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Welcome to Southside Station, a cozy counter service restaurant in Berkeley known for our award winning fried chicken sandwiches, spicy wings, and garlic noodles. We proudly serve the Berkeley community and surrounding East Bay neighborhoods with fresh, made to order meals packed with flavor.
To make your visit smoother:
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Call ahead to place order
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Or place your order online through our website to minimize wait time
Because we prepare every order fresh, our typical wait time is around 20 minutes, and may be longer during busy periods. We appreciate your patience it ensures you're getting top quality ingredients and bold, unforgettable taste in every bite.
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With appreciation,
Chef Louie & The Southside Station Team
Serving Delicious Food in the Heart of Berkeley, CA
Fall-Winter Hour
**Last call 30 minutes before closing time**
Monday -Thursday
9am-3pm and 4-8 pm
Friday- Saturday
11am -9pm
Sunday
12am-3pm
News
Thai wings and crispy-fried chicken thighs at Southside Station in Berkeley. (@eatsouthsidestation on Instagram)
THE THAI WING: Southside Station (Berkeley)
Walking into this bare bones-looking operation in the orbit of UC Berkeley, you’d never guess owner Louie Chaivisut is a Le Cordon Bleu grad who staged at Chez Panisse. He also ran a popular Thai-style fried-chicken popup at Cheese Board, and here shows similar fry mastery with jumbo wings that are super-plump and intriguingly complex. The chicken is first dry-marinated in garlic, onion, sugar and pepper, then lightly fried and dusted with a “zing powder” (chile, rice, lime) so flavorful, you hardly need the accompanying housemade sriracha mayo. It’s a testament to how well-prepared they are that if you get them to go on top of a side of garlic noodles, at home, the meat remains juicy and the batter cracks like glass candy.
Details: 2504 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; eatsouthsidestation.com
FOOD RESTAURANTS The best wings in the Bay Area. By Cesar Hernandez,
Associate Restaurant Critic. July 17, 2024
Wings and garlic from Southside Station in Berkeley. Cesar Hernandez, Cesar Hernandez / The Chronicle
Southside Station Parked on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, Southside Station imbues its wings with Thai flavors. Battered and dusted with chile and rice powder, the dish here is tangy, spicy and salty. Tamarind dipping sauce brings a bit of sweetness, while rice powder, an underrated garnish, adds an extra texture to the equation. You can order the wings ($14) a la carte or as a combo with garlic noodles ($19).
2504 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4- 8 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. eatsouthsidestation.com
Flavor-packed wings in the East Bay
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Wings can get a little messy, but every bite of tender meat, crisp skin, and sticky sauce is worth it if you ask us. Explore the tastiest wings in the East Bay with this Collection
Southside Station in Berkeley offers comforting classics with an Asian twist. Yelpers enjoy the jumbo Thai fried chicken wings and chicken wing and garlic noodle combo. Order takeout or delivery through the Yelp app.
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Best Wings in Berkeley? We’ve Got You.
Wings can get a little messy but that’s half the fun. When the meat is juicy, the skin is crispy, and the sauce is sticky, bold, and unforgettable, you know you’ve hit wing perfection.
At Southside Station in Berkeley, we’re known for serving some of the best wings in the Bay Area comforting classics with an Asian-inspired twist.
Be Together
Spotlight food
Combo Fried Chicken Sandwich
Berkeley’s #1 fried chicken sandwich
Yelp’s 2021
You've never had a fried chicken sandwich like this before crispy, juicy, and full of bold flavor, crafted right here in the heart of Berkeley, CA.
What’s Inside:
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Housemade Brioche Bun – soft, buttery, and toasted to perfection
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Crispy, Well-Marinated Chicken Thigh – juicy on the inside, golden and crunchy on the outside
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Housemade Papaya Pickle –tangy, bright, and refreshing
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Sriracha Mayo – the perfect spicy kick to tie it all together
Served With:
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Crispy French Fries
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A refreshing fountain drink
Whether you're craving the best chicken sandwich in Berkeley or just looking for a flavor packed lunch that hits all the right notes, this one’s a must try.
Order online or visit Southside Station and taste why locals say it's the sandwich that changed the game.
The Pacific Rim
Southside Station’s Most Popular sharing tray. All in One Tray!
Perfect for Game Nights, Picnics, or Small Gatherings
Planning a cozy night in with friends, a family game night, or an easy picnic in Berkeley? This combo tray is packed with our top-selling favorites made fresh and ready to share.
