The prices are very affordable, and the portions are huge--you definitely get your money's worth…read morehere. The pig ear side dish is a must-try; it's savory, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned. I was also blown away by the XLB (Soup Dumplings)--the skin is thin, the meat is fresh and flavorful, and they are packed with delicious soup inside! Lastly, their shaved noodles have the perfect chewy and bouncy (Q-texture) that I love. If you're looking for high-quality comfort food that won't break the bank, this is the spot!

Fast food place, decorated with Chinese scenery wall paper that felt like too much. Run like a…read moreneighborhood mom and pop store. Ordered the cheapest noodle bowl, Dan Dan Noodle, at over $15, plus tax and tips. Tipping practice is the usual at the counter where the owner stares at you. My problem is the content and amount. So much noodle (ok), a lot of veggies (good), with a small dollop of minced meat. Not an expert on Dan Dan noodle but this one the sauce was a bit too sour for me. With that amount of minced meat, it just felt like eating a veggie noodle bowl. Cost too much for what I got.

For anyone new to Malatang or already a fan of hot pot, this is a must-visit spot. I highly…read morerecommend loading up on fresh vegetables, enoki mushrooms, tofu, noodles, and thinly sliced beef for the ultimate bowl. I'll definitely be coming back again and again! Also, their self serving chili oil bar takes your bowl of hot pot to another level of flavor town. Love love love their chili oil. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the cooking time is quick considering how customizable the experience is. Every bowl feels unique, fresh, and satisfying. 10/10 would recommend.

Miss Gu Malatang is located in Brokaw Commons. Parking is a bit hit or miss here, depending on when…read moreyou come by. They are in the corner near Sizzling Lunch. They have a good variety for ingredient selections, but their price seems a bit pricey than other spots I had been to. Not the most friendly or welcoming here either. I was intruigued by their sizzling late style, but I ended up getting their bone broth. The broth was a bit on the saltier side though. Ingredient tasted decent - they have some ingredients I had not seen at other malatang spots, so that is a plus. Overall, decent food, but the broth could improve for a better experience.

I finally got to try this place out. I came here yesterday late afternoon with my wife, and we had…read morea really good time. Let me remind you, this is a hole-in-the-wall type Chinese restaurant. Expect what comes with that: Slightly rude employees that aren't enthusiastic, smell of cigarette smoke, quiet restaurant; no music. There were a bunch of older men just lounging around, some eating and some just there to have conversation. At times, it was awkward because whenever I needed a refill or ask for to-go boxes, all the guys would just look at me. Oh yes, please bring CASH because they do not accept debit/credit. They have an ATM machine in the restaurant so be aware of this. We ordered a good spread: Roast Duck, Spicy & Salted Pork Chops, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and House Fried Rice. The duck was really good but it was cold which was bit of a turn-off; I wish it was served hot. I love that the pork chops were actually chops! It was seasoned well and had a nice amount of meat on them. I do wish it was salt & pepper style but this will do. The honey walnut shrimp was crispy but I wasn't too big of a fan of their creamy mayo; it had a different taste that I wasn't used to. The shrimp pieces weren't glazed either so it was just ok. The fried rice was good but a bit too wet from either the runny egg or oil. There is a condiment table of sauces, so you just have to go up and get some sauce in the cups. The chopped jalapeno with vinegar is my favorite. I was disappointed with their chili oil because it had this cumin taste with other spices and that just threw me off. I was hoping the chili oil would be on point so I can eat lots of it with the pork chops but it wasn't. Overall, for a hole in the wall Chinese spot, this place is about a 4-4.5. They serve a lot and quick which is a plus. I'd definitely come back again!

It's supposed to be bbq pork, duck, soy sauce chicken…read more Over half of the meat is bbq pork. And the bbq pork is bright red, gross, and it's dry. There were only 4, 5 tiny pieces of duck in it. Soy sauce chicken had no soy sauce, and I don't understand why the chicken had no skin. Not authentic, if you know you know.

TK Noodle stores have been in San Jose for decades. New Tung Kee Noodle is the best one! I prefer…read morethis location and Calaveras'. The location itself is always busy and the parking lot is full due to the plaza's popularity. The store itself is your regular fast food noodle place. Upon seating, you may be instantly asked by staff if you know what you want to order. The menu itself has an endless combination of noodle and rice stick noodle soups. The soup itself is mostly the same for all noodle bowls. You have the option to get one type of noodle or two! The meats are as listed. If there's any confusion, the menu images are accurate depictions of the entrees. Service is quick and they'll always make sure you have water. The store itself is also kept clean. I love how they have kept the dividers up for the booths even after the pandemic. Personally it makes me feel more separated from other diners and the menus are helpfully present on the plexiglass walls. Will be back for a quick lunch if I'm craving a bowl of tasty noodle soup!

