went here for my birthday a couple weeks ago with my parents. Their service is quick and fast. Not a lot of options for beverages outside of tea and water. But the food was very good and arrived hot and fresh as soon as we sat down. The ambience was a regular Chinese café with plenty of options read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - green beans, fried fish, and hong style combination noodles - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

This restaurant has been here for decades in Oakland Chinatown . I have been eating here throughout my childhood. The servers are also very kind and efficient. They always update their menus so there is always something new to try. They are most famous for their home made fresh shrimp dumplings, wontons and noodles . Their noodle soup is famous. Their rice dishes are delicious as well. The prices are unbeatable. $13.99 for a huge bowl of freshly made shrimp dumpling noodle soup and $12.99 for a huge rice plate. If you are ever around Oakland Chinatown, this place is a must-try. read more

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Ying Kee is a true local gem. They've been around for over 20 years in the heart of Chinatown, serving good-value, authentic Chinese dishes made with fresh ingredients. While they offer all the classic favorites, they also cook the comforting country-style dishes our parents grew up loving -- from salty fish entrées to lamb in Sichuan chili oil, bitter melon spare ribs with gravy over noodles, crispy fried fish, and so much more. Come here for that warm, family-style feel and enjoy delicious Chinese food paired with friendly service. **They are known for their shrimp dumplings AKA (Water dumplings) with the fish skin inside! It's The Best in Chinatown! They recently renovated, so the space looks great too. read more

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I went to the Oakland museum and remember eating here last time I came. I stopped again. I ordered the beef chowfun. It was good. I came in and right away was sat. I got a booth looking outside the window window. There's plenty table chair/booth seating. read more

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If you want a fresh, good, hot meal, this lil restaurant on 9th street always delivers... our go to order is salt and pepper spare ribs, green beans and mo bu tofu with shrimp dumpling soup to start. The staff is always kind and welcoming. For a hearty well priced meal this is one of my favorites in Oakland Chinatown! Ooopsss we forgot the pictures. Nextime read more

I went to Oakland Chinatown to pick-up some groceries with a friend of mine. We decided to have lunch in Chinatown and saw Ying Kee. I ordered green beans with pork over steamed rice. My buddy ordered Shrimp Won Ton Mein. My rice plate was delicious, tasty gravy, soft pieces of pork and fresh semi-crunchy green beans. My buddy liked his shrimp won ton mein soup with egg noodles and bean sprouts. I tried one of the shrimp won ton. I like that the shrimp was minced into the meat and had good flavor. I used to eat at King Wah back in the day but sadly they closed over several years ago. I'm going to go back to Ying Kee and try other dishes, they may become my Go To restaurant in Oakland Chinatown. For pretty good Chinese food and service try Ying Kee. read more

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This was one of the 3 places my mom and I would frequent whenever she comes to Oakland Chinatown shopping for groceries. The owners and servers are friendly and quick with service. It's not exactly a hole in the wall type vibe but it is a semi small restaurant compared to others in Oakland. It feels homey in a sense even though it is a bit run down. I usually order the Half Shrimp Dumpling & Half Mushroom Dumpling Soup without noodles. ($12-15) Usually comes with 8-10 large dumplings and it is more than enough for 1-2 people. Not much else is needed besides pepper to soup and a side of house sauce on the side to dip the dumplings in. read more

387 9th St Oakland, CA 94607 Ying Kee is an old school Chinese restaurant in the heart of Oakland Chinatown. I was walking by on a chilly day, and decided to go in for a hot bowl of Wor Won Ton Soup. The lady was on the phone, and she waved me in and told me to sit anywhere. The interior is outdated and a bit of a dive. I could tell this was a legit chinese restaurant because there were no forks on the tables. I ordered Wor Won Ton Soup, Potstickers, and hot tea. Service was quick and attentive. I was served Seafood Wor Won Ton Soup. Price $13.50. Just one look told me I should of ordered something else. Maybe I should of asked for noodles? Not much for $13.50. Maybe 5 dumplings, regular broccoli, fish cakes, fish balls, and some pieces of fish. The potstickers looked exactly like the frozen ones I got from Amazon Fresh. Total bill: $21. Will I return? Yes, I will return and order something like Tomato Beef Chow Mein, and see how it turns out. Hopefully I have a better experience. Street parking read more

