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Serious Dumpling 正经生煎

4.0 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Crispy Original SJB (原味生煎包)
Ken D.

Ample interior seating, food comes out fast and super hot! Service was awesome, made great suggestions!

Original SJB
Miranda L.

Honestly, I've never been so uncomfortable dining anywhere. You would think that these people worked here against their will. The service was so passive aggressive and negligent. Except for the one girl with piercings that told us she just started working there, she's chill. The food was decent, I honestly think it's overhyped and I definitely prefer other dumpling places compared to here especially due to the inconvenience of parking in downtown along with probability of having to pay for parking. I felt like the giant soup xlb definitely had a lot of soup. As for the smaller ones that we ordered for the rainbow xlb, those didn't have a lot of soup. The flavors were super interesting tho, and definitely there so it was a fun experience to order the rainbow xlb. I was a bit surprised however because I expected the giant soup dumpling to be a bit larger in size. Anyways yeah, never coming back here and trying with them again. If I wanted bad service I would just go to a Starbucks. Oh yeah, and the ambiance is alright I suppose. It's not my favorite restaurant interior atmosphere but maybe it's because I just thought it was bad vibes overall. I really did just want to eat my overpriced dumplings and gtfo.

Beef Pancake - 牛肉卷饼 ($12.50)
John D.

Bao Down Serious Dumpling is one of several restaurants operated by Hong Kong-born restaurateur and author** Chris Yeo, who also owns Straits (Santana Row); Sino (closed); Roots & Rye (Los Gatos); and The Province (San Jose). Serious Dumpling, as the name implies, focuses on classic Chinese and Taiwanese street food, snacks, and bao--but with modern twists. The Good: * Friendly service * Full selection of alcohol, from sake and mixed drinks to beers on tap and in bottles. * Great branding--I love their little dumpling logo. * We both absolutely loved the Garlic Noodles (蒜蓉炒面), which were definitely the star of the show--perfect texture and a great garlicky flavor. * The humble Beef Pancake (牛肉卷饼) has quickly become one of our favorite Taiwanese apps. Thin slices of beef wrapped in a tasty, crispy scallion pancake make this a fantastic bite. * The Spicy Pork SJB (辣猪肉) is another delicious bite, with a crispy bottom and a juicy, pork-filled interior. * The garlic string beans (蒜蓉四季豆) were another surprisingly delicious side. Tbh, we only ordered them thinking we should get some veggies in, but they turned out to be one of the highlights The Meh: * DTSJ means having to find and pay for parking. There is some street parking available (free on Sundays and City holidays), but your best bet is the San Pedro Square parking garage The Ugly: * Some of the Rainbow XLBs (彩色小笼包) came out already popped from the kitchen, which is kind of a bummer. I'm not sure what you do in that situation--do you complain and ask for another, or just suck it up and vent in your Yelp review? I'll let you guess my course of action. ;) Conclusion: Fine spot to get your dumpling and noodle on **Chris Yeo co-wrote "The Cooking of Singapore: Great Dishes from Asia's Culinary Crossroads" https://a.co/d/0j7KqEUD⁠

Giant XLB
serena z.

Fun spot to hang out with friends or just fix my dumpling cravings. The SJB and XLB there are really good, super juicy and flavorful inside. The giant dumpling has sooo much soup. Service is always quick too, which is nice. Also I really like the beef noodle soup, the broth is really rich and flavorful without being too heavy.

Pork & shrimp XLB
Katie R.

Awesome spot in the heart of downtown SJ for some traditional and more unique dumplings! We ordered the original SJB pan-fried soup dumplings, boiled lamb dumplings, pork & shrimp chili oil wontons, pork & shrimp XLB, garlic noodles, and cucumber salad. My favorites were the original SJB, which were unbelievably soupy, and the boiled lamb dumplings. We came in on a weekday afternoon and it was surprisingly busy. Even though there was only one server working, the service was great, and the food came out quickly.

Harmanjeet K.

