Here are some of our food faves in Oakland; each one is our fave for that type of food in the Bay Area:
Oasis Market: Even though I really like the humorously-named Ali Baba's Cave in The Mission for shwerma and wraps and appetizers, I think the best falafel I have ever had are at the Oasis, a newish Yemeni market at Telegrah and 31st in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood: they're light, crunchy, and full of flavor and texture, with no oiliness; really a joy to pop in your mouth. I'm eager to try some of their Yemeni specialties, desserts, olives, and cheeses.
Ohgane: If you saw my recent post on about being served eighteen (!!!) amazing panchan at a recent dinner at Ohgane, at 40th and Broadway, you know I think they have the best Korean food in the Bay Area. Great and generous panchan, but everything else we've had has also been first-rate, including appetizer pancakes, soups, and bibimbop in all its variations. It can get quite crowded and smokey late in the evening with big Korean parties.
Pho 84: For awhile, this was our fave Friday evening take-out spot, and Pho 84, downtown (or Uptown?) at 17th and Franklin is still our fave Vietnamese place in the Bay Area. They have great soups, appetizers, curries, and claypot dishes, and make their own lemonade. Michelle or her husband, sister, or mother are usually there and everyone's always welcoming. They have a sister restaurant, Ba Vo, on 13th Street, with the same menu, that's busier at lunch; and are opening another in Walnut Creek. They can get really busy at dinner.
Any faves (Oaktown or otherwise) you wanna share, or comments or additions?
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