Scratch Cookery is one of the many local places hidden in the allies of Downtown San Jose. They are…read morenot far from the heart of Downtown, and definitely not far from the university. I stumbled upon this place one day while doing my random walk, so you KNOW I had to give this place a try. I had went in upon opening time, so my wait was a little bit, but I was not complaining because you know what they say: "Greatness comes when you build them up one by one." I got their hamburger with the extra cheese, and curly fries. The patty was extra juicy, and the brioche buns were toasted really well. I especially like how they added on the cheese after the patty was marinated on the grill for quite a while, but not too long to the point all of the juice was sucked up. The only down side to the food: the prices. Be prepared to spend quite a bit on lunch if you decide to go to this place, because they do end up charging quite a bit more than what the regular places around Downtown would. But the IPA beers make up for it, so it's also worth a bang for your buck. Hospitality was pretty top-notch -- my order was taken in an orderly fashion, and they even apologized for the wait as well. I hope Scratch Cookery stays around for a long while so that people can try out such majestic wonders this establishment has to offer! Ambiance was great, and I'd definitely be back again!

Down the Scratch…read more Food truck turned Fountain Alley brick-and-mortar that achieved max popularity during the Pandemic. I kept hearing about their hot chicken sandwiches for years, and we finally made the trek to check them out. The Good: * Friendly service * Prices aren't too bad considering the portion size and flavor. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Craft brews in cans * Seven levels of heat for everyone from the spice-averse to the hardcore fire lover. * Chicken sandwiches are massive and delicious. And despite it being a breast, they kept it very juicy. * Really loved their fries; I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're frozen, but regardless, they're fantastic. The Meh: * Not much in the way of drinks except for the aforementioned beers and cans of soda. The Ugly: * It's located in DTSJ, so you'll most likely have to pay for parking. If you don't mind walking a few blocks, the 4th St Garage is free for the first 90 min. Conclusion: Great spot to get your spice on.

The food was amazing. I was home visiting my family in San Jose and food spots are hard to find…read more I came across this spot and ordered way too much, I was eating it all night long. The chicken was addictive.

I've been dining at Jojo's for years, but the quality control lately has become completely…read moreunacceptable. After my last few orders through DoorDash, it's clear that something has changed for the worse. The portions have shrunk significantly, what used to be a standard chicken sandwich has been reduced to a "fun size" portion, and the fries, which used to be overflowing, now look like a meager serving of leftovers & the sauce is very watery! It is incredibly disappointing to see a long-time favorite cut corners like this. Please get this together and return to the standards that built your reputation, or the loss of loyal customers is a certainty.

I recently tried their new bánh mì, and it honestly exceeded my expectations…read more I'm a big fan of bánh mì heo quay and have tried it at quite a few places, but the pork is usually just okay. Here, it was actually really good--crispy, flavorful, and not overly fatty like many other spots. The bánh mì chả cá also surprised me. I'm pretty picky about chả cá because a lot of places don't make it fresh--it's often too soft and has a slightly fishy smell. This one was different. It had that slightly chewy texture and tasted fresh, just like the authentic chả cá I had back in Vietnam. The only small thing is I wish the bread was a bit softer, but overall both sandwiches were delicious. Definitely worth trying!

So so delicious. Got a tray of wings, Thai flavor and it was incredibly tasty. Not dry at all. Kind…read moreof tastes fish saucey but with Thai chili type taste? I'm going off memory as I had this maybe a few weeks ago. It sucks that it only comes with some sticky rice and not regular rice. The sauce they provide on the side are also small. The plaza is quite small. We called ahead for pickup with no issues. I believe that might be cheaper than ordering off doordash and pickup. Service - 4 / Food - 5 / Price - 4

Really good food! Don't care about the plastic utensils. Good drinks, good music, cool workers…read more Thank you Tuk Tuk!

