33 Best Asian Restaurants near Oakland

“A Humble Plea: Bring Tanya Back!

We’ve been ordering from Hawking Bird for the last year - it’s our go-to spot for delicious fried chicken and flavorful garlic noodles. Our standard order: the Tanya Special. This ingenious dish focused on my favorite Hawking Bird offerings with none of the fluff. Imagine my disappointment when I learned this special was removed from the menu! Yes, you can alter the fried chicken bowl (sub noodles, remove the cucumber/cilantro/mint) but Tanya was generous, providing a larger portion size that cannot be recreated. Times are tough, and Miss Tanya provided some relief.

My loyalty to Hawking Bird has not wavered, I’m placing an order right now - but please consider bringing this special back!“

“I enjoyed my Meal. I found the service excellent and Ti curry yum.“

“Deliciously wonderful unique food.“

“Delicious pho ga. Soup is on point. Full of flavor.“

“Great dumpling restaurant, reminded me of going to dim sum, but with larger portions! They had a large selection marked with a green dot for Vegan. 💚

Absolutely loved the bean curd salad, the garlic noodles, the veggie bun, and the red bean pancake!

Super duper nice staff, took really good care of us!“

“I got the smoothie, a side of steamed veggies and a tofu bowl and not only were all three clearly made with high quality, organic ingredients, but they were absolutely delicious. 10/10. But what impressed me even more than the food tonight was the thoughtfulness of the gentleman working. They closed at 11:30 pm (bless them for being the only vegan, organic food in the area open that late) and was cutting it close to get there before closing time. When I arrived 1 or 2 minutes after 11:30, I was worried that I had missed my opportunity and screwed up, but no - a thoughtful young man was literally standing in front of the restaurant with my order, waiting for me. He definitely didn’t have to do that - service is way above and beyond - 20/10! That wonderful young man saved me after I hadn’t eaten all day and couldn’t find anything vegan open late, I’m so grateful. <3

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and organic to boot!

Dietary restrictions: Tons of amazing gluten free, vegan, organic options.“

“5 stars for food, but giving 4 because historically their phone almost never rings properly, and their hostess told me last call was 9:45pm when I called earlier today but they actually close at 9 🤦🏻‍♀️ Their website also doesn’t work properly… so yeah amazing food but management could really use some work.

Favorites:
- Larp
- Pumpkin curry
- Pad ped pla cook (catfish)
- Rice ball salad

Everything, especially the vegetables, is literally cooked to perfection.“

“Shout out how both the black girl bartenders on the night crew on 9/26 with the glasses and 10/1 with the ponytail they make fire ass drinks ! They will get you right ! Definitely will be back for them if nothing else and spring rolls and noodles“

“It was our first time and we were definitely pleased. Everything was delicious!“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“I was invited here by a friend. I've eaten at a lot of mediocre Nepalese places in the Bay Area and had low expectations. Basecamp blew me away. The food was overall delicious- fresh and interesting- and the service was genuinely friendly and on point. The decor is fun, dish ware festive and it was boisterous and full on a Saturday night at 8p. The samosa were solid- hot and not oily and came with a delicious fresh green sauce, a (Nepalese crepe) was very interesting but like a flat omlete, we got the veggie Momos on the recommendation of my friend who said they were the best ones, the shrimp chow mein was unexpected with firm noodles, lots of large shrimp and a dry spice, and lastly the Cashew Curry with chicken. The curry was outstanding- creamy, flavorful and unique. We mopped it up with the Tumeric Rice. If you've had some mediocre Nepalese dining experiences, I recommend you fix that with a meal at Basecamp.“

“Always delicious and awesome service!!!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The portions were generous, and each dish had a great balance of flavors and textures. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the food was served hot and prepared with care. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would definitely come back to try more dishes. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for flavorful Asian food.“

“What a great experience! I especially love the chicken Goyza, pork dim sum and the Xiao Long Bao. I can’t wait to go back! Chef Suz ATX“

“Dropped in for late lunch. Quick service, great food.“

“Amazing! Mouthwatering food and beautiful indoors, lovely service.“

“Both the spicy numbing beef tendon and the spicy rib and noodle soup were delicious.“

“We had the Longa Smash and it was perfect. The fat of the longaniza is well balanced with the picked chilli’s that provide balance and a little bite. Thank you for your innovative sandos! While we were waiting for our IKEA order pick up we ate here and the food came out very fast.“

“I want to come back and try more. I dined alone, so I was only able to have the tea leaf salad. I think I chose well. It had all the flavors, and lots of crunch, and it filled me up. Tea leaf salad is never pretty, but this one was pretty yummy.

