Thanh Ky Restaurant, Oakland I've been coming to Thanh Ky since forever. You'll always see OG's eating here. And yes, this is a hole in the wall spot. Thanh Ky's Crispy Fried Shrimp Roll is so good! It's cut up into pieces so every bite has a crunch! Just thinking about it, one order isn't enough! The staff are nice and the owner is always friendly. The noodle soup always hit the spot when I'm craving for noodles! They accept cash only. read more

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I used to come here a lot as a child, but then we moved.... And now, I am back to coming here a lot. Delicious. So delicious. And the fried shrimp rolls? Amazing.... While the area itself isn't great, the food is phenomenal. Service is always quick. One of my favorite places! FYI it's cash only. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I love coming here, they can always provide a good comfort meal when I'm feeling down. As an appetizer I always get the fried shrimp roll, the sweet sauce and the pickled veggies that come with are super tasty. I always debate between the chicken and rice dish (add Chinese sausage to the rice and thank me later) or the half half combination house soup, sometimes I get it dry and it's delicious when you mix the right amount of sauce. Also ask for extra pork skin if you know you know!! They offer an assortment of sauces for you to dress up your plates/bowls and pickled chili and sate to spice it up as well. Very homey vibe, quick service, and the price is good for what you get. read more

This is the place for noodles and soup! I got the house special with the broth on the side , and the waitress recommended trying both noodles. Great decision. Asking for crispy pork on the side is a pro move as well! You can add extra spices as well, the house chili is a must try. I enjoyed the broth at my own pace and the noodles dry was a nice touch. Every bite was loaded and this meal hit the spot. The locals love it and I do as well. I will be back! read more

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I know a lot of people love this place, but I think it's a little bit overrated. I got a wonton soup with duck and the broth was very bland and lacked flavor. Service was a little rude as well but I wouldn't really expect anything more. Hahaha. The place was packed And there was a little bit of a line. I'm willing to come back and try some more stuff on the menu, but based on what I had this place is pretty low on the totem pole of soup choices for me. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Wonton soup with duck. - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here Sunday afternoon to get our noodle fix. This was the first time in a while that I saw the place was packed inside. We ordered the usual #9 ho fun with an order of shrimp roll to share. Service was pretty good while busy. I see they got a new lady working here now. Noodles were on point and the pork skin made it that much better. Nice that they have all the sauces out now especially the jalapenos. Cool nice ambiance inside there. read more

if you like new tung kee of the south bay, you'll love thanh ky. no frills, just a solid bowl of comfort soup. I order mine with egg noodles, shrimp, ground pork, bean sprouts, and extra pork skin. it always hits. only downside is the location can be a little sketch with the homeless loitering around but its manageable. service is quick. read more

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This restaurant has been around for 30 yrs.(1994-95) & has been a long time favorite of my brothers. Service is fast, so don't be put off by crowds. Orders: #9 House Special Ho Fun noodle $13 a pho loaded with various meatballs & the broth is flavorful. My brother's go to pho. #13 Beef Satay Ho Fun $14 a nutty spicy pho noodle that had tender slices of beef & great flavor. Sometimes the ratio of satay to broth can be tricky, but Thanh Ky has created a nice balance. A reasonable bowl of pho that satisfies. read more

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Have not been here for several decades. Had an errand to do around the neighborhood and decided to lunch here. Sure brought back memories of younger days as i walked in, the same folks that used to take my order is still here but aged. Same layout same tables and chairs? Exact same staff as it seems- wow such nostalgia. I ordered my usual, egg gravy with shrimp over ho fun. Food came out quickly and it was so good. Just like how it used to be if I remembered correctly.. haha Its been a while but good flavor is good flavor, i thoroughly enjoyed my dish, licked my plate clean :) Great to be back here after so many years, good food great memories. Love it! Thanks! read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Egg - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

We visited Thanh Ky Cafe for an early brunch to beat the lunch rush. Since it's similar to another spot we frequent, we were confident the noodles would be good--and they did not disappoint! We ordered the #9 "House Special Ho Fun," which includes pork kidneys. The standout surprise was the addition of fried pork skin, adding a delicious crunch and depth of flavor to the dish. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by. Just be aware that the surrounding neighborhood can feel a little sketchy--after all, it is Oakland--so take a few extra precautions. Overall, tasty food and a satisfying experience! read more

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O boy, Oakland. It has gotten really bad since the late 90's when I took a few classes at Laney College. Thanh Ky is known for hu tieu, chieu chau dry noodles. I opted to go for their #47 House Special Crispy Noodles $15 instead. This was delicious. So good. I asked them to make it a bit drier with less sauce. My personal preference is a more crispy noodles. Too much gravy will ruin this dish. Service was excellent. They speak Cantonese as well as other languages. The kitchen was fast. I was in and out in 30 minutes. This was a great meal. Thank you everyone at Thanh Ky. read more

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If you get your noodles dry, it still comes with an interesting sauce. Very unique! Be aware that it's street parking. Still, never had trouble finding a spot. read more

I can't believe it they always using the fried chicken from the days before (left over) and refried it to serve customers I have been eaten here over fifteen years I can tell how fresh it tasted and look like will never come back again read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Chicken over rice - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious and authentic Vietnamese dry noodle dish! Highly highly recommend this place!

