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Home Eat

4.6 (804 reviews)
Open • 11:15 am - 11:15 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Helen J.

Original chicken wings sticky delicious, I would say a mix of Asian flavors sweet honey taste, crunchy and tasty. I enjoyed the cucumber and garlic appetizer, it has a subtle kick. We also had the Eggplant With pork, flavor very good, walnut shrimp again a different but flavorful surprise with batter fried shrimp with sauce and walnuts. Lamb combination and a fried rice that was a combination of peas beef egg and very flavorful. Service over the top and in addition an entertaining AI robo help, (we see them more and more but this one had a personality). Interesting mix as you walk in the door, you can select A combination of ingredients to go. Homey atmosphere with forks, plates chopsticks napkins spoons at the table.

James L.

Solid, no-nonsense spot right next to the SJSU campus. You can tell a lot of college students frequent this place for quick, filling meals, and the setup is super casual with the table utensil setups. We ordered a huge spread and everything was on point: Cumin Lamb/Beef: Super savory with a nice kick from the cumin, peppers, and cilantro. Mapo Tofu: Great spice and flavor with the ground pork. Crispy Glazed Wings: Really crispy and coated in a great sweet-savory glaze. Stir-Fried Eggplant: Rich, tender, and savory. Hot & Sour Soup: Hit the spot to start off the meal. Grabbed a boba milk tea to go with it all. Portions are huge, flavors are legit, and it's a great local spot. Definitely coming back.

2 Fashion Wok 食尚浓汤锅
Katie L.

Everytime I go here I always get the fashion wok. It is so good and affordable for $15 and includes rice. My friend got the beef wraps and they were really good and under $10 for 4 quarter pieces. Parking is rough since it's downtown san jose, there's the SJPark lot connected that's 90 minutes free parking

Philip W.

I appreciate the affordable prices and the convenience of the indoor parking lot. Upon entering, I saw a display case with side dishes, including spicy options I enjoy. A friendly staff member greeted us immediately, though he could have been more attentive to my dad, who uses a cane and has mobility issues, as he was seated far from the main area. I don't fault him--sometimes attention to detail is missing. Another staff member noticed and offered us a more accessible seat for my dad. Overall, the service was friendly and efficient. The food was delivered quickly and at the right temperature, showing good cooking and fast order processing. All the dishes had excellent flavors. I appreciated that the plates and chopsticks were already set up, so we didn't have to wait for utensils. Next time, I plan to try their spicy menu options.

Snow Pea Leaves
Jessica N.

You can never go wrong with the service and quality at Home Eat. This was my first time at the downtown location. We arrived around 7pm and were seated immediately. It's easy to order through your phone and the food comes out pretty quickly. I never have any complaints about home eat it's such great comfort food!

87 Hot Sour Beef Noodle Soup 金汤肥牛面
Shih Fa K.

The shrimp wonton soup was a little salty. The egg and shrimp chow fun was a little bland. Also ordered the Wontons in Red Chili Oil, and that tasted pretty good. Service was fast; there is an option of ordering online or through a person. The ambiance was simple and lovely with customers.

56 Cumin Lamb 新疆孜然羊肉
Dominic N.

I really loved: Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Wing I loved: Cumin Lamb I really liked: Ma Po Tofu W/Pork I liked: Honey Walnut Shrimp Sichuan High Wok Sauteed Greens Beef & Scallion Dumplings Yunnan Rice Noodle Soup W/Pork And Pickled Cabbage Home Eat is a solid Chinese spot with a lot of good dishes. The salted egg yolk fried chicken wings were awesome. They come out looking super red, but they are not spicy. Great flavor, super good, and very yummy. The cumin lamb was excellent too. It had a little spice, but not too bad, and the lamb was really soft. The mapo tofu with pork was good, but very spicy. The tofu itself was good. The Sichuan high wok was tasty, but it got spicier and spicier the more I ate it, so just be ready for that. Honey walnut shrimp came out very crispy and the sauce was light. The flavor was not too bad, but the shrimp flavor did not come through as much. The Yunnan rice noodle soup with pork and pickled cabbage was good, and the soup itself had nice flavor, but I wish it had more meat. Beef and scallion dumplings were average. Sauteed greens were solid and definitely necessary to balance out the meal. Service was relatively quick, which was nice since we ordered a good amount of food. Everything came out at a good pace, and the meal felt easy overall. Nothing too fancy on the service side, but it got the job done. The inside feels like a big cafeteria. It is fine, but not really a place you go for ambiance. It was also a little hot inside, which made the spicy dishes feel even spicier. Overall, Home Eat is a good spot for flavorful Chinese food, especially if you like spicy dishes and salted egg yolk fried chicken wings.

