I've passed this place at least a dozen times since it opened a few years back. It says Cajun, but looks Chinese and I think that's a good summary. As I said eating my food, I just sort of people watch to notice people from all walks of life coming to eat here. I saw mall workers, I saw people try the free sample, I saw what it looked like people coming from outside in just for this place. The price for what you get is excellent. I had Habanero chicken, fried rice and potatoes with a large coke. The chicken was expectedly spicy, the fried rice unexpectedly had better flavor than panda and overall I felt quite satisfied with the portions. After my meal I just sat and people watched, always fun to do. Will definitely come back. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - People in the know lining up. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

This is in the food court of Oakridge mall in south San Jose. They give samples of their Bourbon chicken and it def draws people in! I got the bourbon chicken and honey coated one (similar to orange chicken) and the fish. I also tried the spicy mango chicken that was good. It's similar to Panda Express that you can get rice or chow mein and 2 or 3 items. I thought it was a little salty but not too greasy like some places. read more

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It's so rare to find a meal for less than $15. You can pick from a selection of rice/noodles and different meat options. I chose the spicy chicken with fried rice. It was delicious and pretty filling. A good option for a quick, no frill meal. Friendly staff as well. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Spicy Chicken with Fried Rice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was terrible no sauce on my bourbon chicken fried rice was taste less the blackened chicken had no seasoning

I love this place!! My son and his mother introduced me a while back and I always stop here when I go to the mall which is not often. Bourbon chicken and glazed chicken along with some white rice YUM!! Brought my cousin and she was surprised herself. Food is so flavory read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Front side - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Tasteful selection of on the go food in mall food court . I come here sometimes with my children to eat and dine in when we are walking around. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Combination late of sweet sour chicken and rice and noddles veggies. Selection of place sections are available in food court. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Horrible customer service. Not expecting the greatest customerservice, it's a food court. But I was expecting some courtesy. I was there yesterday, 2/17/25 around 3pm with my daughter. We decided to give this place a try. Since I wasn't sure how things worked and didn't have my glasses with me... I asked the lady behind the counter if they had combos or if were drinks separate. Her response was whatever it says up there... pointing to the signs. She then went to the back without saying she'd be back, I'll be with you in a moment, nothing!!! We waited a few minutes then two women came and waited as well without being greeted from the back or even acknowledged. After a few minutes, we left. The lady never came back. She must have forgot to tell us it was her break time. Can't tell you how the food was. The service was enough to not want to try it. Cajun Grill at Oakridge Mall in San Jose, CA... please retrain your employees. read more

I came here dragging my feet. Since my past visits/eats here were pretty disastrously salty, I really didn't want to waste my time here. My guy insisted and here I am... completely blown away!! I purchased a bourbon chicken combo w/ steamed veggies and cajun potatoes on a bed of white rice. First and foremost, THAT BOURBON CHICKEN SAUCE IS FIIIIIIIIRE!! I'm not sure why my last visit compared to this one was polar opposites but I won't complain. You could drizzle that on just about anything and make it delicious!!!! The chunks of chicken were thoroughly cooked, some being charred & burnt but that was minimal. The potatoes had a little bit of spice, the perfect amount of thickness, and was cooked throughout. Nothing was horrendously salty. 4 stars. I'm pretty skeptical due to all of the inconsistencies but if Cajun Grill can come through like this each time, Oakridge's location has converted me over from Great Mall. read more

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Yum We were doing some quick shopping and we got hungry so why not try out "Kelly's" Cajun Grill as a Kelly, haha! The employee who was working, an older gentlemen gave us samples and that helped us decide what we wanted. He was super sweet and the portions were great! For $10 after tax, this is not bad! Definitely a place to go to. Try stuff before you get it! read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - honey crispy chicken, chow mein, & veggies - $10 smt after tax - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

