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    Serious Dumpling 正经生煎

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Original SJB
    Miranda L.

    Honestly, I've never been so uncomfortable dining anywhere. You would think that these people worked here against their will. The service was so passive aggressive and negligent. Except for the one girl with piercings that told us she just started working there, she's chill. The food was decent, I honestly think it's overhyped and I definitely prefer other dumpling places compared to here especially due to the inconvenience of parking in downtown along with probability of having to pay for parking. I felt like the giant soup xlb definitely had a lot of soup. As for the smaller ones that we ordered for the rainbow xlb, those didn't have a lot of soup. The flavors were super interesting tho, and definitely there so it was a fun experience to order the rainbow xlb. I was a bit surprised however because I expected the giant soup dumpling to be a bit larger in size. Anyways yeah, never coming back here and trying with them again. If I wanted bad service I would just go to a Starbucks. Oh yeah, and the ambiance is alright I suppose. It's not my favorite restaurant interior atmosphere but maybe it's because I just thought it was bad vibes overall. I really did just want to eat my overpriced dumplings and gtfo.

    Giant XLB
    serena z.

    Fun spot to hang out with friends or just fix my dumpling cravings. The SJB and XLB there are really good, super juicy and flavorful inside. The giant dumpling has sooo much soup. Service is always quick too, which is nice. Also I really like the beef noodle soup, the broth is really rich and flavorful without being too heavy.

    Beef Pancake - 牛肉卷饼 ($12.50)
    John D.

    Bao Down Serious Dumpling is one of several restaurants operated by Hong Kong-born restaurateur and author** Chris Yeo, who also owns Straits (Santana Row); Sino (closed); Roots & Rye (Los Gatos); and The Province (San Jose). Serious Dumpling, as the name implies, focuses on classic Chinese and Taiwanese street food, snacks, and bao--but with modern twists. The Good: * Friendly service * Full selection of alcohol, from sake and mixed drinks to beers on tap and in bottles. * Great branding--I love their little dumpling logo. * We both absolutely loved the Garlic Noodles (蒜蓉炒面), which were definitely the star of the show--perfect texture and a great garlicky flavor. * The humble Beef Pancake (牛肉卷饼) has quickly become one of our favorite Taiwanese apps. Thin slices of beef wrapped in a tasty, crispy scallion pancake make this a fantastic bite. * The Spicy Pork SJB (辣猪肉) is another delicious bite, with a crispy bottom and a juicy, pork-filled interior. * The garlic string beans (蒜蓉四季豆) were another surprisingly delicious side. Tbh, we only ordered them thinking we should get some veggies in, but they turned out to be one of the highlights The Meh: * DTSJ means having to find and pay for parking. There is some street parking available (free on Sundays and City holidays), but your best bet is the San Pedro Square parking garage The Ugly: * Some of the Rainbow XLBs (彩色小笼包) came out already popped from the kitchen, which is kind of a bummer. I'm not sure what you do in that situation--do you complain and ask for another, or just suck it up and vent in your Yelp review? I'll let you guess my course of action. ;) Conclusion: Fine spot to get your dumpling and noodle on **Chris Yeo co-wrote "The Cooking of Singapore: Great Dishes from Asia's Culinary Crossroads" https://a.co/d/0j7KqEUD⁠

    Pork & shrimp XLB
    Katie R.

    Awesome spot in the heart of downtown SJ for some traditional and more unique dumplings! We ordered the original SJB pan-fried soup dumplings, boiled lamb dumplings, pork & shrimp chili oil wontons, pork & shrimp XLB, garlic noodles, and cucumber salad. My favorites were the original SJB, which were unbelievably soupy, and the boiled lamb dumplings. We came in on a weekday afternoon and it was surprisingly busy. Even though there was only one server working, the service was great, and the food came out quickly.

    LeeLee C.

