Kitchen of Alameda

"Visited this spot on a Sunday for duck noodle soup, coincidentally during dim sum hours. The outdoor seating under a canopy and the convenience of their own parking lot were big pluses. They have some small and big tables inside for various party sizes. The duck noodle soup, rich with egg noodles and plenty of duck, was the highlight. We also tried the chicken feet and pork spare ribs in black bean sauce. Both dim sum items were meatier than usual and seemed freshly steamed, though they took a bit longer to serve. The jasmine tea, at $1.25 per person, was a delightful, albeit not free, addition. On the downside, the dishes were a bit too sweet for my liking, and the prices were higher compared to other local options. While the food was good, these factors might make me reconsider a return visit, especially with similar, more affordable choices nearby."

"The waitress put a pot of tea on my table and walked away. I didn't ask for tea. According to their menu, they serve 4 different types of teas. The price of tea wasn't expensive, but it was a blunder of service on their part. The glutenous rice wrapped in leaves was good, but I’ve had better ones elsewhere. The tofu skin roll with pork and shrimp was salty. I didn't taste any pork or shrimp. The thousand-year egg in puff pastry was not anything special. I wouldn't order it again. I came for shrimp and pork wonton noodle soup, but it wasn't on the menu."

"This place is amazing! My spouse and I picked up our toddler from school and decided we were all starving, so we headed in for an early lunch at this nearby dim sum spot on the corner of Buena Vista and Webster. The staff seated us immediately, and brought us a menu, tea, and cold drinks. We had duck, with chow mein, bok choi, pot stickers, salt and pepper chicken, chicken feet, shrimp and pork, Chinese donuts. Huge portions, so much food! When the bill came I could not believe the entire meal was only $70. Energy in the restaurant was very relaxed and happy. Staff are super friendly and kind. 100 percent will be back soon. Very much enjoyed our meal."

"Right between east ocean seafood and chefs wok on Webster Ave in alameda, the kitchen is a good choice for those not wanting the "higher end" Chinese seafood restaurant experience. This restaurant is much smaller but in terms of food, the selection is just as good. Service from the waitresses was friendly and efficient. We had the oyster and roast pork clay pot, whole crispy chicken and a dish of stuffed tofu, eggplant and peppers. All were good. There was a decent amount of Oysters (the waitress specifically noted they're bottled) and roast pork in the claypot dish. The crispy chicken was crispy outside but not Dry inside and the stuffed eggplant, tofu ,pepper was unique and quite good Good flavors all around,not too greasy and light on the MSG . They have an outdoor dining area and a small parking lot in the back. I think The kitchen caters to locals but don't hesitate to give it a try if you're in the area and want a nice authentic Chinese meal. Go where the locals go."

"Cantonese style restaurant famous for its pigeon dish. You have live seafood and authentic Cantonese steam soup. The food quality is good, a bit on the salty side. The portion is decent. You are looking at 5 dishes for 4 people. The average is about 40-50 per person if you don’t order alcohol."