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4.0 (44 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Michael C.

Stopped by Tease Southern Cooking in the Public Market Emeryville and grabbed the macaroni with prawns alongside an iced lemonade. Overall, the highlight of the plate was easily the prawns--plump, juicy, cooked to perfection, and packed with flavor. The macaroni and cheese base was rich and comforting, though it leaned just a touch too heavy on the salt. Fortunately, the lemonade was a great pairing. Its crisp, bright acidity cut right through the rich cheese and balanced out the extra saltiness, making the meal click together nicely. Great Southern comfort food spot in the food hall. I'd definitely come back, though hopefully with a slightly lighter hand on the seasoning for the mac next time!

Lobster   5 Cheese Mac
Manuela G.

Overall rating 7/10 Customer service: cannot comment on, didn't experience this during our visit. Upon arrival we ordered on the self serve kiosk and went to a nearby table while waiting for a text to let us know our order was ready. We ordered : Wings & Fries combo -- lemon pepper wings & "Cajun fries" 7/10 wings were flavorful but not as good as I expected based on the reviews. They weren't dry and were meaty which I appreciated but the seasoning itself isn't that good. Would get again but try a different flavor. The "Cajun fries" were more like regular fries, zero Cajun seasoning to it. They were also the coldest part of the whole order so I'm assuming pre made and sat in a food warmer. Would've rated higher if fries were fresh Garlic noodles & Cajun fish 8/10 Fish itself was a bit chewy but the seasoning was good and the garlic noodles were delicious! Perfect amount of flavor and portion was perfect. Lobster 5 Mac 9/10 this was probably our favorite part of our entire order. Lobster was good, tasted fresh, and the cheese sauce was to die for. I'm such a Mac and cheese girlie and this is one of my favorites now. Can't wait to try their other options!

Hanh T.

Really !! Good !! For the Fried Cat fish and fries Tasted fresh and delish . They were loaded with fries and I couldn't stop eating . Mine didn't come with any sauces or lemon so we had to ask but other than that it was very tasty and I'd def recommend .

5 Cheese Mac

The 5 cheese Mac N Cheese is super delicious and seasoned perfectly!!! I placed my order and was served timely. It is located right next to stage so you can wait for your food and hear some old school tunes.

Cherry lime frozen lemonade
Domonique O.

Been a fan of Tease since they were in Oakland. When I heard they moved to Public Market I had to try it out on a good Sunday. People were around placing orders, that makes me excited that people still supporting. Ordered on a kiosk which I liked because I know I have full control of my order. The person was there to answer any questions. Ordered the brussels sprouts which were a bit heavy on the vinegar. Then I had the honey fried chicken and garlic noodles. The chicken was dry not juicy or very flavorful. Now those noodles!!!! I will be back ASAP for those. The garlic was perfect and I think it had cheese on them, 20/10!! Wings were crispy and flavorful however the fries tasted like paper. Ended my meal with a cherry lime frozen lemonade which was tasty. Overall my meal was 8/10 would recommend

Honey Fried Chicken Mac
Alexis H.

This is the best food I've had in a long time. I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure how the honey on the chicken would pair with the macaroni but it was delicious. The service was fast and the food was super fresh. I can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu.

Lemon pepper wings
Donna B.

The Lemon Pepper Wings were seasoned to perfection! I love how easily the meat pulled away from the bone with just the right amount of crispness. I also tried their Caesar Salad. The portion was quite hardy and paired well with the Lemon Pepper Wings.

Cajun Fish & Fries
Nicole P.

First time at this location but overall good experience. Customer service was great, ordering process was quick and easy, and the food was good. The Cajun fish and fries and the wings and fries were both flavorful and filling. It wasn't too busy when we first arrived but by the time our food was ready, the line started to form.

Garlic noodles and shrimp
Marsha W.

The food from this restaurant is so good. I loved the garlic noodles and the shrimp the most. I got two different kinds of shrimp. One of my orders came with sautéed shrimp and the other came with breaded fried shrimp. I have to say the sautéed shrimp were amazing. They were so big and full of meat. The fish was basa and it was just okay to me. It wasn't horrible, but it definitely didn't steal the show like the shrimp and garlic noodles did. Their fries were okay as well. They were very skinny, but seasoned well. The customer service was awesome. The employee was patient and answered all of my questions which I greatly appreciated. Also, the ambience of where the food was served, which was for the culture on a taco. Tuesday was amazing. I have to say the music made the food taste even better. I would definitely recommend some of the food items to others and will surely be returning myself.

Lemon pepper wings
Erewa U.

Lemon pepper wings were a 10/10. Some of the best I've had. Perfect size, seasoned flawlessly, and what stood out most was how oil-free they tasted. Super flavorful but still light on the stomach, which I appreciated. Also, shoutout to the woman at the register with the curly hair and big smile, she was so kind and welcoming. She even gave me a free mango lemonade and it was insanely refreshing. Great food, great service. I'll definitely be back.

Fish and garlic noodles
Julie C.

The Emeryville Public Market has lots of options but if you're craving Creole/Cajun goodness, look no further. While you self-order, staff was friendly and asked if there were questions. The wait will be worth it once you dig into your meal which was a very large portion I didn't expect. The Crispy Cajun fish did not disappoint from the crispy breading to the succulent fish. The garlic noodles were rich. This is part of a busy food court so seating will be at a premium. My daughter saved our seats while I queued up.

David A.

I stopped by Emeryville Marketplace to get something to eat. This place looked like the best choice, and I was right. I had one of the chicken sandwiches, it was really good and a nice size not small at all . I could barely finish it because I got full,l because of the fries added. It came with Cajun fries, and the portion nice! I don't eat fried food that often, but this was a good exception. worth it. I also got one of those iced drinks and let one of the workers pick the flavor for me. It was hella good too. For the price, this was better than the other places I've tried here, and it tasted good too. I recommend . Tnx Tease!

Garlic Noodles and Garlic crab! Mouthwatering!
Theresa D.

The food at Tease Southern Kitchen is remarkable!! I had the garlic noodles and garlic crab! Fresh, tasty, and an explosion of flavor that I was not ready for!! Generous portions and excellent service!! This is not a place to skip over! The menu is extensive and does not disappoint!

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Long time customer since my college days here. I was here the first week after they rebuilt after…read morethe fire, and so I've seen the quality start high and remain after all these years. Came for a dinner pickup to-go on a weekday evening. Things I love: - HUGE portions: all other considerations aside, I'd always default to splitting a meal or counting on leftovers. Their salads and sandwiches both are served in generous portions, which helps justify the cost, which itself is not that unreasonable to begin with. - Seating: nice areas inside, as well as an outdoor space that's shared with the neighboring bar. During the daytime when the bar is not open, the back space is a great area to spread out in, and even work in with a small group. - Staff: I read a few negative reviews about the staff here, but I have had nothing but positive experiences, especially given the high customizability of the meals here, they do a great job accommodating requests and making sure you have the meal that you're expecting. - Breakfast burritos: gotta shoutout my favorite breakfast burritos. These things literally sustained me all of junior year, and are a great value for what you're paying.

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Poké Bar - The receipt shows being charged for a bag I never received. Carried all my food

The receipt shows being charged for a bag I never received. Carried all my food

Poké Bar - Build Your Own Small Poke Bowl

Build Your Own Small Poke Bowl

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4.2(103 reviews)
2.6 mi•Telegraph Ave

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My-O-My - Small Falafel on the Sticks

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MoMo House - Momo Chicken Dumplings & Mixed Chowmein.  So delicious.

Momo Chicken Dumplings & Mixed Chowmein. So delicious.

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