Kitchen Story Oakland
New American restaurant · Rockridge
5422 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Highlights
Fusion of Californian & Asian brunch specialties, incl. Millionaire's Bacon
Fusion of Californian & Asian brunch specialties, incl. Millionaire's Bacon
"Yes, the food at this Asian-leaning brunch spot is prime content for your social feed, but it's also punchy. Like the original SF outpost, decadent dishes are portioned for a herd of bison, and just really damn good. You’ll find deep-fried, mascarpone-filled french toast topped with rich honey butter, a face-sized galbi omurice covered in velvety demi-glace, and a spicy Bloody Mary garnished with a candied bacon slab and more vegetables than Alice Waters’s garden. For a place where the food goes maximalist, the dining room is demure—it looks like a breakfast nook with dark wood accents and checkerboard floors—and isn’t as loud or chaotic as its sister location. " - julia chen 1, lani conway
"Yes, the food at this Asian-leaning brunch spot is prime content for your social feed, but it also delivers punchy flavors. Like the original SF outpost, dishes are decadent, portioned for a herd of bison, and just really damn good. You’ll find deep-fried, mascarpone-filled french toast topped with rich honey butter, a face-sized galbi omurice covered in velvety demi-glace, and a spicy Bloody Mary garnished with a candied bacon slab and more vegetables than Alice Waters’s garden. For a place where the food goes maximalist, the dining room is demure—it looks like a breakfast nook with dark wood accents and checkerboard floors—and isn’t as loud or chaotic as its sister location." - Lani Conway
"This Rockridge restaurant serves brunch every day. The menu aims to offer something for everyone, from pancakes and Benedicts to morning fare with Korean and other international influences: omurice, morning tacos with kalbi, and Korean fried chicken and waffles." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria
"While Kitchen Story leans far more into the “inspired” part of “Korean-inspired,” there are some interesting takes on Korean food here and it’s packaged to go quite well. Of particular interest is the Tornado Galbi Omurice, which is both visually and gustatorily stimulating. The demi on the egg is great and there are nice chunks of short rib embedded inside. If you’re craving a Korean-style brunch, their Korean Fried Chicken and Waffle Bites hit the spot between savory and sweet. Call in or order online, with delivery available via the third-party apps." - Noah Cho
"Castro-area restaurant Kitchen Story is opening a second location in Rockridge, SFist reports. The restaurant, which is known for its 'Millionaire’s Bacon' (that is, bacon covered in sugar and spices) is owned by Hoyul Steven Choi, who is also behind Sweet Maple, Blackwood, and Berkeley Social Club. SFist notes that the menu at the new Kitchen Story will have more of a Korean influence, including 'a dish inspired by the hit art-house film Parasite, called Jjapaguri, which combines Millionaire’s Bacon with two classic Korean instant noodles.' Expect the 5422 College Avenue spot to open in the next few weeks." - Eve Batey
