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The Veggie Combo Plate at Oasis Kitchen is a Staggering Amount of Food

Weighs at least two pounds.

I subbed out the Babaghanoush for extra dolmas.

$14.99

u/STRATEGY510 — 14 hours ago
▲ 23 r/OaklandFood+40 crossposts

I stumbled across this book from another post recently that completely changed how I think about food.

We’re so used to fridges, supermarkets, and next day delivery that I honestly never stopped to think about how people actually ate before all that existed. This book is basically a collection of old recipes that were designed to last months or even years without refrigeration. The same kind of food our great grandparents (and great great grandparents) relied on.

What surprised me most wasn’t even the recipes, it was the mindset. Everything was about making food stretch, using what you had, and not relying on systems that could disappear overnight. Reading it made me realize how dependent we are now compared to even a couple generations ago.

I’ve tried a handful of the recipes so far. Some are definitely outside my normal rotation, but a few were genuinely good and oddly satisfying knowing they’d keep without power or fancy storage.

It’s less of a cookbook and more of a little history lesson disguised as one. Made me appreciate how resilient people used to be, especially when it came to food. I wanted to make this post as a bit of a shoutout to the creators for putting it together and the person who shared it here a couple months back (I couldn't find the old post to go back and comment).

Here's the website I bought the cookbook from, it's a pretty niche book so I don't think it's available on any mainstream platforms - survivalsuppers.com

u/-plss- — 13 hours ago
▲ 112 r/OaklandFood+1 crossposts

"While Yemeni cafés seem to be popping up out of nowhere, they are emerging from a rich soil that’s been carefully tended for at least four generations."

"The uptick in Yemeni—or more broadly Arabic—coffee shops is something new, but perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise. Gus Anan, head of operations at Sana’a Cafe, reminded me that Oakland in particular is a hub for Yemeni Americans—“the second capital of Yemen.” It’s an exaggeration, but only slightly: Roughly one in ten Yemeni Americans nationwide live right here in Oakland, with peripheral hot spots in surrounding Bay Area neighborhoods like the Tenderloin. Yemeni children also represent one of the largest immigrant groups in Oakland’s public schools. But even if a demographic upswing helps explain who is behind Oakland’s Yemeni coffee renaissance, it doesn’t explain the timing. So, why now?"

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u/badybadybady — 9 hours ago
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Have restaurants here kept your card on file while you dined outside?

I went to a pretty popular restaurant by the lake last night about an hour before close. My partner and I wanted some apps and drinks after getting off of work. We sat, ordered, and they asked for a card to keep on file because we were sitting outside. They charged us for the meal right when we ordered and then we tipped at the end when they closed us out.

Have you had this happen before? I didn’t think much of it at the time but then remembered that I’ve been there multiple times and never had them ask for that before. I wonder if they’ve changed their policy recently because they’ve had some runners? I wasn’t looking super nice or anything because I was coming from work, so I wonder if it was specifically for us?

I’d love to know if others have experienced this.

Edit: I literally just want to know if this is their policy or just for specific diners

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u/Ok_Cry607 — 16 hours ago
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Went to Kelly's Deli and ordered a monster.

A buddy and I grabbed breakfast burritos at Kelly's at the Home Depot in Emeryville. He got a standard one with sausage. I ordered one with ham, chorizo, bacon, sausage and turkey. The staff seemed taken aback at the request at first but happily obliged. Now I have one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever eaten. It ended up being about 10 inches long and a little over 2 lbs. It's truly a beautiful thing.

u/BuckTonka1988 — 1 day ago
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Sirene - Wonderful!

Just had an amazing Mother's Day dinner at Sirene last night. We had the best table outside (back and to the right, last table) for four, but could easily work for six if that is your need. Their menu has changed since what is online - no more steelhead trout or mussels. I'm sorry that I didn't take a picture!

For four, here is what we ordered:

  • 6 Pacific Cocktail Oysters
  • Smoked Fish Dip (this was fine, but won't order again)
  • Roasted Asparagus Salad
  • Cod with Morels and Asparagus (not on current online menu - delicious and I'd order again)
  • Half Fried Chicken with All the Fixin's
  • Rize Up Sourdough

We had the BEST time and it was all super delicious. Our waitress was also kind in dealing with my (can be difficult in a Boomer way) dad.

I'm sorry that I didn't take a picture of the fried chicken but the ones on Yelp are accurate. It was enough for us to share (two drumsticks and a wing and a thigh). The collards were SO good and vinegar-y which is how I like them.

The standout for me was the asparagus salad. Run, do not walk.

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u/fenchurch_42 — 3 days ago
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Best Thai takeout?

What’s your favorite Thai restaurant for takeout? Our go-to has been Thai Taste Kitchen on Piedmont, mostly out of convenience, but I’m looking to mix it up.

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u/Worldly-Stand-7433 — 2 days ago
▲ 54 r/OaklandFood

Don’t do it, the unagi rolls at Tokyo Market are awful

EDIT: Tokyo Central Market

I made the mistake of shopping when I was hungry. I saw the unagi rolls and thought, I haven’t had these in forever. Let me pick up a pack.

I got home starving and was so disappointed.

First up, the rolling was terrible. They were falling apart immediately.

Secondly, there was like 4x more the amount of unagi sauce on there than needed. Not only did the excessive sauce disrupt the structural integrity, it was glopping out, and seemed sweeter than normal.

The avocado was perfectly ripe. Everything else was terrible.

u/PlantedinCA — 3 days ago
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Jaji was awesome

Fried mushrooms were a little heavy but the cabbage was one of the best things I’ve eaten in over a month. Will be back for sure.

u/BrightSaves — 3 days ago
▲ 113 r/OaklandFood

The last time we did this I discovered some great food so let’s try round 2.

For me I can’t stop thinking about the beef adobo tacos from FOB West in Prescott Market. 3 per order for only $13 but I could have easily eaten 5. So good…

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u/JazzlikeRaccoon877 — 12 days ago
▲ 58 r/OaklandFood

Hi Everyone,

I have started doing something with my friends called "Adventure Lunch". The idea is simple. Just about every weekend or so, we all go to a place that a maybe not known or sometimes not) and inexpensive place for lunch on the weekends. No food is off limits. The more interesting the better. We try to go someplace that is relative expensive and may expose us to some new food that we have never eaten. This is a farily loose game. Places we have gone:

  • YuYu Zang (Known for their black bean noodles)
  • Egyptian Food Truck (Highly recommended and people who work there are super sweet)
  • InNenas Kitchen (Recent write up located in the Aloha club known for their Cambodian Beef Noodle Soup)
  • Mamas Boy Pizza (we had check out the hype)

So I am looking for more suggestions. Thank you!!!

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u/hotdog-savant — 10 days ago
▲ 36 r/OaklandFood

Laotian food - the next upcoming East Bay cuisine.

Ive been eating Laotian food for years thanks to Vientiane Cafe and the (rip) Noodles pho me. Nam Khao is always on my restaurant order.

Is Laotian still an unknown cuisine or is it already as popular as Ethiopian, Burmese, etc in the East Bay?

And is it catching on in other parts of the Bay Area and California?

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u/SanFranciscoMan89 — 5 days ago