My 10 year old son went to the Milpitas location he was very unhappy with what he ordered the employee gave him two orders he didn't want vegetables and orange chicken plus the fried rice had to much salt in it he couldn't eat it I normally go to the one at Oakridge mall in san jose but the l Iocation one doesn't know how to cook or keep their food long enough in the fryer never going there again and I'm going to tell my friends and family to avoid that place waste of my money read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - It's supposed to be mushroom chicken. orange chicken and supposed to be teriyaki chicken not vegetables with very salty fried rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love Kelly's Cajun! Everything is high quality and made very well. All the items are fresh and tasty. Bourbon chicken and blackened fish are my favorite's - both super flavorful, juicy, and just the right amount of spice. It always boggles my mind to see so few people in line here. It's truly delicious and fresh. Next time, give Kelly's Cajun a try. You won't be disappointed. 10/10 recommend! read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Blackened Fish 10/10 delicious and moist - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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I have somewhat of a conflicting view on this spot, but I honestly feel like overall I had a pleasant experience, and the food was good. after trying some leftovers from this place from my father, my husband and I decided to come here as a date lunch sort of experience. It's located in the food court of the Oakridge shopping mall so it was really Close and easy to find. We went inside and located it fairly quickly, there was just the one employee working there but she was very nice and offered to give us samples to try some of the food out first. We tried the black pepper chicken and the mango habanero chicken, and we liked both, so we decided to each get a plate here. It's essentially the same process as panda express, you pick a side and then you pick your two entrées. My husband opted for the rice with the mango habanero chicken as well as the bourbon chicken. I opted for the noodles with the black pepper chicken and the honey glazed chicken. They did also have a fish option and some shrimp but I was really in the mood for chicken, so that's what I stuck to. As far as getting what you pay for, I feel like you get more denser food for what you pay for if you're comparing to panda. I believe the price was roughly the same though, so in terms of if you're trying to save money, I think it's up to personal preference on what you like. In regards to the taste of everything, I honestly believe that the chickens had the best flavor, and the black pepper chicken I have to say, probably could have done with more of a kick. I think I'm used to spicier black pepper chicken, or just more pepper in it I'm not sure. They did have little slices of jalapeño in it, so that was nice, but it wasn't as much of a kick as I thought I was going to get upon ordering it. The honey glaze chicken was absolutely delicious, it reminded me somewhat of the orange chicken from panda express, but much sweeter, and without a ton of breading around it. The only issue with my food that I had was the noodles and I say that hesitantly because I really did enjoy them. However, I don't believe that they had much flavor to them. When I tried them, I thought maybe the bite I had was just not dipped or mixed in whatever sauce was on them, but I looked throughout the portion I was served, and it looked almost like the sauce they use is a butter or oil based sauce, I'm not too sure. Either way I think if the black pepper chicken on my plate had more of a kick, it would've been more enjoyable to eat the noodles because they would've been a nice contrast to the spiciness that would have built in my mouth. My husband liked all of his food, he especially like the bourbon chicken and had no complaints whatsoever. We each got a drink, I got a lemonade and he got a tea and I think total for the two meals and two drinks we paid $33 or something around there. Overall, I really did enjoy the food, some improvements could have been made for sure, but the employee was nice, we enjoyed our time out, and I would still come back here again! read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Noodles/ pepper chicken/ honey glazed chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Not sure why it only got three stars. This is definitely a four-star fast food place. Sure, this is not a sit down restaurant where you can expect amazing service and fabulous food. But if you want good, salad, tasty food at reasonable prices in the mall, this is a great place to go. I don't normally review chain restaurant, but there are so few of these I don't know if it qualifies as a chain. In my life, I've only found two and they were on opposite coasts.Could be that I just don't eat at malls that much, but I love this place. If you want tasty Cajun like food, this is the place to go. FOOD: I have had authentic Cajun food, and this is more like Cajun adjacent. It's like panda express meets the south. But I really love the flavors! Bourbon chicken is good, pepper chicken is great, blackened fish is tasty, blackened chicken is also good. They serve their food with your choice of noodles or fried rice (or half-and-half) which of course is not exactly Cajun, but it sure taste good. Overall, just glad to have Kelley's Cajun grill back of my life! Also, try the honey chicken. SERVICE: solid. Not the most super friendly people in the world, but they do their job really well and pack your to go box with a ton of food. Really, how can you ask for anything more from a fast food place? They are nice and serve you quickly. COST: The cost is incredibly reasonable considering the amount of food you get. Always go for the combo platter and maximize your food takeaway. You will definitely have enough for two meals. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Seafood and chicken combo platter - love the pepper chicken and the blackened fish. Fried rice is also terrific and noodles are solid - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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I go to visit my friend at work at least twice a week. And we always get the Bourbon Chicken. It is AMAZING!! Her daughter absolutely loves the Honey Glazed Chicken! And it's really the only place we go to eat here at the food court in Oakridge Mall. I get the bowl and it's only $6.99 and you get tons of food. If I am hungry or sharing, I'll get the plate which is only $8.99. I also really like the mango habanero or pepper chicken. Definitely the best spot here! read more

