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Ark Chinese Restaurant in Alameda

4.2 (106) 1405 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

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Chinese restaurant

Location on the map

Alameda, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-521-6862
Site: http://arkalameda.com/

Opening hours

Monday:12–3 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:12–3 PM
Thursday:12–3 PM
Friday:12–3 PM
Saturday:12–3 PM
Sunday:12–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

106 Reviews for Ark Chinese Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2022-06-19 21:22:39

Simple, fresh, and tasty dishes in a modest reastaurant where the emphasis is on the food. Well prepared and good service. Two dishes were the tiniest bit on the salty side but were still delicious. Reasonable pricing also a bonus. We would definitely visit again.

Review №2

2018-06-30 22:47:09

The three dishes we tried were pretty good. The dumplings skin were not too thick and the hand pulled noodles were really good! I love congee/porridge and theirs were made exactly to my liking.

Review №3

2019-01-06 04:06:37

My go-to spot in Alameda for beef noodle soup! I also highly recommend the egg tofu. This place is consistently good, except the last time I went, the food came out only warm, which was a bit disappointing.

Review №4

2023-08-22 16:56:27

They are closed from 3pm to 5pm. Ordered the ark braised tofu and shrimp fried rice. Both were very good. Was super thirsty afterwards though. Prices are ok for the area.

Review №5

2023-08-07 13:07:31

Their xiao long bao and hand pulled noodles are good.

Review №6

2023-11-20 00:07:22

Checked the reviews and really wanted to go. So I called to order ahead of time. But they close from 4-5. Hopefully Google can update the business hour.

Review №7

2017-10-12 04:33:10

Love this place. The best juicy pork dumplings, moo shu pork and seafood sizzling rice soup around. Seating is a little tight here but the food makes it worth it.

Review №8

2019-11-02 15:42:47

The hand pulled noodles are really good. Often a sleepy little place to get food during the day but it picks up at night.

Review №9

2022-09-30 03:02:12

You gotta try the chicken wings with the special sauce! Mm!! That sauce is magical. Whats even more remarkable is how, whether you order take-out or delivery, the chicken wings always stay crispy. Kudos for that recipe!

Review №10

2021-01-04 18:21:18

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. However like everyone else they are struggling. On days that they are really busy, please be patient as they only have one chef and one cook in the back and as items are individually made to order your first portion of the order may be slightly cold. I highly recommend coming here on slower days. However they still have one of the best handpull noodles.

Review №11

2014-11-14 07:36:56

SO GOODWe had: juicy pork dumplings, garlic noodles and chicken wings.The chicken wings must have been my favorite. They were fried perfectly and the sauce was amazing. The skin is slightly crispy and the inside is juicy.The dumplings skin were a bit on the thicker side, compared to other ones Ive had. Still, they were pretty good.The garlic noodles were delicious as well. They are a little sweet and and very fresh tasting. You can see the cook hand-making the noodles in the kitchen :)and speaking of the cook... he came out to the dining area and started carving a watermelon into a flower for a group of people. He was really quick and it was fun to watch.Cant wait go to again!

Review №12

2018-01-06 02:21:13

Hand pulled noodles are delicious. All of the dumplings are delicious. Process is reasonable, but the place is very small. So best to be prepared to wait (especially during dinner hours) or have a plan B if the wait is too long.

Review №13

2019-06-26 22:08:19

Juicy dumplings were great. Deep fryer must have been up too high most pieces were a bit dark and you could taste the oil. Walls need to be scrubbed. They are spotted with food. Garlic noodles smelled amazing from another table.

Review №14

2022-07-14 16:40:32

If you want quick & affordable good food. This is your place to go. Owner super sweet and chef is awesome. Not fancy Chinese food, but worth every $$$$ of it.

Review №15

2017-02-11 08:04:48

This food tastes fresh and I see the noodles made fresh in-house, during my meal. My favorite dish is their noodle soups. A small restaurant but one that is not easily duplicated or replaced. Customer service is cheerful and they seem to enjoy what they do. An enjoyable place to eat with my family.

Review №16

2018-10-12 05:12:18

Excellent food and very generous portions. Their signature dish is their hand-pulled noodles, which you can actually watch being made if you show up early at either 1130am or 5pm. There is a glass-enclosed segment of the kitchen that is visible from the dining area which allows you to see the noodles being made by hand in the traditional Chinese style.

