New Gold Medal Restaurant

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New Gold Medal Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Chinatown

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389 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607

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Classic Cantonese cooking: dry-fried beef chow fun, pork-and-century-egg jook  

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+1 510 465 1940
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"The Chinatown standby is no longer a destination for 2 a.m. jook runs — its new hours during the shelter-in-place order are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. But New Gold Medal is still the go-to spot for classic Cantonese cooking: dry-fried beef chow fun, pork-and-century-egg jook, barbecue rice plates, and shrimp over scrambled egg." - Luke Tsai

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"The Oakland Chinatown standby is no longer a destination for 2 a.m. jook runs — its new hours during the coronavirus shelter-in-place order are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily — but New Gold Medal is still the go-to spot for classic Cantonese cooking: for barbecue rice plates, pork-and-century-egg jook, and big plates of dry-cooked beef chow fun. Call in your order (510-465-1940) or get delivery via DoorDash or Postmates." - Luke Tsai

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"This Cantonese spot in Chinatown is open for takeout, as well as delivery via DoorDash." - Luke Tsai

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C Lu

Google
This is a locals go-to for decades. From seafood to meat dishes all your traditional Chinese dishes can be found here. Nothing is amaricanized like the panda food. You can’t go wrong with bbq duck, wontons, salt n pepper fried pork chops, chow meins, and even vegetarian options are good here. Lobster and crabs are also delicious. Bring your friends or family here and eat an authentic Chinese meal here. It’s almost a whole in the wall so no need to dressed up. Don’t forget to follow me on IG for more great foodie spots to try! @Only1Christinelu

Ed Richards

Google
The first thing that needs to be said is that Oakland Chinatown is now a dangerous and depressing wasteland, especially after 5 pm when all the sane shopkeepers pull down their graffiti-encrusted metal blinds. Keep this in mind if you are interested in eating here. I have been eating at NGM whenever I have been in the area for about 20 years. I hadn't visited in a while so it was very sad to see the state of the area. There was a specific notice taped above our table warning us to not leave valuables in our car. How's that for ambiance? The food was still very good. That fact accounts for most of this restaurant's three-star score. I ordered Chicken with Black Bean Sauce over rice, my dining companion had Chicken with Salted Fish fried rice. Maybe my expectations were low because of the frightening encounters we had outside, but I was pleasantly surprised by my dish. In my dining companion's words: "It was pretty good. Not the best version of the dish but definitely respectable." Our waitress was glum and largely silent, no doubt wishing she was somewhere else like the rest of us. Didn't see much of her after our food was delivered. My debate over what kind of tip to leave was ended when I noticed a 15% gratuity was automatically added to our tab. Surprise! That pushed our total to $45 for two dishes. All in all, my recent visit was like visiting an old friend who is dying in the hospital. You recognize them and want to remember the good times, but the grim reality of the situation is hard to ignore

Chelle T

Google
Our friend's favorite for porridge. We also ordered crispy chow mein and stir-fried veggies. Tasty and generous portions.

Sujata Singhal

Google
Food is delicious- they made us a couple of vegetarian dishes to order, and the hit the spot. I hope the owner Casey sees this because he walked us to our car as we did not know the neighborhood. What a sweet man. I highly recommend this place

D

Google
I really liked some dishes here — the shrimp fried rice and beef with bean sprouts chow fun were both excellent! But the roast duck was a huge letdown. The skin was crispy, but the portion was mostly back or rib bones with almost no meat or fat — just skin over bone. For something they’re known for, it felt like we got the scraps. Disappointing and definitely not worth the price. I can't get over how bad the roast duck didn't meet expectations.

Joe A Delgado

Google
Food was good, Wor Won Ton. Service was good. Atmosphere was OK, the place has been here for ages.

Alice Hou

Google
I ordered takeout from New Gold Medal Restaurant and had the Hot & Sour Soup, Baked Pork Chops, and half of a roasted duck. Everything was really tasty. I was surprised by the generous amount of ingredients in the hot and sour soup! The pork chops smelled amazing and tasted even better. The roasted duck was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. They also have a lot of selections on their menu.

marie lorraine mallare jimenez

Google
Truly worth going to eat a family dinner in A Chinatown that’s known for the best Peking Duck!

D J.

Yelp
Hidden gem of the east bay! Never had a bad dish from them. Customer service is top tier.
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Gene C.

