We love getting take out from the Flower Lounge. They have the best hot and sour soup in the Bay Area, that includes chicken and shrimp. We love their fried rice and we regular get a vegetable. All the vegetables taste fresh and are cooked perfectly. The staff is very thoughtful. I don’t think they have an order system, you just have to call in, but it’s definitely worth it.

I odered the orange chicken, thinking that this place would be better and fresher than the place around the corner, but it was so hard to eat, i think they reheated it and dumped sauce on it. They gave us two day-old fried chicken. No good! Never going back!

The name is misleading as they serve more dim sum style/soup dumplings rather than pan-fried dumplings. Their food is good, but slightly pricey. My favorite dish/dessert is their jiuniang, which has high protein and high portions. Their soup dumplings were also rather good. The only downside is their stir-fry dishes which were a little too salty. Their menu is quite comprehensive with plenty of options, the staff are responsive, and the ambiance inside is quite nice with a homey feel.

Stumbled upon Dumpling Kitchen while I was in the area. Two of us ordered: kurobuta pork soup dumpling 8 pcs $11.95 beef roll pancakes $7.95 dry braised string beans 13.80 steamed shrimp and pork shumai $11.95 Could definitely go without the shumai. Everything else was decent. Put your name down if there is a line. It was a bit unorganized to get a seat and ordering took some time.

Judging by its name you can't really tell what kind of Chinese food Ark Chinese restaurant offers. I think it was probably a noodle restaurant focusing on items from northern China. However it seems that the new owners have hired a cook that can also make Cantonese dishes. As a result the menu is more extensive and there are quite a few selections to choose from. We ordered the pan fried green onion pancake, hand pulled beef noodle soup, tomato beef chow mein, beef stew noodles and sweet sour ribs. All were fairly good but I should note that the flavors were quite intense...as in too much salt or too much sugar. If you do pay a visit, keep that in mind. You may want to tell them to cut back on the salt and spices. More importantly the prices are quite reasonable for a restaurant on Park Street in Alameda. Entrees, dinner items, generally run around 15 dollars or so. The decor is ho-hum but the dining room is certainly quiet....perhaps too quiet , or maybe we were there too early. They could use some flowers or some paintings to liven up the place. Maybe play some K pop or something. The wait staff are friendly and helpful though. if you're looking for an inexpensive place to eat before you see a movie or just in the area, give Ark Chinese restaurant a try. The food might assault your taste buds but the prices won't assault your wallet.

Fried chicken IS SO CRUNCHY, somehow they increased crunchy by 3x over other fried chicken. A++++++ ate many and will again

Fairly decent Hong Kong style restaurant /cafe located on Park Boulevard. Portions are somewhat hefty, and what we ordered tasted pretty good. The curry beef stew was my favorite. Other winners include their beef chow fun and Mongolian beef with rice. This isn't necessarily Panda express type of Chinese cooking. Service is friendly and efficient. Parking in the public garage next to the theater is free after 6pm. If you're in the mood for Chinese food, not Chinese American food, give Hong Kong City restaurant a try.

I’m not much in Alameda but their Hai Nam Chicken at Hong Kong City Restaurant was really good! Ginger sauce & peanuts tie up the whole plate! Worth coming 😋😋. On a side note, chairs inside the bathroom was funny! 😂😂 Will definitely come back again.

This place no longer have AYCE service. Order from menu. They offer lunch specials during the weekdays. Prices are reasonable with big portions. Some old schooled dishes. I see a lot of orders TO GO.

Ordered pick up. Friendly staff, exceptional food and service bringing the food out to the car and even gave us a box of freshly made cookies as a gift, thanks. Highly recommended.

A hidden GEM! The food is incredibly fresh and flavorful - all hand made noodles, dumplings - everything from scratch. The owner Monica let me try her delicious cucumber salad and beef. She was so warm and personable, her family has been in the restaurant business for years. I’m surprised this place isn’t constantly packed. She even customized my soup to make it spicy 🥹🫶🏼 I found a new staple spot and will be bringing my family here!