Surprisingly small restaurant but some seriously good dumplings steaming here! It wasn't crowded for weekday lunch and we were able to grab a nice corner. The hostess was very kind in taking our order when we were ready and helped us by joining two tables together since we order a LOT of dumplings. We ordered the following: Chicken potstickers: Juicy, steaming hot, thick coating but crisp from the bottom, delicious umami and my most favorite out of everything we ordered. 5/5 Pork and shrimp sui mai: They were tough but tasted good. I've had better but these were good as well. 3.5/5 Garlic noodles with added egg: These were disappointingly sweet with a fried egg on top. Canned garlic did not help the dish at all. 1/5 Giant xiong long bao: Massive dumpling with little pork filling but a lot of hot soup that can be sipped with two tiny straws. I'm a hot soup and broth lover so this was massively amazing for me. However, the dumpling completely stuck to the steamer basket from the sides tearing the dumpling apart. I would have loved to take the whole thing home and eat it later but it was a mess so left the whole thing after drinking the soup with the help of the straw. Still 4/5 since the soup was AMAZING! Chicken xiong long bao and pork xiong long bao: Very similar to chicken steamed dumplings we've had at other places. Little soup in the chicken ones but tasty . 4/5 for both Chicken wonton in chilli oil and pork and shrimp wonton in chilli oil- Tiny portions but great flavor once you add their soy sauce, vinegar and amazing chilli oil. 5/5 Pork and shrimp sui mai: Delicate and delicious. 5/5 Shrimp har gao: I've had better. 3/5 Chocolate xiong long bao: Chewy, warm and delicious. Loved them!! 5/5 We will retun for the chicken potstickers and other offerings! They have a nice menu and a very hard working kitchen staff! Lived watching them steam dumplings for us!

LeeLee C.

In SJ downtown, so parking is slightly tricky but you can park at a parking structure nearby and it's free for the first 90 minutes. The service is good and deserves a 4 star. Although it's an online menu, we ordered via the server and food was freshly made. The tables are not big and we had to shuffle dishes around. Food quality wise was not that impressive though. We tried: - coke chicken wing: does not taste like coke chicken wing, lacking the fried element on the outside, more like a sweet soy sauce chicken wing - pan fried buns: ok, has juice inside, but some part of the bun was too hard. - regular XLB: tasted ok as there's soup inside. The wrapping can be thinner. - rainbow XLB: the most disappointed dish. They were almost all broken when we tried to pick them up. The pink one I got was curry beef and it just tasted weird. The green one which we presumed is spinach wrapping is actually a veggie XLB. - Garlic noodle with spam and veg: This is the best dish of all. There are slices of soft mushroom, good garlic flavor, we had spam and cabbage added. $13.60 for plain noodle and toppings such as protein and veg are each $2-$3 on top. -Garlic Kale: also good, chopped garlic brought up good flavors and the kale are fresh. -Ube buns: freshly made and not overly sweet, good size and quality, but 4 for $13.5 is not that affordable. Total damage before tips is $104. I think I still prefer Shanghai #1 for pan fried buns and other Shanghainese dishes.

Corporate event
Jonathan B.

I've been for several business lunches and had a chance to try much of the menu but haven't been able to take photos... Shrimp & Pork Wontons: excellent and the dish to get when you don't know what to get. I like a little extra chili oil. Pork Xiao Long Bao: nvm, THIS is the signature dish. I like the pork and shrimp version even better. Garlic noodles: Ask for egg to be added. Not too garlicky but with a defn kick. Garlic string beans: underrated. Get these and you even feel like you're being healthy. Beef pancake: sort of a Shanghai version of a burrito. Decent but a little dry -- not my fav. Steamed Curry Beef Dumplings: very juicy inside. A touch of curry. Quite good but I like the XLB better. Small room with lots of light. Staff helpful. Will keep coming to lunch.

Garlic Noodles, garlic string beans, chicken wontons in chili oil, curry beef sjb
Neil Arden D.

(San Pedro Square) Food: original giant soup xlb (8.5/10)- enjoyed the flavor and texture of this dish. It is steamed so the container has holes which causes the soup to pour on the plate. You will have to use the straw on the plate to drink the soup. Garlic noodles (9/10) very flavorful and is probably the dish I enjoyed the most. Noodles were cooked well. Shrimp added more texture and flavor Garlic string bean (7.5/10) string beans were cooked well but lacked flavor. Chicken wontons (6.7/10) won't really buy this again. Small and lacked flavor. Had to add chili Curry beef sjb (8/10)- little hard on the bottom but the beef and soup tasted well Ube chocolate buns (7.8/10) I expected more for this. You can't really taste the Ube and it didn't have much chocolate inside. If they added more chocolate I would have graded this a lot higher Setting: plenty of seats, clean, and offers table sizes for small to larger groups. Tv available if you want to watch sports etc Service: server was great. Checked on us if we needed water, recommended some dish, and was updating us on when our order will arrive. Price: price is fair. Not too expensive or cheap Parking: San Pedro square garage or side streets

Maisie W.

