“The coffee here is AMAZING. The sip club is totally worth it. Also, so far the food has been great, but I've only tried a few of the bagels and two different cookies.This location, of the three we've tried, has been the best so far, and here's why:EVERY employee at this shop was so friendly, the service was great all around. Made our morning, for real.The place was clean, and the noise level was low, even though the place was fairly full.The parking was easy and plentiful.If I had to make a complaint, maybe there could be a little more shade out on the patio seating? I guess? But that's not a big enough deal to lose a star.“
“Excellent vegan chinese food spot that is all about the good food and the incredible hospitality of the owner Alice. She is incredible. She remembers your name and dishes you ordered and how you like it. She goes way above and beyond. And the food is excellent whether you are vegetarian or not (but especially if you are). The atmosphere is hole in the wall, but who cares. It's perfect.“
“Food was excellent! From side dishes to sauces, everything tasted fresh and thought out. My only wish is that this place was bigger. We ate family style where we shared all ordered items and there was very little space on the table to accomodate 4 entrés.“
“Din Tai Fung is a top contender for my favorite Chinese restaurant. Their Hot & Sour Soup and Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao are absolute must-tries. These perfectly formed soup dumplings are a burst of flavor in every bite!Today, I ventured beyond my usual favorites and tried the Cod Dumpling and Vegetable & Pork Wonton Soup. Both were delicious, but they didn't quite reach the same level of wow-factor as my usual picks.Pro tip: To avoid a wait, consider reserving a table in advance. They also have bar seating for a more casual option during off-peak hours.Overall, Din Tai Fung is a fantastic restaurant with consistently delicious food. Love it!“
“The soup mifen/noodles seem to be all along the same lines of a scoop of meat, a scoop of pickled veggies, and a spoonful of spicy oil/sauce over a bowl of noodles.The place is quite small and there was a short wait when we arrived (peak dinner hour).Service was great!!Good place to go to satisfy the cravings, but I wish there was more variety in the bowl. Still, would come back again.“
“More like 3.5 for us but that bread alone is with .5 stars hahaHad the beef stew with bread so I could take home the stew.It was made with riblets that were slow cooked and very tender. The soup was good, can't say it was my favorite, but I would consider eating it again if I were there.The bread. Can we talk about this bread? My goodness the bread was fantastic. I bet someone here knows where they get it. Imo ALL Bahn Mi should be served with this bread. It had a super thin, but crisp crust all around, very crisp but thin. This is the kind of bread that delivers the crisp without slicing up your mouth like bait. The inside was fluffy and soft...superb.The Bun Cha Giao Thit Nuoung (noodles with BBQ pork and imperial rolls) came with a fair amount of meaty and tender pork, flash grilling it would really elevate the flavor because it has good flavor. The sauce could use a little more fish sauce.The purple drink is a taro drink made in house. It tastes ok but the taro which settles at the bottom is very gritty. I think they should make it into a paste before using it in a drink. Like the taro paste you get at Bambu or what is served in Vietnamese desserts.“
“Your typical hole-in-the-wall ethnic gem where the food is consistently authentic and very good. The service is also on point. It's nice to get a great Pho joint that doesn't require traveling all the way to Hanoi or even East San Jose. Highly recommend!Parking: Strip mall style parking so if the other mall businesses are also busy one has to park on the side street instead of the main lot.“
“We found this place through a friend who is from Korea who knows her Korean food! She said they recently changed management and are a lot tastier now. I think I need to get all my Korean food recommendations from her because this place is legit! The galbi tang, tangsuyak (fried pork with sweet sour sauce), and jjim dak (braised chicken -- similar in style to galbi jjim) were all delicious and portions are large. The tangsuyak here is better than Koong's. The half size portion of the jjim dak came in a large platter and we brought home plenty of leftovers. We also ordered a tofu soup for my daughter, who gave it thumbs up, and a jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle), but I didn't get a chance to try it. They also had fried chicken which looked good! Surprisingly the place wasn't crowded; I think it's still a bit under the radar. Service was SO nice and helpful even though our large group had several rowdy and crying kids. They did add an automatic service charge which I understand many places do for large parties. We'd come here again for sure!“
