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Home Eat

4.6 (803 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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I've been to this location a few times and it's usually a pretty pleasant time but recently the…read moreservice and broth quality has taken a bit of a turn. We came in with a party of six for dinner on a Monday evening when the restaurant was relatively quiet, with only a few other tables occupied. We asked if it would be possible to combine tables so our group could order multiple broths and enjoy the meal together because sharing one pot for a party of 6 gets a little crowded, but the request was denied despite there appearing to be plenty of available space. As the meal progressed, our broth became extremely cloudy and thick from cooking. We politely asked if we could receive a fresh pot of the same broth--not a different broth, just a new pot so we could continue enjoying our meal. Unfortunately, this request was also denied. The broth flavoring was also underwhelming and started to taste the same after our first refill. What made the experience disappointing was the lack of flexibility and willingness to accommodate reasonable requests, especially during a slow service period. Customer service and hospitality are an important part of the dining experience, and we left feeling that our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed.

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4.2(263 reviews)
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Now that I know I can have them mix the sukiyaki and garlic miso broths together without an extra…read morecharge, it tastes sooo much better and is honestly a game changer. A waitress there had told me there would be a $7 charge to do that and I paid anyway, but a waiter from our most recent visit assured us there's no charge to mix broths and that there may have been a miscommunication. Glad I asked! We always order 2 sumos: Black Angus Prime Ribeye and the Premium American Kobe Beef but we decided we love the Kobe beef more and would stick to that moving forward as it is more marbled and tastes fattier. Don't forget to ask them for the spicy drops if you also love spicy! This continues to be our favorite place for shabu.

I'm not the biggest shabu shabu fan and One Pot isn't going to change that…read more My group ordered the angus ribeye and lamb entrees, the mushroom platter, and two of the rice beer pilsners. Food quality is good, all the veggies and meat were fresh. They sadly didn't have enoki mushrooms, but they had shiitake and some others so that was fine. The beers were very refreshing and light, sort of like if cheap American beer was made to actually taste good. Like imagine Budweiser without the hint of cigarette filters and moldy socks. Especially on a hot day this was very nice. Service was fast and the servers were very nice, coming by many times to check on us and promptly refilling. Although the restaurant was pretty empty at 5 pm on a Saturday, not too surprising as it was a while before the dinner rush I guess. So... why 3 stars? It all comes down to the flavorless broth and sauce that seems to be de rigueur for shabu shabu. We tried both the "original" soy/seaweed flavor, which just tastes like water, and garlic miso, which has a very mild flavor. And then we used the two dipping sauces which I are a creamy sesame and I guess a ponzu, which I added some green onion and garlic to. The combination of the very light broths and the very light sauces is... very light. I guess someone might say you "taste the ingredients" more compared to the vastly superior hot pot where you add some flavor via the cooking medium and have a wide variety of flavorful ingredients to make a customized sauce. I can somewhat understand the perspective of wanting to mostly taste the flavors of the raw ingredients... but I don't agree with it. To me shabu shabu is basically hot pot minus flavor, and hence kind of a waste. I will say, pricing is relatively good here. Our bill was under $150 for a ton of food with everyone feeling very full. The restaurant itself is very clean and they have a large and convenient parking lot. If only it was a hot pot restaurant it definitely had all the ingredients for a 5 star review.

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3.9(1.7k reviews)
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The marriage of hot pot and KBBQ is genius. When I couldn't make up my mind, this place was…read moresuggested and honestly it it made it to my memorable eats list. Sure it's smoky, and it could feel like the table is greasy, but honestly, you are in a Korean barbecue place. What do you expect? Everything is ordered on a pad that sits at the end of the table. The orders came out really timely, and the plates got cleared pretty quickly. I like the fact that everyone can choose their own broth for their hot pot, while also growing up whatever meats are ordered for KBBQ. The beef tongue was actually my favorite, which was surprising because that's something. I typically don't eat a lot of. But the cut of this particular meat was thin, making it really nice and crispy on the grill. All of the veggies were great for the hot pot, including the mushrooms. I chose the herbal broth, which was actually very balancing a nice to my greasy KBBQ. There is a whole bar in the back with sauces, and other toppings, like cilantro and onion, as well as some fruit. I honestly don't have any complaints about this place, and I definitely would be back again. For four people, the price was not bad at all considering it's San Jose. I actually think that it was one of the more reasonable places to eat, especially if you're hungry.

I was extremely disappointed with both the service and cleanliness during our visit…read more When we approached the host to ask for a table, she was rude and made us feel like we were interrupting her conversation with her coworkers. After about 10 minutes, she seated us with an attitude. The floor around our table was dirty, and the grill had not been cleaned. When we asked someone to clean it, we felt ignored. Our server, Jennifer, helped us briefly and then disappeared for a while. Later, when our grill was burning and we needed assistance, we could see her talking with coworkers despite our requests for help. Other employees eventually stepped in, and I sincerely appreciate them. They provided most of the help we received, and I felt they were the ones who deserved the tip. The most upsetting part happened when we tried to pay. I placed my card inside the check presenter and saw Jennifer take it away. When she returned without my card, she said she had not seen one. Her response made me feel like she doubted I had put it there. While other employees searched for my card, she stood nearby without helping. Another employee eventually found it on the floor, and Jennifer then walked over and picked it up. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of concern and effort to resolve the situation made an already frustrating experience worse. I hope the owner takes this feedback seriously and addresses the cleanliness, staff attitude, and service. We left feeling ignored and disrespected.

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Originally, my friend and I were going to the Boiling Point. My friend doesn't eat anything beef…read morerelated, and apparently almost all dishes have a beef broth base or is cooked in a beef based, even the pork belly, seafood dishes, etc. Wish there was a sign outside, etc We ended up going next door. The 4 stars is for the 20+ times I have ordered on Doordash from this spot. It was my first timing stopping IRL. The music and vibes are great, food is always good, etc The QR codes on the table are confusing between membership points, menu and ordering.

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