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Flaming Ox

4.4 (389 reviews)
ModerateTaiwanese, Noodles, Soup
Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Green Onion Pancake 蔥油餅
Tania C.

My friends and I love trying new places and couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the Flaming Ox. I found this spot one day as I was passing by this complex on my way to work. We went in right at 11:45am and were surprised to find people in there. As we sat there and waited for our food; it got quite busy and loud. But the turnover is quite fast, so the wait times tend to be less than usual. We ordered the scallion pancakes, 3 different lunch meals, friend pork & shrimp wontons and firecracker fries. I ordered the traditional Mala lunch set with small belly rice (it's a lunch special in the bottom middle square). One of my friends ordered the lunch special #2, traditional mala with cucumbers. And my other friend ordered the mini belly rice set. The beef in our traditional mala was so tender that you could break it apart by picking it up with your chopsticks. The belly rice was amazing! Sweet and savory with traditional Taiwanese flavors We also ordered a passion fruit iced tea and a lychee iced tea. Personally I found the iced teas too sweet for my liking and watered it down with water. The only thing we had issue with was ordering. The interface was a little hard to understand and a member of our party accidentally ordered more than 1 of the sets as they didn't realize they had done so.

Traditional Beef Noodle Soup [Mild Spicy] 紅燒牛肉麵
Janet C.

Clean and cozy restaurant with great food and good portions! We had the Firecracker Fries - Favorite, just the right crispiness to softness ratio with an amazing spicy coating flavor. Good with or without the dipping sauce. (Dipping sauce was really good too!) Spicy Shrimp and Pork Wontons: was also very good... wontons were a bit small.. but packed with flavor. Fried Shrimp and Pork Wontons - my least favorite, again little filling and just ok. Still good, just not my fav Traditional Beef Noodle Soup (mild spicy) - perfect portion and AMAZING flavor. Got it with the thin noodles and even those were soft and yummy. It could use a little bit more broth, but flavor wise it was DELICIOUS! Staff were all friendly and welcoming - their guidance was spot on!! Parking could be a challenge during lunchtime weekdays - they suggest going evenings or weekends for a less crowded experience. Would I go back? YES!!!

Kavi T.

Came here with a friend that got their free appetizer yelp community event. We got the firecracker fries and the fried shrimp dumpling. Both were pretty delicious - I could prob do with a bit less salt on the fries part. With respect to the noodles, I think they have a good chewy texture and the beef is nicely tenderized. Medium bowl is a good portion that will get most ppl full. The only thing I wish is better with the noodle is if the soup can be hotter. It feels a bit just luke warm when I got it. Service is good overall and they aren't that busy on weekday.

Elsie Y.

Flaming Ox is a cozy, casual, spot offering modern Taiwanese comfort food. All the dishes were well presented and flavorful. Both the firecracker fries appetizer and popcorn chicken rice plate was really good. The texture of the rice was a bit dry and clumpy though. The shrimp and pork wontons were ok. Service was friendly and efficient.

DRY Traditional Beef Noodles 紅燒牛肉乾麵
Joyce T.

Visited here for their weekday lunch special, we ended up disappointed with the selection, portion and price. The lunch deal wasn't really impressive, almost similar price with the normal menu items. The Beef Noodle Soup was very watery, like a diluted broth. However, the Pork Chop was delicious, it was flavorful and lean. Popcorn chicken and dry noodles were just okay.

Chili oil Spicy Shrimp and Pork Wonton 蝦肉紅油抄手 (6 pcs)
Anthony N.

This place is so good, we were lucky enough to be a part of the yelp event and got to try the fried wontons and the normal chili oil. They were both really good but i prefer the sweet chili sauce that the fried one came with. The spicy noodle soup i got wasn't that spicy but it was super flavorful, I would love to go back and thank you katie for this opportunity

Mala Beef Noodle Soup with Thick Noodles
Willy T.