“Family favorite. Quiet, plenty of parking, excellent, delicious, fresh & pretty food. Sauces are wonderful. We love the ahi appetizers. Kids like being able to choose their sides and sauces. The fish and chips is super crispy and delicious. The grilled fish with the butter sauce is perfect. Testarossa chardonnay is buttery and wonderful. Staff are charming and friendly, service is quick but not rushed.“
“I'm a huge fan of Erik’s Deli! Their sandwiches are the bomb. But let me tell you, not all Eric's Daily spots are equal. It really depends on the chef. Anyway, my boyfriend and I grabbed our Abbot's Habbit Sandwiches, and man, they were delicious as always. Oh, and I gotta give a shoutout to the guy at the cashier who took our order. He was super friendly and positive. With folks like him around, this place is gonna keep rocking. Thanks, wherever you are! You're awesome!“
“I've been wanting to try this place for some time and I finally decided to when I was feeling sick and wanted soup! I got the coconut noodle soup with tofu & veggies and I got it Thai spicy! I was a little scared of how spicy it might be but honestly, it was not bad. Still, would not advise if you feel like you are sensitive to spice because you can visually see more pieces of actual Thai chilies in the dish. I've since gone back to have this again and it was the perfect comfort dish, like a hug from the inside to help me feel better but fuel me with something absolutely delicious! I also had the Thai tea and it was made perfectly! Not too milky and not too sweet. It's one of the better Thai teas that I've had at any restaurant. This place only offers pick-up orders. I didn't see it on any delivery service. Definitely easiest to just call in your order. The interior is very small and not designed for a sit-in meal. They're always nice and have the orders done a bit faster than the estimated time they give you.“
“Found this gem in downtown mountainview, craving for hand pulled noodles. I was surprised with the al dente texture of the noodles in broth and over sauce mixture. The spicy beef noodle soup was tasty. The broth was clean and little with subtle spiciness. The sliced beef is not as tender as I would have liked. It was more chewy than tender. I really enjoyed the braised rib noodle dish- the flavor with the fresh veggies was good and the noodles was cooked perfectly. Definitely order the dumplings! We also order the pork and cabbage pie- it was a big flat version of a fried dumpling. I really enjoyed it! The service was good, the staff were friendly and attentive! They also took our orders at the table.“
“Amazing ox tail udon. Very tender. I added a poached egg to it. Broth clean and not salty. We also had chicken karaage and fried whole squid, which was also tender and flavorful. If you are into udon, this is the place to get something that is different from the others. This place gets busy so it's a good idea to get there at opening.“
“this has become my family's go to sushi spot. service is really friendly, we're so regular now they pretty much know our order without asking. the sushi's fresh and delicious, and it's just a simple experience for when you need to scratch the sushi itch.Vegetarian options: there's a few things, but I wouldn't expect anything specialParking: it's in a medium size strip mall so there's usually plenty of spotsKid-friendliness: nothing overtly kid friendly, but also nothing kid prohibitiveWheelchair accessibility: plenty of tables with free standing chairs that could be moved to accommodate a wheelchair“
“The braised ribs are delicious, but expensive. The msg flavor of the soup was too strong. It's difficult to order by phone. The staff did not even accept Junhwawa. Do you feel like business is so good that you don’t need to receive it?“
“Ox 9 is a classic chinese noodle restaurant that serves all types of noodles from soup based, to stir fried, with a variety of thin, thick, round, up to 6 different choices.The servers are pretty attentive and will always refill your water without asking and the food comes out pretty fast. Menu’s are via scanning from a QR code and is easy to order online. But you pay in person instead of doing it via onlinezPlenty of seats but there might be a wait at high times.Parking lot is also kinda small but the lot next door/ residential down the street has availability as a last resort.Would recommend if you need a noodle fix!“
“Stopped in this place while I was down in the area. Hiking for the day. Surprisingly, it was a delicious, fast and well-serviced restaurant. Walked in to find updated decor. Multiple staff members willing and to quickly help. The food was absolutely delicious. Portion sizes are large.“
