An’s Canteen

Dropped by this chill Chinese crepe (煎饼 jian-bing) spot in Chinatown, Oakland, and it's my new fave. The flavors are on another level – spicy, savoury, and delicate. The crepes here are next-level good, and the craft behind them is legit flawless. I like the crepe with the fried crackers (薄脆 bo-cui) more than with the old-fashioned fried dough （油条you-tiao）, giving it a more interesting crunchy texture. Thin and crispy, but they hold up like a champ. You can tell the chef know their stuff. Menu's got a cool mix of classic and creative. If you're around Chinatown and craving something tasty, hit up this spot. You won't be disappointed.

Maybe this had something to do with being the first customer of the day but the lasting impression of the jian bing was “Horse horse, tiger tiger”… pretty average if in mainland but nice novelty to have on stateside. The portion could be bigger for what you pay as well. Owner was nice.

Alright.. I’ve gone to this place for 10 years. Now it’s reopened as An’s Canteen. I love Jian Bing and this was really the only place to get it near me. When I saw the new owner I was surprised - but once I saw him making the Jian Bing he was making it with such precision, it felt like Jiro Dreams of Jian Bing. The new cracker is better. It doesn’t get soggy. A+, 10/10, even better than last version.

Nice texture of both the crepe and the crunchy 薄脆 bo-cui cracker inside. I wished for more sauce. $9.95 + $1 sausage, which is a hot dog.

The gentleman attended the window and cooked, was very polite and managed a long line of customers. First time trying Tianjin. Looking forward to next time!

Update: The older couple who ran Tian Jin previously sold it to a young gentleman who's now there every day. Nice guy, and food is identical. Still a great spot! Nice to see the business getting passed down to the next generation :) Original review: The best kind of hole in the wall. Only four things on the menu, and all of them delicious, fast, and inexpensive. The savory crepe is my go-to for breakfast or a light lunch. Solid wonton soup too! Tea eggs make a nice snack or side. The little mall across the street has nice benches and fun people watching while you eat.

My go to lunch spot. Super friendly and great food! I like how light but filling the wonton soup is.

Excellent quality, service, speed, and curbside ambience (lol). I’d be a regular if I was in the area. Very authentic and reasonably priced.

Introduced to this place by a friend. It's a little square pickup window on an easygoing street in Chinatown with one guy taking the orders and making the jianbing crepes in the back. He had a microphone and speaker set up so even when noisy cars passed by behind us, we could hear his questions. Service is always really friendly and quick, and I appreciate the simplicity of a three item menu where every item available is delicious. My friend says they used to have a fourth item (tea eggs), but I haven't seen them available since I started stopping by so it's possible they discontinued those. When I first went, they were cash and Venmo only, but they've since gotten a card reader as well. I haven't tried the wonton soup, but their soy milk and jianbing crepes are always a great start to a busy morning.

Cute window tucked away in Oakland Chinatown. The menu is incredibly simple - there are only three items. Only one person staffing the booth. The soy milk comes hot, but was a bit bland and tasted watered down. The jian bing tasted right and scratched the itch for a craving. However I wish they could have given us more customization options. The only added item was the option for hot dog inside. The other toppings were a little skimpy. Service was incredibly slow - it took more than 20 minutes to make 2 jianbing. Overall, super excited to have A Canteen as an option, serving authentic jianbing and soymilk.

Be on the lookout when finding this spot - you might miss it! Needed grab a quick lunch on a Monday morning and decided on this place. After snagging parking right up front, I went up to the window. An's is a pull-up window with no indoor facility nor outdoor seating. A grab-and-go. I ordered a jian bing with sausage and fresh soy milk. Someone had a large order in front of us and the cashier politely told us it would be a 20 minute wait. Granted, the cashier was also the only guy working and cooking everything so the wait made sense. After strolling for 20 minutes, we returned and picked up the food on time. The soy milk was warm, unsweetened, and tasted as it should. Nothing crazy, but definitely completed the meal. The jianbing was delicious! Crispy and flavorful. Even though there is sauce added to the crepe, I wish there was some sort of dipping sauce (maybe preference?). Otherwise, I enjoyed it. A quick meal (when timed correctly) and a great small local shop to support!

