When I say hole in the wall, I mean hole in the wall. Literally circled the entire lot of the plaza…read morelike a lost puppy before I realized I had driven right past it. It is a tiny restaurant nestled in between CVS and another business, I forget what. But there is a tree blocking their signage and the additional small stand-up sign barely draws enough attention to the location. Restaurant is small, but the service is prompt and friendly. You order through a QR code on the table and all mobile devices ordering from the same table will have their orders consolidated. Beef Udon stir fry is tasty, but as many have said, on the sweeter side. Loooooove the texture and chew of the udon noodles. Very springy, almost like korean rice cakes or gnocchi. Sake chirashi bowl was delicious too. Would be nice if the wasabi was on the side. My daughter loves sashimi but can't handle when the wasabi touches the fish. Too spicy for her. Freshness of the fish is good. It's not the luxury cut of salmon, but the quality is still very worthwhile. Can't go wrong with Cali Roll, sweet potato fries, and spring rolls (fried egg rolls). Kids gobbled them right up. My bestie also ordered a sizzling plate which she finished just as quickly. Definitely RECOMMEND this spot for small get togethers, party of 5 or less. They may not have much in sushi variety, but what they dish up, they serve with pride with modest prices. Cheers to the sweet woman who gave our kids lollipops after their meal. Very family friendly.

I tried this place a few months after to moving into the area. I was craving some Asian fusion type…read morefood, and this place seemed like the spot. The location is somewhat buried in the mall, and you have to look for it. The ambience is simple, and a bit dark, probably because the location is buried in the back of the mall, but its very clean and organized and not cluttered. The people and service is good. Pretty basic but friendly. I first came here to have Chicken Katsu. It was flavorful and the meat was tender. The sauce hit the spot and and satisfying. I plan to go back and try their sushi and ramen. The location is close to my home, which is a bonus for me. They are typically not very busy, i believe because most customers get their food to go. I did notice a lot of to go orders. Overall I think this place has great Asian food and great service. I plan to trey other dishes to get a better sense of their overall food experience.

Four of us came here for dinner with a friend's recommendation. Ample parking. Clean spacious…read morerestaurant with nice ambiance. We ordered crispy fried tofu and satay chicken for appetizers. Quite tasty. My favorites are the tom yum shrimp soup which is flavorful and authentic and the Seafood salad. Pad Thai and Lobster curry noodles are decent. Overall we are happy and will be back.

AK Kitchen is located very close to the Villages in SE San Jose. We decided to try some food in the…read morearea, and I'm always down to try some Thai food. We ordered takeout and they were prompt and had everything ready to go when we walked in. We ordered Pad See Ew chicken and Spicy Basil Fried rice(spicy). Our immediate first reactions, were that it looked nothing like the online menu images or Thai food we've had elsewhere in the Bay Area. The pad see we usually had this thicker brown sauce that it's cooked in, but this version had a watery soup. The basil fried rice also.. didn't look fried. The taste was better than it looked but still very different from what we expected it to be. I wouldn't say it tasted bad, but I didn't taste like pad see ew or basil fried rice. I'm glad I asked for spicy fried rice because the actual spice levels I received were 2/5.

Do not let the ther appearance fool you. Nestled in the…read moreAlmaden Center shopping mall, Elements Restaurant might appear unassuming from the outside. However, once you step inside, you're greeted with an amazing dining experience that far surpasses initial impressions. Ambiance and Decor: The interior is modern and tastefully designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A standout feature is the glass wine cellar situated at the center of the restaurant, adding a touch of elegance. Even the restrooms are impeccably clean--a detail that reflects the establishment's commitment to excellence. Cuisine and Menu: While the menu isn't vast, it offers a wide range of options catering to every taste and dietary requirement. The appetizers are generously portioned, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. We started with the Vegetarian Spring Rolls, which included two rolls cut in half--each half the size of a full spring roll at other restaurants. Served with a well-crafted hoisin peanut sauce, the portion was so ample that we took half of it home. The Quails Appetizer was a delightful surprise, arriving as a substantial serving that resembled a main dish. The quail was expertly prepared with a mild teriyaki glaze and accompanied by a fresh side salad. Both appetizers set a high standard for the rest of the meal. For the main course, we ordered the Combination Vermicelli with Prawns and Egg Roll, requesting prawns only. The dish came in a large bowl with a side sauce and was abundant with prawns--enough to satisfy two diners. The highlight was the Salmon Wellington. Presented beautifully, the salmon was wrapped in spinach and encased in crispy puff pastry, resting on a bed of delicious lemon beurre sauce and asparagus. Words can't do justice to how amazing this dish was; we found ourselves using the fresh bread to savor every last bit of the sauce. Again, the portion was generous enough for two. Wine List: The wine list is very good and the prices are very reasonable. Service and Experience: From our seating area, we could view the kitchen through a large window, watching the owner chef work his magic. The service was impeccable throughout the evening. We personally thanked the chef for the incredible experience. Conclusion: The combination of superb service, excellent presentation, inviting ambiance, and reasonable prices made for an unforgettable dining experience. I only wish we had discovered Elements Restaurant sooner. It's perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, yet the pricing makes it suitable for any day of the week. Great place for bringing friends and family. I strongly recommend that you visit this amazing gem--don't wait! Note: They also offer an extensive take-away menu, which is even larger than their dine-in selection.

