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Teni East Kitchen Oakland Reviews from The Last Year
Just the best every time.
Have tried half the menu at this point and never been disappointed.
Our go-to spot for entertaining a group when we don't want
Our go-to spot for entertaining a group when we don't want to cook. Quality is consistent throughout the menu and is now a cut above Burma.
we have been going to Teni 5 or 10 years.
we have loved this restaurant. we had the most disturbing experience tonight. we ordered appetizers drinks and entrees. Everything was delivered as ordered except the entrees. Three arrived but the fourth did not, although the accompanying rice did. After about 5 minutes we asked what happened, we were told the kitchen got backed up . After another 10 minutes and everyone had finished except the person whose food still had arrived we asked what's going on. They continued to say the kitchen was backed up even though others were getting their entrees. Clearly the kitchen was backed up explanation was not true. Who knows what was going on but I felt like I was being discriminated against and I shouldn't complain. we got our check and left. I would never return to this restaurant. Discrimination is not ok.
Nothing special with sub par service.
The food was alright- nothing to write home about. I wouldn't go back. Everything was pretty spicy- and I can usually tolerate spice. The flavor just wasn't there. The curries felt a little watered down with extra chili oil so the only "flavor" you really got was the spice from the oil. The ambiance was pretty mid. It appears "trendy" but is just a bit loud. The service was the real downfall. The servers didn't come to check on you unless you flagged them down. The water sat empty on our table for twenty minutes and it took an additional five minutes or so after we flagged them down to refill the water. I'd save yourself the experience and find somewhere else personally.
I have so many good things to say about Teni.
It's a cozy, inviting space. Our waitress was kind and attentive. Cocktails and food were lovely. Menu is clearly labeled for vegan and GF. I ordered the chickpea tofu and veggie curry. My date ordered the Salmon. He liked my vegan dishes better, but we agreed that everything was delicious. We will return!
Considering how I've enjoyed just about every meal I've
Considering how I've enjoyed just about every meal I've ever had at Burma Superstar (hyped as they may be), it's no surprise that Teni East Kitchen has been on my list of bookmarks to try for a while now. Not only was it started by a Burma Superstar alum, but the concept is straight up dope - Burmese staples with a decidedly California twist. Granted, that means non-traditional versions of traditional favorites, but at the same time, who cares if they taste great? And based on everything that I had read and heard, that very much seemed to be the case! Even though Teni East Kitchen has been around for a few years now, their popularity doesn't seem to have waned much, so it was a pleasant surprise that my friend and I were able to get seated immediately as walk-ins (not sure if that would've been the case on a Friday/Saturday night). While the menu isn't quite as extensive as I thought it would be, it's still filled with a bunch of enticing offerings, as well as a slate of cocktails and spirits. What's more, the California influences incorporated into the dishes aren't heavy handed and add some interesting elements, like incorporating kale in their Tea Leaf Salad. -- FIREBENDER - Tequila, Lime Juice, Pineapple Gum, Falernum, Habanero Vodka, and Angostura Bitters...$14 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=Rd78QA69X3GExVlUPgH7kw) This was pretty decent all around. I couldn't taste much of the habanero vodka, but I really liked that the tequila didn't overpower the rest of the flavors and how the pineapple gum gave this a slight tropical feel. -- PEA SHOOT SALAD - Teni Signature Salad with Roasted Nuts and Seeds...$14 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=tN_LWaJz9kQ1xCUeDovMoQ) My favorite dish of our meal! Not only were the pea shoots super fresh, but they were well complemented by the seeds and nuts. I still kind of wish we had tried their Tea Leaf Salad, but easy to see why this is their signature salad! -- BASIL CUMIN CHICKEN - Wok Tossed with Fresh Basil, Shallots and Spices...$21 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=6fiVHUMrFwsUrtGrDAjlAQ) I was super excited for this, but it was just okay. The portion was pretty fair and it looked great on the plate. However, the chicken was just okay (neither moist nor dry) and the sauce wasn't quite what I expected (thought it'd have more spice and not nearly as much nuttiness). -- SPICY NOODLES with Mixed Vegetables...$19 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=6NcQOFfINrMm0cxqO0_1XQ) I imagine I would've liked the chicken version better, but this was still pretty solid. The noodles had a nice tenderness and I really did like the vegetables in the dish. That said, I wouldn't have minded a bit more spice and a bit more sauce. All in all, while nothing that we had was "bad", I'd be lying if I said I still wasn't disappointed relative to what I had been hoping for. It's also quite possible (likely?) that we just didn't order the best of what Teni East has to offer when compared to what others have ordered. The Pea Shoot Salad was awesome and a lot of folks seem to get the Teni Spicy Noodles, but the Basil Cumin Chicken doesn't appear to be one of their more popular dishes. As far as service goes, our sever was terrific - super friendly and she checked in on us often (helped that the restaurant wasn't all that busy). If I lived closer to Teni East, I'd certainly come back to try more of what their menu has to offer (especially their Tea Leaf Salad) and I still wouldn't mind in the future. It's just that, given how the portions felt a little light across the board, the drive, bridge toll, and everything else involved, I'd probably lean towards checking out another restaurant on my list of bookmarks before coming back again. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.
