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    Starbird Chicken

    3.5 (783 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Vicky P.

    I've shared my thoughts on Starbird before, but this Japanese BBQ launch deserved a fresh update! If you've been around since the katsu style salad days, you already know how much I loved that era. It always gave me Japanese curry comfort in salad form. This new Japanese BBQ line feels like a true evolution. Think bold Tokyo sesame and okonomiyaki inspired flavors layered over their signature crispy chicken. The crunch is still there, but now it is paired with savory, slightly sweet, smoky sauces that really stand out! My order: * Japanese BBQ Bird Sandwich: 7.5 out of 10 Crispy chicken with Japanese BBQ sauce that adds a sweet savory kick. Solid and satisfying, but not my top pick from this drop. * Japanese BBQ Tenderbox: 9 out of 10 The tenders hold the sauce beautifully and still stay crispy. Flavorful without feeling overly heavy. * Okonomiyaki Fries: 8 out of 10 Crispy fries finished with an okonomiyaki style drizzle. Fun, indulgent, and perfect for sharing. * Tokyo Sesame Crunch Salad: 10 out of 10 My favorite. Fresh, crunchy, and packed with that nutty sesame flavor. It balances the richness of the chicken so well and feels like the grown up version of the old katsu salad I loved. Overall, this lineup is super flavorful and not too heavy. If you gravitate toward that sweet savory Japanese BBQ profile, this is absolutely worth trying. Thank you Starbird for continuing to keep the menu creative and exciting!

    Kevin P.

    Overrated Chicken lacked so much flavor that I thought I was eating Dyson's reheated chicken. The fries were also mediocre, reheated frozen potato. Store is pretty clean and spacious, Lots of seating.

    Joanne S.

    Just so happen to be walking by this place when my daughter mentioned it was a chicken place. I had been wanting a salad and saw they offered one with an Asian twist called Tokyo salad, so that's what I ordered. She got the Nashville hot tenders, and hubby got regular nuggets with choice of 3 sauces. He opted for the house, blue cheese and Japanese dressing. Everything was so crispy and tasty. I was quite happy with my salad. This place was very busy, you can order st the counter or on the kiosk. Lots of diners do takeout. There's ample seating indoors or outdoors. They make their own lemonade daily. And offer craft sodas. The only option for sugar free is tea or their mango sparkling water.

    Sandwiches but so much missing food!
    Ashley V.

    Would give this no STARS if I could. I love Starbird, particularly for their Gardein Bird, so I'm so sad to write this review. I ordered delivery directly through the website and my order was cancelled about 20 minutes later. That was so annoying, but we just decided to get something else for dinner. When we got home from picking up other food, 30 minutes later, I received a text saying my order was confirmed and on its way!!! You can imagine my shock and annoyance. My card had been charged $55 without my consent. But that's not all! When the order arrived it was missing 3 items that I paid for! Literally so irritated just thinking about this and bummed because that's sandwiches looked good, but we weren't hungry anymore. I contacted customer service and have yet to hear from them! Stay tuned! 12/10 update: customer service reached out and initially offered a $20 reward to my account. After replying back and further explaining, they issued a refund since I DID NOT authorize the order to be placed again, after it was cancelled. So I appreciate the response. Will probably come back but won't order delivery.

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    Jess B.

    My husband and I stopped by for a quick k dinner and had a really good experience overall. I ordered the Thai Chicken Salad and my husband got three Classic Tenders with fries. I really enjoyed the salad. It had great texture with the crunch of the cucumbers and carrots, and the dressing had a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. The tenders were okay, not bad but nothing too special. The fries were well seasoned, not overly salty, and perfectly crunchy. The food came out quickly and everything tasted fresh. Overall, a solid spot for a quick, tasty meal. I'm a little surprised with the 3.5 stars because I left like my experience exceeded the current rating. Definitely give it a shot!

    Marc T.

