Original Chicken Cutlet with Sweet Plum & Spicy Powder: 5/5 The best way to describe this is that it tastes just like a freshly made Famichiki. The sweet plum flavor was delumptious. We also got the house spicy sauce but we enjoyed it without. Squid Tentacles on Stick: 3.5/ 5 Good but a bit small for the price. I would stick to the chicken cutlet. Beef on Stick: 4/5 Tastes great, but would still stick to the chicken cutlet. read more

WINGZ!!! Juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside. All flats and sized well. On the larger side and yet still flavorful! Opted for spicy and cumin dusting of the wings for a dry wing style. Did I mention they were all flats? The ranch tasted good but it is a very small portion at an additional charge. We ended up using sweet sambal we already had at home to really dress up the wings and it was absolutely insane. Highly recommend creating your own flight of sauces at home to really bring out the best of these wings. By themselves they are subtle in flavor, but make a brilliant vehicle for your favorite sauce. Place your order and take a walk around the plaza while you wait as it can take some time, but worth it! read more

This was a random snack session my partner and I wanted to try while we both battled the flu. Despite getting fried pork bones, I'd say it was a unique and interesting snack! I liked that it was seasoned quite well and that we were able to dust extra seasoning if we felt it needed a bit more. I'll probably stick to choosing a non-bone snack item next time, as I was surprised to see how Zhengxin was able to make a dish with the bones and cartilage. It wasn't bad, but it did get tiring having to spit out bones often, lol. The meat was also surprisingly juicy! I can't remember the cost, but it wasn't too bad. Everything in the Yay Area is now $10 average for snacks. I think the serving size was nice, despite it being made of bone and meat. read more

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I decided to try this place after walking by it so many times before. It initially gave me Shihlin chicken vibes, but the chicken is very different. There are 2 kiosks you can order from, and there is very little interaction with the staff. I got the chicken breast cutlet and some skewers. Overall, the food was great but I would stick with the chicken as it's their specialty. read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Spicy Chicken Cutlet 辣味鸡排 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

My favorite thing from Taiwan? THEIR XXL FRIED CHICKEN!! The ji pai is something I am always craving, and I knew I needed to try this place when it opened here in the Bay Area. The Original Chicken Cutlet with Plum Powder would be my recommendation! Normal size for an individual serving, or a upgrade to a bigger size to share. It came out perfectly hot, juicy, and crispy. Tasted just like the ones I ate in Taipei! Their special featured sauce is sooo delicious as well - a spicy mayo mustard of some sort? The customer service here was great too! Our Assam Milk Tea came with complimentary boba in it, but the pearls were super hard... Probably cooked early morning. The staff happily remade the drinks AND offered a refund. Very kind and reasonable. Despite the boba being hard, the milk tea itself was pretty good AND only $3.99! I will definitely be back here. read more

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Rating: 2.8/5 [take out] This place used to be Quickly/Tapioca Express, and the quality feels about the same. Spicy Chicken Skewer ($1.99): I got the cumin flavor. The chicken was a little rubbery, didn't have any heat, and the cumin didn't really work for me. Squid Tentacles Skewer with Salt & Pepper ($2.99) + Squid Skewer with Sweet Plum ($3.49): I didn't try these, but my husband said the texture was good. The issue was the seasoning; they just sprinkled powder on top, so the flavors didn't come together and felt flat. read more

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The chicken wings and chicken steak here are amazing--super juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. They remind me of the taste of Zhengxin Chicken Steak (正新鸡排) in China. Definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is for To-Go orders only, tried a few fresh in the car tho. This is my favorite "Chinese"- ( Edited) fried chicken spot I've tried around the South Bay. The Spicy Chicken Cutlet is always so juicy and crispy. I get the Chicken Spicy. Regular is $7, or you can pay $5 more to get the size upgrade which can feed two people. P I would not recommend the spicy chicken leg burger. It was overly sweet, saucy and mayo-ee ? The chicken itself didn't have flavour. You also can't adjust spice level. The burger came with lettuce and tomatoes. Parking in that plaza can be tight if you go during peak hours. Many popular businesses all around. If you get lucky, there is a loading zone right in front. read more

