Oakland's Chinese food is centered in Chinatown, one of the oldest in California, where regional kitchens sit close together. Shan Dong on 10th Street is known for its hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, and Vien Huong on Franklin Street draws a steady crowd for its noodle soups. The neighborhood's density makes it easy to compare styles within a few blocks.
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Order Sesame paste noodles and pork dumplings under twelve dollars.
Shan Dong on 10th Street in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand behind a glass counter.
Order Sesame paste noodles and pork dumplings under twelve dollars.
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand in the front window.
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Order Hu tieu noodle soup or congee under ten dollars.
Vien Huong on Franklin in Oakland Chinatown cooks Chiu Chow Cantonese-Vietnamese plates breakfast through lunch.
Order Sesame paste noodles and pork dumplings under twelve dollars.
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls hand-made noodles for under twelve dollars a bowl.
Order Hu tieu noodle soup or congee under ten dollars.
Vien Huong on Franklin in Oakland Chinatown cooks Chiu Chow Cantonese-Vietnamese plates under ten dollars.
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