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    AK Kitchen

    4.0 (125 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Ngan N.

    This is a one-man show. The owner is also the cook and the waiter. We're all impressed how he got it all done by himself. The restaurant is spacious and clean. It wasn't crowded when we came. Service was good. We ordered many different dishes. - Our favorite was the scrispy rice paper combo ($5.5 each), crap and asparagus soup ($12.5) and chicken wings. I also liked my flan coffee. - The grilled sate squid was cooked well (not over cooked), the char was nice but we didn't like the squid texture (it's not his fault, I don't think, it's just the squid itself). - The street corns was decent but it needs a bit more fish sauce and maybe sugar. Overall, we were happy with our visit and liked our food.

    M6. Grilled Pork Vermicelli with eggroll
    Kim T.

    - stopped by here on my way home from my home matchmaking job - dinner time - parking plenty in plaza - not busy at all midweek Food - coconut water was definitely just the frozen stuff dethawed , I am a little spoiled cuz I buy fresh coconuts - grilled vermicelli pork: enjoyed this, plenty of food and veggies If I were in the area prob would come again just not for the coconut water :)

    Samantha G.

    This place was alright, locates in a pretty quiet and small shopping mall. If you don't want to cook and want to grab a quick dinner nearby, then this is where you go. I can see it's a popular place near the neighborhood. Service was good, only tho there's only one guy but he acts fast. Food was mediocre, curry is actually spicy which I like.

    The chicken pho soup, spring rolls, popcorn chicken, is always our favorite.  Great service from Mr. Lam.
    Sandra L.

    The chicken pho soup, popcorn chicken and spring rolls are delicious. Customer service is great!! Mr. Lam is a great owner and great host, chef, he takes pride in his food he serves. Thank you Sandra and David!

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    Kiet P.

    WOW! This was absolutely wonderful! The food was perfect, and the person working there was an absolute pleasure to see. He was really kind! The place didn't feel like it pushed you away, but it felt COMFORTABLE! It was amazing, I loved the ambiance, food, service, and everything! PLEASE visit!

    Popcorn chicken
    Stacie N.

    I have heard of this restaurant through a friend who shared that their Vietnamese Egg Coffee is delish. I decided get a snack for lunch today trying the popcorn chicken and the Vietnamese Egg Coffee. I ordered for pick up via doordash and waited a few minutes upon arrival to the restaurant at designated time of pickup. The staff was friendly and gave me accurate status of my order. The restaurant is pretty roomy and looks very clean. There are about 8 booths, 4 on each side with tables for 4 in the middle on one side of the restaurant. There were 2 sets of long tables (several small tables put together to form the long tables) to the other side of the room. I got my food and immediately started eating in the car as I got hungry. And here's my thoughts. 1. The popcorn chicken better is very crispy but there is no salt & pepper seasoning so it tastes very bland. The description of the popcorn chicken says it includes green onions and garlic but as you can see in the picture, there is nothing. The sauce that came with it was decent as it's a combo of savory sweet which I prefer over sweetness only. Some pieces were dried and chewey while other pieces were moist. 2. The iced Vietnamese egg coffee is delish! For Vietnamese coffee, it wasn't as strong so I did not hesitate to slurp it. To taste the egg cream, I pull the straw from up top and pushing it down as sip up the coffee to get both the egg cream and coffee together. I couldnt believed that I finished it before getting home, about 7 mins away. My impression of the food so far is not great as its based only on the popcorn snack only. I would like to try other foods from the menu in future and will update my review as appropriate. The extra star is based on the delish ice coffee and customer service.

    Alex R.

    AK Kitchen is nestled deep in the Evergreen/San Felipe area, so it's not easy to spot driving compared to a main street. Their staff is friendly and seated us right away. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari and the crab fried rice and it was enough to share between two people. Everything tasted great and was pleased with the service as well.

    Otto L.

    It's been over a year since we came here last time. We ordered different things this time, but felt that the quality was subpar. Crab fried rice: 2.5/5. There was definitely enough crab in it. The fried rice was too soggy. Not good. Calamari: 2/5. Not crispy, period! Ox tail hot pot (large): 3/5. It's definitely not what the picture shown on Yelp. Soup base was decent. The only highlight was the egg noodle. Not sure which brand it was, but they didn't make soggy at all. They prepped it well. $42 was ok, but I probably wouldn't order that again. They don't serve Asian tea. They give you Lipton.

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    Matt L.

