i really love this restaurant!! such colorful and refreshing food the fake pork belly was good…read morewhich i have never had since i became vegetarian 10+ years ago! i had a vegetarian beef dish and it was delicious i came with 2 meat-eaters and they loved the food too which is a win in my book!! it's soo nice to be able to eat anything off of the menu -- no restrictions of what i can and cannot eat as a vegetarian. i went on a sunday and the restaurant was pretty busy but there was no wait. ^_^ the ambiance is so nice in this restaurant. it's very peaceful and colorful. i wish i took pics of it! highly recommend giving golden bamboo a try!

I really respect how the owner handled the situation. He personally reached out to apologize for…read morethe service issues and welcomed us back to give them another chance. On our return visit, the difference was noticeable. The staff was much more attentive, service was smooth, and there were no long wait times. The food was great as always, but what stood out most was the owner's attitude. He wasn't defensive or dismissive. Instead, he genuinely seemed to care about the customer experience and making improvements. That level of accountability is rare and definitely appreciated.

I think I've found my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Everest serves Indian-inspired Nepali…read morecuisine, offering unique dishes like chow mein, momos (Nepali dumplings), and Manchurian chicken, blending Indian flavors with a touch of Chinese influence. On this visit, we ordered the Tawa Okra Fry, and it was easily my favorite dish. If you're an okra fan, this one is a must-try. The smaller okra pieces gave it a nice crunch, and it was packed with flavor. We also had the Aloo Gobi, which was excellent. The potatoes and cauliflower were cooked perfectly and coated in a delicious gravy that paired wonderfully with rice and garlic naan. Another standout was the Chicken Tikka Kabab. It was juicy, flavorful, and simply delicious. The service was top-notch, with the staff being friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. The restaurant was also very clean and welcoming. Everest is truly a hidden gem in North San Jose and a place I'll definitely be returning to.

Catering experience only…read more Their Special Gobi coconut is tasty! I normally avoid Indian food as they tend to be too strong in flavor and too spicy, but this Gobi coconut is not spicy at all and it's some kind of coated cauliflower with a creamy coconuty sauce, I ate a whole plate of it. On the other hand, I don't like their Fish 65 as each piece is so small that I couldn't even believe fish meat can be this small size.

Went here after coming back from a flight. We arrived around 10pm and it was packed, but we were…read moreseated immediately. The owner was so sweet, I wish I got his name. He kept the room lively in a subtle matter with the gong, not too loud. Inside was nice too, well lit and clean. Service: 10/10, no complaints, where one server lacked another picked up the back end. They all helped each other out to keep a good flow Shishito peppers: 10/10, good flavor and cook, not too spicy, great enjoyable appetizer! Spicy butter corn miso ramen: 10/10, loved that they didn't overdue the butter, very tasty. The wheat noodles have the perfect chew. The broth was nice and rich and the corn, bamboo shots and ramen egg blended everything well. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area! ^_^ My compliments to the chef and the whole team, excellent experience.

Got the house ramen medium, both enjoyed the portion, not too big, not too small…read more Ambiance was very simple and neat table seating. Service was very quick, you can choose between pay through QR code or look at the physical menus. Perfect for friends and dates alike as well as a work dinner. Parking is nice at the parksj 90minutes FREE!!!

After visiting the nearby Buddhist temple for CNY, I came by for lunch thinking I would pop in &…read moreout, but oh no, there was a long line and by the time it was my turn, it was 50 mins later and most of the prepared food was gone. And because there were so many people in line no dining in was possible, only takeout. I have visited this location on & off for a couple of years, alternating between coming here & their other location on Story Road for reliable & delicious canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup), Goi Bap Chuoi (Banana Blossom Salad), spring rolls, and their fried tofu! I do not speak Viet but 2 male servers speak Cantonese and all of them speak English. I have always paid cash so not sure if they accept credit. They also make fresh soybean milk with or without sugar & good sticky rice varieties and sweet desserts Chè, egg rolls, fried tofu.

