Firstly, the store is open to the public. I looked for some signs, but there was nothing posted, but ask and the answer was a resounding yes. I give five stars to any place that convinces me I need that bit of kitchen equipment. Not just replacements or duplicates, I mean stuff that does not exist in my kitchen. I have limited space in my kitchen and I do my best to avoid nonessentials. And there are not too many holes in my kitchen inventory. Since this is a restaurant supply store, I figured most of the equipment would be inappropriate for a home kitchen. And mostly it was. I really don't need paper napkins 5000 at a time. But every now and then I saw something that you don't normally see for the home cook. Now the restaurant size woks and pots were to be expected. What I didn't expect was the equipment that's clearly meant to cook individual size portions. Literally these were the cutest little woks I've ever seen. These were also the only woks where I had even the faintest chance of executing that professional chefs flip. I gave it a whirl and no luck. It's still too heavy for me. They did have some items that were on clearance. Now these prices are perfectly in line with other stores, possibly even lower. But way too late, I already have those. What a bummer. There's some stuff that automatically incited lust. But I already know this type of equipment should never be installed in a residential kitchen. For example, they had gas burners for restaurants. I seriously doubt anyone would run the gas pipes that you need to fuel these burners. I think they would violate most residential building codes. Nevertheless, they're awesome kitchen porn. I found the mix of kitchen equipment very interesting. The percentage of items that were clearly of Asian origin was very large. Here are all the missing doodads that *some* Asian markets should be stocking... Have you ever been frustrated purchasing equipment, where the plastic bits like the lids keep breaking and you can't find the replacements? Take a look at this place, the containers are standardized and so are the lids. Finally. I ran across some truly unexpected items. A lot of them were things you never think of like replacement knobs for pots, replacement wooden handles for woks. And you know those traditional brushes that your mom insist is the only way to clean a wok properly? They had it. They had it in the extra extra extra large size, but they had it. And sometimes it was just little things like the kitchen gloves that look like they would survive a tornado. Unfortunately, they were all latex and I'm allergic to latex. Oh well. Of course, there are the bits of equipment that are only useful in the home kitchen and obviously they are completely missing. Sometimes professionalism is too big of price to pay for giving up traditional cookware. If you're just glancing at the prices, they seem awfully high. But take the time to pull out the item and hold it in your hands. There is no doubt it will be heavier and probably has some interesting features that you won't find for the home version. Let's just say the wire racks will hold your cookies even if they're made of lead. And just to make my point, there was no nonstick anything anywhere that I could spot. For those of you who are looking for kitchen items that are a little bit out of the way or need something heavier duty than average. This is a great place to shop. On the other hand, many of these items are going to be too large to store easily or even to use if the dimensions of your kitchen equipment don't match. The Customer Service in the store was simply fantastic. They left you alone if you wanted to browse, and there was certainly plenty to browse. If you had questions or if you were getting serious about a purchase, they were happy to answer questions and make recommendations. 100% recommend if you are a kitchen equipment geek. You'll have fun even if you can't use any of it. 50-50 if you are looking for something unusual. Most items are only stocked if they are used in a restaurant kitchen. There's nothing that specifically aimed at home kitchens. For example, there are no kitchen appliances. Inventory fluctuates. I was delighted to find a silicone baking mat, but it only came in the half sheet size. My hopes for a domed wok cover rose high when I saw the display of Asian kitchen utensils. But the only wok covers I saw were clearly meant for the industrial size version and not for my puny home kitchen. I would say the store is not for everyone. If you love kitchen equipment, you'll enjoy browsing here and snagging cookware that you can't find anywhere else. For everyone else, most likely you find it disappointing since most of the equipment can be found in your regular department store except these are heavy duty. you may not want to pay the higher expense for an item that's going to outlive you. Or maybe we should all buy here instead of caving to our culture of consumption. read more

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We went to Restaurant City to look for something specific we needed. We were looking for a splash guard to use while cooking, but they didn't have any here. We asked an employee, but he didn't know what it was, showed him a picture and he said they don't sell any here. So, overall just a solid 3. They didn't have what we needed. read more

