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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“I absolutely adore this place! I’ve been coming here for roughly 5 years and the food is absolutely scrumptious! I’m a creature of habit, so my go-to bowl of noodles here is the Chongqing Street Noodles. It’s so hearty and flavorful with the most deliciously chewy hand pulled noodles! I also love the peanuts and they make it perfectly spicy when I request for it. Also, the prices are super reasonable and the portions are ample.

It’s never super busy and they have searing both inside and outside. The lady who takes orders is super sweet and efficient. I love the robot that brings the food to the table! It’s always a hoot to watch. All in all, this is some of the best and most unique noodle soup that you’ll find in Oakland! I love it to pieces!“

“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“Outstanding Chinese vegetarian/vegan food! Every dish we've had has been very tasty, and the portions are sizeable. Owner and staff are super friendly and welcoming. The patio area in the back accommodates calm dogs and larger groups, nothing fancy but it works. Our go-to for healthy Chinese take out and dine in.“

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

“Deliciously wonderful unique food.“

“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 have been eating here for over 20 years. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the prices are amazing. They serve the absolute best shrimp fried rice, Mongolian beef, spicy string beans, salt and pepper shrimp and fish, and duck that I have ever had. Go eat there. You won’t be sorry.“

“Will miss the place“

“Great food and friendly service.“

“Best local spot in Chinatown. The locals know that if you want the good stuff, you come here. Super fast, super good and honestly, I am devastated I don't eat this everyday. One of the best restaurants in Oakland (i'm for sure biased).“

“Coming from the San Gabriel Valley, which has plenty of Sichuan food, I’m always on the hunt for good Sichuan places in East Bay. Of which, there aren’t that many.

I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Mr. Liu Noodle House.

The noodles in the Beef Noodle Soup were bouncy, and the broth was wonderfully fragrant and savory. It had just the right amount of flavor and salt.

Their chengdu dumplings are delicious as well. Nice homemade wrappers with a chew to them, in a fragrant balanced chili oil. Just the right amount of Sichuan peppercorn.

The blistered green beans had a nice wok hei to them, and packed a salty punch from the pickled vegetable (“sui mi ya cai”)

Service was lovely. The boss lady 老闆娘 refilled our water multiple times.“

“My Mum and I came for some dinner omg we had just beat the dinner rush.. it was amazing Chinese food. Ordered the pan fried beef noodles and their honey walnut prawns are the hook! Such a tiny but mighty place. Thanks will be back again for more“

“It's a small Chinese takeout place with reasonable prices and friendly service. Split a combo meal with a friend and it was enough food for the two of us, plus some leftovers. Fried rice is excellent, enjoyed the sweet and sour chicken and cashew chicken too.“

“Those is strictly a ghost spot. Unfortunately its location is not in the best of areas. The location is gone down completely since I first started coming here many many years ago. I still come for the food. When I really feel like I don't want to bother with the location I just ordered takeout. It's well worth the delivery charge.“

“Shrimp fried rice and wonton soup were excellent! I find wonton soup around here uses too much white pepper, but this one was perfect and the wontons looked homemade. The fried rice was great, not too salty and the shrimps were large. The general chao's was ok and I'm going to try more options.“

“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.“

“It's a pretty basic place. It's not super clean. Looks like it's been here a long time. Many, many people came and went as I sat and ate. My food price is good and the food is fair. The portions are large. I don't have any complaints. That's a real bargain for the price.“

“目前最喜歡的螺絲粉😍😋“

“I am not a vegetarian, but I really liked their Veggie General Tao's Chicken! Their brown rice was also so good! The prices are very cheap for downtown Oakland ($12.50 for an entree), and on top of that you get free tea for the table! I highly recommend eating here if you're staying downtown and need a place to eat.“

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

“The food was very good“

“My hubby ordered A1 dry noodle and I ordered B2, hot and sour noodle soup. It was definitely very hot (temperature hot) and sour from the bamboo shoots. We both enjoyed our food, but what I'm still thinking about is the sauteed lettuce with garlic sauce. It sounds so simple, but absolutely delicious - I ended up scarfing it down.“

“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.“

“Ly-Luck is a treasure! The won ton soup was delicate and flavorful and the egg rolls were incredibly crispy. The order was ready for pickup in 15 minutes. The host was friendly and threw in plenty of sauces. Large portions great for a family. A real gem!“

“Start your workday at Saint Anna's with a cup of very strong hot tea. The shop is locally famous for using thick, rich evaporated milk to balance the intense, dark tea brew. I take mine with the usual amount of sugar. Some of us enjoy this very hot beverage with less sugar; however, be warned that sugar helps bring perfect balance. Ordering it Hong Kong-style means you get evaporated milk and white sugar by default. For more on its history, look up Silk Stocking Milk Tea, which was born out of this unique cultural fusion“

“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!“

“very good fried noodles and claypot dishes“

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

“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 resturant is part of my childhood and coming back, I've definitely noticed improvements. If you've been to chinese resturants you know how the service can be, but the food is delicious! Today, I can finally say service was better than expected, they finally accept credit cards with a 3.5% fee, and they have an updated menu! Food quality and taste is the same as it was when I was a kid.

My go to is the duck leg noodle, I personally think this is the best in the bay. Simple noodles and a meaty duck leg.

If you're in the area, give this place a try!“

“We came here looking for the Chuan Yu that has been written up in a few places. It appears to be in the middle of a transition into a Japanese restaurant, but they still have the Chuan Yu menu available. Certain items they didn’t have. Most of the food was delicious, but not sure how much longer you can expect the Chuan Yu menu to exist.“

“If you're looking for top-tier Cantonese roast meats, Best Taste Restaurant absolutely lives up to its name.
The Roast Duck is incredible—crispy skin, juicy meat, and rich flavor in every bite. Their BBQ Pork (Char Siu) is just as impressive, perfectly seasoned with that ideal balance of sweet and savory glaze. To balance out the meal, the Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) was cooked to perfection—tender with just the right amount of snap and crunch without being tough or overcooked.
It’s worth noting that the restaurant is very plain and no-frills, so don't expect much in terms of dining atmosphere or decor. It’s a classic, straightforward neighborhood spot where the focus is entirely on the plate. If you care more about incredible food than ambient lighting, this place is an absolute must-visit.“

“Very authentic, and the dim sum was excellent quality. I did take out- there were plenty of tables available while I was there (noon on Saturday). Good selection. Service is fine- but that matters less to me than delicious food. Recommend knowing what you want to order in advance if you can. They do have menus on display to help.“

“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!“

“I take my family to this great spot quite a bit! This is my favorite spot to to have a good dinner. I visit this spot regularly. The cooking is of high quality, the workers are courteous and the payment is decent. I like going in this restaurant to have a rich meal.“

“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.“

“I was instantly hooked upon my first visit to this restaurant. The broth smelled incredibly delicious. I’d highly recommend it to friends who want to try authentic Chinese cuisine. It’s been a while since I’ve experienced something like this outside of China. Definitely give it a try!“

“Mongolian beef is some of the best I’ve had. It’s spicy and has onions and red bell peppers and a delicious brown sauce. The rice could be a little better but was fine. The potstickers were very good as well. It would be nice to have potsticker sauce but the soy sauce and siracha works too. Also very fast service!“

“My husband and I came across your Chestnut location this past weekend! What a wonderful find. The VERY nice gentleman that served us, the best dumplings - I highly recommend the Spicy Sichuan Wontons in Red Oil. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“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“