A tiny shop that sells Authentic jianbing crepe! Jianbing is a breakfast/quick bite item in northern part of China. The outer layer is crispy mung bean paste mixed with egg, cilantro and green onions and the inner layer is crispy crackers and in between some mild spicy sauce. I only know two places in the Bay Area that sell jianbing: one in Potrero Hills and the other in Oakland. It truly brought back fun foodie memories of China!

I am so grateful I can get this made to order here in Oakland. The wafts are too strong to resist and I'm sure the single staffed man knew I was trying to stick my head in the window to get more sniffs! These could take some time to make, but are fresh and crispy and delicious. It is just a street window, but it is perfect hand held street food. Highly recommend.

Great to see jianbing guozi available in a "street food" style format. I really do like how it's like a little kiosk you order out of. Really brings back memories of having it back in China. The staff was very friendly, and appreciate the service. Although it was solid, it was nothing too stand out. Price was a bit much at over $10 with tax for what it was, and parking is a bit tricky in the area.

This is a to-go style restaurant. It has an order window to order and grab food. The wait was about 10-15 minutes with no line. We had ordered the Tian Jin Crepe with sausage, chicken bun bao and hot/cold soy milk. I was pretty disappointed in the crepe, it was super soft and the Chinese donut was cold and not crispy at all. The crepe itself didn't have a lot of flavor or sauce. We had also gotten the hot/cold soy milk. We asked to get them both sweetened but was not sweet at all. We get fresh soy milk all the time but the hot soy milk tasted like hot pasta water. The best thing was definitely the chicken bun bao. They were perfectly sweet and savory. I would definitely come back just to get the bun bao's!

Jian bing - it was HUGE and it came with a crispy layer of egg wrapping a sausage and youtiao (Chinese donut). The youtiao was thick and not oily. And the szechuan sauce gave a nice flavor to it, not too numbing nor spicy. I wish there was more sauce on it tho. Tea egg - hard boiled egg, very cooked that I could see the green ring around the yolk. The flavor itself wasn't as earthy, but glad it wasn't too salty. Jian bing is made to order so it will take a while for it to be ready. Their menu is limited. Other than jian bing, they only offer tea eggs, wonton soup, and soy milk. It is also located in Oakland Chinatown, there are two street parking spaces in front of the store. Basically there is only a small window opening where you will order from. Although there are a couple of chairs outside that window to sit down and wait, there is no table available to dine in.

I really wanted to love Tian Jin, with their "street food" aesthetic and no-frills Chinese breakfast energy. Let me tell you why they fell short. The wait. I know good things take time, but sheesh we waited 30mins for our TWO jian bings. We didn't get anything else. Luckily there's a tiny table and a few seats on the street so you can sit while you wait, but there's no indoor seating since it's just a window shop--buy it at the window then walk away. Also their jian bings were so...dry! Let's talk about why I would come back again. Holy heck, the ingredients were fresh and the portions were huge. The menu is kind of confusing, but basically if yo look under "Jian Bing Crepes" aka their namesake, you have the choice of what goes in your jian bings: we each ordered the #1, 1 dough stick and 1 sausage, thinking we'd just get one crepe. Nope, you get TWO delicious goodies. The crepes are made with sesame, basil, egg and flour as far as we could taste. THE BASIL is heavenly, gives it the perf light flavor. The dough is fried perfectly without being oily, and the sausage is just your typical meh hot dog/frank-style sausage (can you tell I'm not a sausage kinda gal). You know what was missing? SAUCE. There was no sauce, so our mouths were hella dry. Happy with the combo of flavors, but too dry. Good thing we got boba at Golden Tea Shop (also a favorite, check them out). I do love that you can pay via venmo, and it goes directly to the owner. And they have other items on the menu from tea eggs to soy milk, which seem to be the popular items. But $1.25 for an egg was kind of not my kinda thing. In all, I'm glad I finally got a taste of the famous Tian Jing. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but if I was in Chinatown and looking for a snack without the dine-in part, Tian Jin would be on my list.

