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    understory oakland (3340 International Blvd, Unceded Ohlone Territory) ❊ Worker-Owned Collective Restaurant

    3340 International Boulevard

    Oakland, CA 94601


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    Featured Items

    • Ube Horchata

      creamy rice and oat milk blended with ube, cinnamon, and vanilla for a dreamy, lightly sweet sip (vegan & gluten free)
      $5.00
    • Pandan Cold Brew

      Curated Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), pandan syrup, coconut-oatmilk.
      $6.00
    • Burrito

      Choice of protein, java rice (garlic annatto), aioli, arugula in flour tortilla
      $16.00

    Cafe

    Cafe Food

    • Burrito

      Choice of protein, java rice (garlic annatto), aioli, arugula in flour tortilla
      $16.00
    • Rice Bowl

      Choice of protein, atchara or cabbage slaw, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, fried garlic & shallot, spiced vinegar with java rice (garlic annatto)
      $16.00
    • Sandwich

      arugula, aioli, atchara (shredded papaya & carrot pickles) or cabbage slaw on a brioche bun with chili-tamarind puffy chips
      $16.00
    • Salad

      Choice of Protein, arugula, spinach, frisee, little gems, seasonal fruit, fried shallot & garlic, strawberry vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Understory Hash

      Potato, sweet potato, butternut squash, & brussel sprouts topped with fresh herbs and pickle red onion. Choice of lechon (pork belly), vegan pork, oyster mushrooms, or vegan longganisa.
      $18.00+
    • Fried Oyster Mushroom

      $14.00
    • Pork Lumpia

      $12.00
    • Papaya Burger

      Choice of Beef or Housemade Fava Bean Patty, choice of cheddar cheese or vegan cheddar, caramelized papaya, arugula, aioli on a toasted brioche bun. (+$4 for fries or salad)
      $14.00+

    Community Offering

    • Pozole Para Todxs (V/GF)

      White hominy corn in a savory tomatillo vegetable broth served with shredded cabbage, radish, cilantro, lime (add shredded chicken or mushrooms +$4)
      $0+

    Sides

    • + Fries

      $4.00
    • + House Salad

      $4.00
    • + Avocado

      $3.00
    • + Extra Fried Egg

      $3.00
    • + Extra Java Rice

      Garlic Annatto Rice
      $4.00

    Drinks

    N/A Beverage

    • Ube Horchata

      creamy rice and oat milk blended with ube, cinnamon, and vanilla for a dreamy, lightly sweet sip (vegan & gluten free)
      $5.00
    • Agua Fresca

      House made flavors: Jamaica (Hibiscus) or Seasonal Fruit (weekly rotation)
      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      House blend of roasted Filipino chocolate and dark chocolate, cane sugar, choice of milk (whole, coconut-oat milk, or oat milk). Smoky, rich, not too sweet.
      $5.00
    • Heart Healing Tea

      House-favorite herbal tea blend: Tulsi (holy basil), hibiscus, lemon balm, lemon verbena, passion flower, Hawthorne berry, chamomile, and sweetened with agave. Hot or Iced.
      $5.00
    • Tepache

      Tangy, naturally fermented drink made with ripe mango, pineapple rind, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Refreshingly tart and bubbly. (vegan & gluten free)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Agua de Coco

      10.5 fl oz Canned Coconut Water
      $5.00
    • Iced Tea

      $5.00

    Coffee/Tea

    • Drip Coffee

      Selected Coffee from Equal Exchange or Mother Tongue Coffee (Roasted in Oakland).
      $4.00
    • Decaf

      Selected Decaffienated Coffee from Equal Exchange or Mother Tongue Coffee (Roasted in Oakland).
      $4.00
    • Loose Leaf Tea

      White, Red, Oolong, Green, or Herbal teas sourced from 101 Tea in Fremont and Blue Willow Tea in Berkeley.
      $4.00+
    • Daly City Fog

      Earl Grey (Blue Willow Tea), pandan syrup, oat milk foam.
      $6.00
    • Tres Leches Tea Latte

