I came here with a friend and we both ordered the Mala Beef Noodle Soup (I got thick noodles, he got thin) and shared the popcorn chicken with sweet & sour sauce. The Mala Beef Noodle Soup was the star -- it comes with 1/4 lb of beef shank cooked to a perfectly tender texture that paired beautifully with the flavorful, spicy broth. I went with medium spice and it was just right. The thick noodles were bouncy and chewy, soaking up the broth without getting soggy. 4.5/5 for me. My friend preferred the thin noodles, though I found them a little too soft. The popcorn chicken was also tasty. Not quite as crispy as the versions I used to get from boba shops, but the chicken itself was juicy and tender, and the sweet & sour sauce worked well with it. I'd definitely order it again. 4/5. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. I forgot to check the Yelp waitlist on a Friday night, but luckily there were only two parties ahead of us. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code at your table -- convenient, though I personally prefer talking to a server when I have menu questions. I'll definitely be back to try the regular Beef Noodle Soup, but the Mala version is already a winner. Highly recommend if you're craving Taiwanese beef noodle soup -- it hits the spot whether you're sick, hungover, or just want something comforting and full of flavor. read more

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Was craving some beef noodle soup and found this place on Yelp. It was either this or our go to Ox 9 and we decided to try something new since we've seen some reviews mention their broth tastes similar/better. We can on a Sunday evening around 6 PM and it wasn't packed. You order from the QR code once you're seated and they provide a water container and cups for you. Our group order the mala beef noodle soup (one thin and one thick), the minced pork belly rice, side of pork chop, and cold cucumbers. The mala beef noodle soup was good but the mala flavor was strong and overpowered a lot of the taste of the broth. The thick noodles were chewy but I think Ox 9 was better in my opinion. The beef was super tender and was the highlight of the dish. The minced pork belly was really good as well and the flavor combination of the rice, egg, pickled mustard, and pork belly was delicious. The pork chop was okay, probably wouldn't get it again. The cold cucumbers were good but pricey for what it is. Overall the food was decent but I think I rather go to Ox 9 instead. If you do come, I recommend getting the regular beef noodle soup and maybe asking for the mala on the side. The pork belly rice is good as well and would get that again if I ever come back. 4/5 read more

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This place serves up one of the best Chinese beef noodle soups in the area! I've tried so many places where the bowl is just full of noodles with 2 paper thin slices of beef. You don't have to worry about that here! Their bowls have the perfect portion of noodles with THICK slices of soft beef. You will leave definitely satisfied. My go to is usually the dry mala beef with thick noodles. The noodles have the perfect chew and holds on to the sauce fairly well. The mala is HoT and will leave you with that familiar mouth numbness. Excellent bowl! Their pickled cabbage appetizer is a nice contrast to the richness of the soup. Their blanched Asian greens with garlic was also delicious and was very fresh. The restaurant is small and gets crowded during lunch on the weekends so best to try and come early. Definitely will add to my rotation. read more

Flaming Ox - Dry mala beef with thick noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love noodles and somehow have been finding alot of Taiwainese noodle soup joints lately on Yelp. Hubby and I decided to try this restaurant as we were running errands in the area yesterday (Sunday) around noonish. The parking lot is big though super busy. I was able to get on the waiting list via Yelp and we arrived at 1215p to the restaurant within the time Yelp said our table would be available. And it was! One table available as the restaurnt was busy. We were greeted immediately by the male staff who somehow knew it was me when I haven't checked in yet. Kudos to him! As customers left, new one came so the restaurant was constantly busy on top of doordash and to-go orders. The restaurant is small with about 12 tables (tables of 2 & 4s). The mural is nice and funny putting a smile on my face as I sit there and look at it...oxes serving humans at the food market. We ordered the following. 1. Mala beef soup with thick noodles: Quite spicy but a very good spicy. The 3 thick slices of meat were very tender and easy to bite into or break apart with the utensils. The bok choys were cut up in small pieces making it bite size and easy to chew vs having to try to bite it in half or stuff the whole thing in your mouth. The soup broth is a little light and the noodles were a little overcooked as it was soft, but overall, hubby enjoyed it. 2. Dry Mala beef soup with thick noodles: Hubby and I really like this over the soup dish as it's very flavorful. The noodles were cooked just right as it was chewey. Similar to the soup dish, the meat is thick and tender and the bok choys are cut up to bite size. Next time I would order a small bowl.of soup on the side if that's an option. 3. Green onions pancakes: Thin qnd Crispy but need more green onions. I barely saw any greens. The sauce to pair with the pancake was light so it didn't really give flavor to the pancake. But since the pancake is think I just ate it on its own. Overall, both the food and service was good. The food came out in good time with the appetizer first then the entree. I didn't feel to rush eating everything at once as it was paced out a bit. The 2 staff working the tables was attentive to the tables, walk-in/pick up customers and was on top of cleaning the tables in prep for the next party. I would definitely return in the future. read more