One of my FAVORITE place in the east bay. Every time I go it's the same consistent quality and deliciousness. It has everything I look for in a breakfast because I'm a savory gal. I recommend just getting everything on the menu and sharing with friends. The crepe is a must though!! It's thin and flaky, with the savory egg/sauce/pickles and the crispy youtiao (Chinese donut), you get ALL the textures. The tea eggs are great and if it's a chilly morning, I recommend getting a hot soy milk! It's not sweet, so just be aware! They only have two little tables with chairs so most people just pick up to go. The lady behind the window is always kind and they're always quick. So perfect for a quick breakfast or if you want to sit and chat with friends, you can do that too!

I would recommend this place if you like authentic Tanjin pancakes. It's quite different from the northern China style. Service is really good. The owner is really friendly and helpful. This is more like a hole in the wall kind of place. They serve to go food only, really limited selection of food too. But when we are waiting in line, we heard other customers saying that they drove from far away to get this pancakes.

Really glad I found this place! I only tried the jianbing but it's pretty solid. Def not the best I've had by any means but the flavors pretty good. It also tastes really clean and there was a good balance between all the different ingredients. There wasn't any line and I waited around 10 minutes for my order. This spot is pretty small and is togo only.

I happened to walk by and saw the posted menu included jianbing crepe! Having lived in China when I was young and jianbing crepe a daily breakfast food, I had to try - and this did not disappoint! SO Amazingly delicious - anyone who is craving a hearty breakfast made right in front of you should stop by! Protein packed too. Very friendly business. 10/10. I was a bit skeptical at first when I walked by since Yelp only had one review but on Google there are 100s of reviews - awesome place!

Yummy jianbing (added sausage), iced soy milk (didn't need the sugar), and tea eggs. I called to order beforehand so it was ready to pick up

The food is amazing, just like the traditional Chinese egg crepe. They are freshly made so there will be some wait. Service is good. They also serve soy milk. The price is relatively high but I feel it worths the taste.

Very authentic and delicious Chinese crepe - my go-to place whenever I crave for this specialty street food. It brings back childhood memoies.

Tian Jin Dumplings is a hole-in-the-wall shop in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood that specializes in a few select items, namely their wonton soup, crepes, tea eggs, and soy milk. For the purpose of this review, I will focus on their Savory Tianjin Crepe ($7.85). A tianjin crepe (also known as jianbing) contains eggs, scallions, Chinese crullers (also known as youtiao or Chinese donuts!), and a spicy chili sauce (you can choose not to include it, but it's recommended!) What stood out to me first was how steamy the crepes were. The owners told me it was going to be fresh and hot, and they were not kidding! Had to double bag it and everything. The next thing I noticed was how huge the portion size was. You get two crepes, each crepe containing two crullers. Crullers are generally filling on their own. Combine them with the typical macros of the eggs and you might look to save some crepe bites for the trip home. Then, we come to the actual taste. Indeed, these crepes make for a great afternoon meal! The eggs and cullers together get you tender, airy bites. Very savory as the name suggests! I especially enjoyed the spicy sauce filling. It has this ambrosial bean paste profile that subtly hits you on the backend, a wonderful complement to the main ingredients. Don't worry if you're not a fan of spicy food! The spicy sauce is more mellow and savory than it is scorching hot. What could bring the score up for me is if the cruller had more character to it! It did not have the crispy texture I know it can have. It was far too chewy even on first bite. Because the eggs are already soft, it may dull the texture to have the fried ingredient also soft. I've had jianbing before in the mainland, and in spite of its countless variations, its mainstay is in fact the crispiness. Perhaps that's how the owners intended their crepes to taste, in which case I will leave my take for others to read. Each order takes 4-6 minutes to complete. Be mindful of the parking situation in Chinatown; I simply parked at a nearby parking garage. No line on a Sunday afternoon. Wholesome staff! Next time I come back to Tian Jin Dumplings, I will pair their crepes with their soy milk! Or I could look into getting their wonton soup. Regardless, it was a nice experience and I can see myself coming back here if I'm in the area.

