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    Flaming Ox

    4.4 (400 reviews)
    ModerateTaiwanese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy Shrimp and Pork Wonton 蝦肉紅油抄手 (6 pcs)
    Kathleen L.

    I've had Flaming Ox bookmarked for awhile, but had the opportunity to give it a try through one of Yelp's Community experience. We got the choice to get the fried or boiled wontons (got the boiled), firecracker fries and then we added on a bowl of mala spicy noodles and an egg. Wow! Service was quick & friendly. Food was so good! Everything was so flavorful. The fries were crispy and garlicky. The wontons were perfect, little pillows of meat! The noodles were chewy, meat was tender and overall bowl was well balanced. Also, the egg was a nice touch! Even though there were extra condiments on the table, I didn't feel the need to use any of it. My boyfriend and I are now fans! We don't live far from the plaza and this is now going to be added to one of the spots we will definitely return to.

    Da Kat A.

    It is located in the same complex as AAA and City Sports along with other restaurants. Once you go inside, it has an open layout. The service is good and inside is clean. We ordered: - Fried Pork Chop - Popcorn Chicken - Tofu & Century Egg - Pickled Cabbage - Blanched Greens W/ Shallot - Spicy Shrimp And Pork Wonton - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup - Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate Out of everything, the Traditional Beef Noodle Soup and the Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate stand out and are the best. The beef in the noddle soup is very tender. The noodles are cooked right and the broth is good. The Minced Pork Belly Rice Plate is delicious and very flavorful. The fried pork chop is the worst and very dry. The rest of the dishes are decent, nothing special. Please note that parking can be challenging during peak workout time and meals time.

    Popcorn Chicken w/ Basil 鹽酥雞
    Austin W.

    This past weekend, I had the chance to try out Flaming Ox with a few friends. I ordered their dry traditional beef noodles, and we ended up sharing an order of their popcorn chicken and chilled egg plant appetizer. After placing your order on the app, the food is prepared quickly out of the kitchen. In total, our party waited no more than 10 minutes for all our dishes to be ready. I enjoyed the texture of the thick noodles here, but they're not the most QQ noodles I've had in the Bay. They are very generous with how many pieces of beef shank are included in the bowl of noodles. The pieces of beef are seasoned well and cooked perfectly: just the right amount of chew, without being fall apart tender -- exactly how you would find beef prepared if you order a bowl of beef noodle soup in Taiwan. I have no notes on the popcorn chicken: hot, crispy, and juicy, and you have a choice of three sauces to go along with it when you place your order. I had a chance to take a bite of the minced pork belly rice plate my friend ordered and the pork belly in it was aromatic, and melt-in-your mouth tender. I loved that the dish didn't taste too oily either. Overall, Flaming Ox is a solid 4.5 in my book that rounds up to a 5.

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    Michael C.

    How did I forget to write a review for the Ox!? Such a bad Yelper... 4.5 rounded up to 5 ***** I actually came here during their soft opening back in 2024 and thoroughly enjoyed the food. I'm glad nothing has changed. I think it may have gotten even better! Not the biggest of venues. This place filled up fast. Parking is generally not an issue as there are plenty of spots in the shopping plaza. No issues with the service, friendly, fast and efficient. ~ FIRECRACKER FRIES - 5/5 (NEW RELEASE - May 2026) I really liked these! Great flavor and texture; crispy, yet soft, slightly spicy and savory. Delish! ~ SHRIMP AND PORK SPICY WONTON - 4/5 (NEW RELEASE - May 2026) These were good, just a solid and tasty wonton. Nothing outstanding. ~ BEEF NOODLE SOUPS: - TRADITIONAL - 5/5 Their signature dish. The Beef was so tender and juicy. The broth is very well balanced without being overly salty. The noodles were brilliant as well. I would order this again in a heartbeat. ~ RICE PLATES: - BRAISED PORK BELLY - 4.5/5 Another brilliant dish. Flavorful and satisfying. I'll be back...

    Fely L.

    Finally got to try this place for lunch as it's always packed. The key is to arrive at opening to get a seat. We order off the lunch menu where can get two items. I got the pork belly bowl with spicey pork/shrimp wonton. This totally reminded me of the food I had in Taiwan while traveling for work. It's nice and comforting food. I think next time would ask for rice in the side as meat is too saucy. Egg was nice soft. Sometimes it can be over boiled. The wonton is small but good meat portion as most places it more wonton than filling. We got pork chop appetizers that to had nice crunch and meat is moist. Not over powering spices. Co worker got the beef soup combo with popcorn chicken. The soup had great flavor her complaint was not enough soup In the bowl. But other than that it was good and noodles were just right too. Popcorn chicken is same as the pork chop flavor also nice and moist. The cucumbers were yummy as well nice and crunchy. We also got the passion fruit green tea. That's a pass next time as it was overly sweet.

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    Glen N.

