East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

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"Alameda is just across the water from Oakland’s Chinatown, but there’s no need to cross a bridge for exciting dim sum. East Ocean is a busy Cantonese spot where extended families and big friend groups go to spend a weekend morning, thanks to the always solid selection of dim sum staples. Go all in on an assortment of standard steamed and pan-fried goods, like custard buns and turnip cakes, plus bigger entrees like congee and beef chow fun. " - julia chen 1, lani conway

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Review - Alameda - San Francisco - The Infatuation

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"It says something that this huge, 360-seat Chinese restaurant often has hour-long waits. People flock to this family-run, longtime Alameda staple for its quality Cantonese dishes. Another huge draw: the Hong-Kong style dim sum served at lunch, where diners can choose from about 75 items pushed through the dining room on carts. At dinner, selections range from roasted Peking duck to barbecue pork or a large seafood selection including rock cod, sturgeon, lobster, and Dungeness crab." - Meleyna Nomura

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"It’s hard for us to comprehend why orange chicken is so popular, especially when sweet and sour chicken tastes so much better. That’s one of our go-to orders at East Ocean, along with the house special chicken and black pepper short ribs. But there’s a wide variety of menu items here, including a lot of seafood, so grab a bunch of things and share them with your roommates/family/significant other who you wish wasn’t your roommate. Or just keep it all for yourself - supposedly, it’s a free country." - Joel Ang

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"Best known for its dim sum, this Alameda institution is now offering a full Cantonese lunch and dinner menu for pickup, with free delivery available for customers in Alameda and Bay Farm." - Luke Tsai

Julie Allen

Google

Excellent dim sum! So many choices from the carts that soon hit your table! There’s even a mimosa cart with freshly squeezed OJ! Our favorites were the sesame balls and mango pudding with cream! The sui mai and dumplings were incredibly tasty and flavorful!

CY Zagers

Google

Their Kung Pao chicken lacks the traditional flavors of classic Chinese cuisine, resembling more of a typical stir-fried chicken dish. Other dishes also fall short of the expected seasoning. However, the food is served quickly, and the waitstaff are very helpful.

Qin Zhu

Google

Respectable good dim sum place, tho not as good as Koi Palace which I think is the most authentic place in the Bay. Food comes around in cart. Service is attention with removal of empty dishes pretty fast. Dim sum is serviced until 2:30pm for lunch.

Theresa Macias

Google

This spot is still my favorite dim sum place in the bay area. East Ocean is probably the only restaurant that not only survived 2020 and the subsequent COVID fallout, but grew its business. They expanded their restaurant and there was hardly any wait to get a table. In the old days it could be over an hour wait. The quality of the food is the same. Everything still tastes amazing. The carts are loaded down with our favorite dim sum. We stopped coming for a while because the prices also increased to a point where we didn't feel like we were getting value for what we were paying. After years of withdrawal, and a visiting friend, we happily returned. The check shows what sized dishes we ordered. Not a ton and cost $120 for 3 people. I remember when a small plate was $1, and you could eat your fill for under $20. We paced ourselves and only ordered our favorites and did not try other dishes like we might have in the past.

Alison M C

Google

Came for dim sum on a Saturday. Everything was good--especially chive dumplings, har gao and the incredible sesame crackle-top buns with custard inside. Steamed pork buns were better than I usually have, soup dumplings just okay, fried rice was fantastic. I'd easily go back.

American Angler

Google

Down on Webster street just because, and I run into Donna Uldoya out walking around with her pot belly pig Walter, they were heading to the East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, so I decided to join them. What a great place, but it's the wonderful aromas that you notice as soon as you walk in they are amazing too say the least. Donna had a whole duck because she likes to take home most of it for later, and Walter had a about 20 egg rolls, and I had the wonton soup filled with chicken pot stickers. It was Spectacular! ☆☆☆☆☆

Terri Wong

Google

A gem in Alameda. Authentic dim sum both authentic in flavors and presentation: they still present them in traditional self-heating mobile carts, and mark by stamps😃 Classics are classic here, you can’t go wrong with almost anything, they are yummy and shiny ✨ Staffs were efficient, they went above and beyond to help you. And food recommendations from them were just flooding towards you - they had so many choices and new items that they couldn’t wait for you to try it all! It’s funny how fast we filled our table in just the first five minutes 😅 Overall it’s a happy venue with yummy food😊 Ample parking in its own parking lot in the back.

