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    Flaming Ox

    4.4 (401 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Da Kat A.

    It is located in the same complex as AAA and City Sports along with other restaurants. Once you go inside, it has an open layout. The service is good and inside is clean. We ordered: - Fried Pork Chop - Popcorn Chicken - Tofu & Century Egg - Pickled Cabbage - Blanched Greens W/ Shallot - Spicy Shrimp And Pork Wonton - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup - Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate Out of everything, the Traditional Beef Noodle Soup and the Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate stand out and are the best. The beef in the noddle soup is very tender. The noodles are cooked right and the broth is good. The Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate is delicious and very flavorful. The fried pork chop is the worst and very dry. The rest of the dishes are decent, nothing special. Please note that parking can be challenging during peak workout time and meals time.

    Popcorn Chicken w/ Basil 鹽酥雞
    Austin W.

    This past weekend, I had the chance to try out Flaming Ox with a few friends. I ordered their dry traditional beef noodles, and we ended up sharing an order of their popcorn chicken and chilled egg plant appetizer. After placing your order on the app, the food is prepared quickly out of the kitchen. In total, our party waited no more than 10 minutes for all our dishes to be ready. I enjoyed the texture of the thick noodles here, but they're not the most QQ noodles I've had in the Bay. They are very generous with how many pieces of beef shank are included in the bowl of noodles. The pieces of beef are seasoned well and cooked perfectly: just the right amount of chew, without being fall apart tender -- exactly how you would find beef prepared if you order a bowl of beef noodle soup in Taiwan. I have no notes on the popcorn chicken: hot, crispy, and juicy, and you have a choice of three sauces to go along with it when you place your order. I had a chance to take a bite of the minced pork belly rice plate my friend ordered and the pork belly in it was aromatic, and melt-in-your mouth tender. I loved that the dish didn't taste too oily either. Overall, Flaming Ox is a solid 4.5 in my book that rounds up to a 5.

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    Michael C.

    How did I forget to write a review for the Ox!? Such a bad Yelper... 4.5 rounded up to 5 ***** I actually came here during their soft opening back in 2024 and thoroughly enjoyed the food. I'm glad nothing has changed. I think it may have gotten even better! Not the biggest of venues. This place filled up fast. Parking is generally not an issue as there are plenty of spots in the shopping plaza. No issues with the service, friendly, fast and efficient. ~ FIRECRACKER FRIES - 5/5 (NEW RELEASE - May 2026) I really liked these! Great flavor and texture; crispy, yet soft, slightly spicy and savory. Delish! ~ SHRIMP AND PORK SPICY WONTON - 4/5 (NEW RELEASE - May 2026) These were good, just a solid and tasty wonton. Nothing outstanding. ~ BEEF NOODLE SOUPS: - TRADITIONAL - 5/5 Their signature dish. The Beef was so tender and juicy. The broth is very well balanced without being overly salty. The noodles were brilliant as well. I would order this again in a heartbeat. ~ RICE PLATES: - BRAISED PORK BELLY - 4.5/5 Another brilliant dish. Flavorful and satisfying. I'll be back...

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    Glen N.

    Yummy Taiwanese fast food. It's like a homier Moon Bear Express, or a Chi-Potle, or a El Boba Loca. Fried wontons are snackable like McNuggets but crunchier and more filling. The firecracker fries are a must: spicy, irregularly shaped potato wedges that come with skewers that serve like tiny chopsticks.

    Ngoc Han T.

    We went on a Saturday dinner time and surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded. Decor was casual--nothing fancy. Parking was not too hard either because it is in a large plaza. I personally like that the menu has a decent amount of options but wasn't overwhelming with choices. We ordered the firecracker fries and shrimp, pork spicy wontons, fried shrimp and pork wonton, and dry traditional beef noodle. Our fav was the pork spicy wontons so would definitely recommend that. It has a kick but was not too spicy. Fries were second best and the other two tied. Although I didn't care too much for the noodle dish, I have to admit the meat was very tender. Overall would probably come back for the good appetizers. I would like to try other dishes as well.

    Jennifer

    I came here with a friend and we really liked the variety of asian foods here. I personally preferred non-fried asian food and they had a lot of steamed options! My friend preferred the fried dumplings and the fries. Parking was super easy since there's a large parking lot Service was on point with speed and diligence

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    Hannah C.

    Delicious and affordable options! I visited on a Thursday evening, and it was full but not too busy. It did feel like there weren't nearly enough waiters, as it took awhile to order, get our food, and pay. The store is beautifully decorated, with gorgeous murals. It feels like a casual, inviting space. I tried the popcorn chicken plate - it was solid! The popcorn chicken really hit the spot. It was crispy, well-flavored, with a soft interior. The chicken was paired with plenty of rice, cabbage, and a tea egg. The price was really good for the amount of food I got. I would definitely visit again to try more yummy dishes!

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    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!!!

    Rose L.

    Decent lunch special deal with good soup. Overheard the owner talking about how he went all around Taiwan and tried all the noodles and brought this one to the states. Chashu rice was good, favorite was the noodles for sure though. Ordering is quick and easy via kiosk.

    Fely L.