Yelp
This review is only for ordering a whole roast pig. I was looking to order a whole pig for a party of 30+ adults and had always wanted to serve a whole pig. I had initially been planning to order a whole lechon/Filipino style pig, but there are not many vendors capable of selling whole pig and instead sell you pork belly rolls, and I was calling too late before a holiday weekend so they had sold out. I was also aware that Chinese restaurants can roast a whole pig, so I pivoted my search to Oakland Chinatown. (FYI, many Chinese restaurants do not directly advertise that they will sell you a whole pig, but if they are roasting traditional HK/Cantonese style meats with char siu and roasted ducks/chickens hanging in the window, AND you see a quarter of a pig hanging by the butcher block that they carve up to sell crispy pork, then it's likely that they can sell you a whole one.) The internet initially led me to Sun Hing across the street, so I went to do a taste test that was overall pretty good, 7/10, and suitable for the party. While shopping for fruit at a neighboring store, I walked by New Gold Medal and saw the pig hanging in the store, and so I decided to try their pork on a whim. The meat here was less salty and less intense with the five spice and Chinese cooking wine (a good thing), more juicy and tender, and with more thin and crisp skin compared to the thicker, more bubbly Chinese chicarron style from Sun Hing, which was more like what I had in mind; overall I give the pork an 8.5/10. Unlike many other stores, New Gold Medal won't give you a flat price on a pig but will sell you the non-suckling pig at $12/pound of cooked meat; as a comparison, other Chinese restaurants quoted me $360-$400 for a 40-45 lb roasted pig. After reading many reviews of how other restaurants sell pigs that appear to be missing meat in the belly region and leave buyers feeling ripped off, I felt that paying by the pound was a more honest and less problematic approach. I put down a $100 deposit 3 on a Thursday for a Sunday pickup of a 37 lb roasted pig that ultimately cost me ~$450, which was around $50-$100 more expensive than the other shops, but I was ultimately extremely satisfied with the results. We picked up the pig less than an hour before our party, and the meat was still warm, juicy, and richly flavorful by the time I started carving, and there was plenty of crispy pig skin for everyone. (I believe you can request that the restaurant carve it for you for an additional fee.) Even my Korean in-laws, who typically don't care for food with strong five spice seasoning, loved the meat and skin. There was so much meat, we wound up giving 1/3 of the pig away to our guests in takeout containers. My overall satisfaction with this place is really high, I would absolutely recommend their crispy roast pork and I'm now interested in trying their other dishes in the future.
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Angela D.

Yelp
After a concert at the Paramount Friday, we were hungry and found this spot via Instagram (several bloggers). I was a little taken aback but pushed forward and I'm glade I did. The food was amazing! War wonton soup, shrimp fried rice and sesame chicken. Old school Chinese food with veggies, mushrooms and fresh shrimp and chicken, delicious. The leftovers the next day were even better. The service was very good too! They got our order perfect. Thank you New Gold Medal for the food, service and braving it through, I'll be back.
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Alicia A.

Yelp
Old school restaurant. No frills. Many options to order from. We usually walk in and plop ourselves down to an empty table. Menus already on table. Once orders placed, food comes out pretty quickly. We had the bbq items,rice plate's, noodles. Food comes out piping hot, portions are smaller now but still enough to feed the family. Always end up ordering the roast pork appetizer, beef chow fun, salted fish and chicken fried rice. Their salt and pepper ribs are good, scrambled eggs either shrimp was very tasty. Great late night spot.
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Steve D.

Yelp
Food is good, prices are high, and after work it's the only place open in Oakland Chinatown. I'm going to be honest here, I haven't been to Chinatown after work in years. That's because my favorite place, Yung Kee, isn't open late anymore. But yesterday I had to kill some time in Oakland, so I decided to cruise thru Chinatown at around 8pm. Chinatown after regular business hours is a ghost town. It's sad and depressing. New Gold Medal Restaurant was the only thing open, so I went in and looked over the menu. I ordered Chicken Chow mein + Wor Won Ton Soup for $43! Yikes! A whole Roast Duck costs $31.95, I passed on the duck. FOOD: The food is good. The Wor Won Ton Soup as takeout comes in 3 containers- broth, dumplings, and meat & veggies. You need a pot at home to mix it. (So, you can't eat it in your car). After mixing, you will get a nice rich broth, lots won ton, meat and veggies. Price $13.95. The Chow Mein was fair. $16.95 for a pile of thick ropey egg noodles and some chicken pieces. SERVICE: This is an old school Chinese Restaurant. I'm 2nd Gen ABC*, I grew up going to places like this. Service is a bit abrupt and very direct. I can see how some people might feel disrespected here. AMBIANCE: The place looks old and a bit dirty. Hey, it's stays open until 3am and it survived the Covid-19 shutdown. They remodelled the layout of the place. The takeout area is larger, and the dining room is more separate. So, dine-in or takeout, Gold Medal Restaurant is still serving good Chinese food. * 2nd Generation, American Born Chinese
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Tina K.

