Dishes are hit or miss here! Overall had a great meal, but would order differently next time:…read more Best dishes: Champa fried rice, champa sampler, tom kha soup Dishes I'd pass on: Crispy pork belly, house special (catfish) The specials were surprisingly my least favorite items. I really enjoyed the fried rice!

We came here for lunch and got two dishes: Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) and Pad Kra Prow (basil…read morestir-fry). Let's start with the good. When we got here at 12:30 on a Sunday for lunch, the place was nearly empty with just one family at a table. There was no wait and the service was minimal. We got our food promptly. The basil stir-fry was flavorful and decent. But the pad kee mao was both overly spicy and bland at the same time. I have no idea how that is even possible. When it came out the color of the noodles was so pale, and as soon as I tasted it, the flavor profile matched the color. It was so under-seasoned and basically had no flavor. Yet there is a strong spiciness that lingers in your mouth. We ended up finishing the stirfry but leaving half the plate of pad kee mao untouched.

This is a great take on Vietnamese fusion. As someone from San Jose who grew up eating Vietnamese…read morefood regularly, I was excited to experience a different interpretation of familiar flavors. The menu felt both creative and well-executed, with each dish offering something unexpected. I tried the chicken lollipops, pho risotto, squid ink fried rice, and hai san spinach. Everything was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, but the pho risotto was the standout for me. It captured the essence of pho while presenting it in a completely new way. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu.

Finally tried Le Soleil after it opened concurrently with its much more busy neighbors last year,…read moreand unfortunately I was quite disappointed Prices were ok - it's high but what you'd expect from Asian fusion. The food though, just did not live up to the price. Portions weren't great. Clams were decent, but I've had better for cheaper. The pho risotto was interesting but criminally small and the meat was no where near fall of the bone. The braised ribs were too salty, and the sauce was only really good when paired with bread or rice Probably wouldn't return again personally. Staff didn't look too happy to be here either

I was craving something warm and flavorful, since it's been raining and this little noodle spot…read morereally delivered. They have a menu that goes beyond just your typical noodle soups - items ranging from Malaysian‑style curry laksa, spicy roasted duck ramen, to XO sauce dry noodles! We tried a few things and everything felt fresh and satisfying. The house special curry laksa had a rich, creamy broth with just the right amount of spice, and the duck dishes were especially good with tender meat and savory sauces that clung perfectly to the noodles. The small bites like spring rolls and dumplings were nice starters for our group of 4. The service was friendly and quick, with generous portions - exactly the spot we were looking for! I'll be coming back to try even more off the menu next time.

I was craving noodles and this spot was nearby…read more I ordered the S1 (Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls) and N4 (Roasted Duck Dried Egg Noodles). The spring rolls were really crispy and the sauce that they use on the side adds a nice sweetness to it. My favorite part of my meal however were the noodles. The noodles were flavorful and the duck was tender. I also loved how generous the portions are and the price is very affordable. If you're into affordability, generous portions, high quality noodles, and great service, I highly recommend checking this spot out. Try it out if you like. :)

This place is bomb.com…read more We've only ever gotten take out from here but it's been a 10/10 every time, which is rare for delivery. Always hot, fresh and they've never messed up our orders (knock on wood). we go for the bento boxes, chicken teriyaki and salmon. Deeeeelicious. The portions are massive. We go for the dinner portions which run about ~$22ish. It comes with protein choice, salad, sushi (California roll or spicy tuna) and tempura.

Came here for lunch and they offered a lunch special menu. Was able to be served before they closed…read moreand stopped serving the special. They were prompt and the food was served fresh. The ambiance is casual with music playing in the interior. Quiet spot and looks like mostly takeout orders over dine-in. Will return and recommend for Chinese and/or Japanese food.

I love hk style tomato sauce baked pork chop. I think Orchids Cafe is one of the best ones I've…read morehad. I like Skyline Cafe's too but not sure if it beats Orchids. For my own curiosity, I ordered baked pork chop rice from orchids cafe and cafe orchids. I was wondering if they were the same restaurant. TLDR = Orchids Cafe is WAYYYY better In the pics attached, Cafe orchid is on left or top. Orchids cafe on right or bottom. Orchids cafe is wayyyy better. Pork chop is grilled, they add cheese, and the tomato sauce is addicting. Not sure what they did but it's just better. The other one is just bland sweet tomato sauce. Nothing special about the pork chop. Orchids Cafe tastes way better and they give you more. Great service as well ! Definitely not the the same restaurant. If they were, the other branch needs to step it up.

Just had dinner here and it was amazing!!!…read more We ordered some hk milk tea, the salted egg yolk calamari and fries, chicken cutlet with curry, and a baked pork chop with fried rice. Everything was really good. We came around 7:50pm and was quickly seated. The man that was working(the owner maybe) gave great service and made the experience even better. 10/10 would recommend everyone to try this hk cafe! Vibes are your typical hk cafe in sf. Great for a chill dinner and yap session with friends!

Food was amazing and our server was so sweet. It was a cozy spot with only a few tables inside…read more Not pictured, but we got the papaya salad with medium heat but it felt like it was a little more than medium. Still super tasty! Pineapple fried rice was also super good, and ended with mango sticker as the dessert. All dishes were great, but the serving size is a bit small.

This was our first time trying Chaa Roen Pohn since we've been on the hunt for our favorite pad see…read moreew in the Bay Area. The restaurant was cute, clean, and modern. We had no problem getting a table for a walk-in for two. While the pad see ew was good, our favorite was the Khao Soi. It had so much flavor and had a good balance of crunch with soft noodles. I'd definitely come back for the Khao Soi, but still hunting for the best pad see ew!

HK style pork chop is worth it! $8.00 and cash only! I am definitely coming back! :)…read more I want to come back and try the calamari next time

Been a minute since I been here, missed them few times as you have to play "Are they open"…read moreroulette. Best to call ahead to verify they open. Of course I ordered the HK crispy Pok chops, a bit on the smaller size today and the garlic bits were burnt like stuck in your teeth if you know what I mean... They been better, it satisfied my Pok chop craving for now but I may have to check out the Supaastah now to compare if they still poppin over there. The Debate continues, which team are you on?

We had the Pepper Beef Steak Rice Plate. It was delicious, and on Point, we had a wonderful waiter,…read morewe certainly were impressed overall.

i've been here a couple times and have always had a positive experience. i love coming here because…read moreit's one of the only late-night dessert spots that does not require going into touristy parts of sf. because of that, parking and long lines have never been an issue the bingsu here is good! sweeter than other places imo but the flavors are good. i also actually did not think the food was that bad either (though i didn't have super high expectations for a dessert spot). i can't speak on their dim sum tho because ive never had. but for a late-night, casual hang out with friends, i love this spot for the location + dessert + food options available if you're hungry. only negative i have to say is the lighting in here is super white and harsh, evidenced by most of the photos posted on here lol