I had a very solid lunch here and would definitely recommend this place. I was in a medium size group and we ordered a bunch of different things. They use a QR-code menu which unfortunately doesn't combine orders from multiple people, so one person needs to be the "master" order-er or you'll end up getting confused. Standouts were the sweet and sour ribs, which I always love, the squirrel fish, the cold chicken, and the pork belly. All had that great vinegar-y flavor Shanghai is known for. The eel was a bit of a letdown, it tasted mostly of soy sauce and there was so much gloopy sauce with it. The sauce needed some extra flavor and there was just too much of it. Another letdown was the gluten balls in the pork belly dish. The pork belly itself was great - heavy and rich and soft and perfectly seasoned. But those gluten balls... I don't know. Inside they had some weird texture, maybe egg or something, but they kind of pop when you bite them in an unappealing way. Nobody liked them. The worst by far though was the shrimp dish, some kind of small river shrimp with what I think were chickpeas. $78 for a tiny portion, barely any flavor, mostly beans. This was just a ripoff and I was annoyed we ordered it. The total bill was quite high, and they added a 20% surcharge for a large group. They accept credit cards. The service was good and efficient. Food came quickly, it was always hot, and the waiters thoughtfully changed our plates several times as we accumulated bones and detritus. Overall, while I would come back, I'd probably stick to dishes I know I like. And it would probably need to be somewhat of a special occasion due to the high prices. Parking is a bit tough, lunch on a Friday meant there were spots scattered around, but not a lot. I'd guess there are times you need to plan to walk a bit. The location itself is fine within the strip mall, but the strip mall itself is in kind of a weird area of Milpitas. I think few people will randomly stumble upon this place as it's so far out of the way. But if you're looking for some good Shanghainese food this is a very good spot. read more

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My husband and I have been to this restaurant four times now, and this visit we decided to bring my parents. They absolutely loved both the atmosphere and the food! One of the nice perks is the complimentary black fungus side dish and seasoned peanuts, which are always a great start to the meal. This time we ordered the poached chicken with scallion oil, squirrel fish, Peking duck (with the added soup), and cauliflower. Overall, everything was delicious. The scallion oil paired with the poached chicken was especially flavorful. We've had the squirrel fish before and loved it, but this visit it wasn't quite as good as we remembered. The Peking duck was excellent--the skin was perfectly crispy--and the cauliflower ended up being everyone's favorite dish. The service was outstanding as always. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back again! read more

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I used to happily recommend this restaurant to friends because it was one of the few places that served authentic Suzhou cuisine. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing enough that I probably won't be coming back. The biggest issue is the food. Many of their signature Suzhou dishes have been removed from the menu, which was honestly the main reason to visit in the first place. The remaining dishes also felt very different from what I remembered, and not in a good way. I'm not sure if they changed chefs, but the quality has definitely gone downhill. For example, the sweet and sour pork ribs tasted sweet with almost no tanginess at all, and the salted egg yolk shrimp was overwhelmingly salty. If the restaurant is no longer serving the dishes that made it special, there's really not much reason for me to choose it over other Chinese restaurants in the area. The service was equally disappointing. We ordered a large meal and had barely started eating when staff repeatedly came over to check how far along we were and subtly rush us out because they claimed other reservations were arriving. The strange part was that there was no line at the door and plenty of empty tables throughout the restaurant. It made us feel unwelcome and rushed, which is never how a dining experience should feel. Overall, this place has lost the qualities that originally made it worth recommending. Between the decline in food quality and the unprofessional service, I won't be returning, and I can no longer recommend it to friends. read more

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Excellent, authentic Shanghai restaurant! Everything we ordered was fresh, hot, and delicious. The Peking duck is a must-try. The skin was perfectly crispy and beautifully carved, the meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and juicy, and the crepes were thin and fresh. Dumplings and other dishes were all excellent too. Combined with their wonderful service, we will definitely be back to try more. read more

