Stopped by on a weekend post hike for sandwiches. There isn't a lot of parking, but we were lucky and got parking a few blocks away. The line to order went by pretty fast, and it took around 15 minutes for our sandwiches. They're not bad at all! I would come back and try other sandwiches as well. We ended up taking it a brewery nearby to enjoy. read more

Ok’s Deli - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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First time here I ordered on line and that process is super easy. I definitely recommend ordering on line as I was notified my order would be ready in 35 minutes. Parking is kinda hard to come by, no private paring lot, street parking only. I ordered two sandwiches, the House Turkey Breast & Salami $18 and the Konbini Egg Salad $14, friend and I shared the sandwiches Sandwiches are HUGE (so glad I shared) The focaccia bread on the turkey/salami sandwich is sooo very good!! All ingredients are fresh, Sandwiches are very tasty Glad I stopped by here!! read more

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I love how creative the sandwiches are here. Was torn on what to get but ended up going with their signature Sichuan hot chicken sandwich (my second choice would have been the sisig bolillo), which was excellent. The chicken was super juicy, tender and flavorful and the sesame bun is excellent (more chewy and soft than a regular bun, but still holds up well). My friend got the konbini egg salad sandwich, which she found too bland although I didn't mind it. She liked her sesame choco chip cookie though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a lot of seating space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were some tables outside on the sidewalk that you could eat at, but might be easier to takeaway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

They're not skimping on protein at all! Huge portions and love the variety of Asian sandwiches they have. Got them delivered via DoorDash and the sisig sandwich was still warm. Definitely would order from them again! Only disappointing thing was the banh mi didn't automatically come with pate traditionally but you can add it for $2. read more

Ok’s Deli - Didi - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was so excited to try this spot after some coworkers told me about their delicious sandwiches. Italian sandwiches are my favorite so I was excited when I saw a few options on the menu that really called to me. Their menu really does cater to a lot of tastes with sandwiches like hot chicken, banh mi, Katsu, falafel, and Italian and deli options. You'll want to check the menu the day of as it seems the menu does change and some items can sell out. I ended up trying the hot coppa & fresh mozzarella sandwich ($20) that had hot coppa, fresh mozzarella, arugula, shaved red onions, pepperoncini, house red pesto, and house vin on a rustic hoagie. This sandwich was beautiful and the flavor was just what I wanted it to be- a great mix of fatty, spicy, fresh and tangy. The house red pesto was a great touch. I will say this sandwich is best enjoyed fresh- I ate half the day I got it and half the next day and the lettuce was less fluffy the next day which changed the texture. This didn't detract from my experience- it just means If encourage you to indulge and enjoy it right away or share with a friend to enjoy it at peak flavor. Parking was a little rough- it's street parking in the area and the street it's on can be pretty busy. Also, I'd encourage you to stop by early in the day so you have the most options available. read more

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Came by to pick up some lunch. Sandwiches were ordered ahead of time and were ready about 7 min after arriving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really clean and organized space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - ebi katsu ($19) - described as creamy white shrimp patty, thinly shaved cabbage, house tartar sauce, sesame seed brioche bun. I was really impressed by the shrimp patty. It was dense and thick with different textures of shrimp inside, both minced and chunks. - chicken caesar wrap ($17) - described as house roasted whole chicken, house caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, tomato, house croutons, grana padano, lavash. I'm not understanding the chicken caesar wrap craze I've ben seeing online. This wrap was tasty but I did think the choice of lavash made it a bit dryer than my personal preference. Really great sandwiches. Would get the ebi again but might pass on the chicken caesar. Next on my list is the sichuan hot chicken. read more

Ok’s Deli - Ebi - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Ok's Deli has been on my "to try " list for awhile, and I finally got around to checking them out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entry, you'll see that the space is a relatively simple operation with the kitchen in plain view and a small waiting/dining area in the front[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is definitely a place where you grab a sandwich to go rather than sitting down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up going with the Sichuan Hot Chicken sandwich which came with an ample amount of tasty fried chicken. While I initially asked for the hot, the cashier said it was closer to an 8/10 spice level so I decided to be cautious and go with their mild (4/10 spice). In terms of spice level, I wish there was something in the middle. Still, the sandwich was well seasoned and very flavorful. I also LOVED the sesame bun which was a unique touch for an otherwise very good sandwich. I hope to return some day and try a few more of Ok's sandwich offerings. Give this spot a try if you're looking for a great sandwich on the go. read more

