Went after concert on Saturday evening, the place was surprisingly empty - the food is quite good and provide good value. The place is clean and nicely decorated. The Cilantro With Bean Curd is outstanding dish - it is tofu skin with cilantro and we could not help but ordered second serving. read more

Food is pretty tasty. Will come back to try more dishes. Service can improve a bit. We went for early dinner so it's kinda empty. Glad there's no loud music where you can't have a conversation. Would recommend if you want reasonably priced Chinese food. This is a tough location to draw crowds so hope they do well read more

First time trying our family kitchen. To confirm they make fresh dumplings, a worker is making them fresh in the front window. We ordered a variety of dishes - scallion pancake, vegetarian mapo tofu, vegetarian dumplings, garlic broccoli and vegetarian chow mein. The scallion pancake was ok, overly greasy and pretty thin for a pancake. Dumplings had a nice thin wrap but the inside could use more flavor for a veg dumpling. The chow mein was the best dish but also came out last. Broccoli was ok, nothing too special and I probably would go for the string beans next time. The mapo had very soft tofu but the sauce tasted premade. Service was friendly and fast. Ordering is through the online server. read more

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This spot really delivers when it comes to flavor. The chive dumplings and the corn dumplings were both standouts, each bite had a great balance of filling to wrapper, with just the right mix of meat, vegetables, and delicate skin. A splash of vinegar tied everything together nicely and kept the flavors feeling bright instead of heavy. The eggplant dish was flavorful and satisfying, though the skins were a touch on the firmer side, personally, I think they could benefit from a bit more cooking time. That said, the seasoning was spot-on, and it's one of those dishes that grows on you the more you eat it. The staff were warm and attentive, taking the time to walk us through the menu and check in regularly without being overbearing. The space itself is also very accommodating, with plenty of room for strollers, wheelchairs, or just a more comfortable dining experience overall. Location-wise, it's super convenient, just a couple of blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station and right near the main streets of Shattuck and University, making it an easy stop whether you're local or just passing through. read more

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Quick and attentive service! The server gave us great recommendations based on our food restrictions and also--and you won't get this at every Chinese place--a consideration of the flavors and textures of the other items we had already ordered. This guaranteed a variety in our family-style meal as good as if we had been going to the restaurant for years, but without the trial and error that typically comes with developing that kind of ordering expertise. One appetizer, one veggie dish, one noodle dish, and one order of dumplings was enough for 3 people and leftovers besides. Good vegan options as well as for pescatarians, will definitely be going back to try more. Expected everything to be too salty, as Chinese restaurants in the US are wont to do, but sodium levels here were perfect for me. I was pleasantly surprised! I prefer my dumplings without any additional condiments but others in my party used some. The hard part will be NOT ordering everything that was so delicious again. A member of our party was in a wheelchair but they accommodated us easily. You can watch them make dumplings up front, which is fun for kids while they wait (not long) for the food to arrive. read more

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The soup dumplings are mediocre and missing some authentic flavor; however, the noodles and side dishes are quite tasty. The service is good too. It has an upgraded hole-in-the-wall feel. read more

Our Family Table - Braised beef shank - Dim Sum Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great place to eat after work, just a block away from UC Berkeley. Soup dumplings are a must, scallion pancake and the cucumber salad were delicious as well. The beef signature wide noodles taste great, especially since everything was made in house. read more

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Continuing my yearlong journey trying all the new hand-pulled noodle places popping up around town, I had to try this spot that just opened a few weeks ago. I'd say it's a 3.5 star restaurant that still working on operations and service. The place was full for a Friday night dinner, but no queue yet. It feels spacious as there are fewer tables than the space can probably accommodate. I'm used to Chinese restaurants packing you in like sardines :) So that's nice. For the life of me I can't recall what was in this space before but it looks lightly updated from whatever it was before. There was just 1 server working the entire dining room. So he doesn't have time to check on your table or make any small talk. He's too busy running around. On to the food, we had pork and scallion dumplings, which were my favorite thing we had. Great flavor and perfect thickness of dough. I like it thicker than what I normally find at dim sum. Also had chicken chow mein, which was also flavorful, but not a lot of chicken pieces. Also had garlic string beans. Good flavor but it tasted old/not fresh from the texture. A lot of reviews mentioned the sesame balls so had that for dessert. These were small so not too big. I liked that they were hot when delivered to the table because often times at dim sum it's room temp. Good chewy dough, but I wish there was more sweet filling. We ended up not getting noodle soup because it was a warm day, so I regret not trying it. But now I have a reason to come back to see how operations improved next time! read more

Our Family Table - Pork and scallion dumplings, chicken chow mein - Dim Sum Near Me - Berkeley, California

