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    Z-One Kitchen

    3.6 (71 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    3 meat combo that came with 6 pork ribs, salad, potato salad, and egg fried rice underneath. Enough to feed two forsure!
    Jonathan F.

    This place has tender, fall right off the bone pork spare ribs with a cumin flavored bbq sauce that are delicious! 9/10 Also ordered: 2x beef ribs for $12. 6/10 2x Lamb skewers for $12. 8/10 Cold noodles $12. 6/10 The best deal is the 3 meat combo for $25 that comes with your selection of meat (I got 3 orders of the pork ribs so came with 6 fat pieces), comes with two salads: green/potato salad (I recommend doubling up on potato salad), and egg fried rice/white rice/chow mein (I reccomend the egg fried rice 6.5/10). Definitely enough to feed two people. I feel like you can't beat a deal like this these days especially for bbq'd meats. Service is good the waiters are friendly and has a ma and pa/bbq vibe and atmosphere. Not really a Texas style bbq..I would say more Chinese bbq with cumin flavors but man those pork ribs were delicious! I'll be back again forsure highly reccomend

    BBQ beef ribs
    Allena C.

    My bf got a recommendation to try this place out. I've never heard of it so I went along with no expectations. It's one hole in the wall joint! The place has mismatched furniture. Whatever restaurant this was previously, they kept what they felt was still in good condition and added what they liked to the place. Our seats were uncomfortable as if the cushion lost its bounce and it became hard and our table looked like floor tile but it was laminate. The glue was coming off the edge of the table so it was no longer sticking and lifted up. Maybe I should have taken a shot so you could understand what I'm trying to describe. In other words, ambiance was less than desirable. But I don't usually rate a place because of ambiance or service. So on to the food! ***OUR PICKS*** FISH & CHIPS ~ we got a huge plate of crinkle fries with some fish and a dollop of tartar sauce and ketchup. Lightly, crispy batter, but you can tell the fish was frozen. We even saw her grab the frozen fish out of the freezer which was on the side of the wall. I guess you can't expect fresh fish. I was only able to eat 2 pieces as this was heavy and greasy for my stomach. BF ate more of it and felt queasy after lunch. 2/5 SIDE OF BBQ BEEF RIBS ~ for $12, we got more bones than meat! Lots of cumin and seasoning which doesn't taste Texan though these were supposed to be Texan BBQ ribs. At least that's what was shown on window. The meat came off the bones but we did not care for the spices. 2/5 Waitress was ok. We got our food quickly since we were the only ones in the restaurant at 1pm on a Wednesday. We probably should have stuck with Northern Chinese food instead. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be back. Queasy stomach for $40! I don't think so.

    Lamb organ soup
    Les Z.

    We had the $35 ayce, which includes soda and soy milk as well. We love the Chinese burgers, skewers and lamb soup. Everything is delicious and flavorful. They have great takeout order options too. Some items are buy one get one free! Highly recommend this place.

    Pork & beef Chinese sandwich
    Hazel T.

    Personally I don't like the spices they used on the skewers or veggies. The beef skewers are so rough and chewy, not at all tender. The sesame noodles had no sesame flavor and the noodles were rougher than what I prefer. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the Chinese grilled pork sandwich. The meat is flavorful and tender. Overall, flavor profile wasn't really for me, but I think that they really bring out the flavors you'd find in Beijing.

    Beef rib plate with egg fried rice and potato salad.
    Aaron Z.

    I struggled on how to rate this place because the food was fine, but the menu is...perplexing? It's more like a 3.5 in that regard. For non-Chinese people, note that you will find neither traditional hamburgers nor Texas barbecue here despite what the sign may suggest. Just keep an open mind. It's a casual little place that sits between a dive bar and a larger seafood restaurant that appears to have spawned it. The service is decent and you can eat in or out. This review is on the BBQ menu. I got meat plate #1 with beef ribs, egg fried rice, and potato salad. I peeked behind the counter and the ribs are braised, then grilled with sauce (so technically no barbecue). These are actually pretty flavorful with perhaps a hint of cumin and pleasant chew. The egg fried rice was a pleasant surprise with that wok flavor; only egg and no other typical additions. The potato salad was fine. It's a good value for $16 in the Bay. ALERT! They have an all you can eat barbecue offer. That's right! You can get AYCE for $35, minimum 2 participants. It covers everything under their BBQ menu which includes ribs, chicken wings, skewers, and more unusual cuts like chicken heart, pig's feet, pork intestine, and duck chin.

    I already finished half of the 2-meat combo - yep, worth it! Bbq beef ribs and pork ribs - several of Each type!
    Michael Y.

    Texas-sized Chinese bbq platters! Plenty of fall-off-the-bone meat and plenty to eat! This is the perfect marriage of Texas style and Chinese style bbq - found right here in CA! If I were in LA, SGV, K-town, this is a place I can imagine heading to for late night eats! The box was so full that they had to staple the box shut! The interior decor was like a Texas bbq restaurant and very clean, and then it was decorated with Asian themes - awesome! While eating the Chinese hamburgers, I felt like a food ranger on those traveling shows! :-) Food Ranger Brigade!

