From the moment we walked in, the place felt very comfortable. The decor, tableware, and lighting all created a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Ordering was done via QR code, which was convenient. There were quite a few standout dishes. The「stir-fried beef tongue with king oyster mushrooms」was my husband's favorite. The mushrooms were sliced thin and had a really nice crisp texture, and the beef tongue was tender with a pleasant chew. The「Fresh Winter Bamboo Stir Fry With Kurobuta Pork」was fairly standard and didn't stand out too much, but since I personally enjoy bamboo shoot dishes, I still liked it. The「Signature Home-braised East Sea Yellown Croaker Served With Handcrafted Pure Rice Cake」was very good. The fish was tender and flavorful, and the rice cakes were soft and chewy, soaking up the sauce beautifully. Mixing a bit of the sauce with rice was especially satisfying. The「Stir-fried Asparagus Lettuce」was bright green and looked very fresh when served. It tasted just as good--light, slightly sweet, and crisp. The「Marinated Coral Shrimp」was the only dish I didn't really enjoy. The shrimp itself was fresh, but the flavor was a bit hard to describe--slightly sweet and spicy, but somehow lacking depth, which made it feel a bit off. For dessert, the「Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake」was delicious. It had a lightly crisp exterior and a soft, chewy interior, with a hint of peanut aroma. It was very satisfying, though slightly on the oily side, so it might not be for those who prefer lighter desserts. There was one small service hiccup: before we had finished eating, the check was placed on our table. We thought it was a signal to pay, so we settled the bill. Right after that, the server asked if we wanted to pack leftovers and started boxing up the dishes we planned to take. In reality, we hadn't quite finished eating yet, but felt a bit awkward saying so. That said, the service was still polite throughout. The bill included a service charge, and for two people, the total came to around $260 with tip. It's on the pricier side, but still reasonable for the overall experience. Overall, this is a restaurant that feels clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully done--from the environment to the food. I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back again. read more

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New Chinese restaurant in downtown Sunnyvale. The interior is clean, spacious, and very modern. I especially appreciated the thoughtful detail of providing two pairs of chopsticks for each guest - one for personal use and another for sharing. I liked this place enough to visit twice in one month and try a wide range of dishes. The pricing is on the higher side for the portion sizes, but the flavors are spot on, so I think it's worth it. Some of my favorite dishes from my visits: * Wagyu beef cubes with black garlic pepper (very juicy and flavorful) * Stir-fried assorted mushrooms (great umami flavor, perfect with rice) * Home-style pomfret with rice cakes (the rice cakes are soft and chewy) * Stir-fried beef tongue (super tender) * Osmanthus lotus root (a must-order for me whenever I see it) * Hangzhou-style crispy yellow eel (loved the crunchy texture and sweet flavor) read more

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- Food: Above average - Price: Expensive - Portion: Average - Service: Slow - Family friendly: No read more

Eilleen's Kitchen - This small bowl of vegetable soup probably costed $6. - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Really pleasantly surprised by this new restaurant. Food was solid, and ambiance was really clean and modern. Big portion sizes as well. My favorite was the black pepper beef and will definitely reorder that next time. Prices are slightly on the pricier end. read more

Eilleen's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Food very oily, inauthentic, tiny potions, not much service, expensive price, mandatory 20% tipping, don't go there!!!

3.75 STARS IDK who Eilleen is but she's wild... And living in 2040 because $32 for baby bok choy is ridic. I guess unicorns and minions are harvesting these precious veggies. Good thing there are more affordable dishes on the menu. In soft opening phase, Eilleen's Kitchen took over Nom Burger and TAP'T Beer & Kitchen in DT Sunnyvale. One side is serving Chinese cuisine (open now) and the other side is hot pot (similar to Haidilao) that's opening in 3-4 weeks. Takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. M E N U Regional Chinese, mix of Fujian, Chongqing, and Sichuan cuisine with modern, elevated touches. Large menu: https://qrcode.chowbus.com/m?code=miIRFf Order by QR code and you can make adjustments with the server; i.e. less salt, less sugar, no onions, etc. Beer & wine available. Auto-service charge (tip) by party size: 1-4: 15%, 5-8: 18%, and 9+: 20%. More than fair. Open the green envelope for disposable wooden chopstick tips. We didn't know and were wondering why the chopsticks had a hollow tip. F O O D * Hangzhou-style Crisp Yellow Eel 西湖脆鱔 ($22): https://tinyurl.com/yv7nhkav If you like Okabe Kanikko, Japanese fried baby crab snacks, this will be your jam. Served room temp, these are the same eel served in Toisan claypot rice but fried. Satisfyingly crunchy with a savory sweet glaze. * Mushroom Stir-Fried Beef Tongue 鲜菌炒牛舌 ($26): https://tinyurl.com/y6rejs3s Meaty porcini mushrooms and thinly sliced beef tongue were sautéed in aromatics and mild peppers. Flavorful (not salty) with good wok hei. * Red Braised Pork Belly w/ abalone 古法红烧肉 ($22): https://tinyurl.com/mt6ws3wb - They need to update the menu because it only comes with abalone for an upcharge of $18. The Shanghai-style braised pork belly was tender, savory, and delicious with a crown of rich, gelatinous fat (not greasy). A bowl of rice is a mandatory accompaniment. * Marinated Spot Prawn 生腌珊瑚虾 ($26): https://tinyurl.com/23kfjhrh A limited special, the raw spot prawns were dressed with a hella salty, pungent sauce that tasted like fermented bean curd. Chef says, it's an oyster sauce base but it def didn't taste like it. It was incredibly overpowering, verging inedible. We were asked if we wanted to send it back but was later told dishes cannot be removed from the bill (huh?!). The only recourse is to order something else. * Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Prawns 蒜蓉粉丝蒸开边虾 ($28): https://tinyurl.com/tcck7zcz - Swapped for the marinated spot prawns and paid the difference Was iffy on ordering a Canto dish based on the chefs' backgrounds but this ended up as one of our fav dishes. Shrimp seasoned with an aromatic garlic based sauce and steamed over a bed of mung bean vermicelli. Tender shrimp with springy vermicelli absorbing all the rich, umami flavors. S E R V I C E Upbeat, friendly and attentive service from Katherine. It was not busy at the time so food came out fast except the last dish that took 25 minutes. Suggestions to Mgmt: (1) If you're not training staff on the menu, add descriptions for menu items. (2) Rethink some menu prices...why is bok choy priced higher than shrimp dishes?! (3) I hate sending back food but sh*t happens and there's no way the POS doesn't allow you to remove an item from the bill. Making customers order a replacement dish is not it. A M B I A N C E Upscale, sophisticated dining room with pleasant shaded patio. P A R K I N G Street and garage parking. It was farmers market day but we easily found street parking in front. Overall, Eilleen's Kitchen serves tasty Chinese regional cuisine with a contemporary flair but YMMV depending on what you order. By the time we finished at 12:30 pm, the resto was mobbed by mandarin speaking customers so you know this place is legit! read more

