Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Temescal, Oakland

Marissa C. • September 10, 2016Great 🌮 and cute backyard with outdoor seating. Fish taco was excellent

Bart D. • August 6, 2014Lively interior, awesome patio out the back. Very good Italian style crust, very good olive oil available as well. In the trendy Temescal

Jeff T. • November 24, 2012Try the samusa soup and rainbow salad as starters. Coconut rice is incredible.

Paul G. • April 14, 2019The chicken tinga taco is literally the best taco I’ve ever had in my life. Also loved the fried huevo taco.

cami j. • July 22, 2018this is probably my favorite ramen in oakland. chewy, delicious noodles, rich broth and great topping options!

Cassie C. • September 23, 2016Amazing mac and cheese plus any mac can be made using gluten-free pasta

Niki • July 6, 2018All the veggie options are amazing!! The staff is friendly and super accommodating!

Jacqueline L. • September 19, 2022Expect Michelin-dining volume-to-price ratios. 20% tip included. Come here a few minutes before opening to guarantee a seat (max party size 6)

Martha H. • October 7, 2015CRAZY delicious ice cream. Intense, real flavor; incredibly creamy texture. In a word: Yum.

Mandy B. • April 27, 2012Try the Ethiopian - Amazing combo of vegetarian & meat combination platters

Olivia P. • November 19, 2016The garlic fries are truly for the garlic lover - and they're the best I've had. Burger is really good - patty is really juicy and flavorful.

Hana N. • November 15, 2009Fried chicken sandwich is large enough to share for two. Order with a lemon bar, brownie, ginger cookie, and a choc cookie. Glorious!

JC Q. • August 17, 2017Great for vegetarians and Gilroy Garlic Mac and Cheese is excellent

Michael C. • February 13, 2022Korean comfort food. The short ribs with cheese was unique and tasty.

Brian S. • December 15, 2022We liked it! Good flavors excellent service. We tried the Deluxe Set for two and it was plenty of food. Eager to come back to try the curries.

Brian S. • March 30, 2019Absolutely charming atmosphere. Be sure to check out the book selection organized by author recommendations!

Silvie S. • August 27, 2015Veggie combo is unbeatable - combo for 2 is more than enough to feed 3 people.

Maria D. • July 6, 2014Best place in the neighborhood to get good coffee. Cold brew is great, cappuccino Is wonderful and they sell bagels.

Devora Z. • March 18, 2012Try the yeater kik (yellow split peas), the tikil gomen (carrots, cabbage and potatoes), and the shirro (milled spicy chickpea mix). Delicious!

Brian S. • February 8, 2020Delicious grits, eggs, and coffee. New Orleans-esque menu. Can’t wait to try the beignets.

Craig V. • May 26, 2023Lox sandwich is awesome. All the bagels are fantastic. Best in the Bay, IMO.

Matt B. • January 2, 2010Come on Sunday night to shred some plastic. Guitar Hero and Rock Band available.

Frank K. • October 20, 2014Had the Bay Laurel and nutmeg ice cream tonite, love the exotic flavors, and the periodic local art displays here are cool.

Joel V. • August 10, 2018The grilled mackerel is really good. Don't forget to get a beef and tofu sundubu!

Bridget G. • November 3, 2022Superb. We ordered the entire menu. Loved the new savory seafood stew and celery salad. Wines were groovy.

Charlene N. • May 1, 2023Our whole family (including the kids) were so happy here! Great service, great food. You cannot go wrong with anything you order.

Cat S. • May 12, 2012Indian food truck! Get the pakora.

Ayaka N. • July 16, 2017Tea leaf kale salad, chicken curry, coconut rice, roti, all super tasty. If you like Burma Superstar, you’ll like this place even more!

shinycat • August 30, 2016I loved it. BYOB, snacks and soft drinks for sale at the front, nice equipment that worked well, a decent selection of songs, clean bathroom. Very near the McArthur BART train stop.

Min L. • October 31, 2013Zazangmyun (black bean paste noodle) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) are signature dishes here. Fried shrimp dish is really good too.