    Yummy Taiwanese fast food. It's like a homier Moon Bear Express, or a Chi-Potle, or a El Boba Loca. Fried wontons are snackable like McNuggets but crunchier and more filling. The firecracker fries are a must: spicy, irregularly shaped potato wedges that come with skewers that serve like tiny chopsticks.

    Ngoc Han T.

    We went on a Saturday dinner time and surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded. Decor was casual--nothing fancy. Parking was not too hard either because it is in a large plaza. I personally like that the menu has a decent amount of options but wasn't overwhelming with choices. We ordered the firecracker fries and shrimp, pork spicy wontons, fried shrimp and pork wonton, and dry traditional beef noodle. Our fav was the pork spicy wontons so would definitely recommend that. It has a kick but was not too spicy. Fries were second best and the other two tied. Although I didn't care too much for the noodle dish, I have to admit the meat was very tender. Overall would probably come back for the good appetizers. I would like to try other dishes as well.

    Rose L.

    Decent lunch special deal with good soup. Overheard the owner talking about how he went all around Taiwan and tried all the noodles and brought this one to the states. Chashu rice was good, favorite was the noodles for sure though. Ordering is quick and easy via kiosk.

    Jennifer

    I came here with a friend and we really liked the variety of asian foods here. I personally preferred non-fried asian food and they had a lot of steamed options! My friend preferred the fried dumplings and the fries. Parking was super easy since there's a large parking lot Service was on point with speed and diligence

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    Hannah C.

    Delicious and affordable options! I visited on a Thursday evening, and it was full but not too busy. It did feel like there weren't nearly enough waiters, as it took awhile to order, get our food, and pay. The store is beautifully decorated, with gorgeous murals. It feels like a casual, inviting space. I tried the popcorn chicken plate - it was solid! The popcorn chicken really hit the spot. It was crispy, well-flavored, with a soft interior. The chicken was paired with plenty of rice, cabbage, and a tea egg. The price was really good for the amount of food I got. I would definitely visit again to try more yummy dishes!

    Green Onion Pancake 蔥油餅
    Tania C.

    My friends and I love trying new places and couldn't pass up the opportunity to try the Flaming Ox. I found this spot one day as I was passing by this complex on my way to work. We went in right at 11:45am and were surprised to find people in there. As we sat there and waited for our food; it got quite busy and loud. But the turnover is quite fast, so the wait times tend to be less than usual. We ordered the scallion pancakes, 3 different lunch meals, friend pork & shrimp wontons and firecracker fries. I ordered the traditional Mala lunch set with small belly rice (it's a lunch special in the bottom middle square). One of my friends ordered the lunch special #2, traditional mala with cucumbers. And my other friend ordered the mini belly rice set. The beef in our traditional mala was so tender that you could break it apart by picking it up with your chopsticks. The belly rice was amazing! Sweet and savory with traditional Taiwanese flavors We also ordered a passion fruit iced tea and a lychee iced tea. Personally I found the iced teas too sweet for my liking and watered it down with water. The only thing we had issue with was ordering. The interface was a little hard to understand and a member of our party accidentally ordered more than 1 of the sets as they didn't realize they had done so.

    Traditional Beef Noodle Soup [Mild Spicy] 紅燒牛肉麵
    Janet C.

    Clean and cozy restaurant with great food and good portions! We had the Firecracker Fries - Favorite, just the right crispiness to softness ratio with an amazing spicy coating flavor. Good with or without the dipping sauce. (Dipping sauce was really good too!) Spicy Shrimp and Pork Wontons: was also very good... wontons were a bit small.. but packed with flavor. Fried Shrimp and Pork Wontons - my least favorite, again little filling and just ok. Still good, just not my fav Traditional Beef Noodle Soup (mild spicy) - perfect portion and AMAZING flavor. Got it with the thin noodles and even those were soft and yummy. It could use a little bit more broth, but flavor wise it was DELICIOUS! Staff were all friendly and welcoming - their guidance was spot on!! Parking could be a challenge during lunchtime weekdays - they suggest going evenings or weekends for a less crowded experience. Would I go back? YES!!!

    Derek S.

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Flaming Ox is located inside a strip mall with a private parking lot. The lot was 95% full on a weeknight... The restaurant was rather small and featured both indoor and outdoor dining. Ordering was done via QR code or with the staff. Started off with the popcorn chicken and the chicken was rather dry... bummer The blanched Veggies with fried garlic were quite tasty. The dry beef noodles were decent. Opted for the wide noodles and they were ok. Some of the noodles were stuck together. The half beef half tendons were fantastic. The beef tendons were super tender and the beef shank pieces were fantastic. The portions were gigantic...maybe better for sharing?

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    Ask the Community - Flaming Ox

    Is their bone broth the fatty kind?

    No, our bone broth is clean, light and high in collagen. It's not like what you would get from a heavier Tonkatsu style broth. In addition to the bones, we also build depth of flavor from daikon and aromatics.