I went here on a Saturday evening in a party of 3 and didn't need to wait. I ordered a Mala Beef Noodle Soup with the thick noodles and green onion pancakes. I like how clean the interior is. It has a polished and modern look. One downside is that the chairs and booths do not have cushions. While I was eating I noticed that a lot of takeout orders being fulfilled, so that's something I might explore in the future. They have both laminated menus and QR code menus. I ordered with the QR code and the food came within 5 minutes. Tableside condiments include salt, white pepper, vinegar, chili, and soy sauce. The green onion pancake is ok, there wasn't anything to write home about. On the other hand, I really like the noodles .The meat is very thick but also incredibly tender. It literally melts in the mouth. The broth is good and the portion size feels right. The noodles themselves also had a good chew to them. One very minor complaint that I have is that my party all ordered noodles, but we only got a small dish of chili oil to share. It wasn't that spicy but had a good nutty flavor. I liked how the bok choy is also chopped so that it is easier to eat. I thought that the soup would be more spicy, but it is still very good. I would come back again

Derek S.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Flaming Ox is located inside a strip mall with a private parking lot. The lot was 95% full on a weeknight... The restaurant was rather small and featured both indoor and outdoor dining. Ordering was done via QR code or with the staff. Started off with the popcorn chicken and the chicken was rather dry... bummer The blanched Veggies with fried garlic were quite tasty. The dry beef noodles were decent. Opted for the wide noodles and they were ok. Some of the noodles were stuck together. The half beef half tendons were fantastic. The beef tendons were super tender and the beef shank pieces were fantastic. The portions were gigantic...maybe better for sharing?

Traditional Beef Noodle Soup [Mild Spicy] 紅燒牛肉麵 with a side of signature  chili oil
Arnel E.

Finally convinced my wife to check this place out. We frequent this complex often with nearby restaurants but we've always skipped Flaming Ox despite the good reviews. FYI, Parking could be a challenged during lunch rush so if you find a spot once you enter the lot from street, take it. I was craving for a warm soup on a chilly winter afternoon, so I got the Traditional Taiwanese Beef noodle soup with a side of their signature chili oil. My wife just got a side of Fried Pork Chop as we were sharing both dishes. My son got the Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl Plate. This place was as I expected, but in a good way. All the dishes were 5 stars! The beef noodle soup was perfect, with a really flavorful broth and many large pieces of tender beef. The pork chop was crispy outside and juicy inside. The chicken also crispy with just the right amount of spices was delicious. The sides of signature chilly oil and seasoned egg that came with them made them better tasting. The Passion Fruit Green Tea and Jasmine Green Tea were refreshing cold drinks. I wish that they had hot tea on the menu though. The service was pretty quick with a very friendly crew. This moderately sized restaurant has a modest atmosphere with some nice wall artwork. I'd highly recommend checking this place out especially if you have the hankering for really good Taiwanese food!

Traditional Beef Noodle Soup [Mild Spicy] 紅燒牛肉麵 with thick noodles 1/2 meat 1/2 tendon
Anny L.

Party of 2 came for late lunch on a Saturday and there was no wait. We ordered the popcorn chicken (medium), spicy wontons, beef noodle soup 1/2 tendon 1/2 meat, and chilled cucumbers. The popcorn chicken didn't have that traditional Taiwanese batter but it still had a nice crunch and medium is not spicy. The wonton filling is super juicy! Been noodle soup had a fantastic flavor, with the tendon and meat being so tender. Service was fast and super friendly. Definitely adding this spot as my new go-to for Taiwanese beef noodle soup.

LeeLee C.

A small shop that is solely focused on Taiwan beef noodle, broth or dry. There are some other Taiwanese dishes such as their fried pork chop rice, minced meat on rice, etc, but all in all, not a big menu and not a big shop. We came in for a late lunch and service was courteous and on time. Not that we need a lot of services since you order via the QR code and they gave us a big bottle of water for self water services. Food came quickly after the ordering and we were checked once during mid meal. I ordered the dry beef noodle and husband ordered the beef noodle soup. You can choose the type of noodle (thin or thick) and if you want more add on. To my pleasant surprise, the 3 pieces of beef shank that layered on the noodle were thick, but very well cooked that they were soft but not falling apart being picked up by the chopsticks. They were cooked with good flavors soaked in and yet not overcooked that the meat tasted dry and rough. It was wonderfully done. The veggie were chopped into smaller pieces and I skipped the pickles. The portion was just right for me. Although it came with a side chili oil, it was not too spicy and I could even handle it. The only thing I wasn't sure about is if the portion was good enough for my husband. The restaurant was designed with an open kitchen and you could see what was cooking behind the glass, though the food came so quickly that most people just devoured onto their food. Overall a much better experience than my last visit. If you just crave for a good Taiwanese beef noodle and not a comprehensive Taiwanese menu, this is the place to come.

Mala Beef Noodle Soup [Spicy] 麻辣牛肉麵
Liz P.

