I'd rate this a 3.5, but rounding up because the food was decent overall. BEEF FRIED RICE: Lots of wok hei and good flavor! They actually mince the beef, which I have never seen before but it makes so much more sense because the meat was seasoned well and each bite would likely have protein scooped with it. CHICKEN CHOW MEIN: Also had wok hei, however the ratio of veggies to noodles was disappointing. Otherwise, this would have been a winner too. SALT AND PEPPER FISH: The portion was a little smaller than we're used to from other establishments and a little over fried, but still not too bad. DRY SAUTEED STRING BEANS: I can't put my finger on the flavor, might be a little bit of Szechuan pepper as well as minced pork, but it was a nice change from regular garlic. Husband liked this a lot. Their food is a tad oily, but their flavors are good overall. We ordered for takeout and they were friendly upon pickup. Will return when we're in the area and craving Chinese. read more

China Rose - H12. Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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After watching a movie at the Great Mall, we were craving chinese food for dinner. Yelp reviews led me to China Rose, reviewers said the food is tasty. When we arrived, there were two women playing a game at one table, and a man eating alone. We waited a few minutes, before one of the women, said pick a table. We sat ourselves. The ladies collected their things, one went behind the the counter, the other went in the back. The man later on, got up, and went in the back too. A young man came out with menus, and a hot pot of tea. The young man was friendly. I notice the spout on the tea pot looked black. I thought it was stained. After I served a cup, my son said please don't drink that tea. The young man came back and took our order, he was nice. We ordered Mongolian Beef, Lemon Chicken and Bbq Pork Chow Mein. The service was fast, and the food came out quickly, and we both thought it was tasty, and a good portion of food. Unfortunately, I have photographic evidence of poor food safety. My curiousity got the best of me at the end of our meal, and I used my napkin to rub the blacken tea spout, and it transferred onto the paper napkin. It made me question how clean it was in the back, were the food is handled. We had already eaten our share. The young man was hustling about bagging to-go orders. I got up to pay at the counter, but the young lady did not acknowledge me, she never looked up or made eye contact, and was behaving as if I was not standing in front of her. She actually started pounding on the calculator with her finger, like she was angry. Weird. The young man came out, took the calculator from her, and totalled up my order, never acknowledging her weird behavior. He was so nice, smiling, friendly. The vibe here is so off. Please check out my pictures of the teapot. The next day my tummy was fine, no sign of food contamination, but I will not eat here again. read more

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This has been my go-to Chinese spot in Milpitas. The food is consistently excellent, and the restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating and ample parking. I usually place my orders by phone, and they're always punctual never had any issues. My favorite dishes are the broccoli with garlic and the shrimp fried with eggs. Highly recommend! read more

China Rose - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I ordered from here through DoorDash recently and was really disappointed. This used to be one of my favorite places, but apparently it was sold to new owners. The sesame chicken had a sour flavor and was barely edible. Sadly, after this experience I'll probably avoid coming back. read more

Good Chinese food in Milpitas! My party of four was promptly seated by the friendly waitress, and we didn't wait long for our food. The food came out great, with shareable portions. We'd especially recommend the mongolian beef and ma po tofu. 100% coming back to this spot! read more

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Disappointment with the small portion of the honey walnut shrimp that was ordered. The fried vermicelli is missing as well as only 3 pieces of walnut were found. The price of this dish is $16.95 and it's not worth it with what's presented. read more

China Rose - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I continue to order from here.... Imperial spare ribs: bomb Scallops and minced meat in steamed egg: bomb Chicken with sizzling Rice soup: bomb Golden egg yolk scallops: just ok Shanghai sweet sour spareribs: bomb Coffee ribs: bomb Honestly there's not many authentic Chinese places where you can get 3 items and have it land $30-40 including seafood. The food is tasty and value can't be beat read more

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Food is home cooked style so it's not as greasy. Service is good. Family run. Place is not crowded since it's a low key restaurant. Nice ambience if you want a quiet Chinese eat out place. They serve complimentary Chinese tea - very very helpful in winter. Occasionally they have tour group diners. Overall it is a lovely place to enjoy a good time out with your family. read more

Bad service. Too many doordash customers. Food was not that good. Shrimp was too salty to eat.

I've never had any issues here. It's my go to for the sizzling rice soup, hot and sour soup, and shrimp fried rice.

