Love the place. Have been here for several times for different entries. All are great. Would be better if 1. boosters are available for toddlers. 2. No snacks are provided at the beginning for the kids. Otherwise the kids won't eat the food. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It is our first time to be here! Very delicious and authentic China northeastern food. It makes me homesick

My first time trying iron pot stew, and it exceeded my expectations. We ordered the fish stew with traditional corn cakes, and everything was delicious. The fish was fresh and tender, and the broth was rich and flavorful without being overly salty. The vegetables soaked up all the flavors from the stew, making them just as enjoyable as the main dish. The corn cakes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for dipping into the broth. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, with a unique atmosphere that made the experience feel authentic and memorable. The staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to explain the menu and recommend dishes. It's not easy to find authentic Northeastern Chinese iron pot stew in the Bay Area, so this was a pleasant surprise. Great food, generous portions, and a fun dining experience. I will definitely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to try something different. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen is one of the very few spots in the South Bay serving Northeastern Chinese cuisine, and the flavors are genuinely authentic. That said, Dongbei food is known for its oversized, family-style portions - and this place doesn't follow that tradition. Dishes are noticeably smaller than what you'd expect from the cuisine, which is worth knowing before you order. The cold dish selection is a strong point - there's a good variety of appetizers and small sides that work well for sharing. The Stewed Pot Goose is available, but it's priced significantly higher than most other items on the menu and may not feel proportionate to the portion size. The rest of the menu represents the cuisine reasonably well and flavors are on point. Service is efficient and food comes out promptly. The interior is decorated in a Northeastern Chinese style. Parking is plentiful right outside the unit, which is a practical plus on El Camino Real. A solid option if you're looking to try Dongbei cuisine in the area. Just be mindful of portion sizes and check the price on the goose before committing. read more

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Before I get to the review, let me first start with all the things that are great. The people are very nice. The restaurant is very clean. The QR-code menus work well. The seats are comfortable. The food pricing is fine. It smells good inside. The parking lot is sufficiently sized. The location is relatively convenient. They take credit cards. Solely based on those things, Ni Chou Sha would get 5 stars. Unfortunately, we also have to include the food in a restaurant review, and this was unfortunately not very good. This is not to say the food was using poor quality ingredients - everything was fresh. It's just that the dishes themselves are not very appealing. I've eaten a lot of regional varieties of Chinese food and this is my first time trying this cuisine, and while I went in with an open mind I just couldn't get past how bland and boring everything was. We started with Five Color Jelly Noodles. This is like vegetables and flat wide noodles with a sesame paste sauce. It tasted a little bit like sesame, that's it. Next we had Dongbei Chunky Soup, which is like congee with some chopped up vegetables inside. It reminded me of some kind of bland canned food you'd give to a baby. Not that it tasted bad, it just didn't taste like anything. Stir Fried Chile Pepper with Tofu Skin was next, requested extra spicy. It tasted like pure nothing. Some good textures but absolutely no flavor. Not even slightly spicy either. The peppers in the dish had to have been bell peppers, they weren't even remotely hot. After that the last of the side dishes came, Stir Fried Pork Intestines. I am somewhat wary of these as poorly cleaned intestines can be unpleasant to eat. But these had zero smell and were very tender. But aside from the faintest hint of soy sauce, again, it was very bland. Finally, the iron pots, Ni Chou Sha's claim to fame. We ordered two, the Fish Stew and the Northeastern One-Pot Pork Stew. Side note: these pots INDIVIDUALLY can serve 6 people. So don't come here thinking you'll try a couple pots with your group of 4. One pot is gigantic. Also, if you're at one of the tables with two depressions, be warned that one side of the table will have to exit the table for the pot to be put down. These iron pots are actually rather inconvenient to eat out of, as I would learn. The fish stew came with about a pound of noodles, these giant pieces of cornbread, and a ton of cabbage. Buried within were some slices of pork and an indeterminate fish which had barely any texture. This dish was a little spicy, which was good, but it had zero other flavor. Not salty, not sour, not soy, not herbaceous - just some heat. And everything was brown or greenish-brown. Textures of all the things beside the fish were fine but I just couldn't get past the taste. The pork pot was a bit less successful. For some reason it seemed to have the funky intestine smell that I expected the intestines to have, which was off putting. This might just be a personal thing as everyone else in my group said they actually preferred it. It's always good to try new things, and my taste may be different than others. But bottom line the food just doesn't appeal to me. read more

