Forget what you know about fried fish, Chef Green breaks those rules in the best way possible. When you approach you're greeted and welcomed with a smile. There may be a line but you can't rush perfection and a sign that it's worth the wait. His fried fish is perfection. Paired with his custom sauce it lives up to the hype and will probably be one of the best fried fish dishes you've had. The garlic fries that came with it were perfectly fried and had just the right amount of garlic and salt. If you see the sign make sure you pullover! read more

Chef Green - Fried Fish - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

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I came on a Tuesday and got chopped cheese tacos. Fresh, crispy fried cheese on the outside and flavorful, well-seasoned beef, onions and other goodies on the inside. $16 for two. It was filling and tasted great. The Yee sauce brought it all together. It took a little time to get the order but that should be expected for an independently run pop-up. Chef Green prepares efficiently, with his 3 year old son taking orders and his god-daughter putting orders out. That same week, I came on Friday and got the fish and fries for $20. It was a wait, but again, to be expected and well worth it! Fish was fresh, hot and crispy, seasoned perfectly. Garlic fries were also great! That Yee sauce is a must! Located by West Oakland BART station, so I was able to pick up food and hop back on BART back home. Not really anywhere to sit and eat other than a small bench so plan on taking it with you. read more

Chef Green - Chopped cheese tacos - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

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Finally got to pull up on Chef Green! I'd been following him on IG for some time but living out of the area, my visits to Oakland didn't correlate with the operating hours. Sweet spot: I grew up in West Oakland and lived not far from Chef Green's location. I wanted to try the tacos and the fish but wasn't sure what was on the menu (and didn't care lol) but it was fish fry Thursday. Customers have the option to add garlic fries (looked and smelled delicious). I just got the fish and thank goodness because the portions were huge. I had never had (fresh) garlic on fried fish but I will from now on..so good! Lots of regular customers which warmed my heart to see. Chef Green was kind, thanked me for my business and now I gotta plan a trip to get some tacos! Thank you for looking out for the West, Chef Green! read more

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Chef Green's Chicken tacos are hella good! I believe I first found out about him by Bay Area Foodz. I was finally able to make it on a Tuesday during my lunch. It took a while for my order as there were a lot of people ahead of me. I've made it to a block party once as well. I can't really go like I want because I'm on the other side of town and can't make it during my lunch. Lately he's been making fish, but I haven't tried that. read more

Chef Green - Chicken Taco - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

The fish was good but the fries were hard and kinda mid. The taco is very greasy. It would be a 3 star but there was a hair in my food :( read more

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Wow! I finally made it to the most sought-after fried fish in the East Bay! It's Friday...skies are blue, the temperature is perfect for a 20 minute drive and my stomach is reminding me I haven't eaten yet. To Chef Green's it is! I had been seeing this man on my timeline for a little while now. I finally decided to follow him to see what his spot was about. Every post was nothing but deliciousness so I decided to pull up TODAY! People had already begun to gather. I waited longer than necessary because it was my first time. I didn't realize everyone standing around had already ordered. Once I placed my order I waited about 15-20 mins for my number to be called! "25!" I raised my hand and was given a basket too heavy for one hand to hold. I politely thanked him, wrapped my food, grabbed a few napkins and headed back to my car. All you need is your thumb and index finger to enjoy this well seasoned fried fish and garlic fries. Fried food is something I'm trying to ease out of my diet. I do pretty good but on a day like today it was worth the cheat! Chef Green gives his heart to what he's preparing. He does it all while tending to the future little chef. It is getting harder and harder to find good people serving good food. If you're in West Oakland on a Friday pull up and support this gentleman. He opens at 12 and will close when he sells out! I hope you try it! read more

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Chef green has amazing fish plates. I haven't try his other food yet, but that fish is seasoned to perfection. The batter is out of this world amazing. I love how he interacts with all his customers, even while cooking the fish, which from what I see is freshly cooked per order, Definitely get down there and try his food come early before they sell out because he does sell out every day read more

After so many times trying to make it on time to try this greatness...FINALLY First off @chefgreen510 is very respectful and a friendly person. Even though he is busy will still squeeze in a small conversation with you. Second the hype is real one of the best fried fish ive had in the bay area. The batter is perfect not thick at all and not greasy. Outside part of the fish was very crispy and crunchy and the fish was nice and soft and not dry at all. My favorite part is that the fish had such an easy on the nose smell. For being fried it definitely did not smell like its been just sitting there for hours. Also love the fact that he makes small batches at a time. Ohh lets not forget get the fries was covered in FRESH garlic and just about the right touch. I came all the way from Palo Alto and let me say it did not disappoint. @chefgreen510 even blessed me with an extra piece. Definitely coming back. Also his Niece was out there hustling as well. Perfect little mid day dessert. read more

