Tasty Bowl

Tasty Bowl

Discover Tasty Bowl in Oakland, CA — your go-to Vietnamese restaurant for delicious pho, noodles, and healthy comfort food. Enjoy casual dining with outdoor seating, delivery, and takeaway options. Wheelchair accessible, kid-friendly, and offering affordable $10-$20 meals including vegetarian choices. Experience tasty broth, shrimp, ribs, boba, and passion fruit green tea with easy parking and friendly service. Open daily from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

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Welcome to Tasty Bowl

Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl

At 205 E 18th St in Oakland, Tasty Bowl offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine that fits your budget between $10 and $20. We serve fresh, flavorful pho, noodle dishes, and comfort food that locals rave about. Our location near the lake creates a casual, welcoming atmosphere with options to dine indoors or enjoy the breeze in our outdoor seating area. Whether you stop by for lunch, dinner, or a quick solo bite, our menu covers vegetarian choices, hearty soups, and traditional classics. We welcome families with kids and provide wheelchair accessible entrances and seating to ensure comfort for every guest.

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Location & Contact

Address

205 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606, United States

Hotline

+1 510-350-8749

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Food Menu

Tasty Bowl stands out with its diverse menu that includes unique dishes like Hủ Tiếu Đuôi Bò (Ox Tail Special) for $17.95 and refreshing beverages like Fresh Coconut water at $7.50. We combine tradition and convenience, offering dine-in with table service, takeout, and delivery to fit your schedule. Our service crew is known for excellent hospitality and efficient service, so you enjoy your meal without a wait. We accept multiple payment methods, including all major credit and debit cards and mobile NFC payments for easy checkout. Our casual vibe and free parking make every visit relaxed and hassle-free, whether you're grabbing Vietnamese coffee or diving into our famed beef rib pho.

About

Tasty Bowl

Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl
Tasty Bowl

Tasty Bowl, nestled in Oakland’s vibrant neighborhood near the lake, has become a community hub for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. We pride ourselves on crafting each dish with authentic recipes and fresh ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Our menu features specialties like the Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang with pork, shrimp, quail eggs, and a savory broth praised by regulars. Offering lunch and dinner every day from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, we cater to the busy rhythms of Oakland with peak lunch times on Thursdays and lively weekend dinners.

Customers appreciate the rich pho broth and the eclectic taste of our beverages like passion fruit green tea and taro milk tea, contributing to a true taste adventure. By supporting Tasty Bowl, you support local small businesses and experience dishes curated to satisfy both traditionalists and adventurers in Vietnamese flavors.

Tasty Bowl

At Tasty Bowl, we commit to delivering authentic Vietnamese cuisine with honesty and passion. Our vision is to become Oakland’s go-to spot for pho and other traditional dishes served in a friendly, accessible environment. We prioritize quality ingredients, endless hospitality, and inclusivity with wheelchair access and kid-friendly seating. Supporting local communities fuels our mission, as we see every meal as an opportunity to connect and share culture. From sustainable sourcing to maintaining affordable prices, we work to uphold standards that keep customers coming back for comfort, taste, and trust. Our ongoing dedication ensures Tasty Bowl remains a welcoming cornerstone in Oakland’s culinary landscape.

Reviews

What Clients Say

The best pho I've ever had! I had the steak pho and a taro milk tea. The milk tea was very weird tasting, and had grainy chunks of... ??? At the bottom haha. But the pho? Phenomenal!

Lee T.
Lee T.

Very nice place in Oakland by the lake. It's got an nice open space and has night out door dining to. So many options with food that I enjoyed. Good service was fast and good. And prices were good. Overall good experience and good food. Would recommend for a group of friends.

Jer k.
Jer k.

A little hole in the wall spot but once u come in u are greeted at the the door the service is always excellent and the food and the pho let me tell you its good this place has good eat for a decent price don't be a stranger this place will satisfy your pho cravings

Fabian G.
Fabian G.

Very nice people who work here. Food is good and rather eclectic. They also have boba drinks. Lots of seating inside and out, affordable and good food. Support local small businesses.

IdealistKT I.
IdealistKT I.

Really nice place ! pretty delicious food ! The Thai ice tea w boba good!!!

Karen C.
Karen C.

The combination pho was so good. The broth was clear and yummy. Also recommend the spicy wontons

Enrique L.
Enrique L.