Great food Great service…read moreCentral location Nice variety All Vegan (or almost fully) Ambiance is quite decent

This restaurant was good, average quality. The staff were very nice and the food was good and…read moreprepared quickly. The portion sizes were OK and there were decent options for our dietary restrictions. We went there on a Monday, one of three days when the only dine in option is an outdoor patio. Three other days the indoor dining is available. Apparently this is a little known fact because I explained how it works to three other customers trying to figure out where to order. (There was a small sign in the window where you ordered but clearly that was not enough.) We should have ordered online and picked it up to go. But the online menu was vague when it came to gluten free and other dietary guidelines.

i really love this restaurant!! such colorful and refreshing food the fake pork belly was good…read morewhich i have never had since i became vegetarian 10+ years ago! i had a vegetarian beef dish and it was delicious i came with 2 meat-eaters and they loved the food too which is a win in my book!! it's soo nice to be able to eat anything off of the menu -- no restrictions of what i can and cannot eat as a vegetarian. i went on a sunday and the restaurant was pretty busy but there was no wait. ^_^ the ambiance is so nice in this restaurant. it's very peaceful and colorful. i wish i took pics of it! highly recommend giving golden bamboo a try!

It had been some time since my last dining experience with Golden Bamboo Vegetarian Restaurant…read more Because I've had so many fond memories, I raved about how amazing the food was and offered to take my mom and sister here for lunch. Our party of 3 arrived an hour after it's opening and was met with patrons already seated and dining. We were immediately given menus and I notice how much smaller the menu had become compared to my last visit [many years ago]. The offerings still consists of appetizers, spring rolls, Vietnamese salads, porridge, stir fried noodles, hot pot, assorted entrees, and desserts. Lunch: *GOI XOAI [mango salad] *MI XAO DON THAP CAM [crispy combination stir fried chow mein] *BO LUC LAC [shaken beef] *LAU THAI [Thai style hot pot] *CA PHE SUA [Vietnamese coffee] *KEM SAU RIENG [durian ice cream] -limited availability Food: The mango salad was fresh but was too sweet for my tastebuds. I did enjoy the clear seaweed noodles- giving off such an addicting crunch that gave off a POP at each bite. This was my first time having the crispy combinations stir fried chow mein. If you had to get just one item, make it this one!! This dish was beautifully crafted, seasoned extremely well, and the crispy noodles stayed crispy throughout our meal. The thick gravy was finger licking good & you're welcome in advance. The bo luc lac is forever a must whenever I come here. Flavors may be fully vegetarian but put a blindfold on and an avid carnivore would even be fooled. The only complaint I have is the lack of veggie "beef" provided. The plate primarily consists of onions and green or red bell peppers. The lau Thai was probably the worst dish and I probably should have followed the initial recommendation of canh chua instead. The plate of veggies, tofu, and mushrooms were plentiful but the problem lays in the broth. This was prominently bitter tasting, I assume it was due to over usage of Thai [kaffir] lime leaves. The bitterness in the lime leaves only grows when it is overcooked, making this dish unappetizing. The ca phe sua da was okay but tasted pretty watered down when compared to your typical Vietnamese coffee. Sau rieng ice cream was delicious although it didn't do its job of masking the bitterness that linger on our tongues from the thai hot pot broth. 4 stars. Food was essentially good but I will absolutely stay away from certain items. Staff was kind and extremely accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate to make a return even if my mom unfortunately disagrees. ehhh- you win some, you lose some.

Amazing atmosphere. Excellent service. Even better food. Went to Everest Cuisine with my friends…read moreand the food was so delicious, the chicken melts in your mouth and the naans are fluffy and aromatic.

I think I've found my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Everest serves Indian-inspired Nepali…read morecuisine, offering unique dishes like chow mein, momos (Nepali dumplings), and Manchurian chicken, blending Indian flavors with a touch of Chinese influence. On this visit, we ordered the Tawa Okra Fry, and it was easily my favorite dish. If you're an okra fan, this one is a must-try. The smaller okra pieces gave it a nice crunch, and it was packed with flavor. We also had the Aloo Gobi, which was excellent. The potatoes and cauliflower were cooked perfectly and coated in a delicious gravy that paired wonderfully with rice and garlic naan. Another standout was the Chicken Tikka Kabab. It was juicy, flavorful, and simply delicious. The service was top-notch, with the staff being friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. The restaurant was also very clean and welcoming. Everest is truly a hidden gem in North San Jose and a place I'll definitely be returning to.

