About a month ago, hubby and I came here for an early lunch on a Sunday. We came in time before…read morenoon as the restaurnt became quite busy after. We were seated near the kitchen so we were able to look in and see BTS. The restaurant is very spacious, clean and bright with a modern design. There are booth tables against wall and tables in the middle of the restaurant. A QR code is is availble at the table for you to view menu and order. I actually like this better as I don't feel rush to order and gives me the chance to look through the menu without feeling rush to order. Iced water was brought out instantly. We ordered the following: 1. Lamb skewer, spicy: you can smell the intensity of the spice when the dish was brought out from the chili powder. The meat is moist and grilled well w/ a nice crisp. There is no gamey smell. I took a first bite but the chili powder slightly burned my gums. Had to ask Hubby to shake some of the chili poweder off the skewers for me. Its a messy dish but very tasty. 2. Spicy beef soup w/ wide noodles: Noodles are HUGE! About 1.5 inches wide and forever long. I had to use the scissors to cut it up. Noodles are good. Chewey texture just as I like it. Comes with a whole egg and beef. The broth has a nice spice to it and unlike other spicy noodle soup I've tried, it does not taste oily or overwhelmed with spices esp Sze Chuan chilis. It had a good balace of savory and spiciness. 3. Wide noodles w/ braised chicken: This dish is delish but it's a BIG dish like a whole chicken was prepared! Can feed up to 4-5 people. It's the size of a medium pizza or even a Large.The thick sauce is very flavorful but not salty. It comes with potatoes, carrots, onions, green bell peppers, and dried whole chili. Its not spicy but may be for kids as we have a high spicy tolerance. Only thing about this plate I didn't like it there's bones. We ended 2 more meals with the leftover. The noodles are hand pulled in house as we sat by the kitchen and saw the kitchen staff making it. Food comes out pretty quick and service is very good. The staff are very attentive and met our needs promptly. We definitely will return to try other plates as the menu is pretty big.

Bought the Braised Beef Soup Noodles last week. Asked for chili oil but when we brought it home,…read morethere wasn't any chili oil so the noodle tasted really plain. Not good at all wasted $20 with tax. Not worth it. Make sure you guys give what was requested otherwise you will lose alot of customers. Hope this review helps!

If you're looking for a cheap restaurant with really big portions (even enough to feed two people…read moreat a time), look no further than Big Potato Restaurant in Milpitas. I remember this place used to be Chef Chengdu, but recently closed down and rebranded to become Super Potato. Here's my take and my experience on this place, as a first timer thus far: - The food was honestly out of this world, and when I say the portions are BIG - they were actually enough to cover the container (and even more). That's how much they have. I got the beef tripe with Chinese broccoli and rice, and while I had wished they included more Chinese broccoli, the sauce of the beef tripe was SO pungent and aromatic that I was able to sauce up my rice and enhance the flavor of my plain white rice. - The hospitality of this place was quite well - the waitresses are very attentive to each detail. Our requests were met conveniently without any hesitation. Ambience was also pretty well maintained. I'm definitely gonna come back and have more!! A budget friendly place forsure :)

Saw all the tiktoks on this and needed to know what potato noodles texture is like! I got the…read moreclassic potato noodle soup and the pork ears and cucumber. The texture is super super super soft, I honestly thought there would be more of a chew or bite. I liked it, but didn't love it. I don't think I would come here just for the noodles. However, the flavor was pretty good, wasn't too spicy and had a lot of the mala flavor in the soup! I also really enjoyed the pork ears and cucumber, refreshing. My friend got the brown sugar rice cakes and wasn't expecting to love it but it was so so good, very crunchy and chewy at the same time!

My first time trying OK Noodle and I'm a fan! Their Special Hot Oil Noodles are SO good (get the…read morewide noodles). The noodles are fresh and chewy, and the sauce + meat were very flavorful. The staff were also very nice and attentive. They're located in a small shopping center with lots of parking.

My partner wanted to try this place so we went here before another engagement…read more My partner got the chili oil noodles and those were delicious and flavorful. I got the beef noodle soup and the beef was overcooked so they were very hard to chew outside of two small pieces that were tender. The broth was good but the beef and noodles were allright. The interior is so nice in here and very clean. The service was very fast. Come here for the chili oil noodles.

