Wojia Hunan Cuisine

This Hunan Restaurant offers a delicious and satisfying dining experience. The sticky rice pork ribs are tender and flavorful, while the green beans and eggplant are perfectly seasoned and rich in taste. The spicy lamb skewers are also a standout, bursting with bold flavor. Don’t miss the brown sugar ziba — it’s soft, sweet, and aromatic. The restaurant has a clean, traditional atmosphere that adds to the charm. I’ll definitely be coming back again!

The food is spicy and very tasty. The menu is huge and I wish I could try everything. Definitely a hidden gem. Like most tasty Chinese restaurants, service is not good. I had to grab water from the water station as my mouth was burning. I also need to bring my bill to the counter cause the waiter just disappeared. If you only care about food and nothing else, definitely try this place.

I really love this place. It’s a Chinese restaurant near my home. The food is flavorful and authentically Hunan-style. My favorite dishes are the Boiled Fish with Pickled (B1) and the Hunan-style Stir-fried Beef – both are incredibly tasty! The portions are generous, and the flavors are bold and satisfying. Highly recommended!

Really decent authentic Chinese Hunan food. Lots of spicy dishes but nothing was that unbearable. All the dishes had a lot of flavor but mostly because of how much oil they used. Could have toned that down a bit. Braised pork and boiled fish were excellent. Overall attentive service and nice open space. Has to be one of the go to Chinese spots around the area.

We are a group of four, and it's become my go-to place for satisfying my spicy cravings. We ordered a variety of dishes, including Toothpick Lamb, Jelly Noodles, Layered Pig Ear, Beef Combination Frog with Golden Soup, and Mongolian Beef. I must start by raving about the Toothpick Lamb – the flavor is absolutely incredible. The only downside is that the portion size is a bit small, but the taste more than makes up for it. The Pig Ear dish also left a positive impression – it's flavorful and quite tasty. However, for those who can't handle too much spiciness, it's essential to take note of the menu's indicated spice levels. My tolerance is relatively high, but some of my family members found themselves sweating while eating, so proceed with caution if you're spice-sensitive. On the other hand, the Mongolian Beef was a real highlight. It was delicious, and I have no complaints about it whatsoever. Unfortunately, the Beef Combination Frog with Golden Soup left something to be desired. The portion of the frog was disappointingly small, and the way it was cut was a bit odd. I ended up mostly eating the joints and bones, which was less than satisfying.

A little overpriced but very delicious food! We tried chive & tofu stir fry, sesame balls (their most famous dish), toothpick lamb stir fry, and lotus root with pork. Only complaint I have about the food is that lotus root with pork literally had two tiny pieces of pork. I'm talking like fingernail tiny lol we were very confused and thought maybe they forgot to put in the meat but the server said that's how it's supposed to be. Everything was very delicious though, and we are definitely planning to go back. Just not gonna order the lotus root dish The sesame balls were so interesting too. We ordered it because it seemed super famous and popular. Honestly, it was kinda weird at first because it's savory and slightly spicy at first but inside is sweet and chewy so it wasn't fully a savory dish nor a dessert dish. But it grew on us as we kept eating it. Definitely give it a try!! I liked that the interior was clean and new. I'm hoping more restaurants like this opens near us!

