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    575 Miishien

    3.8 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Yunnan Fried Stuffed Tofu
    Annita K.

    I probably should not admit publicly how many times I've been here since their relatively recent opening. Appetizers - they're all delicious! I get the spicy pig ears every time which are a little spicy, a little sweet, and nice and crunchy. The spicy braised beef miishien soup is my favorite menu item. The beef is tender and the spice level is just right for me (I prefer spicy). The snakehead fish slices with golden soup is good too, but the flavor is more subtle than other restaurants. It's a nice option if you like fish. On weekdays, kids eat free! Even though I kept telling them that I only need a small portion, they insisted on giving me a full kids meal. When my son was fussy, they brought him toys. They even provide scissors to cut up kids food. I love how family friendly this spot is. Overall, I find the value to be good. You can get free noodle refills and the free kids meal (or $11 when not free) means you don't have to stress out about ordering extra non spicy food for the kids if you prefer spicy. One day, I'll splurge for the Wagyu which always looks quite aesthetic with the neighboring tables get it!

    Decor
    Nick C.

    I commend the owner for letting his personality shine through. So many of the decisions about the interior decor are inscrutable to me, but the avant garde Chinese art certainly gives one much to take in while waiting for the food to arrive (which does not take long). I am also touched by his desire to commemorate the US airmen who lent their support to the liberation of China during the darkest days of the Second World War, a story that I feel is too little remarked upon. The noodles are pricey but good. I especially enjoyed the fish filets in golden soup, which was equal parts umami and refreshing, without being overpowering. The pig ears were perhaps overly doused in barbecue powder.

    Andrew W.

    A Bowl of History and One of the Best Broths in the Bay I finally made it to 575 Miishien, and it immediately made me question why I waited this long. This is not just a meal, it is a concept executed with precision. I ordered the Golden Soup Snakehead Fish Rice Noodle, and it has been stuck in my head since. The broth is the centerpiece. It is layered, deeply developed, and balanced with that signature Yunnan sour-spicy profile. It is bright without being sharp and rich without feeling heavy. The snakehead fish is notably fresh, clean, and tender. It is handled properly and lets the ingredient speak for itself. The rice noodles have that ideal silky texture that carries the broth without getting lost in it. This is a bowl built with intent. What stands out is not just flavor, it is clarity of identity. You can feel the throughline from Yunnan tradition to execution on the table. The 575 concept, five rice noodles, five wheat noodles, seven signature dishes, is not just branding. It reflects structured thinking around the menu, and that discipline shows in the final product. The ordering flow from QR to checkout is seamless. The staff is engaged and understands the product, not just repeating a script. The space is bold, with high ceilings, a statement chandelier, and strong color identity. It is designed to signal confidence, and the food supports it. Founder Jiefu Wang ties the brand to a deeper narrative rooted in Yunnan and the Flying Tigers story. Whether you know the history or not, the intent is clear. This is positioned as more than just a regional noodle shop. The social component is also real. Every three bowls fund a meal for a child in need, with over thirty thousand meals donated and ongoing school support in Yunnan. That alignment between product and mission adds real weight to the experience. This is one of the most complete Yunnan noodle executions in the Bay Area right now. Not just because it tastes good, but because the product is dialed, the system is clear, and the brand has conviction. Remember the tiger logo.

    beef noodle soup
    Angie L.

    Love the ambiance of this new spot--it's very spacious inside with pretty decor (indoor seating only). They use a machine to make their own rice noodles! The fish noodle soup is fantastic; the broth has the perfect amount of spice, and the fish is so smooth and moist. The beef soup flavor was a little different than expected and the beef was slightly tough, but the fresh noodles were great. Service was excellent and very attentive, with plenty of staff working the floor. Highly recommend trying the fish noodle soup!

    Signature wagyu mishien
    Eunice T.

