48 Best Chinese Restaurants in Oakland

“I real hole in the wall. No big sign so you have to know.

The best jianbing I've had outside of China. Crispy and not too salty. My wife said it's authentic Tianjin style.

The soy milk was amazing! Very smooth and slightly sweet even though it wasn't sweetened. No burnt taste.

Alas, he was out of tea eggs.

Friendly.“

“Such a special gem of a place! Perfect for group dinners too (make reservations!)- we celebrated the lunar new year with a vegan Chinese new year dinner here in their cozy dining room with such good vibes, and unique authentic dishes like lotus root and lychee in the sweet & sour seitan dish 🤯

It’s big enough to have a large group table (we had 12) and quiet enough to feel like you’re all celebrating together. This is very hard to find in the bay!

Grateful this place exists, bringing such good vibes and animal love to Oakland ♥️“

“This is one of my two favorite Chinese places in the Bay Area. I've been going there for like 15 years, miss them a lot when I'm in DC working. It's a very affordable place, the lunch deluxe deal is unbeatable. They can also do dishes that are not in the menu for the connoisseurs like pak chit kai, the traditional steamed half hen with a tangy and tasty ginger garlic scallion condiment. It's no frills, but we are not here for a Michelin experience but to eat really delish Chinese Cantonese plates. And the owners are always really nice and they speak Spanish (at least some, and they are funny)“

“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“At this location, the fried garlic is served separately—a detail I truly appreciate. I also really enjoy their thin egg noodles, which strike a perfect balance between chewy and tender without becoming overly soft. However, the dish tends to be quite oily, so if you prefer lighter meals, this might not be ideal for you.

My usual order is the Number 1 without kidney, with the soup served on the side. I also always add fish cake as an appetizer. The total cost for two regular dishes plus one appetizer comes to $53.75.

What I love about this restaurant is how it evokes the authentic flavors of Thailand’s street food, especially the dry yellow egg noodles. While it doesn’t include traditional Thai-style char siu or wontons, the taste remains quite close to home.

This well-established Chinese restaurant impresses me with its surprisingly clean restrooms, likely due to my morning visits. Parking can be difficult, as only metered street parking is available. The branch tends to be busy, so clear communication with staff is important. Although there may be a short wait, the service is attentive and friendly.“

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

“Really tasty noodles, noodle soup, and wood ear mushrooms. Their potstickers are killer, and while smaller than traditional potstickers they are packed with flavor of pork and scallion and come with a delicious dipping sauce. The family that runs this restaurant is so nice and hospitable. Highly recommend!“

“I’ve found my new favorite restaurant. The hand-pulled noodles are made right on-site and it completely changes the game—they have the perfect texture and bite. I started with the dumpling soup, which was full of flavor, and then went for the spicy chicken noodles. They had just the right kick of spice and that wonderful doughy chew you hope for in good noodles.

The Shan Dong chicken was another highlight. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the breading-to-chicken ratio is perfect—every bite has that satisfying crunch. The combination of fresh noodles, flavorful dumplings, and crispy chicken makes this place so worth it. It’s easy to see why it’s quickly become one of my favorites. Everything we tried hit the mark, and I can’t wait to go back and explore even more of the menu.“

“Will miss the place“

“I got the romano beans and the fried chicken. I didn't know the fried chicken was chicken wings--- which it doesn't say and I don't like, but I ate it anyway. Wanted to try the chocolate cake (which is on the online menu) but it wasn't on the menu anymore. Will come back to try other things another time. Good service and nice ambience.“

“traveling and yelped this .. just go..“

“Finding an excellent Chinese food place has always been very difficult for me out here , but not these guys you can tell the food is curated with passion and love. Everyone from the girl who attended to the cooks did an amazing job, thanks for feeding me and these big portions, so delicious. God bless“

“目前最喜歡的螺絲粉😍😋“

“A great spot for authentic Hong Kong-style food! The flavors really remind me of home — everything tasted fresh and comforting. The menu has a good variety, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion size. Service was quick and friendly too. Definitely a go-to place if you’re craving Hong Kong-style dishes without breaking the bank.“

“David and his parents are the best. Get the Kung Pao Chicken, or the Singaporean Rice Noodles. Get extra of that hella good sauce they make, it’s addictive. On Wednesdays their fried chicken special is crazy good but you need to get there early because it’s a long line“

“Food is excellent! Easy to order and take out and glad they remained open during Pandemic period. It was our "go-to" place for good food.“

“East Oakland hood staple for dry fried ribs, chow mein, sweet & sour, and everything Chinese food. It's an old school hole in the wall. Mom and Pops owned joint. Food is always good, affordable, and on point.
They have Combo meals for a nice and fair price.“

“very good fried noodles and claypot dishes“

“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.

