Peak

Date: 3/3/2025. Time: 5:03 PM. 55°. CoolAfter taking care of business at the post office, it was a choice between Domenico's or Peak. The deli and Thai restaurant are next door to each other. Just as Domenico's closes at 5 PM, Peak is opened for dinner at 5 PM. I had been to Domenico's numerous times. I decided why not check out this Thai restaurant. When one door closes, another door opens.I have already perused the menu before entering the restaurant. I knew immediately the beverage to quench my thirst - lychee iced tea. Then the lavender lemonade sounded refreshing, too, and it will have to wait for my next visit.Eats: Basil and fried egg, served with minced chicken, garlic and onion in a secret mild homemade sauce. The fried egg was cooked to perfection - over easy - and the yolk was oozing over the chicken and rice. Delicious, absolutely delicious. The first time I had lychee iced tea was at another Thai restaurant in East Oakland. The beverage was not overly sweet, just mellow with a subtle hint of lychee flavor. (Indeed quite refreshing)Service was excellent. The two employees were quite attentive, checking to make sure I was enjoying my meal and replenishing my water. The decor was simple and basic furnishings, yet comfy and relaxing. Definitely it is a return visit for other items on the menu and the lavender lemonade during the lunch hour when the weather is warmer. I like the fact that it is a neighborhood restaurant near my home. Bon appetit!Final words: Nice to have a variety of restaurants in the Webster Street area. I love it!

Stopped in for lunch today and enjoyed ourselves. It's Thai food and American brunch fusion -- not something you come across everyday! We had the duck benedict and the Thai Tom Yum Reduction which was definitely a winner. Really flavorful, sour Tom Yum soup, with a sillky egg, shrimp, mushrooms and rice (and also gluten free). The duck was great, nice and smoky, I just wish the hollandaise had a little more seasoning.Service was excellent and friendly, I think we we were speaking with one of the owners, who told us about how it was going, helped my wife with her dietary needs, and checked in on us a few times. For 11 AM on a Thursday there were already a few tables as well and it seems like this is going to be a nice addition to the Alameda food scene . They're still in soft launch after opening January 3rd -- we're looking forward to going back with the whole family as we're big Thai food fans.

The Peak opened around a month ago at the end of Webster in Alameda. The ambiance is minimalist with diners seated in a large, high ceilinged, rectangular room that can get drafty and echoey. Very good service but items are pricey and need refinement compared to more established SE Asian restaurants on Webster.I've been to Peak twice and wanted to sample a few more dishes before writing this review. We liked some dishes and others were a complete miss.Here's what we tried:Roti with Curry Dipping Sauce - flat, not puffy or airy, Roti with a tasty dipping sauce. Decent version that is a bit small. Peak's version is similar to a green onion pancake without the green onions.Crispy Calamari with Spicy Mayo - lots of small pieces, crispy as stated per the menu. Possibly add another sauce like a sweet and spicy chutney.Larb Chicken - small salad that feeds two. We'd pass on this tasteless and dry version. Needs something - more dressing?Fried Trout with Apple Salad - suggest tossing the salad with more dressing and placing the fried trout on top of the mixed salad. The trout was hidden below and loses its crisp underneath the bland salad. I think this menu item is unique and could be a signature item with a little re-work. Applaud the creativity and pairing and just need to work on the execution of this fusion-like item. I would prefer the trout on top as it is the central item of this dish - don't hide it! Keep it crispy.Pad See Ew - good sized portion however we chose beef which ended up being chewy. Tasted almost on point with the light sweet soy, however the flat noodles needed more Wok Mei taste from a bit more frying in the wok. Or just need a more well seasoned wok?Crab Fried Rice - large order with not much crab and tasted very plain. Tasteless fried rice that we'd definitely pass on. We had a much better version nearby.Khao Soi - Peak's version is with fried noodles in a sweet and tangy soup. I personally liked this version with the crispy fried noodles. Would return just for this.Smoked Duck Curry - I liked this version with slices of duck, pineapple chunks, and a sweet red curry sauce.Mango Sticky Rice - average version that was neither a hit or miss. Overall, excellent service with some good dishes while more than a few items need refinement. Peak does well with the curry sauced items while the salads need a bit more zing or spice to make them memorable. Peak has been open for over a month and adjusting some dishes would make it a welcome addition to the competitive SE Asian restaurant scene on lower Webster.