    This location has a lot more tables compared to their other locations. It feels pretty spacious because of how high the ceiling is, but the tables are actually very close to each other. It was almost like I was sharing the same table as them because I could hear the conversation on both side loud and clear. In terms of food, I would say the premixed options taste better. I tried the signature one with Wagyu for the first time, and it was a bit bland so I'm assuming this is the reason why they had the condiment station (so you can adjust the broth to your liking). As for the price, it feels like it's been Palo Alto-taxed because I don't remember their noodle being that expensive. Service was nice and good though.

    Seating area
    Tracy C.

    What a fun restaurant! I've had dinner and take out from 575 Miishien multiple times, and it's always a great experience. During the opening, the chefs would personally come out to explain the dishes and their favorite garnishes. All the staff were friendly, and the food was great! I particularly like their chicken noodle soup, although the beef noodle soup is great as well. They have an excellent pickled vegetable side which is great with any of their noodle soups! The decor is certainly interesting, and there's a lot going on in a relatively small space, but it feels quite large because of the high ceiling. The tables are pretty close together, so you hear your neighbors and they hear you. So it's not great for an intimate night out, but it's nice enough for a date night. Certainly recommend checking out their Palo Alto location, although the prices at their San Jose spot are slightly cheaper.

    Tony J.

    Came here with my girlfriend on soft opening day. You order by scanning a QR code, as is common at most modern Chinese restaurants. We shared a fried stuffed tofu appetizer and a signature wagyu miishien soup. The tofu was lightly crispy outside with a delicate interior and came with a dry chili dip. The miishien was beautifully presented, with raw ingredients such as sliced beef, spinach, leek, fungus, corn, and quail egg in a tray, and a large bowl of soup. The rice noodles came on the side, and you can request an extra serving for free. The broth was mildly flavored but rich with umami. The toppings were fresh, and the broth was just the right temperature to cook them without being overdone.

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    David H.

    was excited to see them preparing to open on University, but it took a long time. And I got biased seeing the owner (assumed) showing off his luxury cars (covered in the store logo, except one, a BMW convertible) "Crossing bridge rice noodles" is a famous and popular dish in Yunnan province, China. Over there, servers bring a bowl of boiling hot bone stock and toss the ingredients(noodles, condiments, meats, etc.) symbolizing the bridge. I felt the owner could at least train his staff about the origins of this dish to make it more interesting than simply a curious name like 575 Mishien. The servers here simply brings the bowl and condiments to you and suggest that we put the meat in first to allow it to cook, then the noodles and other condiments. I thought it was fairly tasty, but wouldn't come back again. The restaurant is nicely decorated. They even have a replica of a "prayer drum" out in front, which Tibetan buddist temples have. But this one is much too heavy to turn with your hand and there are nothing written to educate the customers or passersby.

    Kingsley L.

    Personally, I think if a restaurant isn't fully prepared or properly trained, it's better to finish training before opening. I originally came during my break. I happened to see they were open and decided to give it a try, even calling a friend who had to drive half an hour to come join me. After finally placing the order and waiting for a while, the food arrived... but it was wrong. I didn't make a big deal out of it at first. (For context: I paid extra to change the noodles and also added rice noodles, but what came out were two portions of rice noodles.) I wanted to ask a server to fix it. After waiting for some time, I finally spoke to one of the staff. He said "wait a moment," which I understood. Later, I noticed they kept serving other tables. I've worked in the food industry myself, so I tried to be patient. I asked again, but there was no clear or proper response. They just walked away. I continued waiting and trying to be understanding. After more time passed, my one-hour break was almost over. I had eaten nothing. I had no choice but to hold back my frustration and go straight to the counter to pay. While checking out, I briefly explained what had happened. They also seemed unfamiliar with the payment system, so the process took even longer. In the end, I paid the full amount and still left a tip. The only thing refunded was the $1 difference for switching noodles. Truly amazing.

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    Ellen Z.

    Delicious soup!!! Smooth and not chewy noodles so depending on what you like. Lots of flavor!! Without too much salt. Friendly staff and some wait due to rush time but not unexpected.