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Food is delicious came out fast, hot and ready! food is delicious. They also serve frozen wontons to take home. The ambience is wonderful It's quiet and it's with a Chinese very authentic food read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Table setting! - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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We ordered take out from the 3 dishes for $38.99 menu. We've walked by this place several times and decided to try it. We ordered: 1) tofu and mushrooms and bok choy, only disappointment was how few mushrooms there were (maybe 6 pieces) 2) eggplant with pork - not bad if you like eggplant, good portion of pork 3) salt and pepper fish - tasty but only about 12 pieces of fish Order included house soup which was broth with some carrots and a pieces of oxtail. Broth could use a little more flavor for my test. For $38.99 (not including tax) - it's not a bad deal. The menu has quite a few options and we had a tough time picking 3 dishes. We cooked our own rice to supplement. We would probably try it again and pick some other dishes. It was after 1:00 on a Sunday and it was about a 10-15 minute wait -not too bad since there were about 12 other customers eating in the restaurant. Lady serving us was nice. read more

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Chinese food that's full of flavor. Located in the Chinatown district of Oakland. They have dine-in. Parking is very challenging to find. Be prepared to park read more

We went to Oakland Chinatown for the street event. First time to this restaurant. They're famous making their own noodles. We ordered wonton noodles soup and shrimp dumplings noodles soup. Noodles were little soft. But soup was tasty and wonton was good. read more

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Food is amazing. Service always friendly and welcoming. Go to spot for their 3 items special. Can't argue with the price and food quality and quantity. They always have music playlist on that you just vibe to. read more

I come here pretty frequently and I usually the chao chow ho fun. One reason I come here if the low price and nice staff. It's not too busy in here so you won't feel rushed and can enjoy your food at a slow pace without needed to rush. The portions are also pretty big for the price. You would probably pay around $15+ anywhere else. However, you do get what you pay for. The soup is bland and doesn't have any flavor, you have to season it yourself with the condiments at the table. Other than that the rest of the dish is flavored and delicious, you just need to season the soup yourself. The variety of meat balls give different textures with the fish ones being softer and the beef balls having more of a bite to them. My favorite part of this dish is of course the kidney. It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea but it's delicious to me. It's not metallic at all and has a nice bite to it. I would recommend this dish for sure! read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - chao chow noodle soup - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Good Cantonese food and reasonable prices. Most chow mein/fun under $15. It's a mom and pop restaurant so service can be inconsistent when busy, but they're trying. read more

经济实惠 而且好吃 环境也好 我们点了扬州炒饭和特价6块的猪肝粥 虽然6块但是特大一碗 很好 回常来 This is a great restaurant. Very budget friendly without sacrificing taste or portion size. I recommend their daily specials and fried rice. Will come back again read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - 猪肝粥 - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

A Hidden Gem for Authentic, Affordable Eats Ying Kee is one of those rare, old-school spots that keeps things simple yet satisfying. While the interior may look a bit aged, the food speaks for itself--delicious, hearty, and incredibly budget-friendly. Every dish is packed with authentic flavors, reminding me of the comfort food I grew up with. I come here often with my mom and auntie, and it always feels like a warm, familiar place where the service is straightforward and the portions are generous. If you're looking for a no-frills, tasty meal that won't break the bank, Ying Kee is the place to be! read more

The food is ok but both of us has food poisoning after lunch. We have the porridge, onion beef over rice and the shrimp dumping soup. It must be something old or dirty food both of us have stomachache and diarrhea. read more

Their food is so good! I totally forgot to take any dishes! We got an order of their egg and shrimp chow fun. This was absolutely delicious. It's been a few weeks since I've eaten here and still crave it. We got some sort of stir fried lamb (forgot the official name they call it). That was pretty good. We got a bowl of rice to share. We finished it all! The tea was lukewarm, but the tea pots they use are pretty old. It is what it is, given how old this restaurant is. There was one staff taking orders and bringing food to you so be patient. I have never used the restroom here so can not tell you what to expect but I would suggest you to hold it or just pee before you come lol Will always come back! read more

Small Cantonese mom and pop restaurant in Oakland Chinatown across from the large mall/condos complex. They have a wide variety of choices, including dishes I haven't seen elsewhere. There are pictures on the wall of food dishes. Prices are reasonable. Food is a little greasy, service is quick. Good for a quick meal. read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Beef stew over rice - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food: 3/5 Service/Wait: 4/5 Price/Value: 4/5 Atmosphere/Uniqueness: 4/5 Visited Ying Kee Restaurant, a family-owned spot for Chinese cuisine. The famous item on the menu is the Shrimp Dumpling Soup. In the past, it was really good. However, it seems they have changed the recipe and now no longer is very good. While the Shrimp Dumpling Soup fell short in taste and texture, the welcoming service, fair prices, and cozy atmosphere make it a place worth considering, especially to support a local Asian owned establishment. Shrimp Dumpling Soup Rating: 3/5 The Shrimp Dumpling Soup was average, lacking depth in flavor and seasoning. It was full of bamboo shoots and not a lot of shrimp. The noodles were okay, but that was the only saving grace of this dish. read more