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3.5 Food was solid but I wouldn't say anything I need to come back for. It's also quite pricey. Pepper chicken cutlet($10): I didn't really feel the portion size warranted the price. The chicken was really good tho. And the meat was tender Chicken Wing skewers($7): You get two wings. They were fine. I do like that they aren't as breaded and fried compared to actual wing places. I got a BOGO on Uber eats to make this $3.5 per skewer for better value Spicy chicken skewer($5): Flavor was solid. Ultimately it's grilled chicken on a stick. Ribs skewer($10): Also got this BOGO for better value. It's basically spare ribs on a skewer. You get 3 ribs per stick. It's not bad not nothing id go out the way for Ribs rack: this was interesting. It's like pork chop ribs all fried up. Taste was really good. Hard to discern the bones from the meat sometimes. I dunno if that's supposed to be a thing or not. I prob would prefer meatier chops tho. Overall, enjoyed the chicken cutlet the most. I don't think anything here was bad but at the same time nothing was so good that I was like I gotta go have this again read more

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Our order was apparently forgotten with zero explanation. We waited more than 30 minutes, and at least five customers who came after us got their orders before we did. Do not even want to say sorry. Poor service and no accountability. read more

One of my favorite chicken places that I discovered this year. Every time I come here, I am happy. The chicken is always juicy and the outer batter is always crispy. On top of that, the flavor is always good. They sprinkle some powders over it - cumin, plum, spicy. My favorite thing to get here is a bucket of chicken wings. The chicken is always hot, juicy and I love that breading!! So crispy and the crunch is so satisfying to bite into and hear. We also like getting their chicken cutlet. There are two sizes and they are both pretty big. Do you want big or bigger basically LOL. They're always juicy, crispy and crunchy HAHA that's a theme we like here. Their sandwiches stick that theme too and they're pretty good but they feel plain compared to the other only chicken things. It's clean here too and the food is always made fresh. read more

Grabbed dinner here on Sunday evening. Ordering was easy at the self-order kiosks. There were a few tables inside for dining in, but I took my order to go. Enjoyed the chicken leg burger (got the non spicy version) which was made fresh and took more than 10 minutes to be ready. The chicken came in pieces (not a single patty) and was juicy on the inside, a bit soggy on the outside by the time I got home, with fresh toppings of lettuce and tomato in a soft bun. The sauce was not very noticeable. It was a pretty mediocre sandwich in terms of quality, but the taste wasn't bad, and the large size made for a filling meal. read more

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I didn't try the food yet I only tasted the boba milk drink since it was on a discount? It's...okay, but I noticed the menu to order had no customizable prompt? They need to add this because the drink comes with excessive ice and no control over the sugar level read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Boba Assam Classic Milk Organic Tea - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

Ordered the original taste chicken cutlet rice plate for take out and let me just say first impressions weren't great. The veggies and corn looked like they were half eaten by someone already (see photo)... Overall tastes good though but the presentation is definitely lacking. If they want to provide less ingredients, then use a smaller container? read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Original Taste Chicken Cutlet Rice Plate Did someone eat the corn?? lol - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

The bento price meals caught my interest by how cheap it is by $11. Located in Milpitas plaza along with Ten Zen and other Asian restaurants. They had various main meat options for the bento menu. They also serve an assortment of Chinese street food chicken, sandwiches, and snacks. I was intrigued that they had numbing peppers as a flavor option. Ambiance: Place was empty, felt like this place was new. Ordered through kiosk. There's 3 seasoning shakers if you wanna add more flavor or spice to your dish. Service: Took about 13 minutes for the food to get ready, staff was friendly Spicy chicken cutlet rice plate $11 (4/5): It wasn't that spicy, tasted mild in spice. The chicken wasn't dry and the yummy. The vegetables and the rice with met on top complimented well. I ordered it to-go and the might have crispiness diminished over time but it was slightly crispy by the time I ate it after 20 minutes. I'd come again for the bentos. It was filling and delicious on the go read more

