I'm not much of a chicken guy , but Anna definitely convinced me to get the loaded mac medium , she…read moresaid it was her favorite and it was great , perfect some would say ah

I've been a huge fan of Chikin Drip since they were a food truck! (: I'm happy to see that they…read morehave expanded into restaurants. They are underrated in my opinion and deserve more attention. I decided on the combo two with medium spice and it was perfect. The chicken was moist and seasoned well. They have always been super consistent and never left disappointed with the quality. I will come back on my cheat days!

Can't believe it took me this long to try Starbird Chicken, but I finally went last week and it did…read morenot disappoint. I ordered the chimichurri salad with crispy chicken and a 10-piece wing combo. The salad alone was super filling, so it felt like great value for the price. The place was pretty busy when I went, but the staff kept things moving and the wait wasn't bad at all. Overall, a really solid spot, I'll definitely be back.

They have great salads, big portions which are perfect for me...churros were too oily. Corn was…read moredelicious! Customer service is great and the restaurant is always clean. Overall 9/10

Scratch Cookery is one of the many local places hidden in the allies of Downtown San Jose. They are…read morenot far from the heart of Downtown, and definitely not far from the university. I stumbled upon this place one day while doing my random walk, so you KNOW I had to give this place a try. I had went in upon opening time, so my wait was a little bit, but I was not complaining because you know what they say: "Greatness comes when you build them up one by one." I got their hamburger with the extra cheese, and curly fries. The patty was extra juicy, and the brioche buns were toasted really well. I especially like how they added on the cheese after the patty was marinated on the grill for quite a while, but not too long to the point all of the juice was sucked up. The only down side to the food: the prices. Be prepared to spend quite a bit on lunch if you decide to go to this place, because they do end up charging quite a bit more than what the regular places around Downtown would. But the IPA beers make up for it, so it's also worth a bang for your buck. Hospitality was pretty top-notch -- my order was taken in an orderly fashion, and they even apologized for the wait as well. I hope Scratch Cookery stays around for a long while so that people can try out such majestic wonders this establishment has to offer! Ambiance was great, and I'd definitely be back again!

Down the Scratch…read more Food truck turned Fountain Alley brick-and-mortar that achieved max popularity during the Pandemic. I kept hearing about their hot chicken sandwiches for years, and we finally made the trek to check them out. The Good: * Friendly service * Prices aren't too bad considering the portion size and flavor. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Craft brews in cans * Seven levels of heat for everyone from the spice-averse to the hardcore fire lover. * Chicken sandwiches are massive and delicious. And despite it being a breast, they kept it very juicy. * Really loved their fries; I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're frozen, but regardless, they're fantastic. The Meh: * Not much in the way of drinks except for the aforementioned beers and cans of soda. The Ugly: * It's located in DTSJ, so you'll most likely have to pay for parking. If you don't mind walking a few blocks, the 4th St Garage is free for the first 90 min. Conclusion: Great spot to get your spice on.

I think this place took over the Krispy Krunchy Chicken, but I feel like it's pretty much the same…read morerecipe. We are trying to find something to eat in the area and notice that this place took over the Krispy Krunchy Chicken. We decided to order from there just to see if the recipe might be the same. We really like that they have a kiosk that you can order from. Since it was late at night, there was no one else waiting to order so we took our time scrolling through the menu. We ended up ordering 2 two-piece meals which came with biscuits as well. The photos of the biscuits looked really good since they were drizzled with honey, so I ordered a few extras. We also decided to try their barbecue sauce and honey mustard sauce. There was only one employee working, but he was very quick and very nice! The chicken is already made and sitting under a warmer, so it just needed to be packed. Surprisingly when we got home, the chicken was still very crunchy! The chicken was also pretty juicy and not dry inside. The biscuits with honey was delicious! I'm glad I ordered more on the sign. They're barbecue sauce is just okay, but their honey mustard is really, really good! I feel like a lot of fast food honey mustard sauces are not that good, but the one's here is probably my favorite! I would definitely consider coming back to get more chicken and maybe even stock up on some honey mustard!

I noticed the new signage and that they were open. I briefly talked to the person working there…read more(who is probably the owner/family member). He said they will officially have a new menu, etc in October. Currently, it "looks" to be the same Chicken King fried chicken as before. But I could be wrong. They have one kiosk outside and two more inside. There is no seating at all, so, its a grab and go establishment like before and always has been. I'm excited for them. Support your local business!

We ordered the large chicken combo (soy honey glazed and spicy garlic), the tteokbokki, and the…read morebibimbap and they were alllll so yummy! This doesn't even include the banchan and the free potstickers they gave us... Which leads me to the service!! The owner/manager lady is so sweet and always greets with a smile. The servers are attentive and always followed up with us. The restaurant is well-lit and there is a size-able parking lot in the back, making it easy to find.