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Support a new and interesting spot in the plaza! NiChouSha has some kinks to work out, but man does it have potential. Food is generally good, they just need to work on some parts of their logistics. Staff are thoroughly welcoming and the interior is a rather playful and energetic mood. Representing a cuisine in China I'm not too familiar with (dongbei/north east), the naming conventions on the menu could use some work but good is generally quite tasty. The liangpi is fantastic and remarkably fresh/chewy noodles. Some of the best noodles texture wise I've had this side of the Pacific. Mild mala with a creamy sauce. The main entrees are quite full of deep fried things. Even the "braised pork and eggplant" was actually deep fried. Deliciously deep fried, but deep fried. Sweet and sour pork was also very deep fried. They were a few too many deep fried things that visit, but texture was spot on crunchy, but definitely made to be eaten with rice. Iron pots are great for groups but definitely something that's confusing since the pictures have bread in them but they don't actually come with any. Nor any rice either. However flavorwise they definitely need plenty of carbs to soak up the rich sauce. The spicy chicken iron pot is legit asian spicy though so no holds barred for the weak. However, I can vouch that they are most delicious. That said, the whole side dish buffet thing is quite confusing. Staff seem to say one thing but practically do another. Iron pots get a free dish each but you get charged per plate. You are expected to bring that plate back otherwise you get charged again(?). We ended up with an extra charge despite two iron pots. Yet the server explained it as "all you can eat". Conflicting info. Definitely a wonky spot of service. read more

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Special and DongBei style decoration. Very clean place. Attentative service. The BBQ skillet of Beef, pork and lamb are amazing juicy meat. read more

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This place is pretty interesting! It specialized in Northeastern Chinese food. Their speciality is giant stew pots that get cooked at your table. A pot is pretty big. It will feed 2 very hungry people, but I think the portion size is closer to 3-4. We ordered the liang pi noodles and I liked them! They were very slippery but I liked the slightly spicy and creamy sauce. It felt refreshing. We tried the pork with pickled Napa cabbage dish and I liked it! The sourness of the pickled vegetables came through but it wasn't super strong. It was a bit salty and I really think I could have used a side of white rice with it, but overall this was tasty. The pork was nice and easy to eat. They did have HUGE pork bones in there and they gave you plastic gloves so you can gnaw at them. We also ordered another chicken and potato iron stew dish. That one we chose medium spicy. We also ordered some of the buns with it. They were like long twisty mantou buns. The buns really absorbed the sauce and it was quite spicy. The overall broth was a bit spicy but not too bad. I thought the chicken was a little hard to eat since a lot of the pieces were bony. This flavor was not bad but also a bit salty. Once again I wish I had ordered some white rice on the side. The buffet line of sides was strange. They claimed it was unlimited but then it kind of wasn't? It was one plate per iron stew but you could get unlimited. They did not like it when multiple people came up to grab plates. So we grabbed two plates and just stuffed it to the brim, and then someone would go and fill up one plate later again. Overall I thought this place was decent, perhaps a bit on the saltier side, but I thought the flavors were not bad. Side note: my friend came back a few minutes before closing to use the restroom, and he went in, but they locked him in! He had to shimmy his way out of a loading dock area. That was a bit scary. read more

Authentic Chinese north eastern food cooked very well for big pot like fresh fish and pork etc. Nice environments. Delicious cold dishes. read more

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It's very authentic northeastern Chinese food. Not a lot like this restaurant in USA. Please come and try. Very delicious:) read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

很有东北装潢的烟火气，现炖现吃，食材新鲜入味。店内装修充满东北特色，氛围热闹又舒服。无论是家庭聚餐还是朋友小聚，都很适合，吃得暖胃也暖心。 A cozy spot with authentic Northeastern Chinese vibes. The iron-pot stew is freshly cooked, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. The rustic décor creates a warm and lively atmosphere, making it a great choice for family dinners, casual gatherings, or catching up with friends. read more