Alice Hou

Google

Our group of seven had an awesome time at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, and it won't be our last visit! The menu had a bunch of tasty dishes, and we couldn't get enough of favorites like Shrimp Har Gow, Chicken Feet, Pan Fried Turnip Cake, Fried Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai Dumpling, Golden Shrimp Rice Noodles, and the must-try Deep Fried Taro Meat Dumpling. The Chicken Feet, a famous dish here, lived up to the hype. I might not be a pro at eating it, but my partner loved the flavor and texture. It's a must-try for Chicken Feet enthusiasts! Shrimp Har Gow and Steamed Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai Dumpling were big and super tasty. The Fried Shrimp Dumpling was a pleasant surprise with its juicy and crispy goodness—something new and enjoyable in the dim sum lineup. A shout-out to the Golden Shrimp Rice Noodles - a highlight of our meal. The mix of delicate rice noodles and crispy golden shrimp, paired with soy sauce, took the taste to the next level. Deep Fried Taro Meat Dumpling—a delightful addition that's a must-try for anyone visiting East Ocean Seafood Restaurant! To make the most of your visit, I recommend arriving early as it tends to get crowded. Plus, the convenience of a customer parking lot behind the restaurant ensures a hassle-free start to your dining experience.

Kayla Q.

Yelp

Amazing authentic Dim Sum and decently priced. Great service and a very nice restaurant. I go back multiple times and will keep going.

Billy L.

Yelp

Best dim sum restaurant in the Bay Area! I've been to a bunch of dim sum places in the South Bay and Peninsula, and this is the best one. I grew up eating dim sum daily since my mom worked at a dim sum restaurant. This restaurant gets busy on the weekend, and parking is challenging. If you plan on coming here over the weekend, be prepared to wait until you come early. What stands out about East Ocean is its customer service. I've never experienced such excellent customer service at a Chinese restaurant. They greet and check on you constantly and refill your water without being asked. What's unique about East Ocean is that it has a sushi station. The sushi station is only available on the weekend. My partner tried the sushi and said it was good. For dim sum, I ordered siu mai (pork and shrimp dumpling), har gow (shrimp dumpling), pork ribs w/ black bean sauce, and thousand-year-old egg congee. These dishes I ordered are common dishes you find. Their siu mai here is plump and soft. Not chewy or gristly like some places. Their har gow is huge too with whole shrimp. The pork ribs with/ black bean sauce are delicious. It's not for everyone if you don't like tendon and fat. Thousand-year-old egg congee is a must-order when I get dim sum. If you've never had it, it's just preserved egg with minced pork in a rice porridge and sometimes fried wontons on top. A thousand-year-old egg has a rich egg flavor with a gelatin texture. Don't let the black egg appearance throw you off. If you've never had dim sum or want to introduce someone to dim sum, this is the place.

Melinda Y.

Yelp

Did you know you can book lunch banquets? Neither did I. I was tasked with booking a restaurant for a traditional Chinese banquet celebration for a lunch with many of the attendees were kids. So upon perusing the website, I wasn't certain what type of lunch that's available to us - dim sum, lunch menu, etc. When I first spoken with someone at the restaurant over a call, I was informed that they do not allow reservations for lunch, and I'll have to come in the day of and get on a waiting list. That is impossible trying to coordinate dining for 23 people, including 6 kids. Since it was my first time planning a restaurant experience for a large group, I honestly was trying to figure out how to do this in one week's notice. Luckily on my second call the next day, I was able to talk to Millie, the restaurant manager. She explained to me that yes we can book a lunch banquet (there are a couple of menu options available). We can book the tables by bringing in the deposit before the reservation date. YAY! The banquet went very smoothly. It was super convenient to be able to park and enter the restaurant through the back entrance. It's a beautifully-decorated spacious venue. The food was great and good portions. Since it's a birthday celebration, they gave us complimentary lotus buns, including a GIANT one. They also cut the cakes we brought. Everyone loved the food, even picky eaters. We all had a great time. Thanks, Millie and team!

Kevin C.

Yelp

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant is a standout spot for dim sum lovers! The spacious dining area brings back nostalgic vibes with its rare push cart service, a delightful tradition that's hard to find nowadays. Parking is convenient, thanks to the dedicated lot behind the restaurant. The service here is excellent! It was quick, efficient, and paired with friendly staff who make you feel welcome. They offer all the classic dim sum staples alongside some unique Hong Kong-style dishes available off their menu. My favorites were the shrimp rice rolls and the pork shiu mai, which were both absolutely delicious. A surprising highlight was the fried calamari, which featured whole pieces in a light batter for a more satisfying bite. A couple of minor suggestions for some of their dishes, like the beef ribs, could use less ground pepper, and the jellyfish would benefit from a bit more seasoning. These are small adjustments in an otherwise fantastic experience. The restaurant is spotless, and the dim sum is fresh and ready to be served. It's the kind of place that leaves you excited to return.

