The food and service was spectacular! Our waitress Faith brought out a birthday surprise for our…read morebirthday girl. She was very attentive to us and made sure everything came out perfectly. Would come back again just for her!

Service was amazing!!! Our server was Faith and she genuinely was so kind and helpful! The food was…read moregreat and my experience was perfect!

Amazing place! José help us to navigate through all the most tastiest choices!…read more I'f you are around, don't miss this place.

Absolutely exquisite food and I cannot wait to go back. Mouth is watering as I write this review!…read more Between the explosion of flavors and the beautiful ambience, and plate presentations, this place is a must try! I love the Chef who is behind this restaurant and was excited to have watched her in 24 in 24 & Top Chef. I can see why she is a James Beard award winner! I came here recently with three girlfriends, and we shared a variety of dishes, all 5/5! * Avocado Dip + Plantain chips: great combo with plantain chips instead of usual tortilla chips * Wood-fired Eggplant + Carrot hummus, Tzatziki: adored the carrot hummus! * Shrimp Salad - absolutely delicious with crispy shrimp, avocado, quinoa, mandarins in a lime-herb vinaigrette. Outstanding. * Disco Fries: not your average French fries! Loved the pork sausage and pickled red onions, wonderfully tart savory flavor. *Sautéed green beans - next level green beans with a creamy vinaigrette and chopped cashews *Grilled Corn: spiced coconut, cotija and tajin. Delicious! *Red Pepper Bread: melts in your mouth I think we finished everything we couldn't help ourselves. It was so delicious! Really didn't have much room for dessert, but we had to splurge and check it out so we decided to share two plates: *Pandan Flan: I love flan, and this was phenomenal! The pandan caramel paired perfectly with the yogurt crème, and the coconut rice crunch and strawberries added texture. And, the plating was fabulous! *Mango Sticky Rice: the presentation alone was incredible. Best I've ever had. Next level! This is a must! To go along with the incredible food is a beautiful atmosphere that you just want to sit and save her. We had exceptional service as well. I honestly cannot wait to go back. Five stars Chef Stephanie!! I've heard so many good things about the sister restaurant in LA, Girl and the Goat. I will need to go there next time I'm in LA; now that I know what the fuss is all about!

Have been wanting to come here for a while, I love okonomiyaki and don't see it at too many…read morerestaurants. I had the seafood okonomiyaki which was delicious. Wish there was a tiny bit more seafood but it was fresh and served on the hot plate which kept the food warm throughout the meal. Also tried the chicken karaage and veggie tempura. Flavor of the chicken was great but it was a bit chewy. It said it would take 20-30 min for the okonomiyaki but it felt like the food came out much quicker than that. Nice cozy restaurant interior, plenty of tables when I arrived around 11:45am on a Saturday but the restaurant was full by the time we left.

If you're going to come here during dinner time on a weekend I suggest making a reservation because…read moreit does get busy. Parking can suck too. The workers were really nice and they accommodated our large group. The had interesting drink which I forgot to take a picture of. They also have beers by the pitcher. As for the food, I got all seafood, and the fish was actually pretty fresh. I got the salad and I thought it was going to be a small plate but it was actually a huge bowl made to share, so keep that in mind. I will coming back to try all the other stuff on their menu. If you are looking for some good eats in the downtown Sunnyvale area I recommend checking out this place.

Updating my review to mention my favorites are the beef chow mein (small flat noodles), and the…read morelanzhou beef noodle soup (I think medium round). Parents did not want to try the spicy beef noodle soup we ordered so I need to remember not to order that for them next time lol.

Glad to check out this location of Ox 9 on Castro Street. I love their hand-pulled noodles and was…read morein the area. This location has a nice outdoor dining area as well as interior. And like other locations, service is fast. You order from a QR code at the table, and food is brought out. My chili oil noodles, which I have gotten at other locations, weren't quite as spicy as other spots. I had them add beef, and it was the sliced rounds of beef, not the stewed beef as in other locations. My friend found the lamb with noodles a bit too spicy, might have been him. The garlic cucumber was good as usual. I think I prefer the Cupertino location but this was pretty good.

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.

An absolute delight and a great choice if you're a mushroom fan!…read more This place has been on my queue for a while to try out, and it really hit the spot. I came here on a Friday evening with my friend to grab dinner around 6:00 PM. The wait was around an hour, so be very prepared if you're coming during the dinner rush. This spot is located where the majority of the Asian restaurants are in Milpitas, so it's safe to say the parking can get a bit hectic and intense. The interior of the place is very bright, modern, and clean. There is a lot of seating for a small space, but the reason they are so busy has a lot to do with the number of people wanting to check this spot out. When you sit down, you scan their virtual menu via QR code and order there instead of through a server. You have the choice to order on one phone as a group or separately. Between my friend and me, we ordered a beef mint salad, fried tofu, confit mushrooms, and truffle mushroom rice. I will say that when we first got the fried tofu and confit mushrooms, we were quite surprised by the small portions compared to the price. That said, they were delicious, but skippable if you're trying to find the best bang for your buck. What I absolutely would recommend is their truffle mushroom fried rice. This might have been my best bite this month. It was so savory, the mushrooms hit perfectly, and the coating of butter on the rice was supreme. It was $28 for a bowl, but it was a good value to split between two people. Overall, this place had great, fast service (our food came out in under 10 minutes), a nice ambiance, and fresh, flavorful food.

