We visited Thanh Ky Cafe for an early brunch to beat the lunch rush. Since it’s similar to another spot we frequent, we were confident the noodles would be good—and they did not disappoint! We ordered the #9 “House Special Ho Fun,” which includes pork kidneys. The standout surprise was the addition of fried pork skin, adding a delicious crunch and depth of flavor to the dish.
If you’re in the area, it’s worth stopping by. Just be aware that the surrounding neighborhood can feel a little sketchy—after all, it is Oakland—so take a few extra precautions. Overall, tasty food and a satisfying experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fiona C
Great food and portion size
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
K DN
This place smell so musty the moment I walk in here. They need to leave the door open, or install a few ventilators or something.
I ordered number 14 hu tieu nam vang, with the soup on the side, a dry noodle style, plus the fried pork fat. The meat + the addition of fried pork fat was tasty, but the noodle was a bit overcooked so it was on the soggy side.
The meal was 15 buc, it came with a diluted hot green tea, the portion was a bit small, but everything is curently more expansive due to the tarif. It was still an enjoyable meal, wish they have lime wedge here though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
A K
Friendly owner and staff. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. Thumbs up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pipat. A
The only reason for 4 stars is the only take cash payment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Huynh
I love Thanh Ky! I've been coming here 10+ years and counting. I love their special Hofun noodle with soup on the side🤤🍜 and the Cambodian noodle soup. The best and authentic Chinese/Vietnamese fusion restaurant in Town. Thanh Ky is definitely in my top 3 comfort spots and always satisfy my cravings! The employees are very hard-working and kind. I could eat here everyday
(Note: They are cash only. The closest ATM is at Jackson Liquor across the street)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N
Really bad service, even for Asian hole in the wall standards. Overcharged me and 3 ppl started yelling at me loudly when I asked them to explain the charges. Left rather than argue over $3.
Also pricey for what it is. Maybe it used to be good value but now it’s $15 for a small bowl. In Oakland
Darwin Tjoe
The food is good, remember to bring cash because they accept cash only.
Heang Heng
Best place, hands down for Cambodian Noodle! Very friendly owner.
Lisa King
This place has been around for decades. Food is still delicious after all these years, not lacking any flavor. Recommend A try if ur in that area. Parking could be challenging. Cash only.
O boy, Oakland. It has gotten really bad since the late 90's when I took a few classes at Laney College. Thanh Ky is known for hu tieu, chieu chau dry noodles. I opted to go for their #47 House Special Crispy Noodles $15 instead. This was delicious. So good. I asked them to make it a bit drier with less sauce. My personal preference is a more crispy noodles. Too much gravy will ruin this dish. Service was excellent. They speak Cantonese as well as other languages. The kitchen was fast. I was in and out in 30 minutes. This was a great meal. Thank you everyone at Thanh Ky.
Nhon Do
Here, it serves popular Chinese Vietnamese noodles ? in Cholon and around Saigon in the past. It's hard to find a small restaurant that still serves this type of noodles in Oakland and vicinity. However, the foods' look and taste are simple and uninteresting. So is the service. The door is also covered by a big bus station in front.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Number 1 House Special Noodle MI Trieu Chau
Sophal Mak
Delicious soups , great customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Soup, Number 1 House Special Noodle MI Trieu Chau, House Special Hu Tieu Trieu Trau and Cha Gio, House Special Noodle Soup
Collision Fast
Excellent good for take out. Hot sauce soy sauce packet without asking. The best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VirtuouZz Heart
The place is unkempt at times, yet I still find myself coming here a lot for their fried chicken dinner meal. Delicious, it also comes with some in-house made venegrate/pickled veggies, which reminds me of the shops on the countryside of Vietnam, delicious.
We visited Thanh Ky Cafe for an early brunch to beat the lunch rush. Since it’s similar to another spot we frequent, we were confident the noodles would be good—and they did not disappoint! We ordered the #9 “House Special Ho Fun,” which includes pork kidneys. The standout surprise was the addition of fried pork skin, adding a delicious crunch and depth of flavor to the dish.
If you’re in the area, it’s worth stopping by. Just be aware that the surrounding neighborhood can feel a little sketchy—after all, it is Oakland—so take a few extra precautions. Overall, tasty food and a satisfying experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and portion size
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place smell so musty the moment I walk in here. They need to leave the door open, or install a few ventilators or something.
I ordered number 14 hu tieu nam vang, with the soup on the side, a dry noodle style, plus the fried pork fat. The meat + the addition of fried pork fat was tasty, but the noodle was a bit overcooked so it was on the soggy side.
The meal was 15 buc, it came with a diluted hot green tea, the portion was a bit small, but everything is curently more expansive due to the tarif. It was still an enjoyable meal, wish they have lime wedge here though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Friendly owner and staff. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. Thumbs up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only reason for 4 stars is the only take cash payment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Thanh Ky! I've been coming here 10+ years and counting. I love their special Hofun noodle with soup on the side🤤🍜 and the Cambodian noodle soup. The best and authentic Chinese/Vietnamese fusion restaurant in Town. Thanh Ky is definitely in my top 3 comfort spots and always satisfy my cravings! The employees are very hard-working and kind. I could eat here everyday
(Note: They are cash only. The closest ATM is at Jackson Liquor across the street)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really bad service, even for Asian hole in the wall standards. Overcharged me and 3 ppl started yelling at me loudly when I asked them to explain the charges. Left rather than argue over $3.
Also pricey for what it is. Maybe it used to be good value but now it’s $15 for a small bowl. In Oakland
The food is good, remember to bring cash because they accept cash only.
Best place, hands down for Cambodian Noodle! Very friendly owner.
This place has been around for decades. Food is still delicious after all these years, not lacking any flavor. Recommend A try if ur in that area. Parking could be challenging. Cash only.
Restaurantji Recommends
O boy, Oakland. It has gotten really bad since the late 90's when I took a few classes at Laney College. Thanh Ky is known for hu tieu, chieu chau dry noodles. I opted to go for their #47 House Special Crispy Noodles $15 instead. This was delicious. So good. I asked them to make it a bit drier with less sauce. My personal preference is a more crispy noodles. Too much gravy will ruin this dish. Service was excellent. They speak Cantonese as well as other languages. The kitchen was fast. I was in and out in 30 minutes. This was a great meal. Thank you everyone at Thanh Ky.
Here, it serves popular Chinese Vietnamese noodles ? in Cholon and around Saigon in the past. It's hard to find a small restaurant that still serves this type of noodles in Oakland and vicinity. However, the foods' look and taste are simple and uninteresting. So is the service. The door is also covered by a big bus station in front.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Number 1 House Special Noodle MI Trieu Chau
Delicious soups , great customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Soup, Number 1 House Special Noodle MI Trieu Chau, House Special Hu Tieu Trieu Trau and Cha Gio, House Special Noodle Soup
Excellent good for take out. Hot sauce soy sauce packet without asking. The best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is unkempt at times, yet I still find myself coming here a lot for their fried chicken dinner meal. Delicious, it also comes with some in-house made venegrate/pickled veggies, which reminds me of the shops on the countryside of Vietnam, delicious.
Their other dishes are great too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Rice
Loading...