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I come here for one item and one item only: the bourbon chicken. It's delicious. The other items are ok, but it's just average mall court Chinese fast food. The "chow mein" here is made with spaghetti though, so I always get rice instead. (It's better to pick up the sauce from bourbon chicken anyway.) read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - 2 item combo: bourbon chicken, mango habanero chicken, and fried rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

My wife and I managed to find a movie to see so of course it was off to the Cajun Grill for dinner for me!! I had my usual brown dinner and it was an A+++++ as usual. The server really filled up the container so I am all set for dinner tonight as well!!! You just cannot lose with Cajun Grill! read more

Today is 08/21 with 90 degree temperatures. I occasionally walk my dog thru Oakridge Westfield shopping center. Today we stopped by Kelly's Cajun Grill and asked for some water. The blonde Mexican lady refused me service unprovoked. I asked again (tactfully) for a plastic 8 oz cup I saw at the register and a little bit of tap water for my dog. Again the rude blonde Mexican lady with heavy makeup refused. I acknowledged her resistance and was able to get water for my dog at their neighbors food booth. Completely unprovoked and rude behavior by the staff here. Judging by other people's experience, go eat somewhere else. Word of advice from a +40 year San Jose native. If you want your business to succeed, make sure you take care of all prospective customers. Side Note: There's a reason why they're the only food booth w/o a line on a busy Sunday afternoon (12:30pm) read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was terrible chicken was dry and over satured in chili oil and the cashier refused to sell me a refilled lemonade at a refill price.

230pm. Food court in Oakridge. Staff was friendly. Offered samples of meats. Tried spicy chicken with steamed vegetables and chow mien. It was eatable. Won't be back. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Spicy chicken chow mein steamed veggies - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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Not everything is on the menu. They would ask you for a second item, which costs more of course. The price of 2 item is just not there. Yhey seriously need to redesign that menu. Bourbon chicken is a bit sweet, but kids should love it. It's just a little bit different than teriyaki read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

The service was horrible today, I was the only person placing an order, it was 11:11am, the lady waiting on me was definitely not happy about having to work today, she was rude and if my sister didn't really want the food I would have left ..She was very rude and disrespectful to her customers and if she is not happy with her job maybe she should find somewhere else to work!!!!! read more

I was asked if I wanted a sample as I walked by and the orange chicken was so good, I was curious to try the rest. I enjoyed their noodles, rice, Cajun shrimp and ofc the orange chicken. I went back to buy more for later. Definitely a hidden gem!!! Customer service is very good, not too sure what's up with the other reviews! This place deserves a 5 star all day long! (Decided to leave a review mid-meal, so my food is half eaten in the pic, but y'all can tell it still looks bomb!) read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - Chow mein, fried rice, Cajun shrimp, orange chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Outstanding customer service !! I really enjoy certain items on their menu but when we went there today, they had run out of the item that I really wanted. The lady at the counter saw my frustration and called me back and said that she would check with the cook if he would be willing to make it for me even though it was half an hour to closing time. The cook came out and they talked and sure enough, he obliged and the item was ready and steaming hot in less than 10 minutes. Such care and customer service has now become a rare commodity and is a breath of fresh air in the Bay Area. Of course, their food is wonderful too. read more