Having heard rave reviews about Wojia Hunan Cuisine, my anticipation was high as we ventured into this Berkeley staple. From the moment we started with their Glutinous Rice Balls, it was clear that Wojia was going to surpass every expectation. The rice balls were a delightful introduction, setting the stage for a culinary journey through Hunan cuisine. The Hot & Sour Soup followed, and it was nothing short of incredible. Its balance of flavors was a masterclass in how traditional elements can be executed to perfection. The soup had just the right kick and sourness, making it unforgettable and a must-try for anyone visiting. Our journey continued with the green beans and walnut shrimp, each dish showcasing the chef’s ability to highlight the natural flavors and textures of the ingredients. The green beans were cooked to perfection, maintaining their vibrant color and crispness, while the walnut shrimp was a heavenly mix of crunchy, sweet, and savory—a dish truly “out of this world.” The complimentary tea provided a soothing counterpoint to the rich flavors of the meal, demonstrating Wojia’s attention to detail and commitment to an authentic dining experience. Service was impressively quick, ensuring our meal progressed smoothly without any unnecessary waits. While the ambiance was just okay, lacking some of the flair one might expect, it did nothing to detract from the stellar quality of the food and the efficiency of the service. Wojia Hunan Cuisine is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Hunan in Berkeley. Each dish we tried was a testament to the skill and passion behind the scenes, making it clear why this spot comes so highly recommended. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu, confident that each visit will be as remarkable as the first.

“Mapo tofu in full beast mode, delicate, volcanic, unforgettable.” (Wojia serves Hunan fire with a family-style heart.) Wojia is more than just a restaurant, it’s a portal into Hunan cooking that pulls no punches. Tucked into Albany, it’s become a classic stop for my brother and I, who shares my obsession with fiery, flavor-packed dishes. Their mapo tofu is the crown jewel, it arrives bubbling in a cast iron cauldron, red like hell, topped with that unmistakable aroma of Sichuan peppercorns. It looks vicious and unapproachable. That dish is only something the brave recognize, a bold blend of fermented beans, pork, chili oil, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Despite the visual fury, the tofu is delicately soft and velvety, proving that great food can be both powerful and tender. Wojia captures the communal spirit of Chinese cuisine with its large circular tables made for family-style dining. Not intended for individual orders, I like that. It's the kind of setup that encourages conversation, sharing, and a little bit of chopstick chaos. The vibe is both proud and playful. One of my favorite details? The menu features a photoshopped image of the head chef towering like a culinary titan, a lighthearted but meaningful nod to the strength and pride embedded in Hunan food culture. Eating here reminds me that California cuisine isn’t just about local farms and fusion trends, it’s also about celebrating immigrant traditions preserved with fire, flavor, and a lot of soul. Wojia doesn’t tone it down, and that’s exactly why I keep going back. It’s bold, flavorful, and consistently delivers exactly what I want.

Very delicious food! The service is great and the restaurant is quiet. Hope you can enjoy it!

Very delicious and authentic Hunan food! The glutinous rice ball is an absolute must. So is the chicken with bamboo shoots. Highly recommend this place for anyone who likes spicy Chinese food!

Great local spot in Albany. Coming from the 626, I miss the variety of Chinese cuisine available. Wojia Hunan Cuisine restaurant is a gem for northern Chinese food. Definitely adding to my rotation of restaurants. Give it a try! Their menu is expansive and has good mix of spicy and non-spicy dishes, banquet and home-cooked style dishes, and has pictures of their popular dishes. If needed, their menu mentions they also allow customization (vegetarian, less sodium, spice levels, etc). Interior is clean and large. Staff are friendly. We tried the steamed pork ribs with sticky rice (non-spicy), pork belly with vegetables (non-spicy), and spicy beef and tripe. All were delicious and balanced in flavor. Portions are large. Price was decent - $54 before tip for 3 dishes.

An east bay treasure, nestled one one of the best streets in Albany! A wonderful place for a group meal. It's important for someone with medium spice tolerance like me to have a well balanced meal, so here's my favs in order of least to most spicy: - Crispy Shrimp with Tea Leaves - the crispy tea bits are so yummy - Farmer Bowl - Sauteed pork, mushroom, fungus, and the key here to cutting the heat is - the scrambled egg - Glutinous Rice Ball - crispy molten deliciousness - the lard cuts the heat lol - Hunan Spicy Chicken - looks outrageous - don't be scared! - crispy fried chicken - Mothers Recipe - ground pork with a distinct flavor of dried radish and some pickled beans - Any of the fish dishes - they are all good but very fiery You can also order a fresh soy milk if you're really suffering from the sweats! Service is always on point and the dining hall is rambunctious on the weekends.