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Came here around 5:30 pm with my girlfriend on a Friday, wasn't too packed but there was plentiful people. We got sat instantly and we you can order all the food through your phone when you scan the QR code. It was happy hour so the traditional soup with thin noodle was $15.50 and the popcorn chicken was $8.50, for being in the bay around a busy plaza center it was fairly priced and one of our cheaper eats for sure. Everything was so delicious. The place is pretty small so if it is peak hours i would say to arrive early. There are plenty parking spaces outside but tends to get really crowded and hard to find a parking spot since there are so many places around as well. read more

Flaming Ox - Hey Song - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Highly recommend the beef noodle soup. The meat and tendon are impossibly tender. Huge chunks of meat with zero resistance. The pork over rice is also solid! Service very friendly and they have seating outside with umbrella if the inside is all filled up! read more

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I feel like the flavor of the broth was a bit lacking, and I was a bit disappointed upon seeing that the thick noodles option was the flat rice noodles. I thought it was going to be like the thick wheat flour noodles (similar to that of thicker ramen noodles) since it wasn't indicated on the online ordering but was shown on the physical menu, so that was partly my mistake (though we weren't offered physical menus). The popcorn chicken was good, although it didn't indicate that it would be spicy-ish so it wasn't kid friendly. However, the only thing that was exceptional in my opinion was the green onion pancakes since it delivered the right crisp and flavor. Service was good, we were checked in frequently. Parking is such a mess when arriving during dinner time! read more

I can't believe it took me this long to come here after I've had this spot bookmarked for the longest time. My family and I decided to stop by for dinner before heading home. It's hard to find a good Taiwanese restaurant, so I'm glad I finally found one that I enjoy. We arrived at 7:45pm on a Sunday and were immediately seated. You order on your phone by scanning the QR code that's on the table. I loved the mural of all the Taiwanese food stands. We order a variety of dishes, but my favorite were the noodle soups/dry noodles. Loved the chewiness of the noodles, the tenderness of the beef, and the broth was the perfect flavor and consistency. Also, you can't go wrong with their popcorn chicken - my dad loved it! Overall, we were all very satisfied with their dishes. I can't wait to come back again. The servers were friendly and attentive. There is also plenty of parking available in the lot! read more

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Yummy mala beef noodle and fried pork chop rice plate. Good portion and amazing favor. Service is nice and effiecient.