Yelp
Definitely my go-to place in Oakland Chinatown! I often get the roast duck to-go. Always a feast! And open really late.
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Chadie G.

Yelp
This place has been around since my high school times!!!!! It's a go to location when in the area looking for late night eats. Food comes out fast, ample serving and the flavors is nostalgic. Depending on the day and time, it can be a short wait for a table. Parking can be challenging and a risk at night. Just don't leave anything visible in your car. Old school vibes; great for big groups or small, they will make it work. That's the kind of service you will get. Always a good time coming out to Chinatown!!!!
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Ashley W.

Yelp
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Food was amazing here! We initially planned to go across the street but the place was closed and we decided to try this spot that looked popping at 9:30pm on an otherwise dead street on a Tuesday night. Our group of 5 got seated without a wait and all other tables were filled. I'd say the star dish out of what we ordered was the tomato beef crispy noodle which was flavorful, saucy and crispy. The beef chow fun, salt and pepper tofu, salty fish tofu clay pot were really good! The roasted duck wonton noodle soup was decent but didn't stand out when compare to the other dishes we had. Service was surprisingly good considering there was only one waitress running around by herself. Can't say much for ambiance since it's the typical cantonese bbq style restaurant ambiance that I'm not a fan of but I'd say it feels authentic.
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Catherine C.

Yelp
Love this place. The service is great and so is their food. Definitely will dine there again. The ambiance is very welcoming.
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Lea S.

Yelp
I've been coming to New Gold Medal, since before it was "new" and just gold medal years ago (20 years ago maybe?). It's been a Chinatown staple for as long as I can remember. Known for being open late, having a HUGE menu, and bbq/peking duck hanging from its window display, it checks all the boxes for classic no frills American Chinese food. It's easy to get a table basically at any time, and expect quick, sometimes brusk, service. Whether you order Peking duck, fried rice, Mongolian beef or lobster chow mein it will come out with a large, tasty and hot plate of food. My husband and I usually get take out from here because it's often quick and easy to call in an order. Our favorites are the bbq pork wonton soup, chicken Hong Kong style chow mein, walnut prawns, and salt a pepper chicken wings. For me, I have not had a better wonton soup, the soup is perfectly savory with a hint of sweetness, the wontons have large chunks of shrimp and the pork is super tasty with a sweet and savory glaze. According to one woman who works there this is one of their most popular dishes! One thing to be aware of is it's not exactly cheap, but I think it's worth it.
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Sean R.

Yelp
Delicious food, especially the roast pork and duck, served fresh. There's ample seating upstairs if required. However, service lacks friendliness, likely due to language barriers. Prices have increased, as is the trend everywhere. Additionally, finding parking can be challenging.
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Reeven S.

Yelp
An authentic Chinese restaurant opened until 3 AM? Say less. If you ever have those random after-hour Asian food cravings, this is the perfect place for you! I have been here twice, one from several years ago, and another from a few weeks ago, and nothing has really changed. The service was still pretty good -- the servers were very attentive and the food was brought fast. They have a great menu with multiple options to choose from. Of course, this is family-style, so my friends ordered the following: - Beef Fried Rice: typical authentic Chinese fried rice, no complaints here - Golden Crispy Chicken: This was probably my favorite dish that we ordered. Very crispy and flavorful chicken. Love the prawn chips - Egg Foo Yung: First time trying egg foo yung, and it was great. Love the silky, soft texture and perfect sauce pairing - Sweet & Sour Chicken: Appreciated how the chicken was not soggy despite being drenched in sauce. - Beef Chow Mein: typical chow mein, also appreciated how they did not overload it with soy sauce & oyster sauce, so it was not as salty as other chow mein from other places Overall, this place is perfect for family-style cuisine. For an expensive price, great service, and huge serving portions, I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Adam K.