Dinner with a baby and toddler is no easy task but the staff here were thoughtful and really made it as easy as possible for us, getting us break proof containers, cups and spoons and being very understanding about the tornado of rice that ended up all over the floor and high chair. We somehow survived and even managed to get food in our mouths in the whole process. I think this is one of the more authentic Chinese restaurants around, not to mention shinier and nicer than most. We had toothpick lamb, eggplant with green beans, Yang Chow fried rice, Jellyfish with peanuts, and fried glutenous balls. Everything was quite tasty, very clean and not at all greasy. Surprisingly, the jellyfish and peanuts was the highlight of the meal for me. Most things on the menu are listed as spicy, but they can definitely tone it down so that those who can't handle spice can eat it. The fried rice was toddler approved, as evidenced by the gigantic mess that resulted from him trying to shovel rice in his mouth. ~ $100 before tax/tip for 4 Adults plus hungry toddler is a great deal for some of the best Chinese around.

We ordered A06. Poached Chicken with Chili Sauce as appetizer it's very tasty spicy level just right. D08. Glutinous Rice Ball is a very interesting dish somewhat chewy, little spicy and mild sweet inside. D25. Toothpick Lamb is my favorite it's a must order dish. D02. Chilled Flounder Fillets is tasty but for us it's not spicy enough.

Just ordered poached chicken with chili sauce it was okay, but there were a lot of small chopped up chicken bones. String beans were pretty good Also ordered white rice which was honestly the best thing we ordered. Lastly we ordered chicken with bamboo shoots. None of it was good. There was this overwhelming bitter citrus flavor on everything, plus having to navigate the tiny choking chicken bones made it a very bad experience. I have never written a negative review but I thought people ought to know. It wasn't just OK, or somewhat undesirable...it was inedible. In fact, we both regret eating as much as we did (because we were starving)... I'm hoping we don't pay for it tomorrow. Very doubtful we will ever order from here again. I'm sorry to say it because I would really rather praise a good experience, but this was bad enough that I felt beholden to let people know.

有一阵子没来了，今天点了两份以前没点过的菜。 农家一碗香：味道 5/5（有点家常菜的感觉）， 性价比5/5 干锅野山菌腊肉：味道5/5，性价比3.5/5 （量偏小for the price) 我家在做活动，奖励留言（不过留言是良心留言）。

Delicious smoke rice. Unique flavors like I have never had before from rice. Pea sprouts really good as well. Spring rolls had good flavor from the the roll but not much filling. Hunan spicy chicken good. About 1/2 meat and 1/2 chilies. Chicken pieces fried and small pieces. Overall a very good Chinese restaurant with unique flavors. 4 dishes $58 plus tax and tip.

This is probably my favorite Albany restaurant! I love their hunan lamb, beef, veggie dishes like pea sprouts and bok choy, smoked pork fried rice, fried chicken, etc. The only thing I do not like is that they sometimes throw corn in dishes. Not a fan and hate getting it as a surprise. The "preserved vegetable" with the pork belly was just steamed bok choy. Meh. I guess it cuts the deliciously fatty pork, but the veggie was nothing special.

One of my favorite Hunan restaurants in the Bay Area and several of my friends from China have also mentioned it's one of their favorite as well. If you like spicy and cumin flavors, definitely give this place a try I've been five times and it's been a consistent hit every time. Great service and very clean interior. We've been able to get a table every time without reservations Some of our favorite dishes: - B10: spicy & cumin pork chops (once it was really, really flavorful although recently it's been a little milder) - D04 grilled whole fish and lamb with mix vegetables (really tasty and well presented) - F02: steamed pork belly with preserved vegetables - H07 honey walnut shrimp - A01 eggplant with ground peppers (I usually don't like eggplant but this was a hit) - K07 Dan Dan noodles - A11: friend and steamed buns - F02 steamed pork belly with preserved vegetables - G10: Shredded potato - sour spicy - B10 pork and cumin pork chops - D25 toothpick lamb