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Jiang Nan Delicacy takes over where Vung Tau 2 used to be close to Coco Tea and Juice. The parking is challenging during lunch peak hours. The interior is stylish and modern. They do have some separate rooms for larger groups of people. The service was nice and friendly. The menu is via QR code on each table. I was pleasantly surprised when she brought some complimentary appetizers of roasted peanuts with salt & seaweed and also a cold woodear mushroom appetizer. Both were delicious! The woodear mushroom was seasoned with a black vinegar, garlic slivers, and some red chili peppers. I ended up just ordering the Suzhou Style Poached Pork Belly Noodle. The broth was rich, deep, and flavorful. The noodles were delicately cooked al dente so it still have a nice chew. The tea Egg was cooked through and pork belly was tender but firm. Support your local business. read more

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It was super easy to order and surprised food came out so fast. The rice was absolutely delicious and would get again. I saw fish was a must get and it tasted good but reminded me a little of orange chicken flavor. They had peanuts and black fungus starter while we waited for food. Def gotta come back and try more items! The server was attentive and quick! read more

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I had been binge watching a lot of cdramas lately and in one drama, I saw the squirrel fish and in another drama, I saw the garden rice cake. While I was searching through Yelp, I found this restaurant which servers both dishes so I sent hubby to buy food from here. We ordered the squirrel fish, one garden rice cake, and grandma Chinese bacon vegetable rice. As for flavor, the squirrel fish was good but you'll definitely have to eat this with rice. The tanginess from the sauce was slightly overpowering, should you decide to eat it alone. The garden rice cake was ok. The exterior had no flavor and the inside was filled with jujube paste. If you like jujubes, then you will definitely like this. Unfortunately, it's not my cup of tea. As for the rice dish, the flavor was too subtle and the rice was too soggy. read more

Jiang Nan Delicacy - Squirrel fish, grandma Chinese bacon vegetable rice & garden rice cake - Chinese Near Me - Milpitas, California

A new spot to get Suzhou classics, I was shocked to find something of such high quality in the Bay. As someone who grew up around Suzhou cuisine shared with me by relatives, I can attest that the dishes here capture the same sweet and savory flavors found in Jiangsu. When ordering, the absolute must is the 'Squirrel Fish' (松鼠桂鱼). The most famous Suzhou dish, it features a lightly battered and fried fish with sweet and sour sauce drizzled over it. Given the complexity, it's a dish that's hard to come by in most restaurants so definitely take advantage to order here. Other classic dishes include the sweet osmanthus lotus root stuffed with sticky rice and the dongpo pork. If you're looking for a spot to try high quality, classic Suzhou, Jiangsu cuisine, this is a must-try. Now a new go-to for me whenever looking for a meal that reminds me of Suzhou, some of the best Chinese food in the Bay. read more

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If you are a fan of authentic Peking Duck, this spot is an absolute "must-visit." We came here for a lunch gathering of 10, and it was the perfect setting for a feast. The Star of the Show: Peking Duck The duck requires an advance reservation, and it is worth every bit of foresight. The presentation is top-tier; a staff member carves the duck right at your table. The skin is incredibly crispy and glassy, while the meat remains tender and juicy. It's easily some of the best I've had. Standout Dishes Beyond the duck, the menu holds its own with some classic favorites: * Squirrel Fish: Don't let the "funny" name fool you! The presentation is stunning, and the texture is a perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and flaky, delicate fish. * Eel (鱔糊): Rich and savory--it's a "rice killer" that pairs perfectly with a fresh bowl of white rice. * Clay Pot Pork Stew (豬肚雞湯): Deeply flavorful, comforting, and very well-executed. Service & Atmosphere Despite our large party, the service was attentive and seamless. They seated us in a quieter corner, which allowed us to actually enjoy our conversation without the typical midday lunch rush noise. Final Verdict I highly recommend coming here with a large group (8-10 people) so you can sample the variety of dishes. Between the tableside service and the high-quality ingredients, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We came here especially for the Peking duck and the squirrel fish. It was a very pleasant surprise and out of our expectations. Its very hard to find good Peking duck in the bay area, especially one that let you do "one duck three dishes" - skin with powdered sugar, duck skin and meat wrap, deep fried duck rack (optional duck soup). Im most impressed with the duck skin with sugar, first time seeing this in the states the skin is cut without any fat. The squirrel fish tastes super as well. Very crispy dough with juicy meat in sweet and sour sauce. Every other dish was great a simple well. Definitely a must try and will definitely come back. read more