Yelp
Visited this restaurant late at night in the morning of a next day with a couple friends after a concert nearby. Since it was one of the only open restaurants, it was a godsend for our late night hunger. Coming from the LA area, with Hong Kong-style cafes and restaurants galore, this was as good as it gets. From the hanging roasting pigs and steaming to-go options that you see coming through the doors, to the Cantonese-speaking servers dishing out orders and cleaning tables, it felt just like home to me. I wanted something warm and filling, so I got the beef brisket noodle soup. It was relatively cheap compared to other meals I've had in the Bay Area. The portion was big, and the beef brisket was plentiful and chewy. The noodles were thin and held up well in the salty broth, and topped with some green onion and chili oil made for a satisfying early morning meal. The only downside is that parking outside could be a pain during daytime hours. Be prepared to drive around a while if you plan to come here during the weekends or around rush hour weekdays.
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Richard R.

Yelp
If you hungry and it's late and want good eats, you come here, I don't make the rules, you just come here or Shooting Star down the street. It's good Chinese food, get you a wonton soup or some fried rice I guess.
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Peter L.

Yelp
First visit in OAK Chinatown in 4 yrs, the BBQ items were just ok. Got the 2 bbq combo lunch plate: crispy pork & charsiu bbq pork. The charsiu was good: fatty, sweet & succulent. The crispy pork was bland, dry, cold & stale. The skin was not crispy, i felt like chewing boiled leather. Damage was $17.50 for 2 bbq combo.
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Jose Manuel C.

Yelp
My Mrs. Saw that some insta folk made this place viral so we decided to check it out! We had cool staff, the menu is huge, we ordered pork fried rice, beef, chicken and gyozas. The place can get packed so give yourself some time. Even though the food was yummy, it is a bit pricey for the fact that the place is a no decor and service place. A lot of people might feel upset that the place looks old and the food looks that expensive. Even though it was enjoyable the conclusion is a nice facelift to decor or a slight drop in prices would make the vibe of the place match the quality of the food and establishment. I would return just not something I would prioritize.
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Erin S.

Yelp
This is my fav late night spot in the East Bay. I used to go with my parents when I was young. I've tried many things on the menu, but my favorite is the duck noodle won ton soup. Their duck is so good! The only thing that I remember not liking was the pot stickers. It's definitely not a "nice" restaurant, but the food is good and comes out quickly. The service is abrupt but what you'd expect. They changed the layout a little, and the takeout side is bigger.
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Dani. E.

Yelp
0.5* out of 5 If you like the taste of TASTELESS duck bone (Roasted Duck) this is the place FOR YOU! I was completely fooled by the pictures & presentation of the plated roasted duck via Yelp reviews. It was barely warm to the touch, kinda like it was fresh outta the fridge or freezer (ion know, u choose). It had very little duck meat, NO fat, but BIG bone to taste. The flavor was no where to be found. It was disgusting. It actually had me ready to barf! If you like the taste of TASTELESS less than warm "plain white House special fried rice" AGAIN this is the place FOR YOU! Neither the rice, shrimp, beef, chicken, green onion or eggs had a piece of a HINT of flavor. The bbq pork (in its natural flavor) is the ONLY thing that could be tasted in a bite, but it STILL wasn't the taste of seasoning! Both entrees came with a sauce, but both also tasted like unflavored oil. One black sauce & one red sauce. Customer service, WELL- what's that? My hubbie walked in & was not greeted nor acknowledged (we observed several of "their kind" immediately being greeted), So he stepped outside & placed a phone order incase they made him pay prior to seeing the food as several Yelpers said they experienced being given wrong orders or less than what was ordered & paid for. The wait was short, about 15mins. I'm all for moms & pops aka HOLE in the wall, but with all the monies they're charging folk-a remode/update needs to happen BADLY. All in all... 0.5 star rating is equally split between the bbq pork flavor & the short wait time. No reason the food shouldn't have at the least been PIPING HOT, we started eating in the car immediately after receiving the food. PS Reviews warned about an auto 15% gratuity, but that must be for dine in ONLY. & Also, there are HUNDREDs if not a thousand pictures posted by the same yelper. The pix are redundant & not appealing. I missed the 1st sign given. Learn from my mistakes.