      Tres Leches milk (oat milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, & rose water) with your choice of tea: Matcha or Hojicha (roasted green tea). Hot or Iced.
      $7.00
    • Pandan Cold Brew

      Curated Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), pandan syrup, coconut-oatmilk.
      $6.00
    • Cafe de Olla

      Coffee brewed with brown sugar, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, orange peel. Cold version comes with orange coconut oat milk foam.
      $5.00
    • Mocha

      Filipino and Dark Chocolate blend, cane sugar, coffee, and your choice of milk.
      $6.00
    • Cala-Cello Coffee Tonic

      A tropical play on limoncello; Calamansi(Filipino citrus), pandan, coconut water, cane sugar with Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), housemade tonic syrup and sparkling water.
      $7.00
    • Turon Latte

      A dessert as a drink! Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), pandan syrup, and Turon foam (banana, jackfruit, coconut+oat milk) with a mini fried Turon garnish. (Gluten Free version available)
      $8.00
    • Strawberry Orange Blossom

      Spring/Summer Seasonal Drink. Farmer's Market organic strawberries, orange blossom, choice of milk, matcha or hojicha (roasted green tea).
      $7.00

    Soda

    • Strawberry Shiso

      $4.00
    • Earl Grey Lemon

      $4.00
    • Ginger Lemongrass

      $4.00
    • Calamansi Green Tea

      $4.00
    • Salt Soda

      $4.00

    Beer & Cider

    • Tropical IPA

      $6.00
    • Mighty Dry Cider (6.1%)

      $6.00
    • Calamansi West Coast IPA (6.5%)

      $8.00
    • Mandarin Wheat Ale (5.7%)

      $8.00
    • Hojicha Cream Ale (5.5%)

      $8.00
    • Jasmine Rice Lager (4.7%)

      $8.00
    • N/A Beer - Japanese Cherry Blossom

      $6.00

    Wine

    • Pinot Grigio (glass)

      $12.00
    • VIOGNIER (glass)

      $14.00
    • MALBEC (glass)

      $18.00
    • BARBERA (glass)

      $14.00
    • PET NAT (glass)

      $17.00
    • Pinot Grigio (Bottle)

      $36.00
    • Voignier (Bottle)

      $42.00
    • Barbera (Bottle)

      $42.00
    • Pet Nat (Bottle)

      $48.00
    • Malbec (Bottle)

      $54.00

    Desserts & Pastries

    Dessert & Pastries

    • Pandesal (Vegan)

      $6.00
    • Biscuit & jam (Vegetarian)

      $6.00
    • Poğaça (Vegetarian)

      Turkish Breakfast Pastry. Housemade Feta & Yogurt, dill, parsley, & sesame seeds. Vegetarian. *Contains dairy, gluten, egg, butter, & sesame
      $6.00
    • Chocnut Tart (Vegan)

      $8.00
    • Ube Flan (V+GF)

      $8.00
    • Maja Blanca (V+GF)

      Creamy Coconut Pudding with Mango Topping
      $8.00
    • Pineapple Basil Sorbet (V+GF)

      $8.00
    • Vegan Rice Cream (GF)

      Rice based vegan ice cream with strawberry caramel and balsamic topping
      $8.00
    • ube brownie

      $6.00

    Retail/Merch

    Understory Merch

    • Community Offering Zine

      $15.00

    Decaf

    $4.00

    Selected Decaffienated Coffee from Equal Exchange or Mother Tongue Coffee (Roasted in Oakland).

    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 2:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    We’re a worker-owned restaurant in the heart of Fruitvale, where worldly flavors meet Oakland’s rich food traditions (Filipino/Mexican/Thai/Turkish). Our menu changes with the seasons, our cocktails are crafted with care, and our pay-what-you-can meals make sure everyone has a seat at the table. Every dish we serve is an invitation to share stories, connect with neighbors, and be part of a community that nourishes one another.

    Location

    3340 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601

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