Hawking Bird

4901 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(510) 593-2376

Recent Reviews

Angela Young-Petrillo

I've been looking for a place that serves food just like this. Got the kmg bowl with broth and it was exactly what I needed. Generous portion could feed two if you're not super hungry.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: KMG Bowl

Michael Cabot

Thai chicken sando was super salty and very dry. Note that I got mine without slaw as I am allergic to cilantro.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Michael Cabot

Had the Thai chili sandwich. Allergic to cilantro so no slaw. It was overcooked and too salty. Drank 3 cups of water with the sandwich. Miles below The Bird

Michael Cabot

Nope, nope.

Kelly Mitchell

I got the Thai chicken sandwich and the chicken was crispy but super dry and super stringy, flavors and everything else was good but the chicken was inedible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Katie Coolidge

I'm not even kidding when I say the chicken on the BBQ chicken sandwich is the best chicken I've ever had on a sandwich ever. It was so juicy and the sandwich was incredible. I cannot wait to come back. I cannot recommend highly enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nessa H.

Came here for a quick bite for the first time. Ive seen this place many times but never been. I ordered the garlic noodles. It comes in a good size for one person. Noodles were cooked good, wish there was a more garlicky flavor to it. Had a bit of a seafood-y taste to it. I think they put oyster sauce? but it overtakes the garlic flavor a little bit, a little bit overpriced for the food.

Sonia S.

Delicious, moist, crunch and gluten-free!! So happy we discovered this place. Patio tables outside, too.

Justin V.

Hawking bird is one of my favorite and go to lunch spots. Marcos are immaculate. I always order the KMG bowl, love the bowl itself--always on point. My only gripe is the broth is always incredibly inconsistent, today it was insanely salty. Sometimes it not, just needs some additional quality control of an item that's so critically paired with the KMG bowl. Kmg & Broth

Sabrina Mah

It was fine, but the chicken sandwich was really meh. The hoisin did not go with it well… and it was not very crispy. It was just disappointing after all the great reviews.Garlic noodles were good. But they also forgot to bring my tots so I cant say anything about that.

Food: 3

Michaela Edwards

Delicious food! Every ingredient in my meal was super fresh and tasty. Yummy sauce too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J. S.

Reviewing for delivery only, FYII tried Hawking Bird for the first time recently and I absolutely loved it! Everything was packed in eco-friendly-ish containers (recyclable plastic tops, sturdy compostable bottoms) and the food was carefully and thoughtfully packed in their containers. The portions were generous even for a hearty eater like me! I got the poached chicken salad and the Tanya's special. The salad greens and sprouts were fresh, the dressing was piquant and delicious, and the poached chicken was beautifully tender. Loved the marinade and breading on the fried chicken and the garlic noodles and chili jam were really, really good!Delivery is always more expensive than eating in, but due to COVID still being a factor with my health I have to stick to mostly delivery. I really appreciated that HB seems not to mark up their food too much, even on a delivery app!If you live far away from the restaurant keep in mind that their fried foods might get soft en route, since they don't cut holes in the tops of their takeout containers to let out steam. That said, I got lucky and mine was still nice and crispy!I'll definitely order from them again, really solid food for a decent price given both their portions and added delivery costs!

Maria-Giuliana Latini

It smells really good but I can't patronize a place that doesn't water its poor plants! ?

Raven Dunn

Don't miss. Food was insanely good. Walked away happy with the universe, and very pleased with my life choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dylan Leeman

Michelin-star Chef James Syhabout brings brilliance to this fast-casual fusion counter service gem.Every bite had us laughing and oohing at the amazing flavors. We shared bites of every amazing dish. I had the spicy fried chicken sandwich which dripped homemade Thai oil, slaw, and jalapeno aioli. Wow!My partner had the BBQ chicken sandwich with rich, dark, smoky tamarind sauce and bright pickles and fresh herbs and mint leaves. The blistered green beans with bacon and Prik Khing curry were life-changingly good. And the tots with secret seasoning (lemon grass?) Ooh, la, la!Our friends got bowls; one got the fried chicken bowl (clearly labeled that one of the sauces contained gluten, so she subbed out for the delicious dark wing sauce and a GF meal) another friend the KMG and broth bowl which made for the best rice any of us had ever had.The canned spicy margaritas were likewise fantastic, served over ice with paper-thin dried lime wheels.We ate like kings and left happy, riding endorphins down the block, telling other friends about the amazing place we'd found. I even bought the cookbook! Thank you, Hawking Bird, Thank you!Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetation options!Wheelchair accessibility: All one easy level.Dietary restrictions: Super clear menu and helpful staff for dietary restrictions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poached Chicken

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