I absolutely love it here.
Our friends Loretta and Allen recommended this place. I had the spicy noodles without the vegetables. I almost went back to get some. I also ordered the mushrooms with the tofu. Together hit the right note for me. And the server Ula was great! We got there early before the evening rush so it was quiet like I like it. I highly recommend it.
We tried Teni East Kitchen and got delivery.
Wish I would've thought to take some pictures. We were very impressed with the quality, taste and unique take on Burmese dishes. First, the food arrived very quickly and was hot. We had the kale tea leaf salad. Awesome to find a vegan tea leaf as not all are. Using kale instead of romaine is a big win with us! We also had the GF vegan spicy flat noodles and the chickpea tofu with brown rice. Both were delicious! We look forward to eating here again!
Clean and spacious wood interior with intricate murals.
There were three of us at a round window table on a March Saturday at 1:30. The restaurant was sparsely populated at the time. We were handed laminated menus and water. Unfortunately they were out of the whole crispy fried fish we wanted share as well as the coconut water my friend wanted for hydration. Two of them got hot tea and I stuck with water which we had to ask for a refill halfway through. We shared the roti appetizer which was warm and the curry sauce a mild flavor, the pea shoot signature salad was too drenched in fish sauce dressing for the others but I love my salads soaked, dark meat chicken curry which was saucy and tender, and the green beans were juicy and delicious. We got two sides of jasmine rice and when I asked for hot sauce but they only had chili oil which wasn't very hot. For reference I eat "Thai spicy". We sometimes get delivery from Teni East but I had only been inside once when they first opened years ago. Delivery is not as good as eating in person. Street metered parking can be hard to find. We parked residential two blocks away. One friend walked 13 minutes from MacArthur Bart. There is a unisex restroom past the bar. There is a full bar and for some reason they are categorized as a cocktail bar on Yelp instead of a restaurant. The check is brought to your table and they have compostable takeout boxes.
First off, their coconut rice is SOOOOOO good.
Sweet, fragrant, slightly creamy, and textured. Literal dish in its own right. Just top it with the house chili sauce and fried onion and you're in heaven. The pairing of their rice with lamb curry was a fine balance of flavours and heat. Had to order two bowl of rice since the curry was so flavorful. Can't forget ordering the Pea Shoot Salad as the combination of sweetness, umami, and acidity of the dressing and greens was a refreshing palate teaser. The mango ginger lassi was a great beverage to tie in the meal afterwards. A little pricey overall but the quality, and love the restaurant put into their dish and service was well worth the visit. =)
Interesting Burmese Menu
There were 3 of us for dinner and we ordered a number of dishes. One was excellent, some were good, one was a problem, and one was inedible. So the cooking is uneven. I applaud the interesting Burmese menu where everything seems to be delicious. Friendly quick service. Noise problem. The ceiling is high and there is nothing, like table cloths, to modify the voices cascading around. And then they add very loud 80s pop music on the stereo. So too loud.
If only...
I love Burmese food, but after 2 meals here, I can't say it was very good. Fresh ingredients, somewhat innovative combinations and a pleasant interior just didnt add up to a great, tasty meal. Where did the flavor go? I wish it weren't so as the other well known Burmese restaurant in Oakland seems to have slipped alot which leaves me to wonder where to go for this terrific cuisine.