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Update (June 2023): I'm so disappointed in the service of this restaurant and the quality of food. It used to be so good. The shrimp dumplings were plump with shrimp and tasted really fresh; now it has a weird smell, taste, and texture to it. When we brought it up to the server, she just apologized and walked away. We didn't get a new bowl of shrimp dumplings or even the food taken off our bill. The prices have gone up and quality down. It pains me to say this because I love supporting local Asian-owned businesses but I would not recommend this restaurant anymore. read more

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My grandparents love coming here to eat so I decided to tag along with them today for lunch. I grew up in Chinatown and believe it or not, I've never dine here before! This hole in the wall is super affordable and the food is decent. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive! We ordered the scrambled egg with shrimp chow fun, a bowl of won ton soup, stir fry leek and lamb dish, and fried tofu with cod. The dishes came out quickly and I am so glad the food was not oily or salty. I don't think they use any MSG since I didn't have to drink much water afterwards. Bonus point there! Prices range between $10-14 which is super affordable nowadays! read more

We wanted to try the 3 dishes special (3 dishes for $38.99) - for take out. So we ordered salt & pepper fish, eggplant with pork and mushrooms with tofu and veggies. 1) Salt & Pepper Fish - had a little kick to it that was unexpected. We got about 11 pieces. 2) Eggplant with pork - not a fan of eggplant but ordered it since our granddaughter wanted to try it (her vote after tasting it was - thumbs down). But the hubby liked it. 3) Mushrooms with tofu and veggies - the grandkids love the mushrooms and tofu. I counted maybe 7 pieces of mushrooms (some whole and some halves) which is not a lot. Our order came with a tub of house soup. Again this was well liked by the grandkids. It was a broth with some veggies (ie. carrots, bamboo shoots) We'll probably try other dishes next time. read more

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This is probably one of the few restaurants that stayed open in Chinatown so I'm glad they're still open during the current state of Oakland. The food is great in my opinion. It's flavorful and not too oily. Their prices have barely changed from the original so everything is still fairly priced. My go to dish is the Silky Egg and Shrimp Chow Fun. The wok essence is well infused to the beautifully stir fried chow fun and the egg sauce is a wonderful layer of flavor. I highly recommend swinging by if you have the chance to. read more

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Food: The food is amazing. I have a very sensitive stomach, but I've never gotten sick from the restaurant's dishes. Everything is always so tasty and healthy, and I can taste the freshness of the ingredients. Service: The ladies at the restaurant are very nice, friendly, and patient with customers. It's always a comfortable experience eating here. Ambiance: It feels like home! Being surrounded by elderly Cantonese grandmas and grandpas in the restaurant makes me feel like I'm still at home. They mostly play Cantonese music, which adds to the cozy atmosphere. read more

Wanted to try soup wonton but changed my mind and ended up ordered the 3-dish lunch special for $38.99 for the three of us. Service was good and attentive but the food was just so so. We ordered fish in clay pot, Mongolian beef, and string beans. The food tasted okay and nothing jumped out. The string beans dish has lots of meat in it, kind of like eating the Mongolian beef. We also ordered a bowl of rice, which didn't seem to be freshly cooked. Tasted like an overnight item and got heat up to serve. Will pass this business until hearing some good reviews. read more

The broth for the noodle soups had zero flavor: basically slightly greasy saltless warm water. The BBQ pork was fatty inedible gristle and very low quality. The shrimp dumpling was ok. Tea was the only thing I liked, sadly. There is a sign at the cashier stating "no refunds, no exchanges" so I assume others have also found the food less than edible. The restaurant was quite busy so maybe the other dishes are better than the noodle soup, but unfortunately I'm not going to take another chance. Decor inside is very old school with leather booths, which I liked a lot. The service was fine read more

