Highly recommended! My son and I have eaten at Big Fish four or five times in this year alone. They clearly get a lot of delivery and take-out orders, so there has always been plenty of seating available - no wait, and that includes dinner dining times from 6:30 to 8:00. The owners usually serve us, and they are always very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very clean and fresh in appearance with appropriate artwork. The food is delicious. Today we learned that three talented chefs have joined them from the previous establishment. It shows. The food is great. Well balanced-- nothing was overcooked or undercooked, and the seasoning was appropriate for each dish. We have tried a variety of dishes and recently have settled on ordering the Dinner for 2-3 people in our last two visits. If we don't want Mongolian Beef or Orange Chicken, we just substitute something else. Generous portion sizes and we bring food home for my son's lunch the next day! Today's won ton soup was really good. Bok choi and other veggies were ingredients included. There truly is a big tank of Big Fish in the restaurant, too! read more

We decided to give this place a try after I received a Facebook offer for a free appetizer. First little surprise: apparently the offer is dine-in only, which the coupon neglected to mention. We ordered takeout, so no free appetizer for us. Okay, fine. I love Chinese food, this place is close to our house, and I was still excited to try it. Unfortunately, the appetizer may have been the lucky one because it escaped this meal. We ordered the beef with black pepper and honey sauce. It smelled good, so even though it wasn't exactly winning any beauty contests, I had hope. That hope lasted until the first bite. The sauce was incredibly bland, and the chunks of beef were chewy, spongy, and just... weird. I'm still not entirely sure what texture they were going for, but "beef" was not the texture that came to mind. Then there was the barbecue pork fried rice. Calling this "fried rice" is being extremely generous. It was basically dry steamed rice with peas, carrots, and tiny hard pieces of barbecue pork sprinkled throughout. I even tried adding soy sauce to save it. The soy sauce did its best. It fought bravely. It lost. I really wanted to like this place because it's so close to home and I'm always happy to find a good Chinese restaurant nearby. Sadly, this one was a miss from beginning to end. We will not be back. Final food review: Blech. read more

Needed a party tray of chow mein and this place delivered. I got there early so the food wasn't ready yet but the service was fantastic. The owner offered me a seat and an iced water just for the wait. He even gave me a Togo menu for future visits as I just found the menu online. I'm sure if I dined in, the service would've been amazing if this is how I was served just for picking up food. In terms of the chow mein itself, it was plentiful and piping hot. The small party tray said 5-6 people but it was probably closer to 10-12 people. Maybe if it was the only entree then yes but if there's other dishes, then it's a lot of food. In terms of taste, it was a little bland but the noodle itself had good substance. Like a good Chinese American chow mein with a thicker noodle and not like a low mein noodle. Inside was really clean and very spacious. There wasn't anyone in there when I visited but that's because it was like 4:00 pm when they reopen. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely want to try other dishes. I did inquire about a party tray of egg rolls or crab puffs since there wasn't a set amount on the menu and the owner said it's like 5-6 servings. They just fill it until it's full which sounds like a good deal. They also have nice dine in deals that I would want to try. Overall, go check them out! They got a wide menu and great service! read more

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Went for lunch special. Got the Orange chicken and it was fine, only soup choice was hot and sour which was good but very small. Chicken portion was large with white rice. Cost 15.00. Soda 3.00 with tax 19.50 The same song played the entire time I ate at the restaurant which was nearly empty at 12:30 on a Friday. Service was prompt but overall very average. read more

My family ordered some takeout from Big Fish Chinese Cafe. Pan-Fried Pork Buns - this was the bready doughy kind. Dry Fried Beef Chow Fun: Stir-fried flat rice noodles with tender beef strips, bean sprouts, and green onions in a savory soy-based sauce. Family Style Tofu: Pan-fried tofu with broccoli, carrots, zucchini, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a light sauce. Eggplant with Salted Fish & Chicken Clay Pot: Eggplant, salted fish, and chicken cooked together in a clay pot, typically seasoned with ginger and soy sauce. This was my favorite of all the dishes. Also, we ordered the Organic Tofu sauteed with Vegetables, Stir Fried Bok Choy, Hot & Sour Soup (perfect amount of sour), and Peking Spare Ribs. All the food was decent but nothing stood out. Overall, 3.5 stars. read more

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Personally love this place. We were totally bummed when Taste of China closed down, and then when that other place went in...they didn't quite match up. It's not the most extravagant of Chinese places, but it's cozy, with great portions, and simple food. They're always super friendly when we dine in, and I've never had an issue with ordering delivery. read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Combination fried rice, and beef chow fun (via takeout) - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Popped into the restaurant for last minute takeout. Ordered two standard items. A a noodle dish and a fried appetizer. The noodles was delicious. It tasted freshly made and had plenty of flavor. I would give that a five out of five. The fried dish, however, was a little off. The batter had an extremely hard coating that lacked any flavor. I ended up just adding salt and pepper when I got home. I suspect the oil temperature was not hot enough and so it cooked much longer than necessary in order for it to Brown. Served was friendly and fast and food was freshly cut poked. Prices were on the high side but not unreasonable. Portions were average. I will give it a four star rating and will likely try it again, but not order their deep-fried foods. read more

