Excellent experience today. So appreciated Morna helping us with choosing and really caring about…read morehow we liked dishes. Three of us shared: crispy spring rolls, 4 - pronounced crunch and substantial contents and orangey dipping broth pleasant. Potstickers 4 - wonderfully crisp outside, contents had nice texture and brown dipping broth a good accompaniment. Pad Thai and Crispy? Chow Mein - tossup on which we liked best. Liked smooth texture of pad and tofu strips but one didn't care for the shrimp looking yam crescents. Loved the crunchy peanuts and wouldn't mind a bit more. Loved the mushrooms in chow mein. BBQ tempeh bowl with kale and carrots over rice - enjoyed spicy tempeh classic flavor. Shared Cacao pecan cake and New York cheezcake. Loved the subfloor pops and silky texture of both. Bravo to all and look forward to returning! Note: chose them from Bay Area Check Please reviews

Interesting place to eat. The main restaurant is open during the weekends. They only have the…read moreoutdoor patio open during the week. I walked up to the window to see how they operate. I was informed that the patio is open and to order using a QR code at one of the tables in the patio. You have to sign in and create an account to order. It took me a minute to order. I wanted to try their specialty dishes especially because they have mushroom dishes and soy protein dishes. But by the time I was able to figure out how to order and sign up, I was pressed for time to order a meal and ended up ordering crispy spring rolls. Once your order is placed, you wait for a text to let you know your order is ready. Then I have to pick up at the window. Spring rolls were okay. I really wanted to try the crispy oyster mushrooms or the lion mane mushroom dish. Or even the Sea Fruits plate but I wasn't going to have enough time to enjoy them. The patio was fine. A few picnic tables. You bus your own table at the end. Everything they used was biodegradable. I wish it was a better experience. The food looked delicious in pictures, but eating in an outdoor patio, ordering from a QR code, and picking up your food from the window made for a sad and sub par experience.

Upon walking in you feel immediately at home. The service was great and the food was nothing to…read morelook past. Korean Fried Chicken(no sauce regular) 3.5/5 - The chicken was moist but the flavor and seasoning was mild. Nothing that stands out but good quality. spicy galbijim 5/5 - Star of the show, great taste, big portions, and unique rice cakes(fried). Can't seem to find anywhere else that has this quality along with the cheap price. The MAIN reason why I would rave about this place. Fans of Galbi? Come here.

Handing Tofu was a choice my daughter made to eat at for her bday. We love a good Korean restaurant…read moreso why not. Plenty of parking in the plaza where this restaurant is located. Easy to find. The restaurant itself is pretty small but was able to fit our family of seven. We were treated right when we came in . The lady server was good on attention to detail what we needed and friendly. We tried a few of their dishes but my family was so hungry, I couldn't take a picture fast enough of everything. Haha Tried their whole batch of soy garlic chicken wings. It was cooked well but the outside coating tasted a little overcooked and not as much flavor in the chicken or seasoning. The glaze was not enough. That was a little disappointing for me. Also had their mushroom tofu soup which was added from a combo meal with grilled pork or called Dwae Ji Bulgogi. This was good. Ordered their Galbi short ribs was my favorite. Their seafood pancake was big and crispy. We also had their grilled spicy pork Bulgogi. This was ok, not too spicy but it was more like shredded pork and not a big portion. Actually, for the portion for the meat was pretty expensive to me. Everything now is getting more expensive and smaller portions. We didn't drink alcohol so I can image how much this would be. Our party only ordered 1 soda. We ordered enough and everything was finished or my husband didn't want to leave any food. This was located in Milpitas so if in the area, I would like to try it again. [13R,2026]

Golden Bamboo is such a great vegetarian spot. Everything on the menu is vegetarian, but you…read morehonestly don't feel like you're missing anything -- the flavors are full and really satisfying. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I usually order the lemon chicken pho (vegetarian), and the broth is light with a fresh citrus flavor that's super comforting. The spring rolls and egg rolls are always on my table, and the Vietnamese salads are fresh and well balanced. The Thai fried rice has a slight spice to it -- just enough heat to make it flavorful without overpowering the dish. The food is thoughtfully prepared, tasty, and never feels like an afterthought vegetarian option. I always enjoy eating here.

This restaurant really needs to take its service more seriously if it wants to elevate its reviews…read moreand business to the next level. My family and I come here often because the food is genuinely delicious, and the atmosphere is zen, clean, and peaceful. Unfortunately, the service has consistently been lacking. I normally would not leave a negative review, but our most recent visit was frustrating enough that I felt the need to say something. Despite there being staff available, it took quite a while just to get seated. After sitting for about 10 minutes, we still had not been helped and had to flag someone down just to place our order. The same thing happened when we needed water and basically anything else throughout the meal. There was no attentiveness from the staff, and no server ever checked on our table during the visit. To make matters worse, we ordered 2 bowls of Bun Bo Hue, but only one came out initially. After waiting another 15-20 minutes, the second bowl finally arrived; and only after we had to flag down staff twice to ask whether the order had been forgotten. The food and atmosphere are the reasons we keep coming back, but the service experience continues to be disappointing and takes away from what could otherwise be a great restaurant.

Great dishes/food - quality and variety. The rotating "bread of the day" is appreciated…read more Above-average service for this style/class, too. Have been here for 10+ visits now. Do plan to come back for more.