I went there for a fried rice to go. The price on the menu stated $11.95. The front desk guy with glasses charged me $14.16. I was a bit shocked. I am suspicious with 10% tax, it won't be that much. Then, I asked the guy why it was that much. He told me after tax. Then, he showed me on calculator $12.95+tax it came out right. But, I told him it is $11.95. He told me the to go menu price is outdated. Have to see the dine in menu. Then, we looked at the dine in menu and it is still $11.95. Then, he has to ask the owner about it. The owner rectified him. Finally, he returned a $1 to me. Overall, it is not about the $1 difference. It is about the ethical practice of him. First, he charged me the wrong price. Then, he did not even apologized afterwards. Also, he did not give me any utensils and napkins for my to go order. The owner needs to get rid of this idiot. read more

Excellent Claypot rice with salted fish & meat patty. Best in South Bay. The lotus Chinese cucumber veggie dish was above average. Prices are extremely reasonable. It's a family run restaurant with very friendly wait staffs. read more

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This remains the best price-performance mom and pop restaurant around! Love the spice levels and service! I order the same dishes most times: Mapo tofu Kung pao chicken String beans Fish in garlic sauce Well, it's been more than 15 years I am biding this establishment read more

Food was really good! Will definitely be back soon!! Did takeout which was ready and waiting when i arrived read more

I know it's cheap but this is really the worst chow fun I ever have in my life, it has no taste and the noodles just sad. Don't order this, order something else. read more

China Rose - I know it's cheap but this is really the worst chow fun I ever have in my life, it has no taste and the noodles just sad. - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

delicious & inexpensive My go to is Tomatoes beef chow mein and fried rice. This is a simple place nothing fancy but i like that and feel i don't need bells and whistles all the time. i ordered 3 items under $40 very friendly to the pocket & tastier than most read more

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Delicious food that is very decently priced! Definitely a place you should try or order take out from. It's a small little shop next to Smart and Final and Golds gym. The workers are friendly and helpful. Come support this local spot! read more

China Rose - Dry Beef Chow Fun J5. Fried String Beans with Minced Pork and Chili Peppers Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I had a worse experience today in this place. I ordered food, and my pick-up time was at 12:14 PM. I arrived around 12:15, and the front desk lady said the food was not ready. I waited ten more minutes and asked her when the food would be ready. She said, 'I don't know.' I waited another ten minutes and asked her the same question; she said she still didn't know. Then I asked her, "Can you bring someone who can tell when the food will be ready?" She yelled at me, saying, "I said, 'I don't know. '" After some time, she literally threw the food on the table next to me and walked away. I asked her if that was my food, but she didn't respond. And I asked her again, she yelled back, telling 'YES!!!'. I just picked the food and walked away. I would never revisit this place. read more

As for food, $30 for three entrees, plus a container of rice and soup? Unbeatable prices! Good flavors, can't tell if there's MSG or not but I didn't feel like they use it or much of it, since it's not noticeable with my usual symptoms after msg consumption. (Not feeling tired nor thirsty). Portions her is a little smaller compared to other places. But you get what you pay. As for service, I won't even rate it... Put it that way, I'm happy with my take out food orders. Parking is easy and food is ready in a timely manner each time. Will keep coming when need something fast to go. read more

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10/10 food service came out so fast, super nice and hot, & most of all delicious. My favorite that I feel like anybody has to try is the Shanghai Ribs, the ribs is super crispy and tasty. Another dish I highly recommend is the chefs cubed beef with mushroom. Definitely our favorite go to spot 2nd time comer read more

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Ordered some ground beef and spinach dish in a brown soup that was probably made with soy sauce. It was decent. Adding the menus for helping others. read more

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China Rose serves very good Chinese food at reasonable price. The service was good. Our server was attentive and answered questions about items on their menu. English isn't their first language but she got assistance from the manager or owner if she couldn't understand our question. The ambiance is basic with pictures of their signature dishes on the walls. Beef chow fun - 5/5 The beef was tender and there was no bean sprouts, but shredded cabbage instead. The chow fun noodles were fresh with the perfect firmness and not too soft or mushy. The chow fun was very good with flavors of a seasoned wok. I would order the beef chow fun again. To go order - Mapo tofu - 5/5 & Chinese broccoli - 3/5 The Mopo tofu was excellent. Not too spicy and very savory. The majority of the tofu in this dish did not fall apart. A definite winner! The Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce was too hard and crunchy for my mom. I tried it and it was a little undercooked. It could have been cooked a little longer for the perfect tenderness vs hard crunch. It may be China Rose's way to prepare CHinese broccoli. If you order the Chinese broccoli at China Rose, be sure to let your server know how you would like your Chinese broccoli cooked. China Rose is a very good restaurant that prepares good Chinese food. Give China Rose a try. read more