This review has been long overdue since it's been my favorite go-to spot now for beef noodle soup for some time now. Everything from their hand-pulled noodles to their thick cut beef and tendon has been consistently on point each time I've come. My go-to items were the mala beef noodle soup (since spice is life) and basil popcorn chicken. I was delighted to find out that they recently added the dry mala noodles so that is now my entree of choice, of course with beef and tendon. I'm a sucker for thick cut noodles so that's the only type I get here. Here are my reviews of everything that I've tried: Mala Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup (5/5): Broth is very well balanced, not overly salty. It has the perfect amount of spice- not too much, not too little. Beef is thick cut consistently soft, and I'm surprised to find out it's not even sous vide, just simply cooked out of a labor of love. The tendon is also nice and soft, not chewy at all like a lot of other places that serve it. The noodles were nicely thick cut and cooked enough to have that nice light chew to it. Dry Mala Beef and Tendon Noodles (5/5): I actually prefer dry noodles over soup so them offering this option made me so excited to try. They had the perfect amount of sauce that didn't make the dish overwhelming. Again, the beef, tendon and noodles are on point. Basil Popcorn Chicken (5/5): Great flavor and spices, was tender and juicy. I HATE dried, overcooked anything. Basil had a nice light crisp to it and added a balanced aromatic flavor. Pork chop appetizer (4/5): Had good flavor and a nice crisp breadcrumb coating without being too overwhelming. I think I would prefer for it be thicker cut rather than thin cut to bring out the pork flavor more and juicy texture. Service here has been attentive the past few times that I've went. They started doing a happy hr here since April and has extended it to Tues-Fri from 1:30-2:30 and 5-6:30pm. $15.50 for all entrees which is great and such a steal considering the portion sizes are decent. Highly recommend to those who love noodz! read more

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Food:3.5/5 I tried the Traditional Beef Noodle Soup, Bone Brother Beef Noodle Soup, Dry Beef Noodles, and Popcorn Chicken w/ Basil. All were pretty decent. My favorite was probably the popcorn chicken with black pepper sauce on the side. The beef soup could be beefier but the portion size was pretty good. The noodles were not the best but it did the job. Service:4/5 Pretty good service. Staff checked in to see how everything was. We asked to take our leftovers home which they gave us containers for and asked us if we wanted a bag which we said yea. They forgot but it was not a big deal. Ambiance:3.5/5 A simple restaurant, not much decoration but clean. read more

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Haven't been to flaming ox in a while, when i am craving some taiwanese beef noodle soup, this is where i go. They have a nice online yelp waitlist that you can join. I recommend checking the waittime as the restaurant is not too big. Nice qr code ordering and the food came out pretty quick. Great for a quick lunch as long as you get in. The green onion pancake, portion wise could be a-little more. It was also a-little too fried for my liking. The beef noodle soup was great, and the highlight. They have a chili spicy sauce on the side, that you can add in as needed to adjust your spice level. The meat is really tender, you have an option to have half tendon and half meat for extra cost as well. Really balanced in my opinion. If you are in the area and want some nice taiwanese beef noodle soup, this is a great place to go. read more

Flaming Ox - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup Mild Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here after making an online reservation on Yelp. This was such a time saver! The server sat us down immediately upon our arrival. I ordered the Mala Beef Noodle, wife ordered the non-spicy Bone broth to share with the kids, and we also got the Popcorn chicken w/ Basil. I enjoyed my Mala soup very much...it was spicy but not too spicy. The thick pieces of beef was super tender which is impressive since most places nowadays makes them tough or contains chewy pieces you have to spit out. The wide noodles were nicely cooked as well. My only complaint was the popcorn chicken could have used more basil flavor but the batter was not bad. read more

Flaming Ox - Popcorn chicken w/ basil - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wanted to try out a this place out after being recommended. The place is a little small but cute because the wall had painting/mural design similar to Studio Ghibli artwork with each head being an ox which I thought was pretty cool. Food wise, the rice bowl was good but a tad bit salty. Noodles were spicy but not too spicy. The chilled/pickled cucumbers were amazing. Refreshing to eat during the summer. Service was good. read more

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I'm always on the lookout for places that serves fresh noodles since fresh is always usually the best. However, the noodles here was so thicccc that I couldn't really enjoy it. Like they didnt roll it thin enough too? I don't know if I got a bad batch or what? I ordered the traditional beef noodle soup which was $17.50. It comes with 3 really thiccc, I mean super thick, pieces of shank meat. The meat was super tender, came with small pieces of bok choy, and green onions. Overall, I did not like this. The soup was also pretty salty and I think they use a lot of msg. I had to drink a lot of water. I also didn't even finish my bowl as it was just not appetizing. I also ordered the popcorn chicken appetizer for $8.50. In hindsight I probably should have ordered the rice plate with the popcorn chicken instead. The popcorn chicken was nicely seasoned inside, juicy, and had a nice crunchy exterior topped with fried basil. This came with a nice dipping sauce on the side. They also have Family packs to go which I think is a good deal. Pack A: Chose 3 entrees, 2 appetizers for $58 Pack B: Chose 4 entrees and 3 appetizers for $78 Since I like the popcorn chicken and I know my kids will too, I would come back to order that and try the other appetizers and rice dishes (fried pork chop, or braised pork belly). They also have Happy Hour deals too! I hope they're just having an off day for noodles and maybe if you go the noodles will be much better for you. read more

