Phone: +15108911781
Address: 388 9th St #268, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
City: Oakland
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 4417
Website: https://www.sakuraoakland.com
"First time here. Service was very nice and we were waited on in such a nice way throughout our meal. We didn't feel as though the Sichuan dishes had enough flavor and pepper punch. Dishes tasted sweet more than anything else. The meat and tofu didn't not taste as though they'd been simmering in the spices, but just added on top of the dish. We ordered:1. Mapo Tofu: this was okay. My criticism would be: kind of sweet, not too numbing, maybe old Sichuan peppers, and we tasted more of a bean sauce than the complex deep umami flavor you can get from the garlic, ginger, and combinations of peppers one usually enjoys in this cuisine. 2. Beef Slices in Chili Oil: the beef was sinewy and difficult to chew. No flavor in this dish despite looking beautiful. Just under the beef is a huge bowlful of bean spouts. No complex flavors at all. No numbing. 3. Stir Fried Green Beans: best dish by far! Crunchy, flavorful, lots of garlic. Loved it!"
All prices are estimates on menu.
Oakland, known for its vibrant arts scene and diverse culture, offers a culinary mix with favorites like BBQ, tacos, fresh seafood, and soul food reflecting its rich heritage.