I definitely recommend wojia! I have come here multiple times, both with two other people. I believe it is authentic cuisine, and all the staff are fluent in Mandarin. 90% of the food is spicy, however depending on the dish you can ask the waiter to remove the spiciness. If you have spice intolerance, I don't recommend going here, but if you do, I hope you have a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ran Novitsky Nof
An amazing Hunan style restaurant. Lots of traditional dishes and authentic taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wilfred Cho
The food is spicy and very tasty. The menu is huge and I wish I could try everything. Definitely a hidden gem.
Like most tasty Chinese restaurants, service is not good. I had to grab water from the water station as my mouth was burning. I also need to bring my bill to the counter cause the waiter just disappeared.
If you only care about food and nothing else, definitely try this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Thuon Chen
Really delicious Hunan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tenzin Chonjor
Care less
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hugh R
“Mapo tofu in full beast mode, delicate, volcanic, unforgettable.” (Wojia serves Hunan fire with a family-style heart.) Wojia is more than just a restaurant, it’s a portal into Hunan cooking that pulls no punches. Tucked into Albany, it’s become a classic stop for my brother and I, who shares my obsession with fiery, flavor-packed dishes. Their mapo tofu is the crown jewel, it arrives bubbling in a cast iron cauldron, red like hell, topped with that unmistakable aroma of Sichuan peppercorns. It looks vicious and unapproachable. That dish is only something the brave recognize, a bold blend of fermented beans, pork, chili oil, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Despite the visual fury, the tofu is delicately soft and velvety, proving that great food can be both powerful and tender. Wojia captures the communal spirit of Chinese cuisine with its large circular tables made for family-style dining. Not intended for individual orders, I like that. It's the kind of setup that encourages conversation, sharing, and a little bit of chopstick chaos. The vibe is both proud and playful. One of my favorite details? The menu features a photoshopped image of the head chef towering like a culinary titan, a lighthearted but meaningful nod to the strength and pride embedded in Hunan food culture. Eating here reminds me that California cuisine isn’t just about local farms and fusion trends, it’s also about celebrating immigrant traditions preserved with fire, flavor, and a lot of soul. Wojia doesn’t tone it down, and that’s exactly why I keep going back. It’s bold, flavorful, and consistently delivers exactly what I want.
Viktoriya Lysenko
Totally love them, food is delicious and I've been to a lot of Chinese restaurants. Staff is helpful and polite. Spice level is mild by Asian standards, but it has a lot of flavor and it's not bland (if you cannot tolerate spicy food at all, you better tell them, because it's still too spicy for people who are not used to spicy food).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Joseph
Best Chinese food I've ever had. So many incredible dishes and things you don't get anywhere else. This is not a place for picky eaters this the pick for people with explorative tastebuds. Got to get the boiled live fish soup unlike anything I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prim Rose
I really love this place. It’s a Chinese restaurant near my home. The food is flavorful and authentically Hunan-style. My favorite dishes are the Boiled Fish with Pickled (B1) and the Hunan-style Stir-fried Beef – both are incredibly tasty! The portions are generous, and the flavors are bold and satisfying. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Zhu
This Hunan Restaurant offers a delicious and satisfying dining experience. The sticky rice pork ribs are tender and flavorful, while the green beans and eggplant are perfectly seasoned and rich in taste. The spicy lamb skewers are also a standout, bursting with bold flavor. Don’t miss the brown sugar ziba — it’s soft, sweet, and aromatic. The restaurant has a clean, traditional atmosphere that adds to the charm. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
I definitely recommend wojia! I have come here multiple times, both with two other people. I believe it is authentic cuisine, and all the staff are fluent in Mandarin. 90% of the food is spicy, however depending on the dish you can ask the waiter to remove the spiciness. If you have spice intolerance, I don't recommend going here, but if you do, I hope you have a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
An amazing Hunan style restaurant. Lots of traditional dishes and authentic taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is spicy and very tasty. The menu is huge and I wish I could try everything. Definitely a hidden gem.
Like most tasty Chinese restaurants, service is not good. I had to grab water from the water station as my mouth was burning. I also need to bring my bill to the counter cause the waiter just disappeared.
If you only care about food and nothing else, definitely try this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Really delicious Hunan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Care less
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
“Mapo tofu in full beast mode, delicate, volcanic, unforgettable.”
(Wojia serves Hunan fire with a family-style heart.)
Wojia is more than just a restaurant, it’s a portal into Hunan cooking that pulls no punches. Tucked into Albany, it’s become a classic stop for my brother and I, who shares my obsession with fiery, flavor-packed dishes. Their mapo tofu is the crown jewel, it arrives bubbling in a cast iron cauldron, red like hell, topped with that unmistakable aroma of Sichuan peppercorns. It looks vicious and unapproachable. That dish is only something the brave recognize, a bold blend of fermented beans, pork, chili oil, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Despite the visual fury, the tofu is delicately soft and velvety, proving that great food can be both powerful and tender.
Wojia captures the communal spirit of Chinese cuisine with its large circular tables made for family-style dining. Not intended for individual orders, I like that. It's the kind of setup that encourages conversation, sharing, and a little bit of chopstick chaos. The vibe is both proud and playful. One of my favorite details? The menu features a photoshopped image of the head chef towering like a culinary titan, a lighthearted but meaningful nod to the strength and pride embedded in Hunan food culture.
Eating here reminds me that California cuisine isn’t just about local farms and fusion trends, it’s also about celebrating immigrant traditions preserved with fire, flavor, and a lot of soul. Wojia doesn’t tone it down, and that’s exactly why I keep going back. It’s bold, flavorful, and consistently delivers exactly what I want.
Totally love them, food is delicious and I've been to a lot of Chinese restaurants.
Staff is helpful and polite.
Spice level is mild by Asian standards, but it has a lot of flavor and it's not bland (if you cannot tolerate spicy food at all, you better tell them, because it's still too spicy for people who are not used to spicy food).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Chinese food I've ever had. So many incredible dishes and things you don't get anywhere else. This is not a place for picky eaters this the pick for people with explorative tastebuds. Got to get the boiled live fish soup unlike anything I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really love this place. It’s a Chinese restaurant near my home. The food is flavorful and authentically Hunan-style. My favorite dishes are the Boiled Fish with Pickled (B1) and the Hunan-style Stir-fried Beef – both are incredibly tasty! The portions are generous, and the flavors are bold and satisfying. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Hunan Restaurant offers a delicious and satisfying dining experience. The sticky rice pork ribs are tender and flavorful, while the green beans and eggplant are perfectly seasoned and rich in taste. The spicy lamb skewers are also a standout, bursting with bold flavor. Don’t miss the brown sugar ziba — it’s soft, sweet, and aromatic. The restaurant has a clean, traditional atmosphere that adds to the charm. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best Chinese/Hunan food in the East Bay, a total hidden gem. I've never gotten anything that didn't blow my mind here. The seafood is my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Hunan cuisine. Better than Chinatown!
Good. I would like to go back every so often
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very rude employees 😡 they don’t do right job at their way
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Very busy but the service is very positive. The food is also good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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