Twinflame
Mosswood, Oakland
Restaurant in Oakland, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Twinflame is an Oakland restaurant where Korean and Japanese dishes meet an open robata grill, with Japanese-style wagyu hamburg steak cooked over binchotan charcoal.
About Twinflame
Twinflame is a focused Oakland dinner built around Korean and Japanese cooking and the immediacy of a live robata grill. Twin robata grills sit at the center of the dining room, so the charcoal fire is part of the experience rather than a detail hidden in the kitchen.
The house specializes in a Japanese-style wagyu hamburg steak cooked over binchotan charcoal. That gives the meal a clear center of gravity: book it when you want a grill-forward dinner with a sense of occasion, not a sprawling menu trying to cover every mood.
What to expect
The restaurant is at One Piedmont, 230 West MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland. The official site identifies the cooking as Korean and Japanese, with a $$ price range. The dining room is organized around the robata grills, making the fire and counter-side preparation a defining part of the visit.
Twinflame is best suited to diners who want a reservation-led dinner centered on charcoal cooking and a single, specific format. Confirm current menus, dietary needs, and seating directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
How to book
Reservations are offered through OpenTable. The restaurant states that reservations open two weeks ahead at 3 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday. If your date is important, check the live OpenTable calendar rather than relying on an assumed release time or availability pattern.
For the most current menu, opening hours, and reservation availability, use the official Twinflame website and its OpenTable listing.
Planning details
- Location
- 230 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- twinflamerobata.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined but approachable, with a warm hospitality focus and a charcoal-grill-centered dining room that emphasizes precision and depth of flavor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Hamburg Steak
- Gamja Jeon
- Doobu Kimchi
- gim-mari
- Matcha Ice Cream
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 230 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of restaurant is Twinflame?
Twinflame is an Oakland restaurant serving Korean and Japanese dishes around twin robata grills in the dining room.
What is the signature cooking style?
The restaurant highlights Japanese-style wagyu hamburg steak cooked over binchotan charcoal.
Where is Twinflame?
Twinflame is at One Piedmont, 230 West MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, California 94611.
How do reservations work?
Reservations are available on OpenTable. Twinflame states that reservations open two weeks ahead at 3 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday; verify live availability before booking.