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.“

“Becky’s Chinese restaurant has been a staple restaurant in the Rockridge area of Oakland for over 25 years. They have amazing lunch specials and family dinner specials. I enjoyed a lovely lunch with my Mom and here’s what we ordered: The Broccoli Beef lunch special, Kung Pao Chicken lunch special and chicken chow mein. Keep in mind that the Kung Pao Chicken was a little spicy so for those that can’t take spice I might skip this dish. Everything was fresh and delicious. Each lunch special comes with soup and salad and each entrée comes with fresh steam rice. They offer lunch specials from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Their white steamed rice is always cooked to perfection…not sure how they get it that way, but it is very good and fluffy. Becky herself sometimes takes our order and is so nice and accommodating. There were several takeout orders being processed throughout our meal. Another good sign of happy customers. The parking in this area can be challenging, but you can circle the block and you’re sure to find a park nearby. The best part about going to Becky‘s is visiting the neighboring stores around the restaurant. There are consignment stores, bookstores, and a European market directly across the street called Rockridge Market Hall. I highly recommend bringing a group of girlfriends or your mom here and just enjoy the neighborhood, fun shopping and yummy Chinese food!“

“the wontons were super delicious and filled with a really good amount of meat. the spicy oil they used tasted amazing and added a lot of flavor.

the noodles were really good too. my only complaint is they were extremely greasy, but that might just be how the dish is cooked. overall still very tasty.“

“The food was very good“

“The service is excellent, so very friendly and accommodating. the food is DO VERY FRESH AND SO VERY DELICIOUS! Be sure to stop by, you'll be glad you did.“

“I've been coming to this place for about 30 years, Now...
I've been coming here since junior high school in the early 1990's...
The food is great, the owner is really sweet and the prices are very reasonable...
If you want to find a nice spot quick good price take out doordash delivery it's a perfect place to call good price and great food...
It never fails every time you come here you will be completely satisfied....“

“It relocated to 270-272 St because there is a new Spices Noodle House at 369 12th St.“

“Deliciously wonderful unique food.“

“This is a must try no frills Cantonese dining spot in Chinatown.

The Peking duck was solid, if anything a little cold but the flavor was yummy. My favorite dish was the Char Siu, definitely not like the Char Siu we have back with our Canto folks in Tijuana, but it was nice to try the authentic one here!! The Chow Mein and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice were also shockingly amazing, they were perfectly balanced and paired really well with the chili oil they provide.

The servers were also extremely attentive and diligent; they welcomed us with warm cups of tea and didn’t have us waiting long at all. And as the cherry on top, as a group of 3 we ate well and took some leftovers all for only 60 bucks 🤣🤣. I absolutely loved everything about this place; the food, the vibes, the people, the price, but most importantly the quality of the experience.

10/10 from us, and even though this isn’t San Diego this place is 100% DAYGOEATS CERTIFIED✅📋“

“Have not been in here for a very long time. I think it was with the ex-wife. Anyway, we ordered a white dinner with just chicken chow mein and egg foo young with rice. The chowing was nice, kind of the usual chow mein that everybody else makes, the egg foo young was slightly disappointing because it was, it seemed less egg and more batter.
I will come back because there are other dishes to try and I'm curious about their shrimp dumplings“

“Happy Garden is my family's longtime go-to for Chinese (sit down and takeout). We know the staff well now, and they are always so warm and welcoming. It's nice dining in because it always feels like a private experience.

Our regular order includes their beef chow fun, scramble egg and beef, salt and pepper pork chops, black beans chicken, and honey walnut shrimp.

Their house soup is also always flavorful, and food comes out so fast. It is consistently delicious and so comforting.

We never have an issue finding street parking, and we always get seated right away. Many years later, still one of our favorite spots!“

“What a sleeper hit! This place has amazing pan fried pork buns and soup dumplings. Dare I say, even better than the world reknown Din Tai Fung! But my favorite has got to be their Sichuan spicy dry pot which is not to be missed. Since discovering this place, I've gone multiple times and the quality has consistently been top notch. And they're apparently on the Michelin list to boot!“

“There is a surprise lunch special at 10.99: Sweet and sour chicken, moderately sweet and sour, it is the taste I want~zheng, the ingredients are onion/pineapple/green pepper, delicious, delicious, and I ate it all...? Give the chef a thumbs up?“

“The food is great for that late night appetite… can’t go wrong with the scrambled egg beef over rice.“

“Amazing vegetarian Chinese food. The fried “chicken” was close to normal chicken for me. Mapo tofu also slapped and the fried rice was hearty and delicious. Staff were really helpful and kind as well. The soup was very peppery, so just be read for that. Highly recommend it :)“

