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    Duan’s Kitchen

    4.2 (523 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Taiwanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    A9. Wontons With Chili Oil Sauce
    Cody T.

    Swung by after an apartment viewing on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. It was busy around 5pm but after 30 minutes, it was packed! Definitely felt assured after the crowd came through. We ordered the pork chop fried rice, beef combo noodle soup, and the wonton with chili sauce. Everything came out so tasty and savory! The decor inside was also super comforting and clean. Definitely someplace I would come for a comfortable meal. 5/5 dinner! Expected to be a regular moving forward.

    D2. Tomato With Fried Egg Noodle Soup
    Pranathi B.

    *USP: sichuan style noodle soups, dumplings, fried rice. *Ambiance: clean, contemporary and large. Service is friendly and quick as well. *Food: across the board the flavors were clean. Not a single dish was overpowering or in our face. *popcorn chicken : was different compared to other places, I felt the flavors were similar to cumin lamb. *Duans dry noodles : meatless dry noodles tossed in a spicy oil. The crunch from the few peanuts, the creaminess of the boiled egg and the heat from the spic mix along with the noodles made this absolutely delectable. *tomato noodle soup: the fried egg in this dish was surprisingly chewy, a little salt could have completely elevated the dish but it was still pretty decent. Simple flavors and nothing over complicating it. *chicken noodle soup: I think this dish represents "chicken soup for the soul". Not funky at all. I needed some heat though and threw in the chilli oil I requested as a side. *shrimp fried rice: not the fried rice of my dreams. No umami goodness. But, as with other dishes, simple no nonsense recipe.

    Beef noodle soup
    J G.

    I loved the pork chop rice and beef noodle soup! Portion is relatively small, so it is perfect for trying different dishes.

    Beef noodle soup with handmade noodles
    Yee F.

    We had a party of 9 and were seated pretty quickly. Orders were taken quickly, chopsticks and napkins arrived shortly after, and the food right after that. Ordered #1 with handmade noodles. The broth is flavorful with a hint of heat that tickles the back of your throat. The handmade noodles had a fantastic chew to them and were cooked just right. The brisket and tendon were tender and delicious, and the waiters were very kind and efficient. We had a friend from Taiwan with us and he said the food was "legit", so that underscores the positive review! Will definitely come back when we're in town!

    G8. Pork Meat Sauce On Rice
    Sarah K.

    We arrived right at opening for dinner on a Saturday and already saw families flocking in, so it clearly has strong word-of-mouth appeal. The menu is extensive but not overwhelming, and everything we ordered came out surprisingly fast, keeping the energy high even as it got busy. We tried a good variety, including century egg, fried chicken, fried fish cakes, noodles, and rice dishes. I enjoyed all of them, though they leaned on the sweeter side overall, which gave the whole meal a cohesive, indulgent vibe. A Taiwanese person in our party noted that the flavors felt more like "fast food" style Taiwanese eats rather than traditional home cooking, and he found it too sweet for his taste. Still, that perspective added to the fun of sharing different takes on the food. It does get packed quickly, so plan accordingly, but the speedy service means table turnover isn't too long. Plenty of parking in the plaza makes it easy to access, especially for larger groups or families.

    LeeLee C.

    3.5 star Good and responsive wait service. But we felt that the speed of food delivery had slowed down. We waited longer for the food to come out, and it was puzzling especially because our orders were their popular items. We haven't been here for awhile. Since the kiddo missed their Century Egg Tofu, we return for a weekend lunch. The Century Egg and Tofu is as good as before but we only regretted that the menu had changed and they no longer offer a combo meal including an appetizer. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed the dish, and kiddo enjoyed her beef noodle stir fry. I tried their traditional flavor combo that came with a bowl of beef soup, a bowl of minced pork over rice and a plate of lettuce with sauce. It's indeed an all-time favorite that can't go wrong with my kiddie taste buds. The beef soup is just a clear broth with a few slices of beef but the meat portions are reasonable and the flavor is good as the Taiwanese cuisine likes to use ginger to wash away the bloody taste of beef. The half meat half tendon beef noodle soup came out the latest and compared to the Flaming Ox Taiwanese Noodle in San Jose, we could immediately tell the difference. I don't particularly enjoy the flavor of the Sichuan pepper, so I don't appreciate their 23 spices recipe. The tendon was cooked nicely but the beef was clearly losing to Flaming Ox as the cut was smaller and the meat much rougher. As usual, this place was packed at lunch hour, so be here before 12 is still a sound advice.