Marlene M.

Yelp
Best Cantonese food we have found in East Bay. Great roast pork and sweet and sour chicken. Service is fast. In order when I am fifteen minutes away and food is always ready for pick up.
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Andrew L.

Yelp
This place used to be so good with people lining up during lunch hours (people from the government offices nearby). So, it was so sad to see this place in its current state; only three tables were taken, and no one lined up for takeout. We were seated promptly, but the server seemed to have no energy to engage us. The floor of the restaurant was so greasy that it was truly a hazzard and unsafe to walk (especially if you walk toward the restroom). We ordered two dishes that day. A fried stuffed tofu (stuffed with shrimp meat) and an oyster clay pot. The fried tofu was good, although the portion was rather small considering how much they charged. The oyster clay pot was not recommended. There were three oysters in there with some mushrooms, meats,...and fried TOFU. The server should have told us that we already ordered fried stuffed tofu and to select another claypot. Besides that, the meats seemed to be days old and tasted tough. The whole dish was so salty. It was definitely not what was expected. It is ashamed that a good authentic Chinese restaurant has turned into this. Sad to see the conditions of the City of Oakland as it is now. Used to go there at least once a month. Good luck to the people running the city! p.s., 15% gratuity was added automatically even for only 2 people dining. Guess the owner can not afford to pay the new increases of minimum wage?
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Khue M.

Yelp
I was craving for some wonton soup, so I decided to stop by this place instead of the usual noodle place that frequent around here. I should of take the emptiness at 10 am as a sign of no good, but no!!!! So I had their wonton noodles soup w roasted duck ($16). Bruh the broth was so bland, it like sipping water. The noodle was a bit soft in texture, and also tasted hella bland since it soaked up all of the bland tasting broth. The duck was on the lean side, but it was also bland like OMG. The wonton did not taste too bad, it got a nice chew, and some tendon bits, but the shrimp was a bit all shivel up, not popping like them ha gao dimsum shrimp popping. Everything tasted so bland. The only thing that had some salt was the wonton and the chili oil. The table did not have any soy sauce bottle or pepper either, it was a bit annoying. The only thing that they gave me was chili oil sauce to eat with the wonton. Mang even the boring Americans cup noodles have more salt content than that bowl of wonton noodle. I am hella mad that I went through all that morning traffic for that sad, bland ass bowl of wonton noodle soup.
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Hoyan L.

Yelp
It's been so long since the last visit. The food is good and what you expect for an OG Cantonese restaurant. Food came hot and all arrived within 15-20 mins, we ordered the walnut prawns, salt and pepper fish fillet, salted fish and tofu pot, beef chow fun, house fried rice, Peking ribs, braised pork belly, and garlic gailan. Walnut prawns, beef chow fun, and fried rice were particularly good while the rest were good for the price. The tofu was just ok since I didn't like the taste of that tofu brand. It's been so long since I've eaten here, need to visit this place again since it was good and the price is good!

Annie Z.

Yelp
overpriced asffff, 3 dishes (1 fried rice, 2 entrees) came out to approx $75. Food was good but ur already in chinatown, there's just as good chinese food for way cheap
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Lele Y.

Yelp
3.5 stars rounding up is a must for a local restaurant who has been staying open until 3am throughout pandemic... Came here late night with a gf Roasted Duck and Wonton Noodle Soup - gf said wonton didn't seem like it was cooked well and also duck was pretty fatty, noodles were standard Beef Chow Fun - standard but good, a lot of bean sprouts and onions though [it might not be like this during the day but after 12am, eh beggars can't be choosers lol] Thanks for staying open so late, and highly recommend if you need a cheap eat in the area, stay safe cause it's not the warmest neighborhood but go support your local businesses!
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Dustin D.

Yelp
Really liked this place. I ordered the Singapore noodles and the sesame chicken and pot stickers. All were delicious. Liked that they are open late. Price was a bit high but portions were large. About $18 per item. Watch out for the auto added tip and then the final has another spot for a tip to be added like they didn't already add the 15% on automatically. A bit shady. Over all I'd definitely go back.
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Amina B.