I've been to Vien Huong and this place is way better. I don't get the hype about Vien Huong. Thanh Ky wins in flavor and price. My go to order is #1 with soup on the side. I get half egg noodles and half ho-fun. The bowl comes with shredded chicken, ground pork, shrimp, beef ball, pork ball, and fish cake. I get it without fish cake though. I also always order extra fried pork skin. The fried pork skin takes the meal to another level. Another thing I like about this place is they use my favorite sriracha. My favorite sriracha is a Thai brand that has a slight tangy sour flavor, which is different from the Huy Fong sriracha. read more

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Simple and delicious! My favorite noodle soup spot for the past 25 years in Oakland. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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this place is legit. i have been coming here for years and loving every time i go back. i typically order their house specialty which is the house special noodle with the soup on side. the fried tender chicken is also hella good. service is quick. be aware of your surrounding. highly recommend! read more

This restaurant is great for a quick noodles soup fix. Always busy so you know it's good. Restaurant is next to a local park with street parking. Don't expect much service besides taking your order and bringing your food to the table. Pay at the front counter. This is our spot to eat at when we are in Oakland area. We ordered Chiew Chow half Ho Fun and half egg noodles. Price is decent and food is always good. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Chiew Chow Ho fun/egg noodles soup - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Thanh Ky is my favorite Teochew noodle spot in the Bay! No, Vien Huong cannot compare no matter what anyone tells me! I'll admit I am biased - Thanh Ky just has such a nostalgia factor to it. I feel like every Chinese Viet kid growing up in East Oakland has grown up with Thanh Ky. But regardless of all my biases, Thanh Ky truly makes the best Teochew style beef satay noodle soup! I literally cannot find it anywhere else (except Vien Huong, which is not as good). The beefy peanuty soup is soooo rich and sooo yummy with the smooth and soft thick rice noodles. I'm always craving it, and this is def my go to lunch spot with mama. For appetizers, I like the fried fish cake and the crispy fried shrimp roll. 10/10 will always come back. read more

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It's been at least 3 years or so since my last visit to this place. We love their noodles and dishes. However, today I ordered the dry egg noodle and the egg noodle is different!! The noodle is much dense and not springy like before. The texture taste odd. Why change the egg noodles? read more

I don't come out to this part of Oakland much but when i do & in the mood for viet/chiu chow noodles i come here for the house seafood dry noodle with a side of fish cake. Mmm mmmm so good read more

If u like spicy bring your OWN chilli oil, they only give you a little on a small plate... read more

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Amazing food. The employees are super nice and the place always has great vibes coming from the employees and customers. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - House special ho fun soup - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

This is one of my favorite spots to eat, i been eating here since I was a kid and the quality has not changed. Still delicious and staff are all about efficiency. Still they are friendly and assume most customers are regulars which I am. I always get the same thing the com ga roti. Place can get crowded at times, and seating is spaced enough to still have a conversation. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Doesnt get any better com ga roti - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

When I heard of some of the best noodle soup restaurants in Oakland, Thanh Ky was among them. In comparison to noodle soup restaurants such as Vien Huong, I must say Thanh Ky is very different in regards to the flavor of its broth and noodles. I ordered their House Special Wonton Soup. Their broth is very light and a little bland for my liking. However, the fried pork rinds that are in the soup added a lot of flavor and crunch to the dish. The variety of meatballs and meat were delicious, and the wontons were very filled. Although Vien Huong is still my favorite noodle soup restaurant in Oakland Chinatown, I still occasionally think about Thanh Ky's fried pork rinds. Tip: ask for extra fried pork rinds on the side. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - 2. House Special Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Horrible service. Overcharged me and 3 ppl started yelling at me when I asked them to explain the charges. They wouldn't back down despite obviously being wrong. I just paid and left rather than argue with them over three dollars. read more

That noodle soup is something I keep coming back for every time I'm in Oakland extra chicaronnes too good

This place has been around forever. One of my favorite spot for noodles soup. The area doesn't feel safe as before but if you in the days should be fine. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Mi noodles soup have pork, shrimp, minced pork, chives, half vermicelli / half spaghetti type of noodle - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Been eating here for 10+ years...food been ok up & down but still good.. service make you feel like family!!! Parking is hard & easy depend on what day you go!!! Same owner since day 1!! $14 a bowl... not bad!!!! read more

Been coming here for most of my life I'd say over 25 years, they know my whole family . I always order one thing it's #9 and that will never change it's so good! read more

If you grew up Chinese in Oakland, you definitely grew up eating here. My spouse is half Chinese/ Vietnamese and green up eating here with his parents. It's definitely a hole in the wall. Great service and food comes out quickly. We both got the house special noodle with ho fun - Dry. There's fishcake, beef balls, shrimp, ground pork and fried pork fat. It also comes with sauté and jalapeño's on the side. If you come here I definitely recommend getting your soup dry, it has way more flavor - ALSO EXTRA FRIED PORK FAT (it's a must)! If you like kidney's like my spouse does, I would ask for kidneys in your noodles. He also loves the sautéed kidneys but they sell out quickly in the day! The food is always consistent and delicious. I think TK is better than VH but that will always be the long live debate. read more

