Restaurants in Milpitas
Best Restaurants
“must have been the best vegan food I’ve had in the Bay so far! Bigger portion than expected and very friendly staff, definitely worth checking it out!Dietary restrictions: vegan”
“We came on a weekday for dinner and the restaurant was already quite busy. The decor was modern and green, especially the seats caught my eyes. Not your typical Chinese cuisine ambiance. They were fuzzy green. Staff was polite and attentive. Cheung fun - delicate, soft yet slightly outer crispy texture of Cheung fun goes well with savory sauce and ham, highly recommend Tom yum chicken - great fried chicken pieces, juicy and crispy, not much Tom yum flavour Rose pu er latte - tea and rose flavour was mild, a good drink for those looking for something light Signature fried tofu - soft creamy inside contrasting perfectly with crispy fried tofu skin on the outside, pairs well with the chili oil given Beef rice noodle - nice clean savory broth, beef pieces were a bit tough, wouldn't get again”
“Busy!! Dine in, take out or delivery. A little spendy, but huge portions and worth the prices. Gyro platter was packed with food, the pita was warm, the meat was plentiful, and two sides. On this Friday for lunch, seating was full. Clean, fast, excellent service. Nice job, Mikonos!”
“Came here for lunch on a Saturday and have to say that I enjoyed the experience! Upon entering you're asked how many people are in your party and if you're a party larger than 2+ know that it might be a longer wait for them to wait for the current eaters to finish for them to combine the tables. You then pick up a bowl with tongs and start choosing all of the items you want in your noodle dish from the noodles, veggies, to the protein. Then you pay for your meal based off of the weight of the bowl and the broth that you want. There are additional confidemtns that youc an add into a cup afterwards--which is nice that they don't take that into account prior to the weighing --this is for all those green onion lovers out there! ~~Parking: Located in the Milpitas parking lot across from Cisco with the 99 Ranch and a bunch of other restaurants/stores. Parking can be found depending on the time you arrive ~~Service: Fair! There's not much service to be done here, which is nice --most of the things are self serve and you pay prior to seating. ~~Best Part: You're able to choose what items you want in your noodle dish, so you can only blame yourself if there are things in the bowl that you won't eat or be able to finish. ~~Worst Part: Can be a little tight in the restaurant, but there's still enough space for you to be able to enjoy your meal. ~~Tips: Come with a party of 4 or less. ~~Return: Yes!”
“Chicken Shawarma wrap and chicken sharwarma over rice were amazing. Lavash Wrap was filling and yummy. Each side of falafel had 4 falafels which were perfectly crisp even after taking out. Overall great, will come back again for ambience and serviceVegetarian options: Many veg options including falafel, hummus, babaganoush”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“My fiancée and I have been to this location several times and we always have a great time. The food is always on point and service is always great. our favorite part about this location are the 2 dudes who are usually working the bar, James and Kareem. They always have a great attitude and provide great service. At other restaurants, We usually prefer to sit at tables, but at this location it’s worth sitting at the bar top just to feel the energy from these two. See you guys next time!”
“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!”
“We came here for dinner and had an excellent meal. We ordered three appetizers, including the chicken karaage, grilled calamari, and hamachi kama. We also ordered extra large rolls, including the Las Vegas roll, sexy-tem roll, and Kawasaki roll. We ordered the shrimp futomaki and chirashi, and we also ordered special topping rolls including the rockstar roll and the sun roll. Everything was delicious, and the extra large rolls really live up to their name. The chirashi also included very thick cut pieces of sashimi, so it’s definitely a great deal. We will definitely come back when we’re back in the Bay Area!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“This is the typical spacious seafood boil place with brews, a full bar, and TVs to watch games. They have happy hour and it definitely has a fun vibe without being too hectic as the tables are nicely spaced.The bib with the crab is too cute and they have a large metal bucket on the floor for your shellings. We went for the weekday lunch specials but they also have $1 oysters on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.Between the two soup options, I liked the Cajun chowder better than the gumbo which is a rare occurence. The $13 shrimp seafood boil had 9 pieces of very large shrimp which is better than what I usually see. I got medium spicy which tasted mild, so you can definitely crank the spiciness up a notch. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the fried oysters. They were quite small and had a lot of breading.The service was amazing from the hostess who helped me adjust my hair clip to the two servers.”
“Pretty good all around! Some different flavors of ice cream then I have ever heard of! Not that I'm an ice cream expert or anything but they have some really original flavors!”
“must have been the best vegan food I’ve had in the Bay so far! Bigger portion than expected and very friendly staff, definitely worth checking it out!Dietary restrictions: vegan”
“Literally the best cookies you will ever eat. The fact that the flavors change weekly is the best. Look out for the churro cookie, white Oreo, or the blueberry muffin cookie. Those are my absolute favorites.Parking: Always front row parking if you use the app!Kid-friendliness: Bring kids they’ll always live a good cookie!!”
“We came on a weekday for dinner and the restaurant was already quite busy. The decor was modern and green, especially the seats caught my eyes. Not your typical Chinese cuisine ambiance. They were fuzzy green. Staff was polite and attentive. Cheung fun - delicate, soft yet slightly outer crispy texture of Cheung fun goes well with savory sauce and ham, highly recommend Tom yum chicken - great fried chicken pieces, juicy and crispy, not much Tom yum flavour Rose pu er latte - tea and rose flavour was mild, a good drink for those looking for something light Signature fried tofu - soft creamy inside contrasting perfectly with crispy fried tofu skin on the outside, pairs well with the chili oil given Beef rice noodle - nice clean savory broth, beef pieces were a bit tough, wouldn't get again”
“Busy!! Dine in, take out or delivery. A little spendy, but huge portions and worth the prices. Gyro platter was packed with food, the pita was warm, the meat was plentiful, and two sides. On this Friday for lunch, seating was full. Clean, fast, excellent service. Nice job, Mikonos!”