Came here for lunch before SjMade. Spacious open place. One unisex restroom in the back - need…read morecode. QR code to order and to pay. Food came out pretty fast. We ordered two ramen and shared with our toddler. Food is as good as I remember. This is our 5th location.

Greeted and seated promptly. Since we know we can't go wrong with anything at any Hinodeya, I opted…read moreto venture from my usual house ramen and try the Summer Snow Cold Ramen with Agedashi Tofu (versus chicken,) since I like Cold Soba on a warm day. It was delicious and exactly what one might expect. Flavorful like ramen, just cold. The ramen was still a nice texture and the broth not oily (heavy) like I thought might happen being cold. It was a nice change that you won't find at too many restaurants.

After visiting the nearby Buddhist temple for CNY, I came by for lunch thinking I would pop in &…read moreout, but oh no, there was a long line and by the time it was my turn, it was 50 mins later and most of the prepared food was gone. And because there were so many people in line no dining in was possible, only takeout. I have visited this location on & off for a couple of years, alternating between coming here & their other location on Story Road for reliable & delicious canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup), Goi Bap Chuoi (Banana Blossom Salad), spring rolls, and their fried tofu! I do not speak Viet but 2 male servers speak Cantonese and all of them speak English. I have always paid cash so not sure if they accept credit. They also make fresh soybean milk with or without sugar & good sticky rice varieties and sweet desserts Chè, egg rolls, fried tofu.

Honestly! A great restaurant that serves really good vegetarian items! I got their beef noodle soup…read moreand surprisingly it had a lot of flavor and was more than plenty for my lunch. Service is what you would be expected for a Vietnamese place - but of course I care more about the food than the service itself. Overall, a very low-key Vietnamese noodle shop that serves a lot of good food! If you are looking for good vegetarian, Vietnamese food, this would be the place to go to

In need of a nourishing meal after a long venturous morning across SJ we arrived at Green Lotus…read more The Mum and Big Sis were in the mood for vegetarian today. Food: A Mi Vit Thiem / Vegetarian Duck Noodle: the broth stood out as it should, had a nice savory essence that paired well with their noodles and fixings that brought a nice overall texture to dish. Fried Egg Rolls: Oh these were a delight, the eggrolls were stuffed with taro, served with a side of lettuce and v-friendly fish sauce. Service & Vibe: A Staff were friendly and accommodating. We got seated right away. Food came out quick too. Definitely will be back to try out other dishes. - John

The green lotus salad always excellent! It was very refreshing and unique for Viet cuisine. I…read moreenjoyed it immensely. I also had their udon noodles soup(Bánh Canh) which was also good. The only thing I would caution is that I'm very sensitive to MSG and I did get a bad headache after eating here. That's not going to stop me from coming back for the salad and to try other vegan dishes here. Service was friendly and great as well.

Better late than never! This has been on my bookmarks for the longest time. My friend and I were…read morecraving some Korean food, especially the cold noodles so we decided to check this spot out. She's been before but it was my first time. This side of the plaza didn't really seem to have much happening. The nearby stores were closed. Honestly this restaurant felt very home-y like a mom and pop biz. Menu is easy to read with lots of pictures. We ordered the seafood pancakes, special combo {galbi + mul naeng myun}. I love the ban chan here!! They have japchae, fish cakes, kimchi, eggplants, spicy tofu, bean sprouts, potatoes, and broccoli. Refills please!! Honestly everything we ate did not disappoint. Crispy seafood pancake. The cold noodz hits the spot. Galbi was well marinated and not overly charred. The staff here were attentive and super sweet! I'll definitely be back!! Recommend!!

