This restaurant had great Chinese food, and everything we ordered tasted great! We ordered family…read morestyle entrees. We got shrimp fried rice, cumin fried chicken, string beans, and sweet sour fish soup. The spice level was good, not too spicy. Each entree had very good flavor. My favorite was cumin fried chicken. the chicken was tender and crispy on the outside. I also liked the fish fillet and tofu, as it had good spicy flavor. The service was fast and the waiter spoke Chinese. There were lots of tables inside and parking options available.

The crispy cumin chicken and pork with cauliflower were good! Would order again. The beef over…read morecrispy rice was tasty, but the crispy rice gets soggy kind of fast - kind of wish they left it as separate components instead of doing the table-side pour over. Would probably favor ordering something else if we came back. Service was relatively quick. Came for lunch and there was no wait for a table. They also have a boba menu but I did not try it. The parking situation is really good - it's in a plaza, so plenty of parking.

Made our way here for lunch on a weekday. Place was empty when we walked in. QR code ordering…read moreoption from table. We decided on chicken bento box and chicken with eggplant. **chicken with eggplant-2/5- beats me how such delicious ingredients can be rendered to such a flavorless state. Added to that, all the ingredients were sitting on a pool of oil. It's dishes like this which make me feel terrible about eating out. **popcorn chicken bento box-2/5- got this for my six year old. One bite and he refused to eat it. I tried it and understood why, I had popcorn chicken at numerous places but it was never this bad. The texture was off putting and it was flavorless. I hate writing a poor review but I think restaurant owners and cooks have some responsibility towards their paying customers to serve decent food.

You're Sichuan in a Million…read more ***HIDDEN GEM ALERT*** One of the few legit, mom-and-pop run Sichuan Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area, and the flavors they're producing are fantastic. For the uninitiated, Sichuan is (obviously) a style of Chinese cuisine that relies heavily on their eponymous Szichuan peppercorns which have a unique mouth and tongue numbing sensation. The Good: *QR Code ordering but you have to pay at the counter *Friendly service *Décor and interior are a bit spartan, but it's clean and sanitary. *Large shared parking lot *Great prices as for well less than $100 we got enough food for about 4-5 meals. *Chicken Fried Noodles were superb, with the noodles being the standout part of that dish. We're not sure if they were housemade or just very high-quality noods, but regardless the taste and texture was superb. *Beef Slices Hot Bowl w/ the special dry mix was massive and filled with tons of goodies. The spice level was just right and had a nice amount of the mouth-tingling sensation to remind one what Szichuan flavors are all about. *Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce too was a well-balanced spicy and sweet dish, with perfectly cooked eggplant--which is one of my favorite vegetables (technically a fruit but whatever). The Meh: *Pork potstickers had a decent flavor but are really dry. Some XO sauce or something would've gone a long way to bolster them up. Fortunately, there was enough sauce on the aforementioned eggplants that we used that. *No outdoor seating The Ugly: *Nothing comes to mind except if the Costco does end up in this shopping center then the parking situation could start to look a lot like Almaden Plaza. Conclusion: Run don't walk to try this place out. The flavors are fantastic and the prices are very fair. What more does one need?? Highly recommended.

The service was great!！ As soon as we walked in, a server came over to greet us and help us right…read moreaway. Everyone was very attentive and responsive, and the food was delicious too. Overall, we had a really nice experience and would definitely come back!

Friday evening out for dinner…read more Home Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine Server - Ram and Lean, both provided great service and was so quick too. Cashier - Nancy, she was very sweet. Chardonnay Lagunitas IPA Cabernet Cumin Lamb Salt and Pepper Fish - Extra Spicy Rice Food was so yummy cook just right, all was extra spicy the way we like it. The deco, was very spacious and clean. A must visit.

Food pretty good. Very authentic Hunan cuisine. Definitely…read moreRecommend to go! 非常推荐的正宗湖南菜～

Pretty Delicious！！ Strong recommend its Grilled fish and Lofa! feeling like I was in Hometown.read more

I cannot eat spicy due to acid reflux and heart burn so I never really cared to try this place. But…read morewhat I appreciate they have is a non-spicy level. The flavors are great and if you get the large, protein is a plenty! I came here prior and gotten my own pot that's small and I do think they get more protein than 2 smalls. The only hard part of getting a large is that you have to share with someone and agree on the items. Luckily this time my husband who loves super super super spicy food was fine with sharing a non spicy dish. He let me have full reign on the proteins but he was able to pick one item. It came with two bowls of rice and two teas since we came for lunch. We had enough left overs for dinner too. Can't wait to come back! But might have to get a small again next time.