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We went during weekday lunch, no wait! I wasn't in a soup mood, so I ordered dry mala spicy beef with thick noodles. The beef was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth. The mala flavor was good, but wish it was spicer. The thick noodles had a nice chew. I also ordered extra bokchoy for 50 cents. My friend ordered the soup version and really enjoyed her meal. The ordering process was super smooth: just scanned the QR code on our table, placed the order, and our food arrived pretty fast. Service was efficient and friendly. read more

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It looked a bit crowded on Tuesday when I walked in a little before 1:30 pm but there were still a few tables available. Very few parking spaces were left in the plaza though (with all the other stores around). I ordered takeout with the time set to 1:30 pm for the happy hour promo but it was ready by 1:15 pm. Inevitably, the drive home made the popcorn chicken (rice plate) and fried pork chop a little soggy but nothing an air fryer couldn't fix. It looks like even reviewers who dined in had the same issue. Everything tasted great (pickled cabbage, minced pork belly rice, and the delicious black pepper garlic sauce) although the popcorn chicken isn't seasoned the same as what you'd find at other places selling "Taiwanese popcorn chicken." I ordered medium spicy but it wasn't spicy at all to either of us. Pork chop was okay. Decent texture and seasoning but not too memorable. read more

Flaming Ox - Fried pork chop with sweet and sour sauce - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came here on the weekend to have a nice outside soup day (since I was sick). They have 3 outside tables and a ton of tables inside (there was a 5-15 minute wait for inside), but the outside has a parasol / sunshade for each table, which was kinda nice! It's a strip mall, so parking was super easy as well, adding to the experience. That said, I tried the mild soup with chili oil on the side and it was super tasty! Really, really good broth and it was nice to still get the chili oil on the side. I also got the fresh noodles, which were wide and a little bit thicker than expected, which gave a really nice chew. It honestly wasn't even a long wait to get the soup and they had some other apps as well as bone broth soup that looked sooo good, so I'll be back very soon. read more

Flaming Ox - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup Mild Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came back because Flaming Ox was pretty good, affordable, and I was in the area. I came in around like 25 minutes before closing on a Sunday evening and they still allowed dine in -- Thank you Flaming Ox staff! The service was good, the food came out and fast, and I was out the door fairly quick. * Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate with Minced Pork Belly - 5/5 stars. The portion on this plate was huge. Popcorn chicken was extremely crunchy and flavorful and the pickled vegetables were refreshing. Overall 5/5 stars again. Definitely will be returning to try the century egg and tofu dish since that caught my eye. read more

Flaming Ox - Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate (with minced pork belly) - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Didn't feel like cooking and wanted some yummy and hearty food. Ordered the family 3 meal special with my roommate and girlfriend and it was perfect. The noodle soup had a ton of flavor and was a massive portion. I got double beef because the meat is super tender and delicious. The other 2 got the fried Chicken, so much flavor! We ordered online and it was ready when we got there, super quick and easy. Glad I came back here and will definitely be back again. read more

Flaming Ox - Beef noodle soup 2x beef. Huge portion - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Was introduced to this place by my coworker and I'm so surprised at how good this place was! This is probably the closest taste to authentic beef noodle soup in Taiwan that I've tried. Noodles are so chewy and the beef is nice and tender. +1 to them cutting up their bokchoy which made it actually easier to eat. Portion size is perfect too. They do get quite busy at rush hour and spots fill up quick. Worth the wait though!! read more