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Man this really some of the best fish I ever had...I'm use to corn meal batter but I believe this a flower batter and it didn't fail at all...fish was fresh hot flavorful u can just squeeze lemon on it and it's up...and you can taste that he cook in fresh grease...chef was real kool he cooking greeting and still interacting with the people...its in the hood but I promise you good read more

Chef Green - Fried fish and garlic rosemary fries - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

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Fish Fry Friday ! This fish is seasoned and fried perfectly. Usually I don't like garlic fries because of their sogginess, but Chef Green's are crispy and delicious! It was worth the wait. And he has a beautiful personality. read more

Got to tried Chef Green's Fried Basa Fish today and it didn't disappoint. Waited for an hour, but let me tell ya, it is worth it, every minute!!!! The fish was seasoned very well and fried perfectly. It is easily one of the best fried fish I ever had and I have had many!!! read more

Chef Green - Fried Basa Fish with Garlic Fries!! It is smokin!!! - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was awesome and chef green a man of the people great energy makes you feel welcome even with how busy it can get. Great food!!!

Pulled up to Chef Green in Oakland and grabbed the surf & turf tacos was smackin and not lackin Shrimp was seasoned perfect cook where the shrimp snaps when you bite it! steak was juicy, and that combo together just hits different. They even throw the tortilla on the grill with cheese on both sides that extra touch makes it next level. Bayareakulture read more

I've been following Chef Green on IG for quite some time and he was only selling tacos at the time. I finally made my way to get some and I was a little disappointed. He was late setting up which only added to the already lengthy wait time. I ordered surf and turf tacos which were just okay. I could taste cinnamon and I didn't like that. I should've ordered the birria taco but I didn't. Fast forward to Nov 2024... I won a free order of his fried chicken and garlic fries for guessing the correct pounds of chicken he posted. When I say DELICIOUS I mean DEE-PHUCKIN-LICIOUS THIS IS HOW TF YOU FRY CHICKEN. Redeemed! He seasoned the shit out of the chicken AND the fries. Flavor combustion and PERFECTLY crispy and juicy. He sells fried fish and fries that I look forward to trying as well. I have to try his birria tacos too, but I'll pass on the surf and turf ones. read more

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Fish is so good! One of the best I've had in Oakland! I have yet to try the surf and turf tacos but I am sure they are just as good! read more

I saw Chef Green pop up in my Instagram feed one day since I click on Mexican food posts and the tacos in the video looked so good. A friend of mine and I had tried to find him earlier this year but couldn't find him. I recently started to follow ChefGreen510 and he posted he would be there on Taco Tuesday (sorry, no Taco Tuesday promos) so we went today. This is one of those run, don't walk to get some great tacos and peach cobbler. Unfortunately as newbies we weren't sure how to order and sadly, we still aren't 100% sure. The picture on the payment sheet shows a Birria Taco and underneath it shows, Chicken, Beef, Oxtail. I ordered a Chicken and a Beef Taco which I got. I think Chef Green offers the taco with all three meats together. We plan to go again so we will clarify if all the meats is the standard taco. As we know, you can order a Chicken Taco and a Beef Taco separately but all three meats together is probably outstanding. To the serious part, absolutely love the tacos cooked with a pile of cheese on the grill, tortilla on top, more cheese, some of the drippings sprinkled on top and diced onions with cilantro to top it off. The whole package results in a nice crunch to outside of the taco giving it a crunchy shell texture. The chicken and the beef/ox tail is flavored just right and tender. Overall a nice flavorful taco with a slight outside crunch from the grilled cheese outside. It doesn't have a conssume dipping sauce but it is juicy so you don't really need it. I think they offer sour cream too if you want some. I ordered two peach cobblers too. The peach cobbler is pretty good. I like thicker and more Al dente peaches but Chef Green does make one of the better peach cobblers I have tried. The tacos, customer service and Chef Greens infectious smile makes you feel like you are hanging out at his place for good food and conversation. If you haven't been there, you need to go and yourself some great tacos. I drove almost an hour and the food was well worth the drive. read more

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Checked the ig page. There are no hours posted on Yelp. Hours were Tuesday, noon until sold out. It's 1:11pm and there is nothing here. Disappointing. I don't livd in Oakland so I went out of my way. read more

