Authentic Chinese food! Top tier in Bay Area. Gooooooooood to go. Recommend. Why I have to put 85 chars lol read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is delicious and now they have option to have no spicy for fish. Service is attentive. Will come back again! read more

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Service was great and food was very good We liked rick cakes with brown sugar and tofu read more

Opened in San Jose for many years, Shang cafe is still the best Szechuan food in the Bay Area. The bean jelly noodle is very refreshing cold dish Boiled eel, ham, tripe mix in red oil is very taste with good portion read more

Authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices. I especially like the thousand year egg here. Staff is friendly and efficient. However they are pretty busy on weekends so there might be a wait. Some other good dishes: pork kidney, sour fish, braised chicken read more

Shang Cafe - Thousand year egg - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been coming to Shang Cafe regularly ever since we fell in love with the same group's other spots -- Hunan Impression, Eastly, Ping's Bistro -- and this West San Jose location holds its own just fine. What keeps us coming back is how well they balance heat and flavor. The spice here never feels like a stunt -- it builds alongside real depth and seasoning. The Qiao Jiao Niu Rou (跷脚牛肉) is a standout -- a Sichuan-style boiled beef dish served in a rich, aromatic broth that somehow lands the spice-to-savory ratio perfectly every time. The Shui Zhu Yu (水煮鱼) is also worth ordering; the fish is decent quality, silky in texture, and the numbing chili oil broth does its job well. The restaurant ambient environment is ok and does get crowded often, but honestly that's just a symptom of being good - this place has built a real following in the South Bay. The Orchard Farms lot outside gives you plenty of parking, which takes some of the stress off a busy weekend dinner. One thing to flag: they now auto-include an 18% gratuity on the bill by default, so keep that in mind when you're reviewing the final check. It's easy to miss and double-tip if you're not paying attention. Factor it into your budget upfront and you'll have no surprises. read more

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Excellent place for spice lovers! Food tastes fresh and crispy. The fried shrimp was my favorite, though I wish there were more shrimp in there. Pork ribs and hot pot were a big hit too. Almost all dishes are spicy, but you can request less spicy for most of them. Nice ambiance and friendly staff too, though beware the wait time. read more

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The food was really good, very authentic. The intestines were crispy and the shredded pork was very tender. Services were fast and nice. Ordering process was easy too. read more

Shang Cafe - 干锅肥肠 - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

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We usually go to the one in Fremont, and this one is even better with more choices, friendly staff, and always great food and fresh ingredients. With the other one closing, which was a huge bummer for us, we will frequent this instead. read more

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Quick service and delicious! However, knocking out one star because everything was so overly salty. Flavors were great and overall was a great meal, but the saltiness was so apparent that my whole party said the same thing too. Would come back occasionally when I'm in the mood for sichuan foods! read more

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Szechuan food here was so good using quality ingredients and prepared with precision. We ordered: - Spicy pork intestines 5/5 perfectly crispy and flavored - ma po tofu 5/5 very spicy but perfect with rice - cauliflower with pork 5/5 thinly sliced pork belly and perfect amount of spices Service was minimal but enough since you order from QR code. They will check the order and ask how spicy you want it. It's a clean modern layout. Bathrooms were clean. read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was busy on a Sunday lunch and I see why! Note that it also shares the parking lot with a popular dim sum restaurant so parking can be pretty difficult. I'm glad I came with a group of 5 because it allowed us to try so many different dishes. My favorite were the Boiled Fish Fillet in Green Peppers Soup and Steamed Egg with Minced Pork. Relatively simple dishes but executed sooo well. My friends also LOVE the mapo tofu, but it's a tad too spicy for me. read more

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My new go to spot for Sichuan food in the bay area! We ordered all of our dishes EXTRA HOT so it was VERY spicy. The standout dishes were the couples delight, kungpao chicken, and the cabbage stir fry. Since all the dishes are pretty spicy, I recommend ordering some non spicy dishes as well to pair with the spice liked fried rice and steamed egg. Overall the food is VERY solid and we didn't have to wait and we're seated right away at 6 PM on a saturday. The restaurant is modern, very clean, and service is efficient as well. read more

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My favorite Sichuan restaurant in the Bay Area. Fresh ingredients with authentic cooking, and always easy to customize to personal preference. Highly recommended and would always come back when I crave Sichuan cuisine. read more

Great Sichuan spot, packed but line goes by fast! The spice level is probably one of the most intense I have tried to date out of all the Sichuan spots I have been to, but as a spice lover, its great! But probably not a place to go to if you can't tolerate some heat. They also ask if you need to adjust the spice level if needed, but I feel like the flavor wouldn't be the same if you did. Service is friendly and efficient. Our group's favorite meal of the night was the Spicy Crispy Pork Ribs by far. Perfectly crispy and flavor impressed all of us. Second favorite was the Dan Dan noodles! But overall we enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered, but definitely need to order a vegetable dish next time to buffer the spices . read more

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Food is delicious and I got my favorite spicy noodles and flavor is perfect, we definitely would come back again! read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Frequent customers here for great food, big portion, fast service. will come back again!