We tried this place as it's close to our new house and they had an unbeatable $9.95 lunch special (Togo as well) which includes rice, broccoli, and a main dish. The food was good and on par with standard small Chinese restaurants. We ordered the cashew chicken, mapo tofu, and schezwan chicken. The owner, John, was very kind and friendly. I would visit this place again. read more

I wanted to give this restaurant another try, so I headed there for a takeout order. I ordered the chicken and broccoli, and unfortunately, I also ordered the hot and sour soup When I got home and opened everything up, there was basically no chicken in my chicken and broccoli, and what was there look like it was pre-chewed and just bits. Not a lot of flavor. I love hot and sour soup, and this was an absolute disappointment. $33 for my lunch, and I actually threw most of it in the garbage. Will not return read more

Found this place and decided to give it a try. I like that you can order ahead online so you can do a takeout order and not have to wait. We got the eggrolls, veggie chow mein, orange chicken, mongolian beer and veggies. The ETA for pickup was very accurate as by the time that I got there, the food was ready to go. The inside looked like a super traditional chinese restaurant complete with the round tables and lazy susans and an fish tank in the front. The owner? was super friendly with the pickup and lifting up the bags, it was pretty hefty and piping hot. All the food was very good along with a good portion. The only thing that I would not get again would probably be the eggrolls, as it was pretty basic. Otherwise, all the food was delicious and not oily . read more

This review is a bit overdue from 3 weeks ago. The dishes we ordered were all delicious and quite a generous serving. seafood combo, wontons in red pepper oil, and Szechuan Beef. Very clean and nice restaurant setting. read more

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Just went there today and had their lunch special. Very nice man who was working there. The portions were big and tasted good. I will be back! Please support! read more

Mapo tofu is delicious. Slightly sweet not sour like some places. Beef noodle soup also very flavorful with lots of vegetables. Noodles are fresh and springy not soggy. Looking forward to trying the seafood noodle soup and Jiajiang noodles. read more

Mongolian beef was very flavorful & jjamppong (Korean spicy noodle soup with seafood beef & veggies) had a nice spicy kick & good amount of seafood & beef! Also their eggrolls (which we were told are handmade in house) were very crispy! Service was quick and friendly, and ambiance was nice as well. read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Here is my two cents on the quality quantities and price of my order. It was delivered by GrubHub quickly and early on time.. they did an excellent job for delivery... I ordered Mongolian beef extra spicy with hot pepper sauce, and soy sauce on the side . Plus I request requested utensils I also request requested and had to buy rice . Let's start with the good stuff... I think it was reasonably priced because they gave lots of beef in the dish, and the beef was very tender... There was equally good amount of green peppers and onions ... Now what I was not happy about. I requested utensils. I also requested hot sauce and soy sauce on the side..I DID NOT GET THEM!! I requested to have my Mongolian beef extra spicy ... .. It was not . I did find 4 dried peppers in the meal, but no seeds came out of them, so the dish was actually very plain.. I thought the dish itself and the quantity was very good! to make sure it's spicy or I have hot sauce on the side made me a unhappy trooper's. .. I definitely would come back to give them a second try but on this order, I was unhappy trooper . read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - 03. Mongolian Beef.. it was not very spicy as I requested it... - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

I shouldn't say surprisingly, but I had kind of medium expectations and turns out the food is excellent and inside the decor is very nice. We will be back again. read more

Came here on a sunday with my mom, ordered the Orange Chicken, Green beans, Honey Walnut prawns, had excellent service, large portions, clean environment, food was fresh, we also recieved a complementry coconut dish. Friendly atmosphere. Also love the fish tank! This is definitely the new spot, will be coming back again. read more

My husband and I tried out one of our local Chinese restaurant. We had stir fry string beans and sizzling seafood with vegetables. The seafood dish was not sizzling but had good flavor. String beans very flavorful. Restaurant is nice and bright, clean. Service was good. Will go back and try other dishes. read more

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So this use to be Taste of China for the longest time and so I was very unmotivated to try this new place but tonight I was pleasantly surprised. The owner is such a nice person and so very accommodating. We are all vegetarian and my dad has very specific diet needs and the kitchen was so nice to accommodate us. We ordered various dishes without meat, sub tofu, no garlic and everything still turned out very delicious. It's nice and spacious inside and well lit. They have wonderful lunch specials and also some Chinese items that you're not able to find in south San Jose. Service is a little slow but I think we all know that all restaurants are dealing with staff shortages. So let's all be patient, enjoy each other's company and conversation. And the food. :) Saw a ton of to go business so the locals must really enjoy the take from here. Support your local Chinese small business!!! read more

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Our family drives by this place every single day on our way home and today we decided to try out Big Fish Chinese Cafe and it was so good!! Every dish was fresh & the portions were generous! Highly recommend if you're craving really good Chinese food and service! Get the green onion pancake! :) read more