Wojia Hunan Cuisine is so good! This is my new go to place for Szechuan food. I came here with family on a Saturday night. There were lots of people at the restaurant but we still got seated immediately. Here are the dishes we ordered: - Mapo Tofu: The mapo tofu was really good. Don't forget to stir through dish before you eat it though since the tofu at the top might not have any of the sauce/ flavoring on it. Went really well with rice. - tooth pick lamb: star of the night. I normally don't like lamb but how it was stir fried topped with cumin made the lamb so delicious. - a-choy: you can't go wrong with a choy as the vegetable dish for the night. - sliced beef in chili sauce: every slice of beef was really flavorful - pig ear: so flavorful and crunchy - dan dan noodles: every noodle was coated in peanut sauce -- delicious! Wojia Hunan Cuisine gets a 10/10 from me. Absolutely will come again!

Most delicious spicy flavor restaurant near UCB Campus,nice service, highly recommended!!!

This restaurant has become a family favorite for us. I love almost all of the dishes we have tried here. I especially love the fried glutinous balls, traditionally these balls filled with sesame paste are boiled, but here they deep fry it and then top it with spicy chili! The sweet and spicy flavors go great perfectly together. Another dish I really liked here was the spicy eggplant appetizer. Pretty much all the spicy dishes have been good here so far. Service has been inconsistent here. One time it was super slow during lunch, and then another time it was quick to get our dishes. This restaurant is never too busy, even on a Friday evening. I like how clean the place is. It feels nice and cozy with the booth style seating areas. I think it would be a cute place for a casual romantic meal for a date or a casual family outing.

The glutinous rice balls are savory and sweet and spicy and incredibly delicious. Would strongly recommend you try it at least once. Everything is great dining in but loses wuality as takeout. Price is kinda high though. Still would recommend to come just to try the balls. 8/10 would come again and recommend to a friend.

The environment is beautiful, the taste is exceptional, and the ingredients are especially fresh. I highly recommend the Sichuan spicy chicken and stir-fried cured pork. You must try the stir-fried cured pork; it's incredibly delicious. I strongly recommend friends nearby to come and try it--you won't regret it. Good

Awesome food, I always come here and the dishes are all authentic. Portions are pretty generous

This is our go to for delicious Northern Chinese food. We love to get the sautéed lamb, non spicy and fried yellow croaker. The kids love it too. All the dishes you can get non spicy or little spicy. Good family option!

A little overpriced but very delicious food! We tried chive & tofu stir fry, sesame balls (their most famous dish), toothpick lamb stir fry, and lotus root with pork. Only complaint I have about the food is that lotus root with pork literally had two tiny pieces of pork. I'm talking like fingernail tiny lol we were very confused and thought maybe they forgot to put in the meat but the server said that's how it's supposed to be. Everything was very delicious though, and we are definitely planning to go back. Just not gonna order the lotus root dish The sesame balls were so interesting too. We ordered it because it seemed super famous and popular. Honestly, it was kinda weird at first because it's savory and slightly spicy at first but inside is sweet and chewy so it wasn't fully a savory dish nor a dessert dish. But it grew on us as we kept eating it. Definitely give it a try!! I liked that the interior was clean and new. I'm hoping more restaurants like this opens near us!

