One Ninety Seven
, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“One Ninety Seven is a beloved Filipino hole-in-the-wall in Oakland that's earned its reputation through sizzling G Fire Wings with that perfect soy garlic glaze and crispy lumpia that keeps people coming back despite the minimal seating and quick-service setup. The kitchen clearly prioritizes freshness over speed, so expect a wait, but regulars swear it's worth it for authentic Filipino breakfast and comfort food that tastes like it's made with care rather than shortcuts. This is the kind of place you'll pass by a dozen times before finally stopping, then immediately kick yourself for waiting so long.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast on the menu.
Google Reviews
I've been here several times. It's a hole in the wall take out place. Usually a place like this is great because the food is delicious and the staff are friendly but this is where they miss the mark a bit. I really wanted to like a local place like this and support their…
I mainly come here for the g fire wings. Classic tasty soy garlic flavor chicken wings, add a side of rice or garlic rice too. The lumpia and chicken tosino are also good. I don't think you can go wrong with the menu. Vibes are always great here, street parking, some outdoor…
First time there last night. Picked up food at 5:30 on a Wednesday and they were almost out of everything. Wings, Lumpia and white rice was all they had left, but that’s what we were there for! Really really tasty, we’ll be back soon. For lunch, maybe, so we can try all the…
Found this Filipino gem while working out in Oakland. It's a hole in the wall, but those are usually the best kind. They had traditional Filipino breakfast iykyk. I went with G Fire Wings Plate with the Garlic Fried Rice and XL Lumpia. SLAP my face and call me Sally that Good.…
I've passed by this place countless time and finally decided to make a stop specifically for the wings. There's a bit of a wait as the food is prepared fresh. Service is nice and orders are taken through a slot in the door. Prices are higher than most wing spots, but their…
Crema Reviews
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