Nokni

As pop-ups go, Nokni consistently delivers delicious, inventive flavors. I've been to 3 of their events and have not been disappointed with the food. How it looks and tastes is fantastic and...

Went to their pop up restaurant in the Grand Fare Market after seeing a blurb in the Chronicle. Had tried Ssam before back east but wanted to see how it was here. The kimchi braised lamb was...

Really disappointing. Waited about 30 minutes for our meals (which cost a whooping $18 each! For ssam!) and was still really hungry afterwards. Prepare for tiny portions. I give it one extra...

This pop-up restaurant is quintessential Oakland! I was here on business and came with a colleague and we shared two dishes, the trout and chicken bolgogi. Served Ssam- style, which includes rice,...

They are two notable chefs, who are creating a modern take, on their ancestral food, with local organic ingredients. As it is not yet a fully realized restaurant, I will describe and rate only...