About Ying Kee Restaurant

Handmade Cantonese cooking in the heart of Oakland Chinatown.

For years, Ying Kee has been a neighborhood staple - the kind of place people return to again and again because the food tastes like home. Our kitchen still cooks the way Cantonese families have cooked for generations: by hand, in small batches, and with a focus on freshness above all else.

Every dumpling and wonton is folded in-house throughout the day. Nothing here is pre-mixed, frozen, or sitting around. We make what we need, when we need it, using whole shrimp, fresh vegetables, and clean, simple ingredients. That’s why our broths taste lighter, our noodles feel silkier, and our dumplings have that unmistakable handmade snap.

Regulars know us for our Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Shrimp Wonton Soup, Chow Fun, Crispy Pan Fried Noodles, and Fried Rice dishes like Lover’s Fried Rice and Fook-Kin Fried Rice. But what keeps people coming back is more than a single dish - it’s the comfort of familiar flavors, wok hei from a hot Cantonese wok, and the feeling that the food was made honestly.

We’re proud to be part of Oakland Chinatown, serving families, workers, and neighbors who want a reliable bowl of noodle soup, a quick rice plate, or a full family-style dinner. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch or grabbing dinner to go, Ying Kee is here to make sure you leave warm, full, and cared for.

Fresh ingredients. Handmade dumplings. True Cantonese cooking.
That’s Ying Kee.