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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen in Oakland

4.6 (130) 3437 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States

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Asian restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Restaurant

Location on the map

Oakland, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-835-8322
Site: https://linjiakitchen.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.6

130 Reviews for Lin Jia Asian Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-01-29 06:05:34

Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants out there! I think its a little bit pricey than normal Chinese restaurants but its definitely worth it! The staff are all really amazing and nice, they give off a were all family and having fun kind of atmosphere! I think their best dish is their wonton soups, me and my friends will always get that no matter what else we are getting!

Review №2

2023-04-09 15:13:40

LIN JIA offers a few celiac-friendly dishes.Their empirial rice is delicious, just above standard. The walnut shrimp is delicate and rich.The Singapore noodles are fragrant and earthy.LIN JIA is delicious and I would eat there every meal, every day if I could.

Review №3

2023-09-28 02:14:26

The food here was excellent. Everything on our table was wonderful, but for me, the Peking Pork was the standout.I also appreciated the fast service and that the restaurant had some sound dampening.The next time I am in town, I intend to return.

Review №4

2023-08-11 22:48:51

My new fave restaurant! The food is so fresh and great quality, feels like homemade, made with care. The servers have always been wonderful. The place is very calm, zen, and clean. I love coming here.

Review №5

2023-10-21 00:38:08

Very yummy Chinese food! We had a very nice meal here with family. Restaurant is very clean. Food is very good quality! Will return!

Review №6

2023-04-25 21:19:44

We’ve been loyal customers of Lin Jia since they first opened. We love their fresh and healthy (no MSG) take on traditional and contemporary Asian dishes, like Monk’s Fried Rice, Hunan Noodles, Hot & Sour soup, etc. The restaurant is very clean, welcoming, and the service is excellent. We moved out of the area over a year ago, but we still visit Lin Jia at least once a week because we love the food and the staff. The city of Oakland is very lucky to have such a fantastic small business.

Review №7

2023-07-04 05:20:30

Great food, had a really good time here, and they served all 8 of us well. Would definitely recommend!

Review №8

2019-09-23 01:02:00

They always have great gluten free options. Imperial fried rice is outstanding. Becoming a frequent diner and havent been dissatisfied with any of the dozen or so dishes Ive had.Wonton soup - big amount and flavorfulNutty Sweet and Sour Chicken - not saturated in sugar like every other Chinese restaurant. Generous chicken chunks delicately deep fried with definitely more chicken than breadingJade chicken- fresh bok choy and a light sauce - GFEat here

Review №9

2023-04-21 20:58:07

Its so nice to find a lovely sit-down Chinese restaurant with fresh, delicious dishes and great service. Tried the fried rice, Singapore Noodles, Won Ton Soup, Potstickers, and Salt & Pepper Fried Fish. Highly recommend them all!

Review №10

2023-05-02 10:25:50

If you like Asian food, you have to check them out! 🥢❤️ Delicious food, clean interior, very friendly and fast service! I absolutely love this place! Try the Cumin Lamb and the Changsha Beef😋❤️ Definitely coming back👍

Review №11

2023-04-30 21:45:52

Clear gluten free labels and they worked closely with my allergies as needed. Singapore noodles with chicken was delicious! Friendly staff and nice location.

Review №12

2023-07-03 15:42:09

Our favorite Chinese restaurant in Oakland. The food is fresh, and I dont feel bloated or heavier after.

Review №13

2022-03-13 04:06:47

Chicken shrimp veggie potstickers were absolutely delicious! Id happily return for a large savory snack here. Its doughy, crispy and fresh. So good! Ordered from the lunch plate (available weekdays 1130am-2pm, except Tuesday when theyre closed) includes daily soup (hot & sour), rice (I chose brown) and the main (jade chicken). Very nice server. Expedient. Food is quality and very fresh.

Review №14

2023-01-02 04:55:00

The Spicy Canton Noodles are a must do. Theyre very well seasoned and their shape allows for an amazing texture. Other plus... kind staff and nice atmosphere.

Review №15

2023-09-23 12:01:11

Very good food. Efficient staff. Out of creme brulee.

Review №16

2023-04-24 03:29:05

The food is tasty. It comes fast off the wok. Service is thoughtful, fast, and efficient. We have come here before and will come again.

Review №17

2023-05-22 16:27:52

Great food .good service Ill return for sure.abit on the pricey side but hey you get what you pay for .well worth tj

Review №18

2023-07-20 01:20:53

Literally some of the best food Ive had in the Bay area.

Review №19

2018-08-28 02:21:14

Food is very good. Limited gluten free choices, surprisingly based on what I had read.