    In SJ downtown, so parking is slightly tricky but you can park at a parking structure nearby and it's free for the first 90 minutes. The service is good and deserves a 4 star. Although it's an online menu, we ordered via the server and food was freshly made. The tables are not big and we had to shuffle dishes around. Food quality wise was not that impressive though. We tried: - coke chicken wing: does not taste like coke chicken wing, lacking the fried element on the outside, more like a sweet soy sauce chicken wing - pan fried buns: ok, has juice inside, but some part of the bun was too hard. - regular XLB: tasted ok as there's soup inside. The wrapping can be thinner. - rainbow XLB: the most disappointed dish. They were almost all broken when we tried to pick them up. The pink one I got was curry beef and it just tasted weird. The green one which we presumed is spinach wrapping is actually a veggie XLB. - Garlic noodle with spam and veg: This is the best dish of all. There are slices of soft mushroom, good garlic flavor, we had spam and cabbage added. $13.60 for plain noodle and toppings such as protein and veg are each $2-$3 on top. -Garlic Kale: also good, chopped garlic brought up good flavors and the kale are fresh. -Ube buns: freshly made and not overly sweet, good size and quality, but 4 for $13.5 is not that affordable. Total damage before tips is $104. I think I still prefer Shanghai #1 for pan fried buns and other Shanghainese dishes.

    Harmanjeet K.

    Surprisingly small restaurant but some seriously good dumplings steaming here! It wasn't crowded for weekday lunch and we were able to grab a nice corner. The hostess was very kind in taking our order when we were ready and helped us by joining two tables together since we order a LOT of dumplings. We ordered the following: Chicken potstickers: Juicy, steaming hot, thick coating but crisp from the bottom, delicious umami and my most favorite out of everything we ordered. 5/5 Pork and shrimp sui mai: They were tough but tasted good. I've had better but these were good as well. 3.5/5 Garlic noodles with added egg: These were disappointingly sweet with a fried egg on top. Canned garlic did not help the dish at all. 1/5 Giant xiong long bao: Massive dumpling with little pork filling but a lot of hot soup that can be sipped with two tiny straws. I'm a hot soup and broth lover so this was massively amazing for me. However, the dumpling completely stuck to the steamer basket from the sides tearing the dumpling apart. I would have loved to take the whole thing home and eat it later but it was a mess so left the whole thing after drinking the soup with the help of the straw. Still 4/5 since the soup was AMAZING! Chicken xiong long bao and pork xiong long bao: Very similar to chicken steamed dumplings we've had at other places. Little soup in the chicken ones but tasty . 4/5 for both Chicken wonton in chilli oil and pork and shrimp wonton in chilli oil- Tiny portions but great flavor once you add their soy sauce, vinegar and amazing chilli oil. 5/5 Pork and shrimp sui mai: Delicate and delicious. 5/5 Shrimp har gao: I've had better. 3/5 Chocolate xiong long bao: Chewy, warm and delicious. Loved them!! 5/5 We will retun for the chicken potstickers and other offerings! They have a nice menu and a very hard working kitchen staff! Lived watching them steam dumplings for us!

    Anthony I.

    Serious dumpling is solid, great for a quick stop in, shrimp & pork hit the spot! Great service and atmosphere. Anthonyxibarrax

    James L.

    Extremely burnt curry beef shen Jiang bao. The regular shrn Jiang bao was also burnt.

    Corporate event
    Jonathan B.

    I've been for several business lunches and had a chance to try much of the menu but haven't been able to take photos... Shrimp & Pork Wontons: excellent and the dish to get when you don't know what to get. I like a little extra chili oil. Pork Xiao Long Bao: nvm, THIS is the signature dish. I like the pork and shrimp version even better. Garlic noodles: Ask for egg to be added. Not too garlicky but with a defn kick. Garlic string beans: underrated. Get these and you even feel like you're being healthy. Beef pancake: sort of a Shanghai version of a burrito. Decent but a little dry -- not my fav. Steamed Curry Beef Dumplings: very juicy inside. A touch of curry. Quite good but I like the XLB better. Small room with lots of light. Staff helpful. Will keep coming to lunch.

    Loco moco
    Jessica G.

    Food was delicious but the dumplings were smaller than expected except for the pan fried soup dumplings. Those were a decent size but unfortunately burnt/over cooked on the bottom. Flavor profile was good esp the garlic noodles and garlic steing beans, they were not too salty. Sadly the loco moco beef patty was a bit too firm and dry. Not enough gravy. Service was good. Someone made sure we put on name on the list when we were waiting at the door. A server check on us every once in a while. Took a while to get more chopsticks and the paper check. Ambiance was great. Not too loud. Spacious enough for groups to be apart and not too close thay you bump into others. Cozy. Up to date. Clean. 1 unisex bathroom.

