The Best Dim Sum & Pastry

Name: The Best Dim Sum & Pastry
Address: 723 E 12th St, Oakland, California, 94606, US
Telephone: (510) 268-1823
Price range: $
Rating: 3.5

$ • Bakery, Dim Sum, Vegetarian

Hours:
723 E 12th St, Oakland
(510) 268-1823

About The Best Dim Sum & Pastry

The Best Dim Sum & Pastry offers delicious and fresh dim sum at very good prices. The portions are large, and the buns are always warm. Popular items include congee, steamed chicken buns, Har Gow, Sui Mai, egg tarts, and various types of buns. The restaurant is a small shop located in a tiny strip mall, mainly serving local male tea drinkers. While the dim sum options are limited, they taste good and are affordable. Customers often bring their own "box" to avoid extra charges. The staff are friendly and quick, sometimes a bit challenged with English, but they get your order ready fast. The restaurant is takeout-only, which suits those who want tasty food without the fuss of a fancy setting. The menu features favorites like crispy pork buns and egg tarts, which are highly recommended. Also, the chicken feet are a must-try; they are tender, saucy, and braised to just before falling apart. The youtiao is another popular pastry to try. Though simple in decor, the focus is on the flavorful food that keeps customers satisfied and often leaving with a pink box or two.