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Been here a few times and the food has been excellent! Black garlic pepper wagyu cubes was very tender, juice, beefy, a mix of savory and taste of sweetness and garlic flavor. Pork belly was also very tender, the meat was a mix of layers of fat and lean meat. The sauce was also a mix of savory and sweetness. Mushroom stir-fried beef tongue was also a favorite, beef tongue was thinly sliced and tender, and blended well with mushrooms. The black shrimp ball was good too, nothing too special, still delicious. Their lunch special are good deals with generous portions. It's a bit on the pricier side but the taste was great. Service was courteous. read more

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(Tom Cruise voiceover) The vibe is nouveau restaurant chinois! Taiwanese vibe! Crystal warmly greeted us! She is super nice! Black Garlic Pepper Beef Cubes (Wagyu). My fave! Soooo much garlic! Succulent! Fab! A must! Pepper Century Egg Salad. Soo good! Wild Pepper Stir-fried Beef Tenderloin (spicy aka SPICY!!!!!). Delish! But beware practically everything green is a hot pepper! Kapow! Eileen Special Baby Bok Choy. Special soup! Luxurious! Mexico Coke. In the green bottles! San Pellegrino. Would order everything again! Thanks, Crystal! Woohoo! Hao Chi! Hen Bao Le! read more

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We came in on a Thursday evening for a date night and we waited for a while. We don't know anything about this spot and when we asked for the menu, the server told us to google it. She then walked away with the next couple. We tried googling it and couldn't figure it out. Unfortunately had to leave hangry. It's a bummer because we've been waiting for this place to open all summer. read more

Eilleen's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The place is clean and cozy. Services are fine, but pricy . Mandatory 20% tip for 5 people lunch is ridiculous and illegal!

The food and service here are both top notch. The food actually has unique flavors of authentic Chinese food. The servers are very attentive and the ambiance of the place is very aesthetic with Asian-inspired decoration. It's on the pricier side however. read more

Overall: 4.5/5.0 I"m actually a bit surprised seeing negative reviews because my experience was enjoyable, largely because of the cooking style that is reminiscent of what I grew up with. Me and my roommate visited on a Sat. noon. We both grow up in the eastern China and we agree the seafood taste is truly authentic, exactly the same as those in our hometown. Hats off. Service-wise, walk-in welcome, wi-fi not working so it took us a while to complete ordering. Then we waited a longer-than-average time to get our food. The manager should work on these to improve customer ratings. Ambiance is great. Bright, modern seating. Nothing to complain about. read more

Authentic flavor from southeast China. Pricy but no other good choices in Bay Area for the same type of cuisine. I will say worth and price. read more

The interior and services are both pretty good. The restaurant has some delicate decor and thoughts in its style. The food was okay, some of which look like premade dish (预制菜). We ordered three dishes, with tax and tips it was around 200. It's really overpriced, given the caliber of the food, I would expect the a similar meal to be around 120 elsewhere. read more

We ordered crispy eel and black garlic pepper beef. Some pieces of the eel were so hard like a rock. The waiter changed it to another dish for us. And then we found the beef was so hard to chew. We asked them to cancel the dish but were declined. They offered us to change to another dish but we were so disappointed and not willing to try anything else. They kept saying they cannot cancel the order cause the food was ok. I was unhappy and told him to check us out without changing to another dish. But they insisted to give us something else cause they cannot refund us. What a disappointed experience with food and service. read more

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We ordered the vegetable fried rice (very oily), the wagyu (very chewy), and the fried bullfrog (kinda tasty). Fully digital menu that requires your phone to use, this doesn't bother me but some people may not like that. (~$120 for 3 dishes) There is a bell you ring for the "waiter" but it's not loud enough for them to hear. They also include a mandatory service charge for parties of any size in lieu of a tip (service charge is higher for larger parties). The waiters are basically busboys, why is there mandatory service charge for that? At least the service fee is clearly displayed, I guess? In summary, overpriced, slow service, and food wasn't very good. read more

Inauthentic and extremely expensive zhejiang food. The food tastes odd and the portions are tiny.

Most of the dishes were obviously pre-made, too salty, and the portions were far too small. Six of us spent $280 and still left unsatisfied. The service was basically non-existent -- I made two requests and after 30 minutes no one even bothered to come over. Unless you literally get up and walk over to find a server, you won't get any service at all. I'll definitely never come back. read more

Food is great. Navigating the menu is tricky and unable to find menu online ordering.

terrble service，food is so bad quality, beef is not chewable, eel is hard as rock, avoid going there