Ok’s Deli - Sichuan chicken. - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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I'm so confused. Why do they call it OK? It's f'ing fabulous! (They say Ok's is pronounced Oak's, but it makes you wonder if there's some kind of weird copyright issue to spelling it the way you pronounce it.) I had an amazing Shichuan Hot Chicken sandwich. I requested medium heat. The cashier accurately described it as 4 on a 10-point heat scale. It's not just spicy hot, but also spicy in terms of a lip smackingly good mix of spices that bring that bring a symphony of heat. It's like they went to the Oaktown Spice Shop and got the perfect one dozen spices for a harmonious blend. I also got the House Ramen Spiced French Fries which were excellent. Again, a very harmonious mix of spices coating, perfectly prepared fries, Absolutely amazing. I got a Mexican Coke, which went with the sandwich and fries perfectly, sweet acid breaking down the heat. There were about three people ahead of me in line. After I ordered it was pretty much exactly 15 minutes until my food was ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a few chairs spread outside and I think one table inside and one table out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think Ok's is a good value. They don't cheat you on the portion in the name of gourmet ingredients. Everything is well prepared and amazing. I can't get over it. Where have I been? I think I was deterred by the long lines when this place first opened. Now I need to figure out how to be a regular. Ok's has got a self esteem issue. It's definitely better than OK. And if it wants to be Oak's, it should be Oak's. If there's another Oak's deli somewhere, this one is better. Heck, if they're 100 Oak's delis, I'm pretty sure this one is number one. read more

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We tried the sichuan hot chicken sandwich and it was good but not the best. The flavor was good, has a good kick to it. The sesame bun was okay. Didn't add much and wasn't outstanding. The lettuce also was just filler, something that's pickled would have been amazing and would cut through the spice better. For what it is it's a bit steep in terms of the price. But still a good sandwich, but won't come often because it's not that cheap. The nori fries was a pass for it. No seaweed flavor at all. But it was nice and crispy, it's tasted like it was double fried if you like that. Parking could be hard, only street parking and there's not a lot of street parking. We just got lucky and there was an empty spot right when we go there on a Sunday lunch time. read more

Ok’s Deli - Sichuan Hot Chicken - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly service and delicious sandwiches! Easy to order online and pickup~ I finally got the chance to try it out- got some banh mi to go for a roadtrip and got some for friends. Can't wait to see what other sandwiches make it to their rotation next! I also tried their konbini egg sando- I think my personal preference is to have the crusts cut off as the texture was too thick for the soft egg mixture and whites of the bread. Just an fyi if yall don't like crust~ [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a few tables and chairs outside for waiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking - can be metered parking but there are a few neighborhood street and free parking around- esp across the street by the newer apartment buildings. read more

Ok’s Deli - Konbini Egg Salad - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally made my way out to OK's Deli and wish I had sooner! Initially came for the Sichuan fried chicken sandwich and the weekend special Sisig sandwich, but that sold out. So we went with the Sichuan chicken sandwich spiciest option and a Ebi katsu sandwich and their sesame chocolate chip cookie. What can I say? That Sichuan sandwich was really good! The sesame bun was different in a good way and everything in it all went well with each other. The Ebi katsu sandwich was good, but didn't stand out from any other ones I've ever had. They had some other options I saw on the menu that I def wanna go back to try. The Seasame chocolate chip cookie was a good cookie. I didn't taste any sesame, but was a good cookie. $7 tho?! lol read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We cane during peak lunch hour and regardless of what time we have come here, ghey are quite busy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the salami and provolone and chicken parmesan. The salami and provolone were fresh and the horseradish was super strong. I ended up eating all the meats off of it very quickly. The chicken parmesan tasted amazing and was even better after you dip it into some tomato sauce. The melted cheese with the meaty chicken were very easy to eat. Overall, from my last visit, the crab sandwiches are the most delicious. read more