The food was amazing. We had the Hunan lamb which was incredibly tender and tasty. It was also a good sized portion and it was reasonably priced. We also had the shrimp with walnuts and honey. The deep fried batter was almost like a shell. The trick is to eat it the next day when you can enjoy the flavors more. It was definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area which I've been to and that's saying a lot

This place is a true GEM! In Albany. Came for lunch one day with my mom and we weee seated right away. The waiter/ host was a very nice young man and very helpful when ordering. We got the general chicken and it was so crispy flavorful and packed with a nice amount of heat. The honey walnut shrimp was also so good. The sauce was so fresh and hot and the shrimp were fried to perfection. Normally I don't like noddles at all when ordering them because they are dry but these noddles OMG they were so good! And had so much flavor. The portions are also great we had enough food for lunch dinner and then lunch and dinner again. The inside of the place is really nice/ big and cozy. Oh and the fresh lemonade DELICIOUS. Can't wait to revisit this place. The pricing was good for two people and portion sizes. We spent about $65.

Came here for dinner on a Friday night around 6 for a party of 4, wasn't able to make reservation but there was no wait and the place was pretty empty. Decor of the interior is just mediocre with brick patterned wall paper. Overall food was decent, fixed or craving for spicy. Best of all, much to my surprise was the stir fry egg strings and mushroom dish! The flavor is fantastic and so unique! Mongolian beef was very tender yummy too, with the right amount of spice! Sticky rice with peanut item was nothing special. Would recommend skipping. Spicy boiled fish, we had such high hopes for but sadly disappointed, while the fish itself was tender the broth was far toooooo salty!!! Not pictured but we got another big duck dish where the duck was cut into strange small pieces... definitely do not recommend, it was not very yummy and hard to eat! All in all a good find if you know the right thing to order! Will revisit

We are a group of four, and it's become my go-to place for satisfying my spicy cravings. We ordered a variety of dishes, including Toothpick Lamb, Jelly Noodles, Layered Pig Ear, Beef Combination Frog with Golden Soup, and Mongolian Beef. I must start by raving about the Toothpick Lamb - the flavor is absolutely incredible. The only downside is that the portion size is a bit small, but the taste more than makes up for it. The Pig Ear dish also left a positive impression - it's flavorful and quite tasty. However, for those who can't handle too much spiciness, it's essential to take note of the menu's indicated spice levels. My tolerance is relatively high, but some of my family members found themselves sweating while eating, so proceed with caution if you're spice-sensitive. On the other hand, the Mongolian Beef was a real highlight. It was delicious, and I have no complaints about it whatsoever. Unfortunately, the Beef Combination Frog with Golden Soup left something to be desired. The portion of the frog was disappointingly small, and the way it was cut was a bit odd. I ended up mostly eating the joints and bones, which was less than satisfying.

Bought the chicken with chilies in it and the lotus roots dish. Both were very delicious! Perfect to satisfy a spicy food craving. Highly recommend this place.

Too many choices and the foods taste great. The place is large and service is good. We will certainly come back later with more friends and we could order more.

If you're craving a flavorful and fragrant meal, this is the place for you! Two must try dishes are the lotus root with pork as well as the tooth pick lamb. Parking can be a bit tricky since you will need to find street parking, but the food is honestly so worth it. Definitely planning on trying more dishes here!

Really great authentic chinese food. Its a bit different than Americanized chinese food but so much better. Get the glutinous balls! Definitely a go to spot in Albany.

Beware! Spicy! But oh-so delicious! Service was very good; generally attentive and very nice. And the restaurant was clean and friendly. Have been here a few times already and have always had a great meal. Will be back again!

Well who knew the mapo tofu would be topped but the Fried Glutinous Rice Balls stuffed with sesame paste did it! Each one of those was incredible. I also tried the dan dan mian which were nice, but rather too nutty and not enough of the numbing spice in there, I can see people liking the creamy texture but I live an all spiced out no-holds-barred dan dan mian, the kind served at Spices 3 and CQXM.

Great service, nice ambiance!! The food is great here. Get the toothpick lamb and the fried glutinous rice ball, you won't regret it!