Chris M.

Yelp

Ok. We were looking for a good dim sum experience and saw this had locations in both Alameda and Walnut Creek and had great reviews. So we went to the Alameda location as it is closer. Parking was a small challenge as it is a popular place. It is a very clean and upscale place. Service is really coordinated and amazing. And the food was quite nice. We had congee from a congee cart that came with fresh Chinese donut and chives on top. It came with preserved egg and shredded pork mixed in in generous measure. While we did not prefer the pork bbq buns the rest was outstanding. We will be back!

Richard W.

Yelp

I've been eating dim sum at East Ocean with my wife since moving to Alameda in 2013. We eat here every few months on the weekend. This is by-far the best dim sum in the East Bay. The service is actually pretty good too. The staff is bilingual unlike most dim sum restaurants. Har Gow has been a lifelong favorite dim sum dish of mine and they do a good job at it. Beef rice noodle with soy sauce is also another favorite of mine. I have several other go-tos that I get here though it's hard to translate the names from Cantonese to English. My main issue is that the prices have been steadily increasing, which to be fair most other restaurants' prices are too but the price of dim these days is pretty high here. Overall, if you want a good, classic dim sum experience with the push carts then visit East Ocean.

Stephanie T.

Yelp

The dim sum here is solid! My party came in about an hour before dim sum ended and they still had so many options. We got our general favorites like har gow, shrimp rice rolls, chicken claws, and jellyfish and they were all pretty good. I wish the jellyfish had more flavor other than sesame oil, but the texture was nice and firm and still a good bite. What surprised me was the fried meat dumpling. It was perfectly chewy and crispy. Maybe it's cause I'm used to only having those at the grocery store, but I'm definitely ordering that every time I go to dim sum from now on. The interior is beautiful and modern. I was told that the place looks kind of rundown initially but it looks aesthetically pleasing and it's bright inside. The service here was decent too. They accidentally gave us the wrong plate that another table ordered but happily took it back without a fuss. All in all, it's not top tier dim sum I've had but it's pretty good because of the dining experience and its prices are lower than other places.

Stephanie L.

Yelp

A fan favorite and it's not hard to see why. They have an actual lot in the back, which is convenient, but it is semi small. There's an entrance back there, but you have to go to the front to be seated. If they're not too busy, they might catch you on the way and just seat you. Weekend mornings have dim sum push carts with all the usual suspects. Their roast pork and duck are pretty good, but I'd skip the porridge (congee). That was bland even with some soy sauce and chili sauce. Speaking of.. their chili sauce is pretty good, flavorful without being too spicy. Our table didn't have any so I did have to ask for it, but they were quick to bring it out. The ladies pushing the carts were quick to bring us options to select from and everything was piping hot. I think portions are good for each dish, but highly recommend you have at least 3-4 people otherwise you'll end up spending too much trying everything you want. We got the following for about $133: chow mein yu choy (chinese broccoli) steamed black bean spareribs chicken feet roast pork roast duck congee fried dumplings with meat har gow shu mai steamed rice roll with shrimp pot of tea Once they see your table is full, they'll start skipping you but if there's anything specific you want, just flag someone down to ask. They were super quick to bring whatever we needed and water was constantly refilled. This location is a good size, and often booked in the evening for weddings, funerals, bdays, etc. Yes dim sum can be pricey but all of them are nowadays unless you're hitting a take out only spot. For the service and food quality, prices are reasonable, and will always be in rotation anytime I want dim sum.

Scott G.

Yelp

I got a take out Peking Duck for $75 and it was ok. Not much meat, greasy and the skin wasn't that crisp. The buns were good. LOL I have had much better. I am pretty sure my granddaughter gave it a 3/3 also. She has a very sophisticated palate for a 2 year old.

Betty C.

Yelp

This place was busy on a Saturday morning. We arrived as a party of 3 around 1130am but by the time we left there was a slight wait. Servers and cart ladies and gentlemen were all nice. Food was okay but we have had much better in San Francisco, Daly City, and Dublin. Restaurant is pricey. Each of the dishes we got ranged between $9-14 and our total with tip with 2 adults and a six year old was $125. For the price quality and the innovative ness of the food was simply not there.

Kyra K.

