6 chinese places in Oakland we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Oakland | Chinese across every city.
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.
Shan Dong ★ 4.4
chinatown · 328 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Shan Dong on 10th Street in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand behind a glass counter. Dumplings, sesame noodles and chive pancakes anchor the menu.
Shan Dong ★ 4.4
chinatown · 328 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Shan Dong in Oakland Chinatown pulls noodles by hand in the front window. Dumplings, sesame paste noodles and chive pancakes drive the lunch line.
Commis ★ 4.9
piedmont-avenue · 3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
Commis is Oakland's only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef James Syhabout runs a ten-course tasting on Piedmont Avenue with Thai-Chinese influences.
Vien Huong ★ 4.4
chinatown · 712 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Vien Huong on Franklin in Oakland Chinatown cooks Chiu Chow Cantonese-Vietnamese plates breakfast through lunch. Quietly the corridor's best hu tieu.
Shan Dong ★ 4.5
chinatown · 328 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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.
Vien Huong ★ 4.4
chinatown · 712 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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.