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    Wild Ginger

    4.4 (788 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    D1. Pork dumplings in sauce / 酸辣猪肉饺
    Christine M.

    Always a great bowl of soup! We've been craving a good bowl of soup and finally made it to Wild Ginger b4 they closed. We love not having to drive to Oakland to get our taste buds happy :-p This kitchen always delivers

    Grace H.

    Small little shop located on Park St. Inside, there's a few tables so there might be a wait if it's busy. Service is very fast and food came out quickly. We ordered the pork dumplings and it was delicious! Loved the sauce it came in and the dumpling were good size. We also got the spicy tingly beef in sauce noodles and they were delicious. Noodles were bouncy and had a good bite to them. The beef was tender and good. The sauce itself was spicy and tingly but not too crazy in my opinion. Perfect level of heat and tingly. Overall, the menu is great and love that you can get soup or sauce. The dumplings are solid as well. Service was good and fast. Will be back!

    S1. Spicy cucumber salad / 拍黄瓜
    Jacie N.

    Delicious hand-pulled noodles in a small mom & pop restaurant. Great for pairs or possibly 4. Many small parties in and out for lunch even on a rainy day (a testament to how good the food is!). Really nice service. Will be back!

    Dan T2. Spicy dandan noodles / 担担面
    Sarah Ann K.

    We came here on a Sunday for lunch and it was moderately busy. Parking can be tough since it is all street parking but it didn't take us more than 10-15 min. It is a pretty small place but orders come out relatively quick. We ordered the dan dan noodles and the spicy mixed veggie hand pulled biang biang noodles. If you don't do spice well, the hand pulled noodle dishes may not be for you, but since I shared this bowl with my partner who does spice better than me, it wasn't as bad. These noodles were thickkk and it complemented the dish well since it was a spicy chili sauce. They also put wood ear mushrooms, some lettuce, and lotus root. The dan dan noodles weren't as spicy and were actually quite plain compared to the hand pulled noodle bowl. Overall, cool spot to get some noodles - whether you like em thick, thin, spicy, or more on the plain side!

    A1. Stewed Pork Burger /  腊汁肉夹膜
    Gina G.

    Finally had the opportunity to try Wild Ginger while in Alameda and it did not disappoint. I've heard so many great things about this spot from reviews to word-of-mouth. Also, Park St. in Alameda is just so charming..a win/win all around. Yes the reviews are correct ~ you can hear the slaps in the kitchen of hand-pulled noodles being prepared fresh. On the menu you can find cold noodle dishes, and hand-pulled noodles used for dishes in sauce with protein or in a warm soup with protein/veggies. There are also ramen noodle dishes, dumpling dishes in sauce or soup, and delicious street food like the pork or lamb burgers. Service is quick, pricing is extremely fair, and this is the type of heart happy spot supporting small business/super cool hole-in-the-wall IYKYK moment. The stewed pork burger (similar to a meat pocket) was so flavorful and juicy, with a crunch of veggie, I could have ordered a few more if it wasn't a quick pit-stop for lunch. Delicious. Our party ordered a cold noodle dish and warm soup, both so different, but comforting and enjoyed. Also, the pork dumplings in the spicy & sour sauce are super yummy. I noticed they also sell homemade spicy sauce for purchase. Looking forward to returning next time I'm craving the noods. Metered parking can be found along Park Street and the corresponding side streets.

    Beef Malatang
    Emily Y.

    My friends and I came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. We got two dishes to share which was perfect. The beef malatang was good but not traditional malatang. The noodles were very good because they were nice and thick but there was not a lot of meat in my opinion. We also got the pork zha jiang which was good but I wished there was more flavor. I loved the bean sprouts in the dish. I don't know if I'd come back but it was good to try!

    Brandon L.

    This no-frills East Bay noodle spot delivered on their basics. Their pulled noodles had great texture with the right amount of bounce - not gummy like you sometimes get elsewhere - though the sauce could have used more depth of flavor. The wontons were well-executed with good filling and sauce. I was impressed with the cold liangpi noodles which hit the spot on a hot day. The texture of the liangpi was on point and it had the right amount of acidity. Service was attentive and kept our water glasses full. Worth coming back for another visit!

    S1. Spicy cucumber salad / 拍黄瓜
    Lynnasia M.

