I'm really on the fence about this review. I love ordering and getting my food roaring hot right on time, every time. THE FOOD!!! What were we eating before Lin Jai? (Oh yea... we were eating Shen Hua on College - EDWARD COME BACK TO US!!!). If it waddles, quacks and tastes like a duck... Lin Jai seems very Chinese to me (howdy y'all) but they call themselves "Asian Cafe". Who am I to argue, but most dishes I love there seem pretty Chinese to me??!? I don't know where the lights-out super cuminy beef is from (Uyghur, or Mongolian?) and the Singapore/curry noodles (curry perfection) might be from Taiwan. The fish dishes seem to float down from some fishy astral plane... THEY HAVE MU SHU!!! They're fully staffed by people that seem to love their work... Ok, I'm starting to GUSH... Dang it, just get carry out and shut up about it already read more

Went here for my birthday on recommendation from a friend. Had the chicken and shrimp potstickers. OMG! So delicious! And the hot and sour soup was amazing as well. I also had a chicken dish which was very good. My daughter had the Ma Po Tofu. Will definitely be back. I don't have a picture of the pot stickers. Too busy eating them. read more

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This is a good neighborhood Chinese. The waiters are polite and the service prompt. We ordered several items but none really was out of this world but none was bad either. it is more of a 3.8 review.What bothered me was the rather monochord flavor lacking spice , sweetness or simply some umami. I asked for some hot sauce but that did not help much either. read more

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So glad to have found this place! The food here was really fresh tasting and we loved that they use Mary's chicken and grass fed beef! It's not the most flavorful Chinese food but my partner and I have sensitive stomachs so it was great for us! We will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

I arrived spontaneously last Friday telling my angel to have a parking space opened up right in front if I was to eat at Lin Jias. And sure enough, there was a space right in front waiting for me. Amazing since the restaurant was packed, with every table full and people standing waiting for orders or to be seated. I ordered the Generals chicken as it is Mary organic chicken and less spicey than the kFC A meat dish is about $21 Then I ordered the east broccoli stir fry which I was around $16. Plus a side of brown rice. The veggies were fresh. The service was excellent. It was a lot of food per dish that I had leftovers. The lady was so nice to top my boxed leftovers with more brown rice. I had a pleasant experience. The food digested blissfully. read more

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Great appreciation to the amazing Lin Jia crew for a fantastic wedding dinner. Each dish and artistic presentation perfectly served.

Very friendly place to eat in Oakland. They offer fresh organic dishes. The Korean Fried Chicken is awesome! The staff definitely makes you feel welcome! read more

We love to get excellent Asian takeout at least once a week. Lin Jia is our new favorite. The quality of the food is just amazing. The best overall flavoring out of a couple of dozen around north Oakland along with creative and well-prepared dish options. Friendly and superb staff. I'm an every-week customer now and love it. read more

One of my favorite Chinese spots in Oakland. Always fresh and delicious. Have enjoyed both to go and at the restaurant.

I got a recommendation from a co worder to try this place. It was really nice. I know it's more of a Chinese American neighborhood joint type of vibe but it was genuinely enjoyable, from a flavor standpoint. The singapore noodles were the best I've ever had and I do think fondly about them from time to time. Prices are better for dine in rather than ordering online. I'm rounding up honestly, bc I admittedly enjoyed my entrees more than the other diners (my FIL got the pork and my MIL the steamed chicken entree, which she found bland. my BF got the mapo tofu which was okay but not great). I once got the braised tofu from there and that was delish too! Something about this place is more elevated than the average joint, the creativity and the quality ingredients are appreciated. read more

I ordered the wonton soup to go and it was so comforting and delicious!! I had a long day and this really hit the spot. The wontons are flavorful and soft- and all the veggies are cooked to perfection. Also has a good veggie to wonton ratio. I added some chili crisp to mine and it was toooooo good. I definitely will be picking this up for dinner again. Also --the staff was really nice!! I had my hands full because I picked this up on my way back from Trader Joe's and the server opened the door for me so I could walk through without a struggle. I really appreciated it. Kindness goes a long way :) read more

Lin Jia Asian Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Went there this week and I found the food oily, and felt it was overpriced. We paid $80 without tip for two - 3 dishes and rice. It's on the pricier side bc the meat is good quality but it was just too oily and one piece of chicken was inedible. Used to be our go to but think we need to find another. read more

I rarely give 5 stars for food. This place deserves it. It has a smaller menu (which we appreciate because it means all the dishes are prepared with skill and care). We've been going there for more than 6 years and the quality has never wavered. The food comes with a bit of attitude though. We've been turned away when we ran in exactly 30 minutes before closing. We've been grudgingly seated when we ran in 45 minutes before closing and then were basically rushed through and given dishes straight out of the wok in whichever order they got ready. One may think that this way it's served at its optimum flavor even if the rice is still making its way to the table. We have learned to live with it and joke that their attitude is part of their charm. Well kept local secret. pov: not spicy so if you're seeking spice or heat, you won't find it here. read more