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One of the BEST chicken place I've ever gone too! Definitely would want to come back here again for it !!!!! I got the chicken cutlet and oh dear god ! It's soooooo goood !! Service is amazing! Super clean place! read more

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The chicken here is decently valued and is pretty crispy. It's about a 10 minute wait but ordering online isn't worth it as the price is marked up by over 25%. This is a solid spot get a snack and I'd say, is better than some spots that offer Taiwanese fried chicken. Just don't stray too far from the menu as the fries were pretty mushy and flavorless. read more

Ordered thru Grub Hub spicy chicken steak, the original chicken steak, popcorn chicken and garlic fried rib...loved every except the spicy chicken steak which was nothing special...great fast service...food was piping hot upon opening at home...definitely added on to my go to spot... read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Golden Crispy Ribs: ordered just salt n pepper seasoning...crispy crunchy and not fatty at all...delicious - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

GIVE UNSUSPECTING PLACES A CHANCE!! With its bright red and yellow theme and walls decorated with their chicken mascot, Zhengxin chicken steak surprised me in the best type of way. The spicy chicken cutlet rice plate and pepper flavored chicken cutlet rice plate came with a good sized portion of food! The chicken came out very fresh, crispy and juicy with good seasoning. The vegetables balanced the chicken very well. Sadly, no egg is included but the meal was so good it didn't make a difference. It's the best bang for your buck as bento boxes are priced at a very generous $10.99. Cheaper than the going rate of most dishes at other restaurants. The one qualm I had was the wait time. We waited 20+ minutes for our food when the store only had 1 other customer. It would help to have a disclaimer that wait times for certain food items may take up to 15 minutes. Overall, I'm making this my new bento spot!! Looking forward to my return here read more

It's a hole in the wall looking kind of place, but I often consider these kinds of spots to have great food! The interior is intimate, and it's a chill vibe if you don't mind listening to Chinese bops. There are self-service touch screens, so it's very quick and perfect for a speedy meal on a weekday lunch. As far as I can tell, this is the only chain for Chinese fried chicken sandwiches, meaning that the flavor of the sandwich is very comforting to someone (AKA me) who is familiar with and enjoys Asian flavors. Their Worker Energy Combo really is a great bang-for-your-buck deal; the Chicken Thigh Burger is juicy, and I really like the breading choice they use for their fried items. Give them a chance if you are in the area! read more

Taste was good. Price was outrageous for a lunch. A heads up that the ribs have tiny bones hidden under the fried layer will help someone not lose a tooth. read more

More of a grab and go kinda place but there are a few tables inside if you want to dine in! There are tablets inside for you to order or you can opt to order the traditional way at the counter. I got the popcorn chicken, big chicken sandwich, fries, sesame balls, and chicken burger to try. Overall their chicken was satisfying and delicious! Popcorn chicken came in a generous portion and was fried and seasoned well. They really weren't kidding about the big chicken sandwich being big.. it was quite massive. The bread was a bit dry but the chicken and the sauce in the sandwich made up for it! Chicken burger was decent as well. The sesame balls I got were a little under and could've used more time in the fryer but good overall. Definitely try the chicken when you're here, everything else can be skipped. read more