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Tastes like home, authentic Shanghai/suzhou/jiangnan food. We were susceptible about this shop being hyped, and we didn't have high expectations when entering. The first dish being meatball soup set the bar. I'm not personally a meatball fan however this one attracts me with right amount of sauce and ingredients. The sour-spicy dish is usually a regular everyday dish, but it tastes so well with fried dough. Also it's not too sour or spicy as what a shanghaiese would like. The sea bass is a bit saucey. Fried veggie rice is meeting the standards. What is worth notifying is their free appetizer being very flavorful. This place is not too crowded or noisy around 5pm on weekend however filling up quickly and having lines by the time we left. read more

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I haven't been to this Milpitas plaza in a long time but they seem to be getting a ton of good restaurants and stores! Jiang Nan Delicacy is one of the ones that belongs in this category. [[ Location ]] If you go around 5pm, there will be plenty of parking in this large plaza but we finished the meal around 7pm and it was pretty packed. This is because this place has Lions Market, the Chang Fen place, Highland Noodles, etc. There's a lot of good food here and it can get packed. [[ Restaurant ]] Like other reviewers have said, the exterior might not look like much and is covered with shades but the inside has a touch of "fine dining" to it. Everything was very clean, modern, and had a nice feel to it. Definitely a great place to take a date or have a nice meal with your loved ones. [[ Food ]] This is where this place shines. I love EVERY dish that we ordered although the portion sizes weren't always the largest. The taste is exquisite and I feel like they nailed popular dishes that you can get elsewhere with more refinement. I don't think you really can go wrong with any dish here. [[ Service ]] I think it was pretty top-notch here as well. Food came out quickly, the servers are always around taking dishes or giving napkins. They also help you pack all your food into to-go boxes and bags at the end of the meal which I always appreciate. read more

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My mom had been wanting to try out this new spot that took over one of our favorite spots, the legendary Vung Tau II. This spot was delcious. Highly recommend the garlic grilled prawns - they are HUGE and plentiful, coming on a sizzling stone platter. - This spot wasn't a hit with my dad - he said the food was too oily; I on the other, thought it was amazing. - I apperciated that the server asked if there were any allergies on their own acord - the only thing was.. I wasn't too confident after stating that I was allergic to soy as there was a bit of a language barrier. Soy encompasses a lot of things and not just soy sauce.. so I opted to order things that I knew most likely didn't have a marniade, etc. - This place has plenty of tables, nicely interior decorated, I would suggest this for whether it be a small group of 3 to a larger party. read more

New Chinese restaurant with a very clean modern interior that gives off fine dining vibes. Hot and Sour soup with Chinese doughnuts - Very good hot and sour soup that had the right amount of slow heat build up without being too sour to drink. There's enoki mushroom/pork/some sort of pork or duck blood chunks in the soup as well. One gripe was it came at end of meal. Stir fried green beans and eggplant - decent nothing special just a good vegi side dish Wagyu and oyster mushroom - super delicious, beef cubes were really tender and the mushroom cubes were springy and fun to eat, very good slightly sweet sauce Garlic fried prawns - very garlicky and had a slight grill aroma and taste, perfect dish to go with some rice, was a little overcooked on the hot plate though Steamed sea bass - very fresh tasting and had the traditional soy based broth/sauce, fish was a little overcooked though and wish it was a bit firmer Pan fried soup dumplings - just average, nothing super special but they did come out piping hot and filled with soup Overall the meal was good but the price was a little higher for Chinese food. Some of the dishes I felt were worth the price tag but others not so much. read more