This was my first time at this restaurant and certainly won't be my last -for sure. The food was all fantastic, and the service was even better! The Asparagus Beef was exceptional. Sorry I didn't take any pictures to share, but the food was all fantastic! read more

Absolutely hands down the best noodle dish in the Bay Area! The dish- Spicy Canton Noodles. I have extolled this dish before, but I need to add that over the years, this dish has remained consistently excellent. I will travel miles to get it. Lin Jai is a contemporary twist on Chinese cuisine and very creative. Service is always friendly and efficient. Usually, I get it with shrimp, but this time, I tried it with pork... just as good. The noodles are large, 'beefy', delicious, and seared perfectly, with a slight char. The other ingredients just add substance and further d flavor to the dish, including the vegetables. It's hard to adequately describe this dish as it is complex. It just does meld so well together. The spicy level is moderate, and I typically request extra spice. It remains an amazing dish. Try it! read more

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Back again, I have to say this place still deserves a five star rating. The menu changes periodically, and the dishes are always such an amazing array of flavors, textures and aromas. This was a birthday lunch with a friend and we dug deep and ordered - almost everything, that looked good. We had Hakka Fresh Rolls, Won Ton Soup with shrimp, Papaya Salad, Clear Noodles with Shrimp, and Changsha Beef. This was an amazing meal and the only thing preventing us from ordering or eating more was our full bellies. Everything was fresh, colorful and incredibly flavorful. This place is my go to when I want something that feels good to the body and the soul! read more

Lin Jia Asian Kitchen - Fresh Rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Our new favorite. During the pandemic we got takeout here but never dined in. I am a real fan of their Singapore noodles, done to perfection. Tonight the three of us had the noodles, a pork belly with steamed buns and vegetables dish, a shrimp and scallop dish and a final dish of extra mixed stir fried veggies. Absolutely good. The service was over the top attentive, but not over bearing. The dishes were delivered in less than 10 min from the time we sat down. The beers comes in ice cold glasses and the pinot noire by the glass was also very good. The place was full on a Sunday night and the kitchen that you see was in full motion all the time. The ambiance is very friendly with the typical noises of ladles and woks with stir fry sizzling oil sounds. We had the cheese cake for dessert and at first we ordered two for three of us and our waitress smiled and said one will be enough. We smiled and gave in. We barely got through it as it was so rich. The prices are so reasonable, but then we knew that from doing pick up (which they still do at lot of.) There is plenty of parking on Lakeshore. Simply a great place. read more

I haven't been here for a long time. The food was very good. I really liked the fact that they had okra. It is my favorite vegetable and hardly anyone has it. I really enjoyed everything else. The service was good and the restaurant was nice and clean. I will be back. read more

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I have been here a couple of times; once dine in and once for takeout! This place is became one of our new favorite spots. All the staff work really hard and are so friendly and attentive. The food tastes so clean and there is nothing we didn't like. We had never noodles, shrimp fried rice, shrimp rolls as take out and the take out quality is just as good as dining inside. Recommend the kfc, hot and sour soup, and a amazing noodle plate I forgot what it was called! But amazing!!!! Def must try if in the lakeshore area!!! read more

Lin Jia Asian Kitchen - Shrimp rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Oakland, California

Enjoyed a nice meal here on Sunday night with the fam for Mother's Day. We didn't make reservations ahead of time but were seated right away. The team pointed us to a table away from the drafty door which I highly appreciated. We ordered the scallops with pea sprouts, cumin lamb, fish and rice. Everything came out quickly and tasted fresh and delicious! Service was attentive and friendly. Lots of regulars came in for takeout. The creme brûlée dessert was so good, especially with the carmelized ginger. Great spot and would definitely come back regularly! read more

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This is one of my favorite and most beloved Chinese fusion or you could just call it Chinese food I've ever had. I used to live in Oakland for eight years and I would go to it whenever I could and dream about it in between visits. But I moved away and went to it recently and was reminded about how lucky I was to have such fine cuisine in a nice setting with wonderful staff. Don't question yourself and just go you'll have a great time! read more

I am sorry... we must have gotten food from this place on a bad night. I found the dishes to be rather plain and uninteresting and on the oily side... especially for the price. We had two entrees, and fried rice and the bill was $70 to take away. The portions were also on the small side. I am really surprised at all the glowing reviews. I expected so much more. read more

Came here for a late lunch on Monday afternoon. We were the only customers there during that time of the day so service was prompt. The restaurant gives off a clean and modern feel. I enjoyed the photos displayed around the restaurant. Ordered the basil chicken and walnut shrimp, with a side of brown rice. Food was great! Honey walnut shrimp is a dish I would consider my chinese soul food and they did a great job! Also enjoyed the basil chicken. read more

Very elevated Asian food with great flavor and care put into the preparation. Cozy and sweet interior

