Twinflame
Our verdict
Twinflame brings Korean and Japanese dishes to Oakland around twin robata grills, with wagyu hamburg steak cooked over binchotan charcoal.
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The menu
What to order
- Hamburg Steak
- Gamja Jeon
- Doobu Kimchi
- Gim-mari
- Matcha Ice Cream
Twinflame takes a deliberately focused approach to dinner in Oakland. Korean and Japanese dishes are presented around twin robata grills at the center of the room, placing the energy of binchotan charcoal cooking directly in view.
The signature is a Japanese-style wagyu hamburg steak cooked over that charcoal. This is a restaurant to choose for the format as much as the food: the grill is the point, and the room is designed around it.
For the reservation book
Twinflame is located at One Piedmont, 230 West MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland. The official site lists a $$ price range. Reservations run through OpenTable, and the restaurant notes that new bookings open two weeks ahead at 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
For an important date, use the live reservation calendar and confirm menu, dietary, and seating needs directly with the restaurant. The official site and social channels remain the best sources for changes to service or availability.
Frequently asked questions
What defines the Twinflame experience?
Twinflame centers its Oakland dining room on twin robata grills and Korean and Japanese dishes, including a Japanese-style wagyu hamburg steak cooked over binchotan charcoal.
Where is Twinflame located?
The restaurant is at One Piedmont, 230 West MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.
Where should I book?
Reservations are offered through OpenTable. Check the live calendar for current availability.
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Details
- Modern
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Sake Program
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- A La Carte
- Beer
- Sake
- Wine
- Whiskey
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined but approachable, with a warm hospitality focus and a charcoal-grill-centered dining room that emphasizes precision and depth of flavor.