yes I was a poor college student. some days i had spare change and this is the cheapest spot to go for chinese in Oakland. the place is dark and gloomy, covered with pictures and menus of foods but long and behold the food comes out within 5 minutes. yes, the food comes out looking like it should be for pigs BUT hey when you're hungry their to-go boxes are filled to the top (sometimes overfilled that the sauce leaks out) everything on the menu is great except the noodle bowls there's too much noodles and bland broth