50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Jose

“Food are delicious. especially their soup. friendly staff and clean restaurant“

“Pleasantly impressed by Uyghur Cuisine. Tried skewered lamb, mutton, home made noodle, soup & yogurt dessert. All Good & will certainly revisit“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Absolute Best Dan Dan Noodles & More!
Dough Zone has officially become my go-to spot whenever I have a craving for Dan Dan noodles. The flavor is consistently spot-on, and you can really tell the difference with their homemade hand-tossed noodles—the texture is perfect every time.
It’s also a massive hit with my family. My son can’t get enough of the Xiao Long Bao and the Pan Fried Buns; they are juicy, crispy in all the right places, and always disappear within minutes. We also tried the blanched kale on our last visit, and it was surprisingly delicious—a great fresh addition to balance out the meal.
If you’re looking for authentic flavors and high-quality handmade dough, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!“

“We live in Fresno and make the three-hour drive here every month just for the food! We run a restaurant ourselves, so we’re pretty picky, but Hunan Impression’s Hunan and Sichuan dishes are truly authentic.
What we love most is that every spicy dish has its own distinct flavor. Some places rely so heavily on chili powder that everything tastes the same, but here you can really taste the different seasonings and ingredients in each dish.
We absolutely love this place. Highly recommend！！Well worth the drive!!“

“I really enjoyed the flavor profile at this place.

You are greeted warmly upon arrival; the space is neither large nor tiny. It is an open-concept restaurant (you can see the kitchen), and the place is bright and clean.

You order via a QR code, and the food arrives at your table quickly.

The portions are neither too big nor too small; I find them just right—whether you're really hungry or want to take some leftovers home for later.

I will definitely be back to try more of the menu (honestly, everything looks spectacular).“

“We usually eat here and it is very good. The meat are fresh and the soup base is tasty unlike others“

“You know this place is good when the owner is sitting at the corner table eating when you walk in. We came at a not busy time but I was still really impressed with how fast they brought the food out. Kids loved the edamame and boba tea afterward.“

“good place，“

“Very good food! Fresh, tasty, saucy.“

“I absolutely love Big Fish Chinese Cafe! It’s mind-blowing how delicious and cheap the lunch specials are! The Mongolian Beef and Sweet and Sour Pork were only $15.95 and $14.95, and they even came with broccoli and hot and sour soup! Unbelievably good value. I will definitely be a regular here. Show Big Fish some love!“

“The location is very convenient. I drive all the way down from SF once a week just for this noodle soup: number 3 on the menu. See my photo of the menu. The price is reasonable. This place is perfect for solo eater. The layout of the space is so efficient that it maximizes every single inch for the tables and seats. The restaurant is at the plaza where it also has Jersey Mike's Sandwich, Sprouts Farmers Market where I usually purchase my groceries and sandwiches.“

“Loved it all. Especially the chicken skewers. Had a mix of classic dishes and flavors & dishes I had never had before including delicious street foods & drinks! Very friendly service who didn't crowd you when you didn't need anything & a cute fun atmosphere. I look forward to finally be able to show my foodie friends a great find!“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“This hidden gem in the Santa Teresa neighborhood is a favorite among locals, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes at reasonable prices. With its welcoming atmosphere and great value, it's a perfect spot for a casual meal with family and friends“

“This is one of my favorite Asian restaurants in the whole Bay Area. The food here is amazing that I always want to come here and stock up since I don't live close. When I moved away, this is one of the foods I missed most. The bao dough is so fluffy and chewy and the filling is amazingly flavorful. The staff is also really kind and gave me a free soy milk with my purchase, and was very friendly in helping me pick out my order.

If you live far away, they also sell on Weee which I love. I think other reviews have mentioned but the store is mainly takeout I think. If I was a college student living nearby I'd probably come here every day haha! It's so convenient.“

“Dough Zone Dumpling House is a good, modern dumpling place that leans a bit “nicer” compared to your typical dumpling house.

The food is yummy across the board. The xiao long bao come out neat and uniform, with a clean presentation and great flavor.

The noodle dish is simple and satisfying, with a nice texture.

The beef noodle soup has a deep, rich broth.

Even the greens are done well.

