How come no one has told me about this amazing restaurant?
We first heard about Imperial Soup from murmurs on a Reddit thread. Is the soup really that amazing? We went to eat there and I have to be honest. With the exception of its decour, this gem of a restaurant exceeds every expectation.
I’ve been complaining about the lack of excellent Chinese food in Oakland for over a decade. Why has no one told me about imperial soup?
I’m working my way through their menu and I have not found anything that disappoints. Their soup is double boiled, tastes like what my grandma used to make. Their hai nan chicken is perfectly al dente, their egg tart is freshly made to order. I think their food is arguably better than Great China, more like the best home cooked food.
I was torn about sharing this because I don’t want it to get so busy I have to make ressies but I was also surprised that they aren’t busier. If you don’t care about ambience but love delicious Chinese food, you might also love this place.