This restaurant is my most exciting food find this year for me in the East Bay! Parking is unfortunate - street parking only. Went on a Friday for lunch, so it wasn't too bad, but I could see this being an issue on busy days/nights. I said "the decor in here makes me feel like I'm in China." My wife said "this is nothing like China." Make of that what you will... On to the food - in descending order of yumminess: Recommend without Reservation: Hunan Spicy Chicken - salty, spicy, numbing - this poultry version of crack. It's about 85% diced pieces of chicken and 15% crispy chicken skin Eggplant with Grind Peppers (not my translation) - a cold dish with a soy/chili oil sauce. You could put this sauce on anything and it would be good. Recommend: Chinese Onion Pancake - an enormous loaf of fry bread - soft in the middle, crispy sesame coated exterior. If you're expecting scallion pancakes, this dish is not that. Not Recommended: Steamed fish head with chopped peppers - I have so many issues with this dish. First, the fish used for it was not a fish head. It was a tilapia with the tail cut off. Second, the preparation of the fish was awful. Most of the areas near the fish head were not scaled. You would think when they substitute a fish head with a fish and a tiny head, they would at least clean the head so it was edible. Also, the interior of the fish was not gutted properly, because parts of the fish were extremely bitter/off. Third issue with this dish, it didn't taste like much of anything. We added the sauce from the eggplant onto this fish to rescue it. Lastly, the price of $38.95 is just an insult after you taste what you've been served. In a nutshell, we had 2 amazing dishes, a pretty good filler, and a disaster of a dish, hence the 4 stars. Looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu, but we'll try to avoid the traps!

Didn't have the highest expectations but it's really flavorful. Favorite was the gizzards. Really delicious flavor from the white chillis. Generous amount of protein. Also liked the squid dish. Filled with squid and also had a great spicy flavor. Toothpick lamb was a bit of a let down. The dish is cheaper than at other places but it's also a lot smaller. There wasn't much lamb, but instead more celery and chillis. Service is a bit slow. We actually returned a second time in the week to grab a takeout order because we enjoyed it so much. Note that takeout was not as good as eating in the restaurant, but still really good.

Giving 3 stars since the hot and sour soup wasn't to my palette. But besides that, the Mongolian beef was delicious! Fast service. Definitely will try their other dishes next time.

Wow! One of the best Hunan foods in the area. Their foods are presented cleaner/nicely than other regular Chinese places. I had a braised pork shank. The flavors and chewy texture were so delicious! YUMM

Authentic Chinese flavors, friendly service, and cozy ambiance. The beef short rib is incredibly tender and flavorful--an absolute must-try! Highly recommend for a true Hunan cuisine experience as I'm from Hunan!

Excellent food. Faves include toothpick Lamb, general tso's chicken, pea sprouts, and green beans & eggplant. We discover new favorite dishes every time we come, like the honey walnut shrimp which is crispy, delicate and flavorful all at the same time. Service is friendly, professional and efficient. Comfortable seating and lots of good natural light. Highly recommend!

A Disappointing Dining Experience at Wojia Our recent visit to wojia left much to be desired, as the cacophony of noise and subpar culinary offerings marred what could have been an enjoyable evening. From the moment we stepped inside, the relentless noise assaulted our senses, making conversation near impossible. The ambiance was drowned out by the clattering of dishes and the din of other patrons, resulting in an overall unpleasant dining atmosphere. In addition to the excessive noise, the quality of the food fell short of expectations. The casserole dish we ordered, purportedly featuring meat, was disappointing in both taste and texture. The meat itself was of substandard quality (mostly ligaments and fat and blood vessels), and the dish was swimming in an excessive amount of oil, detracting from any redeeming qualities it might have had. The pervasive oily quality extended beyond the casserole dish, permeating other menu items and leaving a greasy film on our palates. It was evident that attention to detail and culinary finesse were lacking in the kitchen. Despite the promising menu offerings and the restaurant's inviting ambiance, our dining experience at Wojia was overshadowed by the overwhelming noise level and the underwhelming quality of the food. Until improvements are made to address these issues, we cannot in good conscience recommend Wojia to others seeking a pleasurable dining experience.