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I went on a weekend to look for ice containers and found it within three minutes of searching the aisles. It's a small location but there are items in each aisle and rack. These items varied from different sizes i.e. width and length. I was indecisive between two ice containers because of their selections. After finding what I needed, I walked around the other aisles and was so close to purchasing take out containers/clam shells. It wasn't a need but thought they'd be perfect for parties, for leftover containers. It was relatively inexpensive. The store is open to the public too. The customer service was nice and friendly, you were actually greeted upon entry and thanked for stopping by. read more

Plenty of affordable kitchen and restaurant supplies. Service was polite. The store was neatly organized. read more

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Not only there are many selection, workers there are super friendly and provide great customer service as well!!! read more

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If you don't wanna buy kitchen stuff from amazon and return it after inspecting it this is the place to come! They have been here for 20+ years and have great selection on chinese restaurant equipment and other stuff as well! Super nice owners, they take all payment purchases. Parking lot is a bit small but its good enough I got a wok and all the cooking stuff with it for my new outdoor wok hei setup Highly recommend! read more

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Different cooking supplies! Definitely worth coming to check out. I need to come back to grab supplies for camping. read more

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Nice place. Compact small. No AC so prepare to sweat. Guy at front was friendly and nice. Picked up a few things i needed. Not sure if when I'd need to return but i would. read more

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I saw this place on Tik tok and I've been wanting some specific cooking tools, so today I checked it out! They have an amazing selection of wide ranging items, for the home cook to a restaurant they have what you need. The staff was also very friendly and helpful throughout, and I'd definitely come back to support them again! read more

Friendly and fast service. Found what I was looking for. Prices are reasonable. Come visit this place for your kitchen needs.

Needed some hard to find cooking utensils so I looked up commercial shops and found this gem!! If you are looking for anything kitchen related and can't find it at your local shops, you are bound to find it here. I could spend lots of time and money here. Everything is fairly priced and staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this spot!!! read more

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Highly recommend visiting this spot if you need to pick up some kitchen items! Owner and staff are friendly and helpful, and prices are fair. I was looking for a specific pizza peel which wasn't in stock, but the owner offered to look for one and place an order for it. While I ended up getting a pizza peel elsewhere, I did pick up a few other small items including cake tins and cupcake liners. Their parking lot is a little small but I've never had an issue finding a spot. Worth a visit! read more

I was looking for some supplies for my outdoor wok kitchen in my backyard. They had everything I needed such as new woks, ladles, and steel mixing bowls - all for competitive pricing. I've historically gotten my restaurant supplies down in the 626, so I'm so glad that this is so close to home. The service was extraordinarily friendly. They checked up on us and were providing service with a smile. I'll definitely be back! read more

How did I miss this place when I was in the bay area? So close to home and it's a little hidden gem! Came here looking for an icing spreader for a cake I was planning to make for the holidays, and I found a decent wok for a great price in this place! In addition, they sell restaurant supplies to consumers at really good prices. The staff here was super friendly and really eager to help you find what you're looking for. Manuel, who was the cashier, was super friendly and was a pleasure to chat with upon checkout. I will have to come back here when I'm back in town! read more

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This is going to be a short review on Restaurant City, a warehouse that provides a wide selection of kitchen supplies, cookware, and appliances. Came here on a Wednesday afternoon with the expectation that I will get some squeeze bottles. Came out with some squeeze bottles, plus some additional items like disposable portion cups and a stainless steel mesh strainer ball--all for an exceptionally low price. I feel like a similar purchase at a conventional retail store would be 25% more than what I paid here, but that's just the reality of how branding and markup works. The warehouse interior is filled with so many different items, and yet the layout was intuitive enough such that I found what I needed in less than 2 minutes. The service is also very friendly. They are knowledgeable in the products here, and demonstrate easygoing, polite mannerisms. My friend told me this was the place many small restaurants in Milpitas go to to purchase their wares, and I can absolutely see why. Though I don't currently run a business, I do think from the perspective of a person who likes to cook at home, this place is undisputed when it comes to offering cooking products at affordable pricing with friendly service. I would gladly come back here again! read more

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They have the 10" plastic plates I wanted. Took the last 4. Price is reasonable, and friendly service.

