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Tane Vegan Izakaya

➤ 1956 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California, USA, 94704, United States

Carta • Sushi • Seafood • Noodles • Japanese

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"I have taken several meat eaters to this restaurant and everyone agrees that Tane (also known as Shizen in SF) is a perfect 10 out of 10. My top picks are the Pacifica and Sunset rolls. The Sweet Potato roll is also delightful and more affordable. I do wish they offered some rotating specials though. It seems like the menu has remained the same for the past five years, including at Shizen, which has been operating for even longer but offers the same dishes under different names."

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."

Baba's House Kitchen

➤ 410 15th Street, Oakland, United States Of America

Carta • Asian • Sweets • Snacks • Kitchen

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"The best!!! Feels like home. Downstairs restaurant meets upstairs Asian snack shop, mahjong Speakeasy den, and karaoke lounge all in one. Delicious local winemakers and drink vendors featured. Run by some of the kindest people in the biz Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Phosho Dough

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

Carta • Soup • Fish • Meat • Vietnamese

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"We had previously tried the banh mi and egg rolls from PhoSho Dough and were impressed by the quality, so we felt confident in choosing them to cater for our special day. The crispy egg rolls, made with chicken instead of pork, were a highlight due to their generous size. Our guests also loved the variety of banh mi options and the flavorful vermicelli bowls. Richard from PhoSho Dough was extremely communicative and made sure everything was clear and organized throughout the catering process. Even though this was their first time handling wedding drop-off catering, they far exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend PhoSho Dough for catering events of any size, as they provide authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine with a personal touch. For future weddings or events, we suggest planning for leftovers to minimize food waste and exploring options for donating excess food to those in need. PhoSho Dough, a family-owned business, serves food with heart and soul, making them an excellent choice for your catering needs."

Standard Fare

➤ 94710 Berkeley, United States

Carta • Cafe • Coffee • Catering • Coffee & Tea

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"I ordered the fried chicken plate, and I'm not sure if coating the chicken in flour before frying is what people typically expect from fried chicken. They attempted an Asian-inspired dish, but it ended up being bland and quite mediocre. The portion included two small pieces of chicken: a small drumstick and another small cut piece. Everything on the plate was overly oily— the rice, roasted carrots, and the spinach salad were all drenched in grease and lacked any vibrant flavors. Overall, it felt like a simple assortment of cooked ingredients rather than a well-executed dish."