    H1. Braised Dish Platter
    Caroline L.

    I thought this place was pretty standard for beef noodle soup but they don't give you as much of the protein. The soup is flavorful. We came a couple times over the years and each time the service did take some time both to order and also to receive the food. The portion of apps got a bit bigger over time which reflects the image on the menu more which is good. There's a good amount of parking as well.

    Stephen C.

    This is the second time we've been here. Service is generally courteous and quick. We were looking to find good Taiwanese style beef noodle. The noodles here were decent. The braised beef was on the dry side which was a little disappointing. The tendon was great. Shrimp and egg friend rice was on point. Marinated lu Wei platter was quite yummy. The weird thing is they didn't have a bilingual menu and only offered an English menu. It was hard to decipher from English menu what we were looking for. We couldn't figure out what the conspiracy could be but not having a Chinese menu seemed shady.

    C10. Tomato Beef Shank & Tendon Noodle Soup
    Brian W.

    Duan's Kitchen is a local Chinese restaurant chain in NorCal. I came recently with a large group of friends, and I really enjoyed the experience. The interior is nice and spacious. Very clean. The service was quick and efficient, with a preference for Chinese. The food though was delicious. I loved the flavor of the Beef Noodle Soup! The original was better than the tomato in my opinion. The Shrimp Fried Rice was also very good! Maybe even better than Din Tai Fung's. Overall, Duan's Kitchen is a great spot for authentic and flavorful Chinese food!

    Combo Set for 2 + Wood Ear Mushroom Salad + Spicy Wontons
    Bre C.

    This weekend was my first time dining at Duan's Kitchen, and it did NOT disappoint! We ordered the combo for 2 and it was a steal! $54 gets you 2 cold drinks of your choice, we chose Milk Tea and Four Seasons Tea, Beef Noodle soup with Shank and Tendon, Shrimp Fried Rice, Pork Chop, and Steamed Veggies. There was even another promo if you chose between downloading their app and signing up, you get another free fried pork chop. I downloaded the app but opted for the complimentary Wood Ear Mushroom salad instead for variety. The service was good, we came in when it was quite empty and within 15 minutes of sitting down, it quickly became a full house. Still, we were given pretty good service and can't complain! The vibes feel very homey and nostalgic. It feels like dining in at a close relative's place. That's also how the food makes you feel. Beef Shank and Tendon Noodle Soup w/ Handmade Noodles - 8.5/10 - Wishing it was a fattier cut of beef, and not a big fan of the tendon, but the broth and handmade noodles blew me away! Very comforting. Shrimp Fried Rice - 9/10 - My girlfriend's favorite. Even after my girlfriend told me she was full, she kept eating more and more. I also loved it. Perfect seasoning and flavor. Pork Chop - 7/10 - Very good flavor. Wish it was a little crispier though. Spicy Wontons - 6/10 - Not my favorite. I think I'll opt out for XLB next time. Steamed Veggies - 7/10 - Super flavorful. I thought it was some Chinese vegetable at first, but it was lettuce! I didn't know you can make it like that. Pickled Cucumber - 9/10 - Simple and good Wood Ear Mushroom Salad - 9.5/10 - Something about this flavor profile was so complex and yummy! Teas - 9/10 - Super comforting with our meals :) Overall, great experience! We'll be back.

    C3. Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup
    Tiffany W.

    Had to try the hand pulled noodles soup! The thick noodles had a chewy texture, which I loved. I opted for the shank noodle soup and it was very tender. I must say my favorite was the pork chop! It was so flavorful and mouthwatering. Would be back for the pork chop :) the restaurant interior was also comfortable and brightly lit.

    Packaged noodles. Beef noodle.
    Dang L.

    Ordered door dash. Food came well packaged with broth separated from noodles - really important for noodle taste. Over all flavors is great. Beef is really tender. Enough noodles to make you full but only had 3 small pieces if the beef. I feel it could use another 1-3 pieces like in the pictures. I did like that they include veggies

    Braised Dish Platter
    Helen C.

