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!
Udupi Palace is a vegetarian-friendly spot in Berkeley Adjacent, Oakland.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: About 90 percent of the menu is also vegan; ask for ghee-free preparation if needed.
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!
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Address: 1903 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, Oakland
Souley Vegan at Jack London Square serves entirely plant-based Creole soul food. Every plate is by definition vegetarian; the menu is fully animal-free.
Tip: Reopened July 2025 after a relocation to 101 Broadway; cashless ordering only.
Mariposa on Telegraph in Temescal is a dedicated gluten-free bakery. Bread, croissants and almond cakes from a celiac-safe kitchen, certified through GFCO.
Tip: Dedicated celiac-safe kitchen; products available across Bay Area grocery retailers.
Kamdesh on 14th Street in downtown Oakland serves certified halal Afghan kebabs, pilau and mantu. Family-run, listed on Zabihah as fully halal.
Tip: Open daily until 11 pm; lamb chops and Kabuli pilau are the classic order.
Halal Burgers and More on 14th near Lake Merritt serves certified halal burgers, wings and Philly cheesesteaks. Late-night, until 5 a.m. on weekends.
Tip: Late-night kitchen; weekday close around 1 a.m., weekend until 5 a.m.
Grand Bakery on MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland's Dimond has baked kosher pareve goods since 1959. Wholesale-first; challah at Bay Area grocers.
Tip: Wholesale supply to Bay Area grocers; check the store locator on the bakery site for retail pickup points.
Souley Vegan at Jack London Square is the country's most-loved vegan Creole soul food. Tamearra Dyson reopened in July 2025 with the original menu intact.
Tip: Friday to Sunday only; cashless ordering via QR code at the table, no counter service.