50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Jose

“Great spot for Chinese food in downtown San Jose. I've been to their Fremont location a few times, but I think this location is a bit better since the portions are bigger, and the food is a lot less oily. My personal go-to dish is the beef wrap and mapo tofu, both of which have been fresh, flavourful, and generously portioned everytime I've been here. Staff are polite and service is pretty quick. The restaurant itself is clean and can get pretty crowded during lunchtime. Overall, definitely worth going to this place.“

“My husband & I enjoyed a wonderful dinner there tonight. We used to go to another Chinese restaurant that closed, this one Yummy Kitchen is our go to now, the food was great, generous portions, healthy, not greasy, the garlic sauce for dipping was amazing. If I could give more than five stars I definitely would, the service was outstanding, the owner made you feel very welcomed, a great family owned restaurant. Definitely will be back.“

“I’ve been CEO noodles since its grand opening. Already ordered multiple time for my family and friends. Highly recommend the takeout foods in canned containers if you want to save up for one week in fridge, ask the staff for the canned items, they even give you discount for order over $300. My friends all love the beautiful glass bottles from 8oz to 16oz, especially the veggie appetizer paired with rice,noodle or even salad.“

“good place，“

“Food was tasty enough and the lunch special was decent, but it shouldn’t take more than a half an hour to get your food for one when there are only three tables after the lunch rush is already over. I will go back and try again because of the quality and affordable prices, but hopefully it doesn’t take so long next time.“

“Owner and server were very friendly and accommodating. This is a great hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant for those looking to try out local spots. As for the food, each plate had plenty to feed a whole family and was delicious. They don’t skimp out on how much food you get compared to franchise restaurants. I might come back again if I’m ever in the area.“

“I was curious to try this place after driving past it so many times and home eats in Cupertino let me down the last time I ate there. We had the eggplant and combo noodle special and a bowl of rice. The food was pretty tasty and fresh but I felt like it was expensive for Chinese food. 25$ for noodles and about $17 for eggplant, 3$ for rice. Service and ambience was nicer than your typical Chinese restaurant but was it worth another visit? We’ll see“

“We love how fresh these buns are manually made. They are delicious with a few different interesting flavors. The spicy mince pork and tofu buns are our favorite. It still tastes good the day after. It may seem pricy, but the portion of each order is large, so it's totally worth the money. Only gets 4 stars from me because the frozen wonton have so little meat. They tasted great though, but not much filling at all. Generally, we're happy with the food and the super fast service. Definitely come back for more bao buns, but probably not the wonton.“

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

“We got the nanjing roasted duck and beef noodle soup here, and they were both very delicious! I would definitely come back here again. The roast duck was cut well, and its skin was very crispy. The sauce was special and complemented the duck well. I can see why this was highly recommended here. As for the beef noodle soup, it was on the sweeter side, and the beef tasted like it was red braised. If we get the same next time, we definitely need to get some plain rice to balance the saltiness and sweetness.“

“This mom-pop shop makes everything to order and the combos are as affordable as Panda Express! We love this place and will definitely frequent it in the coming years :) My husband is Chinese and he said it's one of the best spots for Chinese cuisine in the area.“

“We really enjoyed our meal here. The green bean stir-fry was crispy and delicious, the Mongolian beef was tender and full of flavor, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. Definitely coming back again!“

“Five stars. And we are very picky eaters having kept second home near in China for decades, dined at countless high end restaurants as we traveled all over mainland China, HK, Singapore, etc.