    This place is great, I seen a social media influencer post about it and thought id give it a try. The noodles are the perfect amount of chewy and thick ;3. I really loved the freshness of the cucumber salad also. It was like a sweet sauce on top i probably could have ate 4 orders of it. The service was quick and the employees are also very nice. The place is a little small inside but a perfect size. I ate there on a weekday midday, and it wasn't that busy so that was a plus. I was very satisfied and the portions are enough to share with another person if you aren't super hungry. I think about this place every day since i've been. I honestly can't wait to go back :) Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambience; Cozy comforting

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    Aly C.

    ===TL;DR=== - Spicy beef noodle soup - Hand pulled biang biang noodles - Pork dumpling in sauces - Complimentary spicy cucumber salad ===TMI=== For some reason, I feel like social media overly glamorize this place. Once you step in, they're a very mom & pop shop. Semi open kitchen & there's a small seating nook next to the door. Greeted by cute & friendly staffs. Before anything else, they gave us a complimentary plate of cold spicy cucumber salad. Omggggeeeeee, that was the best cucumber salad I've had. They nailed the seasoning & spices to a tee. The perfect balance of sweet & vinegary umami, and spicy! Best thing to stimulate your appetite. We tried their classic noodles both wet and dry. Loved the home cook feeling but was lacking some flavors. I think the flavor profiles were on the mild end & I feel like it was missing a kick in there somewhere. It could be the cumin or the spice or maybe it catered towards a general crowd. Though the meat was tender! Nonetheless, it was certainly filling. Oh, the dumplings were stuffed!!! So that was great.

    cucumber salad!
    Henry H.

    I kept hearing buzz about Wild Ginger on social media, so I finally decided to give it a try. We arrived right at opening and were seated right away, though we managed to get the last table before a waitlist started forming. The restaurant is quite small with limited seating, giving it a cozy, bustling vibe. I started with the spicy cucumber salad, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The chili sauce had great flavor and paired perfectly with the chilled cucumbers, refreshing, tangy, and just the right amount of heat. For my main, I ordered the Spicy and Tingly Beef Biangbiang Noodle. The flavors were okay, but not quite a home run like the cucumber salad. The sauce didn't stick to the noodles as much as I hoped, and the noodles themselves were a bit too thick, which made the dish feel slightly unbalanced. That said, I'd still come back to Wild Ginger--next time I'll try their regular noodles to see if that pairing works better for me.

    D1. Pork Dumplings in Sauce  F****n awesome!
    Chrenzoe Christian B.

    Gonna make this my final review about the darn place. Its my 3rd time trying this restaurant. Before the pandemic, they had some good key notes on what a good szechuan cuisine was. The service was great back then. 2nd time I came, our orders took so long and came cold, had no meat, no flavor on the soup. Quiet restaurant nonetheless. Are we suppose to salt the broth ourselves? 3rd time was Uber Eats order tonight. I came home from work, didn't wanna cook because I cooked for a living, I was doing this all week. Cool, decided to order and try them again, been wanting to give them the benefit of a doubt. No way...this time I think I'm getting pranked. Reciept all had meat. 3 came in, had no meat, and and the one with meat, I was beyond the "whatever..." feeling so I just wanna eat at this point, dan dan noodles had no flavor at all. Everything was bland, soup was just scummy from boiling meat, I love chili oil....this doesn't taste like chili oil. It tasted like oil with nothing but dirt from meat boil. It had no flavor. It needed so much salt, I didn't wanna eat it. On top of it all...i paid about $80 included tip for the uber driver. I really didn't wanna do this. 1 star, I'll never think about this place again.

    PORK ZHA JIANG 炸酱干扯麵
    Darrell B.

    Wild Ginger is a small but quaint place that has house made noodles. The service was incredible from start to finish. This busy business gave us a free appetizer to try that had some crunchy tofu that we loved. Next we ordered SPICY CUMIN LAMB IN SOUP, PORK ZHA JIANG and the LAMB DUMPLINGS with spicy chili sauce. We enjoyed every bite, from the crispy cucumbers to the delicious broth. The service is quick and easy and great for a quick lunch. Try this place out and ask for extra spicy if you can handle it!

    H1. Spicy cumin lamb in sauce / 羊肉干扯面
    Karen M.