Tried it out because staff was a little friendly, The only problem is the food is a 2 level Now I know why no one was in line waiting to order read more

Potatoes- cold and pretty bland, still ate them tho Chow Mein- literal spaghetti noodles w few veggies but pretty good with some salt Bourbon Chicken- very juicy and delicious Pepper Chicken- so good, reminded me of crispy pork belly in a way. read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - chowmein, bourbon chicken, eggroll, pepper chicken, potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

Says it's open at a 10 am ...... all the lights are on but no food or server???!!! I seen the guy checking on the steam water but he quickly ran to the back when I was going to ask how long the food was going to take to cook? I certainly don't want to stand her until 11:00 , so it would of been nice if they were open on time or at least have a phone number or sever to ask a question! read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - the counter area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE WALKING AWAY OR THEY WILL ARGUE AND FIGHT YOU ABOUT IT AFTERWARD!!!!! I was served moldy noodles in my plate. I am a regular and usually never have an issue with the food but the one time I did have an issue it was because I was served moldy noodles that were VISIBLY really molded. I barely touched the plate by the time I had realized the noodles were bad. When I went back to exchange for a new fresh plate the old hispanic lady working there decided to argue with me and fight about how the noodles I was served were "normal, and that's what they look like" while laughing at me as if that was obvious to her. Mind you, I showed them the plate and they looked at the noodles and yet she still tried to convince me nothing was wrong. The other guy next to her knew that I was not in the wrong but yet he only stood to the side while she argued back and forth with me about why she isn't required to give me a fresh plate of food. I told her okay that's fine, you can either give me fresh food or give me a refund and that'll be that. She then got mad and told the other worker to "just give her the new noodles and that's it". Like no, the noodles touched everything else on my plate and that is basic food handling 101. First you can't just replace the molded item if it came into contact with something else and Second, you cannot serve me a new item on my plate because as a food handler you do not know what I did to my plate and you are risking cross contamination with my germs and bodily fluids coming into contact with your utensils. Long story short, when I let her know I could've easily just taken a picture and send it to a health inspector or get her into possible trouble with the owner due to her obvious lack of food safety training and carelessness with the food itself, she groaned and demanded her other coworker to "just give her the food already" while rolling her eyes and waving me off in a disrespectful manner. I never had any negative things to say about this place seeing as it's honestly my favorite go to spot in the mall since I am there multiple times a week. After today however, I would not be comfortable eating the food they say is "cooked fresh daily". I wish I would've gotten a picture before she aggressively ripped it from my hands and angrily threw it into their trash can. This could've been a simple and fast exchange without any unpleasantries but she decided to pick a fight with me and it seemed almost a bit too personal for my liking. Maybe she had a bad day or something but that is not an excuse to behave in such manner with customers (regulars or not). I do not wish I'll on people but I honestly hope she gets let go because this is a serious risk of foodborne illnesses spreading around in an already high illness rate season. She is a danger and a HUGE liability to this restaurant and any food company. I also didn't end up eating the new plate of food since my stomach was upset about the molded food from earlier. I will update if I end up sick later today or tomorrow. I really hope I do not end up with food poisoning read more

First time being to a resturant where you can't get a cup of water with your order. Only option was to pay for a bottle of water, or pay for a cup of soda. read more

Smoked a few bowls in the parking garage with my girlfriend and we stopped here and it was hella good read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - That bitch empty - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