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Newly opened Chinese restaurant in Milpitas! They specialize in Suzhou cuisine, which is from the region near my hometown - so I definitely wanted to check it out. The interior is very clean and modern, and the staff were very friendly. They only take reservations for parties of six or more, so we walked in shortly after they opened and were seated right away. We ordered a few dishes from the menu, and my favorites were the Shanghai soup bun, shrimp noodles, rice cake with red bean and date filling, and the vegetable mushroom tofu soup. Overall, the ingredients were fresh, and the flavors leaned on the lighter side. read more

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Luv it when a restaurant tries... Decor emulates a restaurant in certain era in Jiangnan area of China, within which includes cities like Shanghai as an example. They even brought a show with a pair of singers & Classical Chinese instrument musician. They would perform every so often taking breaks in between. Definitely cool if u like that kind of things. Food & cuisine are mostly from that province. I peruse the menu and found many classic dishes. I wanted a casual din. So, only ordered a few simpler dishes and to my surprise, everything tastes ok to very good. My favs in the five dishes are the 生煎包 (fried dumpling) 4.5 * and 菜飯 （rice with bacon & veggies) 5* all other dishes (see pics) are about 3.5* to 4* Need to come back to try the signature dishes of this cuisine that includes a fried fish dish & braised bacon meat & pork meat ball & many others... (reserve the right to update score after trying them) The chairs are interestingly Chinese but not with modern comfort. The table settings are very nice and shows the owner spent $$$ for the tableware. Service is nice & friendly but not too attentive. Room for improvement. The way the dishes came out could be more logical ... soup came almost last and main dish came first followed by appetizer and a veggie dish. read more

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Cute interior. Chinese design wood chairs and tables with calligraphy and photos on the walls. Mostly tables for 4, few semi private larger tables for groups. Pretty bright. No music. Used QR code at your table to order. Service was so-so. Didn't really seem to be quick nor that attentive. Squirrel shaped fish - pretty strong sweet sour sauce, not that sophisticated. Fish was decently done. Not over fried. Because of the sauce I would say this dish becomes more of an Americanized Chinese food. Gorgon sweet milk- nicely presented, nice delicate, mild but sweet flavor. Not sure worth the $$ though. Good to try once at least. Rice cake in garden- dry type rice, most traditional dish. Little on dry side. Flavor ok. Soup very salty, don't expect to drink much. Shrimp pretty ok, meatballs seem good quality, veggy just ok. Overall I would not come back. Even if they had the performers here. Just too many good, cheaper competitors in area. read more

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Tastes like home!! Suzhou/shanghai/jiangnan flavors that can be hard to find. Plenty of seating indoors and was nice and clean. Service was extremely fast as well. Only downside is that we did feel like the portion sizes could have been slightly bigger. read more

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Good food. Ordered the Hong Kong Style Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs (this dish was ok), King Oyster Mushroom & Wagyu Beef (good), and Honey Glazed Soy Braised Beef (not bad; mildly sweet). I would like to try some other items here to get a better idea of what the signature dishes are. This place is a little pricier than the average Chinese restaurant but food is tasty. Interior is nice and clean. I don't know too many restaurants that serve Jiangnan/Suzhou cuisine so I say kudos for the originality. I heard this style of cuisine tends to be on the sweeter side compared to dishes from other regions of China. I did taste the sweetness but it's mild, so I would say it's tolerable for most Asian palates. Located in the Lion Supermarket plaza. read more

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Our first time today, we decided to check out this place with typical Shanghai dishes. The food was above average of most Shanghai restaurants. Positives: Shanghai fried rice was tasty. We liked the Squirrel fish, the *sauces* of short rib and eel. Lacking: (1) Chinese tradition is drinking tea. We were served with ice water! (2) Menu is QR code web based. Menu has no Chinese while the translation in English was not precise. It was hard to figure out what is what. Why not make printed menu? (Attached receipt with both English and Chinese.) (3) First course served was Lotus root desert while Chinese tradition desert is last course! (4) Short rib made from stewed meat, not the Shanghai deep fried crispy short rib. (5) Eel was from frozen and the texture was mushy. (6) The rice in the fried rice was a little under cooked. (7) Service was minimum while business was not busy. The least they can do is changing plates while fish had bones, short rib had bones, food had different sauces in the plate. Overall, we can taste the authenticity, but there is something lacking! read more