Yelp
Visited this restaurant with my friend on a Friday night around 7:00pm. The area was dark and deserted. We almost thought the restaurant would be closed. I recommend not to go late at night and avoid taking your car. They also had a sign that said to not leave anything in your car in case of break-ins. This makes me feel like it's common in the area. The service though was nice and they had a lot of different options in the menu. The restaurant was also well kept. However, the food was average. We got the General Tso's Chicken, Spring Vegetable Egg Rolls, Chicken with Vegetable Chow Mein. The general tso's chicken was bland and hard to chew. The taste was decent though. The egg rolls felt like they were only filled with onions and the dipping sauce with it was sour. The chow mein had only bean sprouts and a few spring onions for vegetables and was also bland. It was disappointing because we were looking forward to eat Chinese that day.
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Tanina O.

Yelp
I love this place , i brought my family from soCal here and they're obsessed, now every time we make the trip up north, we always stop by :) I love that they're open till very late, and they have such good variety, there is not one thing i do not like on their menu. I think every thing i have ever ordered has always tasted great !! Try their salted fish fried rice, sizzling rice soup or flat rice noodle with gravy and chicken , those are my favorite

Donald Z.

Yelp
NOT SAFE TO EAT! This restaurant serves lymphatic meat, pork jowl meat. The duck is also super fat and has very suspicious tumor on its neck. I'd sue this restaurant if I can, please feel free to contact me for a class action.
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Brianna R.

Yelp
Oldie but goodie! I've been here more times than I can remember, but I'm finally getting around to writing a review. HIGHLIGHTS: - open late, til 3am! This is so rare in Oakland - food comes out quick, hot, and made to order - service is friendly enough - huge menu, with a little something for everyone - free hot tea (Jasmine, I think), which is a plus on those cold late nights - portions are pretty large Pro tip: unless you really just want one dish, come with a few people and order family style. You get more bang for your buck and can try multiple dishes. My favorite dish is their egg foo yung, but I've never had a dish here that I didn't like. I do think the menu is a tad bit pricey, but it's a sit down meal, with full table service, so it's not too bad. Parking in the area is mostly street parking but if you come late enough, parking will be free. Overall, I really like New Gold Medal. It's solid and consistent.
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Mikey S.

Yelp
NGM has speedy service and menu with plenty of tasty options. Hot tea comes with no question. Great late night, post bar or club spot to grab food. Rn I'm stuck on the SHREADED DUCK PORRIDGE. It's the porridge it's self is pretty basic but, once you season to you liking with soy sauce, chili's and whatnot its good. The duck is flavorful and fatty in all the right places. Shredded to perfection. You can't go wrong ordering here everything is good and comes out piping hot.
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Melissa S.

Yelp
Very tasty and very old school. I real hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in China Town. If you are looking for authentic Chinese, this is your place. All I'd say is it doesn't look like the cleanest place, and that could be do they haven't changed the carpet in year or the decor. For authentic you have to go here.
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Rosunnara R.

Yelp
This is the go to place if you're in the area and want food really late at night. The restaurant might look closed, but you have to look inside. You'll see that it's open with a good amount of people. I usually come with a big group, but I've seen people dine here solo or in small groups. When you roll with a mob, you know you have to do family style. The service is fast and friendly! The worker always smiled and made funny comments when he came to our table, like family. The last time I was there, we ordered the honey walnut shrimp, shrimp fried rice, fried chicken wings, sesame chicken and chow mein. Everything was good and well portioned.

Irene W.

Yelp
I go every week for takeout, a bit pricier but delicious! They have very late hours which is great for next people that want a snack after bowling, the movies etc.!

Guest G.

Yelp
This place has gone downhill terribly! I don't know what happened to it. This place used to be the bomb for there bbq duck, salty chicken and bbq pork. We bought all 3 things today again and everything tasted bland and even the duck sauce is water down!!! So sad. I think they are really skimming down with Ingredients...they try to charge for every little things. Don't mind at all if their food taste good. But nope, it has been nothing but disappointing each time we visited. So sad, we won't be back again.
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Sirikanya p.

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I intended to go to another spot but they closed on Thursday . Since I already paid for parking, I looked around and found this place around the corner. I wasn't feeling too well so I didn't take pictures. This place looked so clean and service was really attentive. The reason why I only gave 3 stars was because food was too salty also Peking duck was so fatty. Price wise was really cheap comparing to quantity I received.
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Carlisha W.

