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!

Been coming here like forever but for some reason today the food did not meet expectations. The…read morefried rice was dry. Pork chop was over cook. Just an off night for them.

If you're hunting for some top-tier crispy roasted pork, this place hitsss! They have some of the…read morecrispiest skin, and the meat-to-fat ratio is pretty well balanced that it never feels overly ngán. They roast fresh batches of pork and duck daily, so you can just walk in and order by the pound! I picked up a pound of crispy pork for ~$17.50, which is super reasonable for the quality and portion size. They also have a spacious dining room that is great for sit-down family meals with a huge variety of dishes. The only downside is that Vietnam Town's parking lot can be an absolute nightmare, so be ready to hunt for a space!

The restaurant itself felt very large and open, with high ceilings and a more European-inspired…read moredecor style, which honestly felt a little odd considering they serve Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The atmosphere wasn't bad, just unexpected. The service was fast, and we received our food pretty quickly, which I appreciated. We ordered the noodle soup with wontons and pork. While the pork itself was delicious and flavorful, the broth leaned pretty mild and even bland, so the overall dish fell a little flat for me. We also tried the deep-fried noodles with beef, broccoli, and mushrooms. The dish was definitely unique, and the thick sauce was decent flavor-wise, though not especially memorable. I liked it well enough, but it wasn't something I'd crave later. Overall, the food was average to me. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come back.

Used to be consistent in quality, lately has been a hit or miss with big chunks of gristle or…read morecartilage found in lotus wrapped sticky rice and various dumpling offerings. For the stricky rice, they have been adding sesame oil to the outside which overwhelms the fragrance of the lotus leaf. They also stopped adding the characteristic 2 stripes of cookie paste on the cocktail buns.. My family still loves their lo bak go, steamed char siu bao, and the jook/congee combo lunch plates are very much worth for a filling meal.

I had been craving dim sum for a while, but I hadn't found my go to spot in San Jose yet. One day I…read moredecided to search Yelp to see if I could try any to go style dim sum places. We decided to take a chance on New Hwong Kok and it was so amazing! We devoured some of the dishes so quickly that I didn't even get a chance to take a picture yet! The shu mai was juicy and I loved the flavor. The har gow had tender shrimp and a thin dumpling outer layer which was really nice. The fried footballs that consisted of glutinous rice with meat and mushrooms was so good it was unbelievable. The one item they topped it off was the egg tarts, it melted in your mouth and left you wanting more. It was a small shop that you just go up to the counter to order. Definitely highly recommend and we'll go here whenever we're craving dim sum.

Eastlake is a Chinese resto institution in the east side. This restaurant has been here for…read moredecades! I have fond memories of family dinners, and the food remains the same and definitely consistent. This is a great place to have large family dinners. They also have good lunch specials and dim sum is only served at lunchtime. Servers are attentive (as they can be) but they could definitely use another hand or two during peak hours. They always accommodate our reservations. Must try: -duck two ways (bao w/ duck skin and luttuce wrapped duck sauté. -salt and pepper chicken wings -family dinner set packages

The restaurant was quite crowded for Sunday lunch. We ordered to go and waited for about 25min to…read moreget the food. Their menu had a standard list of dim sum items. We got shrimp rice roll, beef rice roll, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, chicken feet, ribs, xiao long bao, deep fried shrimp balls, and taro dumplings. The rice rolls were quite thick and the rice-to-meat ratio was quite high. The chicken feet were red in color and were somewhat spicy, which was quite different from what I expected. The siu mai was okay but had chunks of fatty meat. Shrimp dumplings and xiao long bao were quite dry on the outside. My favorite was the deep fried shrimp balls as they were very crispy on the outside. We also liked the taro dumplings - they were savory and came with a generous amount of taro. The restaurant was located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. It was a convenient place for dim sum if you were in the area.

This is my 90 year old mom's go to place for barbecue takeout, such as barbecued duck, pork, soy…read moresauce chicken, etc., which we buy in order to avoid having to cook in a hot kitchen for a day. I came by this time specifically to try out a dish on their menu. I ordered the customers' favorite dish, the Long Phung House Special Dry Egg Noodle Soup, it's paired with an absolutely delicious duck soy sauce that you can pour over the dry noodles. This dish comes with two sides, a hot bone broth, including the bone, which was delicious and warming, plus a crispy flat bread with a fried shrimp on top, crunchy and satisfying. The noodles come with egg noodles, shrimp, fish cakes, barbecued pork, beef ball, pork kidney, fish ball, ground pork, fried onions, green onions, cracklings, and chives. Everything I ate was very satisfying, and I will definitely come here again to try out the other dishes.

The long-time Han Kee has finally closed its doors, and in its place is Long Phung Restaurant…read more I came here during their soft opening but never got around to leaving a review. I ordered their house special water prawns with egg noodles, and it was honestly so good. I've had water prawns plenty of times before, but they're usually served in a clay pot with rice, so this was my first time having them with egg noodles. The prawns were packed with flavor--a little sweet, a little tangy, with a nice hit of umami. Total flavor bomb. The stir-fried egg noodles reminded me of the lobster noodles you get at Chinese seafood restaurants. Super tasty, and I'd definitely come back just for this dish. My mom ordered the house special noodle soup, and that was delicious too. The broth was well-seasoned and loaded with meat. We also tried the roasted duck and roasted pork, and both were crispy, crunchy, and full of flavor. Overall, we had a great meal and will definitely be back to try more dishes. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend giving Long Phung a try. Cheers!!