    Incredible Ro Ja Mo... juicy full of cumin and 5 spice pork $6
    David H.

    The pork hamburger or Chinese name Ro Ja Ma... literary trabajares to meat and buns can't be beat especially at $6. Juicy pork with cumin and 5 spice is pure heaven. Chive shrimp dumplings is devoid of shrimp though and full of pork fat. Comatose from all the grease I consumed. Authentic Chinese food that's reasonable worth the return trip to sample all the other goodies here.

    Chinese Hamburger & 1 Meat combo in the back
    Lily S.

    TLDR: burgers=yes, stinky tofu=no, pork rib, fried rice and potato salad=yes. Chinese food & Texas BBQ? Talk about a combo. We had to try this place out after hearing that. We showed up on a Thursday night and they had a few tables filled. No frills establishment. Service was prompt and straight forward which is completely fine with us. I tried the Chinese pork burgers, stinky tofu, and the BBQ combo (pork ribs, fried rice and both types of salads). The burgers were fine but I was blown away by them. Good seasoning overall and I like the idea but in no way did it actually reminded me of a burger. More like a good bao. The stinky tofu didn't do it for me. Personal preference, the reviews seemed great but I've never had it before and don't intend to again after trying it. It's an acquired taste for sure. Cheesy tasting. Left an aftertaste too. The BBQ plate was the star surprisingly (or not since they advertise Texas BBQ). The regular greens salad was not good though. I would opt for double potato salad because that was actually very tasty. I finished it and I don't normally like potato salad. The fried rice was seasoned well and I enjoyed it. The ribs?? Solid. Tender, juicy. Good blend with a nice BBQ sauce. I loved it. I would be back for that alone. The menu is very interesting though. So many things I want to try and will have to make time for next time! Overall, I'd be back!!

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    LeeLee C.

    Had a to-go order on the original Chinese pork burger. It has pulled pork inside with chopped green pepper inside. I was pleasantly surprised that the meat was very juicy and the meat was not overly flavored. Since it's a to-go order, I can't say anything about the service or ambiance. The to go order was packed very neatly. Each of the burger is in its own individual bag, and then inside the box. There's no spill or mess inside.

    Braised Pork Chop Noodle Soup 11/24/22
    Sandy L.

    At first, I thought they had extended the restaurant. But no, they did not. They just used the old place for storage and the restaurant is still small. Service is great. Menu definitely has changed. The food portion and price are decent. The Chinese burgers are pretty flavorful, but the buns are so dry. Don't know how many days old. They should either put some sauce to moist the buns or make it fresh. The Sesame cold noodle is okay. The Grilled lamb skewers are tender, but lack of flavor. At least, put some salt on it. I totally agree with the other reviewer. Texas bbq and Chinese Burger??? Lol!!!! :)

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    great food funky little spot will eat here again many times- bbq is super yummy go get some

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    Great people and great food . The pork hamburger are delicious. The staff is very nice

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    Very very tasty I love the noodles and kidney skewers so authentic and flavorful. Great texture on the noodles too

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    Pork burger is good, but the woman works in there got bad altitude, service need to improve.

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    Very delicious! I love the grilled skewers here~ and very nice staff, I will definitely return and try all their food.

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    4.1
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    This place came highly recommended by a coworker who grew up in Beijing. We were talking about…read morePeking Duck and she said the best Peking Duck in the Bay Area is at Boijing Beijing. Coincidentally, some of my friends were also thinking of coming here so we made it happen on Sunday evening. We pre-ordered the big duck and shared the rainbow salad, bok choy with morel mushrooms, sweet and sour shrimp and sweet and sour whole fish. The Peking Duck was indeed the best I've had in the Bay Area (it's crispy, rich but somehow not greasy). You get the traditional crepes (as opposed to the Bao in most places) and accompaniments. They also made a great broth with the duck bones that served as an excellent consommé. The rest of the dishes were also good - I would order that shrimp and rainbow salad again for sure. Service was OK and the restaurant looks recently remodeled. There were five of us and we spent about $55 each - an incredible value for the meal. Highly recommended!!!

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    3.4
    (396 reviews)
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    The wife wasn't feeling well so in order to heal the soul, porridge is the way to go…read more I was recommended this place by a former colleague who mentioned their porridge was great. I don't eat porridge often, usually when really under the weather so I'm fortunate to not gone to get some in a while. I called my pickup order since I didn't see an online option. The store front is Ichi Ramen so it's confusing in case you get lost in the busy plaza. I ordered shrimp, fish and plain porridge (congee) along with beef chow fun. 4 dishes total. Total came out to under $60 and it was a heavy bag! The porridge has a nice thick consistency without being runny. It had flavor to not need seasoning and surprisingly large portions of seafood. The chow fun was decent but I've definitely tasted better. Kinda pricy at $18 though the beef slices were big. I appreciated it wasn't as oily as other chow fun I've had so easy to eat without feeling kinda gross after. Solid value, good food, and worth a rec for porridge. All in all, I'd definitely return. 4.5 stars.

