Embarcadero, Alameda County · Oakland
288 9th Ave, Ste A, Oakland, CA 94606
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.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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.
Hip, turquoise-&-tropics-inspired stop offering classic Filipino fare plus island-style cocktails.
Noodles, fried chicken & other Korean classics in a modest counter-serve venue set in a strip mall.
Filipino street eats served cafeteria-style in basic, colorful digs with a counter & sidewalk seats.
Popular, casual space offering Singaporean-inspired specialties & a take-out option.