“Pho Quest Stop #77It’s been awhile since I’ve tried a new pho spotMy favorite spot Pho Ha Noi now has locations in San Jose, Cupertino, Palo Alto and Fremont and is a successful chainToday was a chance to try a mom and pop shopPho Nhy is on McKee Road and the options here are sparse. The prior pho spot was one of my lowest rated pho spots I had triedBut I heard this new establishment and the nearby Duc Huong sandwiches had renewed food cred of the areaTheir signature is the beef stew which I really enjoyed with flat rice noodles and the pho oxtailSoup flavors were solid and both fresh flat and regular rice noodles are availableThe Hainan chicken was a bit lean but overall this is a surprising find for the area? Bo Kho $16.50 ~ Beef Stew, Large, Rice Noodles / Pho Tai Duio Bo $15 ~ Large Pho with Flank Steak and Oxtail / Hainan Chicken with Rice $16?Pho Nhy (San Jose, CA)My Pho Quest Rankings: [San Jose, unless noted]============1) Pho Ha Noi - BEST Pho (Overall & Northern Style)2) Pho Cong Ly - BEST Oxtail Pho3) Pho Y1 - BEST Pho (Southern Style)4) Pho Kim Long - BEST Chicken Pho5) Turtle Tower (SF) - Pho Dac Biet6) Pho Ga Hung - BEST Cau Bun Rau Muong7) Pho 79 (Garden Grove) - Pho Dac Biet8) Pho Papa - Pho Dac Biet with Special Beef Short Rib9) Pho Tick Tock - Pho Tick Tock*10) PHO NGUYEN (Milpitas) - Pho Nguyen Dac Biet w/ fresh wide noodlesDining is indoor only and credit cards are accepted“
“I like their Ambur mutton biryani which is full of flavor and a bit spicy though not dominating other flavors. Appam is authentic and our kids love it with mild chicken curry. Service is very good , Chef is very friendly and he himself served some dishes.“
“One of the must try restaurants I was looking forward to due many recommendations from friends. Upon arrival in late afternoon, we were seated right away. There were plenty of space, tables, and nice ambiance to talk in. Our group all ordered the Bun Bo Hue. The unique thing that came along was a small plate of spice and shrimp paste to adjust the flavor to your liking, which I thought was a nice touch. On first taste, the dish was flavorful, soup was on the sweeter side, and there was a generous amount of meats and noodles underneath. I ordered a nice strong coffee and sugar cane juice to finish the nice meal as well. I would definitely recommend and come back again if I'm back in the area.“
“A great suggestion from a friend. We ordered pho and a bun. The pho had an authentic flavor and the bun had warm noodles. The attention to detail in food is commendable. Even the lettuce was not iceburg so you weren't splashed each time you had a bite. The pho broth had a good flavor, like it was cooking all morning. Next time I may try bun bo Hue.“
“Whenever I'm craving something warm and cozy this is my go to. All the dishes taste like it's homemade. Quick and easy meal no fuss. Recommend: - mi ga dac biet (egg noodles with chicken. The broth on this is . The portion is big so I can usually share this with another person. - the chicken salad (similar chicken to the one in the noodles but more and has cabbage I believe) - chicken rice plate“
“If you love authentic TRUE VIETNAMESE tasting pho come here ! It is so delicious and nutritious and it leaves you wanting more. The number 14 is filet mignon with rice and vegetable sides and mini pho broth soup. Impeccable. All the ladies as well are sooo so kind ! Shout out to them ??? I suggest this place “
“Went here because the other popular pho ga spot down the street closed at 8pm. This is a great alternative. The rotisserie chicken was great but not as good. However the dry hue tieu really stood out. The gravy-ish sauce was delicious and the side of soup came with a large beef on the bone. The best part was the very friendly service and energetic atmosphere. It's a fun alternative for pho ga plus they have tasty other dishes like bun Bo hu and hue tieu.“
“Food was soo good and comforting. We got the old pot sauerkraut fish soup and coconut lava balls. Both were super yummy and fulfilling and a really good portion size. I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised by the coconut lava balls - crispy on the outside and warm and lightly sweet on the inside side, with tapioca in the filling as well. It was really well balanced so it didn't feel heavy even though it was lightly fried. Will definitely be one of my go to desserts. Service was efficient and friendly. But don't expect anything too attentive as it gets pretty busy and they have a lot of customers to serve. Ambiance was a bustling, family-friendly environment. You can tell that they get a lot of regulars and people come here to eat good food. A bit of a hidden gem. Parking - there is a small parking lot but it can get filled up pretty quickly. I circled around and was lucky enough to catch someone leaving and take their spot, but can be a bit of a struggle.“
“Great and friendly staff. They are quiet efficient even though it was busy when we came in. The place was clean and well maintained. We tried several sandwiches and I like the Turkey with Pesto the most. The House Salad was excellent. I highly recommend this place for dine in and grabbing healthy meals!?“
“Venturing more into exploring Thai cuisine we went to this place for lunch post rain on a Saturday afternoon. The place is rustic alluring showing the smaller family run restaurants. It’s got the very old world vibe and is indeed very clean and well decorated. More of wooden interiors. And caressing the craving vegetarian taste buds we ordered the oh so crispy roti which was very well made then came the soup which was had very home kitchen flavours and again very well made. But the best was the garlic noodles which just felt perfect blend of spices and well cooked noodles. The meal was very satisfying.The only turn off was the long wait time. Definitely worth going back“
