Good Asian option in Oakland.
I loved this place when I first moved to this area six years ago. It then went through a rough period a couple years ago. During this time, the dishes were not well prepared and the waitstaff was always rushing the customers. They seem to have rebounded though. I just had lunch there today, and its quality was what I remembered it to be from ages ago.
The positives: cheap & tasty. They have a good selection of tea. Their dishes are vegetarian friendly.
The negatives: long wait, especially during lunch time, as they don't take reservations. the room's acoustic is such that it's really hard to hear other people even though they are sitting right across from you, shouting.
Overall, good lunch place. Score will be upgraded to 4 stars if the food quality remains consistent.