Shan Dong ★ 4.4
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand in the front window. Dumplings, sesame paste noodles and chive pancakes drive the lunch line.
Signature: Hand-pulled noodles, Pork dumplings
El Huarache Azteca is a mexican restaurant in Fruitvale, Oakland.
El Huarache Azteca on International Boulevard in Fruitvale runs a Mexico City counter from a mother-daughter team. Huaraches and tlacoyos are the line.
Signature dishes: Huarache de chicharron, Tlacoyo, Pozole
Address: 3842 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand in the front window. Dumplings, sesame paste noodles and chive pancakes drive the lunch line.
Signature: Hand-pulled noodles, Pork dumplings
Kyle Itani's ramen room and izakaya runs tonkotsu bowls plus Japanese small plates on Telegraph in Uptown Oakland. Beer and sake list to match.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Karaage
FOB Kitchen in Oakland's Temescal carries a Bib Gourmand for Janice Dulce's Filipino cooking. Weekend brunch is longanisa and garlic rice in a tropical room.
Signature: Sinigang, Coffee-braised ribs
Wood Tavern on Rockridge's College Avenue has poured Bay Area wines and cooked New American since 2007. Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin Guide California.
Signature: Burger, Pork chop
Tacos Oscar's shipping-container courtyard in Oakland's Temescal serves a chalkboard menu of inventive tacos. Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide California.
Signature: Braised pork shoulder taco, Charred broccoli vegan taco
Belotti on Rockridge's College Avenue cooks Piemonte cuisine in a Michelin Recommended trattoria. Tajarin and brasato are the cross-town dishes worth booking.
Signature: Tajarin, Brasato