Yelp

If ya know me, grabbing dim sum for my birthday is a tradition. For a birthday celebration myself, my Dad, and my companion came to East Ocean for lunch. It had been years since my Dad and I last dined inside so we were looking forward to revisiting. On the outside, the restaurant seems unassuming. Yet once you enter it is extremely big and spacious with tables for all party sizes. There is a constant flow of diners coming in and leaving. Coming on a Sunday afternoon, we had no wait. Once you're seated, the dim sum cart workers flock towards you. From there, it's quite easy to order as you receive your food instantaneously. On the other hand, the staff are constantly moving so in order to flag them down for other reasons it can take some time. Regardless, service is efficient and gets the job done. My Dad and I have our favorites for dim sum and my companion knows what to get, so it was easy to pick and choose. Sharing family style we ordered from the carts: Steamed Shrimp Har Gow Dumpling, Steamed Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Sweet Rice w/ Meat Wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Baked BBQ Pork Buns, Pan Fried Shrimp & Chives Dumpling, and Shanghai Dumpling. We all agreed that each item was good, well-filled, and nicely portioned. My favorites were the Har Gow and Shrimp and Chives Dumpling since they had a lot of shrimp! I felt like the xiao long baos could use some work as they were deflated and had no soup. The lo mai gai rice was super wet and didn't hold up well but had a good amount of protein. We all agreed we wouldn't mind coming back again. I especially want to so I can try their other items not offered in the carts. For those in the East Bay, I recommend East Ocean Seafood Restaurant to get your dim sum and Chinese food fix. It's virtually on the corner of Webster Street with a private parking lot in the back.

Anthony D.

Yelp

Hands down the BEST dim sum spot I've ever been to. The pork and shrimp shiu mai is absolutely delicious, packed with meat, juicy, and perfectly steamed. The shrimp rice rolls are awesome and the shrimp fried dumplings are great too. I've also been here for dinner and it's really good quality and portions. For dim sum it's very reasonably priced, dinner is expensive though so keep that in mind!

Ten H.

Yelp

East Ocean is a great place for dim sum and banquet style. There are a few intangibles that can't be changed however that made me give this place a solid four stars instead of five. The first is location. It is nearly impossible to find street parking on Webster esp during high traffic times. We had to park a few blocks down and walk up to the restaurant because of it. Prepare to circle the block for 20 mins unless you come during off hours. The second deals more with the style of food and how it's prepared. We came here for a party and it was banquet style. Everything tasted great but it was a bit oily. From excessive animal fat to just grease, if they would had toned it down a bit it, then it would had been perfect. The only dish I didn't enjoy as much would probably be the fried rice. It had bits of probably extra char siu from the apetizers, with cabbages and egg. There wasn't a shrimp or green onion in sight. But everything else was fairly decent. Overall would recommend for dim sum. Staff is great and friendly, restaurant is clean and spacious, not too much to complain about besides the things I experienced above.

Christine L.

Yelp

This restaurant has accommodated us TWICE now as they've helped us host BOTH my grandparents after funeral dining here. We came back because food was so good and staff are always so friendly! If I recall, both times we rented out the whole restaurant just so we can celebrate my grandparents privately. The restaurant is very clean and decor is very beautiful, service is beyond great! They also have PRIVATE parking in the back! You can't possibly beat that!

Mike R.

Yelp

Love it! East Ocean is a real treat with every visit. The restaurant is very large and is optimized for maximum seating. No frills, just a lot of great food! We are always quickly seated, and the food starts coming around in a snap. And who doesn't like the choice of dumplings. Most of the dishes are very mainstream and taste wonderful, with sausage, shrimp and pork. Nothing to exotic there. Just great fillings wrapped in pasta. We also had Duck, Pork Belly, Bok choy, noodles and pork sticky buns (my-oh-my). Round after round of food is wheeled by your table. Comfort food just doesn't get any better than this. Quick seating, lightning fast service and best of all, really great food!

Jack H.

Yelp

This is one of the first Dim Sum spots I have seen bring back the carts since covid happens. Excited to see those carts again which allows us to get food quicker and try new things by just seeing it. Food menu is your standard dim sum restaurant menu. The items were all great, except for the XLB. I felt that could have been more fresh and more soupy. My favorite dishes were the egg tarts, baked custard bun and the fried wings. I am usually not a fan of egg tarts and dessert dishes at dimsum, but these two were incredible. The egg tart has a unique flavor to it. Fried wings were amazing ! East Ocean has a full bar as well if you want to get a little tipsy. They also have a mimosa cart going around. They also had Ramune soda in the cart which could make a for an interesting mimosa mix.

Janice P.

Yelp

We had a great time here with our family. We dines in for the their dim sum cart they offer on the weekends. We had to wait for a bit but not too long. The place was pretty packed. I would recommend coming as early as possible because I noticed not too ling after we were seated, a line began to form. Everything we ordered was good, I especially love the shrimp rolls and crispy pork belly. The portions are good and will fill you up. The staff were very attentive considering how busty they were. The restaurant is big and is perfect for large groups. it was recently renovated and well decorated. Will definitely come back with family.