Review №17

2020-11-02 02:59:51

We ordered takeout from Ark today. We’ve been there before and had ordered takeout in the past. They’ve always been good and today was better than ever. We ordered the egg tofu, rock sole, garlic noodles, mixed vegetables, and chicken wings. They were all superb. Thanks for a great meal

Review №18

2018-06-08 16:30:29

Excellent seafood noodle soup with fresh, made to order, hand pulled noodles. Good price. Restaurant however is very dirty looking an the fish tank has green water. Cant imagine why they dont take pride in the appearance of their restaurant and just give it a deep clean. *shrug*

Review №19

2017-01-01 18:23:14

Hand pulled noodles and delicious Chinese food. Very good for the price. I highly recommend their specialty egg tofu. Their cumin beef or lamb is amazing too.This is a must try if you are craving for soup or noodles and in town.Street parking might be hard to find but you can park in the movie theatre garage behind it. Cheap and free after 6pm.

Review №20

2017-08-23 06:44:25

Delicious food with lots of variety and good portions. Theyre not the most attentive during crowded restaurant times but the staffs friendly. Recommend their string beans, Mongolian beef and egg tofu. Their stews are good and the noodles definitely taste fresh and have a satisfying bite. Chow meins are good for that reason. Sometimes theyll give you fruit as dessert instead of Fortune cookies. Prices are good and ambiance is pretty typical of a casual Chinese restaurant. Good for groups but can be crowded some nights.

Review №21

2017-06-26 21:27:24

For delicious Shanghai Dumplings, this is your spot for miles around. Also, the hand-pulled noodles are worth the trip. Other favorites are the crispy chicken wings in special sauce and the lamb with herbs served on the bone. Nice people, too.

Review №22

2019-01-01 07:09:53

Garlic Noodles, chicken wings with sweet sauce, shrimp fried rice, and crispy egg rolls all were delicious! Best in the East Bay for sure. Very busy with steady customers.

Review №23

2020-11-05 05:05:26

The food is always excellent here. I dont mind driving down to Alameda to have those very tasty Garlic noodles which are made in house. I highly recommend this place to pick up your meal especially during down times. Support the communities.

Review №24

2016-08-31 05:16:57

When we visit Alameda we dine here at least once. We love the Hand Pulled noodles, Egg tofu, Salt & Pepper pork chops and Xiao Long Bao dumplings.The dishes have great flavor. The service is good too!

Review №25

2017-07-31 18:09:23

This place serves a hot and sour noodle soup (different from the hot and sour soup) that can not be beat. I dont like an eggy gelatinous soup base, and Arks soup base is thin, yet extremely flavorful. The firm tofu they put in this soup is also amazing and I am not normally a fan of tofu.

Review №26

2019-07-05 23:10:16

This place was so busy the wait staff had a challenge keeping up with demand, but kept smiling as they performed all their duties, great attitude in the face of difficulty, kudos!Unfortunately, my 牛肉拉面 (pulled noodle soup with beef) did not taste like fresh noodles. Maybe it was an off day or a rushed bowl, its understandable. The hard part to get past is why did my beef tend to taste like hand soap? Im appreciative hands are being washed behind that service curtain, but it was a little hard to swallow. I typically finish a big bowl ($13, yikes) down to the last drop, but I just couldnt this time.Id like to give the benefit of the doubt, but I wont be back any time soon as I live in San Diego and came to Alameda specifically for this establishments pulled noodles.To be fair, in my mind, pulled noodles anywhere have to live up to my experience of living in Beijing, where I could daily get a large bowl for 7元 RMB (~$1 or more) and they were made with such expertise and care I can only describe the magic as 功夫 (Kung Fu).

Review №27

2016-01-17 22:33:01

I used to like this place but went back and was very disappointed. The hand pulled noodles lacked the al dente chewiness and had a very bland and greasy flavor that was so poor I had to add a touch of soy just to enjoy them.The xlb was also not so great.In the past the broth of their beef noodle soup was good and very similar to Pho but I dont think Ill be coming back again to try it.

Review №28

2015-04-27 00:07:58

Found this place using Google. Tried our three favs, hot and sour soup, mapo tofu and pan fried pork dumplings (like potstickers). All three were fabulous. The dumplings were delicate, handmade and juicy. The soup was flavorful and not gloppy with thickening. The mapo was aromatic and had a good amount of lean meat, mushrooms and veggies. We cant wait to go back!

Review №29

2020-04-22 02:24:18

Ark Chinese Restaurant is 1 of the best Chinese restaurants ever! Friendly staff, great food, etc. They will blow your mind away. I love their egg tofu, green beans, xiao long bao or soup dumplings, rice, chong yao bang or green onion pancakes, and chicken wings with special sauce. Go for takeout and you cant order the soup dumplings. I highly recommend it. :)

Review №30

2019-05-23 06:03:27

The service was great, hostess/waitresses were super nice, friendly and accomadating. The food was also superb, there were so many options Ill definitely be back! The Xiao Long Baos were amazing and so was their Szchuan Chicken and plain rice. Overall great experience food and service wise. The restaurant itself doesnt look the fanciest but the food and service trumped the looks :) looking forward to going back and trying different items.