“Little bit on the pricier side especially if you order a drink but service is quick, food is delicious, and the ambiance is cozy yet the tables are far enough apart to have a conversation.Will definitely be coming back in the future.”
“About the best deli in Milpitas is the CRUST Sourdough Deli, don't ask why, just believe it because it's true!After spending a couple of hours with my old pal Mr. Peabody and his boy Sherman we decided to have lunch, and well...the CRUST Deli called to us like a colony of ants to Aunt Bee's picnic. We didn't have a lot of time because the Wayback machine was set to take Peabody back to times best forgotten.But....how can you forget those sandwiches from CRUST they were Amazing! 5 Stars. ☆☆☆☆☆”
“Chicken Shawarma wrap and chicken sharwarma over rice were amazing. Lavash Wrap was filling and yummy. Each side of falafel had 4 falafels which were perfectly crisp even after taking out. Overall great, will come back again for ambience and serviceVegetarian options: Many veg options including falafel, hummus, babaganoush”
“My fiancée and I have been to this location several times and we always have a great time. The food is always on point and service is always great. our favorite part about this location are the 2 dudes who are usually working the bar, James and Kareem. They always have a great attitude and provide great service. At other restaurants, We usually prefer to sit at tables, but at this location it’s worth sitting at the bar top just to feel the energy from these two. See you guys next time!”
“Oh...My...Goodness...this place has BY FAR the best bento boxes Ive ever had. Period. Ever. I personally got their pork belly bento box and when I tell you the flavors melted in my mouth man it melted in my mouth. I never thought Id fall in love with food until I had the pork belly bento box...”
“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!”
“Enjoyed a cheeseburger and fries. The Oreo twister was a little sweet for my taste but my nephew and I loved the chocolate dipped cone. The employees were very nice. Love to support a smaller business.”
“We came here for dinner and had an excellent meal. We ordered three appetizers, including the chicken karaage, grilled calamari, and hamachi kama. We also ordered extra large rolls, including the Las Vegas roll, sexy-tem roll, and Kawasaki roll. We ordered the shrimp futomaki and chirashi, and we also ordered special topping rolls including the rockstar roll and the sun roll. Everything was delicious, and the extra large rolls really live up to their name. The chirashi also included very thick cut pieces of sashimi, so it’s definitely a great deal. We will definitely come back when we’re back in the Bay Area!”
“This place is a very good spot to chill at. Great Management!!! Great service!!!!! Great food!!!!! Hands down, one of the very few places I've been to that's been super chill.”
“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?”
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BayLeaf Tea
“I like the options here! Some unique options that are different from other boba spots in the area but also have all the typical options! Typical (venti) cup size - which is good! Use kiosk to order, adjustments available. Located on the side of Chevron but aesthetic inside is cozy and you can’t tell or remember you’re next door to a gas station. There were a good amount of ppl hanging out inside, plenty of seating. Will definitely make this one of my go-to boba spots!”
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Royal Thaali
“This place has really good and homely food but the location is small and packed making it kinda loud. Regardless, the only unlimited thali in bay area and worth the price.”
Outdoor Dining
“Came here for lunch on a Saturday and have to say that I enjoyed the experience! Upon entering you're asked how many people are in your party and if you're a party larger than 2+ know that it might be a longer wait for them to wait for the current eaters to finish for them to combine the tables. You then pick up a bowl with tongs and start choosing all of the items you want in your noodle dish from the noodles, veggies, to the protein. Then you pay for your meal based off of the weight of the bowl and the broth that you want. There are additional confidemtns that youc an add into a cup afterwards--which is nice that they don't take that into account prior to the weighing --this is for all those green onion lovers out there! ~~Parking: Located in the Milpitas parking lot across from Cisco with the 99 Ranch and a bunch of other restaurants/stores. Parking can be found depending on the time you arrive ~~Service: Fair! There's not much service to be done here, which is nice --most of the things are self serve and you pay prior to seating. ~~Best Part: You're able to choose what items you want in your noodle dish, so you can only blame yourself if there are things in the bowl that you won't eat or be able to finish. ~~Worst Part: Can be a little tight in the restaurant, but there's still enough space for you to be able to enjoy your meal. ~~Tips: Come with a party of 4 or less. ~~Return: Yes!”
“I love this place. I don't know why but when I think of this place I think of real actual hamburgers not that other junk the other places try and pass off as a hamburger.”
“I like the options here! Some unique options that are different from other boba spots in the area but also have all the typical options! Typical (venti) cup size - which is good! Use kiosk to order, adjustments available. Located on the side of Chevron but aesthetic inside is cozy and you can’t tell or remember you’re next door to a gas station. There were a good amount of ppl hanging out inside, plenty of seating. Will definitely make this one of my go-to boba spots!”
“really good food, the service is nice. you can sit inside. however there is an outside area which is really pleasant and cozy.Vegetarian options: The veg options are actually pretty good!Dietary restrictions: gluten free, veg, and more.Parking: only like 15 spots, however, you can park in like the 7 other parking areas around it.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps to get around everywhere, accessible parking.”
“Excellent restaurant and one of my favorite go to places. They can customize mist dishes without onion and garlic. Food is delicious and a a must visit for vegans and jains.”
“Ordered Taco and Brito. Served by the truck but cleanness looks ok. Brito was $12 so almost the same range as regular restaurant. Waited 3 minutes and food served was cooked. It was hot meal. I liked the taste. Should come back”
“New discovery! This place is very nice. Pilipino karenderia vive. Love to come here and buy food for take out. They have few tables for dine in but can request few tables outside.”