3/5: If I'm only rating the food, its 2.5/5. Its terrible. Starting off with the fried pork and shrimp dumplings, as soon as I took a bite, all I could really taste was the oil and the meat inside was just mediocre. I didnt eat any of the dough. Now, the shumai, I dont know what meats they use but this is definitely not an authentic human. The beef noodle souple was the only dish that was actually ok. I gave it a 3, only because the waiters are great. Will not be back. If you are familiar with asian food, specially if you are from around SGV Area in Southern CA, this place unfortunately will not satisfy your cravings.

Anthony I.

Serious dumpling is solid, great for a quick stop in, shrimp & pork hit the spot! Great service and atmosphere. Anthonyxibarrax

Loco moco
Jessica G.

Food was delicious but the dumplings were smaller than expected except for the pan fried soup dumplings. Those were a decent size but unfortunately burnt/over cooked on the bottom. Flavor profile was good esp the garlic noodles and garlic steing beans, they were not too salty. Sadly the loco moco beef patty was a bit too firm and dry. Not enough gravy. Service was good. Someone made sure we put on name on the list when we were waiting at the door. A server check on us every once in a while. Took a while to get more chopsticks and the paper check. Ambiance was great. Not too loud. Spacious enough for groups to be apart and not too close thay you bump into others. Cozy. Up to date. Clean. 1 unisex bathroom.

James L.

Extremely burnt curry beef shen Jiang bao. The regular shrn Jiang bao was also burnt.

Cucumber salad(凉拌黄瓜) Pork&Shrimp SJB (猪肉虾仁) Garlic Noodles        (蒜蓉炒面) Chicken Wonton in Chili Oil (6)(鸡肉抄手)

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How is parking around 6:30-7:00 pm?

A parking structure is right in front and parking is better than you would think. Although anywhere in downtown San Jose on a weekend or Friday parking won't be easy to navigate.

Are there enough options on the menu for vegetarian?

A handful of the dumpling styles had a vege option. Not plentiful but doable.

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They only take reservation for 6+ people

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D-D Delight Restaurant

4.3(1.4k reviews)
3.8 mi•North Valley
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Casual dining
Catering service

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

I enjoyed some of the bites and some left us craving less…read more My husband ordered the Dino and pho and it was delectable! And it might be more on us but it was flavor heavy, bordering salty, but we understood that maybe we over ordered. Before his pho made it to our table we had the lechon, thinking it was small enough appetizer - - but we were wrong. Which I appreciate because this place, you get a bang for your buck! Where I felt let down was the banh mi, crackling pork, because there was nothing crackling about the pork. It tasted old and stale. The rescuing detail was their calamansi sparkling drink! It is refreshing! Just sweet enough, especially to offset the savory heavy food. The vibe is very casual - and I do wish to come back at dinner when hopefully the food has a bit more fresh taste. I do see myself coming back to try some of their other curious bites and more specifically for that sparkling drink.

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Nem Nướng Nha Trang - Nem Nuong - AMAZING SAUCE 3 rolls for $10

Nem Nướng Nha Trang

4.2(248 reviews)
2.0 mi•Little Saigon, King and Story, East San Jose
•$$

i love this restaurant it has amazing outdoor setting and great food i will definitely be coming…read moreback

My favorite place to get fresh spring rolls in SJ! It's highly comparable to Brodard's in OC!!! I…read moreremember being sad about moving back to the bay because I love OC food, especially Brodard's! But once I discovered this gem, I was so happy! They have some seating available inside as well as a seating area outside. There is a self serve water station as well since most orders are to go. But if you wanted to eat there, there's water available and both indoor and outdoor seating. Whenever I go, they are grilling the nem nuong right outside the restaurant! It smells so good that it makes me even hungrier while I wait for my food haha! Now onto the food review! I ordered two orders of the spring rolls, one order for myself and the other for my hubby! Spring roll eating: 5/5 stars Each spring roll is individually wrapped. I appreciate that because the rice paper would stick to each other if they didn't. It is also convenient that they're individually packaged if you don't finish your entire order in one sitting! The vegetables are fresh and the grilled pork patties were perfectly charred and savory. The sauce is a good consistency and has a little kick from the spice added to it! I love it!!! Highly recommend visiting this business!