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Zhengxin Chicken Steak opened where Tapioca Express was. Basically same sparse seating with updated decor & new menu. This is lst location of a Chinese fast food eatery with Nearly 20,000 locations worldwide. Offerings: snacks, drinks, sandwiches, wings, nuggets, rice plate (bento box), desserts, chicken steaks.. Ordered at counter. Paid. Food ready in 5ish minutes. Eats: Chicken Fried steak (1/2 lb. 6.99) pepper flava. -cut into "bite size" pieces. Dusted with pepper. Tasted like authentic mala initially. Mala later faded. Should have added more from dispenser nearby. -crunchy crust from panko crumbs. Breast meat within marinated, panko'd, then fried. -didn't understand the process till i found videos online. Zhengxin can demystify their products by posting a simple video about how their product are made. -was speaking to owner the whole time i was eating, forgot to take adequate pics. *Chicken Fried Steak is unique. Eating it involves "dusting" chicken et. al as needed when eating. *CFS has similarites & differences with Shihlin's chicken, Japanese Tonkatsu, German wienerschnitzel, America's southern chicken fried steak. Sips: milk tea (comped by owner) -de fault 30% sugar level is perfect. Would skip ice as it's melting dilutes drinks. -milk had velvety full flavored essence. Probably a premium level or equivalent brand. . *owner says a new line of boba drinks is being developed. Staff has Taiwan veterans with boba skills. 4.5 stars....bbq. Skewers may roll out soon. Excited to taste new products ... **owner sees streamlining their elaborate food making process & supply chain issues as short terms issues. Menu will evolve as slow selling items will be replaced.. Thanx to owner for milk tea gratis, assisting me will ordering flava for chicken fried steak.. read more

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3.5 stars. I really wanted to like this place, but the chicken was so so so dry. I got the mild pepper, but didn't love the mala taste. The rice was decent and there were both napa cabbage and broccoli. I did like the 1/2 egg they added. Main entree chicken katsu was just too dry for my liking. It was tough to cut through and felt like jerky. May try the drinks next time, but will pass on the chicken. read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

Dropped by to get Assam Milk Tea and decided to try something new. Got the Ribs on Stick 1 pcs Cumin Flavor for $1.49. It was decently juicy and well-seasoned. Tea is good and plentiful as usual but unfortunately was given hard boba today :(. For a small snack, the Ribs on Stick was nice. Little bits of bone but can just bite them off and spit out. read more

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I wanted to give it a full 4 stars. I appreciate the staff helping me pick this order. But, after I got the chicken and wanted to put the powder. It felt almost impossible to get some spice out of them. All of them. Chicken was hot and tender. Drink was okay, wasn't something unique. It has a fast food ambiance and food came out fast enough. Give it a try. read more

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Ordered: Chicken sandwich combo Comes with a chicken sandwich and a drink! I didn' have any expectations coming in and I saw a couple of reviews saying that this place was similar to Shilin so I was curious to try it out. The chicken sandwich combo comes with a drink (your options are milk tea and fruit tea) and I think it was around $11-12 which is reasonable for the amount of food. The chicken sandwich itself is huge. Mine didnt come as one piece of chicken, instead came in a big piece and a small piece, but I'm not complaining. The chicken was flavorful and juicy and had the perfect amount of spice. I see where the reviews were coming from when they said it tasted like Shilin. I would definitely come again! read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Burger Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

A new chain from China makes its way to the Bay Area, specifically to Milpitas. It is close to the porridge restaurant. Fast food vibe with familiar red and yellow colors and cute chicken wallpaper on one wall. Restroom out of order or some door that looks like one. Kiosk ordering available. There is only a few small tables available to dine in. Chicken Cutlet with rice set: One chicken chop rice (original) + one drink of lemon green tea or orange green tea. The chicken was crispy and nicely seasoned. The side of mixed frozen vegetables (American) and kimchi (Korean) were an odd pairing for this rice place. Overall, 3.5 stars. read more

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Similar to Shihlin Taiwan chicken but cheaper. Got the chicken steak with plum (sweet) and cumin dry seasonings. It was good. Not dry considering some of the reviews. 4/5 Also got the spicy chicken wings. They seem to be similar to popeyes breading. They seem to be marinated in spicy marinade as the underlying chicken is oozing with spicy oil. 4/5 Service was fairly fast. Its a casual snack place. Parking in the plaza is generally easy. read more

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Came by and ordered the spicy chicken cutlet. Like other reviews, I agree it is very juicy and tender. It's quite spicy, but not really the same kind of spicy that you would find at a typical boba shop. I think the portions are kind of on the smaller side for the price, but that may be a good thing since you can just finish the whole thing in one go and not have fried chicken leftover pieces for later. Overall it took them about 10 min to make my order and I came in around lunchtime, with 1-2 other people in the store while I was there. read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

