This Oakland Noodle Shop Teleported Me Back to China — No Joke!

🍜 This Oakland Noodle Shop Teleported Me Back to China — No Joke! 🇨🇳✨ Last week, a friend dragged me to this unassuming spot in Oakland—Mr. Liu Noodle House—and the second I stepped inside, I was emotionally overwhelmed. The sound of a looping “Meituan order received” announcement blasting through speakers 🌐📢, the rich aroma of spicy chili oil filling the air… I felt like I was back in a classic neighborhood eatery in China. No cap. 😭❤️ With its retro neon-style menu 🖥️, cushy booth seats, and no-frills decor that screams authentic, this place is the real deal. We ordered a bowl of Pickled Pepper Beef Brisket Wontons (because I couldn’t decide between noodles and wontons… so why not both? 😆), and the first bite literally blew my mind. 🤯🌶️ 🥟 Pickled Pepper Beef Brisket Wontons If you can handle spice, you MUST try this. Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket with flavorful pickled peppers, paired with thin-skinned, generously stuffed wontons that burst with meaty goodness. Each spoonful is pure happiness. 🥢🔥 🍖 Braised Pork Rib Noodles The ribs are meaty and fall-off-the-bone tender. The hand-pulled noodles are chewy and springy—true Northern-style craftsmanship. Not overly spicy, and so comforting you might just slip into a happy carb coma afterward. 😴💖 🐄 Clear Broth Beef Rice Noodle Hot Pot Mild, delicate, and perfect for those who prefer non-spicy options. The broth is light yet deeply savory, and the rice noodles are silky smooth. A warm, soothing bowl of goodness. 🍗 Pepper-Salt Chicken Wings Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Perfectly seasoned with peppery salt—great as a side or even on its own! 🥒 Cold Appetizers: Cucumber Salad & Dried Tofus Salad • Cucumber Salad: Fresh, crunchy, with a garlicky tang. Add some vinegar for extra zing! • Dried Tofu Salad: Light, refreshing, and slightly sweet. Drizzle with chili oil if you like it spicy! 💫 Verdict: This place is a hidden gem. I already want to go back to try their Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Wontons, and Chongqing Xiao Mian… my mouth is watering just thinking about it! 😭🍜 If you’re around Berkeley or Oakland and craving real-deal Chinese noodles, Mr. Liu is your spot. 📍 Mr. Liu Noodle House 358 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607 ⏰ Open daily | Great for casual meals, quick lunches, or when you’re badly missing tastes from home. 👯 Perfect For: Solo eats, small groups, spicy food lovers, and anyone needing a warm, hearty, affordable meal. #OaklandEats #ChineseNoodles #BayAreaFood #ComfortFood #SpicyLovers #BerkeleyFood #AuthenticChinese #BayAreaLife