Serves 2-3 People Includes:
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2 Fried Chicken Sliders – juicy and crispy, served on our housemade brioche buns
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4 Thai Fried Chicken Wings – bold, flavorful, and always a hit
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2 Chicken Satay Tacos – served with peanut sauce on the side
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Garlic Noodles – savory, buttery, and addictive
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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts – seasoned and stir-fried to perfection
Whether you're gathering with friends for a Netflix night, hosting a small party, or looking for a ready-to-go picnic tray in Berkeley, this meal box is your all-in-one solution.
✅ Easy to order
✅ Perfect for casual parties, date night at home, or family bonding time
✅ Available for pickup or delivery in Berkeley
Indoor Seating
Comfortable Indoor Seating with Room to Relax or Celebrate
Casual Counter-Service Dining with Space to Sit, Stay, and Gather in Berkeley
At Southside Station, we’re proud to be a counter-service restaurant in Berkeley that offers more than just great food we’ve created a space that’s comfortable, flexible, and welcoming for everyone.
Whether you're stopping by solo, grabbing lunch with a friend, or bringing the whole crew, our dining area features:
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Spacious indoor seating for individuals, couples, and small to large groups
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No table service needed just order at the counter and relax
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A cozy, casual vibe that’s perfect for everyday dining or special moments
Private Party
Dining with a Big Group?
You're more than welcome! If you're planning to dine in with a large group, we recommend calling ahead to reserve our community table and pre-order your meal to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience. It's a great option for birthday lunches, family meetups, or student group dinners in Berkeley.
Hosting a Private Event?
Our space is also available for private bookings—from birthday parties and baby showers to weddings and team events. We offer customizable catering menus with flavors ranging from French and Italian cuisine to Asian fusion favorites tailored just for your occasion.
Our Story
THE PASSION FOR FOOD
“I cook because it brings me joy. It’s how I show love.”
At Southside Station in Berkeley, Louie is proud to extend that love to his customers. If you enjoy fresh, comforting, home-cooked meals made with intention, you’ll feel right at home here.
For Louie, cooking is more than a skill it’s a way to share warmth, good health, and refinement with others. Every dish he creates is rooted in the feeling of love and care, something he’s always expressed through food shared with friends and family.
We Serve What We Love to Eat
Every item on our menu is something we’d proudly serve at our own dinner table so you can be sure that every bite is made with care and high standards. Quality, flavor, and freshness come first.
Inspired by Travel, Grounded in Local Flavor
Louie is also a passionate traveler and food lover. He’s always learning, trying new recipes, and studying food cultures from around the world from Thai and Vietnamese street food to classic French and Italian techniques. He tests every recipe extensively before it ever reaches your plate.
Ingredients You Can Taste
Louie shops weekly not just from restaurant suppliers, but also from local grocery stores and Berkeley farmers markets, where he sources seasonal, fresh ingredients that elevate every dish. It’s this extra care that makes our food feel like home with a global twist.
Catering
Group meal planning
Planning a team lunch, dinner, or home party catering can feel overwhelming, but with our all-in-one catering service and customizable menu options, we make it effortless.
Whether you're catering to kids' favorite snacks, comfort food, or flavorful vegetarian dishes, our offerings are thoughtfully crafted to meet everyone's unique preferences and dietary needs. Perfect for office lunches, club gatherings, school meetings, or home celebrations, we handle all the details for a seamless catering experience.
Plus, we offer special discounts for school, public work, clubs, and organizations, along with a free gallon of homemade beverage with every catering order.
Let us take the stress out of your next event with delicious, customizable catering that fits your needs and budget!
Cooking Class
Let's Make Pizza!
Family and Friend Activity
Pizza-Pasta Class
It is time for family and friend
to have fun.
Join Chef Louie FUN pizza class, from marking dough to the perfect slide! The class idea is to make a great fun and energize activity in the kitchen.
Hand on making pizza from scratch
and let yourself get messy!
Special : we add how to cook pasta with homemad tomoto sauce
in the class as well!
so you will learn how to make
pizza and pasta
Private class available for
4-12 people
Please call us at 510-989-9835
for more information
Location
2504 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA 94704
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 03:00 PM
(Last call order 2:45 pm)
04:00 AM – 08:00 PM
(Last call order 7:30 pm)
Friday – Saturday
11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
(Last call order 8:30 pm)
Sunday
12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
(Last call order 2:45 pm)
Tel: 510-989-9835
Email: Eatsouthside@gmail.com