Review №20

2022-08-29 13:54:48

This place was genuinely great food. Now, my hot sour soup was $20, but it came with alot of ingredients and waiter even had a great story about it. Great service- I WAS HAPPY TO PAY. SHRIMP ROLLS WERE THE BOMB TOO!!

Review №21

2022-04-19 22:43:07

Our server was supper nice and attentive! Location was beautiful, prices were a bit up there but doable. Definable coming back for the Spicy canton noodles, they were amazing!

Review №22

2023-08-13 20:59:51

Excellent food. Fresh, flavorful, and delicious!

Review №23

2019-07-25 05:38:05

Clean, fresh flavors. I have never been disappointed eating here. By far - my favorite Asian restaurant in Oakland. I am pleasantly surprised this place is not mobbed with people. Atmosphere is relaxed and service is attentive but not disruptive so you can enjoy most amazing food.

Review №24

2023-02-13 01:19:21

Covered all the parties culinary restrictions. Good variety.Excellent service with only one server.Not inexpensive.

Review №25

2022-05-01 01:53:34

Delicious! Flavors were great and quality ingredients. I got the Kung Pow beef and fresh spring rolls. Definitely will order again!

Review №26

2018-12-08 05:52:49

This is a wonderful addition to Lakeshore Ave. They know their stuff. The cumin lamb is not to be missed. We had an amazing rice noodle dish maybe spicy Canton noodles. They tightly roll up then slice wide rice noodles making pieces about 2 in long and half an inch in diameter. Its stir-fried in the most delicious sauce and you can have it with any combination of proteins you like. We had it with shrimp and it was fabulous. Also they have homemade hot sauce that is really unique and wonderful. They have a fried fish that is very simple and plain but super flavorful and goes great with the spicy foods. We also had very creative unusual and perfect hot and sour soup. We got the stir-fried veggies they recommended. Just go!

Review №27

2022-11-23 22:53:56

Low key, surprising execution, prototypical neighborhood restaurant. Excellent preparation - the Salt and Pepper Fish was insanely ( in good way!) hot right from grill to plate. Seasoning and sauce flavors are crisp and frsh. Easily overlooked, rarely forgotten.

Review №28

2022-03-08 02:26:42

This restaurant is so cheap since COVID. I paid $20.00 for Shrimp and Chicken Fried rice. They cut up the shrimp into little bitty pieces versus putting the whole shrimp in like other restaurants, the same with the chicken, then I counted 10 corn kernels in this packed box of white rice.I paid $20.00 for white rice with no flavor, just bland...no flavor, JUST BLAND.Theyre so CHEAP!!!!THEY CHARGE A FORTUNE.....

Review №29

2019-05-28 01:36:55

Modern decor setting and traditional dishes. Clean, contemporary space with tasty food and competent service. Korean chicken was crunchy and a bit spicy. Fish fillet was okay with a good sauce and vegetables. Half price beer on Mondays is a welcome surprise.

Review №30

2020-01-01 04:39:57

As usual Lin Jia pleases us not only with their amazing food, but they continue to pleases us with their service. This restaurant is the best place to eat a quality meal. We decided last minute to have Christmas dinner at Lin Jia. It was busy full of happy families waiting patiently to be served. The Lin Jia team were quick to help you, wonderful smiles and fabulous service. We couldnt help but tip our waiter a 35% tip. We love Lin Jia!

Review №31

2021-01-21 04:17:41

Really delicious flavorful food. Tender beef thats not fatty, well seasoned chicken thats not dry, the scallops are fresh, they taste clean. The kitchen open and very clean. Im a happy customer.

Review №32

2020-01-26 17:23:58

We had a really nice experience at Lin Jia Asian Kitchen last night. The food was fresh and came fairly quickly. The service was friendly and the staff was attentive. And space felt light, not crowded; a clean and modern setting.The menu offered a variation of Asian selections from noodles to rice, meats and salads. We had the crispy egg rolls, spicy vegetable noodles with prawns, and the Korean fried chicken.What stood out for me aside from the freshness of the food was the dipping sauce of the egg rolls. Instead of the ubiquitous sweet and sour sauce, they served a tangy sweet and lemon sauce. It was delicious! The other dishes were on point as well. The KFC had just the right kick and the noodles sauted perfectly. Although, I may have preferred just a tad bit more veggies.This is for sure a good place. Glad we stopped in in time for Chinese New Year.

