So clean inside and out…read more This place brings me back to my best childhood memories. Excellent food-everything is very tasty ; including the chicken, morels, and herbs soup. Service is professional, quick, efficient, and friendly-the perfect amount of attention.

This has been my fav go to for nutritional soup whenever I'm in Oakland. Love their wide variety of…read moreherbal soups and how they make it easy for patrons to choose by grouping the soups by : body detox, beauty care, healthy liver, nourish lungs/kidney etc. We had the Chicken with Morel mushroom & herbs soup (羊肚菌石斛炖雞) along with the traditional silkie chicken with dried scallop & herb soup. For main dishes couldn't resist their delicious wonton noodle soup as well as Their steamed rice with dried shrimp/fish minced pork served on lotus leaf wrap which added nice touch of lotus leaf fragrance to the steamed rice. And ended with another nutritious dessert - steamed chick pea & peach gum with dried rose. 玫瑰花冰糖炖雪蓮子桃. Love how it's not too sweet with nice rose taste to it.

Came in around 4 PM before the dinner rush and had such a great experience! We ordered the kimchi…read morefried rice, noodle spicy rice cakes, half order of the garlic soy chicken, and fried calamari. Everything was delicious, and the portions were huge--more than enough for three people to share and still have plenty of leftovers. Service was quick, and we didn't have to wait long for our food to come out. They were also really nice about packing the noodle spicy rice cakes in a sealed container for us to take home, which I appreciated! Plus, they had a great K-pop playlist playing in the background, which definitely added to the vibe. Overall, such a fun spot with good food, generous portions, and great energy. Definitely would come back to try more dishes!

Last time I was at MBR was back in 2021. Since then, this small spot has definitely blown up from…read moretiktok. I'm not sure if we came at a not so great time, 7ish on a Thursday evening, but we only got 2-3 banchan sides and I saw some other tables nearby had more selection. Regardless, we ordered the spicy beef noodle soup, braised pork, and the rose tteok. The food was delicious, especially the beef noodle soup. The broth was spicy and so flavorful. Service was OK, I don't think our server checked on us often but we were able to flag him down for the check and take-out boxes.

I will be thinking of Mensho for a very long time. I have had ramen in Japan and Mensho comes very…read moreclose to ramen in Japan. The chicken broth is so rich and creamy. The noodles cooked perfectly with a small bite, their proteins are tender and flavorful. I would absolutely recommend!

A great restaurant with a wonderful variety of vegan noodle dishes! We visited as a group for…read morelunch, and the place was packed. We ordered several different dishes, and all of them were delicious. You can also watch the noodles being prepared in the kitchen near the entrance, which adds to the experience. I ordered the vegan Tantanmen extra spicy. The broth and toppings were really flavorful, and the eggplant was a highlight. We also tried the corn wings, which were so good that we kept ordering more! It's a bit pricey, likely because of the location, but the overall food experience was excellent. This restaurant now ranks second on my personal ramen list. Whenever I'm back in the area, I'll definitely return to try the other vegan noodle flavors.

Extremely flavorful chicken pho noodle soup, I can see why! They have outdoor seating and I am so…read moreglad I sat outside. It was extremely busy inside. I will be back with my family! I ate my fresh shrimp spring rolls so fast, it was so good but I was also really hungry lol I had to order the mini shrimp pancakes because it looked like it's a "must" order... The waitresses were super friendly and quick with taking my order! To the owner(s): Please do not change your ingredients in your food menu! Thank you for offering delicious pho!

Overall the food was good. The crispy roll was crunchy with flavorful soft pork filling. The beef…read morepho tasted pretty standard but the meat quality was on the better side. The spicy shaking beef pho was tangy and heavier in seasoning. The shaking beef had a delicious stir fry aroma. Sadly the dish was mostly onion and there wasn't a lot of meat. The arugula salad paired well with the smoky and savory beef sauce. The jasmine matcha panna cotta had a nice floral flavor. However, the texture was a bit hard and it was more like pudding/jello. There was no wait for getting seated for a party of 3 on a Saturday night. However, service was slow and it was hard to get the staff's attention. The restaurant was clean and decorated in a modern style. They also had an outdoor patio for seating.

