It's one of the more hotly anticipated arrivals of the year, from the Michelin-starred team behind the much smaller Sorrel, and I'll bring you more news once I get in to see it. And the extra-luxe Wolfsbane, in the former Serpentine space in Dogpatch, from the team behind Lord Stanley, made its official debut Wednesday, October 15. More on that also to come.
A no-frills establishment located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown, Tao Yuen serves steaming hot dim sum to-go at accessible prices. My go-to order is the ho fun ($6.62), or as my Cantonese-speaking partner likes to call them, drunken noodles. Bouncy rice noodles, thinly sliced cabbage, caramelized onions, and marinated beef are stir-fried in an umami sauce for the dish. It's topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a smidge of cilantro, creating a symphony of savory and fresh flavors.
My go-to order is the ho fun ($6.62), or as my Cantonese-speaking partner likes to call them, drunken noodles. Bouncy rice noodles, thinly sliced cabbage, caramelized onions, and marinated beef are stir-fried in an umami sauce for the dish. It's topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a smidge of cilantro, creating a symphony of savory and fresh flavors. Tao Yuen is known for its heaping portions, so even if you ask for a small box, expect the server to fill it to the brim.