China Rose - Dry Beef Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Did you change your cook? I remember your food used to be much better. Today, everything in our order was really disappointing: -Salty fish and chicken fried rice - completely bland -Pepper beef - overly salty -Mushroom and egg tofu - oddly sweet -Spring rolls - starchy and flavorless Overall, it was very unsatisfying read more

Economical, no frills Chinese food. China Rose is located in the Foothill Square Shopping Center in a quiet residential neighborhood of Milpitas. After seeing some pictures posted by several Yelpers recently, I decided to check them out on 08/06/2022. The owner was taking a phone order when I walked in at 5:45 pm. There were only a few customers either dining in or waiting for their takeout. The interior was clean and bright with simple decorations. The vibe reminded me of a neighborhood family restaurant. I ordered two sets of their 3-dish family meal ($25.95 cash/$27.95 CC), plus a dish of Shredded Pork in Hot Garlic Sauce ($10.95). Each set came with rice and hot and sour soup. The total, with tax, was less than $70. Very reasonable in today's economy. Below is what I got: Broccoli Beef - Beef was tender and the broccoli florets were fresh. I loved that they put lots of chopped garlic in the dish. Black Bean Chicken - Surprisingly good. Lots of tender chicken. Not too saucy. Beef Chow Fun - Not good at all. The taste was bland and the noodles were clumped together. Very stingy on the beef. Sweet and Sour Spareribs - Excellent despite the stingy portion (box was half full). They were done Shanghainese style. The taste was very balanced. Shredded Pork and Bean Curd Stir-Fry - Nice, light dish that was not too greasy. Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet - Good. Very crispy exterior. Could use a bit more salt and pepper seasoning. Shredded Pork in Spicy Garlic Sauce - Nicely done dish. Very spicy and garlicky. The portions varied between dishes, but for the price they charged it was expected. Service was very good. The owner and his staff were polite and welcoming. They packed everything neatly and double-checked my order before handed it to me. All things considered, I like this place despite a few misses. The food was mostly good and you definitely can't beat the price. 3.5 rounding up to 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Cash and major credit cards accepted. - Ample parking on site. read more

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Great and really affordable food! This restaurant has a large menu and serves a variety of dishes. The food is definitely worth it! The place overall seems not as high-end as other restaurants in terms of cleanliness or manner, but that doesn't take away the food and the price of it. Highly recommend trying this place! read more

This place does not know what it wants to be. I remembered it as an authentic Szechuan place and ordered the boiled beef, Szechuan shredded pork and the smoked pork with celery and wood ears. The best tasting dish was the shredded pork except they made it like Mongolian beef, just with pork. The other dishes were mediocre and had a ton of large chunky tasteless celery. Won't be back. read more

If you're craving authentic Chinese food, I highly recommend stopping by for a quick bite. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the portions are generous--perfect for sharing with three people. I would definitely return. read more

Everything is still great just portions seem to be smaller especially the fried rice portions.

Okay first I like the food... but don't go there for any major chinese holiday. They are unorganized and your food will not be correct. Second get it to go, the bathroom situation is gross. Parking is great.. just get it to go. read more

3.5 Stars. This place serves pretty good Cantonese dishes. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Beef Chow Fun, Sweet & Sour Pork, Minced Pork w/Fried Green Beans, Snow Pea Leaves w/Garlic, etc. Next time, I am interested in trying their Coffee Spareribs. read more

Still the best! Been getting takout there since I moved to Milpitas in 2002. Vegetables and meats are always fresh and vibrant. Fluffiest rice in town. Check out China Rose I bet you'll love them as much as we do! read more

Good food! Recommended. Lunch specials are very tasty and reasonably priced. Also ordered takeout to have for dinner. read more

What a deal. 3 dishes with rice and soup for $27.20 total. That's cash with tax This is probably the best deal in town. I have been coming here for the deal for the past few yrs especially during covid... A neighborhood spot in a residential strip mall on Jacklin The food is somewhat a little bit more American Chinese. The sweet and sour spareribs has more sweet and sour sauce that is more Americanized...it's all good The beef also tend to have a little more corn starch thick sauce than usual. Again, it's all good String beans also good. Decent food quantities as well. Took the pic after I started eating so there is some bones and half the soup...don't get the wrong idea. Again, great deal and good food. Now I need to include this place again in the monthly rotation and come more often read more

China Rose - Beef with green onion, beancurd string beans, and sweet and sour spareribs. With free rice and soup. - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I'm glad I returned to the restaurant. I must say what a difference. Food was. Excellent service was great. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice quiet restaurant. A little warm inside. This is my first time here, I ordered, from the online menu, C10 large, G1, D12,H5. I have an $8 tip, total was $71 so I won't be coming back since it is outside of my budget. Here is link to online menu. https://www.smorefood.com/order-online/www.smorefood.com/gwl1av5h/China%20Rose/order-online read more