    Nice staff, fast service, clean restaurant, and delicious drinks! Ordered two drinks; the Mashing Milo and Lemongrass Orange Peach Tea. The hostess was super nice and gave us the drink menu right away when we said we only wanted drinks. When we ordered our drinks, he said it should be about a 10 minute wait, however, the drinks were ready in under 5! The mashing Milo was had a whole piece of flan in it! I'm a fan of Milo so I heavily enjoyed this drink. The lemon grass orange peach tea was super refreshing, the boba and added fruit added a lot of flavor as well! The restaurant was super clean which is a huge plus! I am not giving this place 5 starts, YET, because I have not tried the food here. The menu looks great though and I am super excited to try the rice plates and skewers. I will provide an update when I get the chance to eat their food!

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    Our favorite neighborhood restaurant for Vietnamese food. Always delicious! Good service and always delicious.

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    Nice restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Food is excellent. The desserts are better than l was expecting.

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    Always good! Very fresh! Clean and roomy dining room. A hidden gem! We especially like the Pho!

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    3 years ago

    If you want real Vietnamese coffee you should find different place. Don't waste money for coffee there. It's tase watering.

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    MiMi's Kitchen - I think this is The Lion King roll my friend got this and enjoyed it

    MiMi's Kitchen

    4.6(324 reviews)
    4.8 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    I went there yesterday and it was my second time going. I got chicken udon noddles, spring rolls,…read moreand the chicken pepper sizzling rice. The people were kind and helpful. It is situated behind shops, but it has great ambiance with a cozy, soft feeling.

    When I say hole in the wall, I mean hole in the wall. Literally circled the entire lot of the plaza…read morelike a lost puppy before I realized I had driven right past it. It is a tiny restaurant nestled in between CVS and another business, I forget what. But there is a tree blocking their signage and the additional small stand-up sign barely draws enough attention to the location. Restaurant is small, but the service is prompt and friendly. You order through a QR code on the table and all mobile devices ordering from the same table will have their orders consolidated. Beef Udon stir fry is tasty, but as many have said, on the sweeter side. Loooooove the texture and chew of the udon noodles. Very springy, almost like korean rice cakes or gnocchi. Sake chirashi bowl was delicious too. Would be nice if the wasabi was on the side. My daughter loves sashimi but can't handle when the wasabi touches the fish. Too spicy for her. Freshness of the fish is good. It's not the luxury cut of salmon, but the quality is still very worthwhile. Can't go wrong with Cali Roll, sweet potato fries, and spring rolls (fried egg rolls). Kids gobbled them right up. My bestie also ordered a sizzling plate which she finished just as quickly. Definitely RECOMMEND this spot for small get togethers, party of 5 or less. They may not have much in sushi variety, but what they dish up, they serve with pride with modest prices. Cheers to the sweet woman who gave our kids lollipops after their meal. Very family friendly.

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    Trifecta - Catch of the Day.

    Trifecta

    4.4(230 reviews)
    1.1 miEvergreen
    $$$
    Catering service
    Private events

    Trifecta Sushi absolutely exceeded my expectations. I tried the Trifecta Roll and it was AMAZING --…read moreperfectly balanced flavors, super fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. Their nigiri was some of the freshest I've had in a long time, you can really taste the quality of the fish. The service was also top tier. Everyone was so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. Definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots and I'll 100% be coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh sushi, great service, and an overall amazing dining experience!

    We went here last weekend to celebrate early Mother's Day Saturday night. We had a reservation for…read more6 people at 6:30 and there was a bit of a wait still even with our reservation. However, once we were finally seated, our waitress was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered the yellowtail crudo, scallop carpaccio, smoked hamachi tacos (not pictured), toro/ hamachi/zuke umi masu sashimi, short rib kare kare, miso black cod, uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid. All of the fish and squid were extremely fresh, probably the freshest I've had in a long time. The Toro and Zuke Umi Masu (Ocean Trout Belly) were perfectly fatty. My favorites were the smoked hamachi tacos (the gyoza shell was a nice and delicious surprise), uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid (which were so cute and tiny! Also super fresh). The pasta for the uni carbonara is made in house and it had a really good flavor and texture Would definitely go here again!