Flaming Ox - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5 stars! Ordered takeout and my food was ready pretty quickly. All the tables were taken and a few people were waiting to be seated on a Tuesday night. Unintentionally, I ordered during happy hour so my bowl was a dollar or two less than normal. I got the popcorn chicken rice plate and the chicken was flavored nicely. I like the sauce that came on the side and thought it paired well. The chicken had no crunch but I'm sure it'd be much better if I ate at the restaurant. A great place for a cheap comfort meal! read more

Flaming Ox - Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate 鹽酥雞飯 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Rare 5 star review. Great little "hole in the wall" with very good beef noodle soup. Perfect for the cool weather we have been having. Located in a strip center and knew it would be good with people waiting outside as we arrived. Soup was flavorful and portions of both noodles and beef were above average. We also tried the cold eggplant, popcorn chicken and onion pancakes. All were very good. Service was fine. Overall, 4-1/2 stars but rounding up. read more

party of 2, came on a thursday night around 7pm and there was no wait! you order through their website so pretty minimal interaction with the waiters/servers - green onion pancakes: thin, light, and crispy! they also serve it with a house dipping sauce which i thought was pretty unique. can't quite figure out what they put in it (soy sauce & maybe a peanut sauce??) but it was enjoyable! - dry mala beef noodles: i can usually take the mala kind of spice, but their noodles are SPICY. if you can handle spice, this is a great dish to try -- even through all the spice, you can still taste the flavors of the actual dish so its not just heat (i ended up ordering an extra side of noodles to mellow out the spice) - dry traditional beef noodles: truly enjoyable, also has a little bit of a kick to it but i would say it's a level that most people would be able to handle overall, my favorites about this place is the texture of their noodles (love the variety, especially the thick/wide noodles) and how thick each piece of beef was!! they definitely do not skimp on their portions read more

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Was not happy to see a line of people outside the door as I walked up. Asked if there was a line and was directed inside to get on the waitlist. This was accomplished on an iPad and all handled electronically. While I was considering my options and thinking about doing takeout since I had things I needed to do later, a waiter came out and said there was no waiting if you wanted to sit outside, so I took him up on the offer. It was a bit breezy and cool so I changed my intended order from a noodle plate to a steaming bowl of noodle soup. I went with the spicy "Mala" option. It came out very quickly after navigating the order by phone requirement. Taste was very good, noodles well cooked, but the star was the tender beef. Sichuan peppercorn influence was indeed there, giving a bit of numbing sensation, especially if you accidentally get some into your sinuses. As an aside, I generally do not like places that make you order with your phone. It was not terrible here as they do have actual menus for you to look at before you have to go on the phone. Some small price inconsistencies between the printed menus and the electronic ones, but not major. read more

Flaming Ox - Mala - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Met up with a friend at this Taiwanese restaurant in San Jose. It's located in the Brokaw Commons with a lot of restaurants. Parking could be a bit tight around lunch time even though the parking lot is big. The restaurant is kinda small but clean and new. Service is pretty decent and efficient. We shared a Blanched Greens with Shallots, Mala Spicy Beef Thick Noodles, and a Fried Pork Chop over Rice. The Greens were very good, I think it was spinach. The Mala Spicy Beef Noodles were delicious. The beef shank slices were melt in your mouth tender. The thick noodles had really nice texture. The broth was spicy and tasty. The Fried Pork Chop over Rice was average. The pork chop was slightly dry but not too bad. Overall it was a decent meal and prices were reasonable. read more

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This blew my expectations out of the water. The beef and tendon were mouthwateringly tender and the broth was so tasty. I appreciated the fair amount of veggies they give compared to other Chinese beef noodle soup places. The service was very friendly and attentive and the food came out quickly. Love the ox themed decor! read more

