Bay Area regional expansions: East Bay and South Bay openings surge
Key Questions
Which restaurants are expanding in the East Bay?
New or expanding spots include Marufuku Ramen, Doppio Zero, Mensho, Mixt in Walnut Creek, and Ajae in Oakland opening late 2026.
What South Bay openings are planned or underway?
South Bay developments include David Kinch's Mentone and Manresa Bread, Asia Live which opened June 12, T&T Supermarket, and Chubby Cattle BBQ in Santa Clara.
What do these expansions signal for the Bay Area?
The surge in East Bay and South Bay openings points to major destination growth for dining across the region.
East Bay: Marufuku Ramen, Doppio Zero, Mensho, Mixt in Walnut Creek; Ajae in Oakland (late 2026); Teni East on Piedmont; Kathiew House Cambodian soups return; MIX Bar, Dumpling Day, Hinodeya, Glom Thai in Berkeley; Dave & Buster's in Oakland. South Bay: David Kinch Mentone/Manresa Bread, Asia Live (opened June 12), T&T Supermarket, Chubby Cattle BBQ planning Santa Clara. These signal major destination growth.