Ben's

Eft

I got this beautiful lunch for $10.50, one thing folks, CASH ONLY. The gentleman who took my order was soo nice and the food is really good. They have lots of regulars so you know it’s good. Will be coming back for sure.

J’s Life

Excellent AUTHENTIC Chinese food in Oakland! If you are in the area I highly recommend you pay this small mom and pop restaurant a visit, food will not disappoint, prices for quality and size of the dishes are also great! Will be returning.

Andrew Janss

First time here, ordered the mapo tofu with pork, hasn’t even come out yet, and the owner is offering me free sides of the Wednesday special fried chicken strips... Mapo tofu comes out... very different style than Im used to, more stir fried fresh veggies with slices of pork and tofu... but delicious and huge! For the price, it’s kind of unbelievable!

Bob Journey

The restaurant is old and melancholy. In the kitchen, an old man is wok-warming. Can get hot tea for free.

Abigail Scott

This place was great and exactly what I expected. Local and family run. Really friendly workers and fast service. Food is made to order, delicious and super well priced. Will be coming back again and again!

Michael Manning

Great affordable Chinese food, like it used to be! Don't mind the decor, the food is on point.

Ajinkya Taware

Really good food, very fresh. I ordered the chicken fried rice as takeout, chicken was fresh and juicy, not overcooked and the taste was spot on. Goes well with the included hot sauce which is mildly hot. Ambience is not great as it is a warehouse neighborhood, recommend food as takeout.

Heezy Yang

Loved this place! I was visiting from Korea and I needed some Asian food with rice. The place is small and simple but Ben and the other perosn working there were very friendly. They offered hot tea, and more rice! Food was good and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend!

Bert Shetler

Our lunch here was fantastic. The food was superb. David, the guy who greeted us and waited on us is truly a friendly person, and his dad, Ben is cooking in this wonderful hole-in-the-wall restaurant. We'll be back! We had Ben's fried rice, and Ben's Chow Mein. Both were delicious, and the topper is the chili sauce they make in-house. Yum!

Fria Bolan

Yum! Hole in the wall gem. Food is fresh and delicious, I ate my whole plate in one sitting. Ben was cooking up the food, friendly waiter, no wonder they’ve been open so long. Cash or PayPal/cash app only.

I had the good fortune to stumble upon this humble, unassuming gem whilst prowling the Jack London area for a quick tasty bite. It took no more than five minutes to safely order, wait for my food, and be on my way with a tasty container of veggie chow mein for a price I thought impossible these days in the Bay Area. Highly recommend, will definitely be back whenever I’m in the neighborhood.

The best value-price in whole Jack London's district. Sometimes it takes some patience to wait for a Wednesday chicken special, but it's worth it. Very nice and friendly staff. Low prices and delicious Asian food.

Fantastic Chinese food, their orange chicken special of the day is the best I've had in a long time. Will definitely be coming back

David and his parents are the best. Get the Kung Pao Chicken, or the Singaporean Rice Noodles. Get extra of that hella good sauce they make, it’s addictive. On Wednesdays their fried chicken special is crazy good but you need to get there early because it’s a long line

Ben's is located in the industrial part of Oakland in between produce markets. When I arrived I was happily welcomed. Excitement and enthusiasm. I observed when one employee came in - he washed his hands first and was equally inviting. I had the #26 fish with hearty veggies over rice in black bean sauce. Yum yum. I cannot believe I missed this hidden gem. You will NOT be disappointed! Bring cash, a good attitude and appetite. Come see what I mean. Only open a few hours a day. May want to call ahead. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁 ENJOY!

I just love this place!!! Always in heaven in this place. All freshly made and the black bean, jalapeño ginger sauce is to die for! Best to get there early because it gets really packed! I'm so addicted that I go there every week! Food is great...family owned...service with a smile. ..always feel like I'm family! Did I mention that they serve you a huge plate & it's cheap! Love it!

