The variety of the double-boiled soup (燉湯) was amazing. The steam rice with eel wrapped in lotus leaves was great. They also serve dim sum all day. The shrimp dumplings 蝦餃 is delicious. The osmanthus white sugar steam cake (桂花白糖糕) is a delightful surprise!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Max
Delicious food, gone before I could take a picture!Dietary restrictions: Chinese food is always good for lactose intolerance
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
M M&
I had soup for lunch. The ingredients and taste were good and enough. Good taste. Steamed mushroom and chicken rice with lotus leaves and vegetables. Super large portion! The soup is awesome ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
reskapo
Great place for authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Oakland Chinatown! I especially love their twice cooked pork belly noodle soup and is highly recommended to go with their various varieties of dimsum accompaniments. My favorites are their slow-braised spareribs in blackbean sauce and tripe with chili toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Meals, Minced Lamb Lo Main, Soup, Lamb Noodle Soup or Minced Lamb Lo Mein, Beef Soup, Beef Flank, Boiled Pork Dumpling 水饺, Spicy Lamb Noodle Soup
Sue W
Extraordinary soups in my opinion, as a Cantonese person. Very authentic. Dessert number 2 felt like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Mar C.
I love me some soup, and Imperial Soup fed me so much soup I was a bit souped out (it's a good thing!)My mom used to make these soups every day for us kids, so this definitely hit the nostalgia bones in me.Looks can be deceiving - it's a very hole in the wall place. But the food and soups are delicious! If you can speak Cantonese (or broken Cantonese like me :D) when you order, I'm sure they would appreciate it.Go for the soups with lots of herbal stuff in it, like the silkie chicken ones. They can also explain what the soups will do health-wise too.I did notice that a lot of people came in for their rice dishes, so will try that next time I'm in the area!
Lawrence M.
This is a hidden gem in Oakland Chinatown!The soups they serve are hearty and reminds me of my Grandmother's soup cooking.The rice dish in bamboo is very flavorful, and their chow-fun dishes are unique.Since we eat Chinese food at home, we tend to go to place that typically do not do the run-of-the-mill Chinese food (I.e., fried rice, chow mein, sweet & sour pork, etc.).This place is a pleasant surprise since the dishes and flavor variants are unique, and which I would pay for in a dining experience.Thank you Jesus!
LOva POssy
Pretty good the road to get here smell like dog piss but less than usual so thank the heaven try the cold milk tea not the best had the spicy fork noodles there A LOT of it so good would come again just have to avoid the route with dog piss ?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Meals
Aretha D.
What a gem on the outskirts of Oakland's Chinatown. This is the first authentic restaurant I've found that serves medicinal Chinese soups that truly heal the soul.Whenever I get even the smallest tingle in my throat, I go here to get revived. They truly pack some of the best ingredients in their chicken soups, I'm surprised people don't know more about it. Do yourself a favor and come here, thank me later.
Alice Hou
Imperial Soup in Oakland offers a delightful culinary experience. We tried the Hainan Chicken Rice Plate, Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice, and Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle. The Hainan Chicken Rice Plate was tender and flavorful, accompanied by fragrant rice. The Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice impressed with its rich flavors. The Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle featured perfectly cooked noodles and tender beef. My Chicken with Mushroom & Herbs soup was comforting and flavorful. The service was attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy ambiance. Imperial Soup is a great choice for a satisfying and tasty meal.
Authentic, little hole-in-the-wall soup and traditional Chinese food shop in the heart of Oakland Chinatown (very close to the shopping center with the underground parking garage). In terms of convenience, this should not be hard even for those of us who live outside of Oakland!The little shop wasn't busy right before 5pm on Monday after work, the woman who warmly greeted me in Cantonese was very friendly, even after I told her I could not understand Canto.She quickly took my order (Number 19 Chicken Soup with Mushrooms for Immunity Boost) and returned with my soup not even five minutes later. You can pay by cash or card, luckily then $10 in cash I had was enough for one order of soup. The menu is in Simplified Chinese as well as English, though the menus on the walls throughout the store are almost exclusively in Chinese characters. It was a lovely combination of feeling the comfort of the Motherland's soup and taste while still feeling welcomed. I enjoyed my takeout thoroughly and would like to try their limited dessert bites and noodle soups in store the next time I'm in the area. From what I can tell from this first experience, their soups are worth getting when you're feeling under the weather or when you're craving a little bit of home, while far away from home. I will be back!
Alice H.
Imperial Soup in Oakland offers a delightful culinary experience. We tried the Hainan Chicken Rice Plate, Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice, and Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle. The Hainan Chicken Rice Plate was tender and flavorful, accompanied by fragrant rice. The Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice impressed with its rich flavors. The Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle featured perfectly cooked noodles and tender beef. My Chicken with Mushroom & Herbs soup was comforting and flavorful. The service was attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy ambiance. Imperial Soup is a great choice for a satisfying and tasty meal.
Patrick L.
Went past by this place many times over the years and thought this is a hole in the wall. And it is a hole in the wall - in a good way. The food is delicious, different, and reasonably priced. The service was quick as well. This place has rice, noodles, and dim sum.Will come back again to try their different dishes.
Amy M.
This restaurant is one of the best in Oakland Chinatown! It's small but cozy. The inside is simplistic but the food stands out! The food is very cheap especially for the portions of the dishes. The food is really delicious and flavorful. The minced pork over egg noodle comes with a bowl of soup which is both tasty and refreshing! The chicken yellow curry rice plate is also very good and very big.The service is very good and very fast. They get your dishes out asap, the food is fast AND fresh! This restaurant is such a great place to drop by if you're looking for good food without overspending. It may not be a big place but it sure has a lot to offer :)!
