Broken Dreams

Broken Dreams is a Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Oakland that focuses on broken rice, a beloved comfort food in Vietnam. They serve classic dishes like broken rice with pork belly, fried egg, and egg cake, as well as grilled lemongrass pork with imperial roll vermicelli. The owner has decades of restaurant experience and a deep connection to Vietnamese food culture, aiming to give broken rice the spotlight it deserves. They also offer Vietnamese coffee, fresh juices, traditional desserts, fresh spring rolls, and seasonal salads. The restaurant values food, family, and community.