$12 for a mango lassi. Who charges $12 for a mango lassi, you ask? The Second Wife does…read more The Mac and cheese here should definitely just be called Cheesy Soup, because that's exactly what it was. Price point for everything including bottled water is extremely higher at this establishment. For the pricing and quality of food...unfortunately, I do not think I will be back. There are other Indian restaurants not too far away that cost a lot less, and also taste a lot better.

This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was…read morevery surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!!

We came in an hour before closing and were able to grab the last available table. We tried the…read morepomelo salad, shaken beef, bun bo hue, fried mushrooms. All were good, but I probably would get a different salad next time. It was too much sauce.

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.

I've been coming to this no frills, classic Vegetarian spot since I was a child and it is still…read moredelicious. I am a big fan of their canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup), Goi Bap Chuoi (Banana Blossom Salad), spring rolls, and their fried tofu! They have a hot bar, cold items, and food made fresh to order. The service is also nice but there is a Vietnamese language barrier that could make it harder to communicate. However, they were nice enough to give me a discount on my order of tofu since I bought the last of it and there weren't enough pieces to make a full order. As far as I am aware, this is a cash only spot. The prices have increased over the years like everything else in San Jose, but I do think it is still reasonable.

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.

As a tofu and vegetarian food lover, I really enjoy coming to DiLac! The prices are reasonable and…read moreI usually come here to get a takeout lunch. My favorite is the tofu dish that sort of looks like chicken/meat. I'm not really sure what it's called, but it's two dollars extra if you order it with a box. The texture is sort of like bean curd and mixing it so that the sauce combines with rice is so flavorful. The lemongrass tofu is very good as well with a strong lemongrass flavor. I've ordered the chow mein before as a side, but it's a little bit bland. The staff here mostly speak Vietnamese so it's a little hard to communicate sometimes, but I usually just get by with pointing to what I'd like. They're all very nice and patient though.

Stopped by this place with my husband, and right when we walked in the energy felt very clean and…read morecalming--almost like temple vibes. From the moment I stepped in, I had a feeling it was going to be a good experience. When you walk in, there's a food display in the front with windows where you can see what's being prepared. Once you're ready, you order at the counter and the staff member takes your order. I ordered the banh canh, and I must say it was very comforting. The flavor reminded me of something someone's grandma would make. It had such a homey feel, and every bite was really enjoyable. My husband ordered the bun rieu. He said the food was decent, but one thing he would critique is that the broth was a bit sweeter than expected. Usually bun rieu leans more toward the savory and slightly salty side, but here the broth was more on the sweet side, which he wasn't the biggest fan of. Overall, the service was excellent and the ambiance inside had a very clean, welcoming energy. We'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu. Stars are based on the overall experience.

Overall we had a very positive experience for a Friday dinner. The entire restaurant was full by…read morethe time we arrived at 5:45PM so I would say you need to go when they open. Truffle & Mushroom Butter Rice Braised Angus Beef Rice Noodle Stir- fry pea sprouts Lemongrass pot chicken Banana Leaf wrapped seabass Dessert Youtiao dough bread pudding Dinosaur Cutie Taiwan Bun (Passionfruit and taro flavor) The most impressive dish is the Truffle & Mushroom Butter Rice. I want to come back for lunch so I can get their Yunnan Rose Coffee or Tea Latte. It says on the menu that their coffee beans and tea leaves are from pristine mountains of Yunnan. They do serve coffee for dinner time but I can't take the caffeine at night. The service is above average for a chinese restaurant. The waiter was pretty patience with us as we brought an elderly guest with us at the table so we took a little longer to enjoy our meal. The interior design of the restaurant is pretty interesting where the booth is align an triangular shape with a center piece so the tables can be put together for larger parties very easily. Definitely easier to get a table for parties of 4 or less but it will work out for larger parties as well.

If you love bold, spicy Hunan flavors... Jun Bistro is calling your name…read more O R D E R E D * Chinese donut with liver pâté * Stinky tofu (and yes... the stinkier the better ) * Chinese-style taco with eggplant -- vegetarian-friendly and so good * But my personal obsession? The mushroom truffle rice. V E R D I C T Came here with two friends who are OBSESSED with spice, and this spot delivered They've got such a wide variety of dishes, including some super unique, hard-to-find ones As a mushroom lover, this was EVERYTHING. They use shiitake mushrooms and don't hold back -- the portion is generous and the flavor is unreal. I could honestly eat this every single day. The vibe is also a whole moment. Cozy, warm, and gives you that greenery feel without actual plants -- just super inviting and perfect for a chill meal with friends. If you're into spicy food or want to try something different, this is your spot.

FOOD : Every time I come to eat here, I feel like I'm at home. The food is really delicious and…read moretastes homemade. The Pad Thai is very tasty, and the Thai tea is also really good . Everything has great flavor SERVICE: The service is very good. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I've also had the chance to talk with the lady manager there, and she is very kind. That makes the place feel even more special. AMBIANCE: The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, a nice place to enjoy a meal. There's also plenty of parking, which is very convenient. In the same shopping area there are other stores like Safeway, pizza places, a barbershop, nail salon, pharmacy, and more. Honestly, I really like this place. The food feels homemade and I always leave happy. I definitely recommend it.

Food was good! Portion sizes were really big and the spring rolls were really thick! The yellow…read morecurry was tasty and pad kee mao was not bad but not anything crazy. The thai iced tea was strong but a little too sweet for me Service was okay, they were friendly and dishes came out fast. Sometimes hard to get their attention since its a small store! Its in a quiet spot and there is a small number of tables to eat at but it did feel clean!! Next time we'll have to try the wings!