Bruh this place was here when I was a kid, back in the 90s. As a kid I used to think this place was good lol. I'm back in 2020 as an adult and it's aight. Now I see that it's one of the last cheap Chinese restaurants in the area here in downtown Oakland. It's probably as cheap as you are allowed to go here downtown, and dumpling soup is still decent. I think for the price and the fact everything here feels hole in the wall-y, the food feels like it's chock full of MSG, it's a decent spot and the 3 dishes for 26 is a pretty solid deal. The table gets a pretty standard soup, but check with them to see if you can get the vegetarian option, because I'm pretty sure there's pork in it if that's an issue you might have. The broccoli beef, melon chicken, and the spare ribs were the options of choices. It was all aight, and felt decent for the price, but nothing special. Parking wise, you are pretty much out of luck unless you park in the parking structures as the streets literally have only 30 minute max, and when I was waiting outside I saw the Parking maid write up 3 tickets in just 2 minutes. read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food is very good per usual. Service is good Chinatown service standards. Price is good depends on what you order. I always love the dumplings and lunch specials. The place is "clean" and neat for Chinatown standards, it's very 1980's Chinese American style decor read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Takeout shrimp and pork dumpling (8 pieces) with soup and lettuce. Chili oil and pickled jalapeños $12.50 + tax total $13.80. Very good. - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Service: 7/10 Food: 8/10 Price: $ Portion: medium Wait time: no wait on saturday for lunch Love this place! I have been coming here since I was a kid! The dumplings are very good. I like the wide egg noodle! And they let you choose your noodle. I have not tried a rice plate yet but want to try it! read more

Affordable local mom/pop shop! Still great price and good portions. I only ordered their wok food... (meaning no soup)

Pretty good hole-in-the-wall spot for a quick lunch. We ordered their popular dish, the shrimp dumplings (sui gow) in soup with your choice of noodle. I got the thin hoh fun (flat rice noodles). My friend got the egg noodles, which also looked good. They don't give you a ton of dumplings, but each one is tasty and fresh, full of crunchy shrimp. Food comes out very quickly. The broth was piping hot and had little bits of fried shallots and ground pork in it. It's not a super flavorful broth. My buddies loaded theirs down with fish sauce (available upon request). Even without the extra sodium, I was thirsty all afternoon. Which makes me think they add MSG. The restaurant itself is pretty divey with old tables, chairs, and dark wood paneling. You can't beat the price. It was about $11 a head, tax and tips included. read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Shrimp pork dumplings (sui gow) with soup and flat rice noodles (hoh fun) - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Reasonable price, deep savory flavor soup. the photo doesn't do it justice. I really liked their wonton and shrimp dumplings soup. read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - wonton wor - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This restaurant saved the day again. Their meal deal for $26 is definitely worth it considering you don't have to shop, prep & cook. We got the lemon chicken, salt & pepper tofu, and filet of sole with veggies. I added 2 more dishes, tomato beef HKG style chow mein and egg scramble with Shrimp over chow fun. Now to the secret menu that I cannot read because it's in Chinese: frozen dumplings - $28 for 35 of them. So yummy. We boiled them & put them in hot chili oil! read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - Shrimp dumplings - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I have an issue with only one particular this but it really let me down. I ordered Kung Pao chicken and what I got delivered really disappointed me. Usually Kung Pao is red and colorful but mines was gray and sad. All their other food is good enough for my Chinese American self. read more

Ying Kee Restaurant - "Kung Pao Chicken" - Cantonese Near Me - Oakland, California

Best Chinese food in Oakland China town! Delicious noodles soups, kind staff, and nice atmosphere. They have vegan options, which is great for me. I highly recommend Ying Kee! read more

Good food. I like the quality of the food. Their pork porridge using fresh cut pieces of pork VS other restaurants they scratching meat from bones no shape no taste too. read more

This is hands down my favorite spot in Chinatown. Unlike other Chinese restaurants nearby, this place is impeccably clean. My go-to dishes here are the shrimp dumpling soup and rice noodle dishes, which are both absolutely divine. What's more, their portions are incredibly generous for the price. The stir-fry rice noodle is a particular standout, with a flavorful and soft texture that's hard to resist. I also highly recommend their BBQ duck noodle soup, which is always bursting with the freshness and quality of the meat - it's clear they never use leftovers from the night prior. Overall, the food here never disappoints, and I always leave feeling more than satisfied. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid and I've got to say that their Shrimp Dumplings still taste the same as before. Probably the best item on their menu. But I don't crave it that much so wouldn't really go out of my way to eat here. Cheap and affordable meal sets for dinner, not too bad. Still a bit grimey so make sure you wipe all your utensils before using. read more