Chrenzoe Christian B.

Yelp

We came for father's day special dinner. I'm gonna start off by complimenting the owner lady(if you've been coming at this restaurant your whole life, you'll come across this lady), who is very nice, cheerful and very accommodating to all her customers. You're cool in my book. The food, I mean look at the pictures, "eat with your eyes first". The flavor here doesn't miss, I love the meticulous approach to the taste of every single dish. The lobsters were fresh, salted to perfection with that slurry scallion sauce. The crabmeat fishmaw soup was out of this world, it also had very soft/silk tofu. The vanilla honey glazed prawns, wow! Oh and I won't forget about the cold bbq appetizer platter. My goodness, everything here was wayyyy too good. All the food came in hot, fresh, and f***in delicious! (except for the cold appetizers of course lol) We came on a busy afternoon transitioning to dinner hour. (Around 5:30-6pm). The place was packed with big tables for the father's day special dinners for all families. Music was playing, the service staff were smiling. Everything was just so perfect. I love this place. 5 stars! Always gonna come back! I've been coming here since I was young, so definitely gonna say its either this or Chef's Wok one block down. Both awesome places to eat authentic dimsum/lunch/dinner Chinese food.

KC C.

Yelp

I recently dined at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant with a party of six, and the experience was delightful from start to finish. The restaurant itself is spacious, impeccably clean, and vibrant lighting. From the moment we arrived, the servers were incredibly accommodating and friendly. They made sure our large group was comfortably seated and were attentive throughout the meal, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The food we ordered was delicious, and the portions were impressively generous--perfect for family-style sharing. Check out all the dishes we ordered! You can even order dim sum! Overall, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant was a great experience with excellent service, vibrant ambiance, and delectable dishes. It's an ideal spot for both small gatherings and larger celebrations. Highly recommended!

Doris G.

Yelp

Updated review. Loved the clean new look. No carpet. Updated interior. Ordered dim sum but the star was shrimp with lobster sauce noodles. Service was prompt and friendly.

Arron P.

Yelp

Came here to celebrate a birthday with a large party. The restaurant had lots of room to accommodate. The customer service is very friendly and prompt. The food ordered was: Vanilla Prawns with Honey Glazed Walnuts Honey Pepper Angus Ribeye Beef Cubes Beef Dry Chow Fun Whole Crispy Chicken Fried Rock Cod Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce Chicken Fried Rice Sizzling Seafood Combination with Black Bean Sauce Steamed Rice The ambiance is very casual and would come here again! Very yummy food! They were nice enough to store my cake too and provided paper plates and forks to eat. Recommend this place!

Alexa W.

Yelp

Came back here after a loooong time and found the place totally overhauled. Nice new decor, clean floors and a new full bar plus sushi bar. I guess they are catering towards a younger, hipper clientele now, they even offer mimosas during brunch service (on a dim sum cart, very cute). The dim sum on the weekends seems to be the same: good, solid food. The prices are on the higher end (we paid about $60 including tip for two adults with mediocre appetite) but the food quality is worth it. The service has improved as well and I haven't been yelled at during this visit :-D.

Ryan W.

Yelp

I highly recommend the $8 domestic bottled beers, charging that price at a low end Chinese restaurant and not even being draft is diabolical

Valerie G.

Yelp

Always good, consistent service and Cantonese dishes including some of the best local dimsum. Shared parking lot can get crowded at peak times.

Alice K.

Yelp

3.5 stars Came around Sat 1pm for party of 4. No wait, sat down immediately. Still got the ladies pushing the dimsum carts! Appreciated the picture menu with the dimsum selection, can also order specialty items like fried rice and noodles Food: Classics like chicken feet, hargow, shaomai, chive and shrimp dumplings on point. Sesame ball had lotus seed filling which was different from traditional red bean filling. Xiao long bao is not recommended (taste like frozen Costco ones) but our fault for ordering a dish that's not specialty at a dimsum restaurant, sigh. Beef in beef rice noodle was off. I expected ground beef pieces but it was mixed with cornstarch or flour to be a lump. Better to stick to classic shrimp rice noodle. Price: $6.95 for medium item, $7.95 for large. Seems to be standard pricing for sit down dimsum restaurants these days...Bill with tax and tip came out to $30/pp. Ambiance: large banquet hall (easily sit 20 ten seater tables) thag looks recently renovated, with bar area upon entering, vinyl flooring, fresh paint. Parking is difficult. Small lot in back, metered parking in front and free residential parking if you're willing to walk a bit.

