Chicken liver & waffle
Liver mousse, crispy skin and maple-shallot vinaigrette. Eater highlights this signature starter.
OAKLAND · SOUL FOOD
What to order at
Burdell.
Soul food in Oakland, with a chicken-liver waffle worth building a dinner around.
À la carte
YOUR ORDER, SORTED
The dishes worth considering.
S: Start here. A: Strong picks. B: Consider if it suits your taste. Save the dishes you want in your order.
SStart here
$19
AStrong picks
Hominy grits
Hominy with egg yolk, mushrooms and cheddar; The Infatuation recommends the grits.
Greens
Collards with smoked ham hock and vinegar. The Infatuation praises their acidity; these contain pork.
BConsider if
Barbecue whole shrimp
Head-on shrimp with tomato gravy, brown butter and bread. Choose it for a seafood plate.
Cornbread
Red-corn cornbread with honey butter, useful alongside the greens or shrimp.
Jidori chicken
Fried leg and roasted breast with potato salad for a larger poultry main.
Boiled peanuts
A smaller snack with peanut miso and warm spices to begin the meal.
Hushpuppies & caviar
A $95 splurge with pork jowl and dips. The Infatuation likes it but flags the price.
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