I ordered Joop Joop Thai for family gathering, so we got to try a lot of dishes. It was really…read moreexcellent! Firstly, the food is not the run-of-the-mill Thai food - it has tons of flavor and dishes seemed more authentically spiced than other restaurants I've tried. The prices are right, and JoopJoop is a cut above - something special. Highlights were the Pad Kee-Mao, which was super tasty and the red curry was also excellent. The Phadtai is unique and flavorful, like street food in Thailand. I'd say if you like things on the mild side, definitely dial down on the spicyness when ordering. But for me I like it hot!

Just ordered Pad See Ew for dinner tonight. So bomb! However, I took off one star because they only…read moregave me a few pieces of beef so I had more noodles than anything. Either way, it was still really good and I would definitely order from here again.

I have decided that the temescal neighborhood is one of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. There…read moreare just so many delicious restaurants here! I have been super excited to try hawking bird, and it did not disappoint. We got the satay chicken salad, curry fried chicken rice bowl, pickles, and the calamansi soda. Satay chicken salad -- very fresh and flavorful. the grilled chicken was very well marinated, and had lots of flavor. It came with a vinaigrette and a yummy peanut dipping sauce on the side. We thought it could use a little more greens, as the portion felt somewhat small. Curry fried chicken bowl -- this was our favorite thing that we got! The curry was flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it over the chicken and rice. There was a healthy portion of fried chicken and rice, which we appreciated. The chicken itself was super crispy and yummy. All of the components went very well together, and we really loved this one! Pickles -- this was just okay to me. the pickled vegetables consisted of assorted veggies including green beans, peppers, and cabbage. The veggies had a slight sweetness to them, but also were spicy! Not my favorite, but still pretty good. Calamansi soda -- honorable mention because I love calamansi and was so excited to see that they had this as an option! If you are a calamansi lover, you definitely enjoy this. it was crisp, refreshing, and had an authentic calamansi flavor. I'd definitely get it again! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! We thought that the portions were the perfect size for sharing, which we loved. Next time, I'd definitely get the curry rice bowl again because it was so good! The decor was super cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are craving a chicken dish, we recommend you check this place out!

Went Sat 7/18 around 5:45pm…read more Food was okay but does not compare to the food they used to serve at hawker fare (used to go to the prior location way back in the day in Oakland, and then the hawker fare location in SF). Order at the counter and they bring food to you. - kmg: The sauce did the khao mun gai did not taste as flavorful (less funky, more watered down). - green beans: similar to above, more watered down flavors. Was expecting more funk and spice and sweetness like what they used to serve. - tater tots: crunchy with a hint of tom yum (I think) seasoning - Lao sausage: a tad dry, again would want more flavorful seasoning Slow service (took 20 mins for us to get our soup broth that came with our rice dish, and prob 30 mins for us to get a side of pickles). Ambiance as loud and echoey and it sounded like a large fan or blender was going for a long time (which was still decently loud despite us sitting furthest end from the kitchen).

The food is delicious! Best tofu stew I've ever had! The jap chae was amazing!!! Definitely need to…read morecome back

Getting together with one of my besties, we ended up choosing Korean food for dinner. She suggested…read moreDaol Tofu because she enjoyed her previous experience there. The restaurant is super casual with minimal decor. Definitely gives it a family-run feel. There's a good amount of seating, and it's pretty spacious. The service by the staff was just average. We weren't really checked on, they had some hiccups, and they gave a weird response. Our food also took a while to come out. My bestie and I shared the Seafood Pancake, and I got the Dolsot Bibimbap with Chicken. The pancake was nothing special, and the seafood was a bit rubbery; it wasn't all that crispy. My bibimbap was good; it was loaded with lots of veggies and meat, and I loved the crispy rice. My friend seemed to enjoy her dish as well. Overall, I felt the food was average here and a bit pricey individually, but good for family style. With so many Korean restaurants in Oakland, I feel like Daol Tofu is pretty mid. Find them off Telegraph Ave. with street parking around.

Busy Thursday lunch rush, waited a little bit but food was very much worth it. Got two sandwiches…read more Takes card.

I didn't have a good experience here. They got 2 out my 3…read moreitems on my order wrong. I ordered grilled beef bahn mi and got pork/chicken mystery meat. I wanted to stop here before heading to labor & delivery at Kasier so I couldn't go back to fix my order. Then the cashier was also too bothered on his phone to notice that my Thai iced tea was also missing. I ordered spring rolls and the sauce was too watery for my liking. I'd love to support a seemingly new neighborhood joint, but they dropped the ball & I won't be back. Other than that the Bahn Mi was longer/bigger than most Viet locations.

I had a nice first time experience at Becky's Chinese Restaurant…read more It was after my medical appt, and I decided to cruise up to the Rockridge area of Oakland. It was around 2:45pm on a sunny Tuesday. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and directed to a table up front. They offered me ice water and a menu. This place has a nice cozy atmosphere with earth tones and an asian theme. I ordered: - Fried Prawns - Wor Won Ton Soup, Medium The food came out fast. The fried prawns were excellent! Fresh Prawns with tasty and crisp batter. The wor won ton soup was mostly colorful veggies, some pieces of meat, and some dumplings. It's okay, everyone has a different recipe. This must be the healthy version of wor won ton soup. The fortune cookie was stale. What was kind of weird was the "All Gender" restroom was dark and gloomy. Overall, a good experience and I would return. Street parking.