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Location is meh but once you walk in it's the best restaurant you can walk into the area (reminders cash only!!) We ordered Omg my favorite so delicious House soup with wonton flat noodles and egg noodles. Has chicken pork shrimp onions, and fried pork!! So good! One dry with egg noodles. As an appetizer we ordered fried shrimp eggrolls half fishcakes. Over all 5 stars can't wait to come back read more

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House special ho fun with fried pork rinds on top! Must I say more?! Man this has always been my childhood favoriteeeee! So yummy and so homey. The flavors of the soup, the texture of the noodles and the delicious seafood meat toppings! I like mine with soup and extra jalapeños! I wish they had the vinegar jalapeños on the table but regular is fine too. I recommend dipping all your toppings in hoisin and sriracha! The service is also amazing. The aunties here are so nice and so cute. Me and the boyfriend were sitting in a 2 seat table and the auntie kept asking if we wanted to move to a 4 seat table for more room and we said no but she kept insisting so we moved. Haha it was definitely more spacious and comfy having more room. She also warned everyone in the restaurant that it was street cleaning on the side streets and told everyone to move or they'll be ticketed, she's SO SWEET!!! Cash only! And after you eat pay in the front, can't get anymore Asian than that! I can't wait to be back to fill my belly with this yummy noodle soup. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food is always yummy even after 5 years ago today got to eat it again. Thank you for keep opening your business while other businesses were shutting down base on the areas of the business and if you move to new location *please add some note on Yelp for loyalty customers like me to continue supporting your business, your food is amazing yum thank you read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - Kidney fry with green onions leaves and a combo egg noodles soup with fish cake mix w/shrimp cake - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Haven't came here in a while and was craving the duck leg noods. Same place but their service has gotten a little bit better than before and prices are now average $10.50 for a bowl of noodles (asking for large will be about +$4.50). It is still cash only and the duck leg noodle is still as good as it was before. Portions are the same and the soup is the right amount of flavor. I'm used to asking for fried pork skin in my broth but for those who are first timers, I highly recommend you ask for it! It's so good!! Service - same as many vietnamese resturants around, you have to go up to the register to pay after you're done. read more

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TK vs. VH review. It was either TK (Thank Ky) or VH (Vien Huong) for my pre NYE lunch with my girls. We chose TK for a change; it's been years since my last visit. Many patron are either team TK or VH. After this visit, I realized I am a true VH fan. One thing that was obvious was that my beloved pickled jalapeños were missing and I felt fuller at VH!!! Honestly, quality wise both restaurants are on par but no pickled jalapeños is a deal breaker. Comparison for regular chow jew noodles. TK - $11.50 house special noodles - serving size is slightly smaller than VH - does not automatically come with kidneys unless you request it. I feel so gypped! - includes friend pork rinds upon request - limited sauce bottles on the table to prepare your own sauce dish. Your order will arrive with a small sauce dish with hoisin sauce, chili paste and a few sliced raw jalapeño peppers - no pickled jalapeños - cash only VH -$14 chow jow noodles - serving size slightly larger than TK - automatically comes with kidneys upon order - more ground pork in bowl - includes chicken - full display of sauce for self service - pickled jalapeños read more

Food was 6 out of a 10 , service was meh interior needs an upgrade ! Careful parking tho "window breaks "

Soup noodles there are always amazing and no complaints at all. But their food portion is getting smaller and smaller. The owner is nice and service is fast. read more

A hole in the wall kind of place but their foods are top knot. We came here for their noodles since Hai Ky is too far for just some noodles craving. Ordered 2 small bowls of the House Special Wonton Noodle and Cambodian Ho Fun, both are dry version. Don't let the size deceive you since they really fill you up. We love adding chilli oil, vinegar and some soy sauce to the sauce rather than the soup version. That's the best way to eat the noodles. They also have the option to add fried pork fat so it has that nice crunchy texture. The only reason I removed one star was because of slow service (probably bc they were too busy) and cash only. We had no idea before coming so couldn't order a lot like we thought. Other than that, totally see us coming back and bringing some friends for their noodle. read more

Thanh Ky Restaurant - House Special Wonton Noodle Dry (@joeynht) - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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They are soooo rude! How are you mad at me because you don't want to write my order down and think your going to remember it and then when my order comes to me wrong, you blame me? They had the audacity to tell me to point next time I order because I don't know what I'm ordering. The gag is, I literally pointed to what I wanted on the menu!!! The woman avoiding me because she got it wrong and then she back there talking sh*t about me in our language telling the lady I'm being cheap and don't wanna pay so I'm complaining??? I told her I understand what she saying. Like YOU brought me things I didn't order and I didn't eat it! I been here a MILLION TIMES so ofcourse I know what I'm ordering!! Then the lady had to nerve to ignore me even when I walked up to her. I should have left a $0 tip because that's the service I got. read more