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Super authentic Chinese food with most customers speaking Chinese so you know the food is good! I ordered a few dishes to go which super easy in person. The tables and booths have built in Hot Pot stew for you to cook your meal. I ordered a hot pork intestines and vegetable dish along with a cold beef dish with noodles. They also packed me some spicy chili oil and chop sticks. If you and a group of 4 or 5 people decide to do the iron hot pot stew, it will be enough food for sure. There were a few tables doing this and having so much fun enjoying the authentic meal. The restaurant is very clean and everything looks brand new. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend anyone curious about an authentic Chinese restaurant to visit. I will return. 5 stars from Phish! read more

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This is our second time being here. The beef iron pot was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The atmosphere was perfect for a famiky with kids too. Can't wait to come back again and again read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very delicious Chinese food and nice environment! highly recommend!!! #nichousha #tieguodun read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

authentic northeastern spot!!! first spot in the bay with this type of food and i am mind blown! insanely delicious and authentic. they give a really good portion too for the price, and the side dishes are unlimited refills. very tasty and delicious. they have tons of northeastern dishes to choose from. the food is tender, tasty, and not too salty, or too spicy which was perfect. seevice was nice too and the ambiance in here is sooo cozy. definetly feel like you are transported back. they have very cute decorations and they have a membership status like they have back in china whatever you buy a certain amount, you get some extra food or additional money! definetly will come back here!! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Possibly the best and most authentic Chinese northeastern restaurant in Bay Area. It's Guo Bao Rou (think about orange chicken but with sliced pork and with lemon) is absolutely worth it. Perfect blend of crisp, savory and tart. Its best dish is the iron pot stew. You can pick any meat you want and they will make sure it's braised to perfection. Drench noodles / scallion roll with the soup and you will taste perfection. read more

average environment and medium food. The table is big, size is large bit the taste is average.

We ordered the Iron Pot Stewed Fish and had a great experience overall. The portion was very generous--around 3 pounds--and definitely filling, perfect for sharing with a group. The fish was extremely tender and well-flavored. What really stood out was that it had very, very few bones, which made it super easy and enjoyable to eat without constantly picking through. Overall, it's a hearty and satisfying dish. I would definitely come back for it! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - 铁锅炖大鱼 - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

超级无敌好吃！ 超级正宗！ 太棒了！ 无敌！ 不枉开车这么远！ 太好吃了！ 照片如图。 我一个非东北人吃这个都很顶！ 强推强推！ 超级无敌好吃！ 超级正宗！ 太棒了！ 无敌！ 不枉开车这么远！ 太好吃了！ 照片如图。 我一个非东北人吃这个都很顶！ 强推强推！ 超级无敌好吃！ 超级正宗！ 太棒了！ 无敌！ 不枉开车这么远！ 太好吃了！ 照片如图。 我一个非东北人吃这个都很顶！ 强推强推！ read more

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The food was pretty average. The duck wasn't cooked long enough and could have been more tender. Surprisingly, the glass noodles were the best part of the dish and had the most flavor. read more

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We have a party of 8 We order Goose pot & beef steak bbq Plenty of food left after dinner There're still have a lot left "to go" Services are decent Each table is separated with rooms Good atmosphere. read more

Great food! Good service! Di dao dong Bei Cai! Traditional north east China food! Great! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very authentic Chinese northeastern cuisine! The iron pot stewed fish is perfect. I love it! Will come to visit again! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Very authentic Chinese northeastern food! I love it!. - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a brand new restaurant with traditional northern eastern Chinese cuisine. The food was delicious and service was amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant interested in trying northeastern Chinese food! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Service was very friendly and we came at a weekday lunch time which didn't have many people. The food was delicious read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Guo bao rou - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Just tried a Dongbei-style Chinese restaurant and it really hit the spot. Super hearty, home-style food -- we shared a big pot with braised meat, potatoes, and fried buns/tofu soaking up a rich, savory sauce. Flavors were deep and comforting, and portions were generous (definitely meant for sharing). Service was simple but efficient, which fit the vibe. Great spot if you're craving Northern Chinese comfort food. Would come back with a group. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Iron pot with braised goose - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