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    Evergreen Breakfast - French Toast

    Evergreen Breakfast

    3.8(44 reviews)
    0.0 miEvergreen
    $$

    Honestly this was a pretty fire spot to check out hidden and tucked away in evergreen area is this…read moreplaza with a few stores and this breakfast spot I did not get the servers name but he was the only guy there upfront when we came we were the only people there and this was on a Thursday morning and I'm glad we were (until 2 other people showed up being hella loud and rude) but besides the point This is a breakfast/Asian dinner place and I was skeptical at first Ngl BUT I gave them the benefit of the doubt and hell yeahhhh The chilaquiles were nice I would add maybe a bit more salt to the sauce and a little more spice but other than that they nailed it sour cream cheese egg and avocado with arachera LFG I also would change the pickled onions just because they seemed a bit old too me but other than that 3.5/5 I would come back and twist this up a bit but yeah hell yeah The salmon Benedict was great I loved the presentation and those tater tots were something else I could eat a box of those alone it had a nice little wok feeling to it those werehelllaaaaaa fireee again salmon Benedict was great seasoned perfectly Overall I like this place not to packed a good variety of mixed choices and overall very great customer service We will definitely come back and check out their dinner menu!

    Know before you go: - Friendly service…read more- Plenty of availability and seating (no wait time even on prime brunch time) - Tons of parking in their lot - Kitchen moves at a slower rate - Looks like an OG diner - Fusion is unique, and includes and interesting take on Thai, Korean, Mexican, American, Vietnamese and Chinese food We ordered: - Avocado toast w/ Sunny Side up - Chil-a-killers: over easy with green salsa - Korean Fried Chicken Waffles with kimchi, pickled cucumbers, hot honey and pandan waffles - Pho Ga - 2 Eggs Platter with Chicken Sausage and tater tots, side of pancakes - Panang Curry with Roti (roti seemed like a toasted tortilla?)

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    Green Haven Scramble

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    Elements Restaurant - Salmon Wellington

    Elements Restaurant

    4.2(414 reviews)
    7.4 miAlmaden Valley
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Casual dining

    Do not let the ther appearance fool you. Nestled in the…read moreAlmaden Center shopping mall, Elements Restaurant might appear unassuming from the outside. However, once you step inside, you're greeted with an amazing dining experience that far surpasses initial impressions. Ambiance and Decor: The interior is modern and tastefully designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A standout feature is the glass wine cellar situated at the center of the restaurant, adding a touch of elegance. Even the restrooms are impeccably clean--a detail that reflects the establishment's commitment to excellence. Cuisine and Menu: While the menu isn't vast, it offers a wide range of options catering to every taste and dietary requirement. The appetizers are generously portioned, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. We started with the Vegetarian Spring Rolls, which included two rolls cut in half--each half the size of a full spring roll at other restaurants. Served with a well-crafted hoisin peanut sauce, the portion was so ample that we took half of it home. The Quails Appetizer was a delightful surprise, arriving as a substantial serving that resembled a main dish. The quail was expertly prepared with a mild teriyaki glaze and accompanied by a fresh side salad. Both appetizers set a high standard for the rest of the meal. For the main course, we ordered the Combination Vermicelli with Prawns and Egg Roll, requesting prawns only. The dish came in a large bowl with a side sauce and was abundant with prawns--enough to satisfy two diners. The highlight was the Salmon Wellington. Presented beautifully, the salmon was wrapped in spinach and encased in crispy puff pastry, resting on a bed of delicious lemon beurre sauce and asparagus. Words can't do justice to how amazing this dish was; we found ourselves using the fresh bread to savor every last bit of the sauce. Again, the portion was generous enough for two. Wine List: The wine list is very good and the prices are very reasonable. Service and Experience: From our seating area, we could view the kitchen through a large window, watching the owner chef work his magic. The service was impeccable throughout the evening. We personally thanked the chef for the incredible experience. Conclusion: The combination of superb service, excellent presentation, inviting ambiance, and reasonable prices made for an unforgettable dining experience. I only wish we had discovered Elements Restaurant sooner. It's perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, yet the pricing makes it suitable for any day of the week. Great place for bringing friends and family. I strongly recommend that you visit this amazing gem--don't wait! Note: They also offer an extensive take-away menu, which is even larger than their dine-in selection.