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Roots Bistro

Roots Bistro

4.5(183 reviews)
2.8 mi•Fairgrounds
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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.

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.

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Must be Thai

4.0(2.5k reviews)
3.3 mi•Forest, West San Jose
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I finally tried Must be Thai after years of hearing great things about it on a Sunday evening. We…read moregot here around 6pm and there was a pretty long wait but we got seated outdoors after about 40 minutes. The outdoor seating is just a few tables and chairs and the indoor seating definitely looks a bit cuter and more decorated but we were starving and happy to take the first table available. Service was super kind and even though we were the only party seated outdoors we never felt forgotten and our water stayed filled throughout the dinner. We got the Pok Pok Phu papaya salad which comes with little marinated crabs and was nice and refreshing and a just a hint of spice, the Tom yum rice which was my favorite and a standout dish - super flavorful, fragrant and generous amounts of seafood, the green curry with chicken which was a comforting classic, and the southern pad thai which was also solid and tasty. Everything was flavorful, generous in portion size and very enjoyable - we did ask for mild spice and would probably go for medium next time since I did want to enjoy some more heat with the dishes! Overall I can see why Must be Thai is a popular favorite for Thai food and I'll definitely be back more often :)

The good -service was excellent even with a smile. Parking is easy too…read moreThe bad- food is lacking in almost every way. Fresh spring rolls with shrimp we're served instantly which is always a sign they've been prepared and sitting in the fridge therefore clear wrap is hard and not soft as it should be. Patay with chicken okay but lacked in flavor. Tom yum fried rice extremely salty. In fact I couldn't eat it. The shrimp and calamari in it were okay and not salty like the rice. I ate here 2 years ago and wasn't impressed then, but my friend wanted to go here so I thought I'd give it another try. Never again. I will stick to the Thai restaurants I know.

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Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市

Kusan Bazaar | Silk Road Grill & Noodles 龟兹集市

4.6(478 reviews)
6.0 mi
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Halal
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This is a casual eatery with noodles, dumplings, and small plates…read more The inside is bright and clean :) The food was all freshly made and tasty! You order on a scanned QR code. -Cucumbers (?) -Samsa ($7.95) - These were little juicy pastry pockets with a meat patty filling. They were awesome! -Lamb Cumin Noodles ($18.95): The noodles are super stretchy and fresh and the lamb was really good too. -Dumplings ($16.95) - also A+ Located in a busy Asian plaza - at busy times it takes quite a bit of circling to find a spot.

I am always interested in trying new, and different types of food, and saw this place near another…read moreestablishment we had sought out for BBQ. Bao greeted me initially, and gave me a menu to peruse, and I proceeded to convince our party to try out this fusion cuisine. We were all so pleased that we did. The choices are many so I chanced to ask a woman seated next to us what she liked and recommended. She suggested the Beef with noodle soup. She also informed us that the lamb was very good. I ordered lamb with cold noodles, a chef recommendation noted on the menu by a red star. My daughter ordered the lamb pilaf that comes with quail eggs. My husband looking for lighter fare opted for the cucumber salad with homemade yogurt and an order of Naan bread. Our food came fairly quickly, all except for the salad that took longer as the yogurt is made to order. The portions were ample, and we all tasted each other's dishes. The cold noodles were very nice, and the sliced cucumber sticks were a good addition. The lamb was nicely flavored and more than a little spicy. Plenty for left overs. The pilaf was on the sweet side, more like a dessert with lots of roasted onions and tomatoes. The cucumber salad was very fresh and delicious. Our friend also ordered the beef with chewy noodles which she ate heartily, but opted to not take home as there was only broth left over. She reported it was ok. We also wanted to try a yogurt dessert, and ordered the cone with honey and lavender. Very tasty with the slightly tart yogurt paired nicely with the honey. Unique and quite flavorful. Should you wish to receive a complementary dessert submit a review like I did. The bill came to just under $100 with tax and tip. Which was fairly reasonable taking into account the generous portions. Our server Bao was very friendly and needed a few prompts to come back to us for additional orders, but overall the service was sufficient hence the less than 5 Stars. I would offer 4.5 stars without hesitation. I highly recommend this unique place and the authentic food will make you come away satisfied, and pleased that you ventured in.

