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Our Story

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

Dim Sum in the Making

Watch our chefs handcraft each dumpling with skill and tradition — fresh, authentic dim sum made by hand every day

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Come check it out!

2026-02-13

[POP UP] Saturday 02/28/2026 @homie.sf

@HOMIE.SF is created by Vivian, a Chinese and Vietnamese American artist based in San Francisco, CA. Her art is inspired by characters and things she's loved from her childhood to now. She hopes her art will bring you the same sense of joy and happiness that drawing them brings to her!

2026-02-07

[LNY Mahjong & Fashion Show] Saturday 02/21/2026 5-9PM

Dress up & Celebrate Lunar New Year with an exciting night of mahjong, fashion, and authentic Chinese cuisine at Peony! Limited tix available, grab yours now!

2026-02-11

[POP UP] Tuesday 02/17/2026 @droothebaker

@DROOTHEBAKER is created by Andrew Hong, the co-owner of Van's Bakery in San Jose, as his creative outlet to showcase his dessert products influenced by Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese flavors. PRE ORDER NOW!

2026-02-13

[POP UP] Sunday 02/15/2026 @wontonchild

@WONTONCHILD Art is created by Jonathan Chen, a Taiwanese-American artist born and raised in the Bay Area.

2026-01-29

[POP UP] Sunday 02/08/2026 @midori_chann x @faithcaoculator

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with @midori_chann and @faithcaoculator for this special pop up from 10am-2pm! For every purchase over $10, you'll receive a voucher for chiu chow dumplings or coconut bunnies!

2026-01-22

[POP UP] Sunday 01/25/2026 @droothebaker @gong.dessertshop

@DROOTHEBAKER is created by Andrew Hong, the co-owner of Van's Bakery in San Jose, as his creative outlet to showcase his dessert products influenced by Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese flavors.

2025-12-30

[POP UP] Saturday 01/03/2026 @_dollgirls x @_goyangii

Come start your New Year off right with @_DOLLGIRLS and @_GOYANGII for their first joint pop-up at Peony Seafood Restaurant! Come shop with them and enjoy some dim sum! Purchases over $10 from either artist will receive a voucher for one FREE order of pan-fried daikon cake (3pcs)!

2025-12-21

[POP UP] Sunday 12/28/2025 @cloverleafpie

@cloverleafpie returns for our final POP UP of the year! Swing by to check out her variety of cute apparel, prints, and plushies!

2025-12-21

[POP UP] Saturday 12/27/2025 @homie.sf

2025-12-17

[POP UP] Sunday 12/21/2025 @its.clay.day x @coco.choon x @thanksxu

Join us on Sunday 12/21 for a trio pop up featuring @its.clay.day @coco.choon @thanksxu. Perfect to get some holiday shopping done and enjoy some dim sum!

2025-12-07

[POP UP] Sunday 12/21/2025 @its.clay.day

@ITS CLAY DAY is a studio created by Julia Chai devoted to small-batch ceramics shaped by the hand and guided by the earth's rhythms. Each set of objects are a study of touch, texture, and transformation, offering a quiet beauty to the rituals of eating, gathering, and living.

2025-12-06

[POP UP] Saturday 12/20/2025 @milkcloudbakery

At Milk Cloud Bakery, Elizabeth is excited to blend creativity with baked goods. She uses fresh, quality ingredients for every shokupan, sando, and basque cheesecake.

2025-11-20

[POP UP] Sunday 11/23/2025 @cloverleafpie

Based in the Bay Area, @cloverleafpie is created by Taiwanese-American illustrator Jennifer Lee and sells cute and colorful accessories, stationery, and apparel!