Had a decent takeout experience here for dinner on a weeknight. Walked in and placed an order for…read moretakeout, and was told it would take 25 minutes. The order was ready when promised. I got the garlic chicken (3.5/5) and the house special chow mein (3.5/5). The food was fine but not memorable or flavorful. Giving them half a point for being a couple dollars cheaper than my regular Chinese takeout restaurants in Contra Costa County. An okay option if you already live in/frequent the Rockridge area.

Hashtag Poki is a must-try poke shop!…read more The staff are kind and patient. The store is clean and has several tables for seating. They have a wide variety of protein options for their poke bowls. Not only do they have the regular fish options, they also have octopus and scallop! My favorites are salmon, hamachi and ahi tuna, so I chose those for my protein. They tasted fresh and buttery! I'm normally not a fan of crab salad but I decided to try it and I absolutely loved it! I chose ponzu, spicy mayo and unagi sauce for my sauces. Everything tasted amazing together! Not to mention, they also have Onigiris and appetizers! I got the Chicken Katsu Onigiri and Takoyaki. The Chicken Katsu Onigiri was deeelicious! The chicken was crispy and the cabbage slaw was refreshing! They paired perfectly with the egg and spam! Lastly, the Takoyaki was A-mazingg! It was soft on the inside with a good ratio of octopus and crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of sauce! 10/10 recommend!!

We were craving poke on a hot day and decided to try this place because of its high ratings…read more I had a regular poke bowl with tuna, bay scallops, salmon roe, crab salad, mixed greens, wakame sald, onions, seaweed, edamame, and cucumber. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the fish quality was great. My only complaint is the portion size. The fish scoops were pretty small, and the bowl cost around $20, making it feel a bit overpriced for what you get.

How lucky can you be to have a most excellent Philadelphia cheesesteak available close by in the…read moreneighborhood? The folks who work here are crazy friendly. I met the owner, also lovely. All the food is tasty, even if I'm not a huge Smashburger fan, I've still appreciated the ones I've gotten (get a double though ; a single leaves me still hungry). I find the fries - meh, but maybe I'm a fries snob. You won't be sorry to have this become a regular spot in your Oaktown repertoire. Convenient right on San Pablo Ave and open during the week.

Food was really good with good prices. Big Clean, things not hidden. Not too salty. Super…read morefriendly and enthusiastic staff. $1 wings on Mondays/Wednesdays. Random questionable charges like $.053 for some charges but still there. They'll charge for anything extra and substitutions. However, combo meals are really good deal, especially good for sharing. Friendly, cool, and really good personalities who work there. Definitely coming back

First off - I would 11/10 not do street parking here. This one block of Broadway is littered with…read moreglass and a handful of cars were hit by break-ins during our meal here. They seem to still be affiliated with Ohgane (CC statement still showed as OhG Burger) so maybe you can use their lot. This spot is a work in progress so can't judge them too much at this point and will stretch my review way out to 4 stars as to start them off on the right foot and at least give some early variance to the reviews since the first few are likely friends/family. I came here on their opening night with the smell of the fresh paint still lingering strongly and menus were simply printed in standard center paper. We were the only patrons the entire time and coming in we had no idea what the food. I would say the menu leans as American with some Mexican options but it was really a lot of different items including wings, ribs, burgers, tacos, Mac n cheese, beef cheeks, and some salads. Since it was opening day and the new menus were simply on standard center paper. Apologies for not snapping a menu pic. For us, the highlights were the burger and garlic fries and lowlight were the wings. Going in blind we asked for recs and weirdly our waitress (very nice overall) didn't really have anything to give. She mentioned the tacos and burger that we got but you would figure opening day there should have been a "must order" or "our xyz is the best" and it was tough ordering with no guidance and strong recommendation of what to order. As expected on opening day, food took a long time even though we were the only patrons. The wings were baked and not crispy and an entire flat was missing skin but again, opening day, give them a break. For honey butter flavoring it oddly didn't taste like either. The tacos were good, 3 large shrimp and a healthy fish portion with a large side of chips and salsa accompanying it. Seems that a lime wedge would be standard here with the seafood but it was missing just as ketchup was non existent for the fries. The burger was a massive 8oz and I wouldn't be surprised if it was close to 3/4 lb in reality. Well made and seasoned with a buttery brioche bun, extremely messy to eat but satisfying. It will be interesting to see how they do at this location and if they clean up the ops a bit. The menu kind of combines Brenda's and Clove & Hoof.

So I've seen Sofia's saw my Instagram a couple times and I said let me check it out since I'm…read morenearby. I'm quite amazed by the ambience and the interior design looks really relaxing. I don't know the young lady who served me or gave me a good experience her service was very professional as far as the food. I will let you decide by the photos. I always take photos of my food to post on yelp that way the world and the people could actually see a real footage of what the food looks like and being right here in Broadway is always chill close to everything. The taste was very fresh. Highly recommend this place especially for breakfast. I did not have breakfast, but their omelettes look very good and I will definitely be back.