“Best experience ever. Manuel is the owner/operator and really helped with with my company’s group order. The order via DoorDash failed and I ended up calling the restaurant direct and placing the order for 12 people to be delivered in less than 1.5 hours. He was super easy to communicate with, the sandwiches/soups were awesome, and it was all delivered on time by a peppy driver Saul :). I love Erik’s deli on my own, but definitely recommend for catering and group orders as well. It also cost less to order direct than via Door Dash. Thank you, Manuel and Erik’s Deli Team!“
“A solid four stars for this hot pot restaurant. The entrance looks impressive and the seating area looks nice as well, but there are some areas of the restaurant that don't look as on theme. The items are ordered a la carte and somewhat expensive, but there is a lot of variety in beef and lamb. My favorite was the beef rib eye. They have an extensive sauce bar with snacks like sesame balls.“
“Amazing! Came here to eat because my aunt recommended it to me. Never knew such a good individual hot pot spot was here all along. I love how deep the flavor is for the mala pot soup. It is a bit on the salty side, but I really love that to eat with the rice. I can tell the quality of the meat is really good because of how tender it is. Each pot is loaded and the price is reasonable. You HAVE to ask for their dipping sauce, it is the best thing ever. Service is amazing and I would definitely be coming back here again soon. Also, CASH ONLY!“
“So much deliciousness in our order, from the Garlic String Bean to the Shanghai Pan Fried Soup Dumpling (6) to the Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling (8) to the Pork Dumpling W. Napa Cabbage ALL EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. However, the Salt & Pepper Fish, though very tasty, had an oddly sweet-tasting batter - just weird. But overall, this place serves amazingly good food.“
“Seafood Tofu is pretty good. I always get spicy for my soup and they make it spicy enough for the kick and not overpowering. The broth had the right taste of the cooked seafood of shrimp and clams. They add on egg that pretty much cook though so breaking the yolk wasn't possible. Maybe I'll ask them to stir it next time or leave it out. It comes with purple rice and add an order of spicy cucumber cause I didn't see Kim Chi on machine to order. I'd definitely be coming back.“
“Taste 5/5, Health 5/5, Cleanliness 4.5/5, Interior 5/5, Location 3.5, Service 1/5 (I don't know how the fat guy got this job, but he is clearly in the wrong line of work. If you can't smile and don't like greetings, then don't take a customer facing job), Value 5/5“
“This restaurant serves amazing Guangzhou style rice noodle rolls (肠粉), which focus more on the rice wrapper rather than the protein inside the roll. Appetizers are also worth trying. For example, the pork liver is fresh and delicious.The environment is a little bit too noisy.“
“First time ever going here. Hidden gem. They had a great lunch special for only $14.99. I got the Mongolian beef with friend rice. Very tasty and fresh. No msg was added. Great place to go to for great Chinese food. Service was very fast and efficient. We got seated right away and given water right away. They brought out our food very quickly. The lighting was perfect. Super clean restaurant. The restaurant is a little hidden. very spacious for a time place. They can sit big parties.“
“I do like this place a lot for good Viet food. There is ample parking as the place is in the corner next to Nob Hill grocery shopping center. Starbucks is also nearby. For us service has always been great whether we eat there or get food for pick up. The vegetarian tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce is amazing. We also usually order the Lemongrass tofu over white rice dish. The folks here always give us extra fortune cookies for our 3 year old Izzy. I would recommend this place for the food and service.“
“Food was okay. Pretty expensive for banh mi. Amount of food for price was not good. Pho was good. Thai tea wasn’t as sweet as expected and with too much ice. I had requested light ice. Overall I would recommend customers just stick to pho here.“
“I had a wonderful time at this restaurant! The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was exceptional. The staff were friendly and informative, making us feel right at home. They even went out of their way to ensure the child in our group had a great experience, providing a fun kid's plate and sprinkles on their ice cream.As for the food, it was amazing! The roti and drunken noodles were particularly delicious - definitely must-tries.Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and warm hospitality.“