This is my favorite place to get Ramen in Oakland! It's…read morepretty small and snug once you're sat down in there so it's a pretty friendly setting. The service is always rather friendly and on most days very attentive! It can be really busy so it's always good to check the wait times before pulling up, especially if you're really hungry!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it was a really good experience. We went on…read moreFriday afternoon around 5pm and waited for maybe 10 minutes. Service was great, very friendly and fast! I love that they have adult ramen bibs, it came in very handy immediately! The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty and I love how many toppings are on the ramen! Everything paired so nicely the creamy savory broth, the salty pork, and sweet corn. It looks beautiful too! Solid ramen place! I also loved that they had vegan options.

I stayed over the weekend in Oakland for outside lands. My brother recommended a noodle place…read morenearby his home since soup is on the menu. We arrived just at about dinner time and the waitress took our orders just 10 mins after seating. The dishes were served fast, tasted very savory and spicy. I am happily surprised how the stur fried green beans were so crispy and loaded with umami. I had a beef bowl noodle soup and the serving is enough for 2-3 people. I would visit again if i visit Oakland in the future.

After reading the Nosh Oct 8 2026 review of father (AndyRaskin) & son search for Chongqing noodles…read more& their rediscovered appearance on 11th street, I too felt compelled to sample the unique spiced up handmade noodles at Mr Lius Noodles So yesterday 10/13 , I gathered my son Joe & his mom Gio to have an early dinner there...(they close at 7:30) Joe just moved up from LA & is now next to lake Merrit right in their viicinity, We got there at 6 & the tiny place was packed Very promising! We got a roomy booth and between Joe & me (Gio allowed us to pick..Thanks G) we got in order of delivery ... #26 Fresh Wood Ear Fungus salad arguably our favorite dish... texturally amazing..fresh & chewy and garnished with spikes of red onion and red & green peppers with a subtle exotic vinegar dressing with a sneak-up-on-you taste of numbing Sichuan peppercorn spice, a first time dish. great! a 5! next #33, a salt & pepper squid.. hot & crispy tentacles & except for 1 piece (that was overfried & hard) were also great...a 4. Then we got the #1 Chongqing dry noodles & #3 , Zhajiang noodle, similar but with added ground pork As described in Nosh they had the numbing quality as well as a bit of chili heat and mysteriuos herbal components.. then Gio's fav was the sublime pork dumplings #18 in chicken broth.. a perfect refreshing change from the more aggresive noodles flavors.. a 5...finally we added a blistered dry fried string bean dish #29 for a color change and a veg a 4. will return with so many other options to try Yahoo! an important addition to this review...was the length (so long) & chewy quality of Mr Liu's noodles fantastic!!

*Great ambiance, feels like a great mix of walking into a corner food stop in China or visiting an…read moreold friends house ** Service is attentive with great recs and an adorable robot **** So easily accessible and price range is so good compared to the portion size ***** One of my favorite Chinese joints in Oakland now 谢谢

Love the robot food delivery! We ordered the seafood soup…read moreand the street noodle soup -- the seafood was bland except for the pieces of fried fish. The street noodle soup was delicious. Handmade noodles were delicious. The broth -- mine was supposed to be spicy - wasn't. And the medium spicy which was the seafood soup was bland.

I initially came to Monster Pho because I saw an advertisement that they were offering kids a free…read morebowl of pho during the food stamp stoppage. I thought that was such a meaningful way for a local business to step up and take care of the community, especially the kids who are often the most vulnerable when families are struggling. Of course, good intentions got me through the door, but the pho is what keeps bringing me back. I ordered my usual pho with tendon and brisket, and the broth was incredible -- deep, aromatic, and full of flavor without being overly heavy. The noodles were also perfectly cooked. They had a great chew and bite to them instead of becoming soft and mushy like they can at some pho restaurants. What started as a visit to support a business doing something good has now turned into a spot I visit about once a week or so. Great food and an even greater heart. Thank you, Monster Pho, for looking out for your community and especially for the kids and families who needed a little extra support. Businesses that show up for their neighbors deserve to have their neighbors show up for them, too.