    My husband and I came here for dinner last night a little before 6pm without making a reservation…read more We got seated right away. While the restaurant was quite busy by the time we left, it wasn't completely full. Decor was modern and comfortable; nothing fancy, but they did have a cool wine storage area surrounded by glasses in the middle. Since they mentioned on their online menu that there's a longer prep time for the Salmon Wellington, we placed an order of it as soon as we sat down while deciding what else to order. For starter, we split the Five Spice Rotisserie Quails. They're quite flavorful, just a bit on the dry side. The Salmon Wellington and Tea-Smoke Duck arrived shortly after we finished the quails and washed our hands. The presentation of the dishes was fantastic. While the puff pastry could be cooked a bit more and the salmon could use more seasonings, the salmon was well cooked, the sauce was quite delicious and the dish was just so beautiful. The duck dish had a very nice smoky aroma, the taro and cranberry reduction was delicious. While the fresh apple slices provided a nice crunch, I would prefer some kind of apple compote. We ended our meal with a mango panna cotta. While the panna cotta was quite thick and not as soft and wobbly as what we're used to, it's still very enjoyable together with the mango sauce, and the plating was top-notch. Service was friendly. Our water was refilled promptly. Complimentary bread was nice and warm. Despite its unassuming store front, and in the middle of nowhere location, Elements offers real bang for the buck delicious fusion dishes with interesting combinations and flavors. Can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu.

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    Elements Restaurant - Fresh Maine Scallops & Tiger Prawns

    Fresh Maine Scallops & Tiger Prawns

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    Roots Bistro

    Roots Bistro

    4.5(184 reviews)
    5.7 miFairgrounds
    $$

    Wowww, very very yummyyy. Someone back there in that kitchen is making the food with LOVE. My man…read moreand I, and his family have been there a total of 6 times already. Each and every time, we left frickin happy as a clam. The menu is simple- there isn't a grand number of 100 dishes, but that just means they have the means to focus on each individual dish as a whole and make it with care- and boy do they. Every dish is so delish, and the pho isn't made with MSG. I don't think anything there is. Sorry to you MSG lovers but I promise this place won't disappoint (if it does I owe all of ya'll a free bowl of Pho). Jokes aside, this little bistro is nestled in The Plant shopping center, one of my favorite plazas to go and probably would be satisfactory if I was a non-local coming for travel. Parking's a little crazy, but that's because everyone goes there. The way it's decorated inside is SO adorable and well-intentioned. You'll love all the cute little trinkets, wallpaper, and lights. Very chic and expressive, yet comforting and sophisticated. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly. They also have a variety of cool drinks and caffeinated drinks to pick from as well. Safe to say this is officially one of our go-to spots.

    I came here years ago when they first opened and even had the chance to meet the owner, so I was…read morereally excited to come back and see how the place was doing. Unfortunately, this visit left me a bit disappointed. When we walked in on a weekend afternoon, several tables were still dirty from previous customers, which didn't create the best first impression. It also seemed like the staff waited until more people left before cleaning multiple tables all at once, rather than keeping up with them throughout service. The food itself was decent and overall tasted good, but the iced Thai tea was extremely sweet. My mom and I barely drank any of it. I was hoping for a better experience this time around, especially since I had such positive memories of this place.

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    Roots Bistro
    Roots Bistro
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    Cajun Bistro 7 - Garlic Noodles

    Cajun Bistro 7

    4.0(619 reviews)
    3.1 miEast San Jose
    $$

    The food here is a 10/5. Seriously, I've been eating crawfish regularly in San Jose for over 20…read moreyears and have never had a sauce like the Sweet California. It's so unique and addicting with a perfect sweetness to it that isn't overwhelming with a slight creaminess and not as savory as most other seafood boils. The crawfish they use is amazing as well, it must be a different kind from most others because the meat is more tender and sweet. I have no problem sucking the claw meat out where as other restaurants I have to dig inside the claw to pull out the meat. Soooo good and I visit as often as I can. Friendly service. They offer other food options as well like Bun Bo Hue, Bun Rieu, etc, but the seafood boil is so good that's all I ever get here. It's also open till 4am!!! Club and seafood boil after?

    cajun bistro is such a bay area classic, and for good reason! i've tried quite a few of their…read moredishes: the garlic noodles, sweet potato fries, fish sauce wings, lemon pepper wings, and of course the seafood boil. of course their seafood boil is the star of the show and the reason i (and assumedly everyone else) keep coming back. i get the 30 lb combo with the spicy sweet california and it's so delicious. it has a kick but there's also a sweetness to it. the seafood is always boiled perfectly and the food comes out pretty fast each time. as for their other dishes, they're pleasant but nothing groundbreaking. their wings are really crispy and light in flavor, and the garlic noodles are on the more creamy side. their service is normally just fine but when i went yesterday, the girl working was so sweet and attentive. highly recommend if you're from the south bay and haven't tried cajun bistro yet, or if you're visiting san jose and looking for places to eat!

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    Cajun Bistro 7 - Clean & nice decorations 3/31/26

    Clean & nice decorations 3/31/26

    Cajun Bistro 7 - Garlic Noodles

    Garlic Noodles

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