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    Sun Moon Studio

    5.0 (42 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Stephanie C.

    Came here as a surprise dinner with the boo. I just have to say, my experience hands down was one of the best meal services I've had this year. It's an intimate setting, only 12 seats spread throughout to room. The chefs are so incredibly talented my stomach was bursting at the end, but they kept coming out with more! (I mean...I loved ending on a savory note with those French fries!) Bravo to the team for the exceptional food and service. We can't wait to come back for more!

    Amy C.

    The food here was delicious! It was very difficult to get a reservation since they only have 4 tables. You basically need to look for a date exactly 6 weeks in advance and then keep refreshing at noon to snag a reservation as soon as they come out on OpenTable. We were lucky to get a 5:30pm time. Parking is free and ample right outside the restaurant. The menu is seasonal and has a lot of seafood items. They were all well-prepared. My favorites were the scallop and the pretzel croissant, which was so buttery. The cherimoya ice cream with passion fruit was also a great combination of flavors. The service was very attentive as well. The pricing was a bit expensive ($500 for 2 people after tax and tip) but good for a special occasion.

    Doug E.

    I made reservations prior to their Michelin award and regardless of that designation the food was on point. The menu was amazingly varied and was a true culinary journey. The flavors were familiar and very elevated. Trying to describe each dish doesn't seem fitting. This is an experience for your senses and enjoying the craft of a skilled story teller whose medium is food. The vibe was professional without being pretentious. Simply a high quality experience without the snobbery. Wishing them nothing but success.

    Lorrie M.

    Sun Moon Studio was such an incredible surprise and I am so forever grateful to have gotten a reservation to go. I didn't know what to expect because while the reviews were raving, the place had four tables, and the menu seemed eclectic so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the experience. Boy, did I enjoy the experience. We loved all of the starters, and the flavors and combinations were just winners across the board. The attention to detail, the customized service because it's such a small spot, and the welcoming feel is like having a home dining experience but EXTREMELY elevated. No wonder they received their Michelin Star only a year after they opened. You may need quick fingers but Sun Moon Studio was a well worthy treat! Definitely one of my highlights were all the starters, particularly the egg custard with roe. You actually cannot go wrong here. I love Alan and Sarah's concept and Alan's fries are the best kick ass ending ever!!!

    Gabriel C.

    By far one of the greatest dining experiences I have ever had! My wife and I decided to celebrate our valentines day at Sun Moon Studio and it was the most memorable dinner we've ever had! The food was portioned perfectly and we were full by the end of the meal. We particularly loved the service and ambiance of this restaurant because it was such an intimate space. We were able to speak with majority of the workers and even the owners! The food was exceptional and by far some of the best food we've ever had! We loved the concept of the set menus because it helped push ourselves to try things we normally would not get at any other restaurant. Reservations were a bit hard to get, but understandable and just made the wait even more exciting! Everything from the service, down to the food had a special feeling of passion and we felt that from the Sun Moon Studio team. I'm glad this establishment has grown to be what it is today, everyone that is part of this team worked with so much thought and compassion into everything they did! We absolutely loved our dinner together! Thank you for such an intimate fine dining experience! Special shoutout to Koji!!!

    Victoria W.

    We came to Sun Moon Studio to kick off our tenth wedding anniversary celebrations and it did not disappoint! Intimate 12-seater setting with attentive but not overbearing staff and a really beautiful elevated space off the beaten path in West Oakland. We really enjoyed our meal here - the standouts for me included the egg tart with ikura (such a genius flavor combo) and the quail main. Every dish was well executed and there wasn't a miss among them. The meal also ends with a special surprise that I didn't photograph to keep the suspense! :) We also appreciated how humble and kind the chef was - he came out to say goodbye and warmly said he hopes to cook for us again soon. We'd love that, if only it was easier to get a reservation. We can definitely see why this place is booked out for weeks on end!

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    Jennifer L.

    My 2 daughters treated me dinner at Sun Moon Studio on Mother's Day. We ordered the tasting menu. All ingredients were very fresh, food presentation was excellent, food was delicious and prepared with Asian ingredients. We had umeshu wine which is a fermented fruit wine served chill. The service was good and not rushed. Chef Alan and Sarah really put their hearts into the food and well deserve the Michelin star awarded in 2025.

    Joshua H.

    Tons of street parking right outside the restaurant. I was super excited to go since i booked this a few weeks before they got their michelin star. They have a focus on Asian (and specifically taiwanese?) food with a bit of a modern/fine dining twist. I recognize a ton of taiwanese food influences from my childhood and it was really cool to see it executed at this level. Highlights: Geoduck - geoduck had a nice flavor and soft texture, paired nicely with the sweet/refreshing tomato and cucumber ice Egg Custard Tart - nice flaky crust and smooth egg custard on the inside with trout roe on top to give it saltiness Maitake Mushroom - Really great amount of salt/seasoning, it's really easy to make this too salty but they had a perfect amount of salt. Really light tempura batter made for delicate, delicious bites Short rib - Tender, melt in your mouth short rib paired nicely with the burnt scallion and lemon paste Blueberry pie - Loved the texture of the pie and the blueberry flavor. The cream added a subtle sweetness and some lightness to each bite. Service was great, everyone was quite nice but still professional. Food was really good overall (but no standout dishes for me). Would definitely recommend, especially since it's a steal at this price point

    Jenny H.