This review is specifically for Fernando - an employee there at the restaurant. My son lost his wallet in Oakridge mall and not only did Fernando find it but he came to our home and dropped it off a few hours later. My son was supposed to fly out of town in a few days and wouldn't have had his ID or money to take with him so this was an amazing gift Fernando gave him. He wouldn't take any money as a thank you......he wanted to show his daughter what the right thing to do was......and he did. What an incredible human being! He has restored our faith in humanity and kept my son from missing out on his trip. We will be forever grateful and we hope the restaurant knows what an incredible employee they have in Fernando. Give him a big raise!!! read more

I was compelled to try Kelly's Cajun Grill after being given a few samples by the employees. I tried their 2 most popular entrees, the Honey Glazed Chicken and the Bourbon Chicken and let me tell you, they were sooo good! The honey chicken is sweet, and savory and I love the batter they use. The bourbon chicken (which I wasn't sure about before tasting) is savory and and the bourbon sauce is so good that I find myself trying to scoop up what's left after I finish the chicken. For my sides I get half fried rice and half Cajun potatoes. The fried rice is simple but tastes buttery and flavorful. Also has a nice egg taste to it though egg is not included. The Cajun potatoes have a wonderful seasoning on them that adds light spice. They also give out generous portions. Sometimes I will split a plate with my husband. The employees are always helpful and are more than willing to oblige if we have any questions or would like to sample one of the entrees. So happy I gave this place a try! read more

Kelly's Cajun Grill - 2 chicken plate with bourbon chicken, honey glazed chicken, fried rice and Cajun potatoes! So good! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Jose, California

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When I saw the sign Cajun Grill, I was expecting Cajun food. This place is more like a Panda Express, since it is mainly Asian food. There was a server handing out samples of Lemon Chicken and Bourbon chicken. The lemon chicken was delicious, and it reminded me of Panda's orange chicken. We decided to give this place a try. Customers can buy meals with 1, 2 or 3 sides. Most of the items sold are chicken items, too. They also have chow mein and fried rice. My husband didn't really like their chow mein, since it tasted different. The fried rice was ok, too. Overall, I would probably come back to just order the lemon chicken or bourbon chicken. read more

This is my favorite place to grab food at the mall. I always get the same thing- fried rice and bourbon chicken. The workers are so nice. I recommend ordering what I get. read more

Took my son to the food court for lunch and I regrettably ate here, ordered the bourbon chicken plate and it tasted good but not 2 hours later I can't get off the toilet, squirting all over the place and this is a guy that has an iron clad stomach read more

I ordered so part of this is my fault. Saw "cajun" and was hoping for some dirty rice and beans maybe a hush puppy or banana fritter. Wasn't expecting lo mein, egg rolls, and five variations of sweet and sour chicken. In what way is this "cajun"? read more

This place is fire, idk why the reviews are so low, the chickens tasty and theres hellah options... it tastes authentic.. I'm at the one in oakridge.. Bomb!!!!!!! Better then Sarku! Try it!! They let you sample whatever read more

We've been waiting for our food for over an hour now. Waitress told us that our food would be out in 5 mins and 25 mins later it's still not here. Probably bit a coincidence because this happened the last time I came too. Food was ok however. read more

Good Bourbon chicken here. ,although it could be a little less sugary.Curiously enough there is a lot of Chinese items here like lo mein and fried rice.The portions are good, and there is a good choice of veggie sides like broccoli and corn.Standard bottled drinks available.Good value for the whole family because they have both spicy and non-spicy items. read more

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT. Last night we were overcharged for every meal. The senior member of the crew was operating the cash register. The shrimp etouffee was spicy and good, but the portion was small. The potatoes and steamed vegetables were cold and stale. Bottom Line: Not bad for mall food, but check your receipt. Really. read more

Wow, a Cajun food choice in the mall. Then reality sets in! While the food is fine if you wanted Chinese fast food from a mall, Kelly's Cajun Grill is as Cajun as Pizza Hut claiming it's gourmet food. Cajon food is just a claim, not actual reality. The food didn't even try to be Cajun. The Shrimp Étouffée could have been from Panda Express with some additional chilies added. I have to admit, this is my fault; I'm in a mall! read more