What a sad day. Hi Pot will be closing on 6/30/25, with their last day of service on 6/29…read more If you haven't been, make time before then for the best dry pot in the Bay. Also, try their garlic green beans and eggplant! The best dish from their original menu that they'll still make if you ask. The rich garlic sauce and umami flavor are unmatched. I can't order this dish elsewhere without being disappointed. I miss Hi Pot already.

Food was very delicious. The blend of Chinese and Korean cuisine was a great mix and felt very…read morenatural. The servers were very nice and friendly. They greeted us when we entered. We ordered a good amount of food for 10 people and the food came out in a fair amount of time. We ordered Black Bean Noodles, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, a soup, salt and pepper fish, the works! All very good, there was not a dish I did not like. They also had this pear slushie that was super incredible and flavorful. Tasted exactly like an Asian pear

Tong Soon Garden in Santa Clara is my top pick for Korean Chinese food in the Bay Area! I…read moreespecially loved their Kanso chili jumbo shrimp- it came in a sweet and sour sauce that was so rich and shiny. The jjampong (seafood noodle soup) is perfect for cravings- it's a high quality version of shin ramen (my favorite) and has fresh seafood in it too. Their jajamien is a staple and the black bean sauce had so much umami and texture. I also recommend their mushu pork wraps as the portion is sizeable as well! We ordered: Tang su yuk Yu rin gi Kanso Jumbo shrimp Mushu pork Jajang mein Jjampong

I had a fantastic dining experience here, and the beef noodle soup completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The broth was rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful without feeling overly greasy. The beef chunks were cooked to absolute perfection--incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, while the noodles had that ideal chewy texture that soaked up the broth beautifully. Beyond the delicious food, the customer service was top-notch from start to finish. The staff greeted us warmly, provided prompt service, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The dining area was spotless, modern, and very comfortable, creating a relaxed ambiance. Overall, it was a truly satisfying meal, and I will definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommended to all noodle lovers!

Food was amazing and fresh. Great portions and staff was very attentive and friendly !!read more

Best Chinese cuisine in town! Service is good too. Shang Cafe in San Jose is an excellent…read moredestination for authentic Sichuan cuisine. The menu offers bold, flavorful dishes with customizable spice levels, making it ideal for both adventurous diners and those who prefer milder heat. Favorites include mapo tofu, spicy crispy pork ribs, boiled fish, and Dan Dan noodles. The portions are generous, perfect for sharing with family or friends. The restaurant has a clean, modern atmosphere, and the staff are generally friendly and efficient.

The food was really good and everything tasted fresh. Definitely enjoyed it and would come back…read moreagain!

Mouthwateringly amazing!!!! Can't believe I only just discovered this place. The braised pork belly…read morerice with egg was out of this world, I'm already craving it the next day! The meat was so tender, the rice was the perfect amount of the softness, and the flavor was so satisfying and 香. Every bite melts in your mouth. Had a piece of popcorn chicken which was decent. Friend ordered one of the house special rice noodles which looked good as well, I'll probably order one of their noodles next time to try out. Service was friendly, they refilled our water twice! Environment was relatively clean, but tables were crowded a bit close together and it was a bit loud to the point where I couldn't hear my friend talk even leaning in sitting right across from her.

I visit 2 to 4 times per month. The soup, the beef, the level of the spiciness and the rice noodles…read moreare all very authentic. If I am asked to pick only one rice noodle restaurant in the Bay Area, I will pick Hunan Mifen without any hesitation.

I was looking for a place to eat in the area and happened to come across Easterly. I don't see many…read moreHunan restaurants so wanted to give it a try. Ordered three dishes to share amongst three people: Stir Fried Smoked Beef with Garlic and Pepper, Steamed Pork Belly with Dried Pickles, Yunnan Mushroom Dish (don't recall the English translated name). The stir fried smoked beef with garlic and pepper was the best item we tried. The beef was smoky, and reasonably authentic for hunan cuisine. Okay amount of spice as well. Note - the beef is chewy and tough, but that is how it is. The steamed pork belly with dried pickles was different from what we were expecting since it usually has a salty preserved vegetable taste, and not spicy. In addition, some pieces of the pork belly were also dry. The Yunnan mushroom dish was a mix of mushrooms which wasn't really a stir fry but wasn't dry either. It was fine. Around our table - we saw that lots of folks were ordering a mushroom dry pot and the griddle fish. Will be back again to try those dishes.

This was my first time trying Easterly and I had an overall good experience. I was here with a…read morebusiness partner and we were able to discuss work and enjoy our food. I would say the atmosphere is not the best place to discuss business, but personal conversations are fine. With several companies nearby, it does get busy and load during weekday lunch. We ordered through a QR code on the table and the food came quickly. The food itself is good; it's Hunan style so they got a strong spicy kick. From the taste it's very authentic. Service was good since we asked for extra bowls and other requests.