Downtown Oakland Spots Baba's House and 13 Orphans Announce Closure

Downtown Oakland community spot Baba's House and its upstairs mahjong speakeasy, 13 Orphans, are set to close their physical location on 15th Street at the end of September. The dual-concept venue opened five years ago, offering Filipino and Cantonese street food downstairs along with tea cocktails and mahjong tables upstairs.

Chef and co-owner Eman Garcia shared that while the physical restaurant is ending its run, the team plans to stay active through local pop-up dinners and cultural events. The space has planned several farewell gatherings for longtime regulars throughout September, including a final day of regular service and a celebratory send-off party.