I've been coming to this no frills, classic Vegetarian spot since I was a child and it is still…read moredelicious. I am a big fan of their canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup), Goi Bap Chuoi (Banana Blossom Salad), spring rolls, and their fried tofu! They have a hot bar, cold items, and food made fresh to order. The service is also nice but there is a Vietnamese language barrier that could make it harder to communicate. However, they were nice enough to give me a discount on my order of tofu since I bought the last of it and there weren't enough pieces to make a full order. As far as I am aware, this is a cash only spot. The prices have increased over the years like everything else in San Jose, but I do think it is still reasonable.

In need of a nourishing meal after a long venturous morning across SJ we arrived at Green Lotus…read more The Mum and Big Sis were in the mood for vegetarian today. Food: A Mi Vit Thiem / Vegetarian Duck Noodle: the broth stood out as it should, had a nice savory essence that paired well with their noodles and fixings that brought a nice overall texture to dish. Fried Egg Rolls: Oh these were a delight, the eggrolls were stuffed with taro, served with a side of lettuce and v-friendly fish sauce. Service & Vibe: A Staff were friendly and accommodating. We got seated right away. Food came out quick too. Definitely will be back to try out other dishes. - John

This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was…read morevery surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!!

Upon walking in you feel immediately at home. The service was great and the food was nothing to…read morelook past. Korean Fried Chicken(no sauce regular) 3.5/5 - The chicken was moist but the flavor and seasoning was mild. Nothing that stands out but good quality. spicy galbijim 5/5 - Star of the show, great taste, big portions, and unique rice cakes(fried). Can't seem to find anywhere else that has this quality along with the cheap price. The MAIN reason why I would rave about this place. Fans of Galbi? Come here.

I believe it is a solid comfort Korean foods but nothing special extraordinary than that! I came…read morehere on Sunday and it was busy but no waited for 4 people for dinner. It is located in a not busy plaza so you will find plenty of parking spaces. The banchan was good with different varieties compare to other places especially the pickle eggplant. The combo short ribs with cold noodle was good but the galbi was small portion. The Bibimbap with add on chicken as protein was okay. The fried chicken was below average as the chicken was dry but the half portion was good side for shareable! I don't think I will want to go out of my way to go here unless I am near by the area as there are many others Korean restaurants that are better.

5 stars - Best Lamb Seekh Kebabs in BAY Area Also one of the…read morebest BUTTER CHICKEN and Dal Makhni, aloo Gobhi is to die for. Wish they had Mutton Keema Naan as well. I discovered this place while visiting on a business trip last year. Now it has become a favorite of my Non Desi friends in Bay Area. A warm, CLEAN and friendly staffed place hidden under the bridge next to SJC Airport, heard their Amritsari FISH is also famous, one day will visit again with family.

Extremely overpriced. I paid over $80 for 2 people for lunch buffet with limited options. You can…read morego elsewhere for a better buffet. I understand they mark up the prices because it is one of the only Indian spots in this business-affluent area. The service was good. They took a while to grab our empty plates but they were accommodating in bringing us some plain naan and sodas. Ambiance is great-- it's very clean and pretty on the inside. A little bit of a small space so it gets pretty packed for lunch. I was wanting to try the regular menu items. But that is not available during the lunch buffet.

As a tofu and vegetarian food lover, I really enjoy coming to DiLac! The prices are reasonable and…read moreI usually come here to get a takeout lunch. My favorite is the tofu dish that sort of looks like chicken/meat. I'm not really sure what it's called, but it's two dollars extra if you order it with a box. The texture is sort of like bean curd and mixing it so that the sauce combines with rice is so flavorful. The lemongrass tofu is very good as well with a strong lemongrass flavor. I've ordered the chow mein before as a side, but it's a little bit bland. The staff here mostly speak Vietnamese so it's a little hard to communicate sometimes, but I usually just get by with pointing to what I'd like. They're all very nice and patient though.

It is a vegetarian spot, so not many would eat, a lot of people came in to order takeout, I decided…read moreto sit and ordered the bun Bo hue and it was good, the flavor lacked a little but it was fine. But it's the only kind of BBH that will not hurt my stomach. Service was good and food came out to order. It's a Vietnamese restaurant so they won't be as attentive but if you raise your arm and ask, someone will come. The restaurant itself is located next to Eastlake Chinese Restaurant, so you can't miss it. The restaurant is very big and clean. I went in the morning (yes, I had it as my breakfast), so parking was very empty.