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Absolutely amazing! We decided to have my birthday lunch there today! We just left and it was so delicious. We were first time customers and we will absolutely be back! Everything was so fresh and the staff were so nice! 非常精彩！我们决定今天在那里吃我的生日午餐！我们刚刚离开，它太美味了，我们是第一次来的顾客，我们绝对会回来的！一切都很新鲜，工作人员也很好！ 谢谢 read more

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Frugal Wallet Deals. Very impressed. First visit. Tiny family style place with lots of tables and chairs close together. Traditional and old place. It's probably been in Milpitas forever. Not huge. Good location in quiet area. Fast and efficient staff. Old vibes with excellent chef. Good marinades and cut ups/choppings. Each bite was quality food. Everything tasted delicious and very good for a Chinese restaurant takeout place. Cheap prices and just too good. Great wide selections on menu. For lunch, you can have a delicious entree with rice, soup and/or salad for under or around $10. Not bad. I ordered from the 3-items takeout menu that comes with rice and soup. Excellent choice. They had my order ready within 15 minutes. Awesome. Credit cards accepted. Lady speaks some English and mainly Mandarin-Chinese. Ordered number 34-salt pepper fish fillet (not overly salty), number 15-Shanghai style sweet and sour spareribs (excellent, love the special sauce), and number 26-chicken with hot garlic sauce (very tender). Excellent taste. Well coated with sauce. Tender meats. Not too salty was a bonus. We never order Chinese takeout foods around here for the past two decades. This place deserves some recognitions for good chef. Best bargain in town for Chinese foods. My total with taxes was $31.66, and I still tipped a few more dollars today for takeout. During recession and high inflation times, these older traditional Chinese restaurants aren't bad at all. You want good foods for your wallet bucks. Will be coming back for more. Very satisfied. Tastes as good as it looks. Didn't they used to have dim sum here many years ago? Same place for sure. I just wish that they would upgrade the interior or have larger spaces inside. Food pieces were a bit smaller in size than expected. Takeout boxes were good in quality. Not messy. Good packing. Short staffed. Chinese takeout foods are very good tasting here. read more

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Update 4/29/21: Ordered 3 different dishes and todays order was better than the first time I ordered take out Spicy Ma Pa Tofu (4/5): I asked them to make this extra spicy and they made this dish good here Kung Pao Chicken (3/4): somewhat oily but flavorful with a mix of veggies Fried String beans with garlic (3/5): I had to order at least one main veggie dish so I feel semi healthy even though this was fried. I would definitely order the spicy ma pa tofu again and the string beans. For the price, you can't beat it. I was originally going to order 3 lunch specials but the lunch special doesn't include the soup for Take out orders. The family combination deal was bigger portions and came with the hot and sour soup for a better price. Good value for price. read more

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China Rose has been here for years, yet I think we only ate here once years ago. Was looking for a new place to try this past weekend and saw that they offer a 3 item family combination for $24 if you pay cash, $26 if you pay with credit card. Their meal also comes with the soup of the day and rice included. Always order over the phone vs online, it's cheaper and goes directly to the restaurant. We tried the ma pa tofu, sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, beef chow fun, salt and pepper fish, and Chinese greens with garlic. Ma pa tofu - pretty spicy but cooked well Sweet and sour pork - too much breading Lemon chicken - too much breading too Beef chow fun - yum, this one was good Salt and pepper fish - where's the salt and pepper? Chinese greens with garlic - these were cooked pretty well. Overall the food was decent but next time would probably skip on the fried/breaded meats. They need to be eaten fresh to stay crunchy and there was too much breading on the outside. For the price, you can't beat it around the San Jose/Milpitas/Fremont area though and portions are good size! read more

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Tired this place on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy, there were a few tables occupied. We ordered from the family meal, which is 3 entrees, soup and rice for a set price, and we also ordered another item as well. Sweet & Sour Pork Spareribs with Bitter Melon Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables String Bean with Minced Tofu Honestly, everything was pretty decent, except the Sweet and Sour Pork, that was completely awful. The sauce tasted disgusting, yuck, so do not order that one. The soup is Hot and Sour Soup, it's okay, nothing special. The customer service was decent, the guy working there is attentive to customers needs and speaks good English and Chinese. The waitress, isn't all that friendly or talkative with customers. Overall, can't really recommend this place. I would skip it. read more

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