I went here for dinner and always wanted to try the spicy beef noodle soup. I was wowed by the meat portion. It wasn't too spicy like I thought it would be but they'll give you condiments to suit your liking. Service was professional. They are very accommodating if you never had Taiwanese food before. It gets crowding so I don't think it's wheelchair accessible unless they move chairs and tables for you. I'm pretty sure they will move it for you. It's very modern looking.

Art L.

Best beef shank stew noodles soup in sf South Bay. Not sure how the owners make money when generous pieces of beef shank are in one soup bowl. It's the right amount of tender without being chewy and having enough texture so it doesn't fall apart! Wow... delicious. The flavors are subdued but tasty. I sometimes (like this time) ordered a combo beef shank with tendons. Their tendons are pretty good. Tender. As for the soups, one can select the spicy levels. There are also condiment sauces on the table for you to adjust to your preference. I usually prefer & choose the thin noodles, which are just done right... tender but chewy. One can choose thick flat noodles that I haven't tried. There are appetizers that I tried before. Most are ok. I didn't like onion pancake which is deep fried; I prefer pan fried. But if u like deep fried, it tastes pretty good. Also tried tofu with pickled egg; I don't prefer the spicy sauce; otherwise, it's pretty good. As you can see from dining room pic, it's clean & simple set up. The right place for a simple quick meal. Recommended. 4.5 stars rounded up, with good service.

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Is their bone broth the fatty kind?

No, our bone broth is clean, light and high in collagen. It's not like what you would get from a heavier Tonkatsu style broth. In addition to the bones, we also build depth of flavor from daikon and aromatics.

Is it dog friendly?

Dog can sit outside. They have a few tables outside

Does the restaurants use MSG?

I don't believe so. As in I'm not sleepy after eating it.

Is there outdoor seating?

Hi Alyssa! Yes! Weather permitting we have a table for 4 and a table for 2. :)

Is your fried pork chop/ popcorn chicken dairy free? Egg ok but making sure no milk/ butter etc?

Yes, it's dairy free and also egg free. :)

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575 Miishien - Yunnan Rice Noodles (very similar to Vietnamese Bún [vermicelli] noodles)

575 Miishien

4.7(778 reviews)
8.3 miWest San Jose
$$

I've been eyeing this spot for a long time and finally got a chance to grab dinner last night. It's…read morebeen high on my list because every time I came to the movie theater next door, I'd see a long line of folks waiting to get in. The service was truly excellent. Jeff, the chef (rhymes!), was kind and welcoming. He could tell it was our first time and went out of his way to check in, give advice on what to order, and how to enjoy it. The wagyu and chicken soup were both outstanding -- flavorful, hearty, and healthy. Here's the part that took it over the top for me: they had accidentally forgotten our fried tofu. I happened to be nearby this morning and stopped in, fully expecting them to ask for proof of purchase or be resistant. Instead, they just handed it to me. No questions. That's top-notch customer service. I'm now a promoter and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

Had 575 bookmarked for so long and was super excited to finally try yesterday! Came for dinner and…read morewas seated right away at 6pm. Staff are friendly, spot is pretty small but kid-friendly and self-serve utensil tables. The Wagyu Soup Noodle bowl was super bland. So much so that my partner had to add a ton of chili sauce, and I had to add other seasoning toppings. Would be open to trying the beef noodle soup next time but the Waygu soup bowl wasn't it. Pig ears were pretty good but sliced super thin.. thinner than the onions..

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575 Miishien - Signature Wagyu Beef Cross-Bridge Miishien Black Truffle | @whaevaeats

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Paik's Noodle - Stir-fried Noodle ($14)

Paik's Noodle

4.3(1.8k reviews)
5.0 mi
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I always come here whenever i am craving meat jajangmyeon and it never disappoints! I also order…read morethe tangsuyuk and stir fried noodles and it's so good and filling. I have put all my friends on this place and they love it every time i mention coming here. The meat jajangmyeon and the stir fried noodles is so flavorful and the tangsuyuk is so crunchy! For the price and the portion is heavenly sent too, so perfect. The only unfortunate thing is the parking lot outside is pretty small and limited, so keep that in mind. Sometimes i park across the street from the other plaza since the parking lot is bigger. Tungtungtungsahur rates 5/5

FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4…read moreAMBIANCE: 3 VALUE: 4 We were looking for something different for lunch and we came across Paik's. A no thrills Korean restaurant specializing in their black bean sauce rice/noodles. We ordered: Fried Dumplings - minced pork and vegetables dumplings deep fried to perfection. Crunchy, meaty and just need a dousing of vinegar. Jajang Rice - rice covered in shrimp egg omelette with the black bean jajang sauce on the side. The omelette was done right, not dry, but the black bean jajang sauce was really what made the dish. Beef Jjamppong - noodle soup with beef slices and mixed vegetables. Comforting bowel of needles with thinly sliced beef and cabbage. Jajangmyeon - their signature noodles with black bean sauce. Very umami and the noodles were done just right. Cheap (for nowadays) and good food, what else can you ask for?

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Udon Mugizo - San Jose

Udon Mugizo - San Jose

4.4(1.3k reviews)
6.9 miWest San Jose
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Kid friendly
Locally owned & operated

We went on a Saturday around 6:30 pm and got seated within 5 minutes of arrival. Servers are…read morefriendly and food arrived quickly! We ordered the tempura curry udon and the salmon spinach cream sauce udon (which I highly recommend). The salmon spinach cream sauce udon has an amazing flavor profile if you are a fan of similar pasta flavors. The udon noodles are cooked just right.

This hit the spot!…read more There was a long wait to enter. We just stopped by because we were in the area and were craving something warm. We've never heard of the place before but it was clearly very popular. We were just 2 so we were seated in 10mins, but others that were a party of 4+ that were in line before us had to wait for 45min+. So I would not wait here for more than 20min for the food, but 10min is fine enough. We got the beef donburi with a mini udon, as well as a curry udon with a side of shrimp and veggies tempura. The beef donburi was very good and hit the spot, as well the curry udon. You just can't go wrong with those orders imo. I wish we didn't get the sides because that was just too much food. Service wasn't the best but that's to be expected since it was so packed. We had to catch our waiters attention everytime we wanted to order, get more water, or get the check. And that was pretty hard to do, to get them to look at us because they were just running around. We were seated on a counter top with other people and we didn't mind but it's something to note if that's not your favorite type of seating.

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Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

4.4(478 reviews)
3.1 miDowntown
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Went here on New Year's Eve for a warm bowl and tried both the H4 - Nam Vang and the filet mignon…read morepho, both with clear noodles. The Nam Vang came with sliced pork, ground pork, and one prawn in a clean, savory broth--light but flavorful. The filet mignon pho was a solid upgrade: tender beef, silky noodles, and a broth that leaned richer but still easy to sip. Noodles had a nice bounce in both bowls. I was craving a vermicelli bowl or bánh mì too, but heads up--they only serve pho and noodle soups here. No rice plates or sandwiches. Still, if you're in the mood for Vietnamese comfort food, this spot delivers fast and clean.

Thank you to my bro and his fam for treating us out to some Mother's Day noods!!!…read more My bro and his family are massive fans of Kali Noodles + Tea Bar. Even with them moving out to the East Bay, they make periodic drives just to enjoy what KN has to offer. I've had one dining experience here previously and was not impressed. This lead to not returning. Fast forward 2.5 years or so, here I was again. Our large party of 9 arrived at opening hours and the owners were so very welcoming. The restaurant was clean and the condiments were in tip top shape. Our family's order was massive. We started the meal with xiu mai [Vietnamese pork meat balls] and Chinese donut sticks. This then continued with mi do bien, filet mignon and beef ball pho, & a variety of nam vang noodle versions. The great thing about Kali Noodles are the multiple options of noodles they provide. There are a number of combinations that could be made with the 6 offerings. The food was surprisingly really good- so much better than what my first visit was. The bowls were presented neatly but plated in a way where the large chunks of lettuce made the bowls seem a lot more fuller that it really was. The noodle soups also consisted a lot more broth than noodles. Having said that, the egg noodles are really really good!! The restaurant cooks them perfectly- chewy with a slight bite that keeps you wanting more and more. Hu tieu dai was unfortunately too mushy in texture for my liking. 4 stars overall. Customer service from the owners were exceptional. They were attentive to each person's order and were so welcoming. The food was good but maximize the deliciousness by strictly going for the thin egg noodles. You will not be disappointed and this recommendation is coming from a person who typically steers clear of this. I'd happily return.

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Kali Noodles and Tea Bar - H2 or nam vanh style with thin yellow noodle...

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