Kim T.

Yelp

This is hands down one of my favorite dim sum places! It's always crowded here but the space is big to accommodate everyone. Parking can be a little tricky sometimes and you'd just have to wait. The service is quick and the cart ladies are very attentive! There's such a wide variety of options here and there are also three separate menus of additional food but I've never tried ordering from there and have only ate from the carts. They do charge you for tea, but I always ask for mayo as a dipping sauce and they give that for free. The dim sum tastes fresh and delicious, and I would highly recommend you trying this place if you are in the Oakland area!

Bryan L.

Yelp

I've come here on multiple occasions, typically with family who lives out in Castro Valley. This is by far one of the best dim sum restaurants I've been to. arriving on a weekend in the morning, parking in the back is rough, very limited spots and it's tight and if you don't find a spot you'll find your self having to 3 point turn out or reverse, there are designated parking spots specifically for Kelly Moore paints, so you're better off parking on the street. Customer service here is great. There are higher level staff that speak English and can help you place orders for specific items, If you can't find them on the cart going around . Portions are fair and the dim sum pieces are decently sized. It's always busy here. But seating can be obtained within an hour or less typically If you're in the area and looking for dim sun, you should definitely come here.

Chloe C.

Yelp

We wandered in here on a Tuesday night and it was a wonderful experience. There was a pretty good amount of people for a week night. The service is amazing and the restaurant is huge. We started with some complimentary tea. We then ordered the mu shu pork, which they prepared table side. It was very good. We also ordered the chicken chow mein which was pretty good, but I wouldn't order it again. We finished with the bbq pork buns which were delicate and fluffy. We also ended with some complimentary tapioca for dessert, which was the special deal for alameda restaurant week. We were so full by the end. Those three dishes were more than enough for two people. Overall, I really enjoyed it.

Catherine C.

Yelp

Had lunch here for the first time today. Wow this restaurant is big but not overwhelming and quite inviting. The service was great. They were serving dim sum and coming around with cars constantly. When you order a lunch meal and turn down the carts they should get the hint you don't want dim sum. Irregardless, all of the staff were very friendly. I had the king pao prawns. Delish. My only negative is that there was so much onion it was too much. Literally I left half a plate of onion. It also could have been spicier as I would expect from a kung pao. But overall the taste was good and it was not greasy. Overall a great lunch. Will definitely be back.

Maruko X.

Yelp

Ambiance: traditional dim sum place in alameda, spacious inside, but very packed tables and seats, back to back with neighbors Service: get a number and wait for calling to be seated, staff was very rushed and made mistake about tea order, some staff pulling the cart were annoyingly over selling food after said multiple times no need Food & Drink: variety of choices of cooked dim sum in the cart, and order to cook stuff on the menu Steamed Chicken Feet w/ Black Bean Sauce - *** almost served cold, mediocre flavor Baked BBQ Pork Pastry Pie - ***** crispy and tasty, highly recommend Sesame Ball w/ Lotus - ** served cold, not crispy Golden Shrimp Rice Noodles - ***** smooth outside, crunchy middle layer, tender inside, highly recommend Steamed Custard Layer Cake - *** sweet taste Jelly Fish w/ Pork Shank - *** unique combination but tasted old and not fresh Marinated Beef Shank - *** authentic dish however not processed well, stinky odor Roast Duck - **** crispy bone-in duck leg meat with skin, recommend Oolong Tea - *** average taste Price: decent quality however definitely overpriced, expect about $50 per person

Lisa L.

Yelp

1st time customer, ordered BBQ pork chow mein to go. Portion was large but they use so many skinny noodles had to take some out to see if there was anything else in it. It has a good taste. Place gets very busy as soon as it opens.

Lloyd C.

Yelp

This was the first time having dim sum at this restaurant. Ambiance: It looks like it was redecorated, so it looked nice inside. Service: It was crowded on Christmas Day, but I'm glad they were open. Anyways, we weren't given a menu, so we didn't know we had to order the dim sum, and no carts were coming around. We sat there for about ten minutes before we flagged down a "waitstaff." To be honest, the women were much friendlier than one of waiters. The guy just brushed me off and never came back. The busboy was friendly and attentive. The dim sum was good and came out hot after we ordered it. Deep Fried Meat Dumpling, chicken feet, siu mai, har gow, rice rolls (with shrimp, beef, fried dough, cilantro), peasprout with shrimp dumpling, deep fried Chinese donut with sugar (wish this was hot), sweet rice w/meat wrapped in lotus leaf, pan-fried shrimp and chive dumplings, and deep fried taro dumpling.

