Kitchen
Dim Sum in the Making
Watch our chefs handcraft each dumpling with skill and tradition — fresh, authentic dim sum made by hand every day
Our Story
About Us
Serving Oakland Chinatown with handmade dim sum and seafood for over 20 years.
Tradition, craft, and hospitality
Our Story
Dim sum and seafood made by hand for over 20 years.
Peony Seafood Restaurant has been part of Oakland Chinatown for more than two decades. Our Hong Kong–trained chefs prepare dim sum and seafood the traditional way—hand‑wrapped dumplings, wok‑fired dishes, and slow‑simmered broths. We pair Bay Area produce and live seafood with time‑honored techniques to create meals meant for sharing—from morning tea service to celebratory banquets.
Whether it’s a quick dim sum lunch or a wedding feast, we’ll make it warm, delicious, and easy.
Our Values & Craft
What guides us and how we make our dishes
- Handmade dim sum and sauces prepared fresh daily
- Doughs, dumplings, and buns are hand‑wrapped each morning
- Stocks simmer for hours for depth and clarity
- Wok cooking at high heat for smokiness and snap
- Responsibly sourced seafood and seasonal produce; live seafood handled with care
- Vegetarian and shellfish‑free options available
- Final garnishes added tableside for peak freshness
- Banquet traditions—family‑style dishes meant for sharing
- Thoughtful tea service and friendly, bilingual hospitality
- Proud Oakland Chinatown roots for 20+ years
Kitchen & Food Gallery
Behind‑the‑scenes and signature dishes
Kitchen
Crafting Every Dish with Care
Stacks of bamboo steamers showcase the heart of our kitchen — handcrafted dim sum made fresh each day, capturing and preserving the authentic taste of timeless Cantonese cuisine
Food
A Moment to Savor
Delicate rice rolls dipped in savory soy sauce, paired perfectly with a warm cup of tea for a refined culinary experience
Food
Save Room for Sweets
A variety of our signature desserts — from adorable coconut bunnies to golden mango piggies and baked buns — each crafted to bring a touch of joy and sweetness to every meal
Food
Golden Mochi Custard
Bite into our crispy Golden Mochi Custards to taste our warm, creamy custard center. A perfect balance of texture and sweetness in every bite
Food
Coconut Bunnies
Our cute Coconut Bunny desserts are soft, glossy, and filled with creamy coconut sweetness. Come watch these little bunnies jiggle their way to your table
Kitchen
Handcrafted Perfection
At Peony Seafood Restaurant, every dumpling begins with care. Skilled hands shape soft dough into perfect rounds, continuing a time-honored tradition of craftsmanship and flavor.
Food
Signature Roast Duck
Peony Seafood Restaurant’s signature roast duck — expertly prepared and slow-roasted to achieve perfectly crisp skin and tender, flavorful meat. A timeless classic crafted with precision and bursting with flavor