“Ambiance was exceptionally cool. Was always attending the schezuwan chineese food location on Havenscourt between Foothill and Bancroft. ( that's until the prices hit the roof ). Lucky Dragon was lucky for me. Generous portions and for the price....was right. The shrimp, greens, and short ribs are to die for. The menu was easy to navigate to my favorites right away. Chicken this, chicken that, broccoli chicken mushroom 🍄 chicken. Will definitely make this my new go-to spot. See you schezuwan !“

“Excellent neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Dishes are very good--tasty and well proportioned with lots of selection. Prices are reasonable. Staff is personable and attentive. Outdoor seating is great for dogs. We dine here often and have always had a great experience!“

“This is a bare bones, basic Chinese food place. My husband loves it. He always says that the portions are more than generous. He also doesn't get indigestion after eating their food which is a good thing. They no longer allow you to eat inside so it is only for delivery or carry out. The people who work there are super friendly and the prices are reasonable.“

“We went on April 2nd 2025 a “Friendship Day.” A group of friends we enjoy the food and Ms. Ying owner came and greeted us with delicious oranges she bought next store for us to enjoy come back again she said. I said surely I’ll recommend you guys“

“Great service! Food was tasty. We had the XLB soup dumpling combination sampler (which were good but small), grandma's pot stickers (which were missing the crispy edges), Mongolian beef (good), and garlic pea shoots (delicious). Nice atmosphere.“

“I've been here to pick up lunch a couple times now. I usually get the 1 item combo and so far I've tried the sesame and general chicken! Both were good, flavorful and the rice and noodles are also delicious.
Service is really great. They are very friendly!“

“The food is always good here! Fresh and cooked to order. Service has gotten better over the years I remember when they were so rude. For the Ambiance I give it a 3 this is really a order and go. My favorite is always a dry fry ribs they're always top-notch. Today I ordered dry fried ribs beef chow mein and chicken fried rice with no soy sauce. The wait time has even improved I only waited 15 minutes.“

“This is my families favorite chinese restaurant in Oakland. The food is authentic and delicious.

We usually eat in, but the place is dated and simple. So if the ambiance isnt important, this is the local place in this part of Oakland to come.

I dont eat pork or beef, so we mostly order veggie or chicken dishes. Always, egg fu yong, veggie mu shu, broccoli beef(broccoli is bright green, yet fully cooked), chicken chow mein, and for hubby mongolian beef. This is plenty for 3 adults, 2 kids, with enough leftovers for another day. Hubby traded for sweet & and sour shrimp, this time. It looked ok, but not impressive (breaded, which I dont eat). My son likes the spicy sweet sauced chicken, or kung pao chicken.

The fortune cookies are crisp, and the waitress always gives the kids candy.

Parking on MacArthur is a pain, but there is usually parking around the corner on the street, by the church on 38th.“

“This is the best place for steamed bun in Oakland Chinatown! My family and I have been going here for many years and we have always enjoyed their pork buns, "big" buns (contains egg, chicken, seasoned pork, and Chinese sausage), cabbage & pork buns, and custard buns. For us, their steamed bread products are really what shine here, the bread is fluffy & soft without being too sweet or dry and the fillings are well-seasoned, fresh, and plentiful. Yummy Dim Sum was closed for a while for remodeling and our family had to try other places in Chinatown for steamed buns and all the others were not even close to the quality of this place. After remodeling, their prices were raised a bit (around $1 to $1.50 per item), but their prices are still very affordable and honestly, I don't think any small shops in the Bay Area can survive charging any less than they do at the moment. Furthermore, the shopkeepers are very nice and patient when we go there, which is always a nice plus for to-go shops such as this. Given they are one of the last good steamed bun places left in Oakland, my family & I are more than happy to support them when we can and would highly recommend you give them a try as well!“

“Chicken Gourmet Express is a simple Chinese Takeout Place, I think they're cash only.There's a variety of entree options and meal options (e.g "fried rice with 2 entrees", "white rice with 2 entrees", "chow mein and fried rice with 2 entrees", etc.)I've been a couple times when I was in the area, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to get there.For a Chinese takeout cafe (like a Panda Express) I'd say it's pretty good. I've mainly tried the battered chicken stuff and veggies, but the entrees seemed pretty fresh.Sign of the times, a fried rice and 2 entrees was $13.40 (including tax), but it was a lot of food.Not trying to biased against Panda Express because sometimes it gets the job done, I like this place for a quick and easy meal.“

“We went on April 2nd 2025 a “Friendship Day.” A group of friends we enjoy the food and Ms. Ying owner came and greeted us with delicious oranges she bought next store for us to enjoy come back again she said. I said surely I’ll recommend you guys“

“I often take my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go their often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is appetizing and the crew is generous and cooperative. Every time we visit this place we have a gorgeous time. highly recommended.“