“Pro: Good friendly service, clean, good portions, budget friendlyCons: 2% credit card fee, to me the pancakes tastes like it's from a mix (my personal opinion).Verdict: I would come back and I recommend this place.”
“Food is good, not the best in the Bay Area. Linguini with clams has a good flavor and is light. The pizzas are okay. The desserts are pretty good, specifically the chocolate lava cake.”
“Tea Top Boba Tea offers a cozy ambiance and commendable service. I sampled their Taro Milk Tea with pearls and Darjeeling Milk Tea with boba. While the Taro flavor was overshadowed by the tea, the Darjeeling tea was decent but not exceptional. Limited boba toppings, with only brown sugar boba available, might disappoint some. Overall, it's a decent spot for a quick boba fix, but don't expect standout flavors.”
“This is my first time visiting and trying Taiwanese food. I fairly impress with the vegetarian style noodles and chicken wings. I did absolutely love the chicken wings, rest flavor profile. The service and atmosphere was excellent, it was during work time and we completely forgot the work because it was that good.”
“Came here last weekend and have to say I'm really happy with the quality of food! Their service wasn't bad and could use some work but the ladies here are all very sweet and give you instructions on how to eat if you don't look Korean, which always find funny. It's a medium sized place with some bench seating and very chill/relaxed vibe.Usually galbi tends to be on the sweet side and since I'm more low sugar the last few years, things tend to be even more sweet but their galbi was just a little sweet, which was great. It really allows you to taste the quality of the meat and get more of the smoky taste.The banchan (side dishes) were also excellent and tend to judge Korean restaurants on the quality of variety of their banchan and they definitely had some great options. In all, they provide 8, with the sweet potatoes, spicy eggplant, and spicy bean sprouts being some of my favorites.Also got the army stew, which they call hotpot here and man is it huge. They said it's good for 2-3 people but feel like it's got to be 3 really hungry people with this being the only thing you order!I definitely want to come back and try their chicken wings as many other tables ordered them and it looked good.Parking: In a shopping center so lots of available parking”
“Tayyibaat may not be the fanciest spot in town, but its combination of great food and friendly staff keeps me coming back time and time again. I've frequented this gem countless times, and they've never failed to impress. The burger, in particular, is an absolute must-try—it's simply the best.”
“Food was good and with food quantity, and reasonably priced. Knocking off a star since they don’t have a diaper changing station, which made dining with our baby an unnecessarily tough experience.”
“The food here is good, the only thing that I didn't really like was the tortilla chips, they seem store bought. I'd much rather have fresh chips. And the salsa containers are too small!”
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Ichika
“Thank you Ichika for presenting us with a really special night!!The servers were friendly and perfectly escorted us between dishes. I really appreciated our server helping us choose a sake: letting us taste some and recommending a carafe of our favorite. Also, since we sat at the sushi bar, we got to know the chefs! They were delightful and watching them prepare the courses was a bonus.I was very happy with the meal! Each dish was delicious and featured interesting, varying ingredients. While my favorites are always sashimi and sushi, my date prefers warm, prepared dishes. This menu suited us well since we had some of both.The atmosphere was lovely and clearly well thought out. The lighting was just right to see our beautiful plated dishes!We’re looking forward to returning in a few months. The chef said the menu changes every 3-4 months.”
“Food is good, not the best in the Bay Area. Linguini with clams has a good flavor and is light. The pizzas are okay. The desserts are pretty good, specifically the chocolate lava cake.”
“This is my first time visiting and trying Taiwanese food. I fairly impress with the vegetarian style noodles and chicken wings. I did absolutely love the chicken wings, rest flavor profile. The service and atmosphere was excellent, it was during work time and we completely forgot the work because it was that good.”
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“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?”
“Thank you Ichika for presenting us with a really special night!!The servers were friendly and perfectly escorted us between dishes. I really appreciated our server helping us choose a sake: letting us taste some and recommending a carafe of our favorite. Also, since we sat at the sushi bar, we got to know the chefs! They were delightful and watching them prepare the courses was a bonus.I was very happy with the meal! Each dish was delicious and featured interesting, varying ingredients. While my favorites are always sashimi and sushi, my date prefers warm, prepared dishes. This menu suited us well since we had some of both.The atmosphere was lovely and clearly well thought out. The lighting was just right to see our beautiful plated dishes!We’re looking forward to returning in a few months. The chef said the menu changes every 3-4 months.”
“Their porridges are thick, hot and satisfying. Their rice rolls are also delicious along with the dim sum. Ordering through their QR code was much easier and less pressure for me plus it had plenty of pictures and good descriptions of each item. I appreciate that they always provide extra bowls and spoons for sharing. Unisex restroom available but be prepared to wait during weekends.”
“I returned a month later. Boy oh boy. It was love all over again. This time we got the sake set and added otoro nigiri, corn soup, white peach beer. How did I miss the corn soup the first time? Again the fish was so fresh - and served at the right temperature. The cuts of fish and knifemanship really shined through. Also, real wasabi.”
“Great food! Best thing about this place, is that the food taste great every time we visit. The food is Piping HOT when it is brought to your table and service is fast, reliable and efficient. Definitely one of our monthly spots for sure!”
“This is the most user-friendly restaurant I have ever eaten in the Bay Area. We packed the dishes and forgot to take them away, so the clerk ran directly to the parking lot and delivered them to the car The pot pork and salted egg yolk pumpkin are delicious, crispy and fragrant; The Fat Beef with Rattan Pepper is highly recommended (Chongqing people are ecstatic!) It is also dog-friendly, and the shop assistants and bosses all come to talk to it. Very cost-effective and generous portions, highly recommended!”
“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.”