Always loved this place and still do. Will miss the old owners and their generosity but LOVE how the new owners make the crepes even bigger than before (for the same price)! The sauce is lighter and lacks the onions they used to have in the recipe. They added a few things to the menu like the option to have a sausage crepe as well as banana and peach flavored soy milk. The only thing I would change is the wait time, which went from typically 5 minutes to about 15, which doesn't deter me from coming back but is definitely something to account for. Will definitely be returning for more!

Love it. Always good breakfast option for me. And their setup is so clean. Everything is visible.

I used to love this place but I'm sad to see that their service is going downhill after the ownership change. I came for some soy milk and waited for 30+ minutes when there were only 3 customers in front of me. When I got to the front of the line, one of the two owners told me to wait while the other one walked up and just stared at me without telling me I could start ordering until I asked if I could order. (I guess that explains the wait) I got 2 orders of the soy milk, and one of the owners didn't even know how much to charge me and had to ask the other person. I'd say get your customer service and price list down before opening for business. The wait is just ridiculous. Soy milk was aight

This is a hole in a wall across from Bank of America and the Pacific Renaissance Plaza. Not a restaurant for you to dine in, only take out. The place is has 2 worker - which I believe are husband and wife. They are both friendly and quick service. Noted that this place only accept cash or Venmo ( which you can scan the QR code) The JianBing which consist of - Chinese donut, scallions, mustard pickles and option: chili sauce. I recommend adding a bit of spice! The Chinese donut was not as crisp as I hope, but over the flavor was there! The soy milk, you can either request sweetened or unsweetened also temperature could be cold or hot. I requested it hot and lightly sweetened. Pairs PERFECTLY with the JianBing. I definitely will be back!

Note: Score is only for food. I was searching for places open in the morning, found this place, it looked unique (haven't seen anything like this), and gave it a try...and oh boy, I loved the Tian Jin Crepe (with sausage); Chinese donut and sausage wrapped in egg with a little hot sauce. I rarely give anything full marks, but this was so good, I have to give it 5 stars. The place is fairly hidden and you can pass by it thinking that it's closed. Only indicator that identifies it as open is the "open" light sign and the open window with the flaps swaying in the wind. The posters that line the glass windows...are all faded to oblivion...should probably reprint those. You can pay either in cash or venmo.

We tried the wonton soup, hot soy milk, and tian jin crepe, and everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and nice and hot! The soup is wonderful, light, with ribboned eggs and seaweed in the broth, and the wontons are delicious. The soy milk is fresh and hot! And the tian jin was a large portion, filling, hot and delicious This spot is great for take out, because as of now there is no indoor dining.

*****Customer Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic***** Jianbing guozi is a savory crepe consists of eggs, youtiao (Chinese donut), and pickled mustard greens. Its history can be traced all the way back to the Three Kingdoms period, when military cooks were ordered to make wheat flour crepes on shields over a flame for hungry soldiers. Nearly two millenniums later, it has evolved into a popular breakfast item that is enjoyed throughout China, especially in Tianjin and its neighboring areas. Tian Jin Dumplings is the only place I know of in the East Bay that serves this delicious snack. I came here to get one in the morning of 12/15/2020. When I walked up, the lady boss greeted me. She was very polite and friendly. I didn't notice any COVID-19 related safety measures. It didn't really matter since they are a takeout only shop. I ordered a jianbing guozi ($6.75, they call it "Savory Tianjin Crepe"). Her husband (I presumed) went to work immediately. The preparation and taste were very authentic. The soft egg crepe, crispy youtiao, and crunchy pickled mustard greens provided nice textural contrast. I loved the chili paste they used. It was spicy but not overbearing. If I had to pick on one thing, it would be that the youtiao was not as airy as I would like. Next time you are in Oakland Chinatown, give this place a try! It's a taste of China that you can't find in ordinary Chinese restaurants. 4 solid stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Cash and Venmo only. - Takeout only.