I've driven by this place often on my way to the Great Mall. Glad I stopped by. It's a nice size restaurant supply with lots of cool things, including these steamer "tongs". They had woks, wok covers, dishes, cooking utensils and a host of other things. I would like to go back and look more...hard to shop with hubby waiting . The guys there were very polite and helpful and there's lots of parking. read more

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I've been here once several years ago and had gotten some great products at decent deals. Came back and felt so uncomfortable at how much the employees walk past you. I understand theft is common, but to have the employees walk past the aisles you're in every couple minutes is over kill. It got so uncomfortable for me that I just left. They've raised their prices on a lot of goods as well. If you're a novice cook looking for kitchenware, there's the shop by the old Gens off barber lane that I went to right after leaving Restaurant City. Had the items I needed at better prices and a lot easier to shop at. read more

I went in there just to browse around and the gentleman in there were all so friendly and kept asking if I needed help. I didn't plan on buying anything but I left with a rack, haha. I will definitely come back again. read more

Open Mon-Fri 9-5 You want to shop here for restaurant supplies or just for home. They have tons of items cramped inside from takeout containers, gloves, knives, sushi molds, party tray packs, tea, restroom signs, gas line connectors for fryers/ovens, etc. Went in to purchase a mortar and pestle. Was told they no longer sold it since they don't sell very well & shipment kept breaking. Checked out the store anyway to see if I'd find something I might need. Heard the same guy who helped me say something in Spanish about a "chinita" (Chinese lady in Spanish) and cracking up to his coworker. I was the only "chinita" there at the time & hoping he wasn't smack talking!! This "chinita" understand enough Spanish to know when you're talking smack!! read more

One stop shop if you're a restaurant owner. The store is fairly small, but don't let that fool you. The owner and his team did a superb job maximizing space. There is a demo to know what you're buying on almost every shelf. The staff here are so friendly that it's literally an "add to cart" kind of service. I select, they pull, I pay, they carefully play Tetris in your trunk haha. Also! If you need something and they currently don't have it, they will show you alternative or let you know when the next shipment is in and will call you. That's the beauty of having a small shop. Good luck finding any kind of service at warehouse locations. read more

Friendly service, reasonable prices good selection they tick all the boxes for a good supplier for Restaurant needs

If you're looking for restaurant supplies, or just basic kitchen stuff... this place is gold! It has pretty much everything you need, from stoves to food containers. Reasonably priced supplies, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Ed and PJ are friendly and know a lot about the restaurant industry. If it's your first time, when looking for thesign, also look for the car wash across the street. read more

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Don't drive fast, you'll miss it! There's a lot of stuff crammed in a small space. Prices are good, the staff was helpful when I needed to find things. If you're in the area & need stuff for your home kitchen or business, check it out. Cheers! read more

Wait a minute! Hold on there., you mean to tell me you haven't been here before? Well don't feel bad this was my very first time! But it won't be my last. Remember back when you were 5 or 6 years old and you where inside a candy store?? Well that's just what it felt like. No sooner than I walk in, I become awe struck! They have a ton of stuff some on the walls,some on shelves,some on the floor, every which way.I saw some of the biggest pots I have every seen and the good quality stuff too! Today I was shopping for a Wok, which I did find after the store manager who was both helpful courteous showed me the way. The he left and let me do what I do best! I browsed, I had the Wok off to the side after 5 minutes.After 30 minutes I stopped my self with 8 items in hand. I don't want to be greedy. Very happy with my purchases. Plus they saved me a trip to San Francisco. read more

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I love this place. The owner and staff are very helpful and flexible. I am not a restaurant owner and did not want to buy bulk quantities and they were completely ok with that. I also bought a few steel kitchen items which are of great quality at an awesome price. The variety of stuff is great and actually it is fun to see restaurant supplies that you can buy for home. Strongly recommend! read more

This restaurant has a ton of supplies for good prices for home cooks. The person behind the counter, when finding out it was our first time, was great about making sure our experience was smooth. If you're looking for odds and ends that you can't find elsewhere, give this place a shot! read more

My husband LOVES this store. They have a variety of items for the kitchen and then some. You can tell a lot of restaurants buy their plates, cups and whatnot here. The prices are reasonably but service is always friendly. The staff is really helpful and if I didn't pull my husband away he could spend hours there looking through every item they have in the store. read more

