Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 23, 2019
3 new spots to score Asian eats in OaklandPhoto: KultMix/Yelp

If you've got Asian fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Oakland eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Asian food.

Yimm

6048 College Ave., Rockridge

Photo: Yimm/Yelp

Yimm is a Thai spot.

Try the Pad See Ew, prepared with flat rice noodles, eggs, Chinese broccoli and your choice of tofu, chicken, beef and more. Another favorite is the duck noodles soup with honey-roasted duck, bean sprouts, spinach and fried garlic. 

Yelp users are excited about Yimm, which currently holds five stars out of 11 reviews on the site.

Yelper Jenny W., who reviewed Yimm on April 17, wrote, "Such a cute restaurant! The Mee Cook is to die for. The cocktails are amazing. And the pandan bread dessert is literally heaven on earth."

Jasinee S. noted, "Was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. I ordered the Kua Kai noodle, which [came] out smelling savory. This is very good authentic Thai food."

Yimm is open from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)

Elephant Sushi

352 14th St.

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Elephant Sushi is a sushi bar.

The spot serves sushi, sashimi, nigiri and more. Try the spicy trio bowl with spicy tuna, spicy scallops, spicy salmon and avocado or the Ya Man sushi roll with salmon, avocado and fried red onion chips. 

Elephant Sushi's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews indicates positive attention from guests.

Yelper Paulina T., who reviewed Elephant Sushi on April 15, wrote, "My friend and I got the omakase sashimi and the white out roll. So good. The omakase was reasonably priced (20 pieces for $40). They also gave us some butter fish on the house. I LOVE their butter fish!"

Yenni D. noted, "Food is amazing! The place did not disappoint. Everything was full of flavor, and the fish was definitely fresh. Can't wait to go back. Price was not bad for good sushi."

Elephant Sushi is open from 6 p.m.–10 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. (It's closed Sunday through Wednesday.)

KultMix

304 10th St., Chinatown

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KultMix is an Asian fusion and Vietnamese spot.

Try the barbecue grilled pork rice plate served with an eggroll; the chicken Vermicelli bowl with bean sprouts, pickled carrots, cucumber and peanuts; or the Pho Chay, a vegetable noodle soup with bean sprouts, lemon basil and cabbage. (Check out the menu here.)

KultMix's current rating of four stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp indicates that it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Yelper Mccracken C., who was one of the first users to visit KultMix on April 11, wrote, "Pho-rrito is the most inventive fusion! The burrito contains pho noodles and toppings. Delicious! I recommend and will definitely get it again."

Yelper Shondra B. wrote, "This was the first vegetarian pho I have found, and it did not disappoint! Mushroom-based broth created a savory full flavor filled with spice from the jalapenos and tang from the fresh squeezed lime. Would highly recommend."

KultMix is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)


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