“Our go to Indian place to have vadapav and chaat. Great taste and authentic food at an affordable price. They have a sitting arrangement right by the trucks and have standing heaters for winters. The taste is closer to maharashtrian food and not exactly North Indian. But the quality of food is pretty good. I tried almost everything here but my fav is misal pav, vada pav, pav bhaji, dahi puri. Highly recommend this place for chat!Parking: Parking available”
“Vegetarian options. Medium spicy food actually not that spicy. Some dishes took time to come out of the kitchen!Vegetarian options: 3 dishes vegetarian for lunch menu. Regular menu had about half a dozen options”
“Ume is my all time favorite milktea place! I always try their new item every time they comes out with new drinks. Love their design and service! I will keep going there for my afternoon tea.”
“I was a part of a group that hosted a dinner meeting at this location. It turned out great and the buffet for dinner was fantastic. Thanks for hosting our group!”
“Authenticity: NO I'm big on authenticity of ethic food. When I eat out at a Thai, Laos, or Cambodian restaurants expected food to true to core of authenticity but this one is just another typical khmer/Thai restaurant that Carter towards western eaters. I'm aware that most do so to maintain the flow of business, but I specifically asked them for a true Khmer/Thai dish but it wasn't there. Service: Excellent! I'm used to having a 3 course meals and based on the price of dishes I've asked what the portion was like. The server was very helpful and informative and said "for one person the portion each dish is too big....you'll have to take much of it home." Atmosphere: Inviting. Overall, good. they serve a wide selection of wines and cocktails drink. Place is cleaned, organized, and uncluttered.”
“Food is always quality. We ordered the rendang beef, Singapore chicken, vegetables curry, pad sew, green papaya salad, roti prata, banana ice cream dessert. Delivery was on time. Set up was clean. Highly recommend!!”
“Went during Friday lunch. They had great sushi lunch specials starting around $12. But food especially Sushi took a long time to be served. The sushi was poorly made, fell apart and was uneven. The fish seemed fresh but handling was poor. I saw stacks of salmon on the counter unrefrigerated.”
“Great food friendly service I highly recommend this place. I accidentally left my jacket here a couple of weeks back. When I came back, he gave it to me. Thank you!!! I love that jacket, and the ice cold Tsingtao!”
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Taiwan Cafe
“Taiwan Cafe has all touches of an authentic family restaurant in Taiwan. It's menus are composed of relatively simple dishes. The flavor and presentation reminds one of family gathering. It's decor is rustic with wood furniture. Services are efficient and polite.”
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Hansang Tofu
“Came here last weekend and have to say I'm really happy with the quality of food! Their service wasn't bad and could use some work but the ladies here are all very sweet and give you instructions on how to eat if you don't look Korean, which always find funny. It's a medium sized place with some bench seating and very chill/relaxed vibe.Usually galbi tends to be on the sweet side and since I'm more low sugar the last few years, things tend to be even more sweet but their galbi was just a little sweet, which was great. It really allows you to taste the quality of the meat and get more of the smoky taste.The banchan (side dishes) were also excellent and tend to judge Korean restaurants on the quality of variety of their banchan and they definitely had some great options. In all, they provide 8, with the sweet potatoes, spicy eggplant, and spicy bean sprouts being some of my favorites.Also got the army stew, which they call hotpot here and man is it huge. They said it's good for 2-3 people but feel like it's got to be 3 really hungry people with this being the only thing you order!I definitely want to come back and try their chicken wings as many other tables ordered them and it looked good.Parking: In a shopping center so lots of available parking”
“The best of its kind in Milpitas. Fresh ingredients and flavorful. It's not as cheap nor plentiful as other places but quality makes up for it. The place is small and echo-y, so it can get quite loud/rowdy during peak time.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Dennys is dennys. What can you say. Just good food when you want it and service is always quick but now they have a robot bring you your food. That's awesome. So who do I tip?”
“First day i step-in without hesitation ms. Ping help me. She’s very friendly gave me free consultation even gave me tips and hints to remove pimples & pimple mark. Been here for more than 6 months and she did not fail me to amaze results of her work. Highly recommend this spa especially Ms. Ping. Thank you for your patience to me!?”
“not many veg options, but the curly fries are really good. WATCH OUT FOR THE MILKSHAKES!!! THE SMALLEST STRAWBERRY ONE HAS 84 GRAMS OF SUGAR!!!!!!Vegetarian options: nope like no veg options. but the curly fries and onion rings are too good”
“I came on a cold and cloudy day when it was supposed to rain and ordered some chocolate chip cookies. A girl wearing a pony tail and glasses took my order, and she very friendly and helpful. She asked if I wanted them warm and told me they would bring out fresh-baked cookies for me. I had been craving warm chocolate chip cookies, especially during this weather, but was going to go home and microwave them until she offered to bring out toasty ones. I really appreciate when people go above and beyond like that. They came out and were the perfect combination of soft, crispy, and chewy. I told her how good they were when she passed by again, and she gave me a genuine smile. Such a small and simple act, but it made my day! Also, the tables and booths were clean and spacious. I work nearby so most likely I'll be coming more often! Thank you.”
“Food was good and with food quantity, and reasonably priced. Knocking off a star since they don’t have a diaper changing station, which made dining with our baby an unnecessarily tough experience.”
“Looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? One of the best kept secrets in Milpitas might be Chez Christina on Jacklin Road. This Vietnamese / French Bistro style restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day Prex Fixe menu that’s sure to please. Check it out, but you will need reservations.”
“Beautiful decorationsGood foodSlow service. The staff served us that day were not very pleasant. If they were more attentive we would tip them more. Maybe they had a bad day.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Definitely one of my favorite boba places in the area! I like ordering my drinks not too sweet and I love that they don’t resort to a lot of powders and such. If you order fruit tea you’ll get actual fruit pulp in your drinks.”
