a tortilla de harina and naan had a baby, and dare I say this Roti is better than both? Is the Indian and Mexican community coming for me now? Don't come for me, come for this food, it's to live for! This Malaysian food is a vegan delight! read more

Aman Cafe - TROPICAL ROTI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Aman Cafe is a cool place to go when you want a modern yet international breakfast or lunch in a hip location. First of all they are a first class coffee shop serving an excellent brew, but they also serve Indian style Roti served American style with savory or sweet toppings, much as you might enjoy a crepe in an upscale American / French breakfast joint. They also serve a delicious garlic noodle lunch, with your choice of chicken, tofu or shrimp. The noodles are delicious with just the perfect texture. You can accompany this with a Mango Lassi or from a choice of other smoothie type drinks. The interior is impeccable and modern with progressive music featuring catchy beats. The service is also excellent, friendly and prompt. They have a good Internet connection and is a good place to settle down to do some work. I was excited to find this interesting and unique location and highly recommend giving the place a try. read more

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