Casual Oakland dumpling shop with pan-fried dumplings and noodles
Based on 159 reviews
crispy-bottomed dumplingsaffordable prices
neighborhood staple
small dining roomweekend waitsfunctional but not attentive service
$22/person
Best for: Lakeshore-area regulars wanting a reliable cheap Chinese fix on a weeknight · Small groups sharing dumplings and noodles family-style · Solo diners who want a quick, satisfying bowl without ceremony · Tea drinkers — the tea house component is understated but real
Busiest: Weekend lunch and dinner (12-2pm, 6-8pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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4 dishes
Pan-Fried Dumplings
$12.00
Crispy-bottomed potstickers with a chewy top — the signature preparation that earns repeat visits
Steamed Dumplings
$11.00
Delicate pleated dumplings that show off the filling without the crunch of the pan-fried version
Noodle Soup
$13.00
Hand-pulled or hand-cut noodles in a savory broth — a satisfying counterpart to the dumpling plates
House Tea
$5.00
A rotating or curated tea selection befitting the tea house classification — often overlooked but worth ordering alongside the meal
