An’s Canteen

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.

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.

This is authentic Tian Jin jianbing that is made of mung bean instead of flour. Mung bean is special because it has a much better texture, high in protein and fiber. The taste is great, not ontological salty and not plain, not too sweet. It is just right. Highly recommend!

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

This is a take out only place. The Jianbing and wonton are pretty good.

I miss the older couple that ran this place before, but happy that the menu hasn’t changed. I always get the bian jing and the warm soy milk. Brought a friend along and now he’s a fan too! Great place to bike to after riding by the lake. There’s a couple of chairs and small tables on the sidewalk, so you don’t have to wait to get home to eat.

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.

The dough of the jianbing was done perfectly right, I’m more used to having crisps inside instead of youtiao though. And could probably use some cilantro and more sesame seeds too to make it more like what I remembered from China. The soy milk was really good, we got the sweet version. Tea eggs were flavorful and not overwhelming. The wonton soup was also fairly good. I really appreciate restaurants who do a few things but do them really well, and even though this place’s menu is only 4 items long, I really do appreciate it.