铁锅炖！！在美国吃到了正宗的东北铁锅炖！锅包肉必须夸一下，外皮炸得特别脆，肉片也厚实，放凉了吃居然还是脆的。 铁锅炖本身也没得挑，食材新鲜，炖得非常入味。尤其是那个饼，吸满了汤汁，绝了。 整体品质很高，味道没槽点，爱吃东北菜的闭眼冲！ read more

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Very authentic and delicious Dongbei cuisine. Cheap price with great portion. 100% recommend read more

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Seems like they're accommodating for dishes that don't taste good. The environment feels Chinese though read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Water soup! This soup was real bussin it tastes like Ohio rizz. Jaded king palace!!! - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The guobaorou is a must order here! Everything is super good! Good service and restaurant is decorated well! read more

Food is pretty good. Traditional northern chinese food style. Small cold dishes are awesome and free. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very special and nice place with tasty food, service is also good. Location very approachable

The beef offal stew was huge and very flavorful. The corn cake was great too. Will definitely come back! 牛杂锅分量很足，炖得很入味，玉米饼也很好吃。会再来！ read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - 大东北风味牛杂锅 - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Delicious. The volume is pretty enough for three adults. The chicken is well cooked. My wife really loves the chicken and vermicelli. I'd love to also speak highly of the side dishes. They are refillable and more important, they are really tasty! read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Finally satisfied my craving for some real Northeast Chinese food. The Iron Pot Stew was massive--properly seasoned and everything soaked up the broth so well. But honestly, the Guo Bao Rou stole the show for me. That crunch is loud, and the sauce has that perfect vinegary kick that hits the back of your throat. Super filling, definitely coming back with a bigger group. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Definitely come as a group if you're getting the pots since they're big and pricey. Food itself was okay. I got the fish pot and the fish leftovers stunk a bit the next day. I do wish they would tell you how the ordering works for first time customers because you're asked to scan a QR code. I added the cold appetizer thing and didn't know I was supposed to get it from the appetizer bar myself. Also wasn't sure what I was allowed to get or how refills worked. read more

Pretty mediocre food. The bao zi seems like was previously frozen for a long time. Filling was dry. Bun was tough to chew. Bento box was ok. Not very flavorful. Probably the quality of a school cafeteria in china. $11 per pound. Service is great. The decoration is nice and very northern Chinese, but the food didn't live up to my expectation. Haven't tried the 铁锅炖大鹅, which is their signature dish. probably won't come back cause the taste their bento box was mediocre. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Huge portion. The five color jelly noodle and all the cold dish was super delicious. Good place for a group of people. read more

Ni Chou Sha Kitchen - 铁锅炖大鹅 - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Incredibly authentic and delicious Dongbei Tieguodun! The food was flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the portions were huge. The corn cakes cooked on the side of the pot were soft, sweet, and paired perfectly with the savory stew. The service was warm, friendly, and efficient. It's the perfect place for a hearty meal with friends. Highly recommended! read more

满怀憧憬地走进这家东北馆子，点了最经典的三道家常菜： 大拉皮、地三鲜、锅包肉。本以为能找回故乡的味道，结果却是一场败兴而归。 大拉皮卖相虽阔气，酸的口感占了上风之外，味道没有任何层次感，暂且肯定麻酱的存在，但是感受不到其应有的醇香，活脱脱一个"绣花枕头"。地三鲜无功无过，平淡如水。最让人最失望的当属锅包肉：外糊生硬，毫无蓬松酥脆、内里软嫩的层次感；肉片透着一股"隔夜"的陈味，调味更是单一，只有生硬的酸在口中徘徊，完全不见酸甜交织的灵动。 满屋红绿纹路的"土味装潢"，终究没能撑起菜品的"地道"。唉，我这个东北人失去了再访的兴趣。 read more

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