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    4.6 (254 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
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    Janet T.

    Great food! I came with my mom here for dinner. We have the Menu 1 plate combo that comes with 2 entrees and a side. I got broccoli, orange chicken, and egg plant tofu. My mom got half noodle, half broccoli, shrimp with walnut, and green beans dish. We finished everything. I also got a lemon drink which was refreshing. All in all, I have been to all the locations of Home Eat in the Bay Area. This location is inside Great Mall food court. Plenty of seats at the food court. Service is fine. Ambience is fine.

    Rick S.

    Service was self serve, order from the device and you will be called upon when your order is ready. They also have a point and grab menu which is faster if youre in a rush. It is located at the food court of Greatmall so expect any food court atmosphere, depending on the season, it can get pretty crowded. Food is good, they have the point and choose ala Panda Express, but they also offer a cold, section and food that they make when you order it. I'm glad they have a place like this in the food court!

    60 Explosive Chili Pepper Chicken. Too spicy, not edible
    Joyce T.

    I visited and enjoyed Home Eat branches in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, I was excited to see their counter at the Milpitas Great Mall food court. Who knows, this was my worst experience. I had Chili Fried Chicken, which was overly spicy with absolutely no other flavor, give up after one bite. Shrimp Pork Wontons were also bad with very thick, doughy skins and a tasteless filling. Their monthly promo drinks item were either too sweet, or too watery, it was pre-mixed and no way to adjust sugar or ice level. Won't be back.

    They offer delivery at several locations and are available on DoorDash!
    Rachelle P.

    Our friend said this is her family's favorite place to order for parties, I didn't know what everyone would like, so I said, surprise us! She ordered the Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Wings, Combination Chow Mein, Special Pork Bone and Tianjin Eggplant for us to share family-style. All of their dishes are made fresh to order and I could taste the love they put into them! 5/5 stars! Thank you to our friend Daisy T for getting DoorDash from their Milpitas location and welcoming us into your home! They have several locations that I would love to check out, especially the inside! SYOY! :-)

    Tim N.

    I've had mixed experiences. I've had good experiences when I've ordered food already cooked. I've had not so good experiences ordering food cooked to order. I've had good experiences ordering their combination plates. I've had not so good experiences with their noodle soups.

    34 Beef Wrap
    Alicia A.

    Full scale restaurant in the mall. Pleasantly surprised that they have so much to offer. Ended up getting beef chow fun, hot and spicy noodles soup, the shredded potato salad and the beef and tripe. I really liked the food but my spice tolerance level is not there. Everything was too spicy for my tolerance level. I loved loved the shredded potato salad but could only have so much. The hot and spicy noodles were filling but had to split it over a couple of meals as it was too spicy. Also tried their beef wrapped rolls. It was nice but I would prefer to have a bit more hoisin sauce in there. Overall, will need to come back and try different things on their menu and love their concept of having a full scale restaurant in the mall and don't' have to worry about the tipping policy.

    Emily N.

    Ordered 3 items that were all not good. Shrimp pork won ton soup was boiling hot, and the won ton dumplings were all dough and little meat. The chili pepper chicken 辣子鸡 were way too spicy! They didn't even taste salty, just bitter from the chili pepper. It was so spicy we had to get a beverage-- which their strawberry juice was bad as well. Too sweet and very artificial flavoring. Maybe it's just because this branch is inside the mall but overall will not recommend.

    Jenny H.

    I got the side of pig ear. I forgot the other dish I got. Flavor was good! I wish the pig ear was crunchier.

    Pranathi B.

    I was surprised/happy to see home eat at the great mall. They have a pretty formidable presence in the Bay Area with several restaurants already. They are in the food court section in the great mall and occupy the space of almost 2-3 regular sized stalls. They offer cold and hot dishes, the hot dishes are similar to Panda Express style. On top of that they also have their regular menu offerings including all the specials they offer on a weekly/monthly basis at their other restaurants. I got the special for the week- salt and pepper fried fish. It was an instant gratification for some cravings after my long walk through the mall. It was delish but undeniably greasy. I ended up with a tummy ache after I devoured 5 of the fish pieces. Anyway, fish itself was soft and well cooked, outside was crispy. No weird fishy smell and the fish was tossed in some aromatics.