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This is my third time coming and I tried four new dishes on top of a dish I tried previously today. I seriously enjoyed all the dishes! Portions for some of the dishes were small but the taste was great and I never feel uncomfortable after eating. Service overall was good and one of the servers was even careful on deciding where to place the dishes since our whole table was full. Only small suggestion is that the other came to ask our table and the table next to us how we're liking the dish. The table next to us had two people and each ordered a small meal. Both our table and their table said the food was great so later that table next to us who had two people each received a dessert in a cup and was told it was on the house but our table of three people didn't get any. It doesn't leaves a good impression on customers when treatment isn't the same and it's done out in the open when both tables expressed a liking for the food. Also, it wasn't like we ordered only a little (ordered 5 dishes for 3 people). Interesting chinese opera like music was playing in the background today and about four tables were filled throughout our dinner. Chef's cooking is seriously delicious! Price for the portions you get are on the higher end but food quality is good. The seats are also very comfortable and I still love their complimentary appetizer. read more

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Was very excited about this restaurant opening, finally a new Southern China restaurant open in East Bay(kind of). Restaurant's deco is nice, simple and elegant. Services are super nice and very attentive but the food was a big disappointment. Not many options from the menu, and the food tasted very much like pre-made then re-heat. Had very high expectation for the Shrimp Meat with Fresh Gorgon Fruit, it turned out to be a big disappointment because the shrimp was very fishy. I understand it's hard to get fresh river shrimp here but it's not hard to use ocean shrimp to make this dish tasty. We had to mix with a lot of vinegar to make the shrimp edible. Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish $66.70, they used frozen pre-made package for this dish. The sauce was nice (pre made and ship from China), fish was not crispy which means they just re-heat it, not cooked from the kitchen. Most of the dish tasted like re heat because the color of the food just way too dark. Any dish with soy sauce will turn darker and darker after each time re heat it. They completely destroyed Huaiyang Crab Roe Large Meatball Soup , it just 3 very dry meat ball. The chef basically just needs to heat up the pre-made food. Kind of like my kids cook the left ver at home. I give 2 starts, 1 for the ambiance, 1 for the service. Food in general is high price with low quality(3 of us spent over $320) If you have never tasted authentic Jiang Nan cuisine and want listen to a little bit Pingtan during meal then you can try this place. We will not go back. read more

This is our first time try this place. They looked really authentic Liang Nan. The foods were taste good, but the portion was not big. The price is too high. If I real wanted to eat Liang Nan foods and I rather go to the China to eat. They have over charged the price of the dish. Because they think this is authentic Liang Nan read more

Oh my God, I cannot believe I never knew about this place sooner. I've never had authentic northern Chinese food, and this blew my mind. Everything was so flavorful yet so clean and the restaurant is so spacious and clean. read more

A Truly Outstanding Dining Experience! Our server checked in frequently to make sure everything was to our liking, and the restaurant, including the restrooms, was spotless. The tableware and tables themselves looked brand new! This was, without a doubt, the best "Pine Nut Fish" I've had in the Bay Area! It was also incredibly large - definitely a must-try. The Peking duck was another highlight; the skin was perfectly crispy and completely grease-free. Plus, it came with hawthorn berries to wrap inside, which was a fantastic touch! I also absolutely loved the sweet rice porridge, preserved egg, and the cheesecake. I'm already planning my next visit! read more

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We went there for lunch. The set lunch specials were quite tasty and good value. They also has a lot of varieties. The service was good and friend. The place was new and clean, have some Jiang Nan feel. Will go back to try more dishes. read more

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I just don't get what's appealing about this place. I'd tolerate it if the prices weren't absurd, but the food was just unbelievably mid, food came out incredibly slow, and for the prices? I just can't justify this whatsoever. To top it off even the water tastes weird read more

Looking forward to going back and trying more dishes. Great service and attentive friendly staff. I enjoyed the furniture and food ware too. Every dish was delicious and I would highly recommend going back. read more

