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    China Chen

    4.0 (812 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    #20. Mì Gà Quay
    Christine B.

    One of my favorite comfort spots in San Jose. Just got back from a flight and went straight to China Chen for their mi ga quay (fried chicken with egg noodles) sooooo good! Service is quick and restaurant is casual. The pickled jalapeños add the perfect amount of heat.

    Wonton noodle soup
    Julie S.

    Tried out China Chen for the first time a month ago. My husband and I had to go back again. We really enjoyed the fried flour cake with egg. The shrimp wonton noodle soup with egg or rice noodles (or both) a really hit the spot. Serve is very efficient.

    #1. Bánh Bột Chiên Trứng and #26. Hủ Tiếu Xá Xíu
    Ninah P.

    This place holds some nostalgia for me as I used to come here often as a kid. I went back for the first time in a long time to see how it is now. Everything is very similar. The service is decent. They were able to help whenever we needed something. The food was good. My favorite thing to get here is the bot chien. I definitely recommend it. I always get hu tieu and it tasted just like I remember. The restaurant itself is old and not the cleanest. However, it's something I'm used to and sometimes the best food comes from places like this.

    Karrie L.

    Phoned in my order while we were only 5 min away and then I waited about 8min for the entire order to complete for take out. Service is fast. I love their noodles. Even take out still taste really good. Both combination egg and rice noodles are my favorite. If you up the size for combination egg noodle, price is $14.95. Combination rice noodle- $13.95 Don't forget to collect points with cash app by entering your phone number. After this check out, I realized I earned enough points for $10 off next time.

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    Shih Fa K.

    I can't believe that I only tried this place today. The egg noodle was well cooked with a sweet and savory broth. The thin slices of Chinese barbecued pork was a good add. And I really appreciated the use of whole shrimp in the shrimp wontons. The service was fast and responsive. And the ambiance is that of a Chinese noodle shop.

    Hu Tieu with wontons
    Huey N.

    The Hu Tieu was excellent. The broth was a bit too sweet for me, but I enjoyed everything as a whole. The shrimp in the wontons were super springy. I could have just eaten a bowl of them. The rice and wheat noodles were perfectly chewy. I recommend getting both types of noodles to maximize your experience. The bot chien was a huge portion. I wish it came out first. I was halfway done with my soup before these arrived. They were solid; no complaints.

    Mi Trieu Chau
    Lilian H.

    The service was ok, typical run down Chinese service where it's not the best but that's how you know it's good. The restaurant was clearly not the cleanest but again, that's how you know it's good lol Mi trieu chau: 10/10 amazing flavor and sooo comforting. The noodle texture was perfect and the meats and fish balls added a good touch. I will say their choice of cabbage is not as good as something softer like bok choy

    Ethan B.

    I always take my son here for the noodles and chicken--it's his favorite. He actually finishes his food every time, which says a lot compared to other places nearby. The noodles are tasty, the soup is comforting, and the food is consistently good. Definitely a spot we keep coming back to.

    Menu as of May 24, 2025 (1 of 4)
    Kai L.

    I'm somewhat sure they take phone orders, I think the workers were speaking Vietnamese. It's like a small family restaurant in terms of appearance; a lot of tables and not a lot of walking/waiting space. The chicken soup tastes very nostalgic to me, like flavors from the 90's. I ordered a "large" shrimp wonton soup to go. There were 3 bite-sized average-tasting wontons. The pork was sliced very thin, not something i'm used to, kinda bland; there were a lot of noodles though.

    Beef Ball Rice Noodle Soup
    Vincent P.

    This is a staple comfort noodle soup for me! China Chen serves Chinese/Vietnamese noodle soup and its reminiscent of what I've had in my childhood. I love the combination of rice and egg noodles, so I had to get the Shrimp Wonton Rice and Noodle Soup. Thin slices of char siu (pork) is also included and the broth was flavorful. We also got the beef ball rice noodle soup and it was also delicious.

    Fried flour cake delight
    Raymond M.

    The soup was nice and light. The fried flour cake was perfectly cooked; crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Limited street parking, some spaces require payment. Good customer service. Clean restaurant.

    Shrimp, wonton, and sliced pork egg noodle
    Lu T.

    This is an old-school Vietnamese/Chinese noodle house. Not bad, a little sweet on the broth, I usually like it more savory. I ordered the shrimp wonton soup with sliced pork, and it was pretty good. The bowls are a little small, but it carried me through the afternoon. I also added a limeade soda. Decent. The atmosphere is a diner style and there were plenty of seating. Service was good and prompt. I do recommend if you're in the area looking for some egg noodles.

    Large #27, combination rice noodle soup
    James H.

    With a name like China Chen I was kind of skeptical even with good reviews. The large number 27, combination rice noodle soup hit the spot for a cold and windy Saturday. Think flat rice noodles, a chicken broth with Fish cake, squid, pork. The have a bunch of hot sauces, vinegar, pickled jalapenos on the table. Prices are reasonable about $13.50 a bowl before tip. The service is about what you expect from college kids A lot of booth tables inside. Street parking

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    8 months ago

    I always order to go because it's convenient. The food is fabulous! It's perfectly prepared and seasoned.

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    8 months ago

    My go to spot for dumpling soup. They always hit the spot. One of the greatest hidden gems in San Jose.

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    9 months ago

    Food is always fresh and delicious! It's a bit of a hole in the wall - classic Chinese/Vietnamese noodle house.

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    Ask the Community - China Chen

    How's the parking looks like? How hard to find a parking?

    not too hard but the city has been taking a lot of parking spots out for bicycles. still worth looking for a spot down the road for free, but parking meters arent too pricey nearby

    What are the Top 3 dishes a new customer should order here? Is it cash only or do they accept credit or debit cards?

    1. Shrimp wonton egg noodle 2. Fried rice flour cake 3. Fried shrimp wontons… 

    Does the dry version of noodles come with sauce?

    They come with a salty seasoning, but not a sauce like other restaurants. Most people use the many different sauces on the tables for the dry version.

    Basic pasta meal?

    It is more similar to a bowl of ramen or pho where there's noodles, soup, and proteins on top.

    Are their egg noodles organic?

    Do they make their egg noodles?

    It doesn't look like they're home-made egg noodles.

    The broth for the noodle soup even with the vegetarian and seafood options, the base of the broth veggie?

    Sorry, but our soup bases are not vegetarian for those bowls or any other ones.

    Do they still serve pho ap chao there? (Crispy chow fun noodles?)

    Unfortunately due to the length of time it takes to cook, we no longer serve the ap chao. If you do see me next time, mention this to me and I may be able to make an exception for you for old times sake!

    Do you guys take credit card?

    Yes! we take all major credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, and Samsung Pay. We hope to accept Apple pay within the next few months

    What's the best time to go in to be able to find easy parking?

    I'd say weekdays hours outside of lunch time. Dinner time doesn't get too busy so that works too.… 

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