The entire menu is very good but let me pick one item to highlight: their Sichuan style dry fried green beans are incredible and are the only truly authentic Sichuan version I've found anywhere in Bay Area. Their version is perfect, so much so that I would gladly make the 20 min drive to Hunan Impression if that item was only thing on their menu !“

“Love this place. Just moved nearby in 1 South apartments and this restaurant is conveniently located across the street in san pedro square. Food was great! Service was awesome and love the vibe. I’ll def be back. Currently exploring my new neighborhood/ downtown and this spot stood out due to service and food quality.“

“The Five Flavor Chicken is outstanding...noodles are tasty, but I prefer just getting a side order of the chicken. All their meat choices look really good. There are always terrific portions the staff gives you, and the staff are very nice and always keep their place clean. One of the few Mr. Chau's left in the area - I'm very glad it's close to you where I live.“

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

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

“The food here is fresh, clean, and truly authentic Southeast Asian cuisine. The owner, Cindy, is warm and welcoming, which makes the experience even better.
My daughter tried it during robotivs summer camp and she loved chicken egg fry rice.My daughter been fans ever since. Highly recommend“

“Very good rice noodles！A large portion of food, I have a light taste and my mom prefers more flavor， I ordered the mushrooms and she got the tomato beef, we both are very satisfied the noodles. Staffs are very friendly, they call us immediately when they found my mom left her hat in the restaurant. Very good service!“

“The crepe rolls reminded me of the ones I’ve had in China and were impressively large. The dough sticks were perfectly fried and so crispy. We also loved the soups and congees, with the lamb soup standing out as a rare and delicious treat. Everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a spot I will return to!“

“Rarely do I goto noodle houses like this but went with a friend today.
Flavors were pretty good and size was solid as well. Can't say anything was bad and it was above my expectations.

Pricing is also quite fair for the portions so worth a try.“

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

“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!“

“Best Chinese food ever. We’ve been going here for 30+ years and the quality has remained exceptional. The meat pie and onion cake are so yummy. We’ve tried almost everything and you can’t go wrong with anything you order. Francis, the owner, is kind and welcoming and the service is great. And prices are very reasonable.

Also, they have many vegan options, which my daughter and son in law loved!

All diets welcome. Must go.“

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

“allsome is all I can say“

“I tried the duck wings. The lady was hesitant to sell them to me but I said I like chicken wings and I think duck wings might be better. Place is kind of dirty especially their credit card machine (first she wanted cash and I didn't have any but said I'll bring cash next time) and then it was OK to use my card. The duck wings are tasty! There's less meat on a duck wing than on the wings of modern mutant chickens, but it's all dark meat and yummy.“

“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“

“Great place for lunch!! 😋“

“Owner and their family is amazing!!!
So quick and freshhh! ❤️ I love it here. Their Chinese food is absolutely delicious!
I had a large order and she helped me take the items to my car bc it was just myself.
Spicy chow main is my favorite!!
Flavor is always there!“

“This is a small mom and pop operation. The kitchen is tiny and they only do takeout. They have a surprisingly large menu for the number of staff and the size of the kitchen.

We ordered egg foo young with beef for the two of us. The amount of food was generous and flavorful although it tasted too salty. A cup of water would fix this. The vegetables in the omelet were unobtrusive. The serving had some rice but it was mostly the egg and and some beef that formed the bulk of the food. The egg omelette had an interesting texture. It was puffed really high and it held its shape even under pressure. I am curious about what they added to the egg to get that effect.

We were both unable to finish the meal. So we took the boxes home and reheated them the next day. Eating it as a leftover, it seemed much nicer than the day before.

The price for the meal was pretty low given the amount of food you got.

The owners purchased this operation recently. So the quality of the food is quite different from the previous owners.

The name of the restaurant suggests Hong Kong style food, but the menu read like standard Chinese restaurant offerings.

The food was served in take out boxes. It was kind of convenient because we couldn't eat the entire meal.

The ambience is beat up. Honestly, I take this as a good sign. The owners have invested in food, not decor.“

“Ever go to a place and you ordered a dish that looks/sounds good and you order it and it was so delicious that when you go back again it will be the only thing you order. My wife brought me home Honey Walnut Shrimp. I received it cold but the size of the shrimp made me go wow! It was delicious and I couldn't finish it. The following week I went back and told the counter guy my last week experience, I own a restaurant and I know they love positive feedback. Guess what I did? I ordered it again and ate it in the parking lot in my car. It was very hot and much better than I expected. I'm now afraid to try anything else. I looked for shrimp & lobster sauce but did not have. That WAS my go to dish!“

“Great place to meet up with the locals. Price on drinks are responsible and they have great food too. Highly recommend this hang out!“

“Flavors were good, orange chicken a little too crispy but it was later in the day before they closed.