This place is expensive. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and my fiance and I decided to come for dinner as it was too hot to cook. We ordered Hot and Sour Soup (2/5; too cornstarchy), Pork Fried Rice (3/5; nothing special and you can tell they used frozen peas and carrots), Beef Chow Mein (1/5, would NOT recommend as it was extremely bland), and Kung Pao Chicken (2/5, too saucy and the flavor was not on point). I will not be retuning as the food was extremely bland. I was shocked when I got the bill - $85 for 2 people. This place is not good bang for your buck or palette. You're honestly better off going to Panda Express for a fraction of the price. Tables need to cleaned better as the pepper and chilli sambal from the condiments tray was extremely sticky. Gross. Service is fine. The male server (owner?) is friendly enough and seems to be the only server. Plenty of parking as it's located in a strip mall anchored by the Safeway. read more

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Great service and great food, the atmosphere and decor made dining in a great experience. I look forward to eating here again!

Food & Service. Big portion, fast, and very courteous service. Must have seafood noodle soup. read more

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Went there for lunch. The food is great. The customer service is a zero. I ordered a drink. Wanted another one but the person never came by. They spent time just looking at her phone and ignoring customers. Bad look. Ill only do takeout from now on read more

New ownership about a year; tried a couple times and their food is very fresh, tasty and super delicious. Staff super courteous and fast services. A quiet atmosphere, family oriented and can accommodate large group. Plenty of parking spaces and easy access. I enjoy supporting small business in my neighborhood. read more

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came to Big Fish Chinese Cafe with members with the church, the service was amazing. We were surprised it didn't seem busier with more people! Come check this place out it has a beautiful atmosphere and the fresh flavorful food does not disappoint. And the fish they have are very unique and definitely would recommend checking out read more

My always favorite：Korean Seafood Noodle Soup，Spicy and extremely delicious it is one of the best asian restaurants in the area, i come here whenever I crave asian foods, service is always great and friendly. read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't believe I haven't discovered Big Fish Restaurant until now--what a shame! This is the most authentic and delicious Chinese food I've ever had. Every dish we ordered was amazing, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. The Spicy Boiled Fish w/ Vegetables was so fragrant, and the Pan-fried Buns were huge and delicious (the biggest I've ever seen!). The Braised Tofu also had such a rich, lingering flavor. Highly recommended! I honestly don't understand why they don't advertise more. read more

The food is very good! This is my new go to for lunch during the week and they have a lunch menu with good prices. The atmosphere is great, clean modern and comfortalbe! They are very attentive and friendly, especially the owner, Wei Hang! If you like Chinese food, you will love this place. read more

Big Fish is such a great spot. The portions are huge, which makes the slightly higher prices worth it. The food feels homemade--fresh ingredients, not salty, just really comforting and satisfying. Perfect for a cold day. The staff are super friendly, and it's clear this place is loved. While I was there, I saw tons of to-go orders going out, which makes sense because the food is delicious. The restaurant is also very clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be back. It's the kind of place that feels like a warm, reliable go-to. read more

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The Walnut Shrimp is a must-try! Big Fish is easily my favorite Chinese spot in all of San Jose. Highly recommend! read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Two words: house special fried rice. Perfectly wok-charred, packed with shrimp and beef and chicken, not a drop of excess grease. I'd come back for this alone. Then we got the moo shu pork on a whim and honestly it might have been even better -- super tender pork, lots of vegetable and mushrooms, and the pancakes were the soft homemade kind, not those sad stiff ones you get at some places. Wrapped everything up with a little hoisin and it was just chef's kiss. Big Fish, where have you been all my life. read more

Big Fish is a hidden pearl! The Vegetable Delight was incredibly fresh. Spacious, clean, and has a great atmosphere for a meal.

Ate at Big Fish today and I absolutely loved their Hot and Sour Soup--it made me feel so refreshed and energized. For our mains, we chose the Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet and Sour Pork, and both were delicious. The lady serving us was so nice, and the atmosphere is great too！ read more

Ordered takeout and service was very quick, less than 10 mins. Food is delicious, good servings and owner is very kind! Also restaurant is clean and has a nice vibe. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was delicious. We tried the walnut shrimp and the chinese brocolli. Although we didnt try a wide variety,the food we tried was delicious. I was q away¹¹ààaàaàà read more

Really didn't expect to find such an amazing Chinese restaurant around here. The Eggplant with Salted Fish & Diced Chicken was incredible--I've only ever had it this good in San Francisco before. The Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs were also fantastic and had the perfect texture. I'll definitely be a regular here! read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food!! Everything tasted fresh and authentic: - The sizzling beef was soft and tender. - The Chinese broccoli was cooked perfectly. - The spare ribs had a great sweet/salty sauce. - The beef noodle soup was great also. - I ordered the pan fried buns. They were hand made by the worker behind the counter. They have a bun making station you can see from the dining area. Definitely go an try this place out. read more

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The Mongolian Beef here has to be the best in the entire Bay Area, and the Orange Chicken is absolutely delicious too. The service and atmosphere are both great--finding Big Fish was such a pleasant surprise！[玫瑰] read more

Big Fish Chinese Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was decent! I wasn't a fan of the sweet and sour sauce, but everything else was good. Just trying to support local businesses in the area read more