Flaming Ox - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup [Mild Spicy] 紅燒牛肉麵 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Takeout family packages are offered ranging from $58-$78. Happy Hour is available Monday - Friday for lunch from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm where entrees for dine-in or takeout is $15.50 and appetizers are half off. Food Green onion pancake - $7.00 Made with flour, green onions, and served with a side of special house sauce. Every piece was very warm, crispy, and crunchy. Beef Bone Broth Soup with thick noodles - $17.00 Chinese inspired, 12 hours bone broth base, and light delicate spice with a side of the chili oil. I ordered non spicy, half tendon, half meat with thick noodles, and had a nice chewy bite. Popcorn chicken - $8.50 Served with marinated chicken, basil, garlic, soy, and spices. I ordered medium spice and it was a perfect level with a light kick. The pieces were substantial chunks of chicken meat and not overly coated in batter. Braised Pork Belly Rice - $16.00 Pork belly slow-cooked in a flavorful soy based broth with a blend of spices and aromatics, a boiled egg, and rice. It was a very comforting dish that felt homemade. Chilled eggplant - $6.00 The eggplant was served cold with a soy glaze, cilantro, and topped with green onions. This plate is unique and definitely worth a try. Customer Service I added my name to the Yelp waitlist and was seated after 10 minutes of waiting in the front small area. Excellent customer service was provided during the dining experience. The staff was attentive with my needs. Ambiance There is a small waiting area near the front entrance by the Yelp waitlist kiosk stand. There's plenty of tables inside ranging from booths and chairs with modern pendant light fixtures and an open concept kitchen. Location Nested in the plaza next door to Taiwanese mini grocery store in the same plaza as Chase, City Sports gym, Noah's Bagels, and UPS. Parking was a bit tricky during the lunch hour. read more

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Flaming Ox is a solid local restaurant and you should try it. We had a bowl of beef noodle soup, a rice bowl, and an appetizer. Plenty of food for two of us. The noodle soup broth was tasty. Big chunks of meat were nice and soft, meaning well-cooked. The noodles could have been a little softer but they were ok. The pork belly rice bowl was also quite tasty but kind of salty for me. The egg was really hard boiled and would have been better a little yolky to mix and subdue the saltiness. Plus make it a little more moist. I was not a fan of the fried pork chop appetizer. It was meaty enough but the taste and texture wasn't my thing. Next time I'll try the green onion pancake or popcorn chicken. They have very good service though. You order via QR code which is a little impersonal but they bring water and food quickly. It feels very clean inside and is brightly lit with natural light. Comfortable enough. read more

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This was was my first time here during Yelp's AANHPI week and came with a lunch buddy who confirmed this is a good place to eat. The place is clean and very small; and, of course, it filled up quickly. To place your order, you can scan the QR code on your table or traditionally with a server. I contemplated between the Traditional Beef Noodle soup which is "mild spicy" and the Mala which is "spicy and numbing." I wanted to try mild spicy first as a baseline. We each ordered the Traditional Beef Noodle soup which come with what seems to be chopped pickle on the spoon and a side of chili oil. I stirred everything together. The broth was very mild and yummy. But the beef...oh the beef...was soooo tender, OMG! We also ordered the Crisp Green Onion Pancake appetizer. Very good! I really like the sauce. My friend is Korean and says it's authentically Korean. I'm definitely coming back to try the Mala with more heat. read more

Flaming Ox - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup Mild Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious Taiwanese food. The recipes are definitely from someone who has lived in Taiwan before. One of the better Taiwanese food in the US, though it is authentic, there is less of the pork knuckle and specialty dishes read more

Flaming Ox - A5. Chilled Eggplant 涼拌茄子 a bit too salty and sweet in my opinion - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing food and service! We showed up at 8:06 PM and got seated promptly. The original beef soup was not spicy in my opinion, but it was perfect with the chili provided at the table. The meat was actually melt in your mouth! I will definitely return. Bathrooms were clean and parking was available as well. read more

Flaming Ox - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup Mild Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here during a week day lunch. It was bust but we didn't have to wait. Got the mala beef noodle thinking it wouldn't be too spicy but it was just the right amount with a lot of flavor. The stand out was definitely the beef. I wasn't expecting much most people come for the noods but I was blown away. The portion was large and was extremely tender. Make sure you get the spicy sauce! read more