Review №33

2017-03-02 22:02:59

Love this place! Aside from great tasting flavorful dishes, they have very friendly staff, ingredients are always fresh, grass-fed beef, Marys free-range chicken, and they dont charge you for brown rice when you eat at lunch time. Very reasonable prices too from $10 and up.Come and try it!

Review №34

2017-05-05 09:14:15

Came here due to the excellent reviews. The food we had - lamb dish and scallop dish with fried rice was very tasty but as warned the prices are high.A half dozen scallops, some lamb and spices with a smattering of scallions ($20), and a bowl of friend rice ($15) plus only water to drink came to $60 after taxes but before tip. Ouch.For sure food in the Bay Area is expensive and this is a nice safe location and the food is good quality but is it $30 a head nice? Unfortunately itll make us think about coming back.And in case you think we just picked expensive dishes - there were plenty much more than $20 a dish, and most if not all that werent appetizers were $15 or more. Maybe weve all been conditioned to think this kind of dish should always be cheap, or at least cheaper? I dont know.Anyway, no regrets on the food. The place is a bit loud - youll hear and see the kitchen busy making your food. The waiter was friendly and efficient. Only $$ is my concern.

Review №35

2018-04-04 01:04:23

The food is great, and the atmosphere is great - the staff is friendly and speedy. Like others have pointed out, it does feel priced a little more than the experience and options merit. We love the KFC -(Korean Fried Chicken), the walnut prawns, the spring rolls - lots of tasty traditional fare. Takeout for 4 ends up being like $120, which seems like more than it should be.

Review №36

2019-02-15 16:56:33

Great lunch specials - still on the pricier side of Oakland lunch specials (10-15 dollars) but their high quality ingredients are worth every penny.I always have to decide between the beef or lamb on such occasions, but am never disappointed either way. Recommend the Changsha Beef, or the Cumin Lamb!

Review №37

2021-03-26 19:33:09

The place is really bad super gressy not flavor over expensibe and the Meat has not flavor .DONT WAISTE YOUR MONEY

Review №38

2020-11-02 19:59:14

The best pan-Asian I know in the Bay Area. Korean Fried Chicken, green papaya salad, sweet and sour soup, spicy noodle soup, etc. Super fun to go and eat with friends and family. Gets busy on go-out nights, but they also do take out! Love it!

Review №39

2019-03-31 00:53:22

Amazing customer service. Though it is one of my favorite, Im not able to frequent as much as Id like. With that said, I came in after not eating there for 1 1/2 to 2 yrs and they didnt skip a beat. They still remembered my order and everything. Great food and better people

Review №40

2019-06-14 18:58:53

Clean, clean clean - food, dinning room, kitchen, bathroom. Food is high quality and well prepared. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly and helpful, but waiter doesnt hover. Menu is not extensive, but everything Ive had so far has been delicious. Highly recommended!

Review №41

2022-08-07 21:54:47

Though we came for the food (which was beyond my expectations), the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend this place and my family and I will definitely be back.

Review №42

2019-10-04 09:00:07

I went to this restaurant because it was recommended by my AirBnB host. I thought $40 was a lot to pay for a poor dish of potstickers, one dish of stirfried chicken and vegetables and a bowl of rice. Service was polite, but I would never come back to this place again. The potstickers were no good because they had broken open in the fry pan, and all the meat juices had run out. Additionally, the dough was tough, which meant it was old and over-kneaded.

Review №43

2017-04-22 15:25:37

I am from out of town and stumbled across this gem when wandering next to Lake Merritt. So happy we found a great restaurant with high quality wild and local ingredients. One of the fastest services Ive ever had. Very tasty. I would return if in the area again.

Review №44

2022-05-30 17:27:23

Good food but extremely overpriced. Easily $30 a person without drinks. Portion sizes are fairly small too.

Review №45

2023-04-10 13:54:03

Over priced food. Too many al le carte dishes. No combination specials.

Review №46

2015-11-16 15:17:30

Fantastic alternative to the plethora of more standard Americanized Chinese cuisine. Its a family business that puts a new twist on Chinese food. The cumin beef is outstanding. They always have the same staff and after a few visits they wont forget your face.

Review №47

2021-01-16 04:04:37

I have so far had the Rainbow 🌈 Beef and Basil 🌿Chicken. The beef was tender and juicy, and the chicken was well seasoned. Both meals were delicious.

Review №48

2019-05-20 18:37:17

This place was definitely tasty but I found it perhaps a bit overpriced.

Review №49

2017-02-09 05:59:00

Delicious food. Cost a bit more than average. But sooooo worth it!!! The Utopia Chicken was fantastic. Reminded me of Moo Goo Hai Pan, except with kale. Wow and wow!