BigSpoon is a Korean restaurant on Alum Rock's/East Side's White and McKee, an area I don't go to…read morethat often. The reason why I came over here fairly recently was because I visited cousins and cousin in law that live near to give them Valkyries shirts and other shirts they'll send to the Philippines in over a month, and since they plan to be sending clothes over while telling me about the place, I gave them my Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen jerseys for the trouble as I needed to make room for my Veronica Burton jersey, which I wore when I met up with them, and my upcoming violet Gabby Williams one. (Go Valks!) The noteworthy parts the place has are the real good amount of banchan dishes, bibimbap and the short rib, the spicy one in particular. While I probably will not visit the place again anytime soon, at least I can keep this place in mind if I want Korean food without driving to Santa Clara. There's plenty of parking behind the spot. As you come in, the place looks simple, but it works. You have the adorable ajumma/ajumni to take your order. The stuff I ordered. I had water, banana milk and kimchi fried rice. Since I was the only one that had more than 1 drink, I told my cousins and cousin in law the banana milk, and they did bring up how on occasion, you see the drink in K-dramas. Of course, we laughed on how my parents never got into K-dramas and while I'm at it, Filipino dramas. Oh well. Oh, there's no doubt the food is good, and the place is too legit (to quit) as I did hear Korean from a different table. As I typed up, there are plenty of banchan dishes. Not Los Angeles amount of banchan dishes, but there are plenty of banchan dishes never the less. The kimchi fried rice dish may be simple, but it does give off that homey feel. Can't forget how Big actually is affordable, the big reason why my cousins and cousin in law like the place so much. The reason why the place doesn't get a perfect score. The place would have received a perfect score if, the major matter I remember here, the place has mul naengmyun (my favorite Korean dish). Originally, I wanted Japanese ramen before my cousins mentioned this place, and I was ready to pivot to having mul naengmyun, but I was told that the place doesn't carry the noodle dish. (Being a very good and logical dish to eat for at the very least half of the year in a city like here San Jose is the reason why of all of the Korean dishes, I like mul naengmyun the most.) There probably is one or two minor flaws I already forgot, but the lack of mul naengmyun is the dead on reason why I don't give the place a perfect score. On a side note, it's nice that I told the group what banana milk and mul naengmyun are, and by doing so, they learn something new regarding eating at Korean spots just in case. BigSpoon is a good spot. While it may not be as iconic as the places in Santa Clara, it is a good spot never the less. It does a good job at being a Korean spot for an area that is more so known for Mexican food. If you live on the east side, head on over here because the place should get your attention. +/BigSpoon is brilliant and spiffy because it has a terrific combination of good simple food, affordability and wonderful service. -/If only the place also has mul naengmyun.

Crispy, spicy chicken with bold flavor, great heat levels, and fast service. Loved itread more

I've tried Dave's multiple times, different locations and was always a little meh about it…read moreespecially since it's got some competition in the area BUT this time they redeemed themselves. I feel like the overwhelming saltiness has reduced, the bread is really good, and overall they just overhauled their recipe? The reaper is actually finally hot - the slow burn hurt your stomach kind worthy of a waiver. The jump between the levels seems rather off though where hot was a mild+ at best so it's a little confusing. Fast, nice online order and pickup. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. There is not outdoor seating.

Tried bb.q Chicken recently and it definitely lived up to the hype. The chicken was super crispy on…read morethe outside while still juicy and tender inside, and you can really taste the difference in the quality of the fry. I especially liked the sauce balance -- flavorful, slightly sweet, and not overwhelmingly greasy like some other fried chicken spots. The wings were my favorite, and the sides paired really well too. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the place felt clean and comfortable for dining in. Great spot if you're craving Korean fried chicken in the area. Would definitely come back to try more flavors next time.

Went there a second time and the staff was much more welcoming and hospitable…read more The store manager, Ellen, reached out and was very quick to address my concern. The food is great and with good service I am happy to return again!

I recently tried their new bánh mì, and it honestly exceeded my expectations…read more I'm a big fan of bánh mì heo quay and have tried it at quite a few places, but the pork is usually just okay. Here, it was actually really good--crispy, flavorful, and not overly fatty like many other spots. The bánh mì chả cá also surprised me. I'm pretty picky about chả cá because a lot of places don't make it fresh--it's often too soft and has a slightly fishy smell. This one was different. It had that slightly chewy texture and tasted fresh, just like the authentic chả cá I had back in Vietnam. The only small thing is I wish the bread was a bit softer, but overall both sandwiches were delicious. Definitely worth trying!

So so delicious. Got a tray of wings, Thai flavor and it was incredibly tasty. Not dry at all. Kind…read moreof tastes fish saucey but with Thai chili type taste? I'm going off memory as I had this maybe a few weeks ago. It sucks that it only comes with some sticky rice and not regular rice. The sauce they provide on the side are also small. The plaza is quite small. We called ahead for pickup with no issues. I believe that might be cheaper than ordering off doordash and pickup. Service - 4 / Food - 5 / Price - 4

There might be a bit of a wait, but the food and drinks are good, despite being a bit pricey. I…read moretried Bobaholics for the first time. I ordered the ube coffee with oatmilk, 25% sweet, and less ice and the 3-item sampler box with chicken wings, crab rangoons, and mozzerella sticks.

Beautiful and aesthetic tea shop, but drinks were okay. Matcha cookie was alright, didn't really…read moretaste like matcha. :P For such an elegant looking shop, the bathroom could use some love! Zero toilet paper available , trash filled to the brim with paper on the floor and it's only 3pm. Not a huge deal but thought it was interesting how bathroom had no mirror

Chicken, red beans & rice, biscuits and potato wedges were all great. Wonderful flavor! Will…read moreabsolutely be going again.

Really mediocre fried chicken overall. It looks the part, but once you bite in, there's just no…read moreflavor inside. The seasoning doesn't penetrate, so it ends up tasting pretty bland unless you rely on the outside. Honestly, Jollibee does it better, more flavor, juicier, and actually satisfying. Big downside is you can't even order individual pieces here, which makes it harder to just try it out or build your own combo. Not terrible, but definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way for.