I've been here many times, and the quality has always been consistently excellent. The food is delicious every single visit, and the service is always friendly and attentive. My absolute favorite is the Pork Trotter Soup (蹄花湯)--it's incredibly flavorful, comforting, and something I always order. If it's your first time here, I highly recommend trying it! It's definitely one of my favorite Sichuan restaurants in the area, and I'll keep coming back. read more

Bamboo shoots: yummy Pork and asparagus: YUMMMMMMYYYYY Pig kidney stir fry: yumMmmmMyyy beef soup: if the dip is a bit saltier for the beef then even yummier ! anywyas yummmmMmMMmMmmmmy YUMMMY soupy read more

Their app didn't work and told us some items were unavailable when they were not. Other than that, food and service was great. read more

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My favorite Sichuan restaurant in the Bay Area, every dish is tasty, friendly staff, nice ambiance, would recommend to all of my friends~ read more

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Best Chinese cuisine in town! Service is good too. Shang Cafe in San Jose is an excellent destination for authentic Sichuan cuisine. The menu offers bold, flavorful dishes with customizable spice levels, making it ideal for both adventurous diners and those who prefer milder heat. Favorites include mapo tofu, spicy crispy pork ribs, boiled fish, and Dan Dan noodles. The portions are generous, perfect for sharing with family or friends. The restaurant has a clean, modern atmosphere, and the staff are generally friendly and efficient. read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Shang Cafe (香小馆), located right along Bollinger Road on the Cupertino-San Jose border, is a standout destination for diners craving bold, uncompromising Sichuan flavors. Known for its authentic heat and layered use of numbing Sichuan peppercorns, the kitchen excels at specialty dishes like the tender vine-pepper fish (招牌藤椒鱼), spicy sliced beef combination (夫妻肺片), and deeply savory braised chicken with taro. While the dining room is straightforward and wait times can surge during peak weekend hours, the fast-paced service, generous portions, and unapologetically robust seasonings make it a reliable favorite for regional Chinese spice enthusiasts. read more

The food was really good! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and we had a great overall experience. Definitely a nice spot to check out if you're looking for a good meal. read more

The food was fresh, flavorful, and really well prepared. Everything we tried was delicious, and you can tell they put a lot of care into the ingredients and presentation. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to friends. Five stars! read more

Food is so good! Very fresh! Will come again for sure. Really love it. They have non-spicy food for kids too. Great service.

This cafe is the best place for lunch and dinner. I really enjoy here everyday. Everything is perfect. read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

The service was good. They comfiemed our order and made sure we ordered the right items. They let us kmow that it will take a few minutes for the first dish to come out. The food tasted good read more

Shang Cafe - Pork with cabbage - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

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Incredible, authentic Sichuan food! The málà numbing heat is totally on point--the Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil give every dish that real, electric flavor. Definitely coming back whenever I'm craving legitimate spice. read more

My favorite Szechuan cuisine in bay. Very authentic make me think of my mom's cooking. read more

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Yall. This is the best Chinese food you can find in the Bay Area!!! You must get the stir fry cabbage (I forgot to take picture) and the pork ribs! I promise you it will be a meal you won't forget!! The servers speak Chinese and English and ordering is via an app! read more

Shang Cafe - Green pepper fish - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

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My friend recommended it to me, and I liked it a lot. People here are nice and very efficient. We had to wait for a bit but it wasn't that bad. All the dishes were so good. It really is better than a lot of places in SF. I can taste the authenticity and thoughts behind those dishes. You can also have some rare dishes here. I would definitely come back to try more. The place itself also reflects how Chinese people would decorate a restaurant. Everything is so Chinese. read more

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The food was delicious, and even the steam rice was surprisingly good -- definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

Shang Cafe - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered 3 dishes, all of which were very tasty, although a bit pricey. Most of them were spicy. My favorite was the Spicy Crispy Pork Ribs, which were seasoned well and perfectly fried. The Lettuce Stem Salad was my second favorite. The lettuce stems were crispy, and the level of spiciness was just right. Although the food was good, the wait time for the dishes was quite long, which was a drawback. read more

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第一次来，感觉不错 也有不辣的菜，适合给小朋友点 点评还有字数要求呢 seems English is easier to read more

Great food, cant wait to come back. Love the spices and flavors here. Seated very fast

Authentic Chinese food, must try it if you love spicy food. Kids like the beef soup with white radish.

Very nice and traditional sichuan food. We order the "mao cai" and its a hot pot with good taste meat and vegetables

Would recommend going to the restaurant! The food is good and authentic. And the service is good.

This was my first time at this restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious. I think it's the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in the Bay Area. read more

Shang Cafe - 现炸黄金小酥肉(配蘸料) - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California