Where's the dumpling? And where's the storefront? And where are the people? Pivot to a takeout storefront a few doors away from the original dumpling location due to the pandemic. Little shops need to do whatever necessary to stay afloat, thus open a takeout place with a very limited menu - four items available near 3:30pm closing on a Wednesday. Note: Most of Oakland Chinatown closes early due to the predatory violence happening in the community. We were cautious as Franklin Street is a one-way thoroughfare with a pedestrian stoplight right in front of the takeout place. Cars stop right in front and you just can't help to be watchful for quick snatch and go's.... sad to say this but shitake mushroom happens. The limited menu for the day - - Tianjin Egg Crepe (Chinese Doughnut - Churro "Youtiao" wrapped in an egg pickled-veggie crepe) - a bit dense on the doughnut, need for a sauce like Hoisin or Sweet Hot Sauce - Tea Eggs - flavorful, inexpensive and nutritious - Tianjin Won Ton - we did not order - Warm Unflavored Soymilk - sugar packets available Note: Eat the crepe while it's hot. Dumplings available early?

10/10 forever! This is my absolute go-to in Oakland Chinatown when I'm looking for a savory, quick bite (something to tide me over while I wait for Vien Huong). Their egg crepe (Chinese doughnut wrapped in egg crepe) is delicious. Their tea eggs are consistent. The service is friendly and quick! And I love that you can use Venmo to pay :) highly, highly recommend if you're in the area. No photos because I always eat too quickly, heh.

Tian Jin Dumplings has been on my to-try list for a while now since I love Chinese crepes. With all the commotions that have been going on around Oakland Chinatown, thought I should come support local businesses in the area. They have a small menu, so I decided to get one of each item to try (except for the tea eggs). Perfect amount of food to share among two people! - Tian Jin crepes: youtiao (Chinese donut) wrapped in fried egg. They asked if I wanted it spicy and I said mild (wasn't spicy at all, should have gotten it full spicy). I thoroughly enjoyed this but wished it was a bit more flavorful (maybe more sauce drizzled on top or to dip in). - soy milk: hot homemade soy milk! It came unsweetened but they do provide sugar packets for you to sweeten it up to your liking. - dumpling soup: the soup itself was bland but the dumplings were very flavorful! Perfect for when you just want a light meal. Overall, a great place to stop by if you're looking for something not too heavy for breakfast or lunch. Cash/Venmo only. Metered parking.

This past weekend, I was hanging out in Chinatown and my usual dim sum take-out place -- Taoyuan Pastry, was closed due to renovations. Dissappointed, I quickly hopped on Yelp and started looking around for alternatives. When I saw Tian Jin Dumplings, I immediately stopped scrolling. After having jian bing in San Francisco at Tai Chi Jianbing years ago, I've been on the hunt for good jian bing in the Bay Area. It's one of my favorite foods in the world: every time I'm in Taiwan, that's one of the first breakfast items I order. The jian bing at Tian Jin was such a satisfying meal. It's crunchy, it's spicy (if you want it to be), it's light, it's portable, and it's relatively inexpensive. The only thing missing that would make the jian bing perfect would the the option to add pork floss. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood, and be sure to grab a cup of the soy milk with your meal. Walk slowly or you're sure to miss the small booth that Tian Jin Dumpling resides in.

Came here the other day and was glad that they're still open! Good spot for a quick jian bing and tea egg!

Love this little place! This is the perfect place to pick up a quick savory breakfast before a road trip! The menu isn't big, but they're great at making what they do have. I ordered the Tian Bing and Wonton Soup. For the Tian Bing, I got half Chinese donut and half sausage. It was super yummy; salty and spicy! The Wonton Soup cake piping hot-careful to not burn your tongue. It was good and the wontons are soft and flavorful. The service was also great and the waitress put a table out for us to dine outside. I'd definitely recommend this place!