    Is it dog friendly?

    Dog can sit outside. They have a few tables outside

    Does the restaurants use MSG?

    I don't believe so. As in I'm not sleepy after eating it.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Hi Alyssa! Yes! Weather permitting we have a table for 4 and a table for 2. :)

    Is your fried pork chop/ popcorn chicken dairy free? Egg ok but making sure no milk/ butter etc?

    Yes, it's dairy free and also egg free. :)

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    Leung Noodle

    Leung Noodle

    4.1
    (256 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    My go to spot for Hu Tieu Nam Vang. I get the #2, which is the same as #1 but comes with extra bone…read moremarrow. Also got to get the Chinese donut on the side too! You have the option to choose what style you want and then what type of noodles you want. I like this as can always switch it up. Even so, I still get the same thing each time. The portions are big, at least for me. I'm always so stuffed when I leave. I love their pickled garlic and thai chilis. Their thai chilis are extra spicy here. There's usually a line, so I recommend coming early, as the place is not too large. I love that this place is more affordable than my other spot. Parking in this plaza can be a pain though. You got to get lucky, or come early.

    Pretty solid Hu Tieu spot in San Jose, and the best part is you can customize your bowl!…read more I came here a while ago and got the soup version of the Hu tieu nam vang, but was craving a dry noodle dish and came back today and it did not disappoint! The physical menu here is so unique, it's like a plaster board idk I thought it was a nice touch. I ordered the Mi Kho #2, so got the dry noodles with their special sauce and a side of the bone marrow soup, and this was DELISH! add some of the chili vinegar and chili oil and chili pepper and this will make it a perfect noodle dish. I usually add a bit of soup to my noodles to help it emulsify and easier to mix! Tucked away in the small plaza and parking can be brutal during weekends with the small spots, but on the weekdays it's a breeze to park here!

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    575 Miishien

    575 Miishien

    4.7
    (781 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    great place for rice noodles! i like this place more than some other places because of the variety…read moreof options like vegetarian and chicken. I do wish they had a soup option for vegetarians but it's pretty hard to get a good veggie broth so it's understandable. what we got: cucumber salad (5/10 yums): I think the reason why I rate this so low is because of preference. I almost always get cucumber salad at restaurants. However, this cucumber salad was just a tad bit bland and had WAY too much cilantro. I usually do like cilantro, but it was way too much. hot and sour woodear salad (7/10 yums): Although I did enjoy this, I do feel like I've had better woodear salads before. This one had a strong lemon taste which kind of threw me off, but I personally liked the onions that went with it. chicken rice noodles (10/10 yums): my GO TO. I like how it is refreshing and not too oily or heavy. I love how there is an option for low salt, which I usually go for. Golden triangle (8/10 yums): I usually prefer soup rice noodles, but this is a great option for vegetarians. It is heavily spiced and has the option for spicy or non-spicy.

    Had 575 bookmarked for so long and was super excited to finally try yesterday! Came for dinner and…read morewas seated right away at 6pm. Staff are friendly, spot is pretty small but kid-friendly and self-serve utensil tables. The Wagyu Soup Noodle bowl was super bland. So much so that my partner had to add a ton of chili sauce, and I had to add other seasoning toppings. Would be open to trying the beef noodle soup next time but the Waygu soup bowl wasn't it. Pig ears were pretty good but sliced super thin.. thinner than the onions..

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    Udon Mugizo - San Jose

    Udon Mugizo - San Jose

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    Got the tonkotsu udon & niku bukkake udon. For the tonkotsu udon, I could really taste the fish in…read morethe broth. Nonetheless, udon's always a comforting meal. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Good portion! Spicy garlic edamame was a great appetizer! We also got the hot sake & Sapporo (so refreshing)! Good service with friendly & attentive workers. I was surprised to see how big the space was! It's dimmed inside but still good enough light. No issue with parking - plenty spots available around the restaurant.

    We usually go to the Mtn. View location and finally decided to try this one…read more This place is pretty crowded during the week nights and we had to wait about 20 mins. Once seated, service is good and food came out pretty fast. Interestingly, they have a few more dishes in their menu that are not offered in the Mtn. View location. We ordered: - Chicken Karaage: Crispy outside and tender inside. The portion size is on the smaller side and wasn't served as hot (temp) compared to the Mtn. View location - Crispy Onigiri Bites (with Chashu): Excellent. Chashu is tasty and the onigiri is crispy. This one is available only at this location. - Miso Black Cod (2 pcs): Delicious. Soft, melt in your mouth buttery and flavorful - Nabeyaki Udon: Light and satisfying. Quality is same as Mtn. View location - Unagi Siero Set: This is a pretty big set good enough for 2. Comes with eel over rice in a steamer basket, veggies in a steamer basket, fried tempura and side of udon. In general, food is equally as good as the one in Mtn. View with minor differences. There is always a line if you come during peak time. Parking lot is small and you may need to find street parking.

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