    Had the opportunity to try some salads with a friend today at Starbird! It's a large location that's part of a larger plaza with lots of parking available. It has a huge interior and patio space. Loved the drinks from the classic lemonade to strawberry hibiscus tea. The staff are super nice and attentive when I asked for lids, bags, and their recommendations. We ended up getting 4 salads! All of them were unique and delicious with awesome fried chicken, great sauces, and lots of veggies. The avo cabo is my favorite! Can't wait to come here again!

    Kelly H.

    Our second visit to Starbird was such a pleasant surprise. The first time I tried a chicken sandwich and felt like it was missing a little flavor, but this time we went with the salads and it made all the difference. I had the Thai chicken salad and it was sauced so perfectly that I didn't even need the extra dressing they provided. We also ordered the Elote chicken salad which was loaded with flavor and packed with enough ingredients to keep us full after just one bowl. The portions are huge, so definitely come hungry. For our daughter, we ordered the chicken tender kids box with fries and a juice box, which was the perfect little meal. There has always been a lot of hype about this place and we never really understood why, but these salads truly put them over the top for both flavor and value. One thing to note is that ordering was a little tricky. They only had two kiosks, both super laggy, which made the line look much longer than it really was. There were no staff taking orders, but once we got through the kiosk, the food came out really quickly.

    Looks can be deceiving, bottom of the bun "pictured on top" was rock hard and stale tasting.
    Henry M.

    Ordered their 6 piece chicken nuggets with the bbq aïoli and habanero mango aïoli. I also got their 2.0 sandwich. The chicken nuggets were good but dry, the sauce saved the day. The 2.0 sandwich was... well let's say interesting as the bun on the bottom was hard, stale hard and tasted old "my co workers also ordered sandwiches and they experienced the same thing. They also put the avocado underneath the top bum which made the top bun mushy. Like I said... weird. Bottom line is I would have enjoyed the sandwich if the bottom bun wasn't rock hard stale. Or should I say we all would have enjoyed our sandwiches if the bottom bun wasn't disgusting.

    Starbird Side Salad, Chicken Classic Tender Box, Sandwich
    Rose L.

    Pricey but well worth for the food and flavor. The sandwich was soooo good and had the perfect veggie to pickle to meat ratio whereas the salad was a good way to wash the meat down. Chicken tenders were a bit crunchy but delicious nonetheless. Order ahead as the wait can get long and be sure to get a sandwich.

    Lemonade - perfect amount of sweetness!
    Erica M.

    This place came highly recommended by a few people for good salads. I ordered their ELOTE CHOP salad with the creamy cilantro lime dressing. They have great customer service here, the location was clean and well organized. The salad is very filling! It has crispy chicken, cotija cheese, a lot of sweet corn among other ingredients. The dressing by far is probably the best salad dressing of any fast food restaurant I've had as of lately. I will definitely come back to their other items on the menu. I can easily see this being my new favorite place to get salads :)

    Thai glazed chicken
    Margie L.

    I like regular fried chicken with a twist,this place is nice,airy inside high ceilings,clean,and menu has a lot to offer.We got the thai glazed tenders and regular tenders,the slaw is really good and fresh,but please be generous they also have other salads on menu and i will order next time.Churos is ok,it needs more cinnamon mix with sugar,They have different sodas to choose from not limited to coke or pepsi products which i'm thankful.The service here is also fast and staff are nice.

    Starbird 2.0 (sub veg)
    Noopur D.

    I don't know how I've only just gotten around to trying starbird! It was so delicious and filling!! I got the starbird 2.0 which I subbed for the vegan patty and it was so yummy! I love that you can sub anything for the vegan meat. My friend got the chicken salad and it was so yummy as well! And we shared the cream soda. Service is fast and staff are friendly!! There's plenty of seating inside and a big nice space to eat and hang out.

    Sesame Ramen Crunch - NEW
    Amanda N.

    Starbird never disappoints. I just didn't like the salad I chose as much as the others. This time I got sesame ramen crunch. Overall, starbird is usually clean and I love their portions. Staff is friendly.