Small place but family owned and really good chinese food. Was treated very well by owner! I told him it was my first time there and he welcomed me very warmly and even asked my name. Will definitely come back in the future when in the area. And great prices for generous portions

Andrew Snyder

Fantastic Chinese food, their orange chicken special of the day is the best I've had in a long time. Will definitely be coming back

Ryan Fisher

David and his parents are the best. Get the Kung Pao Chicken, or the Singaporean Rice Noodles. Get extra of that hella good sauce they make, it’s addictive. On Wednesdays their fried chicken special is crazy good but you need to get there early because it’s a long line

Monique Dorsey

Ben's is located in the industrial part of Oakland in between produce markets. When I arrived I was happily welcomed. Excitement and enthusiasm. I observed when one employee came in - he washed his hands first and was equally inviting. I had the #26 fish with hearty veggies over rice in black bean sauce. Yum yum. I cannot believe I missed this hidden gem. You will NOT be disappointed! Bring cash, a good attitude and appetite. Come see what I mean. Only open a few hours a day. May want to call ahead. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁 ENJOY!

Jackson Sundheim

I had the good fortune to stumble upon this humble, unassuming gem whilst prowling the Jack London area for a quick tasty bite. It took no more than five minutes to safely order, wait for my food, and be on my way with a tasty container of veggie chow mein for a price I thought impossible these days in the Bay Area. Highly recommend, will definitely be back whenever I’m in the neighborhood.

J CC

Small place but family owned and really good chinese food. Was treated very well by owner! I told him it was my first time there and he welcomed me very warmly and even asked my name. Will definitely come back in the future when in the area. And great prices for generous portions

Neural Channels

I just love this place!!! Always in heaven in this place. All freshly made and the black bean, jalapeño ginger sauce is to die for! Best to get there early because it gets really packed! I'm so addicted that I go there every week! Food is great...family owned...service with a smile. ..always feel like I'm family! Did I mention that they serve you a huge plate & it's cheap! Love it!

Slava Ukrayini

The best value-price in whole Jack London's district. Sometimes it takes some patience to wait for a Wednesday chicken special, but it's worth it. Very nice and friendly staff. Low prices and delicious Asian food.

I was finally able to try this restaurant today, I traveled from Pittsburg via BART just to try it. I was at Jack London Square last week, I attempted to try it, but they had already closed. First, I must say that the staff is very friendly, provide service with a smile, efficient. They fix your order when you place it, food is fresh, not sitting under heating lights. I got the Chicken Fried Rice that everyone ranted and raved about in the reviews. It was $14.00 for a medium sized take out container. It tasted okay, but I was anticipating better. I ate some there, took the rest home. It was full of Chicken breast, a bit dry, very little vegetables and barely any egg. I was also surprised by the prices on the website, the items are much cheaper by at least $6.00. I realize the cost of living has gone up, and they have to charge more. It would be helpful if they update your menu/prices so new customers won't be blind sided. Especially, since they only accept cash payments. This was not my favorite so, I won't be going back, do not recommend.

Gloria Dials

I was finally able to try this restaurant today, I traveled from Pittsburg via BART just to try it. I was at Jack London Square last week, I attempted to try it, but they had already closed. First, I must say that the staff is very friendly, provide service with a smile, efficient. They fix your order when you place it, food is fresh, not sitting under heating lights. I got the Chicken Fried Rice that everyone ranted and raved about in the reviews. It was $14.00 for a medium sized take out container. It tasted okay, but I was anticipating better. I ate some there, took the rest home. It was full of Chicken breast, a bit dry, very little vegetables and barely any egg. I was also surprised by the prices on the website, the items are much cheaper by at least $6.00. I realize the cost of living has gone up, and they have to charge more. It would be helpful if they update your menu/prices so new customers won't be blind sided. Especially, since they only accept cash payments. This was not my favorite so, I won't be going back, do not recommend.