“This place has really good and homely food but the location is small and packed making it kinda loud. Regardless, the only unlimited thali in bay area and worth the price.”
“I love this place. We take the kids here from time to time. Very convenient location right off Calaveras blvd. They keep the place very clean and the employees are always nice. They have a lot of different choices of frozen yogurt. They have inside seating as well as outdoor seating that has umbrellas.”
“Fresh, sizeable portion, cute bit a tiny tear small pace so you may have to sometimes wait your turn to be seated. It's family run stuff that live upstairs so there is something super cute about it.”
“UME tea has always been one of my go to spots for boba and when I heard about it opening in great mall, you know I had to try it out. I came here during grand opening and the line was out the door, I knew I had to come back way later in order to try this place. This place is located within great mall, and whats a little shopping without stopping by for some boba. We ordered the white peach oolong with boba and a grape fruit tea with their grape jelly. You can add an additional $3.50 to your drink to get a little surprise toy that comes with your drink!! Overall, the flavor and quality has always been on par with UME. I was hoping for additional flavors like other places but knowing they are new, I believe that they would add more in the future. Next time if you're shopping at great mall, make sure to grab a cup of boba while you're at it!”
“Taiwan Cafe has all touches of an authentic family restaurant in Taiwan. It's menus are composed of relatively simple dishes. The flavor and presentation reminds one of family gathering. It's decor is rustic with wood furniture. Services are efficient and polite.”
“Amazing find. Authentic Bengali Cuisine in the Bay Area for all the people missing Bengali food. Be it the chicken / egg rolls or the mishti doi or Tangra Chinese this is the place to check out.”
“The best of its kind in Milpitas. Fresh ingredients and flavorful. It's not as cheap nor plentiful as other places but quality makes up for it. The place is small and echo-y, so it can get quite loud/rowdy during peak time.”
“We came here for dinner and had an excellent meal. We’ve been coming here for over a decade, and the quality is consistently great every time. We ordered the three flavor home made chow mein, beef with green onions, cumin lamb, lamb with pickled cabbage warm pot, beef with pickled cabbage warm pot, bean curd casserole, black mushrooms with green cabbage, broccoli with oyster sauce, thin sesame bread with green onion, and thick sesame bread with green onion. Everything we ordered was delicious, and we will definitely keep coming back when we’re in the Bay Area!”
“Noodles cooked perfectly. Choose from 6 different widths. Pig Ear and Tofu w/preserved egg recommended. Slight Sichuan on the pig ear but not overpowering. Flat noodles with ground pork were a nice non-spicy option for kids. Also ordered the intestine noodle soup, which was delightful. Def coming back here again.”
“Wow. Apart from A Slice of New York, I've found my new favorite place to get an authentic NY pizza slice. The chicken wings are also served freshly fried - once you crunch past the perfect batter, steam rises from the inside! This place is criminally underrated, though I think their best flavors are the simpler, less fussy ones (think plain cheese slice and plain pepperoni). You can't go wrong with excellent pizza and chicken!Only bad part: the area the plaza is in feels a little run down and seedy, which is a real shame. This place deserves better!”
“Looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? One of the best kept secrets in Milpitas might be Chez Christina on Jacklin Road. This Vietnamese / French Bistro style restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day Prex Fixe menu that’s sure to please. Check it out, but you will need reservations.”
“Beautiful decorationsGood foodSlow service. The staff served us that day were not very pleasant. If they were more attentive we would tip them more. Maybe they had a bad day.”
“Fantastic little poke spot in Milpitas. Friendliest owners I've ever met, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. You start by picking your base: sushi rice, brown rice, or greens, then add your proteins with variety such was spicy salmon, tuna, shrimp, tilapia, tuna salad, tofu, etc. You can choose a spice level, and additional toppings such as edamame, corn, seaweed salad (so good), macaroni salad, crab, etc. I love to add spicy mayo and yuzu ponzo, plus eel sauce. Do not pass this place up!”
“If you're craving flavorful Asian vegan cuisine, look no further! Ordered bunch of different dishes to try.Vegan Pho had noodles swimming in a rich, aromatic broth, infused with fragrant herbs and spices!Absolutely loved the Prata and curry combo.Manchurian sizzler is mix of bit of everything if that’s what looking for.Must try restaurant!!!Vegetarian options: It’s a vegan restaurant!!!”
“So great to find a Vietnamese that actually serves the 7 Beef Course in the Bay area. I thought this specialty could only be found in Vietnam. We surely ordered their 7 Beef Course (2 orders minimum for this set), with a couple of other side dishes.The taste of the 7 beef course was surprisingly authentic from the wrap, the beef dishes to the sauce. I felt like I was back to our hometown and was enjoying this with family. Other dishes were amazing, too.However, it’s quite pricey for $37 for one order. We enjoyed it nonetheless. And, one thing to note is that their kitchen closes at 8:30pm despite the restaurant’s close time is at 9pm. After 8:30pm, they will refuse to serve any new guests, so please plan your visit accordingly.Vegetarian options: Would not recommend to vegetarian friends because this restaurant clearly indicates that their main menu is beef.Dietary restrictions: Their dishes contain many common allergies such as peanut, egg, many types of meats. Please consult with waiters before ordering.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair entrance and tables”
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Kalesa
“Crispy pata (Pork belly) is pretty good.I am not a big fan of Filipino food.But I like this restaurant, it is delicious.Parking: Might be 80% full during rush hourKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes”
“Great food! Best thing about this place, is that the food taste great every time we visit. The food is Piping HOT when it is brought to your table and service is fast, reliable and efficient. Definitely one of our monthly spots for sure!”
