Pho King is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

1. Pho King

7.9
638 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · San Antonio · 12 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: The broth for pho has tantalizing hints of star anise and the bun bo hue is knee-deep in fish sauce umami http://bit.ly/10egem6

Rich H.Rich Hicks: They now take credit cards via square. Sweet

Katherine S.Katherine Su: BBH and #83 fried shrimp cake are pho king good!

The Pasta Shop is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

2. The Pasta Shop

8.6
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Gourmet Store · North Oakland · 7 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: One of the best places around to go when when you must put something good in the table and you have no time to cook. Excellent ravioli, best roast chicken in the East Bay.

Vance H.Vance Harper: Always the best selection of fine foods from local to global -- particularly olive oil... Ask for a guided tasting by one of the friendly buyers.

BravoBravo: For those certain food items you just cant find anywhere else, from stocks to gelatin sheets. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Soi4 is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

3. Soi4

7.5
5421 College Ave (btw Kales & Manila), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Lauren Y.Lauren Y: Satays are delicious. Dishes are a lil on the sweeter side but the turnip cake appetizer is a must try.

Josh L.Josh Levine: chicken skewers are a must.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Surprisingly decent cocktail menu. Crab fried rice and the Pad Thai were very good.

A16 is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

4. A16

8.2
5356 College Ave (btwn Bryant & Manila), Oakland, CA
Italian Restaurant · Rockridge · 29 tips and reviews

SherryJoonSherryJoon: Food & service were great. I loved the fried dough pizza ..delish! Try all the desserts. You can't go run.

Debbie L.Debbie Lee: fried dough pizza (need I say more?) with added pancetta and fried egg is a serious must! these people are pros :)

Liliana V.Liliana Villanueva: The pizzas have a nice little surprise at the end

Monster Pho is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

5. Monster Pho

7.9
3905 Broadway (btwn 38th & 40th St), Oakland, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Mosswood · 34 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Markham: Combo Pho. The broth. I finished every last drop of it. I really got the star anise component. So delicate but flavorful. No spicy, saucy additions necessary.

Dana F.Dana Fraser: People! Good veggie pho is hard to come by!! Lots of veggies and tofu, really fresh too. Yeaa booiii!

NeeCee 🌈 K.NeeCee 🌈 Keels: Low carb pho option! Replace noodles with mixed veggies. Yummm

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

6. Starbucks

7.6
3060 E 9th St Ste A, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Jingletown · 4 tips and reviews

Kyle E.Kyle Else realtor®: This is the spot for the best Frappuccino #oaklandish

Jonathan F.Jonathan Fleming: Easy in mid day, close to a lot of shops like luckys and office depot

KeithKeith: This is routinely among the cleaner Starbucks I've ever frequented.

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for Star Anise in Oakland.

7. Starbucks

7.8
1211 E Embarcadero Cove, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Embarcadero · 14 tips and reviews

DerekDerek: Very safe in the morning there are a lot of police here! :) very comfortable!

Lucia A.Lucia Austin: The baristas at this Starbucks are my favorite. They are super friendly and make the drinks the best!!! :)

Pete D.Pete Deneen: The mayor wears striped colorful socks with his bicycle shoes