The food here is excellent. Amazing flavors…read more This is a modern Chinese restaurant. To order, you must scan a qr code and order from the online menu. No one helps you in this restaurant. They just deliver food. The ambiance is interesting. Its full of hard rock decor. Not sure what was here before but definitely don't remember any jazz location

I never tried this place before so I came in after lunch and got the Spicy Dan Dan Noodles. When it…read morecame out, I was kind of surprised because the meat came out as a chunk, even though it's grounded. It looked kind of odd, like it's been sitting for a long time and I saw something that kind of looked like solid grease. It was still decent after I smooshed the meat and broke it apart with a spoon but seeing the meat like that kind of lowered my appetite. All in all, the meal wasn't bad for ~$19 with tip but the meat was kind of odd.

I've been coming to all variations of tk noodle house for... almost 20 years now? This and in n out…read moreare the pillars of my childhood flavor. Whenever I come back to California, the beef ball rice stick noodle soup is at the very top of my must eat list. The soup is genius in its simplicity. Clear, flavorful broth creates a perfect accompaniment to the bouncy, ribbon like noodles. The meatballs are so tender and springy, and unlike any meatball I've ever encountered. Crunchy pork fat bits and greens swim about and add fun variety in every bite. This is the soup I want when I'm heartbroken (often), sick (annoying), or hungover (unfortunately also often). The fact that I have to fly several thousand miles to get it is my only negative about it. I'm confused why there's so many different variations of tk noodle but honestly I don't really care. I just want there to be one in Nashville. If yall want to open in Nashville slide in my dm's.

Some really tasty food in a casual atmosphere…read more Service is efficient and expedient. It kinda feels like you're in a cafeteria, which fits the lively, but casual vibe. I do wish people wouldn't play sounds or their phones while eating, it's just inconsiderate to others. I was really impressed by their rice cake with egg dish. So flavorful and perfectly matched with the vinegar dipping sauce. I also really enjoyed their assorted noodle soup. The broth could have used a bit more salt, but I thought it had good flavor. All of the components including the shrimp and the meatballs were tasty. Definitely want to come back for more.

Good luck with parking~…read more Came during lunch time but there was no line. Was given a table number and then you grab a bowl for your soup fillings. You pay by the weight, minimum 0.8 lbs, plus your broth. There's a DIY sauce and water station at the front. Variety of toppings and meat. Broth: . Signature Beef Bone Broth, mild spice - was too busy struggling with the spice to notice the beef bone flavor hehe. BUT it was flavorful.

I got extra spicy with a little bit of everything. The next time I come, I know not to over…read moreindulge. The beef broth was very flavorful. They have a variety of toppings, meat, veggies. The only thing I wished they had was more sauce options. They only had peanut, soy sauce for the base and other things like garlic, oil, chilie etc... Will be back

Came back to try more dishes because this place is honestly too good not to revisit…read more The pork and preserved egg congee has officially become my go-to here. The flavor is comforting and well-balanced without being overly salty, and the texture is smooth and satisfying. I highly recommend pairing it with their dough stick (youtiao). It's crispy on the outside, slightly chewy inside, while still staying light and fluffy. Dipping it into the congee completely changes the experience and honestly feels like a must-order combination. Another standout for me is the steamed spareribs with black bean and taro. The spareribs are tender and flavorful, and the black bean sauce adds a savory depth without overpowering the dish. Service continues to be efficient and well-organized, even when busy. One thing I noticed is that the restaurant is especially popular with elderly customers, which honestly says a lot about the food being comforting, traditional, and consistent. Almost every table had some combination of congee, rice rolls, and steamed dishes, which seems to be the way to go here. Overall, this is the kind of place that becomes easy to return to once you find your favorite dishes.

If you are looking for classic, no-frills Cantonese comfort food, Yin Ji Chang Fen is a top-tier…read morechoice. I find myself coming back here consistently for their staples. The Shrimp Rice Rolls are the clear star--the rice noodle is incredibly smooth and thin, which is the mark of a great chang fen. They don't skimp on the shrimp, and the sweet soy sauce ties it all together perfectly. For something heartier, the Wonton Noodle Soup features a very clean, savory broth and snap-to-the-bite noodles. The Pork Congee is also a winner; it's silky, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a cold day or when you're craving something soothing. We also grabbed the Shiu Mai, which were plump and well-seasoned with a great meat-to-shrimp ratio. The kitchen is efficient, and the flavors are consistently authentic. It's a reliable spot for a great quality, traditional meal that never misses the mark. Prices are reasonable and service is fairly quick but there's also a QR code for an optional online ordering for some.