    I like this place for congee and Chinese comfort food…read more This place stands out for congee because they serve it ripping hot (literally boiling in front of you on the table) in a clay pot. For some proteins, it is advisable to get an extra bowl to remove the protein as it will overcook in the crazy hot congee. The sliced beef congee comes out perfect so they must either add it to the hot congee rare or even raw so it ends up cooking perfectly. The friend Chinese donut was crispy and airy, slightly oily so fryer oil may have needed to be hotter and fry cook need to slow down and let oil temp recover. Place does get busy quick and may need to wait for a table though.

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    Definitely seems like a hole in the wall that only locals would know about. I got the brisket and…read moreorgans dry tossed noodles and the food came out really fast. The brisket was flavorful but not the most tender, and the thick slices didn't help. The wonton noodles had a good texture, but needed a more flavorful sauce. The oyster sauce that came on the side helped a bit. The tendon and tripe were perfectly tender, with the tripe being nicely seasoned and juicy. The liver was a bit too livery for my taste that day. I appreciated the quick service and reasonable prices. I'd like to come back to try more of their menu to find dishes more to my taste.

    It's been 4 years since I've dined here! My mom and I decided to swing by because it's been so…read morelong. However I was devastated that they stopped offering my favorite steamed vegetable roll! We even asked if they can make it for us but they said no T__T nevertheless, everything we ordered was delicious as always! We always order the marinated crispy tofu, brisket, and fried crispy roll. We also ordered the dumpling noodle soup. I love the noodles here! Perfectly springy texture! I'm not a fan of the dumplings but that's because I don't like shrimp and woodear mushrooms but my mom liked them. All in all, we will definitely come back again. I just really hope they'll bring back the veggie roll...

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    Dumpling Era

    4.0
    (460 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Gave this place another shot and had to update my last review. Got an assortment of different…read morethings: - Pan fried soup dumplings - Shao-mei - Honey walnut prawns - Beef knife cut noodles - Chicken and corn soup - Beef roll pancake Everything we had was superb, but the pan fried soup dumplings and beef roll pancake in particular stood out. Made fresh, perfectly fried and crispy where it needed to be, but not greasy. Tasted so good paired with the vinegar that they provide on each table. Beware of the hot sauce here - it is HOT. One drop is enough to feel the burn on your tongue. The service was great here and the prices of the dishes are very competitive compared to industry standards now. We had a very enjoyable and filling meal as a family here, would definitely come back.

    I really wanted to like Dumpling Era because it's one of the closest dumpling spots in my…read moreneighborhood, and with how many amazing food options we have in this area, I was excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty underwhelming from start to finish. The food itself was very mid and lacked the flavor and quality I was expecting. The dumplings didn't taste fresh or particularly well seasoned, and honestly I've been more satisfied making Ling Ling dumplings at home in my own kitchen. That was disappointing considering restaurant dumplings should easily outshine something frozen and store bought. The scallion pancakes were probably the best part of the meal. They were decent enough, but still nothing memorable or worth going back for. Overall everything just felt very average, especially for an area known for having such strong food spots and authentic flavors nearby. The establishment itself also didn't leave much of an impression. The atmosphere and overall experience felt just as mediocre as the food. Nothing stood out, nothing felt special, and there wasn't really anything that made me want to return or recommend it to anyone else. I hate leaving negative reviews because I genuinely wanted this place to become a regular spot for me, but with so many great food options around here, I can't justify spending my money here again.

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    Tasty Place

    4.0
    (319 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

    We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

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    3.7
    (82 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    We have ordered from New Dragon Garden before through DoorDash and Uber Eats, but this time we did…read morea pickup and finally got to see the restaurant in person. Parking can be a little tricky since it is mostly street parking or the shopping center across the street, but once inside it is worth it. Good things are worth a short walk. What really stood out was the old school Chinese restaurant feel. Lazy Susan sugar dispensers, classic tea cups, paper placemats, and the red top soy sauce and vinegar bottles. It instantly takes you back. Comfort food with comfort vibes. This place feels familiar in the best way. The food was solid and satisfying. The salt and pepper chicken wings were delicious, nicely salty, and came dressed with jalapeño and onion. Simple flavors done right. I only wish the wings were a little bigger. We also had the Peking pork chops, sweet and crispy with surprisingly lean pieces and very little fat. Crispy, sweet, and cooked with care. My only gripe, and this is true for most pork chop dishes, is dealing with the bones. Service for pickup was excellent. I called in the order, they picked up right away, quoted 20 minutes, and the food was ready in about 10. Fast, friendly, and no stress. The staff was courteous and kind, and the process was smooth from start to finish. Overall, New Dragon Garden is a fantastic restaurant that delivers good food, quick service, and a nostalgic atmosphere that feels welcoming and familiar. Old school charm still hits. This is the kind of place that keeps you coming back, whether you dine in or take it home.

    We're always on the lookout for a new Chinese restaurant, that isn't Panda. We decided to give New…read moreDragon Garden a shot. They are located in a small mini mall full of other eateries. Parking is near the residentials. Ordered string bean tofu (the tofu was oddly covered in soy sauce), not a favorite. Chow mein and sesame chicken. Food was ok. Not the best. Portions are small. We were the only ones eating there. They had a lot of take out orders. Service was ok.

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