Unfortunately, it seems like they may have changed chefs. We've had 2 meals recently that were very hit or miss and somewhat disappointing. Wojia is probably still above average for the area, and some of the dishes are still very good, but my favorites were unrecognizable and not tasty. So sad! Hope they right the ship

Best place for hunan food hands down. My go too dishes would be toothpick lamb, and the pan fried dumplings. Don't go without the Mao Braised pork!

Best Sichuan food in the Bay Area! This is as complete a menu as you'll find at a restaurant. I've gone many times and tried many of their dishes, and all have been excellent. Highly recommended

茄子豆角香香脆脆的，味道酱香型很好吃，小炒黄牛肉味型比较正宗，很好吃。毛血旺里面的是猪血，其实鸭血更好吃一点，看个人喜好，本身味道不是很辣，适合不能吃辣的朋友。上菜速度巨快，很不错，整体环境比较昏暗。周末来的，人比较多，还比较有人气。推荐！

Came back to try more dishes with a bigger group of friends. Some of the dishes were excellent. The menu was extensive. It will take me another few more returns to really taste everything. Great service, good food. This would be a food place worth returning to.

This place was my go to spot back when I lived in the east bay. Came back for a visit and they've really ramped up the menu as well as the decor at the restaurant. Service was quick and attentive! I ordered my usuals the live spicy fish and eggplants w string beans. They were both delicious like the good old days. The only con would be the side of white rice. It tasted quite dry. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're around the area!

Finally stopped for lunch and well worth the drive. Ordered the glutinous rice ball, eggplant with string beans, and dried tofu with green chives. Got 2 steamed white rice ($2 each) - would have been plenty to get one and share. The mochi rice balls are delish and fun to eat - filled with sweetened black sesame sauce, comes steaming hot with a touch of chili sauce on top. Super good with the jalapeno slices. Next time will ask for more chili. Great balance of salty and sweet and chewy and earthy. Addictive - will def get again. Also good the next day warmed up in the toaster oven. Good to share with 3-4 people. Eggplant with string beans had perfectly soft eggplant with a little wok char and crisp green string beans. Also would get again, and no heat so very friendly. Dried tofu with green (garlic) chives was good but too salty... the only thing that wasn't spot on. Would love to try something with a little spice next time.

Food was delicious with lots of veggie options. I really enjoyed the snow pea leaves and eggplant appetizer. You can tailor the spiciness too. Service was good.

First time trying out this restaurant and the authentic Chinese food was really good! The spicy chicken had an aromatic spice to it and packed a good level of heat for my cousin and I who have pretty high spice tolerances. The dan dan noodles were chewy and delicious, and the sesame balls with red bean were nice for dessert. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the spring rolls because they weren't particularly special. I can see myself coming back here to try more things from the very extensive menu!

No hate to Wojia because the restaurant is spacious and clean with fast service and authentic food. Just a disclaimer though that since it is authentic, the spices are very strong and the prices are on the higher side. I think most of the dishes are meant to be eaten with rice, which you have to order separately. It was a nice experience but just not my style of food.

So good!! I loved the farmer bowl and eggplant my favorite hunan restaurants in east bay

AHHHHmazing hole in the wall gem right in the heart of Albany! Thankful for foodie coworkers who elevate the experience and show me yummy new spots. So delicious I only have a picture of DURING my meal. I had no idea what I was getting into until my coworker insisted we had group lunch here. I listened, because he knows his shit. Service is fast and friendly! We ordered plenty: my personal knock your socks off dish was the sesame gluttonous rice balls. If sweet AND savory is up your alley, then this is perfect for you. It blew my mind. Other things ordered: Toothpick lamb (my second favorite), Dan dan noods, eggplant and green bean dish, spicy chicken, and sauteed lamb. Hands up for all of these yummy dishes!! I enjoyed this place so much I suggested it to other friends to check out as well. This is your sign!