    Garlic Noodles, garlic string beans, chicken wontons in chili oil, curry beef sjb
    Neil Arden D.

    (San Pedro Square) Food: original giant soup xlb (8.5/10)- enjoyed the flavor and texture of this dish. It is steamed so the container has holes which causes the soup to pour on the plate. You will have to use the straw on the plate to drink the soup. Garlic noodles (9/10) very flavorful and is probably the dish I enjoyed the most. Noodles were cooked well. Shrimp added more texture and flavor Garlic string bean (7.5/10) string beans were cooked well but lacked flavor. Chicken wontons (6.7/10) won't really buy this again. Small and lacked flavor. Had to add chili Curry beef sjb (8/10)- little hard on the bottom but the beef and soup tasted well Ube chocolate buns (7.8/10) I expected more for this. You can't really taste the Ube and it didn't have much chocolate inside. If they added more chocolate I would have graded this a lot higher Setting: plenty of seats, clean, and offers table sizes for small to larger groups. Tv available if you want to watch sports etc Service: server was great. Checked on us if we needed water, recommended some dish, and was updating us on when our order will arrive. Price: price is fair. Not too expensive or cheap Parking: San Pedro square garage or side streets

    Maisie W.

    3/5: If I'm only rating the food, its 2.5/5. Its terrible. Starting off with the fried pork and shrimp dumplings, as soon as I took a bite, all I could really taste was the oil and the meat inside was just mediocre. I didnt eat any of the dough. Now, the shumai, I dont know what meats they use but this is definitely not an authentic human. The beef noodle souple was the only dish that was actually ok. I gave it a 3, only because the waiters are great. Will not be back. If you are familiar with asian food, specially if you are from around SGV Area in Southern CA, this place unfortunately will not satisfy your cravings.

    Cucumber salad(凉拌黄瓜) Pork&Shrimp SJB (猪肉虾仁) Garlic Noodles        (蒜蓉炒面) Chicken Wonton in Chili Oil (6)(鸡肉抄手)
    Lasya R.

    Came in with no expectations, but WOW! This place gives Din Tai Fung a run for its money, with pretty similar menu items and that same delicious taste! All the dumplings and noodles were super flavorful and served fast. The only thing is that the items tend to lean on the sweeter side, so just be aware of that. I wish we got a few more "spicy" items to offset it. Service was quick and the servers were really helpful in deciding what to order. Inside is pretty nice, and when we went for dinner on a Monday evening it was pretty empty and quiet inside. Definitely will be back!

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    How is parking around 6:30-7:00 pm?

    A parking structure is right in front and parking is better than you would think. Although anywhere in downtown San Jose on a weekend or Friday parking won't be easy to navigate.

    Are there enough options on the menu for vegetarian?

    A handful of the dumpling styles had a vege option. Not plentiful but doable.

    Do you accept reservations?

    They only take reservation for 6+ people

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    D-D Delight Restaurant

    D-D Delight Restaurant

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    3.8 miNorth Valley
    $$
    Casual dining
    Catering service

    Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

    Fast service. I thought we were going to have to wait, we were sat almost as soon as we got in…read more Don't freak out if you see a long, there were a lot of people ordering take out. Staff offered to take order or we could use the QR, next time I'll order with the host. Ambiance was nice. I was freezing inside even though I was wearing a hoodie. I think the fans cooled our food really fast which was a little sucky because I was hoping for a hot meal. Drinks were super strong. I had asked to tone down the Vietnamese coffee and put more ube base. I wouldn't say that it was their fault- viet coffee is super strong I was hoping the ube flavors would really jump at me but it didn't. The bone marrow was good. I wish we were given a tiny spoon to get the marrow out. I added it to my delicious pork belly bahn mi. Delicious. Did not skimp on the ingredients! Bravo! My husband was really hungry. He said it was seasoned well but unfortunately incredibly chewy and maybe under done. Would come back for the bahn mi

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    GIWA - Bread w/ Butter & Jams (came w/ the GIWA Scramble)