    Ordered food to-go. Staff with super nice. Ordered the spicy cumin lamb in sauce noodles and the liang pi. Been craving a place that serves Chinese food like Xi'an Famous Foods in NYC. This place in the bay is probably the only spot I know that comes somewhat close. Spicy cumin lamb noodles is good but i feel like its missing something but I can't quite put my finger on exactly what. I've never had Liang Pi with sesame - not bad. Overall, it was good. Not the same as Xi'an's in NYC. Would go back to try their spicy cumin lamb in soup.

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    Solid hand-cut noodles in Alameda. If you need a quick noodle spot, it's not San Francisco-level, but it does the job.

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    Food is SO good. Good price point and friendly owners. Definitely a new go-to takeout spot

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    Ask the Community - Wild Ginger

    Do you have any non- spicy options?

    Yes, most items can make non-spicy as requested

    Do you have air conditioning?

    Sorry we have not

    Do you use MSG in your cooking?

    No MSG

    Is the jarred chili oil vegetarian or vegan?

    oue chili oil is vegan.

    For the biangbiang noodle dishes, are we able to switch them out with the regular noodles they offer?

    yes You are able to, But please comment it on on line order or tell us on the phone order.

    Are there any dishes that have peanuts or any type of nuts? My kids have peanut and nut allergies.

    We do not use peanuts and peanut sauce. But we use seaame and sesame sauce.

    Is everything here spicy? If so, can the spicy level be adjusted?

    most items is spicy. you can ask server for more spicy or hold the spicy

    Are the noodles gluten-free?

    it's not

    Are your noodles made with egg? Are the Dan Dan noodle dish vegan?

    No egg in the noodles. and Dan dan noodle is vegan.

    Which hand pulled noodle menu is vegetarian?

    H3 Spicy hot-oil seared in sauce BiangBiang noodles

    I see some have reviewed that this restaurant is not good for groups. Is there seating for a party of 6?

    Yes, but you may need to get there early as the restaurant is fairly small.

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    Chong Qing Noodles House - Beef noodle soup

    Chong Qing Noodles House

    4.3(288 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Wooooow I'm literally blown away! Happen to be in alameda and was craving dried noodles. Looked…read morethrough Yelp and ofcourse there's tons of options. Ended up going to Chong Qing noodle house and it was a smart decision. We walked over and immediately greeted by the very nice lady. We said to go so we grabbed a menu and sat down. The lady approached us and asked if we needed reccomendation. I said I wanted dried noodles so she recommended the Zha Jiang noodles. She also recommended the wonton and some cucumbers but we ended up just getting the wonton in addition to the noodles. They prepared our foood quickly and we had it to go We took our food to the alameda brewery and as soon as open the noodles - it already smelled so good. Those noodles were amazing!!!! It was so flavorful, bouncy noodles, tender meat and together it was perfect. I did wish it comes w fried eggs. The wontons are also tasty - great taste and the chili oil is perfect I would def comeback to this place and try their other dish! And I recommend you check them out

    This was an interesting experience. My niece and I were in Alameda and she wanted to try this…read moreplace. The location is convenient, plenty of neighborhood parking. The spot is cute. About 15 seconds after we got our menus, that one of the servers was hovering over us. We were trying to make our decision but she would just not leave us alone, and kept pointing out options. It felt more like pressure than anything. Once we ordered the food came fairly quickly. The wings were incredibly flavorful, I'd order again in a heartbeat. The dumplings were delicious. My biggest complaint was how pushy the server was. I wanted to leave but I thought my niece wanted to stay so I didn't say anything. While we were leaving my niece said she was very uncomfortable there, but didn't want to say anything. The food was delicious, but we both agreed we'd probably order delivery next time. Our in person experience was just too unpleasant.

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    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I've always had a delightful experience here, the service is incredible and the food is both tasty…read moreand plentiful! A true treat is when they have the dumpling carts out. It creates such a fun ambiance and the options are seemingly endless

    If you're looking for that classic dim sum experience, where servers wheel carts through the aisles…read moreand you simply point to what looks good as it passes by, this is the spot. It's getting harder to find places in the Bay Area that still do it this way, mostly because restaurants just don't have the space anymore for carts to weave between tightly packed tables. That alone makes this place feel a little special. The food itself tastes fresh, and yes, the hot sauce passes the test. I've had a few unfortunate (and slightly traumatizing) encounters with off-tasting sauces during the pandemic, so now I always do a cautious smell-and-taste check first. They also serve "tofu fa" (tofu pudding) with a sweet ginger syrup, which was a pleasant surprise. It's one of my favorite desserts and not something you see often at dim sum spots these days since it's not in high demand. Definitely brought back some nostalgic, childhood vibes. Just a heads up, this place gets busy quickly. If you can, try to arrive within the first hour after opening. Otherwise, be prepared to wait a bit, it's popular for a reason.