I really was excited to try this place and I ordered their original chicken steak. I wanted to love it and want more but it was more underwhelming and to be honest, there's a competitor across the street and they (C&T) never disappoint. Also, I ordered pick up and seriously when I walked in, no one even bothered to help me. Normally I don't care because I'm a self order kiosk kinda person but I stood there and finally had to say out loud I'm here for my pick up before this girl came up to help me. read more

New chicken steak place in Milpitas. It is the second day of opening. The place is not that large, and there is no place to eat in. It has chairs. Line was long when we arrived. It was the day when we could order chicken steak. They have small and large chicken size. They have original and spicy chicken steak. They also have lemon green tea. All are half the price now. We ordered small original chicken steak with plum sauce, spicy large chicken steak, and lemon green tea. We waited about 30 min for our order. The chicken was yummy, tender, and very juicy. I like both plum and spicy ones, but spicy ones could be too spicy for some. It is better to eat it while it is still hot and crunchy. The drink is also good. For me, the price of the chicken is pretty high on the full price, but that seems to be a normal price nowadays. read more

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Excellent service especially from a worker name Cristy. So kind and helpful. Made my experience so pleasant. She deserves a raise. Food came so quick. read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

shihlin taiwan street snacks stores have 5x better chicken. But this is good in a pinch.

Just like another reviewer said, this is similar to the chicken steaks at Shinlin Taiwan Street Snacks. I actually prefer the chicken here because they are crispier and still tender inside. I also got an Aiyu jelly dessert, it is perfect and "not too sweet". You can order at the counter or at the kiosk. And if you want more seasoning, you can help yourself to more by the door. read more

My sister and I were intrigued by this place so after her birthday lunch, we decided to stop by here. Wasn't too sure what to expect when we ordered an original Small Chicken Steak & one spicy Chicken steak. It was okay. There was a sweetness in the seasoning was a bit surprising and a bit overpowering. The spicy chicken steak also wasn't spicy at all & was missing a kick. Won't be coming back but it was definitely nice to try it. The 3/5 stars is due to the food itself. read more

One of the more juicy, flavorful chicken cutlets in the area. The sandwich was also tasty, but I just wish they would use a brioche or different type of bread because it was so soggy and bland. I also enjoyed the sesame balls because they were freshly fried and the red bean filling was nice and smooth. They only have two tables for indoor seating, but it seemed like majority of the orders were for takeout. Also, the person working the cashier didn't speak any english, so it'd be best to have google translate ready just in case! However, they also have a machine in the corner of the store that you can also order from. read more

Weird name for a chicken steak shop. Visited the place during their opening weekend, lines were short for ordering, but for food pick up it took me 1.5 hours wait. This's the old tapioca express shop. $7 for regular size and $12 for large price seems reasonable. I like the original one with cumin, the spicy one is too spicy for me. Overall the chicken is crispy and tender inside. All is well except the wait time read more

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I came across this place online, saw the reviews & thought it looked good. I drove there and ordered and picked up my food. Since I was on lunch I drove back to the office and when I opened my food it looked good. Then I took a bite and thought the consistency was weird, took another bite & was still questioning if thats how it was supposed to be. Upon inspecting the chicken it was completely raw. I called back & let them know which they apologized and said they would issue me a refund which was ok with me. Mistakes happen. However upon calling 3 separate times and each time being told they would refund me by end of day, they never did. It was more so annoying that they kept lying about the timeframe as to when they would refund me. Im sure the place is good however lying about the refund is sucky & disappointing. read more

Zhengxin Chicken Steak - Chicken Shop Near Me - Milpitas, California

Person working said that took cash, but pointed to the self-ordering area and when we finished ordering on it, ready to pay, it had NO option to pay with cash. ALSO ordered at 6:00 pm food came out at 6:40 pm. I ordered I item. read more