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    Contemporary

    James Syhabout's calm neighborhood tasting room on Piedmont Avenue moves with the precision of someone drawing from Thai and Chinese traditions while sourcing obsessively local. A slow-poached egg yolk in malt cream, raw fish dressed with aged soy and fermented plum—each plate announces itself as both familiar and strangely refined.

    AAA
    Four Diamonds
    Michelin Guide
    2 Stars
    James Beard Awards
    2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · James Syhabout
    2022 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · James Syhabout
    Los Angeles Times
    2025 · The 101 Best Restaurants in California
    San Francisco Chronicle
    Top East Bay Restaurants
    Top Oakland Restaurants

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    3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA · Oakland
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