Overall 6/10 (where 5 is average and 10 is the best meal I've ever had) I got the Pickled Vegetables and Shredded Pork soup noodles and a Fried Tofu. Unfortunately the grill wasn't on for skewers (I dined early before dinner rush). Pickled Vegetables and Shredded Pork soup noodles - Broth wasn't that flavorful and looked and tasted a little like boiled dumpling water (which isn't necessarily bad). There was a lot of sesame oil and was too salty - Noodle texture was the saving quality. Great chew. Fried Tofu - There was a lot of tofu in each piece which was great. - It wasn't seasoned well. Quite plain; there was a sort of sweet soy oil at the bottom of the plate but being that it's fried tofu, it wasn't a great mix.

I just ordered some pot stickers to go. They were ok, but not great. They included a spring roll which made the very small order of pot stickers tolerable. The one-person staff was very nice.

The place is a bit torn down. I talked to the guy in charge (who's not confident in his english), he said it was robbed this year. The food was not even average, I ordered the famous "Lion King" and i could tell that the fish they used in it was probably the cheap kind of Salmon. Overall, 3/5

The staff is very friendly and the dishes are tasty. The food has clean taste - not salty or greasy like most Chinese foods are. They don’t use MSG in cooking their food. The atmosphere is nice and cozy.

Some of the best Chinese food we’ve had in a while. Everything tasted great, it was ready super quickly, and the gentleman was very friendly and outgoing. We will definitely be coming back soon! -Mr. 406

Jade’s Palace is a decent spot among Oakland’s Chinese eateries. It’s a simple takeout place with a massive menu and generous portions. I had the chicken fried rice and salted fish; both were pretty good. The atmosphere is brighter than many other places around. The staff could be friendlier, but overall, it’s a reliable spot if you’re in the mood for Chinese food.

The food here is super umami flavorful! They know how to use that "Make S*** Good" seasoning! Everything I ordered was 🔥. This will be my go to spot for easy Chinese Food.

Great small restaurant that a coworker recommended me. I really enjoyed everything they had to offer. The hospitality of the staff is great. They are very attentive and giving. I assume she was the owner, we were given a free cucumber salad in their signature chili oil sauce that they make and sell separately. The hand pulled noodles were great! I can’t complain about anything on the dish. The pork dumplings were great too. It had a sweetness to it that I can’t pinpoint but it was delicious.

Excellent food and excellent service, what more could you ask for? If you like fresh noodles, dumplings and spice, you gotta give this place a try.

I just really did not like the food here. It didn’t taste fresh and there’s some sort of coating on the food that taste very weird in my mouth. I’m not even sure how to explain it. Also if you’re vegetarian or vegan don’t eat here. Some of my chicken fell into the rice and he just scooped it using the rice scooper and put the same scooper back in. The kungpao and spicy chicken were probably the worst things I’ve eaten in a while and were idk chewy like gamey and not crispy. I’m sad I spent $14 here. This is how much of my food is left. Just not for me at all and now I’m hungry and my tongue feels weird and I need a pallet cleanser. Edit: i've since found out that the ingredient that is not sitting well with my stomach and makes my mouth feel weird and tingly and made everything else also taste worst is the sichuan peppercorns that they use in their seasonings. I tasted it specifically on the spicy chicken. Some other people I was with liked it and others did not. I especially did not as you can tell.

The dishes were authentic Sichuan flavors. The lamb soup, in particular, was exceptionally tender and flavorful. If you’re a fan of spicy food, this place is a must-visit. The staff were both friendly and attentive, ensuring we were well cared for throughout our meal. I’ll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu!

Great place to have a good time with family and friends, the food is delicious and fresh.

LyLuck is now under new ownership. Dine in is available again and they are open 7 days a week now. The food still tastes great like before. There has been a change of menu items, so check the menu carefully. I have provided the new menu in my photos. My takeout order today was my usual order in the past which is still on their new menu. Glad to have their dining area open again. Good luck to the new owners.