Jeannie W.

Yelp

This is a dim sum place located in Alameda on Webster street that they pushed the dim sum cart so you don't needed to order from the dim sum paper. Dim sums were good but they do charged you $15 service charge for you to bring your cake into the restaurant. If you lives in Alameda I do recommended because not too many dim sum restaurants over there. Parking is a challenge because they've a small parking lot.

HanNa P.

Yelp

Dim sum on Sundays in the morning. Took us a couple minutes to get here from south bay. Quality doesn't seem to match the price. Quantity was pretty small. We got Siu Mai, Spareribs, Pan Turnip Cake, Taro Dumpling, Baked Bbq Pastry, and Pan Fried Shrimp Chives. And we also got some other ones. Tea is charged per person! Everything was decent at best. The only new tasting one was the Bbq Pork Pastry. All the others were just ok. So many finer dim-sum places. The Siu Mai meat tasted old too. Spent over a $100 dollars before tax. Just let you know to look over your check, we got charged for two extra plates.. Service was nice, especially the waiter who served us! He was latino and very quick. The inside is pretty clean and spacious. Parking is private lot but it gets filled! Look for street parking on the main street

B. B.

Yelp

Best dim sum I've had so far in Alameda. They are always consistent with their food. My go to shrimp dumpling (Har Gow), pork and shrimp sui mai, baked bbq buns and Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. If you love dim sum this is the place to get it. I always order to go and the wait time is about 20-25 mins. They've never done me wrong. I'd assume all their dim sum is amazing. The place is well lit up. They are clean and take care of their customers. On weekends prepare to wait in line. Its gets busy. They know exactly what they're doing and the food is always fresh. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny. It's worth every cent.

Gerald L.

Yelp

We had a user of 11 and are pre fixed, banquet style dinner. You can view the menu selection on their website. It was quite filling and quite tasty. Definitely that comfort food style.. large portions and that standard Chinese greasy thing. Service is very fast and they're friendly. The Peking duck buns came pre assembled with a plate of duck meat following. That, asking with the honey glazed walnut shrimp were among my favorites. My least favorite was the whole fried chicken which honestly was too dry. The meal came with a bowl of boiled red bean soup for dessert. I wish they had the tapioca instead. Or at least strain out the bean shells. Overall it was a fine time having a Chinese dinner family style.

Jordon B.

Yelp

We had an excellent meal. Our problem is that there were only two of us. We needed 4 more people so we could have tried more dishes! The 2 we had were great, but more than we could eat. We had the salt and pepper calamari which was crispy and perfectly seasoned. But. HUGE. Our next dish was the assorted mushrooms with seared scallops, and a bowl of white rice. It was delicious but, again, huge. WE NEEDED MORE PEOPLE! The restaurant was lovely, we had a great time. We will be back (with the whole family).

Kimberly N.

Yelp

This is our go to Dim Sum around our area. The staff is very attentive and fairly clean. It looks like it has been remodeled to make it look nicer. It gets crowded on Sundays. I suggest you be patient if you come on a Sunday especially with a large party because there might be a wait. Now for the food, there are many dishes to choose from. You can pick from the small dishes in the cart or order from the menu. The food is fresh and warm and there is always something for everyone. The house fried rice is delicious! As for the dim sum, we love their Fried Calamari, Siu Mai, Taro, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Shrimp Balls, plus others. Come here hungry because there are plenty of items to choose from! If you are looking for a good quality dim sum this place will not disappoint.

JonMichael E.

Yelp

Food 4/5 We order all the ususal Dim Sum. My friend stated that the chicken feet are probably one of the better ones hes had, and I'd say they are pretty good indeed. I think the pork short rib and bbq baos are very tasty here as well. Service 4/5 As for service, I feel they are actually better than most dim sum spots I've been to. They came to fill up waters and tea often, despite the fact we were sitting outside. Explained what each item was when they dropped it off as well. Ambiance 4/5 One of my favorite things about this location is that they have about 3 outdoor tables in front of the resturant. The two times I have come here, I've come as a rest spot during a bike ride up from San Leandro Bart on the way back to Oakland. Not only is it nice to be outside but I feel comfortable wearing not the greatest attire and being able to eat dim sum. Definitely will be back for the great food and convenience on one of my more favorite bike riding routes.

Jennifer J.

Yelp

My favorite dim spot in the east bay. Always consistently good food, excellent attentive service, staff is friendly, clean restaurant, and good location. Dim sum was so good and fresh today.

Paul S.

