Kyson & Michael’s Guidebook
East Bay Food Scene
A list of our favorite foodie spots and places for drinks in Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville.
Tasty Cambodian street food! Try their Kuy Teav Phnom Penh (noodle soup) and chicken wings.
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Nyum Bai
3340 E 12th StTasty Cambodian street food! Try their Kuy Teav Phnom Penh (noodle soup) and chicken wings.
Chai Thai Noodles
545 International BoulevardTheir Khai Soi (noodles) is sooo good!
Nitrogen and small batch ice cream with locally-sourced ingredients and fun flavors.
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StNitrogen and small batch ice cream with locally-sourced ingredients and fun flavors.
Their paella is delicious! We’ve never had a dish here that we didn’t like. The drinks are also very good.
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Duende
468 19th StTheir paella is delicious! We’ve never had a dish here that we didn’t like. The drinks are also very good.
Great weekend dim sum spot with great views of the Bay! Get there early to beat the rush.
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Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
3199 Powell StGreat weekend dim sum spot with great views of the Bay! Get there early to beat the rush.
Taqueria Sinaloa
2138 International BlvdTacos. Tacos. Tacos.
Unique ice cream flavors like banana Oreo, black sesame, ube, Fruity Pebbles, and more!
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Cookiebar Creamery
517 8th StUnique ice cream flavors like banana Oreo, black sesame, ube, Fruity Pebbles, and more!
Dyafa
44 Webster StSuperb upscale Middle Eastern food!
Good bagels on the West Coast? Yes, it’s true! Their breakfast sandwich is soooo tasty!
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Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveGood bagels on the West Coast? Yes, it’s true! Their breakfast sandwich is soooo tasty!
Cute brunch spot that’s a hit with the locals. Good coffee and fresh breakfast dishes. Just be prepared for a wait to get in.
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Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdCute brunch spot that’s a hit with the locals. Good coffee and fresh breakfast dishes. Just be prepared for a wait to get in.
Deep dish pizza that’ll make any pizza lover smile. Their spinach and sausage is a fave.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveDeep dish pizza that’ll make any pizza lover smile. Their spinach and sausage is a fave.
First time to the West Coast? You have to try our pride and joy fast food burger joint. Animal Style fries - Google it for pics. Grilled onions on your cheeseburger is a must.
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In-N-Out Burger
8300 Oakport StFirst time to the West Coast? You have to try our pride and joy fast food burger joint. Animal Style fries - Google it for pics. Grilled onions on your cheeseburger is a must.
NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak StMexican food that’ll rock your socks off.
Get it to-go because there is limited seating in this small sushi restaurant. It had some of the freshest fish around.
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Geta Japanese Restaurant
165 41st StGet it to-go because there is limited seating in this small sushi restaurant. It had some of the freshest fish around.
Our favorite hole-in-the-wall Cantonese Chinese restaurant. If you can look past the decor, the food is worth it. Great prices and friendly staff!
Flower Lounge Restaurant
2033 MacArthur BlvdOur favorite hole-in-the-wall Cantonese Chinese restaurant. If you can look past the decor, the food is worth it. Great prices and friendly staff!
Sum Yee Pastry
918 Webster StBest BBQ pork buns in Chinatown.
Go for Sunday Thai brunch. You have to exchange your money for tokens to purchase drinks and food.
Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StreetGo for Sunday Thai brunch. You have to exchange your money for tokens to purchase drinks and food.
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveFish tacos!
This is a local BBQ joint that’s been around forever. Ribs and brisket combo. Yams and collard greens sides. The meal comes with delicious corn bread. Downside...service can often be slow.
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Everett and Jones
126 BroadwayThis is a local BBQ joint that’s been around forever. Ribs and brisket combo. Yams and collard greens sides. The meal comes with delicious corn bread. Downside...service can often be slow.
Takara Sake USA
708 Addison StSake tasting!
Hangar 1 Vodka
2505 Monarch StThey have a vodka tasting and tour!
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayNice beer garden with a great selection of brews.
Dubbed “porno palace” by locals, this is a good late night option for Korean bar food and drinks.
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Dan Sung Sa Restaurant
2775 Telegraph AveDubbed “porno palace” by locals, this is a good late night option for Korean bar food and drinks.
This place is a great pho spot. Our fave though is the bun bo hue!
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Phở Ao Sen Restaurant
1139 E 12th StThis place is a great pho spot. Our fave though is the bun bo hue!
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayA must try for those who love soul food!
Izakaya style food and grilled meats are so delicious. Great sake selection too!
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Ippuku
2130 Center StIzakaya style food and grilled meats are so delicious. Great sake selection too!
Swan's Market
538 9th StHip food court with a great selection of top-notch foods.
Monte Cristo: Challah bread French toast sandwich with honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, swiss and cheddar cheese. Topped with powdered sugar. Served with hash browns.
Eyedaho: Hash browns covered in melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs.
Shakin’ Jesse: Guinness stout, chocolate, ice cream, and espresso milkshake.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis StMonte Cristo: Challah bread French toast sandwich with honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, swiss and cheddar cheese. Topped with powdered sugar. Served with hash browns.
Eyedaho: Hash browns covered in melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs.
Shakin’ Jesse: Guinness stout, chocolate, ice cream, and espresso milkshake.
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveTea leaf salad!
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveAmazing pizza shop with unique topping combinations.
Mad Oak Bar
135 12th StGogi Time
2600 Telegraph AveAYCE Korean BBQ!
Third Culture Bakery
2701 Eighth StMochi donuts are to die for!
LGBTQ+
Club BNB
2120 BroadwayCheap happy hour. They also have free nachos. Mmm.
Hi Tops
2247 Market StLaid back local gay sports bar.
Small, but mighty bar that boasts a fun dance scene on the weekends.
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The Port Bar
2023 BroadwaySmall, but mighty bar that boasts a fun dance scene on the weekends.
Beaux
2344 Market StThe “It” spot for locals and travelers when in SF.
Sightseeing
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StreetGolden Gate Park
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeIphakamisa ka-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat park for a hike.
Marin Headlands
Beautiful views and trails.
Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Iyunivesithi yaseCalifornia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetLake Merritt