Service is friendly and attentive, and a good experience from start to finish. The place itself is clean and modern, with a slightly polished feel.

It is a bit on the pricey side for what you get, especially compared to more traditional spots, but the overall experience helps justify it.

A good place when you want dependable dumplings in a comfortable setting.“

“Last location of a once great chain, I was a bit worried it wouldn't live up to my childhood memories and nostalgia. It definitely live up to and surpassed them. Food was just as I remember as were the portions and prices. Thanks for keeping open and keeping up with the old ways.

A note to people that have not been to this former chain before, this is not authentic Chinese food, it is Mr Chaus Chinese food. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food seek other businesses.

I will be back soon now that I know it has kept up the old ways 💪🏼🎉“

“All the food we ordered is wonderful and tasty. The water is filtered. We had dumpling, baozi, Nanjing salty duck, smoked fish, chao-ma noddles, pork pickle fried rice. We loved them all, especially, dumpling and rice. The portion is large and price is lower than most in the bay area.“

“Food has great flavor, the menu is very complete and their portions are very generous“

“Fantastic local gem! China Delight is hands-down one of the best Chinese spots in South San Jose. The restaurant is cozy and clean, and the staff is incredibly welcoming and fast. The food always tastes fresh and light—highly recommend the honey walnut chicken and their crab ragoons!“

“Pricey. Today was my first time here after passing by a lot. Tony was very kind and welcoming. The food was really good too but i wish it was more fresh. Nonetheless the taste was on point! Very authentic taste. Still would come back to give them another try but for the price id have to really really be hungry.“

“BEST EGGROLLS IVE EVER HAD!!! All of our usual Chinese food places were closed yesterday, so we tried this place even though it was a bit further from our house, and it will definitely be our new regular place!! Everything we got was great, but the Mongolian beef and egg rolls were genuinely some of the best I’ve ever had. Portions were also very well sized especially for the price. Plus the family that owns this place is super nice! Young lady working at the counter was super sweet. Definitely recommend!!!“

“First time Customer. Servers are extremely friendly and helpful. I don’t speak Chinese, but they can find and order you what you want and they’re happy about it. Prices are extremely reasonable and the tip is included and it’s still reasonable. Will come again and try something different“

“Dumplings and soups were delicious and reasonably priced! Everything is hand made! It's a small place so you may have to wait.“

“I’ve been driving by this place for over 20 years looking at the outside of it thinking nah. Don’t want to take my chances. Today I finally did. I was very surprised. The price was very reasonable for the amount of food you get but beyond that the quality was surprisingly good actually delicious. I got the orange chicken with pork fried rice combo. I will likely end up barely finishing the meal so I will definitely have leftovers tonight. Lastly the server and cashier was very respectful and a great host. The inside decor was not lavish like Las Vegas but I don’t care. I just want good quality food at a fair price in a clean environment.“

“Tried Kingwwu Duck Neck for the first time after craving it forever! 😍 I was surprised to find they’ve been in the Bay Area for 8 years, and the owner is from Wuhan!

Everything is made fresh daily. The duck neck is a must-try—I went with mild spicy 🌶 (I wasn’t brave enough for extra spicy 😂). It’s flavorful, not overly salty, and seriously addictive.

The beef tendon was another favorite—super chewy and delicious. We also loved the duck wings, duck feet, and the bouncy pig trotters. They also have duck tongues, pig ears, duck racks, lotus root, kelp, tofu, and more!“

“The noodle soups and fried flour cakes are 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽!“

“We ordered take out and it was prepared exactly to order. The tofu was very good and not too spicy so I could add my own spice level. The chicken was better. Excellent service today.
The venue is a cozy place with a down home vibe. The walls boast the name of the place in colorful letters
The venue has pushed door accessible entry. Accessible tables. Free accessible street parking is hard to find.
Lots of natural lighting and indoor lighting. No background music.“

“The people are very welcoming . They have the best Indian Burger in the bay area. Ordered veggie burger. Loved the spicy gobi patty. The patty was freshly made. My coworkers got the chicken burger, they said it was one of the best burger of their life. Will get it again.“

“This store is expert of Chinese BBQ for a long time. Roast ducks and piglets are the best among San Jose BBQ stores. Squid is tasty too. I will go back here for sure. I hope the store can look a little bit clean and neat. It will definitely attract more customers.“