Yelp

We drove in from contra costa and getting thru the tunnel into alameda was an endeavor, like the worst spaghetti bowl roads thru and around the freeway. Once there parking was interesting. There's off street parking which was full but they had a small parking lot behind the store entrance next to Kelly Moore Paint. This place has the smallest sign making it was hard to locate its main entrance as a first timer in Alameda. Hint, it's across the street from Circle K. Waiting time was 25 mins on Sunday afternoon. The restaurant looks like a large banquet hall. Tables throughout with no partitions and serving carts roaming around like ants. There's 3 waiting areas. Outside waiting has tables, front entrance has a few chairs and the back entrance has chairs lining the walls of a large room. This place was so busy they used one of those deli waiting number tags, Once seated a cart immediately came up to the table offering its wares. Didn't even get our drink order before serving. Food looked ridiculously good so we dug in. It's really easy to over order as the carts come around fast and furious. The waiter finally came after at least 3 different cart stops to give water and take the kitchen order. The only thing we ordered was the shrimp fried rice since we didn't see that as being offered in the cart. It came as a very large serving plate filled high and was the best tasting that I ever had from a dim sum restaurant. Well worth the cost. Cart Service 5 stars Waiter Service was very slow. Food taste. 5 stars Too many food options to list as to the eye of the beholder. Well worth the wait.

Wanda R.

Yelp

East Ocean in Alameda totally delivers! The fried rice? A huge win, especially with those extra green onions--nice touch. The service? Amazing. Love the variety on the menu, upscale Chinese food done right. Everything about this spot is on point. A definite five-star experience. Keep it up!

David V.

Yelp

Service was slow and chaotic. I've been eating dim sum all my life and this would be on the bottom 25% of places that I've been. We had the shrimp and beef noodle rolls. The noodles were very thick and chewy (not in a good way). The other dishes were not the best that I've had either. The servers seemed annoyed to help or provide any service.

Susana G.

Yelp

Its one of the places that I used to love for Dim Sum. However, their prices just are too high for the little quantity. I don't think I will go there again...too pricey for what it is. For Chinese broccoli, in small plate, 12.95 just doesn't work for me. 181.00 less 2 Mimosa 19.00 160.00 for for small plates.

Alice H.

Yelp

Our group of seven had an awesome time at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, and it won't be our last visit! The menu had a bunch of tasty dishes, and we couldn't get enough of favorites like Shrimp Har Gow, Chicken Feet, Pan Fried Turnip Cake, Fried Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai Dumpling, Golden Shrimp Rice Noodles, and the must-try Deep Fried Taro Meat Dumpling. The Chicken Feet, a famous dish here, lived up to the hype. I might not be a pro at eating it, but my partner loved the flavor and texture. It's a must-try for Chicken Feet enthusiasts! Shrimp Har Gow and Steamed Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai Dumpling were big and super tasty. The Fried Shrimp Dumpling was a pleasant surprise with its juicy and crispy goodness--something new and enjoyable in the dim sum lineup. A shout-out to the Golden Shrimp Rice Noodles - a highlight of our meal. The mix of delicate rice noodles and crispy golden shrimp, paired with soy sauce, took the taste to the next level. Deep Fried Taro Meat Dumpling--a delightful addition that's a must-try for anyone visiting East Ocean Seafood Restaurant! To make the most of your visit, I recommend arriving early as it tends to get crowded. Plus, the convenience of a customer parking lot behind the restaurant ensures a hassle-free start to your dining experience.

Harry G.

Yelp

Restaurant very busy after opening at 11am. My comments are referring to service. The food was delicious. Staff running around and overworked. The Receptionist helped the only waiter to take orders from a banquet style hall. Asked for more hot water for tea, the lady delivering our dim sum to the table said she was too busy and told me to ask someone else. Finally, I took my teapot to the Reception counter and the receptionist made arrangements for more water.

Nata R.

Yelp

Never fails to satisfy dim sum cravings! Shot out to Millie keeping me happy with mimosas!

joe w.

Yelp

I recommend the 10-course meal here. Specifically, the duck, bok choy and mushrooms, broccoli beef. The restaurant is single story so very accessible for wheel chair or walker access for elderly. In my own opinion, the beef chow fun could have been thicker with respect to the noodles and the strips of beef. The fish could have been seasoned a bit more. Service was great and the best parking is available in the back. The restaurant is recommended for a private meeting in back room or for a family gathering in the front.

Ryan C.

Yelp

A neighborhood dim sum joint, nothing more, nothing less, and that's how it's supposed to be. Attentive cart waitstaff that catches your lust from a thousand feet away. Got all fancy now with that bar stocked with Moutais and XOs under the new ownership. Keep it up!

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