    Finally got to try this place for lunch as it's always packed. The key is to arrive at opening to get a seat. We order off the lunch menu where can get two items. I got the pork belly bowl with spicey pork/shrimp wonton. This totally reminded me of the food I had in Taiwan while traveling for work. It's nice and comforting food. I think next time would ask for rice in the side as meat is too saucy. Egg was nice soft. Sometimes it can be over boiled. The wonton is small but good meat portion as most places it more wonton than filling. We got pork chop appetizers that to had nice crunch and meat is moist. Not over powering spices. Co worker got the beef soup combo with popcorn chicken. The soup had great flavor her complaint was not enough soup In the bowl. But other than that it was good and noodles were just right too. Popcorn chicken is same as the pork chop flavor also nice and moist. The cucumbers were yummy as well nice and crunchy. We also got the passion fruit green tea. That's a pass next time as it was overly sweet.

    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!

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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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    Serious Dumpling 正经生煎

    4.0
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    3.3 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    Their garlic noodles were in point and so were all the different dumplings…read more We went an hour before they closed, so we felt like we were being rushed. But other than that, I would go back again and again for more

    In SJ downtown, so parking is slightly tricky but you can park at a parking structure nearby and…read moreit's free for the first 90 minutes. The service is good and deserves a 4 star. Although it's an online menu, we ordered via the server and food was freshly made. The tables are not big and we had to shuffle dishes around. Food quality wise was not that impressive though. We tried: - coke chicken wing: does not taste like coke chicken wing, lacking the fried element on the outside, more like a sweet soy sauce chicken wing - pan fried buns: ok, has juice inside, but some part of the bun was too hard. - regular XLB: tasted ok as there's soup inside. The wrapping can be thinner. - rainbow XLB: the most disappointed dish. They were almost all broken when we tried to pick them up. The pink one I got was curry beef and it just tasted weird. The green one which we presumed is spinach wrapping is actually a veggie XLB. - Garlic noodle with spam and veg: This is the best dish of all. There are slices of soft mushroom, good garlic flavor, we had spam and cabbage added. $13.60 for plain noodle and toppings such as protein and veg are each $2-$3 on top. -Garlic Kale: also good, chopped garlic brought up good flavors and the kale are fresh. -Ube buns: freshly made and not overly sweet, good size and quality, but 4 for $13.5 is not that affordable. Total damage before tips is $104. I think I still prefer Shanghai #1 for pan fried buns and other Shanghainese dishes.

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    Home Eat

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    8.7 mi
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    8 years in business
    Speaks Mandarin

    This is my second time at Home Eat, and it continues to be a great casual spot with delicious food…read more Service is efficient. You place your order through a QR code, which makes the process quick and easy. This visit, we ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings, Tidu Sliced Beef Pot, and Tianjin Eggplant. The wings are a must-order here. They're always perfectly fried and crispy on the outside while still staying juicy and tender inside. The Tidu Sliced Beef Pot reminded me of a dry hot pot. It had a great mala flavor with a subtle numbing sensation, and the peanuts added a nice crunch and texture to the dish. The Tianjin Eggplant was simple but delicious, with flavorful pork that paired really well with the soft eggplant. Overall, the food here is comforting and satisfying. It's a place I'll definitely keep coming back to.

    I used Yelp's feature to connect with DoorDash to do a to-go order…read more I was picking up dinner for a friend who just moved, and she recommended this spot. It's in a busy complex, but there was enough parking. When I walked in, I noticed they had a half-empty dining room but a ton of to-go orders wrapped up, including mine. I really loved the Mongolian beef, and the eggplant dish we got was good too. The chow mein was good. I did like the cucumber salad, but it would be better if it were sliced smaller, so the marinade could infuse the cucumbers. Service was friendly. Food was very fresh. I did notice the portion sizes were generous and we had plenty of leftovers!

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    May Flower Restaurant

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    Not the same Mayflower that I went to growing up but this place did NOT disappoint…read more We were in the mood for dim sum on the way to the T&T grocery store opening and yelp brought us here. We walked in right at opening to a completely empty dining room. Instead of leaving, we browsed the menu and ordered XLB, pot stickers, jelly fish, and pea sprouts (my personal fav) so glad we didn't leave! The XLB are a nice size, with each precious dumpling cradled in its own foil wrapper for maximum soup retention. The potstickers were full of flavor, packed with protein, delicately wrapped, and had the crispiest, golden bottoms! Jelly fish was fresh and the pea sprouts were a hit! The poor owner answering the phones made sure (in all languages) to inform folks calling in that there were a different May Flower than the other place-felt terrible for her but also understood the importance of differentiating right up front. I can only imagine the number of misorders they have probably dealt with. By the time we were done, the dining room was filled with a mix of what seemed like regulars, locals, large groups of families, small groups of friends... this feels like we stumbled upon a tiny hole in the wall restaurant where everyone who has been before just knows the quality and taste they are going to be getting! Highly recommend you check this place out for a dine in or take out order!

    Mayflower was the first Chinese restaurant I visited when I moved to the bayarea. After more than…read more15 years I decided it was time to check them out again. This is one of the handful of American Chinese restaurants that stood the test of time. As is typical of these places, there was an old lady manning the counter and also acting as the server. And as is typical of these places, there was table at the end where they were prepping the fruits and veggies. It's truly remarkable how they are all similar in these ways! We got a couple of dishes and they came out at lightning speed. * Chowmein-3/5- delicious with lots of umami flavor but shockingly greasy. I mean I am used to oily noodles but this one exceeded some limits. *crispy salt and pepper eggplant-3/5- I had a stellar version of this dish at another restaurant in Sunnyvale and was stoked when I saw this on the menu here. Unfortunately it was a poor representation of the dish I loved there. The batter was too much and the dish felt heavy. The hot oil or sauce they had felt old and extremely vinegary as well, I would recommend avoiding it.

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