Hong Kong - Carta

Lounge Chinatown Táng Rén Jiē

➤ 366 8th Street, Oakland, United States Of America

Carta • Lounge • Chinese • Chicken • Noodles

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"Everything is perfectly flavored! The chicken wing bento comes with garlic noodles and an assortment of veggies, although mine was missing an egg, which was disappointing. The pickled cabbage? Absolutely amazing! The Chinese mustard greens were steamed and fairly bland, but that actually worked well since everything else was so flavorful, creating a nice balance. The garlic noodles are incredibly delicious—like, wow! I had cucumber on the side, and there’s a good amount of roasted garlic in the dish. As a Black and Asian chef, I can appreciate their attention to detail! The wings are crispy and infused with a five-spice Asian flavor. There’s a reason they’ve got a five-star rating on Yelp! You feel me? Lol."

Crumble Whisk

➤ 4104 MacArthur Blvd, 94619, Oakland, US, United States

Carta • Cheese • Bakery • Catering • Desserts

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"We recently hired Crumble Whisk for a work lunch, and it was one of the best catering experiences I've ever had! Everything was incredibly fresh, made with high-quality ingredients, and tasted amazing. They offered a wide variety of sandwich options, as well as fantastic salads for groups. The barley salad and beet salad were particularly outstanding! I highly recommend them if you're looking to cater a top-quality meal."

Phosho Dough

➤ 6601 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA, 94609-1115, United States

Carta • Soup • Fish • Meat • Vietnamese

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"First let’s start with the name! It’s so Bay Area I love it. I’ve ordered from here a few times and love that on lunch I can come down the street for some great food. In the past I’ve had the chicken pho and the veggies are so fresh! Another time I had the grass fed beef banh mi and it was delicious I always like to get peanut sauce for dipping. Today I had the fried egg roll wrapped in the spring roll! Y’all my back is never getting unbigged lol. It was so tasty. The flavor, the freshness and crunch just drove it over the top. My favorite drink from here is the limeade it goes with everything. The guy behind the counter I’ve interacted with plenty of times is so nice love his vibe and love how patient he is when I have a million questions."

Gainoi

➤ 435 19th Street, Oakland, United States Of America

Carta • Tea • Thai • Meat • Noodles

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"The Pad Thai was excellent! I really appreciate that they use Chinese chives instead of green onions like many other places do. It also had shallots, fried tofu, and I think I even found a bit of dried radish in there. It’s the closest I've experienced to the authentic dish in this area. There was a generous portion of chicken, which was juicy as well. I’d give it a 5 out of 5. The crispy egg rolls were good, but not remarkable; they serve their purpose if you're in the mood for spring rolls, so I’d rate them a 3 out of 5. The Thai iced tea was nice, but it was sweeter than usual, which overshadowed the flavor of the tea. I’d also give that a 3 out of 5."

Dream Fluff Donuts

➤ 2637 Ashby Ave, 94705, Berkeley, US, United States

Carta • Donuts • Coffee • Cheese • Egg Sandwiches

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"I absolutely love Dream Fluff Donuts! I find it a bit concerning when people mention cleanliness and ambiance, as it does have a slightly shady vibe, but honestly, I've seen much worse in the Bay Area. There's also a charming vintage feel to the place. Regardless, their donuts are top-notch and they offer a fantastic selection. My personal favorite is the glazed old-fashioned. The staff at the checkout are welcoming and friendly, and the store itself is quite spacious. This is definitely my go-to donut shop whenever I need a treat, and I highly recommend you give it a try!"