Ok’s Deli - Salami & Provolone - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

For three Saturday's in a row, I've been stopping by because I want to try every sandwich on the menu... The chicken Cesar wrap is 10/10, so is the hot chicken sandwich, and that Turkey sandwich -- I ate it and left no crumbs. I like to walk up and order because I like to listen in on what other people order, but you can order online ahead of time because it does tend to get a little crowded at certain times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a cute outdoor seating area, and I don't know, there's just something about OK's that makes me feel like I'm right at home (with my tias cooking in the kitchen while I watch)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ok’s Deli - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food: 2.5 stars [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance/presentation: 1 star[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Value: 2 stars We went there out of nostalgia for the egg salad sandwiches we had in Japan. We ordered the $14 "Kombiki Egg Salad" sandwich and the "Konbiki Tonkatsu' sandwich. They were both equally bad. The 7-11 sandwiches in Japan are much better than these. I have to also say that the website is horrible. the messaging is arrogant, unwelcoming and very annoying with all the CAPITALIZATION and exclamation points "!!!". Throughout the site they throw statements in your face like: WE DO NOT CHECK VOICEMAIL! NO PHONE ORDERS! **CANNOT CHANGE BREAD, CAN ONLY TAKE AWAY, NOT ADD** **SUBSTITUTIONS IN STORE FOR ALLERGIES ONLY** MUST BE ORDERED AT LEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE! ALL DELIVERY PRICES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED DUE TO COMMISSION FEES AND DO NOT MATCH IN STORE PRICES read more

Ordered some sandwiches for pickup from Ok's deli for lunch on a Sunday. Parking is a little tricky as there's limited street parking. The Sichuan hot chicken sandwich was the favorite! Juicy and crispy chicken with a nice peppercorn flavor, not too spicy but had a small kick. The house turkey sandwich was also good, a lighter option with sprouts and avocado. My only wish was that the bread was toasted as it was a bit cold. Sandwiches were ready within 10-15 minutes of ordering. read more

Ok’s Deli - Sichuan hot chicken sandwich - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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They close early but are open during lunch hours. I had the Sichuan hot chicken sandwich, it was really good, but definitely very spicy. The kobini egg salad is a must try as well! read more

OK's Deli was just OK. While I wanted to like this place because it was highly recommended to me, I didn't find the sandwiches especially delicious. I will say that they have really interesting sandwiches like crab katsu (which we got the last one at around 1pm). If you decide to get sandwiches here, I highly recommend ordering ahead! We ended up ordering the Sichuan Chicken, Kani Katsu, and curry kabocha sandwiches. We waited about 15-20 min for the sandwiches and ate them fresh there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is very limited seating (only 2 tables that seat 2 really).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Kani Katsu sandwich for me was quite salty, and the spicy sichuan chicken was really spicy for my husband (who usually eats spicy). The wrap for the curry kabocha seemed a bit tough and dry. Overall, the staff was nice, but the sandwiches are a bit pricey. read more

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Get the sichuan hot chicken sandwich. It was perfectly juicy, spicy, and loved the sesame bread that it was served with. Also really enjoyed the crispiness of the fries. I'd skip the italian sandwich next time - it was good, but nothing memorable. Will definitely come back to try the ebi and banh mi! read more

Ok’s Deli - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing sandwiches! We got the Szechuan chicken and the egg salad. The chicken had great flavor and I loved the sesame bun. The egg salad tasted fine, but didnt blow me away. Also got the ramen spiced fries which were so addicting and a generous portion. Wait time for the order was maybe 15-20 minutes. Street parking only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No restrooms or seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ok’s Deli - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Tried their famous sichuan fried chicken sandwich and it delivered. The portion is on the smaller side, but still good enough to share and try out their other sandos. read more