“This was my first experience at Scrumptious Dumpling in San Jose's San Pedro Square, but it won't be our last. Loved everything that we ordered, especially the pork noodles. Very attentive service from our server, too.“

“Great food, fast service��� Large parking lot and easy to get to.“

“4 star. Good food and friendly.“

“This used to be a good restaurant, but for the past year or so, the place is run down, smell bad, dirty, and the food quality is getting worse. Very disappointed.“

“Much improved from already decent large portion Chinese food. The lady and son are polite, the lunch special is $12.95 filled and comes out hot n crispy. Its worth it. It may vary when busy, still worth it. Should have taken photo but engulfed it instead. Was hungry. Wo ai ni“

“Lili was a super attentive host who customized the FuzHou noodle dish with curry and chicken to get it closer to what we call Singapore Noodles after a dish I had in Singapore years ago. Turn around time was super quick and the noodles were a hit!“

“Service is great and food is delicious 🤤“

“Great place for lunch!! 😋“

“Totalmente esquisto 🇵🇪🙂🌸 desde que llegue a California es la comuda oriental más rica ,su pato asado ufff“

“This is a small place hidden in the corner of a quiet strip mall but the food they served completely surprised me. The menu comprises standard Chinese dishes (mostly Cantonese), nothing too fancy. We ordered salt and pepper ribs, beef chow fun, Chinese broccoli with beef, and beef brisket stew with daikons. All of them were scrumptious, way beyond our expectations. The amount of food was huge given their very reasonable prices. Even their homemade chili sauce on the tables were delicious. We then found out the chef before moving to the US was actually a chef at a famous Cantonese restaurant in China. We highly recommends this place.“

“I’ve been here a number of times and every time I’ve gone I’ve really enjoyed it. Sadly I don’t have any photos on hand but my absolute favorite and number one recommendation is the com tam (broken rice plate) trust me on this!!!! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-01“

“I like to think of myself as a fried rice connoisseur. I've had hits and misses in San Jose and Edna Ray Chinese is a definite hit. Two thumbs up!“

“quick serve... yummy 😋 food.. with it halal“

“It's been over 10 years since we've been to this place. It was famous for cantonese style foods. Last week before going to Napa visiting Far Niente Winery to take pictures of the golden Ginkgo Trees in Nov, we stopped by here for the Braised Chinese Herbs duck noodle soup, one of our favorite.
The place is still the same, the parking lot is small and luckily we found a spot in front of the restaurant.
The restaurant is clean, the servers are extremely attentive and pleasant. We ordered the braised duck noodle soup with crispy Chinese donut, extra fried garlic and pot belly.
The soup is still so tasty and the duck braised perfectly with all the herbs and spices. It's still the best anywhere.
The prices are still very reasonable.
It did hit the spot as they say and we'll be back here again for this, although we don't like the area so much.“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“omg so good. large portions goodprice“

“Hands down one of the best spots for Mao Xue Wang in South Bay! Shang Cafe San Jose does not hold back on the spices. The dish is incredibly savory, fiery, and packed with a generous amount of duck blood and tripe. Super authentic mala flavor that hits the spot every single time. Fast service and a great casual atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“We had a dinner at the restaurant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy. Dynasty Seafood is an amazing top shelf experience. Elegant surroundings, gourmet chinese food, great service. Some of my favorite dishes: cold platter with roast pork, char siu and jellyfish, abalone with bok choy, succulent smoked duck, and lobster noodles. If you are planning a dinner to celebrate a special ocassion, this is the restaurant“

“Another authentic Hong Kong café. They serve classic dishes like baked pork chop rice, just as you’d expect from a traditional HK spot. It’s usually not too busy, so getting a seat is easy—I’ve been here five times and never had to wait. The food comes out quickly, which makes it a great option if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to spend too long on a meal.“

“A homey family-run restaurant that does a solid Hu Tieu Mi Trieu Chau. Definitely get it dry with broth on the side if it’s your first time.

They are generous with meats, fried shallots, and crispy pork fat. Chinese donut can be a bit more crispy, but take leftovers home and airfry them! Please come support them - they’re making great food here.“