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Overall, 8 out of 10. I waited for an hour to receive my order. I got there around 12:15p.m. and placed my order after about 20 to 25 minutes of waiting more people started to show up some of the people he seemed to know personally ...I'm not sure if they ordered before I got there, but it seemed like they had just gotten there and ordered and when the first batch of fish came out around 1 o'clock they got their order before me even though they ordered after me it seemed so there was a bit of favoritism from what I could gather. It was also advertised on his Instagram that he made homemade tartar sauce, and presumably homemade hot sauce to which was not present today because I overheard him say he was running behind, even though he posted on his Instagram very early in the morning, saying that he was getting ready for the day ....no big deal though really, he still provided packets of tartar sauce and hot sauce, but I would have loved to taste his homemade tartar sauce. Besides the hold time and the lack of certain items, the fish was very good, nice portions, reasonable price in my opinion and the flavor was very good. I would say he needs to get an extra fryer so that he can do more in less time since he's the only one cooking it. It's on a street corner. Nothing much to say about that. Just take your food and go home and eat it or go and eat it in your car because you don't want to eat it cold before it gets soggy. The fish was cooked beautifully buttery/flaky/melt in your mouth. And the fries had a good amount of garlic on them and were cooked well. I appreciate shoestring fries over thick cut fries any day. I will be returning eventually but maybe I'll get there even earlier to avoid being overstepped by a family friend. $20/plate 1hr wait 3piece fish(basa) with garlic fries read more

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Food: it's fish Friday today and when I tell you that the fish was hot, crispy on the outside and moist in the inside and seasoned to perfection, also the garlic fries was perfectly seasoned and the assortment of dipping sauces was A-1. I'm so happy I made the decision to make it out today Service: I was greeted with a smile and what was on the menu today. She also told me the days and hours of operation including what food is served on those days. Super informative. The location is on the corner of 1575 7th street Oakland ca. Chef Green and his team was standing on business today. Working really hard and the wait was a little long but super worth the wait and I'll do it again. The ambiance was nice and clean and there was a good amount of people patiently waiting and supporting his amazing business. Chefs kiss ‍ read more

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Some of the best fish i ever had! Go get you some.. Chef Green a stand up guy as well, real charismatic dude! read more

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ordered some fried basa and french fries at a fair. the seasoning was on point, really enjoyed the fish. it was a little salty without a drink but the flavors were kickin!! the garlic fries were perfect, not too salty, and very fragrant. everyone at the booth was really kind which made experience even better. read more

Chef Green - fried basa and garlic fries - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

#ThisFeedsMySoul #CynBites I'm a taco snob and have high expectations for my food, Chef Green version knocks the ball out of the park. The tacos are truly orgasmic! You will totally jizz in your pants. I died and went to foodie heaven...yes, they are that damn good. I am all the way on the other side of the Country still thinking about these damn tacos. ‍All of the hype on the gram is legit. QuesaBirria Beef These tacos are hands down the absolute best Birria tacos, EVER! Freshly made tacos. All orders are made to order, be prepared to wait a bit while Chef cooks. The shells are dipped in the consommé then cooked, giving the tacos a whole other level of flavor. The trifecta of meat blend, out of this world...oxtails?!?! Beef short ribs?!?? So F-in good! All of the beef was tender, moist and seasoned extremely well. The melted cheese crust on the outside...oh holy hell!!! Golden brown cheese crust that gives you the crunch you want and the pull that is money shot worthy...all at the same time. Tacos are stuffed well, then topped with the traditional onion and cilantro. I was speechless the entire time while eating them. QuesaBirria Chicken All of the same deliciousness as the beef except the meat is chicken. Perfectly seasoned, tender chicken and full of flavor. I absolutely recommend you go here. I literally landed in SFO for a business trip, Uber guy was raving about Chef Green. I peeped Chef G on Insta, dropped my bags off at the hotel and caught an Uber to Oakland. Like yeah, it's that serious! So, yeah, eat some for the fein on the R Coast. Location Follow @Chefgreen510 on IG to know when and where the truck is going to be. Bart station is a couple blocks away. Payment: Cash, CashApp, Venmo Get there early! Truck is open until sell out. Bring your own chair if you want to sit there to eat the taco while they are hot. read more

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Great experience! The chef is friendly and inviting . The fish is the best fried fish I've had in a very very long time. It was our first time and he let us sample some before purchasing. The fish was crispy but melted in your mouth when you ate it. I can't wait to come back and try the tacos! I do wish there was somewhere to sit and enjoy this but I drove home a little under 20 min away and it was still warm and delicious. read more