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    Imperial Treasure

    Imperial Treasure

    3.9
    (195 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$
    Speaks Mandarin
    Kid friendly

    Food and experience is closer to 4.5 but rounded down bc it's so expensive…read more Was curious to try this new restaurant specializing in Peking duck. Reservation was easy to make over the phone and you have to preorder duck ahead of time. We also got pan fried buns, bok choy, and mandarin fish. Dishes are expensive but good quality. I read mixed reviews about the duck but I thought it was great - crispy skin and relatively tender/juicy meat. It is the first time I've seen an extra charge for the duck pancake wrappers; it was not a pleasant surprise but at least they were thin and delicious. We opted to have a soup made from the leftover duck and that was delicious. Service was also pretty good; they even packaged the leftovers for us. Highly recommend for a special occasion or to impress friends but too much of a splurge to go to regularly.

    We are huge fans of their sister location, Treasure in Belmont, so we were really excited to try…read moreout Imperial Treasure for dinner. Unfortunately, it just wasn't as good overall as the Belmont spot. The space itself is older, and the seating feels pretty tight and not as comfortable. As for the food, we ordered the Peking duck, which came with a lot of meat, but the duck itself didn't taste fresh at all. It had that distinct, stale "old meat" taste to it, and the texture was completely off and mushy rather than having a nice, fresh bite. The xiao long bao missed the mark too--the wrappers were too thick and the filling wasn't nearly as savory or delicious as what we're used to. Even the basic steamed rice tasted like a cheaper, lower-quality grain. For the other dishes, the stir-fried scallion lamb was way too salty, even though we specifically asked them to go light on the salt, and it lacked that deep umami flavor they get so right at the other location. On the bright side, the Treasure's signature beef honeycomb tripe was actually really good, though the spice level is definitely on the higher side so beware if you're sensitive to heat. For dessert, I finished with the sesame glutinous rice balls in sweet rice wine because it's one of my absolute favorites, but it fell short since there was barely any wine or osmanthus flavor. The service was also pretty lacking throughout the night. They didn't even bother to clear our dirty dinner plates off the tight table after we ordered our dessert, so everything was incredibly cramped. They also completely ignored the rest of our Peking duck instead of proactively asking what we wanted to do with the carcass bones and the remaining meat. We had to specifically flag them down ourselves to ask about it and explain what we wanted done with it, which should really be standard practice for a proper duck service. Compared to the sister restaurant, the execution, environment, and service here just aren't quite there yet.

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    Ambiance. That indoor gazebo looks pretty cool for group diners.                  @siecysdiary
    Ambiance. That indoor gazebo looks pretty cool for group diners. @siecysdiary
    FRIED SHRIMPS WITH CORN IN SALTED EGGYOLK
    FRIED SHRIMPS WITH CORN IN SALTED EGGYOLK
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    Chef Zhao Kitchen

    Chef Zhao Kitchen

    3.7
    (520 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This place is located right off the Embarcadero exit and easy to miss if you're just driving by…read more Surprisingly, they were getting busy when we arrived. There were various dishes on the menu with appetizers, different proteins, carbs, etc. We had already looked at the menu prior to coming so we were able to place our order fairly quickly. Thick stir fried noodles: The noodles were pretty good! They were a mix of bouncy and chewy with small slices of chicken and bok choy throughout the dish. It was quite oily though. Spicy wontons: I thought these were going to be soaked in a peanut sauce but it was definitely more of szechuan chili oil. Maybe I read the description wrong. The wontons were tiny but plentiful. These were just okay, the pork filling was bland. Pan fried dumpling buns: The buns weren't as crispy as they're supposed to be. They had a small amount of pork filling but good soup inside. Be careful biting into one because it was hot. Sweet and sour chicken: Our favorite dish out of everything! It was the perfect combo of sweet and sour. There was more than enough chicken and gave us leftovers for another meal. I enjoyed the extra textures of the bell peppers, onions and pineapple throughout the dish. Definitely recommend! Service was as usual for a Chinese spot. There's a small private room on the right side if you have a reservation for a larger party. They do have a sign up at the front for a $2.50 credit card fee due to rising inflation so heads up.