Well, when we were looking for restaurant supplies this placed popped up and was announced as open We've called and called no one answered but We've just assumed it was busy since it was HOURS before their closing time. We arrived 1.5 hours before they were supposed to close, and it was CLOSED. read more

We drove by here on our way to Great Mall. Of course we went in. My mother was looking for a wok but they didn't have the specific size she wanted. No worries. We walked through the aisles and oohed and ahhed over the restaurant supplies and gadgets. We came upon these really nice bowls for $2.99. They were corelle quality! We bought 6. The staff was really nice. They helped us box the bowls. No they don't carry everything; that would be impossible to do so. If you are looking for standard restaurant goods, this is the place for you! Oh yeah, they honor credit cards. read more

Great price! Friendly staffs! Convenient location! I would highly recommend to all my friends!!! read more

I've lived near this place for the past 6 years, and I finally come here after I have moved! It was super quiet and very well stocked. The staff was super helpful. I am most definitely coming back for more kitchen equipment and tools! read more

"Take me down to Restaurant City where pans are big and the cups are plenty..........." As fun as it would be to type my whole review with Axel Rose's voice in my head, I think I'll have to stick to only 1 re-worded line from the song. Sorry. This place is pretty small, but has all the necessities a restaurant, small business, or even home chef, might need. For me, I am an aspiring baker. They have lots of tools that I need for baking delicate, delicious French pastries...... okay fine, ganja brownies!! If you're a restaurant and are looking for supplies, they probably have it here. We're talking pans, plates, cups, woks, signs, knives, boxes, etc. The guy who works here is really friendly and will gladly help you find what you're looking for. read more

I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian. As a matter of fact, I cook and grill meat religiously like an Iron Chef. I owe much of my success to Restaurant City because of my signature Crispy Fried Adobo Wings. Thank you guys for the industrial woks and equipment. Restaurant City is like a weapons depot and where I gather my kitchen arsenal. I greet the arms dealer as enter the store. I tell him a little bit about my target. And pay cash cause I don't want to leave any paper trail of my existence. They got everything to build a kitchen fortress and prepare you for battle. Commercial deep fryers - They got em. Industrial woks - They got em. Gigantic cooking pots and utensils for making Tyrannosaurs Adobo - Hell Yeah they got em! This is not your fancy Crate & Barrel or Giada De Laurantiis Target brand type of store. Restaurant City is for the hardcore cook or inspiring restaurant owner. No weak sauces allowed. Note: They do not carry any Wustof or Shun knives. read more

Love the small ma & pa store I needed a wok they had, I needed a screen they had, I needed kitchen stuff and they always have it. It's small but has what I look for & o hope they stay open read more

I run a chain of six restaurants and buy many of my supplies here. I have shopped at various restaurant supply stores in the South Bay, as well as, online for items I need in my restaurants. Restaurant City prices have for the majority been lower than that of it's bigger competitors. Online prices may be slightly lower, but when you add in the shipping cost, online prices can be $2 - $5 higher. Their store may be smaller, so they may not have all the items you need, but they have catalogs they can search and work to fulfill your needs. The guys running the store are always very nice and helpful, and always bring the items out to my car for me. Overall, best prices and great customer service. Thanks! read more

Have been buying my Kiwi Chef Knives #21 here for years. Whether you want dishes, serving ramakins, spiders, knives, condiment bowls, woks, etc. this place has it. Great for home cooks... read more

What are your hours? I went at 5:10 and the dudeman was standing outside and said the store is closed. Yelp says it closes at 5:30. Your own website says you close at 6:00. Which is it? How can I see your hours? I guess I'll just order the spatula from Amazon with 3 lbs of packing materials and shipped 3000 miles. read more

What a great find! My husband and I were searching for large stock pots to brew beer with some friends. They were very helpful, prices were great and there is no membership required as with other restaurant suppliers. There is limited parking, but it wasn't crowded. I am definitely going back to explore more :) read more

One star for lack of restaurant equipments. It is a really small place selling small stuffs. If you are someone looking for commercial restaurant equipment, don't waste your time driving like I did. read more