Review №50

2019-10-18 01:18:15

Best Chinese food in the area hands down. Fresh ingredients, delicious recipes, a broad assortment that you don’t necessarily find on most menus. Really great service too!

Review №51

2014-07-28 00:38:10

Not a standard chinese takeout place. The food here is much higher quality. The lunch specials are amazing food for a $10 meal. Id go more if the dinner prices werent so much more than lunch.

Review №52

2012-11-26 02:08:32

I had previously given this place higher marks, but when I went recently, my order was clearly wrong (it included a noodle-broth combo that wasnt even on the menu), but the waiter insisted that the mistake was on me. I had verified my order earlier as I have specific dietary restrictions, and the broth that came contained something that I couldnt eat. I double-checked the menu on my way out just to be sure. Given the service, I dont see myself returning.

Review №53

2020-01-05 04:23:14

A little more expensive than most Chinese restaurants, but you get what you pay for - high-quality ingredients, and very good flavors without relying on too much much salt and oil and thickeners on everything.

Review №54

2021-11-17 18:52:03

Lin Jia is the best. Great people and delicious food. We love Marcia, Stanley, Jo, George, and the rest of the staff.

Review №55

2023-01-18 00:34:29

Really great food! But be warned- it’s VERY expensive chinese food

Review №56

2021-08-01 04:01:11

We stopped in tonight for the first time and loved this place! The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We will definitely be returning.

Review №57

2015-11-25 13:30:50

I ate at Lin Jia Mon nov 23; I had the shrimp, scallion, vegetable lunch plate. The taste was ok. 2 hours later I felt ill with food poisoning . Went to hospital the next day. Be careful here . Just saying..

Review №58

2017-09-28 01:48:56

Food was excellent. Only thing..... offer wooden chopsticks as an alternative to the steel ones at the table.Other than that..... some tea candles? Softly playing music? Soy sauce at the table? Lol.

Review №59

2019-07-28 16:27:38

Each visit the food is consistently delicious. Weve had most of the menu, and you cant go wrong.

Review №60

2020-11-21 01:55:44

Come to East Bay just for Lin Jia!...of course, stay to enjoy the many other great things along Lakeshore. I love the Rainbow Beef - so fresh!

Review №61

2017-04-11 21:28:07

Food is meh...service meh...prices expensive.

Review №62

2015-04-22 06:02:21

Family owned and run successfully creative Asian food, excellent pot stickers, monks rice, beef, pork belly, dumpling soup. Very reasonably priced, and a joy to visit.

Review №63

2022-01-10 06:11:36

Surprise find of very good Chinese food. We got some to go, several dishes, they were all very very good.

Review №64

2022-01-03 22:46:37

Love at first sight. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in the whole bay, just after a single visit.

Review №65

2017-04-08 20:59:26

Superb Chinese cuisine with flavorful dishes created by genius chef Marcia Lam and prepared expertly buy a staff including Lams family.

Review №66

2016-11-15 05:05:52

The food is uh-mazing! Hunan fried noodles - perfection! Lin Jia is a culinary gem in Oakland--hands down!

Review №67

2022-11-19 22:46:47

Great food and service. Been there many times.

Review №68

2017-12-24 21:06:10

Nice, not spectacular food. Interesting menu which I want to try at dinner. Pricey.

Review №69

2021-06-27 04:21:42

Get to eat here about once a year. Still the best restaurant I have ever visited in Oakland.

Review №70

2019-02-24 04:40:17

Super good and fresh! We came with three young kids too and felt good. I highly recommend!

Review №71

2020-10-09 23:04:15

One of the best Chinese restaurants in Bay Area. Papaya salad is excellent.

Review №72

2011-08-21 17:18:24

I love the KFC, Fried Shrimp rolls and the Hot and Sour soup. Very yummy!

Review №73

2019-06-12 19:51:31

Really good food! Great lunch spot. Fast service.

Review №74

2013-08-26 04:13:04

The Buddhas Curry is really delicious! Nice decor and excellent service.

Review №75

2019-12-23 01:05:32

Nice atmosphere, they really want you to enjoy your meal and come back again.

Review №76

2017-11-30 02:12:31

Great food, nice beer and wine selection and wonderful staff.

Review №77

2018-05-26 22:58:14

Fabulous dishes, great wine selections, superb service.

Review №78

2023-04-12 18:41:42

The Chinese food is so delicious 🥰💙💯

Review №79

2016-04-21 18:02:32

Decent food, expensive but still had flies and other bugs everywhere

Review №80

2017-12-21 14:54:54

Food was delicious, staff attentive, and reasonably priced.