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If you know you know. An oakland national treasure we must protect at all cost. Food soo good
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Stacey J.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SPOT!! Definitely a gem of Oakland. I am always craving a hot soup late at night, so this is definitely a go-to late-night spot for me!! Will come back!
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Kevin B.

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Authentic Chinese food in the heart of Chinatown. Nothing fancy, just delicious, authentic Chinese food that is not greasy! On a few visits I highly enjoyed their famous War Won Ton soup, beef fried rice, cat fish with black bean sauce, Chinese broccoli with garlic, Chicken with ginger & Beef Chow Fun noodles. New Gold Medal is open very late for anyone looking for late night good eats!!!
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Ryan C.

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Ok so I try this restaurant which is in downtown Oakland. About 2 blocks from Oakland PD. It was a evening dinner but the parking is on the street. So meter parking. I want to think it only took cards maybe have coins just in case. Big coins (quarters). The place seem clean but the outside street does have a smell. The tables and chairs are a little out dated too. So the roasted duck and pork was a good choice. But the rice wasn't hot. It was warm. Next time I ask for hot rice then I mite give a 4 star.

M C.

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We were looking for a late dinner place after an Oakland airport run and found this place. We were able to find street parking as the street was almost deserted at 10pm. The restaurant, however, had many tables filled with customers. That's a good sign. We ordered stir-fried snow peas (pretty good, no complaints), roasted duck (standard flavor which is delicious), congee (so-so) and salt and pepper tofu (ok also, soft and piping hot inside). It's pretty solid, standard Chinese food. They included 15% tip in the bill already.
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York L.

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Beware! They automatically add tip to your bill without telling you. This is a very dishonest practice.
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Stacey L.

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I give this place 0 stars if I can! Just now picked up 2 crab meat fish maw soup for $37. I asked for black ground pepper or they call it white pepper for the soup, the cashier refused to and said they don't have any, another lady dressed in blue maybe boss lady and said next time eat in, because they don't have it. I told them it was for a someone and not for me! They serve lot of soup here telling me they don't have ground pepper for soup, and me and my husband buy lots of Togo here all year round. They always seem to give us wrong order. This time those lady laughed at me in front of my face, very terrible customer service. I bring my money else where for better service! These people so RUDE! Not nice at all!
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Cheryl Ann B.

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We ordered Mongolian beef, fried duck, salt and pepper chicken wings, and a gold medal rice porridge. Everything was so over priced and they hit you with a fat service tax. Rice porridge was so bland tasted like water and rice it had no flavor. Duck was ok can be better the flavor wasn't there. I really wish we went to Shandong close by they had better quality food.
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Tiena L.

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This place was still open at 2:30 am lol. The shrimp fried rice doesn't look like it but it was very good and full of flavor. The chow mein was decent but the fried rice is the thing to get. Staff was very friendly. I would definitely go here again based on their hours alone.
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Danielle Z.

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Wonton mein and cha siu mein 很好吃! Also have good selection of bbq to take home, and big menu will try more

Nathan B.

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Late night go to spot. Good service and large space with fresh live fish tanks. Tasty

Louis R.

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9/26/23, 630 PM, we walked in to buy our favorite seafood pan fried noodles and one whole Peking duck. We noticed we are given a bigger duck and more pan fried noodle portions when we buy before late night time.
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l r.

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I love this place, the won ton mein is great! Today however, my dad ordered beef chow fun and received thin noodles (like chi mein regular, without pan fried), and the pan fried noodles he ordered had no gravy. Duck was ok. It was quite the disappointment when he arrived home after driving to Oakland for this specific meal. Hope orders will be more correct in future. When my dad called restaurant, all they said was sorry. So wrong Food made will be tossed. Quite upsetting.
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Mamie D.

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The best wonton noodle soup in Oakland. Large portions and tastes very authentic and good. Usually my go to late night spot. Other item that is my fav is the seafood crispy chow mein noodles
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Lisa N.

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I honestly don't mind bad service if the food is good. But the food was bad (I think it made us sick and the order was wrong) and the service was worse (we called back twice--spoke to two different women; both of whom were well aware of what we ordered and equally as rude) who hung up on us. To be clear, I ordered five items. All should be Chinese staples and hard to mess up. Nothing was good. The best item we got there was the canned soy bean milk. Thoroughly disappointed. Would not recommend.