Wait for dinner on a weekday holiday was about 10 minutes. Ordering is done through QR code on the…read moretable. The truffle and mushroom rice tastes incredible! The Chinese sausage pieces sprinkled throughout added extra flavor too. The bowl is deep so there seemed to be roughly 5 cups of rice. Unfortunately the laksa shrimp fried rice was disappointing in comparison. It didn't have much flavor overall - better than plain rice but definitely needed more seasoning. The menu lists homemade laksa sauce as an ingredient but we didn't taste that, and the dish wasn't spicy at all either despite the 1 chili pepper rating. But it looked just like the menu picture so maybe the description is wrong. Fried chicken with tom yum sauce came with 6 pieces. Very juicy. We also enjoyed the herbal roasted prime steak with sausage rice. The delicious rice had the taste of fish sauce. Most of the short rib slices were soft and a few were slightly chewy but overall decent quality. Some of the fattier pieces of meat were still attached to the bone.

Took my mom here for dinner once to try a new place/food a year ago. Probably can't eat here…read moreanymore for myself due to an allergy, but want this review out of my drafts and this place on the map. We got the Dai Style Steam Fish with Lemon and Herbs. Very tasty and different to other Yunnan cusines that we've had. We got a second/third dish that I can't recall; everything was all tasty. This place probably wouldn't be my other parentals cup of tea but I would totes come back to try their ice cream. Cute, cozy, and green asthethic spot! I can see this as a cute spot for friends or even a low-key date. I can't recall service.. but I have no complaints so can't be bad.

My friends and I stopped by Taishoken on a Saturday around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and the restaurant…read morewas surprisingly empty. Our party of four was able to get seated right away. Although Taishoken is known for their tsukemen, I'll always opt for mazesoba if I see it on a menu. The mazesoba here is easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The included piece of chashu is well-seasoned, fall apart tender and had a good balance of lean to fatty meat. The noodles are cooked to perfection and have a really nice chew to them. There is just the right amount of sauce in the dish, and the raw egg yolk adds a wonderful richness that coats each strand of noodle when mixed. Included with your mazesoba is a small side of vinegar. I would definitely recommend trying out the mixed mazesoba on its own -- without the vinegar, and adding in the vinegar about half-way in in order to try out a completely different flavor profile of the noodles. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for bite after bite. If you've never tried mazesoba before, I can't recommend it enough at Taishoken. I can't wait to stop by again for another bowl.

We initially planned on grabbing malatang, but the line was far too long. Wifey was craving ramen,…read moreand Taishoken saved the day. While the kids still got a classic ramen, we adults went adventurous with soup-less ramen. Food (4 stars) + Mazesoba soup-less ramen was good but not as impressive as their other soup-less option. The egg that you mix in upon arrival gave it a carbonara vibe, and the chashu was tasty. There were lots of bamboo shoots that I originally thought were mushrooms. The sauce/seasoning of the ramen has a bit fishy flavor, which my wife didn't love, but still pretty good. I actually prefer the other soup-less ramen. - Chicken karaage (small order, $7) had a light batter and was freshly cooked. Standard, but enjoyable. Service/Ambiance (same as before) + Service remained excellent, with the waitress explaining dishes in detail. + The food came out incredibly fast--kid's ramen was like instantly, appetizer in about 3 minutes, and entrées in less than 10 minutes. + The ambiance still evokes a warm, Japanese feel.

Henan Noodle is my favorite Chinese noodle spot in the Bay!…read more Their Henan style hand pulled noodles are thick and chewy in the best way and I always get the lamb. Super tender and the broth is so good. It's rich, milky and actually packed with flavor but still really comforting. I love the self serve sides too, the pickled garlic is a must. Service is always super fast and it's tucked away on a quieter street so it feels like a lowkey hidden spot. I always come back here whenever I want something warm and satisfying.

Excellent noodles, they're extremely long and soft. They provide scissors for this exact reason…read more The soup and portion sizes are great as well. Will be back again!