    Went for dinner around 6PM at Duan's Kitchen on a Saturday and there was an iPad to join quite a long queue. Luckily, a lot of folks on the waitlist no-showed, so we only waited about 10 minutes, but I can definitely see the wait time getting pretty high on weekends. Parking lot is shared with Marina Foods, so it's fairly easy to get a spot especially if you park a bit further out. Portion sizes are okay; if you're a big eater, you might want to order some sides. Tomato Beef Shank & Tendon Noodle Soup (4.25/5): This was actually better than the basic beef noodle soup in my opinion. The broth had way more depth of flavor with a bit of added sweetness and acidity from the tomato. Beef shank and tendon were both super soft and the noodles weren't quite as bouncy as I'd like, but still had a decent chew. Braised Beef Noodle Soup & Tendon (3.75/5): The broth just felt a little bland and the noodles / toppings are the same as above. Braised Dish Platter (3.75/5): The tofu is AMAZING. Super flavorful and silky texture all the way through. Unfortunately, the braised beef on the plate is pretty dry, because otherwise the oyster mushrooms are nice and chewy as well.

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    Authentic Taiwanese flavors and absolutely delicious! The homemade thick noodles are chewy and highly recommended.

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    Must order the braised beef and tendon noodle soup. You can also request to make it non-spicy.

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    Ask the Community - Duan’s Kitchen

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No, they only have indoor seating.

    Will you guys be open on Christmas (12/25/2021)?

    Yes. The owner said that they open 12/25, but not the night of 12/24.

    Is Duan Chun Zhen Noodle House in Cupertino a casualty of the pandemic, too ? Is it permanently closed?😭😭😭😭 It's one of few genuine Beef Noodle House from Taiwan...

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    4.0(249 reviews)
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    TLDR: Food here is always yummy. Portions are a good size…read more They offer some set noodle soup bowls.. but my preference is to select exactly what I want for my noodle soup. First you select a broth (I don't do spicy, so I always pick their chicken broth; but friends and family enjoy the spicy flavors a lot). Then you pick your style of noodle (the fish noodle was fun to try, but I prefer the ramen or the knife-cut or rice noodles). Then you pick your toppings - a large variety of both meat and veggie options! It comes with a little veggies (spinach, corn, mushroom, bamboo) too. My favorite appetizer is their rice spicy honeycomb tripe - great marinade! Recently tried the Hainan chicken dish and it was good too (though I would prefer more ginger than scallion in the oil and the roasted peanuts, garlic cucumber are yummy too!). In the past we have also had the fried rice, which my kiddos really love. But the true highlight is to get the "large" soup noodles where they serve it in a bowl larger than your whole head. Didn't get it this past visit because we weren't that hungry... but it is always a fun order! I enjoy having the treat of a drink with their combo deal. :)

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    Came in to celebrate a birthday. Food was very good. Freshly made and delicious, especially the…read moresesame chicken. The beef shank wrap continued to be a delight, it was incredible! The combination of meat, veggies and the exterior crispy pancake created such an outstanding tasting effect. The lamb dish had one of the most tender meats I've tasted. The brown sugar sticky rice cake was soft inside and hard outside; with just the right amount of sweetness. Service was ok. They should've been kinder and more grateful. I liked how they have a sign posted on window saying that gratuity is at free will and you don't pay for the wrong dish they send to you. It showed accountability. That's why we keep coming back, for now.

    I've come here a handful of times for 5+ years and generally check in for their monthly specials…read more Parking is pretty full due to the other stores in the area. There was no line for us to be seated. I was able to flag down a server to seat us since they seem to be extremely busy cleaning tables and servicing others. The hotpots are full of ingredients and the broth has always been tasty. Unfortunately, the meats seem to be overcooked. Prices have been going up over the years where only the monthly special is enticing for the value. Servers were friendly and checked in on us, but it took 25 minutes for our food to show up at our table after we ordered. The only consistent experience I've had are the oranges at the end of the meal. They are always amazingly sweet, juicy, and comes off the peel easily. I don't usually enjoy oranges, but I love the ones HomeEat offers! Will be back if in the area, but hope kitchen service will be quicker in the future.

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    4.3(1.8k reviews)
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    I always come here whenever i am craving meat jajangmyeon and it never disappoints! I also order…read morethe tangsuyuk and stir fried noodles and it's so good and filling. I have put all my friends on this place and they love it every time i mention coming here. The meat jajangmyeon and the stir fried noodles is so flavorful and the tangsuyuk is so crunchy! For the price and the portion is heavenly sent too, so perfect. The only unfortunate thing is the parking lot outside is pretty small and limited, so keep that in mind. Sometimes i park across the street from the other plaza since the parking lot is bigger. Tungtungtungsahur rates 5/5

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