    Loved the food here! Someone in our party saw a review in the SF Chronicle and we took a chance to book it even though it's much further than I usually drive to eat, it was definitely well worth the trip. I had menu 048 at the end of December 2024 and they said they were just trying out some new dishes. Someone in our party had gluten and dairy allergies and they made sure to have a separate menu for them. All the dishes were incredible, especially a few of their more regular items "egg custard, bonito, salmon roe", "Taiwanese sausage on steamed brioche", and "salt and pepper river dog honey nut squash". That last one was so unique and maybe my favorite. There weren't any fancy expensive ingredients and just spectacular flavor and texture.

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    Amanda S.

    Oh are you in for a treat if you go here! An unassuming industrial building turned 4 table fine dining restaurant. That's right, 4 tables, so you can imagine reservations are required and tough to get. You can test your luck with a last minute cancellation or make a reservation vis OpenTable at midnight 6 weeks before your desired date. If you wait until the morning it will be full. It requires some work but it's worth it. I mentioned this place is tiny right? Two chefs, both Michelin trained, and one server. You're right there with them and yet the restaurant is quiet and feels calm and intimate. They even made a little time to chat. Now for the most important part, the food! They put a lot of effort into their sourcing and it pays off. Everything was delicious but the uni, the egg custard tart, the crab noodles, and the bay leaf ice cream stood out most to me. The pork chop was also perfectly cooked. The nonalcoholic drinks are delicious! The salted grape drink was my favorite. And I love that they gave diner french fries at the end because who doesn't love french fries?! My only complaint was that they had two desserts going out the night I went and I had a little bit of FOMO from seeing the meringue going out without getting a bite! In all seriousness I highly recommend going here ASAP before they get more popular!

    Angie C.

    San Francisco Chronicle reviewers love about this place and I can see why - only four tables available and I imagined a byzantine reservation system. Luckily my husband loves games and started checking OpenTable for last-minute cancellations to nab us a weekend dinner reservation! We booked a babysitter and were thrilled to parttake in the Sun Moon Studio experience. I knew we were in for a Michelin-quality treat and still found some surprises, like *phenomenal* bites of salt & pepper butterkin squash that I underestimated. The seafood was delicious, often elevated by the pairing or textures. The Taiwanese sausage in brioche arrived with added depth in flavor - I want to know all of your secrets (please publish some recipes, and/or a cookbook)! Dessert was surprisingly exciting with plenty of sweet treats to finish the meal. The pacing was perfect. I appreciate the variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Dinner is so fun. Everyone's so nice and pleasing.

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    Eric L.

    This hidden gem in a dilapidated West Oakland industrial neighborhood is a shockingly good fine-dining experience. The restaurant offers a creative menu of Asian-inspired dishes that beautifully reflect the chefs' backgrounds at some of America's top restaurants. The opening dishes were nothing short of extraordinary--easily some of the best I've had this year. A standout was the crepe-wrapped mushrooms, which delivered an unforgettable blend of flavors and textures. The Benu training stood out; this dish actually improved on its namesake crepe. The space itself is intimate, with just four tables, creating an exclusive, almost secretive atmosphere. Service was prompt and efficient, perfectly complementing the dining experience. I highly recommend trying the non-alcoholic drinks--they're crafted with as much care and creativity as what you'd find at Michelin-starred establishments. If there's any room for improvement, it's in the main courses. While they were solid, I felt there's potential to refine ingredient sourcing and menu choices. Quail, for example, feels overdone in the fine-dining world. What truly stands out here isn't the familiar, but the unique and imaginative vision of the chefs. Give me more tofu and tomato, a scallop toast, or a divine squash. Skip the cod and quail... I've seen it everywhere. Overall, this restaurant is a bold and exciting culinary adventure that's well worth the visit. Will they get a Michelin star? Possibly... there's a hint of early-days-at-Nisei/Ssal to this place. This is - at least for now - one of the best value fine dining meals in the Bay Area. Reservations are a nightmare, but just set up the alarm, log on to OpenTable, and get in before everyone else discovers this.

    Priscilla L.

    Oh my....where do I begin with my review? Menu #160 Yes...trying to make a reservation was quite difficult..lol. As someone else mentioned, it did take quite some dedication. A lot of refreshing every day and almost every hour...hahaha. I scored a reservation for my partner's 34th birthday last minute. It was such a relief. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the server/host (bummed I didn't get their names but they were lovely and so cheerful to serve us!). Every dish was presented beautifully and soooooo delicious!! Omg. I was dancing in my seat. Food was fresh and explained wonderfully. If I had any questions about it, the server was able to answer it. Towards the end of the dinner, while my partner stepped away to use the restroom, one of the chefs asked if we could surprise him with a little candle cake which I thought was sweet of them to do. This surely elevates the experience imo. My partner and I left FULL and the fries in the end was delicious!! We wanted to finished them but we couldn't due to how freaking full we were. This was such an incredible experience and I highly highly highly recommend this place who loves fine dining. I cannot wait to come back here again.

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    Amazing dinner. Fabulous service. Beautiful presentation. Delicious food. An overall wonderful experience.

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    Ask the Community - Sun Moon Studio

    What is the dress code? Dress up/casual?

    When will January reservations become available to book online on Open Table?

    What is the best way to get a reservation for 4?

    Hi Lisa, Thank you for your question. The best way to get a reservation is via OpenTable for… Read more

    Would you recommend this for a vegetarian?

    Hi Kay, With advance notice, we are happy to plan and prepare a vegetarian menu.

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