Best Places to Eat in Oakland, California

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Chicken & waffles. Steamed dumplings. Spongy injera bread. Sizzling Korean bulgogi. The tastes of Oakland represent its culture and history. -and, like Oakland itself, are totally different from its neighbor across the Bay.

Oakland has its own distinct history, sounds, art, social movements, and yes – food. And y’all, the food in Oakland is amazing.

Gogi Time

Gogi Time is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant in Oakland where you grill your own meat table-side. It’s so delicious, and it’s super fun!

Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine

A typical platter of Ethiopian food is served with multiple kinds of meat and veggie dishes on one giant piece of spongy injera bread. The best part is eating the bread underneath after it’s soaked up all the sauces! Ethiopian food is a quintessential Oakland cuisine.

Zachary’s

Zachary’s is Oakland’s own deep dish pizza place (Chicago style). This is the kind of pizza you have to eat with a fork! Zachary’s is one of the best restaurants in Oakland.

Sobo Ramen

You can find incredibly good ramen in Oakland’s Chinatown. It’s one of the best foods in Oakland!

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