Be aware that the "Vegetarian Dumplings" actually contain shrimp. This wasn't an issue for us as pescatarians, but the menu should be updated for those expecting a truly vegetarian option. The sesame noodles were unfortunately inedible--the noodles were undercooked and the sesame sauce lacked flavor. Even after adding chili oil and vinegar, it didn't improve. Service and ambiance were decent, but with so many good Chinese options near UC Berkeley, I would choose elsewhere next time. read more

Great place, incredible service, very timely and nice! Quiet and food was delicious! Super affordable too read more

Our Family Table - Finished beef noodle, popcorn chicken, beef pancake - Dim Sum Near Me - Berkeley, California

Friday night post dinner walk, I'm like, "I'm full but Chinese sounds real good right now". Walked past a woman making dumplings in the window at 9+ at night. Notice a sign that says tomorrow is their soft opening. Obviously a sign. Came back the next night (yesterday) for their soft opening. Ordered the scallion oil noodles, pork and scallion dumplings, soup dumplings, salt and pepper tofu, stir fry string beans, coke, jasmine tea, and chicken chow mein. Chicken wasn't dry which is always a fear of mine. Everything was so good, I knew I had to write a review. Gotta support small business and figured they could use it being new. Sorry I didn't get any pics, it got devoured. Definitely will be back. Prices are super reasonable, place was clean and cute. Everyone was super kind, everything came out quick. Service is how I like it. There when you want it, left alone when you don't need it. Go eat! read more

The food is delicious! We had the cabbage and pork dumplings and the chive and shrimp pancakes, but the soup dumplings were the BEST. Gotta come back and try the hand pulled noodles! read more

Our family table just opened! The food was so good we could barely walk out The braised beef noodles and beef banmian were amazing--Free refill more handmade noodles during grand opening! we finished three big bowls Even the kids loved it Big congrats to the owner Wishing you great business! We'll definitely be back read more

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Nice authentic delicious Chinese food. The price is cheap and you can ask free extra noodles. It's my favorite noodles at Berkeley! The own is super friendly and nice too! read more

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From time to time, my Chinese roots call for comfort food, and I go searching for a new restaurant to satisfy the craving. I recently found a new favorite in the aptly named Our Family Table. The vibe is simple, clean, and utilitarian. You come for the food, and they absolutely deliver. The Signature Hand Pulled Wide Noodle with Beef was superb. The noodles had the perfect al dente chew, the broth was deeply flavorful and expertly seasoned, and the beef chunks were tender, rich, and satisfying. Altogether, the dish was downright addictive. The Green Chive and Pork Dumplings tasted as though they had been lovingly handmade by someone's grandmother. They were so good that I bought an extra frozen order to enjoy another day. The Eggplant with Garlic Sauce leaned slightly sweet for my taste, but it was still delicious and practically demanded a bowl of rice alongside it. The Steamed Beef Bun brought back memories of Xi'an. The dough was soft and delicate, while the filling was tender, savory, and packed with umami. If you are looking for authentic, deeply comforting Northern Chinese flavors, I highly recommend Our Family Table for a true taste of home. read more

This is definitely the place to go to in Berkeley if you are craving for xiao long bao, dishes are delicious, prices are reasonable.

The food was delicious!! We got the pork dumplings, egg and tomato noodles, egg fried rice, and sesame balls. So, so good. The service was excellent. read more

My friend and I have tickets to see a show at Berkeley rep tonight and were looking for a place for dinner. We happened to stumble upon Our Family Table and wandered in and we are so glad we did! We had the pork and scallion dumplings and two diet cokes. Service was so fast and they had our food out very quickly. The food was delicious and incredibly filling! The employees were all so nice and friendly, we will definitely be back here in the future! read more

The service was friendly and attentive, and the cozy ambiance made it perfect. Highly recommend!

The staff were very nice! I ordered a bowl of the Beijing noodles to go, and I received my order quickly. The portion was big and the noodles were delicious. I would go back again to try some more dishes. read more

Mediocre noodles. Decent dumplings and potstickers. Green onion pancakes oily and underdone.

The staff were really good. I went for a school project, and they were very understanding and helped me learn new words. The food was also delicious, especially the sesame balls. read more

Best service and FOOD! Portions are huge and delicious. Restaurant is clean and service is fast! 10/10 recommend.

Server was super friendly and accommodating! Food was delicious and very comforting - very fitting with their name! Good for family style dishes. read more

Great new spot in a convenient location in Berkeley. Our server was very attentive. The food was delicious and well portioned, great quality for price overall. Cute interior. I went with a friend and we ordered dumplings, noodles, scallion pancakes, and bok choy all to share. They were running a promotion as well of a free noodle dish with any order of noodles. read more

Great tea and great noodles, broth is so yummy! Would come back for the signature noodles with beef.

this place is awesome ! came here with our 3 young kids on a classic Berkeley drizzly day. they took excellent care of us and the food hit the spot perfectly. feels very mom and pop, because i think that is exactly what it is. look forward to coming back. read more

everything tastes homemade and made with care. portions are generous wont leave hungry. service warm and genuine feels like family.