We came here for our anniversary dinner, having read positive reviews for Elements. Euro-Asian -…read moreinteresting! It's a relatively smaller restaurant and seems to be family run, with friendly staff and good service. Big wine enclosure, a separate bar area. We started out with the quail appetizer, which was a little disappointing. The quail seemed overcooked, which I'd imagine is easy to do with such a small bird, but both the cook and flavor were nothing to write home about. Just too dry. I'm not one who loves to deal with the difficulty of eating something small with minimal meat, but am more than willing to if it's prepared well and tastes great, but this didn't meet either mark. I think a closer to correct cook would have helped a lot. However, the other dishes were very good. The tea flavored duck was prepared VERY well, nice cook and delicately flavored. Liked this one a lot. Some taro there as well for carb/starch lovers - also good. I would definitely order this again. The Salmon Wellington was overall good - I think it could have been a bit more seasoned, but overall, we still enjoyed it. I'd likely not order this again, not because it wasn't good, but I'd want to try other dishes on the menu. The mango panna cotta was overall good. Not special, but solid. We'd come back here again. Nice people, good food, interesting menu.

Honestly this was a pretty fire spot to check out hidden and tucked away in evergreen area is this…read moreplaza with a few stores and this breakfast spot I did not get the servers name but he was the only guy there upfront when we came we were the only people there and this was on a Thursday morning and I'm glad we were (until 2 other people showed up being hella loud and rude) but besides the point This is a breakfast/Asian dinner place and I was skeptical at first Ngl BUT I gave them the benefit of the doubt and hell yeahhhh The chilaquiles were nice I would add maybe a bit more salt to the sauce and a little more spice but other than that they nailed it sour cream cheese egg and avocado with arachera LFG I also would change the pickled onions just because they seemed a bit old too me but other than that 3.5/5 I would come back and twist this up a bit but yeah hell yeah The salmon Benedict was great I loved the presentation and those tater tots were something else I could eat a box of those alone it had a nice little wok feeling to it those werehelllaaaaaa fireee again salmon Benedict was great seasoned perfectly Overall I like this place not to packed a good variety of mixed choices and overall very great customer service We will definitely come back and check out their dinner menu!

I went late morning which kind of made me the only one in the restaurant. I ordered the avocado…read moretoast. I'm not a big fan of sourdough (my bad for not noticing it and requesting a different choice of bread) but this toast was very mild and in general it was perfectly seasoned, very tasty. The staff was polite and professional.

Fresh spring rolls with charcoal grilled sausage and leafy greens and some crispy goodness…read more Absolutely delicious. Dipping sauce reminds me of Broddard's in SoCal - much closer for us Bay Area people. Their lines can be a bit long at lunch, I'd recommend going for an early dinner or a midday snack. Really enjoyed the food - I can't wait to go back to try the skewers

i think this place is just ok…read more thai papaya salad (3/5) - the person taking my order mentioned that they can reduce the spiciness but i think they might have forgot because the spice wasn't reduced. i had thai papaya salad before and i don't like this place as much because it had way too much mam tom for my taste and it kind of overpowered the entire dish. beef skewers (4/5) - it was pretty good and i have no complaints. everything was made well. nem nuong rolls (3/5) - i was super excited to try this with all the reviews but it was lacking. the sauce was overpowered by garlic and the nem nuong can be seasoned a bit more.