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“I cannot recommend Caffino enough. I grew up near this stand and the new owners (2020ish) have done wonders to revive this stand. They repainted the stand and gave it a facelift and man it made a world of a difference. The coffee selection is immaculate and the pastries are delicious and always seem fresh. Not to mention the workers make you feel like family. They always welcome you with a warm smile, pay attention to your entire order, and never skip a beat. It is always my first stop when I come home to visit and will remain that way!!Dietary restrictions: Lots of dairy alternativesKid-friendliness: Great kids menu”
“Best ramen I've ever had. The place is pretty small so try to go when it's not too busy. Other than that it's great, wonderful food wonderful service and for reasonable prices.”
“My favorite and convenient location with good customer service from an excellent and friendly staff crews who know and remember their regular customers by their names and drink favorites <3”
“Props to this Location near a Freeway and in a busy intersection. Normally go in drive thru and the service is always met with a smile and patience when we order. It is quick and efficient!”
“Consistent as one would expect. Does seem every time I go in here, it seems to take longer to get my beverage. They should consider getting another expresso machine given the volume they do.”
“This is my morning stop Monday thru Friday. This is a very nice Starbucks with a friendly staff. Reviews are accurate as it does depend on staff. The girls are always cheerful, but there is a young man who is always cranky. He does his job nothing else no greeting nada! He does not bother me too much once I get a taste of that Starbucks goodness!☕️”
“Just want to shout out to the employees that work here Luis , Eva and the woman working the front counter... Hands down the best , fastest and cleanest KFC I have ever been ”
“First time eating burger king, always a McDonald shake shack and five guys person.The fries in BK are REALLY FRESH and delicious, far exceed my expectations. We got a whopper and it's also good. I think they can be called Fries King! Will come back ”
“I was coming from Cupertino from the office and while driving home I felt so thirsty that quickly I added a drive thru Starbucks on my google maps and it directed me to this Starbucks. I was able to get the caramel frappe and the service was great. Mainly it solved my thirst issue but was feeling guilty to buy from here as they are pro Israel war supporters and Anti-Palestinians.”
“Well I loved eating Burger King in Calaveras, Milpitas . I loved how they Cooked their Chicken Nuggets and Onion Ring since 1986 and This is the Fast Food Chain where I worked when I came here in 1986. And their Burgers Are also Good and yummy and reasonable price. One cheese Butger and chicken Sandwitch with French Fries and Drink for only $3.69 and their 10 pcs of Chicken Nuggets for $1.69 Only. How can you beat that.”
“Samantha is the best barista, she welcomed me with a smile in her voice today. She made me my fav pistacchio latte even though it was not available in any starbucks store in the bay area. She went above and beyond her job role, I am very proud of her customer service. She always greets with a lovely voice, I could feel her energy even though she had the mask on her face. I believe in recognizing talented barista and expert service. Keep up the great work Samantha! Loved your energy. I hope your manager would read this review and recognize your hard work.”
“I go to this McDonald's a lot and my kids and I love this McDonald's. Cool service and cool staff. All I do is get the food and dip and when I ask for fresh food they always do it fresh for me unlike other McDonalds.”
“The beefy melt burrito was good but the 3 hard tacos had hardly no meat, we ate more salad than tacos why are employees being stingy with food are they paying for it? No ! we are paying $15 bucks for a meal!”
“I always randomly crave Taco Bell, tonight was that night. This location has never given me any issues. They are always on top of it. Shout out to Joshua who is usually working the late nights for always going the extra mile to make sure we are satisfied. Best location so far.”
“Nice deals on the McChicken and mcdouble cheeseburgers. If you buy one the other ones a buck I believe. I don't remember for sure, but I'm 98 % sure that's what it was. Either way I got a very affordable deal for 4 burgers/sandwiches total.”
“It’s super great deal for the combo options!! They offer an appetizer, a big portion of noodle, and a dessert for only about $20 !!!! I can’t find any other place has such a great deal!! And the foods here are very delicious!! Very fresh and tasty. I like the beef thin and with good taste, very gander and not too old to bite. The white wood ear soup is very soft and not too sweet! It’s the best I’ve ever have in the Bay Area!! And the service here is also very good. Highly recommend!”
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Idly Express
“I had coffee there and its very close to the original filter coffee I had in India. The store has sparse sitting, so I would suggest doing carry on. They had a refrigerator full of prepacked curries. So pickup will be fast.The store is nestled between T-Mobile and Starbucks stores. Parking is ample.”
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Yuan Bistro
“This is the most user-friendly restaurant I have ever eaten in the Bay Area. We packed the dishes and forgot to take them away, so the clerk ran directly to the parking lot and delivered them to the car The pot pork and salted egg yolk pumpkin are delicious, crispy and fragrant; The Fat Beef with Rattan Pepper is highly recommended (Chongqing people are ecstatic!) It is also dog-friendly, and the shop assistants and bosses all come to talk to it. Very cost-effective and generous portions, highly recommended!”
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“Carlos is an amazing guy. They have 10 beers on taps: with favorites like 805, Sierra Nevada, and even Guinness. And many more in bottles. If you like it they also have Fernet! The back yard is open, mostly covered, and great. It's also close to the hotels for those who are traveling and want a great dive bar to visit after work or fun. TouchTunes, darts, and a pool table. For what seems to be a hole in the wall, there is a great amount of space inside and outside. Go, have a fun night, and tip your bar tender!”
“Extremely satisfied. The store was very clean and organized. I was craving for egg tarts and saw online that a lot of people recommended Mian Bao and they did not disappoint. Their egg tarts are awesome! It was creamy with the right amount of sweetness. The crust was flaky and buttery...I need to go back and try their cakes and some of the frozen items as well. The lady at the counter was super nice, very welcoming and even gave a couple of little free baked item to my son, that was very sweet of her to do.”