    GIWA

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    Been here multiple times for brunch and dinner and each time everything was great!…read more Interior, nicely decorated/cute with flowers. You can also pick up some bouquets in their floral section. One thing I love to get is their Truffle Honey Egg Sando. I love how the honey compliments the sando and the truffle flavor is perf. Another memorable dish is the GIWA Prime Long Rib. So softtt, flavorful, perfect balance of meat and fattiness, and cut in to perfect bite size pieces. The salad on the side also adds a nice refreshing touch. Also plated nicely too. The table also loved the Truffle Potato Pancake. Again, they do truffle well! The Creamy Uni and Tobiko Rice Pot was also really good! The drinks come with a cute heart straw :) They have a few new, unique dishes that are definitely worth trying. Service was great, super friendly/communicative/informative. Parking lot can sometimes be packeddd/busy. Def reccomend going here just to try great food, have celebrations such as birthdays, or catch up with friends

    The interior design is absolutely beautiful, and the food in general was excellent. The atmosphere…read moreis lovely and definitely makes this restaurant worth visiting. That said, I would recommend avoiding peak/busy times. One of the dishes, soufflé, we ordered was essentially like a flat pancake during the rush, which was disappointing compared with the quality we expected. Although it indicated on the menu it will take around 30 minutes to make, yet that dish was the first one came after we ordered, less than 10 minutes later! More importantly, we made a reservation through Yelp for Labor Day weekend. However, when we arrived, we were told that the restaurant does not accept reservations during holidays. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be clearly stated on Yelp and the reservation system should be restricted for those dates. It was frustrating to find this out only after arriving, especially when we already had guests with us. We were then given a shortened dining time, which made the experience even more stressful.

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    Roots Bistro

    Roots Bistro

    4.5(184 reviews)
    2.8 miFairgrounds
    $$

    I came here years ago when they first opened and even had the chance to meet the owner, so I was…read morereally excited to come back and see how the place was doing. Unfortunately, this visit left me a bit disappointed. When we walked in on a weekend afternoon, several tables were still dirty from previous customers, which didn't create the best first impression. It also seemed like the staff waited until more people left before cleaning multiple tables all at once, rather than keeping up with them throughout service. The food itself was decent and overall tasted good, but the iced Thai tea was extremely sweet. My mom and I barely drank any of it. I was hoping for a better experience this time around, especially since I had such positive memories of this place.

    Really enjoyed the vietnamese coffee, wagyu pho, and the chicken wings. The chicken wings have…read moregarlic and sweet caramelized fish sauce, great appetizer. The vietnamese iced coffee is nice and strong, good flavor, and good sweetness! I really wanted to try the wagyu steak and brisket pho because I love wagyu steak and brisket and their big selling point was that there was NO MSG (see picture of menu). The soup was good enough and the meat was tender. You had a choice of thin or fat noodles and I didn't know what that meant or what kind of noodles I'd be getting, but I chose the thin and it was good haha. Pho sounded weird with thick noodles, but maybe I need to try that next time. Recommend avoiding the grilled pork and egg roll vermicelli dish. The meat was dry and the egg rolls tasted weird, just wasn't for me, would not get that again.

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    Must be Thai - Pad See You

    Must be Thai

    4.0(2.5k reviews)
    3.3 miForest, West San Jose
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    I finally tried Must be Thai after years of hearing great things about it on a Sunday evening. We…read moregot here around 6pm and there was a pretty long wait but we got seated outdoors after about 40 minutes. The outdoor seating is just a few tables and chairs and the indoor seating definitely looks a bit cuter and more decorated but we were starving and happy to take the first table available. Service was super kind and even though we were the only party seated outdoors we never felt forgotten and our water stayed filled throughout the dinner. We got the Pok Pok Phu papaya salad which comes with little marinated crabs and was nice and refreshing and a just a hint of spice, the Tom yum rice which was my favorite and a standout dish - super flavorful, fragrant and generous amounts of seafood, the green curry with chicken which was a comforting classic, and the southern pad thai which was also solid and tasty. Everything was flavorful, generous in portion size and very enjoyable - we did ask for mild spice and would probably go for medium next time since I did want to enjoy some more heat with the dishes! Overall I can see why Must be Thai is a popular favorite for Thai food and I'll definitely be back more often :)

    surprisingly packed on a weekday lunch…read more service was kinda faster than I expected pad thai - 8/10 honestly better than I remembered from before pad see ew - 6/10 meat was a lillll dry & imo had too much veggies but I just don't rly like veggies LOL