Senwei Liang
My feeling is not that fresh. Especially the rice and pork ribs.
The variety of the double-boiled soup (燉湯) was amazing. The steam rice with eel wrapped in lotus leaves was great. They also serve dim sum all day. The shrimp dumplings 蝦餃 is delicious. The osmanthus white sugar steam cake (桂花白糖糕) is a delightful surprise!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Delicious food, gone before I could take a picture!Dietary restrictions: Chinese food is always good for lactose intolerance
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
I had soup for lunch. The ingredients and taste were good and enough. Good taste. Steamed mushroom and chicken rice with lotus leaves and vegetables. Super large portion! The soup is awesome ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Oakland Chinatown! I especially love their twice cooked pork belly noodle soup and is highly recommended to go with their various varieties of dimsum accompaniments. My favorites are their slow-braised spareribs in blackbean sauce and tripe with chili toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Meals, Minced Lamb Lo Main, Soup, Lamb Noodle Soup or Minced Lamb Lo Mein, Beef Soup, Beef Flank, Boiled Pork Dumpling 水饺, Spicy Lamb Noodle Soup
Extraordinary soups in my opinion, as a Cantonese person. Very authentic. Dessert number 2 felt like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
I love me some soup, and Imperial Soup fed me so much soup I was a bit souped out (it's a good thing!)My mom used to make these soups every day for us kids, so this definitely hit the nostalgia bones in me.Looks can be deceiving - it's a very hole in the wall place. But the food and soups are delicious! If you can speak Cantonese (or broken Cantonese like me :D) when you order, I'm sure they would appreciate it.Go for the soups with lots of herbal stuff in it, like the silkie chicken ones. They can also explain what the soups will do health-wise too.I did notice that a lot of people came in for their rice dishes, so will try that next time I'm in the area!
This is a hidden gem in Oakland Chinatown!The soups they serve are hearty and reminds me of my Grandmother's soup cooking.The rice dish in bamboo is very flavorful, and their chow-fun dishes are unique.Since we eat Chinese food at home, we tend to go to place that typically do not do the run-of-the-mill Chinese food (I.e., fried rice, chow mein, sweet & sour pork, etc.).This place is a pleasant surprise since the dishes and flavor variants are unique, and which I would pay for in a dining experience.Thank you Jesus!
Pretty good the road to get here smell like dog piss but less than usual so thank the heaven try the cold milk tea not the best had the spicy fork noodles there A LOT of it so good would come again just have to avoid the route with dog piss ?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Meals
What a gem on the outskirts of Oakland's Chinatown. This is the first authentic restaurant I've found that serves medicinal Chinese soups that truly heal the soul.Whenever I get even the smallest tingle in my throat, I go here to get revived. They truly pack some of the best ingredients in their chicken soups, I'm surprised people don't know more about it. Do yourself a favor and come here, thank me later.
Imperial Soup in Oakland offers a delightful culinary experience. We tried the Hainan Chicken Rice Plate, Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice, and Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle. The Hainan Chicken Rice Plate was tender and flavorful, accompanied by fragrant rice. The Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice impressed with its rich flavors. The Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle featured perfectly cooked noodles and tender beef. My Chicken with Mushroom & Herbs soup was comforting and flavorful. The service was attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy ambiance. Imperial Soup is a great choice for a satisfying and tasty meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Authentic, little hole-in-the-wall soup and traditional Chinese food shop in the heart of Oakland Chinatown (very close to the shopping center with the underground parking garage). In terms of convenience, this should not be hard even for those of us who live outside of Oakland!The little shop wasn't busy right before 5pm on Monday after work, the woman who warmly greeted me in Cantonese was very friendly, even after I told her I could not understand Canto.She quickly took my order (Number 19 Chicken Soup with Mushrooms for Immunity Boost) and returned with my soup not even five minutes later. You can pay by cash or card, luckily then $10 in cash I had was enough for one order of soup. The menu is in Simplified Chinese as well as English, though the menus on the walls throughout the store are almost exclusively in Chinese characters. It was a lovely combination of feeling the comfort of the Motherland's soup and taste while still feeling welcomed. I enjoyed my takeout thoroughly and would like to try their limited dessert bites and noodle soups in store the next time I'm in the area. From what I can tell from this first experience, their soups are worth getting when you're feeling under the weather or when you're craving a little bit of home, while far away from home. I will be back!
Imperial Soup in Oakland offers a delightful culinary experience. We tried the Hainan Chicken Rice Plate, Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice, and Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle. The Hainan Chicken Rice Plate was tender and flavorful, accompanied by fragrant rice. The Curry Beef Flank with Chicken Oil Rice impressed with its rich flavors. The Beef Tendon & Flank Over Egg Noodle featured perfectly cooked noodles and tender beef. My Chicken with Mushroom & Herbs soup was comforting and flavorful. The service was attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy ambiance. Imperial Soup is a great choice for a satisfying and tasty meal.
Went past by this place many times over the years and thought this is a hole in the wall. And it is a hole in the wall - in a good way. The food is delicious, different, and reasonably priced. The service was quick as well. This place has rice, noodles, and dim sum.Will come back again to try their different dishes.
This restaurant is one of the best in Oakland Chinatown! It's small but cozy. The inside is simplistic but the food stands out! The food is very cheap especially for the portions of the dishes. The food is really delicious and flavorful. The minced pork over egg noodle comes with a bowl of soup which is both tasty and refreshing! The chicken yellow curry rice plate is also very good and very big.The service is very good and very fast. They get your dishes out asap, the food is fast AND fresh! This restaurant is such a great place to drop by if you're looking for good food without overspending. It may not be a big place but it sure has a lot to offer :)!
My feeling is not that fresh. Especially the rice and pork ribs.