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    Well the management said a month ago they would reach out to me they never responded on a refund or replacement of food. Maybe AI responses

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    salads are large, services fast, ate outdoors. Very pricey for chicken and salad. 4 stars cause it's expensive.

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    What's the star sauce? And pique sauce? There are no descriptions of their sauces in the app.

    Hi Jaya! The pique is a tangy, vinegar based sweet hot sauce and the star sauce is our signature take on Alabama White Sauce - creamy, sweet, tangy and a little smoky.

    One of the reviews said the fried chicken is gluten free but I don't see that mentioned on the web site. Really? Gluten free fried breaded chicken?

    Per the Starbird website in the 'About' tab under 'The Process' section it says that the batter is gluten-friendly

    Does this location serve breakfast? It opens a lot later than the Sunnyvale one.

    I was told no

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    Firehouse Subs - Spicy Cajun Chicken

    Firehouse Subs

    4.2(74 reviews)
    1.2 miNorth Valley
    $$

    Wow, I wish I came here sooner! Always had my eye on this place since they've opened up here in the…read moreplaza. The location of the store seems a little far away because it's in the corner by Safeway's gas station off to the side, so I imagine some people miss it. So keep an eye out for it next time you're in the mood for some hot subs. Chris, the owner, was so kind and explained everything to us. He was patient, informative, and professional. It's nice to see owners work at times and treat their customers so genuinely! So thank you, Chris! The store is honestly decorated so well. There's details everywhere on the wall, and it's all dedicated to San Jose culture and first responders. The ambiance felt local and cool. Now for the food, my husband ordered the Build Your Own Sub with Pastrami and it was delicious! I ordered their new and off the menu French Dip sub with aus ju and IT WAS SO GOOD. Highly recommend to get it now while they have it! Special notes: - All subs are served hot! - They have a hot sauce bar with unique sauces all leveled off from (1-10). 1 = mild and 10 = spiciest! Affordability: both of our subs came out to be around $20 for two large subs. Some people may view the prices as pricey, but if you get a large sub it's definitely worth it. Check out the photos for reference (I don't think the photos do the large size justice though because they are HUGE) and give Firehouse Sub a try for yourself!

    Your typical craft Sando spot... 3 and 1/2 *** rounded up to…read more4 **** for accuracy and efficiency. To be honest I didn't know about Firehouse Subs until I saw a T-Mobile promo. Thought I'd give it a try. I like sandos....err subs. I placed an order online and picked it up without any issues, just the way it should be. My order was ready and waiting for me when I got there. The venue at the corner of a newer shopping plaza. There is a decent amount of seating inside and outside as well along with plenty of parking around. #Sandos: ~ Hook & Ladder - 3.5/5 The most basic one...I think. Smoked Turkey breast, Honey Ham, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, no mayo for me, and deli mustard with a pickle spear on the side. The sub were just okay for me, nothing amazing. ~ Firehouse Steak & Cheese (Large) - 3/5 Looks much better in the brochure. It's fine, tasted OK. Nothing to brag about, don't let the sando sit around. Make sure you finish it all at once or it will get soggy... may be its because of the oil and vinegar dressing I opted for? Not sure... The wheat bread is a tad too sweet for my liking and the white bread is just plain and flavorless. I do wish they provided options like Sourdough or Dutch Crunch, which also happen to be healthier for you. I wanted to complain that they were expensive but then realized that's how it is everywhere now. That food inflation is no joke... I'd stop by if nothing was around. Not so sure I need to try other items on the menu.

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    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

    West Coast Sourdough San Jose Coleman

    4.3(109 reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
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    West Coast Sourdough is an almost weekly stop for my husband and I after our grocery run. We tried…read morethis place once after being unsatisfied with the sandwich options in the surrounding grocery store delis, and this exceeded our expectations. The shop is a standard deli with a few tables inside. The service is fast and friendly, and the ingredients are fresh. The best part about these sandwiches, though, is that their sourdough has a crunchy exterior. The sourdough I've experienced at other sandwich locations tends to have a softer outside, which leads me to typically offering Dutch crunch instead. At West Coast Sourdough, though, their sourdough is just as crunchy as a Dutch crunch elsewhere, giving me both the texture and flavor profile I desire. If I'm looking for a basic deli sandwich on a quality sourdough roll, it's always safe to assume I'll be going here.