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Élyse Restaurant

4.3(551 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown
•$$

Oh my! Just say that they're temporarily closed until the end of May 2026, so we lucked out having…read morethe chance to eat here last Friday 05-01-2026 for the first time. First off, great service! Upon arriving the hostess greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. When we told her yes and gave our first name, she immediately said our last name without looking down and seated us. Within moments our server, wish I remembered his name because he was awesome!, also greeted us and introduced himself. He didn't rush us or anything but politely asked if we wanted something to drink other than water. Then he took our order and everything came out in good time. The food was yum with great flavor and the space had a lively scene without it being crowded. So fun to see the double bar that has an opening to the dining room. Everyone was super friendly and wait staff totally professional and helpful. We look forward to come back and to maybe even host a private event since the have a room that can fit about 24 people.

CHECK YOUR BILL!!. I recently dined at Elyse in San Jose and wanted to share a mixed experience…read more First, the positives -- the food was genuinely very good. The dishes were well-prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. The overall ambiance was also enjoyable, making it a nice spot for a dinner out. Unfortunately, the experience took a concerning turn at the end of the meal. Our bill came out to $86.42, and I handed my credit card to the waiter. Within seconds (thanks to my card alerts), I received a notification that $103.92 had been charged. When the waiter returned with the receipt, there was no mention of any discrepancy. After waiting a few minutes to see if it would be addressed, I brought it up myself. The waiter appeared flustered and then claimed he had accidentally charged me for someone else's food. That explanation didn't align with the itemized bill I was given, which made the situation feel questionable. He assured me that it would be corrected and that I should see the adjustment in a few days, which I'll be watching closely. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of transparency and the fact that it wasn't proactively disclosed is what left a bad impression. Being overcharged without explanation -- and having to catch it myself -- is not something I expect when dining out. I'd consider coming back for the food, but I'd definitely be more cautious when it comes to the bill.

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Elements Restaurant - Salmon Wellington

Elements Restaurant

4.2(422 reviews)
8.2 mi•Almaden Valley, Country Club
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Vegetarian friendly
Casual dining

Per our friend's recommendation, our family of 8 had a dinner the first time at this'hidden gem…read morelast night. It is pretty nice and cozy restaurant. The menu offers fusion Vietnamese and French dishes. We ordered Salmon Wellingtons, Grass Fed Fillet Mignons, Papaya Salad, Rotisserie Chicken... Bread and butter served first. Then not too long foods came out . All dishes nicely presented and so good! About Fillet Mignon, my daughter complimented: it is better than The Papilion but at 1/3 of the price! The waitress was very attentive, refilled water and removed used dishes timely! My papaya salad was very good ! My wife loves her Rotisserie Chicken. The chicken was tender and seasoned with the French - Vietnamese way that we love! We finished our dinner with yummy cream brulee, chocolate icecream and Vietnamese milk coffees. Nice and warm restaurant Top notch service Fantastic foods at 1/3 price comparing to other places! We will come back to this place more regularly from now on! Congratulations to the owner and staff!

We live just a couple of miles from Elements and have dined here several times. When we've been…read moreable to go, the food has always been good. The Asian-French fusion menu is creative, the dishes are nicely presented, and we've generally enjoyed our meals. My biggest issue is simply figuring out when the restaurant is actually open. The hours seem to change or feel very inconsistent, and there have been several times when we've thought about going but weren't sure whether they were open. For a neighborhood restaurant so close to home, I wish the schedule were more predictable. The location is also a little unusual. It's tucked into a shopping center and can be easy to overlook if you don't know it's there. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking, which is always convenient. Overall, the food is definitely the reason to come here, and we've had good experiences once we're actually inside. I just wish the hours were more consistent and reliable because we would probably dine here much more often. Also, the dessert is expensive and not very good, something I think they could improve on.

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