    Fried rice + 2 entrees
    Liz C.

    Home Eat is located at the food court in Great Mall and offers both fast food takeout and more restaurant like to go options. For their entree boxes, think of Panda Express but higher quality. You can order a base of fried rice or chow mein and then add entrees. They don't skimp on the portions here and pile it on really high. The entree box was just standard to us. The fried rice was on the blander side but I didn't have high expectations given its fast food style. The broccoli beef had more broccoli than beef so I was missing some of that protein but tasted pretty standard. The mapo tofu on the other hand was pretty good; it carried a spicy sichuan flavor profile that I wasn't expecting so it had a good kick. The portion for the price is a steal though and you can also add a soft drink to it. What I really liked was ordering from their kiosk where things are made to order. If you have time to wait the food comes out fresh. We ordered some salt and pepper wings and they did not disappoint. They were piping hot, crispy, juicy and tender, and had great flavor. Portion size was large, too. Would definitely come back for the wings and to try more things from their menu. Overall, lots of options to choose from whether you're in a hurry or can wait!

    Combo plate, $11.99 6-piece chicken wings, $7.99
    Sue S.

    IMHO We had 90 minutes to kill before our "Wicked: For Good" movie time, so we headed to the Great Mall Food Court. My daughter found Home Eat, and after being offered a sample of their orange chicken, (yummy!), we decided to share a combo plate of fried rice, orange chicken, and green beans w/chicken, $11.99. We added a 6-piece side of chicken wings, $7.99, and one bottled water, $1.99, for a total of $24.02. The food was hot and delicious. We even had leftovers! Yeah, if I'm ever back in the Great Mall Food Court again, I'd hit up Home Eat again.

    Very good place, very good food. Clean and so the good service
    Xian Z.

    recently visited this Chinese restaurant and had a really enjoyable experience. The food was authentic and full of flavor, especially the stir-fried dishes and dumplings -- you can tell they use fresh ingredients. The portions were generous, and everything came out hot and well-prepared. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the dining experience even better. The restaurant itself was clean and had a cozy atmosphere, perfect for both family meals and casual dinners. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Chinese food. I'll be coming back to try more dishes!

    80 Beef Chow Fun
    Alisa B.

    Does the job. Probably one of the better options at the Great Mall Food Court! It's pretty greasy compared to the other locations in the Bay Area though. I wasn't crazy about the Beef Chow Fun :( but the Tianjin Eggplant was DELICIOUS!!! These items don't come with rice, so be sure to order some on the side! The Tidu Beef Pot is also great and flavorful, but has lots of peppercorns!

    Their appetizers are sooo good!

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    I like the boba tea. The boba is super crunchy. Would recommend this place if you like boba tea or Chinese food

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    Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot

    Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot

    3.3
    (146 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    I don't understand the rating of 3.2 so I'm going to correct this by saying doing your research and…read moreget a vibe before you just go in. I used my own eyes and saw the vibe and then went in without checking anything on the internet. And I was very happy that I did. This is a very CHINESE place. I have heard of such hotpot places in China. They cater to the customers very well. The bathroom has toothbrush and toothpaste and other stuff to get you cleaned up after eating hot pot. There are endless appetizers and Chinese desserts, as well as snacks for you to load up (all free!), and there are lots of sauces and whatnot for you before you even order. All self-served. The hot pot broth is very tasty, and you can then order items to put in the hotpot. For those of us who cannot decide, they have combo mushrooms platter so you don't have to choose, and beef offals mixed platter so you get a little bit of everything. The types of items available for hot pot is distinctively Chongqing stuff, so don't get too turned off if you don't see the usual hot pot stuff. It's not the run of mill kind of place. You get a nice booth and you get to refill the broth whenever you want. My favorite are the nice cold mung bean noodles that you would otherwise pay at least $10 to get as a side dish. It's free and endless. This is all you can eat and free. The second favorite thing that I couldn't get enough of is the different sesame balls they served up, all freshly made and incredibly tasty. My absolute third favorite is the various Chinese desserts that are locally found in Sichuan. Again all free. Onto the items we ordered. I really liked the thinly sliced lamb beef and hand cut beef (thicker), as well as mushrooms, veggies and beef offals. You don't have to decide on one thing, love the combo selections and very reasonable in cost. I also ordered pork blood which my parents liked. The price point is medium to low. Comparing to other hot pot restaurants, it's definitely very inexpensive. So I am surprised that they are making money honestly but that made my parents happy as they like a good deal. My parents really enjoyed the ingredients, the process and the endless appetizers and desserts plus local Chinese snacks that you can load up while eating the hot pot (individually packed quail eggs and tofu snacks). The restaurant chain is from China. So they cater to what the new gen Chinese hot pot goers want. Lots of variety, good price points, and a good beginning to end customer oriented process. A slight interesting observation - they have hair ties up front, in case you need to tie up your hair before getting down in business. I eat everywhere in the world because of my job and demanding travel work schedule. I am usually not impressed by food but this place is definitely top notch. I think I ate at least four variety of sesame balls. Yes they are fried, but they are fresh and delicious. It took an hour to get there, but it's totally worth it. Bonus points, made my parents happy in advance of Chinese New Year.

    The food was great, especially the fried rice. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered two extra…read morefried rice dishes to take home. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. When I politely asked if our takeout order was ready, the employee responded in a rude and impatient manner instead of simply letting us know it needed more time. I completely understand that the restaurant was busy and had no issue waiting. A polite response would have been appreciated. Great food, but the service experience could definitely be improved 前台你牛啥?服务态度差的,我就问一下我的饭好了吗,你就给我来一句催啥、好了就到前台了、还有里面的客人要服务、跟我说这些有的没的的干啥?

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    Mala Town

    Mala Town

    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    MALA TOWN SUPREMACY!!! My fave malatang place!…read more Been here three times, cost each time: $20, $30, & $27. On average, you'll spend $25~ after selecting your ingredients. I loveeeee getting the tom yum here, & I don't think other malatang places offer tom yum. In general, the tom yum flavor is fire. i would say the amount of chili oil they add is inconsistent. there's times i've gotten alot of oil and times with less. my partner also found the beef bone broth was too oily for his liking and thought tom yum was way better. The tom yum has a nice tang from the lemon and theres slight creaminess to the broth. my friend thinks they add peanut sauce to the broth. it is also not too spicy, which is nice. I dont live near this place but it is worth the drive! I like the wide variety of ingredients and the chewy potato noodles. This place gets busy for a reason and it can be tough to find parking on the weekends.

    This place is great! You get to build your perfect bowl by choosing your favorite veggies and…read moreproteins as you move down the line. Everything tastes fresh, high quality, and there's a great variety of options to choose from. At checkout, your selections are weighed by the pound, and then you choose your soup base. Every broth I've tried so far has been flavorful and delicious. There's also a small self-serve sauce bar in the back, but honestly the broths are so flavorful it's not needed. The atmosphere is lively and energetic. I'll definitely be back soon!

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    YGF Malatang

    YGF Malatang

    4.3
    (521 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I love the concept of malatang. You grab a bowl, load it up with everything your heart desires,…read morepick your broth and they cook it all for you. The concept might be simple but the possibilities are endless! I went absolutely overboard with my proteins (both beef and lamb), enoki mushroom, napa cabbage, tripe, baby corn, fish balls filled with roe and tofu skin. I saw that they had tofu mochi too and it was one of the best new things I decided to give a try. The bone broth was rich, flavorful and had that perfect mala kick with the numbing spice. I got mild flavor so it was not the kind of spicy that I could not tolerate. Each topping also soaked up all the flavorful broth. My friend got the medium spicy bone broth and that was packed a punch! I love how all the ingredients are fresh and fully restocked. The staff is very efficient. And they also give out vouchers, and free oranges.