Chicken Meets Rice has become one of my favorites spots in the Bay Area for Hainan Chicken Rice…read more It's so easy to place an order online and pick up, especially when I need a quick and delicious meal. Everything packed securely in a brown paper bag. The portions are great and the chicken, rice, and veggies provide a balanced meal. A bowl of chicken broth is also included. Of course, you can't forget about the sauces when eating Hainan Chicken Rice. You get to choose 2 sauces and my go-to is the Ginger Scallion Oil plus either the Thai Ginger Soy or Singapore Chili Sauce.

OHHHH THIS IS SOO GOOD. My partner and I were visiting San Jose for 5 days and we came here twice…read morebecause it's that good! It's located in a strip mall with EXTREMELY LIMITED parking. The first time we had to circle around multiple times and then risk parking in a tiny spot. The second time we came right when it opened 10:30am and beat the rush You order at one of 3 kiosks. We each got the 2 proteins (fried chicken and hainan chicken) with the house salad and chicken rice. The singapore chili sauce was ok when mixed with the ginger scallion oil. The thai ginger soy was amazing. The sesame garlic was very sweet; I wasn't a fan. The fried chicken was amazing esp with the thai ginger soy. Hainan chicken was moist and delish. Chicken rice so good. Salad refreshing. I wish we had this in my town!

When I worked in the area, I'd always pass by Bibimbowl on my way out to lunch elsewhere. Today, I…read morefinally got a chance to have lunch here with coworkers. Bibimbowl is a humble, casual, and cozy restaurant which features bibimbap, dol sot bibimbap, tofu stew, or boxes. The parking is decent in this small strip mall. Order via kiosk and/or cashier, pay, and place number stand on the table and they will bring your order when ready. Complimentary ice water available. The majority is inside seating but a few tables outside to enjoy the weather. Only one unisex restroom. I went with the Box (Do-Si-Rack): Your choice of main dish and rice or salad served with mandoo (two chicken pot stickers), japchae noodle (stir-fried vermicelli with vegetables), two side dishes (pickled kimchi and pickled cucumber). I chose the galbi and steamed white rice. The galbi was juicy and tender. The japchae was decent. Overall, a good lunch. Support your local business.

Grabbed lunch here on a weekday afternoon, place was already slammed with the Apple and LinkedIn…read morecrowd from down the street. Took about 15 minutes from ordering to actually getting the food. Got the classic bowl, the bibimbap, with white rice, tofu, spinach, carrots, zucchini, radish, original spicy sauce, and a fried egg. Veggies were fresh and mostly pickled, that's what gave it the healthy, refreshing feel. Rice and veggies don't have much flavor on their own, you need to mix in the sauce to get anything going, sauce had that gochujang thing going, sweet and a little spicy. Tofu was the best part, soft and sticky with actual flavor to it. Portion was big, kept me full way past lunch, but would say its on the pricier side.

I've wanted to try this place for a while and it definitely lived up to the hype. Every dish was…read moreextremely flavorful. It's hard to pick a favorite but I have to go with the crispy rice claypot with black cod. I went with one other person but this place seems like it would be perfect for a medium sized party so you can try more of their amazing offerings! Make sure to make a reservation in advance because the place is pretty small. I can't wait to return!

FYI: this place is very family friendly! they also have a time limit on how long you can stay at…read morethe restaurant which they remind you of when you check in for your reservation we came here for dinner before going to a concert at the shoreline! it's a quick 10ish minute drive away for anyone looking to eat somewhere that's not at the venue. WHAT I GOT: hotate carpaccio, tori soboro meshi, agedashi tofu, sake potato age PROS: very generous portions for a tapas place! when i think tapas, i'm thinking like bite-sized, on the smaller end, but be warned that gochi is serving tapas that are much bigger than that. they also have actual dinner sized menu items so you don't actually have to just order appetizers or small bites to get full. the dishes we got were all delicious, with the star of the show being the hotate carpaccio for me. extra shout out to the super crispy rice at the bottom of our clay pot dish. CONS: it seems like gochi is a hot spot for family dinners and gatherings so take that as you will. it's not a bad thing but there might be some kids seated on the other side of the restaurant who you might be able to hear loud and clear because of how much they're screaming. it's definitely an ambiance killer but not a total deal breaker.