Slightly pricey compared to similar establishments,

I would eat here again if I'm in the immediate area and need to get something to eat quickly.“

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

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

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

“We've been here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, and have been very impressed with the food on both occasions. They offer dim sum exclusively during lunch, while dinner features a menu of classic Cantonese dishes.

The quality really shines through – you can tell they use fresh ingredients, and everything is well-seasoned and expertly cooked. A standout from our dinner was the steamed live red grouper; it was cooked to perfection and incredibly tender. During our lunch visit, the beef organ stew was a highlight – the organs were clearly fresh and stewed to a wonderful softness.

The staff members are friendly and welcoming. However, it's worth noting that they seem quite understaffed during peak lunch times, so while the service is friendly, it might not be the speediest. Just set your expectations accordingly.

The decor definitely has a nostalgic 2000s Hong Kong feel. A modern refresh would certainly elevate the dining experience.

Overall, the excellent food is the main draw here, and it's more than enough reason for us to return many times.“

“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.“

“4 star. Good food and friendly.“

“The food was very very good sauces were very good I got the jumbo egg rolls which were good but seemed greasy probably cuz her so damn big but everything was very good this sauce was spot on very good done it for delivery so I can tell you about the inside delivery driver was cool I would definitely order for them again“

“The dim sum was good , I wouldn't say great. I think most of the seasonings were a little on the light side. The Sui Mai was on the small side. Other than a few complaints the food was pretty good. The prices were very reasonable . I would probably visit them again.“

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“Shang Cafe has been keeping up to their high standard, which speaks for itself. The food is delicious and portion is good. They are moderate in terms of seasoning and salts. But still manage to make the dishes delicious. They keep pushing new creations, which are usually good! Good job all these years!“

“Food are amazing, wagyu beef is beautiful and staff are very accommodating“

“Can’t find you a better deal. Rice plate 2 item bbq for $12. It’s a $20 min for credit. No min for debit. The roast pork should have better skin, since the one here the skin didn’t crackle all the way thru so it’s a little tough. But the meat is super tender. The roast duck is not as fatty and it’s super flavorful“

“By far the best Chinese food I’ve had in central San Jose. I have a very big appetite for Chinese food….. I will go the distance for food that fills my appetite and cleanse my palate. Give it a try, you won’t forget it, and you won’t regret it, ever. Pass the word on it!“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“This is our go to Dim Sum spot, locally. It always great food. Sometimes the servers pass us by, but there’s these two ladies that ALWAYS come to our table. They get us what we want to eat. So, we’ll keep coming back!“

“Han Kee 2 is a dependable Cantonese spot tucked into a busy plaza on Tully Rd, known for its generous portions and bold flavors. The standout dish is the lobster noodles—rich, savory, and served with a silky egg noodle base that holds up beautifully under the sauce. Roast duck and BBQ pork are also strong contenders, with crispy skin and tender meat that rival more expensive spots. The shrimp dumpling noodle soup offers a clean, balanced broth and plump dumplings that make it a go-to comfort dish. The menu leans traditional but remains approachable, with enough variety to satisfy regulars and newcomers alike.

The dining area is simple and functional, with square and circular tables that accommodate small to medium groups. There’s no booth or counter seating, but the layout works for quick meals or casual gatherings. Service is fast and efficient, though not particularly warm, and dishes arrive promptly even during busy hours. While the interior could benefit from a refresh, the food quality and value make Han Kee 2 a reliable pick for authentic Cantonese fare—especially when you’re craving roast meats or seafood noodles without the fuss.“