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    Élyse Restaurant - Tiramisu

    Élyse Restaurant

    4.3(550 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
    $$

    Oh my! Just say that they're temporarily closed until the end of May 2026, so we lucked out having…read morethe chance to eat here last Friday 05-01-2026 for the first time. First off, great service! Upon arriving the hostess greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. When we told her yes and gave our first name, she immediately said our last name without looking down and seated us. Within moments our server, wish I remembered his name because he was awesome!, also greeted us and introduced himself. He didn't rush us or anything but politely asked if we wanted something to drink other than water. Then he took our order and everything came out in good time. The food was yum with great flavor and the space had a lively scene without it being crowded. So fun to see the double bar that has an opening to the dining room. Everyone was super friendly and wait staff totally professional and helpful. We look forward to come back and to maybe even host a private event since the have a room that can fit about 24 people.

    CHECK YOUR BILL!!. I recently dined at Elyse in San Jose and wanted to share a mixed experience…read more First, the positives -- the food was genuinely very good. The dishes were well-prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. The overall ambiance was also enjoyable, making it a nice spot for a dinner out. Unfortunately, the experience took a concerning turn at the end of the meal. Our bill came out to $86.42, and I handed my credit card to the waiter. Within seconds (thanks to my card alerts), I received a notification that $103.92 had been charged. When the waiter returned with the receipt, there was no mention of any discrepancy. After waiting a few minutes to see if it would be addressed, I brought it up myself. The waiter appeared flustered and then claimed he had accidentally charged me for someone else's food. That explanation didn't align with the itemized bill I was given, which made the situation feel questionable. He assured me that it would be corrected and that I should see the adjustment in a few days, which I'll be watching closely. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of transparency and the fact that it wasn't proactively disclosed is what left a bad impression. Being overcharged without explanation -- and having to catch it myself -- is not something I expect when dining out. I'd consider coming back for the food, but I'd definitely be more cautious when it comes to the bill.

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    Elements Restaurant - Salmon Wellington

    Elements Restaurant

    4.2(421 reviews)
    8.2 miAlmaden Valley, Country Club
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Casual dining

    Per our friend's recommendation, our family of 8 had a dinner the first time at this'hidden gem…read morelast night. It is pretty nice and cozy restaurant. The menu offers fusion Vietnamese and French dishes. We ordered Salmon Wellingtons, Grass Fed Fillet Mignons, Papaya Salad, Rotisserie Chicken... Bread and butter served first. Then not too long foods came out . All dishes nicely presented and so good! About Fillet Mignon, my daughter complimented: it is better than The Papilion but at 1/3 of the price! The waitress was very attentive, refilled water and removed used dishes timely! My papaya salad was very good ! My wife loves her Rotisserie Chicken. The chicken was tender and seasoned with the French - Vietnamese way that we love! We finished our dinner with yummy cream brulee, chocolate icecream and Vietnamese milk coffees. Nice and warm restaurant Top notch service Fantastic foods at 1/3 price comparing to other places! We will come back to this place more regularly from now on! Congratulations to the owner and staff!

    We live just a couple of miles from Elements and have dined here several times. When we've been…read moreable to go, the food has always been good. The Asian-French fusion menu is creative, the dishes are nicely presented, and we've generally enjoyed our meals. My biggest issue is simply figuring out when the restaurant is actually open. The hours seem to change or feel very inconsistent, and there have been several times when we've thought about going but weren't sure whether they were open. For a neighborhood restaurant so close to home, I wish the schedule were more predictable. The location is also a little unusual. It's tucked into a shopping center and can be easy to overlook if you don't know it's there. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking, which is always convenient. Overall, the food is definitely the reason to come here, and we've had good experiences once we're actually inside. I just wish the hours were more consistent and reliable because we would probably dine here much more often. Also, the dessert is expensive and not very good, something I think they could improve on.

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