We were just walking around viet town and stumbled upon this japanese korean spot! It had a tv too…read moreso we were intrigued to eat there so we could watch the france vs norway game! We went on a Friday lunch around 1pm, and it wasn't busy at all! They gave the most generous banchan portion size I've ever seen. It was this HUGE platter with fish cake, kimchi, spicy bean sprouts, seaweed, and japchae. All of it was really tasty but I particularly loved the kimchi cuz it wasn't bitter but rather sweet! I feel like I rarely see fish roe tofu soup so I was intrigued to try it. I guess I don't really like fish roe. I couldn't get over the texture. It was so stiff. The tofu and soup itself were really tasty tho, so I'd def get it again next time but with a different protein. I liked how soft the tofu was. The galbi was amazing. Very pricey but great flavor, some of the best I've tasted. The portion size was pretty big as well, but there were a lot of fatty pieces. The eel rice looked the best. The eel was solid, but it came with too much rice and the rice had a really strong ginger taste to it which I didn't particularly like. The only thing I didn't like was the miso soup because it had a weird aftertaste. Service was quick and server was nice! Overall, amazing food options but it is very pricey.

We were craving for Korean food and this place have high ratings. We decided to give place a try…read more They have an extensive menu. We ordered the Seafood Noodle Soup and the Seafood Bibimbap. While we were waiting for our food, the waitress gave us some complimentary banchans. The Seafood Noodle Soup had a good amount of seafood. The Seafood Bibimbap was pretty hot when it got to our table. They were generous with the portions and the prices were reasonable. We will back to try some of their other entrees.

I came here years ago when they first opened and even had the chance to meet the owner, so I was…read morereally excited to come back and see how the place was doing. Unfortunately, this visit left me a bit disappointed. When we walked in on a weekend afternoon, several tables were still dirty from previous customers, which didn't create the best first impression. It also seemed like the staff waited until more people left before cleaning multiple tables all at once, rather than keeping up with them throughout service. The food itself was decent and overall tasted good, but the iced Thai tea was extremely sweet. My mom and I barely drank any of it. I was hoping for a better experience this time around, especially since I had such positive memories of this place.

Wowww, very very yummyyy. Someone back there in that kitchen is making the food with LOVE. My man…read moreand I, and his family have been there a total of 6 times already. Each and every time, we left frickin happy as a clam. The menu is simple- there isn't a grand number of 100 dishes, but that just means they have the means to focus on each individual dish as a whole and make it with care- and boy do they. Every dish is so delish, and the pho isn't made with MSG. I don't think anything there is. Sorry to you MSG lovers but I promise this place won't disappoint (if it does I owe all of ya'll a free bowl of Pho). Jokes aside, this little bistro is nestled in The Plant shopping center, one of my favorite plazas to go and probably would be satisfactory if I was a non-local coming for travel. Parking's a little crazy, but that's because everyone goes there. The way it's decorated inside is SO adorable and well-intentioned. You'll love all the cute little trinkets, wallpaper, and lights. Very chic and expressive, yet comforting and sophisticated. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly. They also have a variety of cool drinks and caffeinated drinks to pick from as well. Safe to say this is officially one of our go-to spots.

Used to my go-to spot in San Jose for poke but it's my favorite on South Side SJ! They have average…read morepricing and good portions of poke. There's nothing that stands out about this place but it's just consistently good. There's no seating inside and I don't remember if there was a couple outside. I personally like tht they have a miso sauce that they drizzle on top that I haven't had before at other poke spots. They also don't upcharge to add avocado. Downside is they charge for seaweed salad. Parking is always tough in this plaza. Check this place out!

I want to clarify that this order was placed through DoorDash. I ordered a large poke bowl with…read morethree scoops of salmon and one scoop of spicy miso salmon, along with all toppings except edamame. I really appreciate that the team carefully followed my instructions and customized the bowl exactly as requested. However, I felt that the sauces were lacking. I chose eel sauce, spicy sauce, and ponzu sauce, but despite the combination, the overall flavor was very mild. At other locations, this mix usually delivers a noticeable kick and depth, but in this case, it tasted under-seasoned. Additionally, some parts of the rice seemed a bit hard. Not sure if the rice was sitting out for a while. Overall, I'd rate this experience 4 stars. The accuracy of my order and the variety of toppings were great, but the flavor and rice texture could be improved. I will give it another try by ordering in-store to see if there's a difference.