So, picture this: I stroll into Ben's joint expecting a flavor fiesta in my mouth, but what do I get? A lukewarm greeting and an interior that's as exciting as watching paint dry. Seriously, they need to hire an interior decorator who didn't flunk out of design school. Now, let's talk about the menu. It's like they threw darts at a Chinese takeout menu and whatever it landed on, they added. Variety is the spice of life, but Ben's takes it to a whole new level of confusion. General Tso's chicken meets sweet and sour pork in a bizarre dance of culinary chaos. But hey, the food wasn't a total disaster. It was edible, I guess. If you're into that kind of thing. I've had more exciting flavor explosions from a microwave dinner, though. And the portions? It's like they're rationing rice in a post-apocalyptic world. I left hungrier than a vulture at a vegan buffet. Service, oh boy. The waitstaff was about as attentive as a sloth on sedatives. I had to wave my arms like I was directing air traffic just to get a dang refill on my water. And don't get me started on the wait time – I could've grown a beard waiting for my Kung Pao chicken. Now, let's talk ambiance. The place is about as cozy as a Siberian prison cell. The lighting is so dim; I thought I was having dinner in a cave. And the decor? It's like they raided a thrift store from the '80s and said, "Yeah, this'll do." In conclusion, Ben's Chinese Cuisine is the kind of place you go to when you've lost all hope for a fantastic meal but still want to convince yourself you made a reasonable choice. It's not the worst, but it's not winning any culinary awards. Three stars, only because I'm feeling generous today. Cheers to mediocrity!

ΔXIUS LIИK

So, picture this: I stroll into Ben's joint expecting a flavor fiesta in my mouth, but what do I get? A lukewarm greeting and an interior that's as exciting as watching paint dry. Seriously, they need to hire an interior decorator who didn't flunk out of design school. Now, let's talk about the menu. It's like they threw darts at a Chinese takeout menu and whatever it landed on, they added. Variety is the spice of life, but Ben's takes it to a whole new level of confusion. General Tso's chicken meets sweet and sour pork in a bizarre dance of culinary chaos. But hey, the food wasn't a total disaster. It was edible, I guess. If you're into that kind of thing. I've had more exciting flavor explosions from a microwave dinner, though. And the portions? It's like they're rationing rice in a post-apocalyptic world. I left hungrier than a vulture at a vegan buffet. Service, oh boy. The waitstaff was about as attentive as a sloth on sedatives. I had to wave my arms like I was directing air traffic just to get a dang refill on my water. And don't get me started on the wait time – I could've grown a beard waiting for my Kung Pao chicken. Now, let's talk ambiance. The place is about as cozy as a Siberian prison cell. The lighting is so dim; I thought I was having dinner in a cave. And the decor? It's like they raided a thrift store from the '80s and said, "Yeah, this'll do." In conclusion, Ben's Chinese Cuisine is the kind of place you go to when you've lost all hope for a fantastic meal but still want to convince yourself you made a reasonable choice. It's not the worst, but it's not winning any culinary awards. Three stars, only because I'm feeling generous today. Cheers to mediocrity!

I went here after a Google search... I wanted some good Chinese Fried Rice! This place is tucked in the cuts off Broadway. The inside is not clean--its very dirty. The refrigerator where the refreshments are kept, the glass appears that it hasn't been cleaned in months! It's pretty ran down on the inside, with a super high counter, so you can't see into the kitchen area. I ordered the Ben's Special Fried Rice. The rice was good, although overpriced, and especially for the condition of the restaurant and are. I paid $30.00 for 2 orders of house special Fried rice. Although I actually loved their chilli/jalapeno sauce, I probably wouldn't go back because of the condition of the place.

Phoenix Rising

I went here after a Google search... I wanted some good Chinese Fried Rice! This place is tucked in the cuts off Broadway. The inside is not clean--its very dirty. The refrigerator where the refreshments are kept, the glass appears that it hasn't been cleaned in months! It's pretty ran down on the inside, with a super high counter, so you can't see into the kitchen area. I ordered the Ben's Special Fried Rice. The rice was good, although overpriced, and especially for the condition of the restaurant and are. I paid $30.00 for 2 orders of house special Fried rice. Although I actually loved their chilli/jalapeno sauce, I probably wouldn't go back because of the condition of the place.