Fortune Cookie — Restaurant in Oakland

I haven't even pulled off from in front of the location because I wanted to make sure that I left my review so I didn't forget and while it was fresh on my mind I didn't even make it home before trying some of my food because it smells so delicious. So it was a little bit disappointed because outside the place doesn't look that great so I was nervous about whether the food was going to be good or not because outside but this is why they say do not judge a book by its cover. They do not have steam tray anymore but they have rice plates which you can either get steamed rice (white rice,) fried rice, chow mein for an extra dollar you can add meat. They have a variety of different items you can choose from for Rice plate. I asked what she recommended she told me orange chicken and Mongolian beef so I opted into the orange chicken because I was already looking at it and let me tell you I was not disappointed total came up to 10 bucks I did not have to wait more than 10 minutes the food was hot fresh flavorful and quick. If you are in the area or even if you're not in the area and you want some cheap but good tasting nice quality food come here the orange chicken was not too overwhelming with the orange flavor but you can tell that it was a fresh orange sauce it was supposed to be spicy but it wasn't super spicy to me the batter is super crispy and crunchy is lightly coated with just the right amount of sauce and it's enough meat in there to where you're not getting overwhelmed with the batter the chow mein had Fresh Veggies like bean sprouts green onion white onions and cabbage and was not overcooked and was flavorful. Easily 8.5 out of 10 will definitely be back. I'm in the car right now debating if I want to go back and order the Mongolian beef or not. Definitely one of the better places in Oakland I will say the regular menu is kind of expensive though but if you can afford it get it and a plus is a ginger...

Sadly, I'm only around here on average once every 30 days but, if I'm around there and they are open I try to always get food from there. I usually order the same thing which is pork fried rice with a side of sweet and sour sauce and chicken egg foo young sometimes with a side of extra gravy and an order of large white jasmine rice. I have ordered a couple other things but that's usually my go-to order. The people there are very friendly very attentive and it's just my personal opinion but the food is really really good. It's closed up for dine-in so it's only to go or Uber and stuff so I can't comment on atmosphere unless it is simply the engagement with the people at the counter but my personal experience is always really terrific. I wish they were open every time I came by and I wish I was there often because I would easily eat there two to three times a week...

Unfortunately the sweet-and-sour soup was very plain taste wise. And even though the broccoli beef looks very appetizing the meat is not top tier. I immediately regretted getting the broccoli beef. I really hope the chicken plates are better. Unfortunately this is one of those Chinese spots that is very cheap which is great but unfortunately the food is not even good quality. I drive all over the bay area and I find Great tasting Chinese food at great prices all over but I cannot add this place to the list...