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Yimm Oakland

Restaurant Thai restaurant

Homespun Thai food, rice plates & salads in cozy, minimalist surrounds with an outdoor patio. People often mention good, great,


Address

6048 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Website

yimmoakland.com

Contact

(510) 250-9678

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (199 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (9) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Daniel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such great flavors! The noodles are fresh and delicious. The service was so kind and had helpful recommendations, like the ripe mango they had for a well balanced mango and sticky rice a delightful tango of salty and sweet!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vivek N. 1 year ago on Google
    I had an allergic reaction, likely due to cross contamination with shrimp. The item was comped but naturally left a bad taste in my mouth. Otherwise flavor was good. Place is on the noisier side. Outdoor seating didn't look very warm. They were likely short staffed the day we went so it was hard to get a hold of anybody. Likely not returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor L. 11 months ago on Google
    Yimm is an easy 5 stars. It's got a great vibe, staff is phenomenal, and the food is off the chain. I'm still dreaming about the garlic pork. You need to try this dish. It's salty, sweet, and the pork melts in your mouth. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here! Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddy K. 2 years ago on Google
    ATMOSPHERE: Looked to have a cozy interior, but we opted to sit outside. There are only three tables outside in a small space, but it's somewhat enclosed from the sidewalk so it still feels a bit more intimate. Located at the edge of rockridge, it's a relatively easy walk from the Rockridge BART. FOOD: Tom Yum Cocktail (very good): I took a sip of this and it was pretty good. It had quite a kick, and I like how much spice it had. The person who ordered the drink liked it, though said it was a bit on the sour side. I do not drink alcohol much, so I don't know how this compares to other cocktails so am leaving this unrated. Though I enjoyed it. Fried avocado and oyster mushroom (5 out of 5): If you're a fan of fried foods like pakora, tempura, etc, GET THIS! Actually, who isn't a fan of fried food? The avocado was soft and creamy on the inside but the fried batter was crispy and gave everything a crunch. The sweet and sour dipping sauce was also really really good. Pad Khee Mao (5 out of 5): This is my litmus test for thai restaurants, and they do it very very well here. Tom yum omelette (4 out of 5): Ordered this because I wanted to try something new that I haven't gotten anywhere else. It was indeed really good, with tom yum flavors in an omelette over rice. But my only complaint is that there just wasn't enough tom yum sauce, which was the whole point of the dish. Had to really scrape all the sauce from the dish to get enough to balance out the amount of rice and omelette. But the flavors were great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla Cristina S. E. 1 year ago on Google
    First time having a meal here. Came for lunch based on friend’s recommendation. So happy I came. Super flavorful. Had the chicken wings and Pad See Ew with chicken. It is one those meals you can’t help but take your time eating. If you are a chicken wings fan, theirs is a must try. It was sweet and savor. The frying done perfectly. Decided to take a Thai Ice Tea to go. Decor clean and trendy. Fun place to hang out with friends and family. Staff super friendly! Definitely check out if you are in the area. I will absolutely come again when I am.

  • 5/5 Cee R. 2 years ago on Google
    Delectable. Pad Thai. Absolutely perfect. It's been a long time since I've had good Thai food. The avocado fresh rolls with peanut sauce was perfect. I could eat it all day long. The soup I added a photo off didn't have a lot of meat and was super salty but the kebobs and their sauce was tender and juicy. The staff was super super nice and attentive. Had a really great time here and would love to come again and sit on that little patio to enjoy. Definitely come here. Don't skip out because parking is tricky. It's worth it.

  • 5/5 H J. 1 year ago on Google
    Pad Kee Mao and Avocado Green Curry are amazing. Very welcoming staff too. Great value.

  • 5/5 Susie W. 2 years ago on Google
    My go-to Thai restaurant when I can’t make it to Thailand. I love the crispy spring rolls, curries and string bean dishes which are a nice healthy meal. Beautiful inside the restaurant and lovely outside to. A great spot to eat alone, with friends or as a meeting.

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 1 year ago on Google
    While standards like pad thai and tom yum are on menu, this smartly decorated, Thai neighbourhood go-to has items not seen elsewhere. Yen tah foh — noodle soup with tomato-based broth and perfectly cooked shellfish — was novel. Beef noodle soup, satisfyingly spiced and deep savoury-sweet flavor.

  • 4/5 • E & A �. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered takeout. Food is delicious, but very small portions, a little bit disappointed with that. However it's worth trying again.

  • 5/5 Jonathan F. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was great! I had the duck noodle soup which was fantastic. A depth of flavor. Really nice portion size. Also had the chicken wings and crispy rolls both were fantastic.

  • 4/5 Karthik R. 1 year ago on Google
    The place gets a bit crowded and if you don’t want to brave the windy outdoor seating ensure to factor the wait. The food is well seasoned, ambiance is good but slightly on the noisier side, the bar wasn’t operational when we were there. Spicier dishes were still moderately spicy, so you can enjoy the food without a sweat, service was fast and prices weren’t steep. As with any restaurants, ensure to double check with the waiter on potential allergens in items before ordering and have the kitchen be alerted on mitigating cross contamination.

  • 4/5 Justin L. 1 year ago on Google
    The beef rice noddle is flavorful. The hot sauces are really good. Stays open a little later than other restaurants so it’s convenient if you eat late.

  • 1/5 Zak H. 9 months ago on Google
    Not it sis. The beef larb was horrible, mostly large strips of badly cooked flavorless beef. Tom kha wasn't good, coconut milk used was off. Def a no, especially for the price


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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