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    East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Interior of their dining room at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Alameda.

    Interior of their dining room at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Alameda.

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    Hong Kong City Cafe - Wonton Soup

    Hong Kong City Cafe

    3.6(321 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Stopped by for an early lunch after my medical appt in downtown Alameda (Park St). I was the first…read morecustomer when they opened at 11am. There's many food choices on Park Street, but many places don't open until noon. I was greeted as I came in, and offered the lunch plate menu. The young lady took the time to discuss everything. I ordered: - Fish Filet in Black Sauce, w/ Fried Rice (extra $$) - Iced Coffee, light sweetness Total Bill = $20.75. My lunch plate was a delicious comforting meal. A delightful balance of flavors. The portions were about right for lunch. The colorful bell peppers and chopped onions made the dish look appealing. The restaurant was cool and comfortable. The lights were turned down low. The warmth from outside had not yet creeped in. I had a very nice experience, and will return.

    This is my favorite stop when I'm in Alameda with plenty of street parking and clean, comfortable…read morehk cafe vibes. Today we tried the specials (traditional Cantonese dishes) which the server recommended. - Oyster braised pork feet - meat were so tender and tasty with rich umani flavors from the dried oysters . (5/5) - black bean spareribs- just like the dim sum style but in big portions . (4/5) - braised tofu and pea sprouts - freshly fried tofu crispy outside and soft inside with right amount of sauce over fresh pea sprouts 4/5) My parents and I loved the texture and flavors that were infused in the sauce using fresh ingredients, big portions at a very reasonable price!

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    Stayed beef over bok choy

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    Ark Chinese Restaurant - Green Onion Pancake

    Ark Chinese Restaurant

    3.8(661 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Ark is our family's go to restaurant for catering, take out and dine in. The food is always fresh…read moreand delicious. For my large family's holiday party, we preferred beef and broccoli and fresh circular tofu with mixed veggies. All of our family raved about the Ark food and asked us where we ordered from. Our small catering trays were the first to get eaten up and there were no leftovers. For our son's bday party, we ordered small trays of beef chow fun, crispy chicken wings with sweet sauce, circular tofu with veggies, and Peking pork chops. We also asked for 3 orders of crispy chow mein with chicken (this doesn't come in party trays but Tracy was so accommodating to make us 3 entree orders). The food was absolutely amazing and yummy. Plus, the order was ready on time. Portions are generous! Tracy is so welcoming and nice. All of their dishes have been amazing that we order for take out or dine in. We usually order the following entrees: eggplant, stir fry green beans, dumplings, chow mein, plus the dishes above. I can't wait to order catering trays for future parties! Thanks Tracy!

    We ordered Salted fish & chicken fried rice was very good. String beans with mushrooms also good…read morenot overcooked. Moo shu pork l asked to skip bamboo shoots they willing to do it. Their hands pulled noodles with beef was excellent. Waitress also ask if we want less sodium, less oil. They can do that too. Their prices are pretty good because their portions were enough for two meals

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    Ark Chinese Restaurant - Circular tofu with veggies, Peking style pork chops, fried chicken

    Circular tofu with veggies, Peking style pork chops, fried chicken

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    Pacific Lighthouse Restaurant - steamed crab

    Pacific Lighthouse Restaurant

    2.9(507 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    We came here to watch the dragon show. This restaurant is so beautiful. The show happens once a…read moremonth .I thought it would be outside. So, next month I will be prepared. I will be watching the show and dining. The food smelled so good. Now mind you my cousin told me her daughter would love the show! She almost tipped the table over! She was terrified! So, I will be dining alone! I also, must read up on the history of the show. Thanks for viewing.