I stopped here for a quick breakfast bite, if you don't pay attention, you almost miss it. The storefront is really small with two small foldable tables outside to sit at. I got their classic TianJin Crepe (get it spicy, the sauce really compliments it well), two tea eggs, and some sweet soy milk. It's incredibly filling and the perfect breakfast on a Sunday morning. The service was speedy and the owners were very polite. Also, they only take cash or Venmo. I will definitely be stopping by this hole-in-the-walk place again!

Nice little spot on the edge of Chinatown, you order from the street and get your order from a window. Love how it's a place basically frozen in time since 90s chinatown with a perfect sun-faded tiny menu w/ cheesy happy face I hope never goes away. Tianjin Crepe is the thing to order from here, it's piping hot when its fresh and it comes in a bag. Ours tasted good but on the short walk from here to Blue Bottle the steam made the chinese donut a little soggy. Next time we will get to it faster...the pickled vegetables also give it a unique flavor. Tea egg was OK, wouldn't get it again next time but it tasted fine.

A Chinese crepe worth driving across the bridge for!! I LOVE the Tian Jin crepe here and believe it might be the best value for quantity and quality Chinese breakfast in the Bay Area. The crepe itself is thin eggy and floury, that has a porous texture perfect texture for hugging the hoisin and hot sauce that is slathered on it. The crepe is wrapped around 2 you tiao and some pickles which make for a perfect bite! Would recommend eating it right away (aka in your car) to prevent sogginess but hey sometimes you can't help it. It's also only ~$6!! Soy milk is also very tasty and fresh. If you are driving in, it's nice to call your order in ahead as there may be a line. There really isn't any parking in the area, but several curbs to idol while waiting. I live in SF and regularly drive over the Bay Bridge to come eat this for breakfast every few weekends - highly highly recommend!

Frustrated and conflicted. 1) really glad this place and style of Chinese breakfast sandwich / snack exists. 2) their prices just keep on rising and rising. First bought it at less than $6 a few years ago. Today I paid $11. From when I bought last one 15 days ago, prices rose from $9 to $11. That's 22 percent inflation over less than one month. In a period where inflation is supposed to be falling. 3) they sometimes put in a sausage which is delicious and I love it, but it's so inconsistent. This time i specifically asked if there was a sausage inside. He said yes, and when I got to car, no sausage. Maybe 1 in 3 times we get one. The combo of 20+ percent price hikes and missing ingredients is so infuriating. I could not think of a better example of suckflation, where prices rise while the food also gets cheaper and suckier. Such a bummer.

A legit hole-in-the-wall because the owners have a small storefront with basically fold out chairs/tables. The food here is a 4/5 but the service and the fact that this place is owned by an elderly couple easily bumps this to a 5/5. Whenever I come, I always get the Savory Egg Crepe and tea egg. The savory crepe is v filling and honestly, just need half for a person. Eating it alongside the tea egg is a delicious meal. The chinese donuts are not made in-house; i think they actually just grab from one of the chinese restaurants inside the little plaza across the street. Overall, a wholesome place that makes you feel at home eating with your grandparents. P.S. They take venmo too if you ever don't have cash/card with you!

A hole in the wall/booth on the edge of Chinatown. Simple menu and simple but tasty food. They are known for jianbing, which is what I got. Still need to try the wontons, tea eggs, and fresh soy milk. Seems to be owned and run by a very nice couple, who wore masks. Cash/Venmo. There are no dumplings on the menu

Unsweetened hot soy milk is perfect. Jianbing was solid, crispy and eggy and a little spicy. It's not actually a Chinese doughnut on the inside though, it's a skinny fried cracker. Not much pickled veggies either. I think for $10 I wanted it to be a little more generously packed. I'll try with sausage next time. It's just different than the pictures online so I was missing the Chinese doughnut. Maybe they ran out of them and had to substitute? $15 for breakfast is not really that cheap. Especially considering all the inexpensive places in Chinatown.