Uuuuuuuu love this little neighborhood gem. Had bookmarked it for so long and finally got to try it on this rainy day. My toddler and I shared the fried hakka noodles and beef fried rice with the lovely jasmine tea. Beautiful clean flavors with that old school smoke-y-ness. Service is wonderfully warm and friendly. Bathroom is spacious and clean. First restaurant to offer my child a regular glass rather than plastic cup with straw which i detest - thank you so much for being so environmentally conscious but also for treating children for what they are: capable of handling a glass of water :) Can't wait to return read more

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The lunch here was tasty and just the right portion for midday. It comes with a really good hot and sour soup. The price was pretty reasonable and the decor is contemporary and clean-- no dusty paper lanterns or waving ceramic cats greet you here. All in all a solid spot for lunch, but not memorable read more

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Delicious! I'd return here for sure. We loved the Scallop & Asparagus dish. Huge, beautifully seared. Singapore Rice Noodles with Tofu might have been the best rendition I've had in the bay. The staff was so kind and let us stay so long. We were for sure the last ones left and they were so nice about it. $3 Belgian and IPA beers on Mondays. Organic ingredients and clean oil. A solid weekday find. read more

We went to this neighborhood spot because they had a lot of gluten free options and we're always on the lookout for Chinese/Asian food restaurants that are mindful. The restaurant is very clean, great decor, servers are friendly and service is fast. We walked in and waited 15 minutes for a table to open on Sunday night. We ordered four dishes, the Imperial Fried Rice, Singapore Noodles, Korean Fried Chicken (Not GF) and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Every dish came out pretty quickly and tasted lighter than normal Chinese fare, even though everything was fired up in a wok (as you can see the kitchen). The Fried Rice was lacking a little seasoning, but every other dish was on point. Pricing is on par for entrees at restaurants like this in the East Bay. I'd give it a 4.5 or 9 on a 10 point scale, but we'll definitely be going back, especially if we're by the lake. read more

Literally amazing, the staff was so nice and thorough, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was incredible, would absolutely recommend to everyone. read more

Delicious Chinese food made with quality ingredients. They use Mary's organic chicken and grass feed beef. The service is always friendly and the ambiance is nice. read more

The food is so so. The service is shockingly bad. I was just there and was asked to leave so that they could accommodate other diners. Other diners had been there longer than I had, but I was the only Black person. I can only guess at why I was asked to vacate my seat when no other tables were asked and there were empty tables that could have been rearranged to accommodate the new diners. I will certainly not be going back and indeed I'm sure they will be fine with that judging by how I was treated. read more

This was one incredible meal. It is really a hole in the wall restaurant and most people take their food to go. However the food here is truly amazing, so delicious. read more

I live nearby and frequently most of the restaurants on Grand and Lakeshore. Lin Jia is probably the single best. Try their lunch specials. They are all excellent. read more

The food was good but the bell pepper beef really stood out - it was well seasoned and the beef was very tender and easy to chew. I would love to see how adding a little spice to the dish would impact the flavor - an idea for next time. The noodles were yummy, the jade chicken was nice and garlicky, and the basil shrimp was made with nice plump shrimp. Service was great and the ambiance was quiet. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. It's limited menu compared to your average Chinese restaurant but there's something there for everyone. read more

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back to dining in there. great folks, super plates, fresh, hot, tasty, good the next day.

Great quality Chinese food, very yummy! Love getting takeout from here. Pricier than your usual Chinese places but you are paying for good quality food I believe read more

We went to pick up food. They wouldn't give it to my daughter without ID. We have been going there for years. They didn't ask the white people. Never going back!!! This place is too expensive to be treated this way. read more

I finally found my favorite Chinese restaurant in Oakland! I read the great reviews and it exceeded my expectations. I ordered for pick up. The inside was nice and would dine in another time. Great to see they do not use plastic containers, even for the soup they used a sturdy paper container. They used a plastic bag to wrap the soup and food so no spills. That's fine because you can re-use those bags. The prices are higher than your hole in the wall Chinese restaurant, but WELL WORTH IT. The portions are large, flavorful, and they use quality ingredients. Here is what I ordered and they were all fantastic. Fresh ingredients, not too salty. They state their dishes are not spicy and you can ask for more heat. I agree they are not spicy. -Wonton Soup - lovely broth and lots of wontons, and also shrimp! -Kung Pao Beef - tender beef and assorted vegetables. -Dragon & Phoenix - Diced chicken and shirmp and topped with nuts that give it a nice crunch -Spicy Canton Noodles - The noodles tasted home-made and thick. It is not very spicy for those who don't like heat. I am so glad I found you, Lin Jia! read more

Service was friendly and very quick! Cumin lamb and Korean Fried Chicken were both delicious, as was the Ginger Crème Brûlée. We will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful selection of Asian fusion choices and even better food itself. Attentive and responsive but not intrusive service. Limited but usually available seating. Rather loud at times with open kitchen. Highly recommended read more