Wow! I honestly can't express how much I enjoyed this place, for someone who's never had Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I've always drooled over videos online, but finally had my first experience today and let me tell you, the noodle soups were sooo beefy and flavorful while the actual beef and tendon were like butter! Here are my ratings: - traditional beef noodle soup : 10/10!!! (Recommend) -mala beef noodle soup: 8.7/10 (better if u want a sichuan numbing experience) -chilled cucumbers : 10/10 again! A must for appetizer or side I didn't get the egg plant, but saw a few tables for this so it must've been good. For location, they chose the right plaza because it's in such a great area with tons of other restaurants. I wouldn't consider them competition, but just a nice area in general. The server who helped us was super polite so it def helped with the overall experience. They also have an open kitchen which is nice to see + a cool animated wall which I posted a picture. I actually go to the gym that's in the same plaza so I will 100% be back. I couldn't recommend a place more! read more

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This was actually my second visit to Flaming Ox. When I first opened, I tried the noodle soup; and to be honest, I was a little underwhelmed. i thought the soup flavor was alright, but the beef was a little tough. This time, however, the soup was more flavorful and the beef was super super tender. I also tried the popcorn chicken and it was okay but it was actually hard and not crispy.And the portion size wasn't great, either. Coupled with the fact that it was like nine dollars, I don't think it was worth it. But the real soup was definitely a highlight and I'd go here again if I was in the area. read more

Flaming Ox - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried flaming ox again and it turns out that I really loved their beef bone broth noodle soup! The beef was so amazingly tender, broth was great, and noodles were cooked perfectly. read more

Flaming Ox - Mala Beef Noodle Soup Spicy - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've gotten the taiwanese beef noodle soup a few times now as a pick-up order, and it hits every single time. The broth is soooo rich and flavorful, and they don't skimp on the meat at all (they give you really thick cut pieces). They also give you chili oil crunch on the side so you can control the amount of heat! One of these days I'll actually dine in! I've also tried their popcorn chicken and it's good but nothing special. Parking can be cramped on the weekends since it's in a busy parking lot. read more

After running in the cold for awhile, coming to Flaming Ox was def the move. Parking straight up sucks so good luck finding someone who's leaving. With this plaza so packed with other businesses and a gym... it's just chaos. In the chance you do find parking and manage to get into the restaurant, you'll be impressed at how packed it can get. We went on a Tuesday night and there was a crowd right after we got seated so consider us lucky. Their bowls are quite huge so I do recommend sharing a bowl with another person that way you can also share appetizers. We had gotten the Traditional Beef Noodle with Thin Noodles and Popcorn Chicken. When our bowl arrived, we noticed they had gave us Thick Noodles so we called a server over and he was able to change that out for us which was very appreciated since my girlfriend likes it thin. I don't know what kind of beef they use but one bite into it and it instantly melted in your mouth. Very tender and flavorful, the amount of beef too was generous. POPCORN CHICKEN..... HOLY S#*T, I'm coming back and ordering this FOREVER. SUPER CRISPY, like EVERY SINGLE BITE CRISPY. They even lightly crisp the basil so there's a nice crunch to it. More places need to get on this level. read more

Flaming Ox - Chili Oil - Taiwanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We finally got to try Flaming Ox, later than we wanted to. Visited for a lunch and it was pretty busy. The food, mostly noodle soup, was good. It was a bit better than you'd expect. Portion sizes are a bit smaller than what you'd expect for at the price. Moreover, extra couple of dollars for some tendon is rather messed up. Beef noodle soup should always have aome tendon. Still, the food was nonetheless, quite good and the beef was very soft. Service was non-existent. Didn't even feel like they tried. Green onion pancake was good to get. Tasty, crunchy, a bit over fried but overall, pretty good. The mala beef noodle soup was solid. The beef was very tender and each bite was very good. The mala was uniquely spicy, and I liked how they amped it up. The normal beef noodle soup was good and the flavor profile was rich. Visit was enjoyable. Dislike the pricing, but good food here. read more

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Good price, comfy food. As soon as I have the one sip of my broth, my stomach is relief. Will consider this as regular lunch spot.