One of my favorite "hole in the walls" in Chinatown. This restaurant is run by a very nice couple, and the service is very friendly. No indoor seating, but there is a table set up outside for simple dining. This restaurant is known for its crepes, but I did something off the beaten path and ordered everything but the crepe, "for here". As of May 2023, the tea egg cost $1.25, the homemade soymilk cost $3.75, and the wonton soup cost $9.35. If you bring $15 cash, you should have enough to order all three items. All three items were delicious. The soymilk can be ordered sweetened or unsweetened, and hot or cold. I ordered it unsweetened and hot. It paired very well with the wonton soup and the tea egg. Wonton soup came out nice and hot and hit the spot. The tea eggs here are inexpensive, making this a good spot to satisfy cravings for tea eggs. Overall, it's cozy and homemade-style cooking, run by a lovely and kind couple. If you're not looking for fancy fine dining, it's a great spot to grab a light meal.

A little hole in the wall shop! I found this store because I was staying in a hotel close by. I ordered from their small window. I ordered a non-spicy tianjin crepe and sweet soy milk drink. Both were delicious but I would definitely recommend to share a crepe with another person. I couldn't finish it because the portion was huge! For a $10 meal, I left super satisfied and full. The people working at the window finished everything in under 5 minutes so I paid and left pretty quickly. Very good service. Would definitely come again if I'm in the area.

I have been living in northern China for 20 years, and I like crepe very much. I have tasted crepes from many different countries including France and the United States. The crepes in An's Canteen combine the fragrance and soul of traditional Tianjin pancakes, as well as the taste and proportion of French crepe. In particular, if you don't add fried dough sticks in the crepe but something called fried cracker, which makes the texture and flavor of the whole crepe better. Just looking at the crepe from An's Canteen you can smell the great flavor of spring onion and egg combined with the sauce(all the ingredients A used are very good). I also tasted the chicken soup wonton and tea eggs, which are awesome as well. In An's Canteen I not only feel the taste of home, but also the temperature of Chinese food. The new owner An is a young handsome guy, he may let more people know and love traditional Chinese food.

Not my first choice in the area to grab a little something for breakfast, but not a bad spot either. Despite the name, Tian Jin Dumplings does not actually feature dumplings on their menu (anymore). Rather, this humble little take-out window abbreviated their menu offerings to wonton soup, a savory/salty crepe, tea eggs, and homemade soy milk. The limited menu means they can focus on the quality of those four items. I just think they could be a little better. ___FOOD___ Tian Jin Crepe ($8): This consists of egg, green onion, Chinese doughnut, parsley, preserved vegetable, sweet flour sauce, and chili sauce. This was pretty decent/comforting and the portion size was sufficient. I share the sentiment of other reviewers that the crepe would benefit greatly from a crispier doughnut. The one used is more on the soft and greasy side. Additionally, the friendly woman behind the counter asked me if I preferred a spicy crepe. Whatever she added wasn't spicy at all. Rather, there was a pronounced chili flavor sans heat. Still, this was tasty enough to warrant a return visit. Soy Milk: Honestly not much to say here. It was tasty enough and served piping hot. They do not include sugar, however, sugar packets are located next to the register so you can make this as sweet as you want. ___AMBIANCE___ Lol it's a takeout window in Oakland Chinatown...As for seating, previous reviews suggested there are only two small tables located right outside the window. However, apparently the owner stashes an extra table and some chairs somewhere inside the kitchen. I was posted up along the wall (since there was no available table) when a couple requested seating after placing their order. I was expecting the woman inside to deny the request, but I heard a commotion and suddenly there was more seating. Not sure if happens regularly or if you need to be a regular to warrant extra seating. Perhaps give this a try if you need to sit down. ___SERVICE___ The woman working here was hella nice! That positive and friendly attitude really helped me start off my morning right. My food was ready in a few minutes too.