    Located in the plaza at the corner of Taylor and Coleman, it's a bit tucked away. We usually order…read moretakeout, but have made time to dine in on occasion. Whether you're ordering to-go or eating in, the food is always piping hot and consistently flavorful, never disappoints! Our go-to order is the clam chowder with a sourdough bread bowl, which is hands down the best. I recommend getting the bread bowl on the side so you can enjoy the bread and chowder together. The clam chowder is my favorite, perfectly creamy with generous chunks of clams and potatoes. The bread bowl is the highlight, fluffy and crispy at the same time. Yum!

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    Duc Huong Sandwiches

    Duc Huong Sandwiches

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    4.2 miEast San Jose
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    First of all, do not mind the lack of vegetables in the sandwich. I personally don't like eating my…read morevegetables in sandwiches, so I took them out. This place might be the best place to get a banh mi sandwich in all of San Jose. I always see a line here and people are willing to line up. People also buy lots of sandwiches so the store becomes very packed and busy. Many people probably would tell you the same thing. Everything is fresh since it's always being sold. The staff keeps cranking out fresh bread to make fresh sandwiches.

    TL;DR: don't be scared off by the line - the staff moves fast and their system is down pat. The…read moresandwiches are off the charts on value! There is never not a line. That said, I think the parking is worse than the line so if you have a passenger willing to wait in line, drop them off, park away from the mess, and swoop them (and the sandos) up afterward. Now this is where I might get canceled...don't get me wrong, the bahn mi's are all delicious but they're definitely not my favorite Bahn mi's I've ever had. They're honestly not even top 3 based on taste. BUT For the price, the efficiency, and the deal (buy 4 get 1), it's really hard to beat. Sometimes, the deal is just too good to turn down. Will be back when I'm in the area but don't think I'll be going out of the way. Still so much love for Duc Hoang! Cheers!

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    Duc Huong Sandwiches - #7 Banh Mi Trung & Thit Nuong

    Duc Huong Sandwiches

    4.2(709 reviews)
    2.8 miNorth Valley
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    There are a bunch of banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) places in San Jose, so when I was in the area I…read moreasked a few local friends on where they'd recommend. The people I asked all say Duc Huong. I was closer to the McKee Road location so I went there, I'm assuming their Story Road location in Little Saigon would be bigger but busier. The location is in a strip mall area with grocery stores, restaurants (including other banh mi businesses). When I arrived there was a decent line (before Yelp that was an indication the place was good). I got in line and there were at least 3 registers, and more than that of people working in the kitchen fulfilling orders. - They bake their bread fresh. - They had a wide variety of banh mi options and different sizes - I could've ordered on at least Doordash or called in an order ahead, I'll know that for next time. They give you an order number and have a screen that will track orders. I was there on a Saturday morning around 11am, it was pretty busy, but I think they turned around my order in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered the grilled pork and egg banh mi which was pretty good.

    Have been meaning to try their sandwiches for the longest time and decided to make a trip here on…read moreMother's Day for a quick bite. I believe that they have multiple locations in San Jose but this was on our way to Valley Fair. There was already a line forming when we arrived at noon. We waited about 20 minutes before our order was ready. We ordered 2 large sandwiches - cold cut combo and grilled pork. The bread was light and crispy. We liked that they removed a lot of the breading inside. The meats and condiments also did not disappoint. The quality of the sandwiches were by far the best I've never had. Can't believe it took me so long to stop by but glad I finally did. I wished that they had a location closer to where I live, but this won't stop me from driving here if I ever want a sandwich!!

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