Hello, everyone - first post on HO, but a somewhat avid user on FTC. I will be coming up to the East Bay for work next week. Probably going to take myself to Haven for an early dinner on Wednesday, but will be meeting family for a late-ish snack later on. Saw the post about Mua. Was wondering if there was some other options on the table. Not really looking for a full meal, per se. Just some nibbly things. Adesso looks promising on paper (still craving really good Italian cured meat from a trip earlier this year) as does Blind Tiger. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Adesso is a good choice. I particularly liked their coppa di testa if they still have it. If youāre interested in Korean food Dan Sung Sa and Oriental BBQ Chicken Town are open late. Despite the name the latter serves Korean Fried Chicken. For Chinese, looks like New Gold Medal in Oakland Chinatown is open until 2AM. Havenāt been there in ages but their jookās pretty good. I also like Spices 3 in Oakland Chinatown which closes at 11.
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Glad to have you here at Hungry Onion!
I agree with @Mr_Happy that Adesso is a good fit and is quite good.
If you werenāt coming from LA, Iād guide you to Dan Sung Sa (Korean soju bang and snacks) and Dragon Gate (Taiwanese snacks & Yakitori ).
Iād like to hear a food report about Blind Tigerā quite an eclectic menu and a fun space.
Itās been years since Iāve been to Mua, but I remember it as a loud warehouse space that was better as a stop on a progressive dinner or bar crawl, than a place to chill with friends. YMMV.
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La Marchaās late-night happy hour, from 10 p.m.āmidnight, is a great deal.
Blind Tiger has dollar oysters (among other specials) after 11.
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FYI here is Lukeās writeup on La Marchaās happy hour:
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Hereās a recent article: 23 Places to Dine Late Night in Oakland and Berkeley, from EaterSF. http://sf.eater.com/maps/late-night-dining-food-oakland-berkeley-east-bay. Plus a reminder to call ahead - you never know when hours are to change!
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you didnāt really say what ālate nightā isā¦
hopscotch is really good on the late side, and you donāt feel rushedā¦ but it is only 11.
mua is loud. it kind of quiets down around 10ā¦ but not a lotā¦ but it is also very oakland.
home of chicken and waffles is not new school. it is open till 4.
call plum bar and find out what they are doing. they have excellent food cocktails and are chill but keep changing things up so itās days to recommend them.
longbranch in Berkley if you like local beer. food is ok.
butā¦ nothing against adesso.
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āLateā is probably 9-ish. Not into the wee hours, but certainly donāt want to be given the bumās rush. These suggestions are fantastic. Thanks to all.
Thank you all for the tips. My business trip got postponed most likely to mid-August. I have bookmarked all of these places and will be sure to report back after I have visited.