“Teaspoon offers a spectrum of bubble tea delights, but my recent visit presented a mixed bag. The Guava Sunset with Lychee Boba was a bit lackluster, resembling a common syrup found elsewhere. However, the Silly Mango with Cranberry Popping Boba stole the show, delivering a burst of refreshing flavor that left me craving more. Stick with the Silly Mango for a taste sensation worth savoring at Teaspoon.”
“Love this spot! One of my favorite quick lunch spots. The staff is friendly, it's clean, affordable and the poke is fresh and great! They offer black rice which I love and a regular size bowl is more than enough.”
“Very good to have different and strong beers. They have good variety in beers. They serve 5oz and 16oz sizes so you cann try multiple beers. The adjacent pizza shops has good appetizers and pizzas to eat along.I also like the way they arranged their beers in fridge as well as in the Menu”
“I love the broth!!!! I can tell that you must have braised the broth forever since the broth was so good. I was busy each time my husband wanted to take me so I asked him to buy to go. OMG a I opened the door coming home to smell Pho all over my home. It felt as if I was at the restaurant. The aroma was pho-Ing good!!! The meat was pho-tastic.and I love the huge volume of onions and fresh tasking ginger in every bite. If you love pho or if you love noodles or if you love food, then you must visit this Pho Thin Ha Noi - pho-ing good.”
“SumiYA! We had lunch for the first time here. Everything was delicious and our favorite was the Takikomi rice upgrade that was well worth the $3. We can’t wait to come again.The skewers could have been a bit hotter, but were still quite delicious.”
“Excellent pizza. Friendly staff. Cheerful disposition. Order was processed and available in quick time. Thank you for a memorable evening.Vegetarian options: Excellent choices available”
“Love their bread especially their ube ensaymada. The staff is really nice and knowledgeable on the similar looking stuffs they sell like their kakanins. Overall a pleasant experience. Would come back again. 10/10”
“went to celebrate a good friend promotion and it's my first time here. the food was really authentic and service was great. the owners are kind and love to host. i would recommend this to anyone trying new foods which is filipino food. need to give this a try if you are in the area. cheers!”
“Brings nostalgia and a piece of Philippines with their baked goods.Love their pandesal; tasty bread, we were gifted with ube pan and bibingka.Will gladly take the 30min drive here just to satisfy our craving.”
“No. 1 best Vietnamese noodle in town.Any time when my family is in town in Milpitas, we would always love to go to this authentic Vietnamese noodle restaurant for a great hot beef soup.Always our first choice & best noodle restaurant in town”
“Great old style diner with a large menu and large portions.Service is quick and you won't leave hungry.Seating is either booth, tables, or counter. Parking in the shopping center gets full during peak hours, so show up early.”
“Been here for many years since the early 2000s although the price has changed the quality has mostly remained the same. The bbq beef banh mi is heavenly although a bit skimpy on the meat the sauce also is out of the world that doesn’t compare to other Vietnamese sandwich shops. The rice and noodle dishes are good for the portion. This is a family owned business so it is cash only . Plenty of side dishes or snacks to choose from at the counter”
“Stopped by here walking through the little shopping area and so glad we did! The curry katsu was some of the best I’ve ever had and customer service was phenomenal! 5/5 would recommend!”
“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.”
“The owner couple are friendly, first time visit I said each dish looked yummy, and they really gave me an all-inclusive-combo without charging me more! The food is great, I will always root for them!”
“I went for Thursday lunch buffet with my office colleagues. They have offers on Thursday lunch buffet.The food was good and worth for the price they are offering. They have enough seatings and parking space. The buffet area is little congested. They keep filling up the food so you get fresh naan and curries.”
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“Pro: Good friendly service, clean, good portions, budget friendlyCons: 2% credit card fee, to me the pancakes tastes like it's from a mix (my personal opinion).Verdict: I would come back and I recommend this place.”
“This was my second visit to Hyderabad Dim Biriyani and to my surprise the food was so much better and well prepared. Our mutton curry was little undercooked but once we mentioned about it the owner right away took care of us. I wish if they can make their naan for $4.—-little bigger. Also they should give some extra napkins to the customers so that they don’t have to ask for every little thing. I will recommend you to go and enjoy the food. It’s always good to complaint to the owner/manager so that they can take care of you and rectify if there is something wrong. #papihanandy”
“Really enjoy the soup taste here, some might think it's a bit on the sweeter side though. Meats are average, noodles are decent. No wait, usually not too crowded.”
“A good place to go for brunch buffet (Veg+Non-veg) with friends and family starting at 11am which includes some breakfast menu as well. I will rate the food and taste 5/5 compared to other Indian restaurants offering lunch buffets.Vegetarian options: I liked the dal, dal tadka, palak paneer, paneer butter masala, beans tomato, bindi masala, pakora, sambar, rasam, veg-biryani, curd rice etc.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available for kids and food is not too spicy that kids can eat.Wheelchair accessibility: Amole handicap parking available in the business center.”
“Love the rice, really big portions for the meat too. A lot of the 1 star reviews are from before they changed owners so don't believe them they're old.Parking: Lots of parking for the whole plaza”
“Their porridges are thick, hot and satisfying. Their rice rolls are also delicious along with the dim sum. Ordering through their QR code was much easier and less pressure for me plus it had plenty of pictures and good descriptions of each item. I appreciate that they always provide extra bowls and spoons for sharing. Unisex restroom available but be prepared to wait during weekends.”
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“The servers were very kind. The food was outstanding! I highly recommend the chicken parmigiana. The food arrived for my family very shortly afterwards, if your on a time ”
“I was a part of a group that hosted a dinner meeting at this location. It turned out great and the buffet for dinner was fantastic. Thanks for hosting our group!”