    My husband ordered it to go for us, and got us some broccoli beef as I love it, some soup…read moredumplings, fried rice, wonton soup and chicken. They were all salty, the flavor was good, but everything was too rich and salty for my taste. Can't comment on service or the ambience as it was a to go order given we love Chinese food and wanted to try this spot. - General's Chicken 左宗棠鸡 - in the sweet side but also salty - 2 stars - XLB 上海小笼包 rich but tasty - 3 stars - Beef & Broccoli 芥兰牛肉 - 2 stars - Shepherd Wonton 荠菜肉馄饨 3 stars - Chicken Fried Rice 鸡肉炒饭 4 stars

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    Inside is small
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    Matcha ice cream
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    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine

    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine

    4.4
    (156 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My friend recommended this place because he knows I love shanghai style pan fried pork buns, and he…read morewas right! They were definitely the star of the show here. It was SO crispy and SO juicy and came out piping hot :) The green beans were also great & I appreciated that it wasn't too oily! The pork xlb was another solid option. The wrapper was thin and the pork and soup were really flavorful. The scallion oil soy sauce noodles were just alright tho. Like the flavor was decent but it didn't have any protein and it was a bit too oily for me so I wouldn't get it again. The pork and vegetable pot stickers were also kinda mid unfortunately. The dough was too thick and the filling was a bit bland. Overall, a really solid spot though, and I'll def be coming back!

    Not sure why this place has such a high review. Went on a weekday, only two server. Technically…read moreonly one, because I'm not sure what's the other server role is. Never seen her taking order. We raised our hand for a long time the server said "umm.." then walked away to take water from the back not for us but to refill for others. When she walked passed I told her again we can orders she walked away and deliver food to other table. It is beyond frustrating. We waited for 15 mins before anyone give us water and take our order. The service here is too slow. We got the string beans, kale, both are tasteless and small portion. Never had I feel like it does not taste like anything. The XLB supposedly their speciality', is overrated. Is really nothing special. The worst dish is the hot and sour soup, is not authentic is spicy not sour. I won't be back

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    Dumpling-making in action!
    Dumpling-making in action!
    Shanghai Style Pan Fried Pork Buns
    Shanghai Style Pan Fried Pork Buns
    33. Shanghai Style Stir Fried Noodle

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    4.1
    (420 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I thought I came here a few months ago, but it was almost a year ago! This place never disappoints…read more A smiling waiter - who seemed super busy but had a huge smile on her face - just the right attitude for people ringing in the Easter weekend on a Good Friday. We enjoyed every dish! The chongqin spicy noodles, the salt and pepper shrimps, the sizzling cumin lamb, the fish in chili oil. Yum yum yum! We ordered the hottest version but it was not too spicy for us - it was very flavorful. The fresh cut red chillies they give you, was really spicy - the red bean spicy sauce was just right. We enjoyed the cool beers with the spicy food. It's a unique ambience for a Univ Ave restaurant- it's just a Chinese kitchen serving good food - like you came to a home and got served really well. Will come back again with more family members. Ps: another surprising thing - we were a party of 6 and they didn't automatically charge us the tip - I took care of them - because I was super satisfied and happy with my meal!

    It's hard to miss this one on the busy University Avenue with their bright red China elements --…read moreand maybe really hard to beat too. This is probably the only Chinese restaurant around here with such an inviting outdoor patio, which makes it perfect for us since our dog babies can relax too. The menu strikes a really smart balance between authentic Sichuan spicy dishes and more Americanized Chinese classics, so there's something for everyone. The signature spicy fish fillet in flaming red oil is a must-try -- bold, fragrant, and so satisfying it might have just saved me an expensive flight back to China. The chili oil wontons are my personal favorite starter and never disappoint. This is an easy repeat spot for us, and we'll definitely go back around CNY days.

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    LS11. / Spicy Fish Fillet in Flaming Red Oil(L)
    LS11. / Spicy Fish Fillet in Flaming Red Oil(L)
    Ma po tofu (we asked for no mala/numbing spice)

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    Ma po tofu (we asked for no mala/numbing spice)

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