John T.

Late night grub hub cravings... Food: Panfried beef dumplings: B+ These came out pretty good, the skin texture wasn't too thick, the filling was little under seasoned, but was satisfied with the end product. Pork and shrimp dumplings: C The dumpling skin on these were a bit too thick, perhaps to hold up the integrity of the dumpling for this method of preparation. The filling was also under seasoned. Beef wrap: B This one is a interesting dish, the exterior is similar to a roti, and the filling was like a braised beef. I think this one has potential, but I probably need to have a fresh one at the store front. They have a extensive menu, I definitely have to try out the other options they have to offer in near future. - John

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Ann T.

I will always stand by the fact that I think one of the most cringiest facts of NorCal is that their restaurants close super early and if you're a night owl, you're kind of screwed, but thank god Home Eat isn't one of those places! It's located in Downtown San Jose near the park (Park Con) and the convention center (walking distance) and is open fairly late especially compared to other eateries in Bay Area. Menu is quite expansive with a wide, diverse range of dishes, portions are huge, and there's lots of tables and seating. Very big restaurant. Recommend hitting up during Fanime. Even later at night, around 2 hours before closing, the restaurant was decently busy. Despite this the food came out decently quickly and the service was super efficient. We got the spicy Mongolian whole lamb pot with a side of rice and that dish was far more than enough for 2 people, even if it was the small portion. It comes with stewed lamb on the bone. bean sprouts, napa cabbage, tomato, scallions, bok choy, and vermicelli. Not super spicy, it's the chili oily type of Chinese spicy if you know what I mean and there's a slight sour taste to it from the sauerkraut that I think was also included. The lamb meat was super tender and slid off the bone. With the denseness of the soup, goes great with rice. Not something I'd eat on my own but I don't mind coming back to try more of their menu. They were also nice enough to give us complimentary oranges as dessert! That's how you know that they're legit.

Skyler B.

Food was good and absolutely loved the sweet and sour shrimp delicious best part of the meal!!

David H.

Really enjoyed our meal here! We got the small hot pot and noodles, and everything was great. The food came out really fast, which was a nice surprise, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely come back!

Tiffany H.

HOME EAT IS SO FREAKING GOOD!!! Get their salted egg yolk chicken wings..this is my go to!!! So delicious..salty..and flavorful!!! The saltiness is so good I don't know how to describe it. You need to try it!!! I've gotten the chance to try all their fried chicken and all of the flavors are great but salted egg yolk is my favorite..their regular chicken kinda tastes like peaking sauce..yum!!! Can't go wrong with any of the fried chicken from here. The chow mein is also very good. You don't need to add soy sauce or hot sauce to the chow mein..it's good on its own..most chow mein is rarely good on its own but this chow mein is bomb as is. Parking can be a little tricky depending on when you go..there's street parking and the restaurant is right below a parking structure. I've been able to find street parking..so I'm unsure how much parking cost in the garage..

William L.

A good friend of mine took us here for lunch, and it was a great experience. The environment was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The food tasted fresh, and the portion sizes were generous while still maintaining affordable prices. The star of the show for me was the Honey Walnut Shrimp, super crunchy with the perfect amount of sauce and flavor. I just wish they coated the walnuts with the sauce too. Overall, the food was amazing for the price, and the restaurant itself was clean and roomy. Staff is okay, attentive if you flag them down. It's a perfect sit-down Chinese restaurant if you're looking to bring friends and family.

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