I can’t wait to come back with a friend, and taste more dishes.

I came on a Friday night, and there was no waiting. The lighting was on the bright side, but everything looked clean and new. Service was quick.“

“Burma is our go-to pre Valkyries games. We always order the tea leaf salad & the fried shrimp appetizer. Nur is our favorite server & always welcomes us and goes the extra mile to ensure that our dining experience is a positive one.“

“Good mix of old school and new school. And really good hot pot broth!!!“

“Freshroll is one of my favorite places to eat in Berkeley. For under $7, you get a HUGE Spring Roll with a bunch of fillings and your choice of meat (or no meat). $1 extra for avocado (worth it) and you can also get an extra side of sauce, but the roll does come with sauce. I cannot recommend the chicken enough. It is the only warm thing about the roll but it is highly seasoned and delicious. These folks get your food out insanely fast and I have been here MANY times and have always received consistent, fresh food.“

“Fantastic! Get the stone cooked wqgyu beef appetizer!“

“On campus and easy eats. They’re quick and the food is good. The chicken is real rotisserie. I got the Japanese curry chicken and rice. Seating does get crowded with all the students around but is not impossible to find. You might just need to go outside“

“A Chinese friend introduced to this place many, many years ago, rediscovered it recently. Been there a number of times since, food good, prices low. Contrary to some reviews, I do not find staff to be rude, in fact they are friendly and approachable, esp when you are return customer. Husband and wife run the place, they are there all the time, work hard, long hours to make a living. I would recommend to anyone looking for a family restaurant with authentic Chinese cuisine!“

“Here’s a shorter, more direct version that keeps the important parts:

We stopped by Do-Re-Mi Onigiri while exploring Chinatown after visiting Alcatraz, and I’m glad we did. The staff was very welcoming and helpful with ordering, even helping me save some money.

We tried the tuna, chicken teriyaki, pork, and crab onigiri. Everything was fresh and good, but the tuna and crab were definitely my favorites. My cousin had the pork and said it was a must-try.

The staff even showed us how to properly open the onigiri since it was our first time. I also asked for a drink recommendation and was given a Miku-Chu, which was amazing.

Great food, friendly service, and definitely a place I’d visit again next time I’m in San Francisco.“

“If you blink you will miss this place as you drive by. Nice neighborhood family run restuu. Generous portions on the take out. Food was fresh and well prepared. Fresh ingredients.

Pro tip: there is public parking just past the building before the traffic light. Makes it easy to get in and out.“

“Great food and service. My earring came off during dinner and I didn’t discover that it was missing until I got home. I called the next day and they went out of their way to find my favorite Christmas earring.“

“Delicious food for a great price

Vegetarian options: Seaweed salad, rolls can be made as vegetarian, and soup is vegan

Parking: Lots of parking, always.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there are wheelchair ramps and parking for those with disability“

“Solid Chinese yum, not the standard Chinese-American.

Popo Noodles, with rice-wine braised pork belly is savory, soy-based comfort; egg noodles cooked to still-chewy perfection, dressed for flavor but still dry. Pickled Bamboo Shoots add-on, a must, to cut through the light meat fat.

A good option when at Spark Social.“

“May 2026:
Stopped by for lunch and ordered a tosilog bowl. This is a: Filipino-style sweet pork (tocino) served with adobo garlic rice, fresh sliced tomatoes, and a fried egg, complete with a side of vinegar.

I liked the meal. The pork was a little fatty but tasty 😋. I'd get it again.“

“This is a hidden gem.. also incredibly fresh and so cheap. 3$ for veg rolls. The owner is not that friendly or warm at all and pretty annoying to interact with but I think that the quality of the food is so good that she is completely entitled to act that way. If I was the owner of an old sushi shop on Solano Ave I would most likely act that way too.“