Review №31

2017-02-13 15:19:20

Two words: Juicy Dumplings. Two more words: Handmade Noodles. This has been my daughters favorite restaurant for a while. The food is excellent and you can watch them make the noodles.

Review №32

2018-06-14 13:46:36

Awesome place to eat. They have great vegetarian options and their famous dumplings. My kids love it here. To top it all off, the service is phenomenal!!!!

Review №33

2018-05-27 19:28:38

Ive been coming to this restaurant with my family for years, and the food is always great. Ive had soup dumplings at many different places, but this places dumplings are by far the best.

Review №34

2017-08-01 18:32:24

One of the best Chinese places in Alameda, seating is tight and waits can be long at popular times though. Dishes I go to: braised egg tofu, garlic noodles, chicken wings!

Review №35

2018-07-01 00:35:11

Great selection of soups with hand pulled noodles, plus rice porridges. The menu at the restaurant offers a lot more options than what they list on the website.

Review №36

2018-05-17 04:21:36

Grab a friend and share one of their GIANT noodle soups. The food was great, but the location seems dated. Would definitely go again for the noodles.

Review №37

2014-12-09 03:17:41

Best soup dumplings in the east bay. noodles are homemade and the wonton soup is solid. most chinese food around Alameda blows, but this place represents

Review №38

2014-10-22 00:37:43

Best Chinese place I have ever been to outside of china love it. The chef will hand pull noodles in front of you. and the shanghai style dumplings are de-lish.

Review №39

2017-03-08 21:52:49

Relaxed casual place, thats great for big family groups of just lunch by yourself. I love their porridge and noodle dishes, and their menu has more variety than the typical Chinese restaurant.

Review №40

2018-09-04 17:29:22

Truly, the best Chinese food I have had in a very long time. Highly recommend the beef noodle soup. It was bliss in a bowl

Review №41

2017-02-01 17:41:56

One of the best places for Xiao long bao. Excellent garlic noodles. Even the egg tofu is amazing and not like tofu at all.

Review №42

2021-08-13 01:42:44

Excellent food, order almost every week. Google map says they are not open Thursday night but they did, please call them to confirm the hours.

Review №43

2019-10-19 16:20:57

Over cooked beef in my soup bok choy not chopped thrown in whole cucumber peanut sauce watery horrible food. Spent $18. Sorry but horrible prep & food. Dont waste your money here

Review №44

2020-01-13 19:12:49

I used to go here just to watch the guy make hand pulled noodles :) It tastes good, but I think it takes a special talent to make noodles simply by pulling the dough :)

Review №45

2019-02-14 01:27:31

Food was good, and plentiful. Street parking can be a challenge.

Review №46

2018-08-24 19:26:11

Only had one dish but noodle had uncooked flour taste with excessively fishy sauce. One of the worst chinese ever had. Will not recommend.

Review №47

2012-06-07 01:18:19

It doesnt look too fancy but the food is awesome. Try the hand pulled noodles and the Xio lun bao.If youre coming for lunch on the weekend come no later then 11:30AM. At noon, on the dot, Chinese families fill the place.

Review №48

2020-11-25 21:02:20

Love their hot and sour soup and potstickers. Chow is great too but sometimes a bit oily.

Review №49

2020-03-04 23:24:05

Ordered a noodle soup to go, tasteless. While Im waiting i heard waiter keep talking about other customers inside their kitchen. Will not come back

Review №50

2022-05-17 05:16:39

Best Chinese food I have had, everything tastes amazing and is very fresh

Review №51

2019-03-11 01:24:29

Best Chinese restaurant in Alameda. Certainly Id you are into hand-pulled noodles, which are what you want to get when eating at this place.

Review №52

2017-04-27 02:09:44

Good Chinese food. Great dumplings and delicoous pulled noodles. Family atmosphere.

Review №53

2022-05-30 05:16:06

Not many good chinese restaurants in Alameda, at all, but this is probably the best one..

Review №54

2017-05-16 06:28:56

I was there for noodles and dumplings. The noodles were hand pulled noodles. Good food reasonable price.

Review №55

2016-06-05 22:15:35

Noodles were OK. Had higher expectations considering they make such a big deal about the hand-pulled noodles. The other dishes were nothing special.

Review №56

2018-12-29 07:11:36

Braised egg tofu. Best dish. Everything else is also really good but the BET is the standout.

