Longfellow, Alameda County · Oakland
4201 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
Oakland Korean spot from chef Steve Joo (formerly of pop-up Nokni), specializing in house-made organic-soybean tofu coagulated with reconstituted seawater. Signature fried dooboo set comes with rice, soup, kimchi, and banchan.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Noodles, fried chicken & other Korean classics in a modest counter-serve venue set in a strip mall.
Oakland Filipino spot from Alex Retodo specializing in handcrafted lumpia, with traditional Shanghai and veggie versions alongside fusion creations like the bestselling bacon cheeseburger lumpia.
Snug Japanese dinner spot specializing in soba noodles crafted on site, plus snacks, sides & sake.
Oakland Tijuana-style taquería serving hand-made fresh tortillas with charcoal-grilled carne asada, cabeza, lengua, al pastor, and standout quesatacos.
Michelin-starred, four-table tasting menu restaurant in West Oakland from chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper, with a farmer-driven multi-course menu rooted in their personal histories.