The service was excellent and the food was good. There was plenty of shrimp in our soup. The atmosphere was not yet where it needs to be. The room echoes and amplifies sound from other tables. They are at a soft opening state, and hopefully they add enough soft furnishing to dampen the noise from other tables.Our visit was ruined because one group was laughing so loudly four tables away during the entire time we were there. We did not ask them to quiet down, because they're absolutely entitled to have a good time. However, we literally had to stop speaking to each other at several points so we could hear each other over them.

Cute new brunch spot in Alameda with friendly staff and aesthetic, flavorful food. The soft opening has a pretty expansive menu4.5/5 Brioche Toast with Pandan Cream was flavorful, not too sweet, and coconut ice cream complemented well. Wish the cream was a bit thicker and there was some crunchy element or fruit3.5/5 Smoked Duck Benedict tasted more like smoked ham actually, less so duck, and did not have much meat. My eggs were slightly overdone so did not have much runny yolk. Potatoes were soft and wished it had more of a pan char4/5 Thai Tom Yum Reduction was flavorful and the sauce (tart and sweet) went well with everything. The tornado egg looks nice and covered the rice, helping keep the rice from getting too soggy. Some optional spice levels would be nice to add on!Overall a nice brunch spot to visit and look forward to them finalizing their menu (after Jan 11 visit)

I had the most delightful brunch with friends and our kiddos at Peak! The pancakes were a total standout--fluffy, perfectly sweet, and absolutely delicious. The mango and sticky rice is a must-try, with the perfect balance of flavors that really took me back to Thailand. My friend couldn't stop raving about her Thai Tom Yum Reduction--it was bold, rich, and full of incredible flavor. The atmosphere at Peak is cute and cozy, making it the perfect spot for brunch. And I can't forget to mention the bottomless mimosas --such a great addition to an already amazing experience. Service was good, they were very busy and did their best to keep up. Definitely will be coming back for more - and want to do dinner there to focus on the Thai Dishes!

Wanted to try a different lunch spot in alameda after thrifting and stubble upon this place on Yelp! My friend and I were so excited since we saw its soft opening. After coming in, we were greeted and seated right away - which isn't bad for Sunday brunch. They have huge space inside for dine in! We started looking at their menu - which was giving Lover by Taylor Swift bec of all the pastel color. They have a lot of items that were unique so we were pretty excited. I ended up getting the Uncle Sam's fried rice and my friend got the yellow curry. I also got a glass of ginger ale. The food came in super quick which was nice as my friend and I were both hungry. Overall the food wasn't bad, could use a little seasoning on the fried rice. The chicken was good. The serving was also great. I also ordered the Peak to go for my bf and he said it was ok. The egg needed a bit more seasoning. Overall the experience was great, service was quick, they were nice, space is huge and clean. Would go again to try other things on their menu

I visited peak for dinner and this place did not disappoint. We ordered a variety of dishes including apps and entrees and I enjoyed everything. My favorite dishes were the calamari (this is a must) and the fried rice with the fried chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and it was well seasoned and very flavorful. The service here was also really good, the staff checked up on us multiple times during our visit. I would definitely recommend and will be looking forward to coming back here again.

Went to Peak for brunch and it was delicious! The restaurant was thoughtfully decorated and was busy with friends and families, etc. enjoying the food together.I started with the blooming tea and for my brunch dish I have the Thai Tom Yum Deduction. The tea was delicious and perfect portion and the Thai Tom Yum Deduction was the perfect balance of savory, sour, shrimp flavor, rice, egg. It was so delicious and will certainly be back for their sweet brunch dishes too!Was impressed by their menu, broken up into sweet, savory, healthy, and brunch drinks!

Amazing and fast service. Great and cozy ambiance! Delicious Thai style boat noodle with beef. My husband and I came here and will be coming back. Highly recommend everyone to try out this new place!