This place has been on my list for a while now…read more I called for a to-go order on 4/12/26 and got the Kao Gai Sap and fried chicken skins. When I came by, there wasn't really any other patrons there so picking up my food was easy. Inside was very decorative too, it has that mom-and-pop vibe to it. Kao Gai Sap (5/5) - The chicken was soft and juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. It came with a chili dipping sauce, and I opted for white rice instead of chicken rice. This has to be by far the BEST chicken I've ever had. The chicken was seasoned to perfection. Cucumber was crisp and refreshing, although I do wish there were a few more slices. Would definitely order this again. Also, this Kao Gai Sap also came with a small portion of soup which was also equally as good! When you order this, make sure to ask for it LAAB STYLE! Crispy chicken skin (5/5) - I mean it's fried chicken skin, but I'm pretty sure they used the same salt/pepper seasoning on this as they did with the Kao Gai Sap, which gave it a nice flavor profile as opposed to being plain. The lemon-pepper dipping sauce was the perfect pairing with the chicken skin. The lemon flavor was there as well as the pepper, but both were very mild and didn't overpower each other. That dipping sauce made a HUGE difference. ALSO GET THIS LAAB STYLE! Will definitely be coming back because I'm hooked now. No one does chicken like Tuk Tuk!

Kickin Flavors is perfect for chicken feet aficionados, especially since they do it boneless. As…read moresoon as I arrived, the employee offered free samples, to which I gladly sampled all the flavors. Surprisingly, I ended up only really liking one of the flavors which was Extra Spicy. It had the most flavor and packed a good heat punch! I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back and get this again. Additionally, I ordered their braised pork and rice bowl just because I didn't think I'd be full off of chicken feet alone. This one was mediocre and the portions were small; I'd probably skip next time.

Kickin Flavors did not miss! I kept seeing foodies advertise this place on IG so I figured I'd try…read moreit out. They are known for their boneless chicken feet. The lemon flavor is the perfect tangy balance and every bite is packed with flavor with the perfect crunch. It's also super convenient since you can order online and the food is usually ready almost immediately because everything is premade. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because the flavor can be inconsistent depending on the day, but overall still worth coming back for.

Chicken is delicious. Sides are really good!!!!too. Service is good. ambience is cool! I liked when…read morethe counter was by the entrance. I dont like having to walk to the back of the property. Salsa is delicious.

I've driven by this place and it looked pretty busy and popular during the weekends. I stopped by…read moreand ordered a whole chicken with mexican rice, refried beans, white corn tortillas. The chicken had nice char but white meat was a little dry, dark meat was a little drier but it was fine. It came with some red salsa which helped with making the chicken less dry. The rice and beans and tortillas the standard ones you would normally have. The other options for sides when you place your order as well like potato salad. Overall, this is a great option for a quick meal to take home and have some leftovers too.

Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

This is my first time having this chicken and it's BOMB…read more I got a tender and slider combo in spice level medium. Fries with the pickles and bread was really, really good. Ordered online and it came out hot and fresh right on time. I really don't understand why people fawn over raising canes, it's nothing c ompared to this place. Also pro tip: Most of the recent 1 star reviews are bots or just p eople who don't understand what "reaper" means. Highly recommended.

We had the double chicken sandwich. It was preorders and ready when we go there so good service…read more The chicken was fresh and tasty with condiments that are appropriate. Will keep them as a valid option for a spicy chicken sandwich.

OHHHH THIS IS SOO GOOD. My partner and I were visiting San Jose for 5 days and we came here twice…read morebecause it's that good! It's located in a strip mall with EXTREMELY LIMITED parking. The first time we had to circle around multiple times and then risk parking in a tiny spot. The second time we came right when it opened 10:30am and beat the rush You order at one of 3 kiosks. We each got the 2 proteins (fried chicken and hainan chicken) with the house salad and chicken rice. The singapore chili sauce was ok when mixed with the ginger scallion oil. The thai ginger soy was amazing. The sesame garlic was very sweet; I wasn't a fan. The fried chicken was amazing esp with the thai ginger soy. Hainan chicken was moist and delish. Chicken rice so good. Salad refreshing. I wish we had this in my town!

Hainan chicken is something my parents always ordered at the Chinese restaurant. It is nostalgia…read moreoverload. I got the hainan chicken with white meat, no skin, with half chicken rice, half salad. You have to order on the screens and they only take credit card. If you sign in to their rewards, you can collect points. Parking in the back is more plentiful than the front. Tables are mostly clean but could use a wipe down between customers.

I was a bit scared of the spice levels , decided to go through the drive through and it was…read moresurprisingly quick and easy, employees were super nice ! Will definitely be returning for the fresh food

amazing food all halal and great service definitely recommend coming here I would say get a combo…read morenumber 1 extremely affordable and amazing taste!!