“I've been here a few times. For dine in and take out. Typically get the chicken pho, spring rolls or brisket phi. All are delicious. Generous portion. Quick service.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly place. Nothing specifically for kids but a casual enough environment that the little ones will be comfortable. Saw quite a few families with kids last time I went.“
“One of my favorite Korean BBQ restaurants! Authentic Korean dishes. Great quality meats and sides. We ordered the Bar B Que pork belly and beef. The staff cooked it right at our table and it tasted so good. The Seafood Tofu soup and Seafood Pancake were delicious as well. All the Ban Chan sides were perfect. Soju and hot tea to drink.“
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“I was killing time in Valley Fair and have always heard about Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles and loved they had a location in a mall food-court! I ordered the Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles Soup with the medium round noodles. The noodles and meat both tasted very fresh, and I loved adding the chili oil to the broth. There weren't that many people in line when I went, so my food came out very fast. I wish my area had malls with food courts as good as Valley Fair!“
“A place like Erik's is a rarity nowadays! It's easy to pick healthy options and have a lunch you feel good about, and the staff are FAST and super nice and thoughtful. Everything I love about a grab-n-go lunch spot. I've come here over ten times and will eat it over any fast food lunch spot any day.“
“Our wonderful and friendly server, Ernesto, was the greatest. Very attentive and frequently made sure we had everything we needed. Food was yummy, hadn't been there in awhile, so it was my bd, I decided, "lets go!" I had fun! Thanks Ernesto and Olive Garden!“
“I was recommended by a friend to try the restaurant's duck noodle soup. My family went with 4 adults and 1 baby and the service arranged seats very quickly and enthusiastically. We ordered rice vermicelli soup with bamboo shoots and duck salad x 4 ?The food is served quickly, the noodles are served with a dipping sauce that goes very well with the duck salad. I ordered sugarcane juice to drink together, it was delicious. the price is very reasonable. My family will definitely come back when they visit San Jose“
“Excellent flavors in all the dishes we ordered. Tom kha with chicken, pumpkin curry with beef, pad see eew with shrimp and eggplant basil stir fry with shrimp. The sauces were out of this world. Shrimp succulent and perfectly cooked. Only shortcomings are that the beef was a tad tough and the noodles overdone that they were completely broken up… but it was so delicious that it didn’t stop us.“
“I just stopped to pick up a to-go order and the owner was so kind that they went out of their way to sit me at a clean table and served me some tea and ice cream while I waited and even rushed to serve a side of chili pasta.Food is excellent just like the service!Will definitely be returning!Vegetarian options: My wife is vegetarian and they serve a great veggie pho!“
“Food was awesome. I’ve eaten at several Chinese restaurants in the area including some of my favorites, Queens in Mountain View, Grandmas kitchen, Soong Soong, and blue sky (my favorite but too far from my home)This one is going into the rotation. I got the sour cabbage and fish tofu soup. Tofu and fish were soft and flavorful. Second was the cauliflower with pork in hotpot. Again subtle delicious flavor with tender pork. Last was the cumin lamb. It smells very fragrant and when you eat it you taste the cumin but it isn’t overwhelming. It was a great balance of flavor.“
“First time here...ordered their brisket with tripe pho. And their pork rice plate without rice only veg. Pho had a tasty broth and the brisket was lean and soft. My grilled pork was yummy. Their picked veggies was delish. Service was spot on and they had a nice family style restaurant feel.“
“Honestly one of my favorite pho spots in the South Bay! The staff were nice and friendly. I ordered the pho #1 combination which is my go to when I come here. It has everything from tripe, tendon, brisket, steak, meat balls, and ox tail. Yum! The broth was literally made out of ox tail and you can taste the freshness of the soup. You can tell it has been cooking for hours. The meat was so tender as well. My friends and I also ordered the spring rolls, which was so fresh and delicious.“
“The sandwiches here are fresher & better than Subway sandwiches are. I got the Cali Calisco which is a turkey sandwich that comes with bacon, white mozerella cheese, red onions, lettuce, mayonnaise & avacado. It comes on a crunchy dutch roll. I also got a cup of the chicken veggie soup which tastes like canned soup. I also tried a small piece of carrot cake. It's less sweet than most other carrot cakes I've eaten in the past. This place is clean, quiet & the service is fairly fast too. Everything minus the cake cist close to $24. I got a diet coke too.“