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I'm no hipster, not nearly, probably closer to being a potential candidate for hip replacement instead. That may explain why I had never heard of this popular sandwich spot when it was a pop-up presumably attracting Instagram-crazed hipsters. I only became aware of it when I saw a young local vlogger raving about it. The sandwich he was eating, the Sichuan Hot Chicken, looked pretty tasty, so I convinced Jamie W to come with me to the shop. Impressed with the breadth of choices, we decided to split the $17 Italian Combo, a thick, nicely encased sandwich with Toscana salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijon mustard, house mayo, dill pickle, and peperoncini on a house sesame seed focaccia (photo: https://yelp.to/SAfnUg2bsz). It was impressively assembled and quite tasty. We also shared a small $2.50 bag of Flamin' Lime Turtle Chips which reminded me of Chili Cheese Bugles from my childhood (photo: https://yelp.to/yoC6-7qokn). It took us several weeks, but we returned because I felt like we missed the Asian-inspired signature items from that side of the menu. This time we decided we would each get a sandwich. I decided on a good ol' BLT for $16. It came with quite a stash of Hobb's bacon, lettuce, tomato slices, and mayo on toasted house milk bread (photo: https://yelp.to/g2EbikNO_H). It was the simple pleasure I was looking for with the bacon the right thickness and texture. I just wished the milk bread wasn't toasted as I prefer it fresh and soft like they provide in konbinis. Speaking of which, Jamie had the $16 Konbini Tuna Salad where the milk bread was thicker and untoasted. It was generously filled with line caught tuna, chopped celery and red onion, dill pickle, Dijon mustard, and mayo (photo: https://yelp.to/2RU0vnXv3v). It was fresh tasting and filling albeit a touch bland for my taste. Instead of chips, we shared the $7 Asian Potato Salad which was just the way I like it with a lot of mayo mixed with diced potatoes, crushed cucumber, egg, carrot, celery, and onion (photo: https://yelp.to/VHU14tBJx1). We had quite the picnic on Telegraph. FOOD - 4 stars...top grade sandwiches, love the milk bread, tuna salad needs more texture [[HIGHLIGHT]]AMBIANCE - 4 stars...organized chaos, takeout fine with a few sidewalks tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] SERVICE - 4.5 stars... well run assembly line, always polite TOTAL - 4 stars...a true destination for a finely built sandwich RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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I had the house bahn mi. It was excellent 5 stars for taste. Very good meat portions. The bread had a nice crisp to it. It was at a "nice Oakland sandwich" price point and I am used to bahn mis being a little cheaper, but it was worth it for the portion and quality. My wife had the ham and cheese sandwich. Probably ~3.5 stars for that one. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the ebi katsu, which I wanted to try. And looks like they don't have the spam sandwich anymore. But the bahn mi was worth going back for. read more

Honestly, this deli should be called JUST Ok. We had to try it since we were in the neighborhood and this establishment received 4-1/2 stars. It's good. You can taste that the quality of the ingredients are "ono". Don't get me wrong, but I don't think the product warrants the high prices that they're charging. We ordered the konbini egg salad on milk bread. For $14, I think I could have bought a dozen eggs and a loaf of milk bread to make 8 egg salad sandwiches. It's a "konbini" egg salad, so the mix is as expected...simple mayo and salt. Mind you, the milk bread was excellent. It was fresh and had a nice chew. So, let's go onto the next sandwich that we got for $18. We ordered the House Bahn Mi. It was their version of a Vietnamese bahn mi. Hmmmm, not bad, but I was trying to justify the price. Was it worth the $18 ticket? With tax and tip our bill came to $40.57. In my honest opinion, I would say try Ok'd at least once to support a creative deli and experience for yourself if you'd return for more. P.S. - I forgot to mention that the service is 5 stars! read more

Ok’s Deli - Konibini egg salad sandwich. Konbini means convenience store in Japan. Like 7-eleven. - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is probably my favourite sandwich shop in the entire Bay Area. The quality of the bread and wide variety of sandwiches are amazing. Whether you're vegetarian, a meat eater, or have a specific flavour profile in mind, you'll definitely find it here. I've had almost every sandwich on the menu, including the seasonal rotation and some of my favourites are the Sichuan chicken sandwich, Italian combo, and ebi katsu sandwich. While this place is definitely on the pricier side, most of the sandwiches are sizeable and can easily be shared with a side. I will say that if you want a traditional banh mi sandwich, you're better off going to Banh Mi Bale if you're in the East Bay but honestly, you're not coming here for a regular sandwich. Also, don't sleep on the in-house hot-sauce. I always pick up a bottle when they have it and it's some of the best hot sauce I've had. read more