Quick service, friendly people, big portion of food and decent prices. What else can I expect for?…read moreIt's a great place for a quick meal and doesn't cost much. We ordered pad thai, beef stew noodle soup combination rice stick soup. Everything was good. The portion was pretty big.

To warm me up, I ordered roasted fish with medium spice. The fish was moist and absorbed the broth…read more The soup added a lot of flavor to the veggies and tofu. We also put some extra things in the pot to make it feel even more complete. You have to order the beef skewers. The beef was perfectly seasoned, moist, and had a nice char. The beef skewers and roasted fish were even better together after soaking the skewers in the broth. The staff brought everything to us still boiling and made sure we had what we needed by stopping by our table often. This was easy and fun to order. I would order the roasted fish and beef skewers again.

The fish was especially flavorful this time and went really well with rice. The barbecue was…read moredecent, but I wouldn't recommend ordering the grilled tofu skin.

I went to Cheung Hing twice in one day while on a recent business trip. It seems like this is the…read morename for restaurants in the Bay Area. According to Google maps, there are 8 of them. I think I've been to 4 different ones. This one is located in Milpitas. I don't know if they are related to the other ones. The roast pork and roast duck here are good. It makes for a good meal when you get it with rice or noodles. They also serve dim sum at this restaurant. The siu mai that I ordered was also good. Service was good. The waiter didn't make fun of me too much for going there twice in one day. Food was good. I can't ask for anything more.

I usually frequent dim sum spots with honey comb tripe as it's my favorite. I liked the Cheung Hing…read morein San Mateo so I wanted to give the new Milpitas location a try. Upsides - Chicken feet was good; flavorful - Chive and Shrimp Dumpkibg was Crispy - Taro Bun filling was good Downsides - No AMEX - Taro Bun pineapple topper is made out of taro powder, very weeet and not yummy. - Tripe needs to be cooked for longer, very chewy. - Worst XLBs ever, broke at the pan and the wrapping was way too gummy -- needs to be proofed for longer.

Food is still fantastic after all this time. Portion sizing is still consistent!…read more Ordering is done via QR code and phone. Staff and service is quick to assist with any needs. Only downside is you'll smell like cooked meat/sauce since ventilation isn't super strong in the store. We'll be back since sizzling plate is an entertaining way to have a meal!

My coworkers and I have gone here for lunch a few times in the past, and on our most recent visit,…read moreit was great to see that the food is still just as fantastic and the portions are consistent! Ordering is seamless; scan the QR code on your phone (order as a group or individual), and the staff is always quick and helpful. The only real downside is that the ventilation isn't super strong, so you will definitely leave smelling like food. The parking lot can also get a bit busy, so you might have to hunt for a spot sometimes. Additionally, I do wish they would maybe add some garlic butter to the bottom of the hot plate so things don't stick to it quite so easily. That said, we'll absolutely be back--hearing that hot plate sizzling is always music to a foodies ears!

Decided to get dinner in the area and glad we went with Flaming Ox. Came with a group of 4 + baby…read morearound 7pm and we were seated right away. I ordered the dry Mala beef + tendon noodle and partner ordered the Mala Beef noodle soup. The broth was flavorful, rich, and spicy but not overall spicy where I couldn't enjoy it. The beef was perfect. It was soft and just melted in your mouth. By the end of it, I wanted another bowl because it was just so good. Instead of ordering a new bowl, we decided to share an order of their popcorn chicken which was also flavorful and loved that they had basil. I'm definitely coming back!

This is an overdue review for Flaming Ox, I took a look at pictures in my phone and realized today…read moreis actually 30 days from my first visit here. So let's get started!! We came about 20 mins before lunch closing and the restaurant was still super busy, which is always a good sign. Luckily we only waited a few minutes before getting seated. The space is bright and cute, and I really liked the open kitchen and the ox logo on the wall. We got to try the Firecracker Fries, Spicy Shrimp & Pork Wontons, and the Traditional Beef Noodle Soup with thick noodles. The Firecracker Fries were definitely my favorite. Crispy outside, soft inside, flavorful with a little kick, and honestly addicting. The wontons were soft and packed with filling, although sweeter than spicy to me personally. The beef noodle soup was really comforting. Broth had a nice herbal flavor, noodles were chewy, and the beef was tender. The regular size was actually huge, enough for us to share and still have leftovers to bring home. Service was fast and friendly, we literally the last table there but they really took good care of us. Overall, really great experience and now I'm already craving those Firecracker Fries again.