My review from 9 years ago still stands. The only difference is that they've moved from Broadway to…read more40th Street. We stopped by for lunch since we were in the area. I ordered the beef pho, and my husband got the bun bo hue. Unfortunately, the beef pho broth was very light and lacked flavor. The tendon in my soup was tough and difficult to chew. My husband's BBH broth was also disappointing, with an overpowering fish sauce taste that threw off the flavor. We were both disappointed with our meals, but decided to give the restaurant another chance since we were nearby. Unfortunately, our experience hasn't changed much since our last visit. There are definitely better pho restaurants in Downtown Oakland.

I've had Soba Ichi bookmarked for YEARS but never ended up finding my way here until recently lol…read more I'm happy to say it was worth the visit because the food was delicious!! We came on a Monday for dinner and queued in a short line to place our order. The ordering process is pretty straightforward! You order at the outdoor window before getting seated (indoor/outdoor available), and the food is brought out to you. Here's what we got: + Kamo Yaki ($18) (5/5): Definitely my fav item that we ordered!! The duck had such a nice smoky flavor, and the onion sauce added the perfect amount of umami without overpowering it. I especially loved the duck meatball paired with the egg yolk. It was sooo rich and savory, and easily my fav thing that we ordered :) + Nishin Soba ($25) (4/5): This was light, comforting, and delicious! I thought the herring was cooked perfectly, and I liked how the dish was flavorful without feeling too heavy. + Ten Seiro ($25) (4.5/5): Between the two soba dishes, I definitely preferred this one! The cold dipping sauce was super refreshing, and I loved the contrast between the chilled soba and crispy tempura. The tempura was also a nice addition that made the dish feel a bit more substantial. + Mango & Passionfruit Mochi ($14) (3/5): We finished off our meal with the mochi, which I thought was just okay. While it was a nice way to end the meal, I didn't find anything particularly memorable about it. It was also pretty pricey for what it was, so I'd probably skip this one next time. Overall, we had a great experience at Soba Ichi! Service was great, our food came out quickly, and everything felt pretty seamless from ordering to dining. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it after having it bookmarked for so long lol. Would happily come back! :)

Fun outdoor atmosphere. Food was very tasty. The izakaya in particular was a highlight. I enjoyed…read morethe duck, the hamachi, the tamago, and pretty much everything I tried. The soba was good. Solid, though not out of the norm. The tempura was good. Service was nice. You order at a counter and food is brought to your table. Definitely worth checking out.

Dan Sung Sa is a gem of a place that I didn't realize was local to me! It's the perfect spot for…read moregetting drinks and delicious bites with a group. As you walk in, you're greeted by K-pop posters and you're essentially transported into this late night Korean bar atmosphere with dim lighting and plenty of booths and seating. There are just a few staff members working so a heads up to be patient, but they were very kind and helpful with our questions about the menu. We tried a few different bites, from the porno fries to the fried whole chicken. These were great - one thing is that any dishes that are marketed as being spicy are not spicy at all, but more mild. I also really liked the banchan that came with our meal. A highlight was the strawberry-flavored soju cocktail which we shared in a pitcher as a group of 8! It was sweet and delicious, which as you know can be dangerous for any alcoholic drinks. I really enjoyed my time here and will definitely be coming back!

Solid 4! Everything we ordered was great! The only thing I was confused about was the corn cheese -…read morethere was no cheese haha. But the sauce that coated each kernel was super yummy so it didn't really need cheese. Kalbi, a must order and wings were good too. They did give us the wrong type of wing but that's ok. We still ate it and it was good. Only four kinds of ban chan but I didn't mind. They were all tasty.