49 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.“

“Had a delicious meal here with a large group. The restaurant was gracious about seating our party of 7 (we were also running late) and the starters and tea we ordered came quickly. We ordered cilantro tofu salad, basil curry potatoes, veggie pot stickers; lemongrass eggplant with mushroom balls and tofu; peipa tofu clay pot; peanut beef; mapo tofu; a sichuanese soup; and dry braised string beans. Of these my favorites were the potstickers, eggplant with mushroom balls, and string beans. (Everything was good but the mapo tofu and peanut beef leaned sweeter and I prefer more of a savory and mala profile). Would recommend this especially to anybody with a group who is looking to try a lot of dishes - it’s great for family style!“

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

“Great little noodle house, very friendly and helpful staff and the food is great. I got the pork in garlic sauce it's delicious and has a good kick I also got the street noodles not pictured but also very tasty. I liked the texture and doneness of the noodles the broth was very good as well.

I will say the place could use a little dusting and maybe a coat of paint ok the future to brighten it up some. Other than that I enjoy it and will be back“

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

“The incredibly kind staff at this restaurant, Mei and Lai, opened their restaurant for our 80-person high school auction last week. Not only was the food delicious and plentiful, but they were so generous, efficient, and incredibly easy to work with. This is a very special place and the food is SO good! 5 STARS!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Deliciously wonderful unique food.“

“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“Will miss the place“

“A very delicious place in Oakland’s Chinatown. I had their shandong chicken, dry fried green beans, salt and pepper pork and chicken and they were all excellent. The shandong chicken is your typical orange chicken, but they did something to the sauce that gives it this dark toasted caramel taste to it. The green beans I highly recommend, it’s lightly fried and then stir fried with their sauce that gives it a rich and umami flavor. Their salt and pepper options, my only complaint is that I wish they gave more protein. But other than that, a great place to stop by in Chinatown if you’re ever in the area.“

“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.“

“目前最喜歡的螺絲粉😍😋“

“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.“

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

“Thanh Ky is a public institution. They have the best noodles hands down. My go to order is the number one with soup on the side. I also highly recommend the tender chicken over fried rice. If you're ever craving a hearty noodle dish, this is the place to go to. The food also comes out extremely quickly as well with reasonable prices.“

“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“

“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!“

“I was recently in downtown Oakland on business and there is a lack of decent restaurants downtown. This place is somewhat of a war zone actually especially at night. But I was lucky to find this little Chinese vegetarian restaurant in Chinatown. I ate here every day for lunch. It’s sort of a dive which I actually liked but the food is great and the service is good and it seems clean if outdated and messy. I would highly recommend eating here or even delivery. It’s excellent Chinese food with a good variety of dishes and you can have a tasty meal without having to kill our innocent animal friends.“

“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....“

“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✅📋“

“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 only ever ordered the food by delivery. The food is better than Panda Express. Also the portion size is huge and for a good price too. If you are looking for fast food Chinese food this is the place to get it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“The food was very good“

“Jesus christ the food is delicious😭😭😭 my god I got the Szechuan chicken, green beans and pork buns. Everything is insane. I’ll come back forever.

Just if they can figure out a way to send a receipt when you place an online order. I just got a text as you can see in the picture below and the lady wouldn’t give me my food.“

“This is our go-to for Chinese in Oakland. I really like the dry spice flavor, and the meat is perfectly tender. They also used to have a happy hour with $5 California rolls that we enjoyed going to. One thing to note is that takeout quality is much lower than dining in which I found out by ordering through DoorDash once. Nonetheless I hope more people try this place. It’s a bit hard to find on the second floor of a not well populated complex but in the heart of Oakland’s Chinese cultural center“

“The food here is great, some of the best Chinese you can find in the area. It's hard to find food that every person in my family likes but there's been unanimous agreement on Happy Garden. The staff is always kind, and I really appreciate the care they take in packing up take out orders so that nothing spills while I'm driving“

“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!“

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

“We ordered salt and pepper wings, BBQ pork chow fun, lemon chicken, and salt and pepper shrimp. It was all really good and they give you a lot for the reasonable price. They were friendly, and the delivery was quick. We'll be ordering again.“

“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!“

“First of all, the food was great. I could tell it was a popular restaurant based on the non-stop delivery pick-ups!
The service was unique. There was only one older gentleman, and a bit of a language barrier. But we were able to easily order and communicate that they were out of the donuts. 😭
But despite that, and the hole-in-the-wall location of it. And the confusion of a another, similarly named restaurant Spices across the street. But we got pointed in the right direction and we were very happy with the quality and flavor of the food.
We had the Kung Pao Chicken, Pork Buns, and scallion pancakes. All of which was delicious.
And the price was phenomenal. Especially given how much prices have gone up over the last couple of years.“

“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!“

“This place is amazing, genuinely good Chinese food. The fried fish is the best of its kind. They have a spicy wonton appetizer that I love, it has a bit of a kick but not overpowering spice. We come from Berkeley to enjoy this place, it’s always worth the trip.“

“I have been to the Oakland location perhaps 4 or 5 times. The very first time I went, I really liked the atmosphere. It felt spacious and inviting.
The food was also very good. In particular, I would recommend the grandma pork dumplings, the DanDan noodles and the sauteed string beans. The service was prompt and the whole experience was - I have been going there ever since.“

“Cozy, dark and spacious dumpling house off Grand Avenue. We have soup dumplings, pot stickers, and mixed greens. Enough for two people. Delicious. Veggies were fresh and not overcooked. Atmosphere was friendly and chill. Lots of space inside.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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'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!“

“Their Pizza Bread Is So Bomb Imagine if the bread was the Hawaiian bread with the pizza stuffed baked in. It had creamy corn cheese ham and pineapples it might sound kind of weird as a combination but it is delicious and it is the truth I swear you guys need to try the bakery their cakes are good you can get three of the pizza breads for $4.50 cakes six slices for $5.99 you can't beat these prices and it's good they have different types of breads they have like ham and cheese pizza onion bread cheese and bacon and onions like they have different combinations but it is really good I highly recommend them“

“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.“