Been meaning to make a stop here for lunch for a while now and my only regret is not coming here sooner. Luckily it wasn't very busy when we walked in around 11:30pm on a Friday afternoon and we tried their most popular items: the sichuan hot chicken sandwich and ebi katsu. It took about 15 minutes for our order to be prepared and we couldn't wait to dig in, so we stepped outside and started feasting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Note: there's only one table inside and very limited seating outside, so best to just grab and go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sichuan hot chicken was really good and actually pretty spicy! Even though we asked for mild, it did not disappoint. Pretty simple and straightforward, I loved it. We felt that it wasn't necessarily szechwan spice but really good nonetheless. The seeded bun was so soft and perfectly sauced up - not too little and not too much. As good as that one was, our favorite had to be the ebi katsu. We took one bite and automatically knew this was what dreams are made of. The shrimp patty took us by surprise - it was generously loaded and it honestly tasted like crab at some parts, or maybe I am just delusional. It was very much an elevated, cooler and hotter version of a filet o fish. The shredded cabbage was perfect and the ingredients were notably fresh. They also gave us sides of lemon to squeeze on our sandwiches. Worth a try and a million more, I will certainly be back to order everything on the menu! read more

First time here, and we picked up two of their most popular sandwiches. Both sandwiches were pretty good. We especially enjoyed the odd selections of chips and the Japanese potato salad. I'm happy to see a thriving eatery in that neighborhood. I would repeat. BB read more

Been working my way through the menu of this really great deli. Parking is not as hard as some reviews on here suggest. You just have to park a block or 2 away (and try 40th st not Telegraph.) So far I've tried the Konbini egg salad (what sets it apart from typical egg salad is the fluffy thick Japanese mild bread.) My only critique would be to cut off the crusts as they are harder and chewier than I would like. The house banh mi is outstanding though not your typical traditional banh mi. It's super flavorful and juicy and like all their sandwiches I've had so far are not skimpy with the portion or the protein. The chicken Caesar wrap is also very filling, full of protein and has great flavor and I loved the croutons in it. The sesame bread they use for the Italian combo is so good! The ingredients they use are really top quality and though several people have commented that the prices are high, is there anywhere in the Bay Area these days that you can get a meal for less than $20? I think not read more

I don't think I've seen a more beautiful veggie sandwich. Freaking feels like I'm eating the rainbow, but like healthy and not skittles. The egg salad sandwich was also great but I don't think I can eat more than half! With the generous thick milk bread and heavy egg salad, it can get pretty filling pretty quick! In terms of sandwich, I won't say you have to get one or the other as I'm sure all their sandwiches are great. The only thing I say you have to get is the sesame kinako chocolate chip cookies. Other than it being HUGE, it's also soooo delicious with the sesame and kinako included. It provides a nice nuttiness that pairs well with the sweet chocolate. read more

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The salami and provolone is a perfect sandwich. Deceptively simple. Elegant. Delicious. read more

Ok’s Deli - Salami and Provolone - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

I got the Italian on ciabatta with sesame and WOW--easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I told myself I'd save it for the flight back to Boston... but that plan didn't stand a chance. Every bite was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and fresh. The bread had the perfect crunch, the meats were top-tier, and whatever magic they use to build their sandwiches deserves its own award. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy little spot with big flavor--if I lived closer, I'd be here way too often.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do yourself a favor and get one. Or two. You'll regret not getting more. read more

Ok’s Deli - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Omg this place is sooooo delicious. When I was pregnant I'd come here every week! All the sandwiches are amazing and special, if just depends on what you're in the mood for. read more

Ok’s Deli - Fried chicken sandwich on the sesame bun - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious sandwiches that are unique Good pricing [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean place and efficient service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really wish they were open later read more

Ordered their sichuan fried chicken sandwich, NY steak roast beef and fries via DoorDash. I really liked the fried chicken sandwich and found the roast beef was just okay. But both came still fresh and warm. read more

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