Review №57

2023-04-06 15:59:26

Have to try their chicken wings with special sauce

Review №58

2022-05-03 00:54:16

My favorite Chinese food in the Bay Area for two decades! ♥️🤤

Review №59

2022-11-18 16:36:05

The food was fresh and delicious! Did take out.

Review №60

2019-06-15 06:18:32

Umm super good. We really enjoyed this place. Great service and excellent foodserved hot and fresh. Highly recommend this place.

Review №61

2023-02-15 21:19:03

Good very nice bast soup 🍲🍲😋

Review №62

2018-11-03 15:51:37

Wonderful food. Flavorful, great staff as well. Always a hit with us.

Review №63

2016-03-23 19:07:51

I love the Crispy chicken wings with the special sauce, its so good and make to order!!!1

Review №64

2016-06-16 19:48:20

First time here. Meh. Chicken chow mein has very little chicken. No egg foo yung. Moving on...

Review №65

2015-10-13 04:35:08

Great Chinese eatery in Alameda! Many great dishes are to be recommended.

Review №66

2020-01-06 23:28:46

Very good location in downtown Alameda, the food is very good. however the inside looks very old.

Review №67

2021-07-25 00:11:17

Loved it great flavor fresh and ready. Amazing taste

Review №68

2017-02-23 01:09:38

Great Asian food gotta try the egg tofu and garlic noodles

Review №69

2019-11-10 22:43:45

Good food and very consistent. One of my regular places to go.

Review №70

2017-09-19 02:09:05

Ark has ruined my ability to eat other Chinese food!! Ignorance was bliss now I can only eat at Ark!!!!😂

Review №71

2015-03-28 01:51:48

Art Chinese Restaurant open hours 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. & 5:00p.m. - 9:30p.m.(Tuesday Close)

Review №72

2022-05-02 14:48:26

Juicy dumplings, hand thrown noodles a highlight

Review №73

2018-01-04 22:51:19

Great food, service! Just all around great!

Review №74

2018-04-28 05:37:35

Juicy dumplings and the best garlic noodles!

Review №75

2013-11-23 08:29:04

-- fiery hot and spicy broth teeming with seafood and noodles.

Review №76

2017-12-13 19:16:21

Ok good with one standout, the deep fried squash

Review №77

2020-02-22 22:08:40

I had a pleasant but not exceptional experience.

Review №78

2018-12-23 04:53:39

Good Taste, Great Price, Friendly Service

Review №79

2018-09-19 22:48:23

Good noodles. Hand made

Review №80

2020-07-21 06:21:04

I really enjoyed the Mongolian beef.

Review №81

2022-04-20 00:26:06

Best Chinese restaurant in town!

Review №82

2018-03-08 03:18:28

Garlic noodles! Green pancakes! Yay!

Review №83

2016-09-26 02:00:13

Cumin lamb is always great

Review №84

2018-03-17 08:11:11

Nicely prepared fresh noodles

Review №85

2019-09-29 22:59:36

Ive never been here but Google keeps asking

Review №86

2019-11-16 16:12:27

Dumplings were not the best

Review №87

2017-12-19 04:51:07

Does it get any better than this!?

Review №88

2017-12-25 17:30:10

Best noodles and wings

Review №89

2019-07-19 02:41:26

Best noodles soup

Review №90

2019-11-18 06:26:55

Good quality food.

Review №91

2018-08-03 20:56:58

Non-flashy Chinese food

Review №92

2018-01-02 04:45:21

Review №93

2021-03-15 06:00:18

Yummy food

Review №94

2018-02-20 07:17:58

The Bates Chinese food

Review №95

2021-01-12 21:42:47

Hella good

Review №96

2018-12-12 06:03:01

Food was delicious

Review №97

2020-10-06 03:02:55

Great food

Review №98

2017-03-07 00:25:05

Disgusting food

Review №99

2015-07-11 20:14:10

Perfection

Review №100

2016-10-20 07:15:08

Because Ark has a lot of local Chinese snacks, such as Lanzhou noodles, fried dumplings, dumplings, wontons, xiaolongbao, pancakes, fried spring rolls, fried noodles and home-cooked stir-fries at an affordable price

Review №101

2015-11-08 20:37:06

The xiaolongbao and braised beef brisket noodles are delicious!

Review №102

2016-03-17 20:14:57

It’s not fake hand-pulled noodles at all.

Review №103

2022-06-09 05:39:12

Excellent food. Good service.

Review №104

2018-07-30 02:00:51

I highly recommend the Jjamppong and cilantro tofu dish.

Review №105

2015-03-27 20:02:18

Support

Review №106

2017-07-28 05:18:09

Good taste