Pretty packed for lunch on a Saturday, surprising. Haven't been to this plaza in a long time, I…read moredon't even remember all the different restaurants that came before this one in this location. For 4 people, we ordered too much food. Whole soy & garlic chicken - a whole cut chicken, not just wings or drums. Flavor was ok, batter a little overdone. We prefer bb.q chicken Seafood pancake - I like mine a little crispier, but paired well with the sauce. Nice chunks of seafood. galbi - pretty good. I don't usually order this anywhere I go tbh because it's pricey. Not sure on the value of this one in terms of price vs quantity. But tastes good.

I wish I could give more than 5 !!…read more Love the ambience, love how they present their food and the variety of the buffet!!!! Not to mention that the taste is great as well. We wish we live closer! But we will definitely be back soon. FYI, the name is not what your think And gratuity was already included so no need to give more but I am pretty sure they wouldn't mind it if you add extra

Ridiculously flavorful, with some of the best naan I think I've ever had -- which is not usually…read morethe highlight of an Indian meal, and is certainly not a critique of the other fantastic items I enjoyed. But there was something about that bread. Mine had cheese and garlic, and while decadent on paper, it provided a great balance to the protein, veg and sauces I was exploring. High quality, friendly staff, a slightly odd-ball atmosphere, and a silly name. All of it is ever so slightly dinged by the fact that the food is surprisingly expensive for the quantity -- but on quality alone, I don't feel comfortable lodging a formal complaint. If I lived in town, I would be a regular.

Flavorful food and friendly service. I've been a vegetarian for a decade and have tried my fair…read moreshare of vietnamese vegetarian/vegan restaurants and this one tastes like home! We had the nirvana salad, bun bo hue, broken rice plate, duck noodle soup, and eggplant tofu. All were delicious and super flavorful without being overly greasy or feeling heavy. I also love how there is a hot food takeout area to buy their items to go.

***USP: Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine with fake meats…read more ***AMBIANCE: very casual with a large trays upfront offering quick take out options. They also allow dine in. ***FOOD: though they have a large menu offering I let the kids pick this time around and as expected they picked nuggets and wonton soup. So I would attribute our mediocre experience to our wrong menu choices. The nuggets tasted exactly like how they look in the picture. Dry, like doggy bites. Flavor was ok and texture was crispy, I guess it's a dish kids might relish but not adults. The wonton soup on the other hand was a definite disappointment, it was like a pho and it came with all varieties of fake meats which we were not expecting in addition to some wontons. I guess it's a sort of dish people who normally eat meat might gravitate towards if they only had to eat vegetarian. It was a not a veggie forward dish. I will return and hopefully make better choices the next time and then update this review.

This place was honestly SO FREAKING GOOD. You better believe my group and I had NO leftovers that…read moreday. The truffle butter rice with mushrooms was a comforting delicacy. The crown daisy and mushroom salad was exquisitely refreshing. The spicy stir fried squid will leave you salivating for more. And the braised beef noodle soup with the mustard green topping (please add the topping, it's worth it) was the perfect addition to wash everything down. This is one of those spots that make you think, "Gosh... Should I come again tomorrow?" Because it's that good. The staff was also super attentive. They made an effort to ensure our table had everything we needed to comfortably share the meals and topped off our cups with their fruit infused water every chance they got. There's a reason why there's a line out the door within the first hour of the day (for me that was a Saturday haha). So get there early to snag that table! It'll also help with the cramped parking situation as well.

Tried JUn Bistro when in the Milpitas area and loved it! This is traditional Chinese food from…read moresouth region and really had cool flavors I had not tried before. The ambiance was relaxing and service was also great here. For food we tried: * choqing chicken - this was a spicy crispy chicken with lots of chilis and topped with crispy potato chips. We really liked it, it had a nice kick * truffle mushroom butter rice - if you love mushrooms like I do, this is a must order and one of their specialties. I enjoyed this and portion size was great * crispy rice noodles - I forgot the name of this dish but it was rolled up rice noodles that were crispy with this pork belly and herbs and it was so yummy. Unique but loved the crispiness in every bite with the added softness from the rice cake. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Overall great experience and would give this spot a try again!