Oakland: Chinatown Walking Tour
We'll visit some of the most popular eateries and landmarks in the Oakland Chinatown neighborhood - one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States!
What to order at Banh Mi Ba Le
- Must order
- Pork meatball banh mi with Vietnamese coffee.
- Editor tip
- Open only Friday through Sunday; cash only. Twenty-four sandwiches on the menu, all under eight dollars.
Must order: Pork meatball banh mi with Vietnamese coffee.
Tip: Open only Friday through Sunday; cash only. Twenty-four sandwiches on the menu, all under eight dollars.
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Location
Address: 1909 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
More budget eats in Oakland
Shan Dong ★ 4.5
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls hand-made noodles for under twelve dollars a bowl. Dumplings, chive pancakes and sesame noodles round out the menu.
Order: Sesame paste noodles and pork dumplings under twelve dollars.
Tip: Watch them pull the noodles in the front window; weekday lunch hours have shorter lines.
Pho Ao Sen ★ 4.2
Pho Ao Sen on East 12th in Oakland's Eastlake corridor runs pho for under twelve dollars. Two decades of Sunday-morning loyalty on the corridor.
Order: Pho tai with brisket under twelve dollars.
Tip: Open Sundays. Closed Wednesdays. Bring cash for the smoothest checkout.
Vien Huong ★ 4.4
Vien Huong on Franklin in Oakland Chinatown cooks Chiu Chow Cantonese-Vietnamese plates under ten dollars. Hu tieu, congee, and a sub-three-dollar tea.
Order: Hu tieu noodle soup or congee under ten dollars.
Tip: Breakfast and lunch only; cash only for the smoothest check.
El Huarache Azteca ★ 4.4
El Huarache Azteca on International Boulevard runs Mexico City huaraches and tlacoyos under fourteen dollars. Mother-daughter team, late close.
Order: Huarache de chicharron under fourteen dollars.
Tip: Salsa bar has six options; ask for extra cebolla curtida on the side.
Town Biscuits ★ 4.1
Town Biscuits in Oakland's Uptown runs biscuit sandwiches under twelve dollars Thursday through Sunday. Fried chicken on flaky buttermilk biscuits.
Order: Fried chicken biscuit under twelve dollars.
Tip: Pre-order online; weekend lines snap to the corner by 10 a.m.
Tay Ho Restaurant and Bar ★ 4.1
Tay Ho's 12th Street lunch hour runs Northern Vietnamese plates for under fifteen dollars. Bun cha Hanoi, banh xeo and rice bowls at the door.
Order: Bun cha Hanoi for thirteen dollars at lunch.
Tip: Lunch specials run 11 to 3 weekdays; the dinner menu doubles on price.