“Definitely one of my favorite boba places in the area! I like ordering my drinks not too sweet and I love that they don’t resort to a lot of powders and such. If you order fruit tea you’ll get actual fruit pulp in your drinks.”
“Happy to be back I had 2018(like the year)tickets so when I got tickets it was over 3,000 soI bought a Dave n busters thermaflask design for 4,400tickets but one of the ticket claw machine has a messed up reader as when I tried to swipe(insert)card it keeps saying error swipe again! Great place thoughUpdate I got a new power card and transferred data from the old swipe only power card and ever since it worked reliably with the embed card reader systems!”
“Food is always quality. We ordered the rendang beef, Singapore chicken, vegetables curry, pad sew, green papaya salad, roti prata, banana ice cream dessert. Delivery was on time. Set up was clean. Highly recommend!!”
“Cheap and taste good.Update looks like they had a small revamp lately. Food actually tastes better and the ground beef has texture.Maybe has to do with the comments about meat used online that made corporate make some upgrades for the better.”
“If you're in Milpitas area, definitely come visit Xing Fu Tang. Came here on a weekday evening, not busy, when you enter, there's 2x kiosk machine to the right for you to order your drink. By the kiosk, there's a traditional luck/fortune thingy with the sticks if you're interested in trying out, except not all the number slots had the charm/information slip...you can also get a bad luck one! Ordering: very simple on the kiosk, but if you're getting #1 boba drink, make sure you Upsize it at the kiosk! We were in a hurry & forgot, had to ask the staff behind the counter (making the boba/brown sugar) to upsize, and I think it cost a bit more vs. the kiosk, least according to what I paid vs. what's on the menu display behind the counter. Drink: #1 Boba is their signature drink and it was DE-LICIOUS! OMG, if you order this drink, get the large size, and you can see the staff make your boba drink. It is visually appealing and entertaining to watch her scoop the boba, drenched in brown sugar, pouring it around the cup to create the swirl effect and...well, they measure everything, to ensure consistency, I guess. When you pickup your drink (they'll call your name), if your straw is at the bottom where the boba is, take a slurp and you'll get HOT sweet boba into your mouth. It was pretty dang hot let me tell you, but soOo De-LICIOUS! Towards the middle/end of my drink though, once the drink is all mixed in, the flavor of the boba was just good. The winner of this drink is the boba itself, how it's made and you can savor the sweetness of the brown sugar in your mouth. The boba itself is a bit chewy, so not soft like some other places. Second drink we ordered was for our kid, got the Bunny Jelly Strawberry Smoothie. The bunny jelly itself was alright in taste, nothing too special except the visual aspect, white bunny ontop of the drink, separated by a plastic film. The drink itself was pretty good, sweet and the jelly (included) was a great addition, my son enjoyed it overall, I'd recommend for your kid. Service: Staff was overall ok, not a A for customer service in my mind, but a B. Nothing stood out, they were just doing their own thing, making brown sugar & boba as people come in. Ambiance: well-lit place, has photo or IG opportunity, and fair amount of seating. Again, I came on a weekday evening, so it wasn't busy, but I can expect this place to not have enough seating during a rush. I'd say it's meant to seat 12ish. Overall I'd visit this spot again if I'm in the area & will definitely get #1 large size again! Yumm...”
“Literally the best cookies you will ever eat. The fact that the flavors change weekly is the best. Look out for the churro cookie, white Oreo, or the blueberry muffin cookie. Those are my absolute favorites.Parking: Always front row parking if you use the app!Kid-friendliness: Bring kids they’ll always live a good cookie!!”
“I love this place. I don't know why but when I think of this place I think of real actual hamburgers not that other junk the other places try and pass off as a hamburger.”
“Enjoyed everything we ordered from traditional dim sum dishes to lobster and fish. Never noticed anything particularly bad or good with the service. Ambience was lovely. The front doors constantly being propped open by thoughtless customers was very annoying which allowed a cold brisk wind to chill everyone waiting was very annoying.”
“Props to this Location near a Freeway and in a busy intersection. Normally go in drive thru and the service is always met with a smile and patience when we order. It is quick and efficient!”
“Little bit on the pricier side especially if you order a drink but service is quick, food is delicious, and the ambiance is cozy yet the tables are far enough apart to have a conversation.Will definitely be coming back in the future.”
“We order onion rings so crisp! Chili fries excellent! Hamburger so fresh and tasty . Milk shakes many to choose . We like that they don’t salt anything. Will return price was good too”
“I came last time and it was great but I think the area is too loud that the employees can't really hear. I would hate for someone to get in trouble because they mis heard me ???”
“It's been a long time since I've had authentic Maharashtrian food and Annapoorna happened to be the right place. They offer tasty food which isn't too spicy and cover almost all of the most famous Maharashtrian dishes... I will be returning many times from now on and have already started making plans of what I will be having next. I hope Annapoorna maintains it's quality and taste especially as they start attracting crowds. I highly recommend this restaurant.”
“This is the typical spacious seafood boil place with brews, a full bar, and TVs to watch games. They have happy hour and it definitely has a fun vibe without being too hectic as the tables are nicely spaced.The bib with the crab is too cute and they have a large metal bucket on the floor for your shellings. We went for the weekday lunch specials but they also have $1 oysters on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.Between the two soup options, I liked the Cajun chowder better than the gumbo which is a rare occurence. The $13 shrimp seafood boil had 9 pieces of very large shrimp which is better than what I usually see. I got medium spicy which tasted mild, so you can definitely crank the spiciness up a notch. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the fried oysters. They were quite small and had a lot of breading.The service was amazing from the hostess who helped me adjust my hair clip to the two servers.”