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Momo Chang

Momo Chang is an award-winning freelance journalist, multimedia storyteller and digital expert based in Oakland, CA. She is a contributor to Nosh, has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, Shondaland, WIRED and PRI, and has produced radio and documentary work for public media. Momo lives in Oakland and enjoys noodles of all types.

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Chikara Ono’s East Bay restaurants are coming back to life

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Jan. 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Some of Ono’s pandemic pivots are sticking around.

Understory is a new collective-run kitchen in Old Oakland. Photo: Understory
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Understory, a worker-run restaurant and bar, is as righteous as it is delicious

Avatar photo by Momo Chang June 15, 2021, 10:28 a.m.August 4, 2022

The worker-forward restaurant offers a rotating menu of hard-to-find foods.

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Flavors from Hawaii: Berkeley’s Ono Bakehouse highlights island-style snacks, pastries

Avatar photo by Momo Chang April 27, 2021, 11:31 a.m.August 4, 2022

Ono Bakehouse offers Queen Emma Cake, butter mochi, Spam musubi furikake snack mix and other treats from Hawaii.

Restaurateur Chikara Ono.
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His 4 Japanese restaurants remain closed. Now this lauded Oakland chef is planning their return

Avatar photo by Momo Chang March 25, 2021, 12:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

Due to the pandemic, Chikara Ono temporarily closed AS B-Dama, Delage, Utzutzu and Masabaga. Find out what he’s up to now.

Yilan Foods' Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Photo: Momo Chang
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This Taiwanese beef noodle soup is in high demand

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Feb. 16, 2021, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Oakland’s Yilan Foods operates out of the kitchen at Ninna Restaurant on Piedmont Avenue and consistently sells out of its signature Taiwanese dishes.

Jianbing and boba milk teas from One Plus in Berkeley. Photo: Momo Chang
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Organic Beijing-style jianbing and bubble tea arrive in downtown Berkeley

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Jan. 21, 2021, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

One Plus stands out from other local boba shops with its attention to detail, high-quality ingredients and new take on a Chinese street food.

Camchilao's outdoor seating area with tables, string lights and colorful murals.
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Camchilao brings larb tacos to the Fruitvale

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Nov. 12, 2020, 11:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Operating as a food truck with an outdoor seating area, Camchilao offers an exciting menu of Cambodian, Chinese and Lao cuisine.

Malaya Tea Room's Afternoon Tea in a Box features pastries, tea sandwiches and desserts made with Malaysian-inspired flavors. Photo: Malaya Tea Room
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Malaysian sweet and savory flavors take afternoon tea to the next level

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Sept. 28, 2020, 11:45 a.m.August 4, 2022

Malaya Tea Room in Alameda offers a spot of tea to go, with eats like rendang chickpea sandwiches, pandan chiffon cake and scones with katsuri lime curd.

Ube cheesecakes, ube flan cheesecakes and ube cupcakes from Marley's Treats. Photo: Momo Chang
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This Filipino-American bakery puts ube in the spotlight

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Aug. 27, 2020, 11:29 a.m.August 4, 2022

Marley’s Treats gives the purple yam its due. You’ll find cheesecakes, cupcakes and more made with the vibrant-hued tuber.

A Monterey Market employee wipes down carts and baskets with disinfectant at the entrance of the store.
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How East Bay grocery stores are responding to COVID-19

Avatar photo by Momo Chang March 27, 2020, 10:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

As the pandemic continues, markets have been addressing new challenges to keep stores stocked, while maintaining safety for its customers and workers.

Mango Sticky Rice Toast from U :Dessert Story in Berkeley.
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5 Asian-inspired toasts, pancakes and waffles to try in the East Bay

Avatar photo by Momo Chang March 10, 2020, 11:17 a.m.October 4, 2022

Try pandan and coconut flavored toast, jiggly Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, mochi waffles and more.

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Popoca brings chef Anthony Salguero’s California-Salvadoran vision to light

Avatar photo by Momo Chang Feb. 14, 2020, 10:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

The chef’s hearty and uncommon Salvadoran fare awaits diners at Classic Cars West beer garden in Uptown Oakland. 

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