This was so delicious I got the Szechuan, a tea egg, and hot soy milk. The portions were huge so I had half for breakfast one day and half for breakfast the next day. The youtiao were so good and not greasy which made me wonder if he makes them himself because the ones you buy at 99 Ranch are generally terrible. Cash or Venmo only.

A small mom & pop shop with only four things on their menu. Cash only but they take Venmo! My friends and I came for the Jian Bing (scrambled egg crepe with Chinese fried donut stick in the middle), and homemade hot soy milk. The Jian Bing was a large portion! Had hoisin sauce in the middle but could have used more sauce and flavor/spice. 4 stars for portion/price; 3 stars for flavor/taste. It would have been more amazing if the fried donut stick were freshly fried. The hot soy milk is slightly sweet (if opting for sweet). There's two tables and some stools outside the shop for eating. A kind Chinese couple runs the shop. Can ask for sriracha sauce if you need more hot sauce!

Wonderful no frills place to grab some youtiao. Love that it's wrapped in eggs. The fresh soy milk was real tasty! The sweet and the non sweet were both fantastic.

Finally got to try this place. The place is very unassuming, but the owners are super nice and easy to understand. They speak at least English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, but who knows, maybe they speak more languages. The savory tianjin crepes were good, but I wished there was more preserved vegetables. Also it was a little dry. Definitely big enough for a single meal. Not too shabby for a quick bite. I might consider the won ton soup next time.

At first, I was definitely skeptical of this place because it was literally a hole in the wall, a stall with a limited menu, in the middle of Oakland Chinatown. I honestly wasn't sure what to order so I opted for one of everything on the menu. There's not really much seating nearby so we ordered at the stall and took our food home. It doesn't say so on the menu, but they asked me to choose some options with the crepe: sausage, a Chinese donut (you tiao), or both. I wasn't sure what that meant so I opted for both, and they folded in both items with the crepe. I saw that others who opted for the donut got it on the side, so know what you want before ordering! All of their food items were delicious. The soymilk is unsweetened but had a strong soy taste to it, like it was freshly grounded. The wonton soup reminded me a bit of egg drop soup with some small pieces of wonton in it. The tea egg was on par and their signature crepe, needless to say, was great and survived the car ride home. I hope they survive the pandemic and I'd like to be back to support small businesses!

Love this joint! Cute hole in the wall take out window that sells only a couple items. I went on a Saturday afternoon and decided to eat at the bench outside. We ordered 1 crepe ($6), 2 tea eggs ($0.80 each) and soy milk ($2.50). We were actually going to order 2 crepes but the owner showed us the portion and explained that 1 order is 2 portions. I really appreciated that she warned us because otherwise we would've been uncomfortably full. Love that she was looking out even though it meant she sold 1 less crepe. The crepe was very tasty, good amount of saltiness and flavor from the pickled vegetable. I did feel that the Chinese donut could have been a little more crisp but I'm def not complaining. Delicious! The tea eggs were also on point. Soy milk was lukewarm so a little disappointed but I liked that it was homemade and unsweetened.

A must-try place for its soymilk (ikr) cash/venmo ORDERS: --soy milk (unsweetened): warmed-up, most enjoyable before it gets cold --tian jin crepe (egg + twisted donut w/ the option of spicy): it's a delicious snack in China, but the rendition of here isn't the best (but it's still good). I wished the donut was crunchier instead, it was on the soggier side. --tea eggs: average, nothing special Given that this is one of the few places that offer this snack, I would gladly revisit.

A literal hole in the wall kind of place. It took me a few minute to spot it. Definitely have to look carefully or you can walk right past it. I came here specifically for their soy milk. Not many places make their soy milk in house anymore. Can really taste the creaminess of soy beans that you only get when it's fresh. I got one sweet and one savory and the sweet was my preference. Had just the right amount of sweetness. I also grabbed a couple of tea eggs. They were a bit on the pricey side and not much tea flavor. Think more soy sauce eggs than tea eggs. That being said, they were still pretty good.