    I was looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately I left disappointed…read more The first thing I noticed was that the bowls and tongs didn't appear very clean. On the positive side, they do offer a large variety of ingredients to choose from. When my bowl was served, I realized it wasn't the one I had ordered. They had accidentally switched my bowl with another customer's. Later, while eating, I came across some of the marinated cilantro beef, which looked raw. I asked the server if it could be cooked a bit longer, but she explained that it was supposed to be pink. I tried a small piece, but the texture was still very tender, which made me uncomfortable. It also didn't have the texture of what I expected from beef. My cousin also had an issue with her bowl. The lotus root slices were cut fairly thick, so after cooking, it was still undercooked and crunchy. Overall, it was a disappointing experience due to the cleanliness concerns, the order mix-up, and the food quality. There are plenty of ingredient options, but I don't see myself returning.

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    Phoenix Pot

    Phoenix Pot

    3.8
    (12 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    We came on a Saturday around 2 PM, and it was pretty empty, with only two other parties dining…read more We ordered the Tom Yum chicken and rattan pepper broths. We didn't expect the Tom Yum broth to have such a strong coconut flavor. I didn't enjoy it. We mostly ate from the green rattan pepper broth, which was very spicy but pretty good! For sides, we got the lettuce, mentaiko fish balls, tofu skin, udon, enoki mushrooms, and Angus eye steak. I wouldn't get the lettuce again, since it gets too soggy in hot pot. I would opt for other vegetables instead. That said, one issue I had was that a fly flew into my sauce while we were eating. There were a couple of other flies flying around, likely because we were seated near the door. Since it was just my sauce, I was able to replace it, so I didn't mind too much but I'd avoid sitting near the door next time and hope they keep it closed. Overall, with so many hot pot places in the Bay Area, I'm not sure if this one will stand out especially with strong competition in Milpitas and San Jose. The quality is good, and the restaurant concept is cool. However its expensive compared to other places! I just hope they invest in better marketing, since we only discovered this place while heading to another restaurant in the same plaza. Their $17 lunch specials are pretty cheap so maybe I'd come back for a lunch special one day.

    Great lunch specials! 4.5* rounded up to 5…read more Had the pork belly chicken 4* combo soup pot. Others had sour fish 4* combo soup pot & the sausage pot rice 5* Chicken wing appetizer was tasty 4* Very friendly wait staffs & explains the menu if ur a newbie. Look at this modern decor! 5* And and and look at the chopsticks!! definitely clean & ultimate recycle ability! 5*

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    Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku

    Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku

    4.2
    (337 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Came here during the weekday for the ayce bbq dinner and was seated right away. It was our first…read moretime so our server explained how things worked and placed our order for our first round. Everything is ordered through the kitchen but there is a sauce bar for all your saucy delights. This is a stone grilled bbq and was surprisingly easy to cook with. When they brought out our order, we were just in absolute awe at the presentation. They brought out our cuts on a gold cow with smoke come out the bottom with, I assume what appears the different cow cuts and where its located on the body? I could be wrong but it doesn't matter as they all tasted absolutely amazing. The meat itself was high quality and just melted in your mouth. We tried most of the various cuts and don't remember which ones we ordered but they all tasted amazing. Honestly drooling as I write this review and cannot wait to go back!

    Oh No! I never got around to writing finishing this review…read more.. I thoroughly enjoyed Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku. Nos sure why this place closed, but it was good. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We had a very good dining experience and everything we got was tasty. #Steam: ~ Steamed Garlic Shrimp w/ Vermicelli - 4.5/5 ~ Scallop w/ Mushroom Porridge - 4/5 ~ Steamed Clams - 4/5 ~ Chinese Broccoli - 4/5 ~ Steamed Beef - 4/5 ~ Steamed Kurobuta lotus - 4/5 ~ Egg Custard Buns - 4/5 Alas they are no more...

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