Chef Green - Fried Fish (comes with fries too! ) - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: well is it west Oakland lol 7th and Peralta but inthe chef green bubble 10/10 Not fast food but amazing food made to order * he carefully crafts every order Follow on IG to see when he will be at the spot read more

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I love Taco Tuesdays and Chef Green's corner stand hit the spot with very filling tacos. Packed with meat, cheese, and a greasy crunch, two tacos were a perfect pair. BYOC Bring Your Own Chair read more

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Listen... Chef Green did NOT come to play! The fried fish was hot, crispy, and packed with flavor, and the tacos were so good people were going back for more. He catered for our wedding group and not a single person was disappointed -- which is almost unheard of. The energy, the food, everything was on point! read more

Fantastic fish, delicate and crispy. Very friendly guy, located on the corner of a street but not too busy so it didn't feel loud or crowded. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Best tacos and best fish in all of Northern California Hands down Chef green is an excellent man who runs an amazing business. He is the definition of hard work and dedication. A true gem and staple in the Bay Area read more

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Chef Green doesn't miss! The food is top notch and he makes everyone feel at home. I highly recommend making the drive regardless of where you live. The food is made with love. read more

Chef Green - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

Let me start this review with a little background. I'm pescatarian and I love fried food and when I tell you, I have had all the popular fried fish spots. I wanna say about 90% of anywhere that was self fried fish I have had in the Bay Area and by far Chef Green has thee best fried fish in the bay hands down it's not debatable. I have driven from deep San Jose to the opposite side of Oakland multiple times just to buy Chef Green's fried fish. The quality of the fish, the breading the seasoning the crispiness is perfect. That's how you want a fried fish to be. That's just the fish side chef Green as a person has a great personality really cares about the community cares about his customers always strives to give the best service with a smile and I'm grateful for that! Chef Green no matter where your pop-up is I'll have to come by and support more often. Thank you for blessing us with your cooking Yeeee! read more

Fish was cooked to perfection and I couldn't stop eating the garlic fries. Service was quick and he's a very nice person. read more

I heard about this place on news and heard Keith lee rated as a great food find so i wanted to try out..Customer service was great. They were busy and handled the crowd in the correct way. The steak tacos were really good and tasty! The amount of steak was plenty and seasoned to perfection! The cheese was on point. On the bottom of the taco there is a layer of cheese that is grilled on to tortilla so it has a crispy cheese layer. It was nice to be able to add salsa and sour cream yourself. This was a great find. I can't wait to try the fish fry and anything else he comes up with! You can tell the chef is very humble with all the recent press. He cares about what he is serving to his customers and appreciates them. This is the kind of place you want to support as you can see the passion in the chef in person and it is reflected in his food. Definitely a go to spot going into rotation for lunch! Tacos were $9 each they were so big that is was worth. read more

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Went there today $9.00 for one little pricey for me . Tasted ok Not worth $9.00 I'm just saying. read more

Chef Green Tacos and Fried fish are both in a lane of their own. Tacos are unique with lots of flavor. Don't forget to ask for extra lime because it really sets it off. Food is made to order, whenever the stars align I'm getting food from Chef Green. read more

Chef Green - Steak, and Chicken Tacos. The cheese skit on the tortilla is the star for me! - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is so good, Great customer service. Make sure you follow his instagram page @ chefgreen510. He accepts Venmo/ cash app / Apple Pay / cash. read more

Chef Green - Fish & Garlic fries - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

Get anything! You can't go wrong! My favorite is the fried fish... I could eat it everyday!

He's chicken tacos are the bomb! I loved them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

The food was amazing, the service impeccable and for it to be in the heart of west Oakland the environment is so welcoming. Chef green always makes sure your order is hot and delicious when you get it. His team is A1! read more

So I was looking for a taco truck to cater my 30th birthday/graduation picnic and I ran across Chef Green's IG page and reached out to him to discuss pricing but at the time all I seen posted were birria tacos. I asked him if he'd be able to do street tacos since I wasn't a fan of birria styles tacos and he said sure but he would love for me to try his first before coming to the conclusion I didn't like birria. I came to one of his pop ups, tried his birria and he made me a believer. His tacos just pack more flavor, seasoning, and juice that had been missing from the previous places I'd tried. Long story short, I booked him to cater for my birthday and I've been a supporter since from his weekly popups, to the summer cookouts. Chef Green and his family are very professional and polite, so you know the customer service is A1. Go try it out for yourself, it's everything everyone has been saying it is. read more

Chef Green - Beef & Chicken Birria - Food Stands Near Me - Oakland, California

Tacos were absolutely Amazing! The best tacos I've ever had in Oakland!!! Chef Green is a must try!