I've lived in South San Jose for 3/4 of my life and for a…read moregood many years my Dad has been getting my BBQ porkbuns from this bakery since forever. For many years I would get dimsum here as well as a whole Peking Duck (aka Window Duck). When I moved Oregon 10 years ago I had a serious feeling of home sickness without my normal BBQ Pork Buns and Peking Duck. In March 2025 I rented a car and drove to CA to visit family and friends in San Jose and was able to FINALLY come back to this little bakery. EVERYTHING in San Jose has sadly changed. This little bakery is still the EXACT same as before! I told this story to the granny working the cashier and she told everyone I was here from Oregon while I was paying $50 for bags of buns for home. My favorite was the Scallion Bun - how have I spent all my years coming here and never tried the amazing, savory Scallion Braid Bun?! I bought three and had to keep one in the fridge for a whole year until I perfected my baking skills at home to recreate the same bun. One day I hope I can figure out how to make those delicious BBQ Pork Buns that taste like home! Thank you for being so nice to me all those years :)

I hardly ever give 1 stars, but this is not okay :-( I took a bite and saw a long curly strand and…read moreimmediately spit out the shrimp ball. I couldn't continue eating anymore. Be weary of their fried foods. Also, I don't like how there are no receipts and that they verbally tell you how much you owe. For 1 order of shrimp balls (consists of 3 balls) and 1 order of shrimp bean curd (3 rolls), it was over $16! Thats wildly expensive... we should have asked how much each other was, but my dad just wanted to get me something to eat. Anyways, they gave us change but it was 10 cents short. He informed the lady and she was initially refusing to give him his shorted change. It's not much, but it's really the principle behind it. He showed the change she gave and she begrudgingly gave him the right amount.

We came here at a family member's recommendation and we were not disappointed!…read more This is a more hole in the wall restaurant. Ther eis a parking lot behind the restaurant that can be missed if you drive by too quickly. Service was friendly. Most of my family got the small size, but the portion was HUGE! I was so stuffed. I got the #3, dry style. The side soup was a generous portion, had a good amount of flavor, (larger than average) and it came with 2 large bones with a lot of meat. The noodles were cooked perfectly. There was a lot of meat that comes with the noodles. There was just enough sauce, but there are condiments on the table so that you can add extra flavor. The noodles come with a side of vegetables including lemon garnish, sliced jalapenos, blanched bean sprouts. I would say the food here is pretty authentic, and great value!

3.5 stars. The restaurant has a parking lot right next to it, which is convenient and makes parking…read moreeasy. Service was quick. The restaurant is definitely on the older side, and the interior could use some refreshing along with the decoration. Ordered the dry Hu Tieu noodles with soup on the side. The portion was a decent size, and liked that they had extra sauce available on the table. Food was okay overall. Unfortunately, we noticed a few flies while eating. The space needs more attention to cleanliness.

My husband and I came here over the weekend to give this place another try. We ordered xôi mặn…read more(savory sticky rice), cháo lòng (pork offal congee), and cơm tấm (broken rice). For the cơm tấm, my husband ordered it with grilled pork, chả cua, and salted egg yolk xíu mại. The grilled pork and chả cua were both flavorful and probably the best parts of the plate. The xíu mại was just okay, and the nước mắm was also pretty average. Overall, 3/5. The cháo lòng had good flavor, and the offal was cleaned and prepared well. The presentation was also very nice. However, the dipping sauce could have been better. The biggest issue was that the cháo came out lukewarm/cold, which really took away from the dish. Cháo lòng is one of those dishes that really needs to be served piping hot to be enjoyable. A few of my friends who have tried other soups here have mentioned the same issue--that their soups were also served lukewarm. Hopefully this is something they can improve. 3/5. The highlight of the meal was definitely the xôi mặn. 4/5. The sticky rice was soft, moist, and cooked really well--not dry or hard at all. It came with pâté and a generous amount of toppings. Everything worked well together, and each bite was flavorful and well-balanced. This was easily my favorite dish of the three. Overall, there were some hits and misses, but the xôi mặn was good enough that I would order it again.

I stumbled upon Mama House on a weekday evening and had no trouble finding parking. There's a…read morerestroom inside and plenty of seating, and it looks like the space may have previously been another bar! A lot of seating for big groups. Unfortunately, it was quite warm during my visit. The AC didn't seem to be on, and the doors were closed, which made the dining experience a bit uncomfortable. Service was also a little mixed as the male server came across as somewhat short, though I can understand that working in the heat isn't easy. I ordered the bún đậu mắm tôm while my mom had the chả cá Lã Vọng (not pictured). My dish was disappointing overall. It was missing rice paper, which is typically used to make wraps with the ingredients, and the mắm tôm sauce was much thinner than expected and overly salty and wasn't authentic to the taste. I like that they offer is a selection of prepared foods to-go, including pickled vegetables and pickled pig ear. I bought the pickled pig ear, which was tasty, though the large jar was priced around $30. Unfortunately, it didn't sit particularly well with my stomach afterward. I might consider giving Mama House another try in the future and exploring other menu items, though I would probably order takeout so I could enjoy the food from the comfort of home.