Review №81

2018-10-01 22:58:22

If you like overpriced, Americanized, msg-filled and salty organic food, you are more than welcome to get it here :)

Review №82

2021-03-15 04:57:28

Prices high but good quality food and lots of it

Review №83

2020-01-09 18:02:26

Food and service excellence. Prices a bit on the high side

Review №84

2021-02-02 00:22:14

Food is not the same as seen on the menu. I am very disappointed.

Review №85

2017-08-09 23:30:15

Picked up spring rolls for a potluck. Yummy. Very popular choice.

Review №86

2016-06-19 21:52:33

Nice place. Loved the KFC and the katsu kimchi sliders

Review №87

2017-12-31 05:20:38

Delicious, prices reasonable. Friendly service.

Review №88

2018-05-19 14:47:00

Good lunch. Not spectacular but comforting.

Review №89

2017-02-16 14:04:14

Always tasty. We enjoy it every time!

Review №90

2016-12-25 04:05:30

A bit pricey, but fresh take on Californian Chinese food

Review №91

2018-04-09 02:58:41

Always delicious and nice quality ingredients

Review №92

2020-03-02 15:00:03

Best Chinese food near Lake Merritt.

Review №93

2018-08-21 21:04:32

Excellent Chinese food and great service.

Review №94

2016-02-12 23:08:37

Nice atmosphere and offers interesting flavors.

Review №95

2023-07-31 03:50:37

Delicious!!

Review №96

2017-08-24 00:53:58

Very nice and clean place with delicious food !

Review №97

2014-11-16 09:31:48

Everything we had was so tasty and fresh

Review №98

2016-11-17 08:39:53

Very good Chinese food, will go to again

Review №99

2022-08-30 04:19:14

Best Chinese cousin in the hood )

Review №100

2017-06-03 03:09:17

Outstanding food. Very high quality.

Review №101

2017-02-26 15:27:47

Clean, fast, yummy food. Efficient servers.

Review №102

2019-10-22 00:57:59

Good fresh healthy fun comfortable !

Review №103

2018-01-28 02:13:30

Great food, good service

Review №104

2017-01-27 17:48:15

Good food. On the pricey side.

Review №105

2016-01-01 22:07:17

So delicious. Fresh, light, and flavorful.

Review №106

2016-01-30 20:14:15

Always fast, friendly, and consistent.

Review №107

2018-01-09 06:45:16

Lunch is great every time

Review №108

2019-03-03 03:59:33

Great Chinese food in North Oakland

Review №109

2016-07-23 02:02:43

Best walnut shrimp in Oakland.

Review №110

2019-08-17 16:04:02

Yum. Not your avearage take out.

Review №111

2017-10-31 21:37:30

Gluten free Chinese! Yeah

Review №112

2021-05-04 05:48:42

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Review №113

2017-06-18 21:48:10

Great food very good service

Review №114

2017-12-09 06:45:14

Cute place with good food.

Review №115

2017-03-20 23:34:49

Love the Hakka spring rolls

Review №116

2017-05-31 00:54:02

Excellent novel food.

Review №117

2019-10-18 23:28:39

Excellent dining and food

Review №118

2017-10-28 00:56:06

Omg amaze

Review №119

2017-06-29 21:56:53

Great food and flavor

Review №120

2019-11-25 06:53:25

I likeits very good

Review №121

2023-01-05 03:24:06

Love it, love it, love it!

Review №122

2020-02-20 23:32:21

Great food!

Review №123

2022-03-09 00:02:10

Love this place!

Review №124

2016-09-28 19:51:05

Yummy

Review №125

2016-02-01 04:03:15

Pot stickers

Review №126

2019-12-07 02:36:39

Try everything.

Review №127

2019-08-11 01:21:42

Love this place

Review №128

2019-12-03 05:32:08

It is a place to eat a little more gourmet Asian food. Its delicious. We tried the lemon chicken and Mongolian beef. Very different flavors but both delicious. The flavor of the beef was smoky and not as sweet as the chicken. The dishes are served accompanied by steamed rice. The rice comes in an individual and elegant container for each person. The restaurant is cozy. It is not very big and that makes it even more cozy. In fact, the people next door asked what dishes we ordered. The prices are affordable for the type of food. The service is fast. More than what I expected. If you go, try the different types of beer they have. They accept cards.

Review №129

2023-07-19 20:11:03

The food is good but the service was a little bad since I arrived in work clothes and the person who served me seemed to not like me because of my way of dressing and even charged me before they delivered the food.

Review №130

2019-05-05 00:44:59

Delicious