An’s Canteen (Tian Jin Dumplings)

Ordered the traditional 天津果子和豆浆，love it the same excellence

Dropped by this chill Chinese crepe (煎饼 jian-bing) spot in Chinatown, Oakland, and it's my new fave. The flavors are on another level – spicy, savoury, and delicate. The crepes here are next-level good, and the craft behind them is legit flawless. I like the crepe with the fried crackers (薄脆 bo-cui) more than with the old-fashioned fried dough （油条you-tiao）, giving it a more interesting crunchy texture. Thin and crispy, but they hold up like a champ. You can tell the chef know their stuff. Menu's got a cool mix of classic and creative. If you're around Chinatown and craving something tasty, hit up this spot. You won't be disappointed.

Just tried it for the first time with a friend and we both loved it.

我一直生活在中国北方城市，很喜欢煎饼这个食物，也算是吃过很多不同地方的煎饼，包括法式煎饼，这家安记食堂An's Canteen的煎饼结合了天津传统煎饼的香味与灵魂，还融合了法式煎饼的口感与配搭比例，应该是我吃过最好吃的煎饼了，尤其是在煎饼里放的不是油条而是一种叫薄脆的东西（fried cracker），让整个煎饼的口感与风味更上一层楼。仅仅只是看到这个煎饼已经闻到了葱与蛋与酱料融合在一起的香味，食材也都非常好。我还吃了鸡汤馄饨与茶叶蛋，不仅是家乡的味道，更是中国美食的温度，新的煎饼店老板是个年轻的帅小伙，他也许可以让中国传统美食让更多的人认识与喜爱。

I miss the older couple that ran this place before, but happy that the menu hasn’t changed. I always get the bian jing and the warm soy milk. Brought a friend along and now he’s a fan too! Great place to bike to after riding by the lake. There’s a couple of chairs and small tables on the sidewalk, so you don’t have to wait to get home to eat.

Update: The older couple who ran Tian Jin previously sold it to a young gentleman who's now there every day. Nice guy, and food is identical. Still a great spot! Nice to see the business getting passed down to the next generation :) Original review: The best kind of hole in the wall. Only four things on the menu, and all of them delicious, fast, and inexpensive. The savory crepe is my go-to for breakfast or a light lunch. Solid wonton soup too! Tea eggs make a nice snack or side. The little mall across the street has nice benches and fun people watching while you eat.

Absolutely worth it, it was totally worth driving all the way here to eat. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are authentic, and the prices are cheap. Highly recommended.

Get the Jiang Bang.....with Chile paste....that is all