    We came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 10 people on a Friday night and it was pretty…read moredead. It was just us and two other tables the entire night. I came here for weddings and dim sum in the past before and the vibes have definitely changed. They closed off all the tables by the windows so we couldn't even get a table with a view, which defeats the purpose of their location. The staff recommended us a set dinner meal and said it was pretty good so we went with their suggestion. The dishes came out steadily but our fried rice did not come out until 7 out of the 10 dishes were brought out. You would think the rice would come out earlier so that we can enjoy it with the rest of the food but we had to ask them and tell them to bring the rice out quicker. Some dishes were good but others lacked flavor and didn't taste fresh. Some items were a bit undercooked as well. We paid $500 for this meal and it was very disappointing. There are lots of other restaurants in Alameda that are better quality and much cheaper.

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    Pacific Lighthouse Restaurant - Part of the large dining room

    Part of the large dining room

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    China Villa Restaurant - Sesame Balls

    China Villa Restaurant

    3.5(193 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Walked in for lunch. Beautiful views of the water, quiet classical music for ambiance, friendly…read morestaff and quick service. I love the ornate furniture and decor, too! The food selection is wonderful and the dishes come out delicious and well balanced! Love the sizzling pepper beef platter!

    Very disappointed in this experience. The 1st time I ever experienced China Villa it was a year ago…read moreand there was a single strain of long hair in my food. That was a year ago....so I informed them and waited a year until today... I re-ordered the same meal: 1 shrimp and 1 pork egg foo young w/ 2 orders of fried rice... Almost an $80 online order through Grub Hub.. The food was suppose to arrive at 6:08pm PST..mind you, I live maybe 10 to 15 mins from the actual location...depending on tourism or beach goers... After 4 conversations with the restaurant informing them that my food had not yet arrived by 6:35pm - I wanted a refund. The excuse was they couldn't reach the driver and when he did show up...they had forgotten an order of rice. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE ONE ORDER OF RICE...They had the audacity to want me to DRIVE to their location after I PAID FOR DELIVERY...and PICK IT UP and thought 2 orders would make me feel better... Are you flipping kidding me??? Their food is decent but not worth that sort of service. Horrible service today. Disappointing

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    Dining room inside

    China Villa Restaurant - BBQ Pork Fried Rice

    BBQ Pork Fried Rice

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    Shan Dong - Sesame Paste Noodles

    Shan Dong

    4.2(4k reviews)
    3.0 miOakland Chinatown
    $$

    My friends and I decided to order delivery from Shan Dong, which is one of my favorite places in…read moreOakland Chinatown. This time, we ordered a few dishes to try - the classic sesame paste noodles, Shan Dong chicken, the fried rice with shrimp, and the hot spicy eggplant. Since we did order delivery on a busy Saturday night, it took a little over an hour for our food to arrive. The food was expertly packed and we were given plenty of utensils and napkins. The sesame paste noodles are one of my favorite dishes here, there's a balance of sweet and salty offered in the creamy sesame paste sauce that's so addicting. I've always been a big fan of the hand-pulled noodles which are thick, bouncy and chewy. The Shan Dong chicken is deep fried and coated in a delicious sauce. It is more of the sweeter side if you're looking for something that's spicy. I appreciate that we were given large pieces as well! The fried rice with shrimp is amazing - I love the crunch of the green onion, the softness of the fried egg, and the texture of the rice and veggies which weren't soggy and still held a nice bite. Last but not least, the hot spicy eggplant was a great choice because it's usually the trickier dish to cook as eggplant can turn really soft and mushy. I was delighted that with the way it was prepared, the large eggplant pieces still held a tender texture that did not fall apart. I also enjoyed the sauce that was paired with the eggplant, which is oyster-sauce based and added a pleasant sweetness as well. I'm always looking forward to my next visit and I love supporting Shan Dong!

    This place is just as un-fancy as it is delicious! Come mentally prepared to be kind of cramped and…read moreto eat in a somewhat chaotic atmosphere. Who cares though, because once you get your food, nothing else matters. The service is fast and efficient. The prices are super reasonable and portion sizes, generous. The noodles, dumplings and everything else we ordered was incredibly tasty and had that wok-infused flavor. This place is no frills and all taste. We ordered noodles, dumplings, some cold dishes and omitted egg in the veg dishes for the vegans. Everyone had something to eat and honestly for how much we ordered, it's tough to say there's anything you might not want to order. Just go with your gut! We came here after running the Oakland Marathon and left very happy and satisfied. (apologies for not being specific on what we ordered. I'll have to update later once I dig up the photos to post here.) Just come eat here, you'll be glad you did! My only gripe is that I don't live closer!!

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    Dinning area

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