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Impressed! The food was fresh and very flavorful. Servers were attentive and the restaurant was fairly busy for early lunch. Newish restaurant with newish decor. Will come back again. 0. Free wood ear appetizer! I love wood ear so this won us over as we sat down. 1. Homemade Black Bean Tofu. - The best dish we got. Soft and deep fried tofu. Similar to japanese egg tofu but made fresh w/ black bean. The tofu was made with black bean so it makes it grey but doesn't really have the fermented black bean taste. It was still very good. 2. Wok Fried Yunnan Wild Mushrooms Very nice, sauted w/ butter? Very flavorful. 3. Suzhou Style Vegetarian Stir Fry Simple dish w/ lotus root, wood ear mushroom, celery. 4. Rice Cake in the Garden. Was expecting more from this dessert. Not very sweet but so so. read more

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A very clean restaurant. Warm service! The dishes are authentic as I'm from Jiangsu. I will take my family here next time. read more

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We got takeout from here and it was great. Fish with fermented juice is so delicious, highly recommend! I also enjoyed the steamed pork belly and lotus. Suzhou style poached pork belly noodles was not bad but nothing special. read more

Food: 0.5 out of 5 - horrible taste Service: 2.5 out 5 Ambiance: 4 out 5 Price: 0.5 out 5 - because terrible flavor I won't eat again even is free Location: don't matters Parking: who cares * Ordered 5 dishes - NONE of them close to ok read more

Good vibe, and delicious food here. Enjoyed the performance with my family. highly recommend Squirrel - shaped fish ！！！ read more

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Food's good & place is very clean. Liked the simple but elegant decor. Lotus stuffed with sticky rice was great & not easy to find in other restaurants. Ribs, crispy buns, & pickled vegetables & pork fried rice all very good. Dishes came slow & only 2 waitresses, so need a little patience to dine there. Also the place quite noisy. I will still dine there again read more

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Went there for early dinner tonight. Terrible. After walking in, there were a couple playing some chinese musical instrument & either singing or talking some foreign language. Total annoyance throughout dinner. Paying customers should be allowed to eat in peace. My sister treated us, but I looked at the menu, absolutely overpriced. To add insult to i jury, they have no paper menus! Imagine how's that like for someone like me with glaucoma issues. The wrap for the peking duck was ice cold. The waitress even neglected to remove the saran wrap from the peking duck condiments. Unbelievable. I don't care for chinese food too much, but the waiter couldn't even understand we want some vinegar with the shrimp dish. The egg rolls have nothing inside, I think they're charging $3 each. Once when the waitress removed a dish, she came back with the bowl & asked if we still wanted some remnants left inside by pointing inside. That was nice but why just transferred that to a little bowl automatically? When the soup dish bowl came out, the waitress just left? How were going to drink it with no bowls & spoons5? The wait staff is nice, but they need to be better trained for the food prices they're charging. The kid sitting next to me didn't even had a table setting until we asked. Even the table water jar has a weird cap, I spilled the water twice. Glass bottle on a glass table top don't really go well together, good thing it didn't shatter. Would I go back? No. Especially not if I'm going to pay for it. read more

Authentic and amazing pseudo delicacies truly delicious. My mother traveled to this new restaurant and the local performers were very authentic. I reminded her of her native land. The food was delicious and the tea was very special. We enjoyed it very much as service was excellent and the food was delicious. read more

The wait for food is ridiculously long - even for steam rice!!! Food is ok, nothing to rave about. Servers need to be trained - rude and ignorant. read more

The taste is good. Finally, there is an alternative to spicy food in the Bay Area. The quality of Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area, a food desert, is getting worse and worse. I hope more delicious Chinese food will come to the Bay Area. read more

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Food is amazing. Jellyfish is the best cooked jellyfish i've ever had in my life. Will come back for more jellyfish in the future for sure.

Authentic Jiang Nan cuisine with very nice decorations and dining environment. Suzhou ping tan singing performance during dining. Great service. Food is delicious but choice is limited. Price is on the high side. read more