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Sweet Home Kitchen

3.9 (88 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Peter X.

Small restaurant in a small plaza. Authentic flavors and a good option for non spicy Chinese food. However a few dishes were bland and I don't feel like there's anything that makes this place stand out. I was satisfied but not wowed.

Nanjing noodles
Jinan L.

Looking for some good Nanjing duck noodles soup, we find this place in San Jose. It's in a small plaza and there are roughly 10 tables inside. It's slightly understaffed that the owner has to handle ordering, bringing dishes and check out altogether. The dishes come with a good portion, nonetheless to say, it's slightly expensive too. We order a half of duck and two noodles, ending up to be $40-50 per person. The dishes are all too salty for us. In addition, we doubted that they put too much MSG that we don't feel comfortable with our throats the next day.

Shanghai rice cake w/ mustard green
Amy B.

It is an unassuming restaurant (more like a take out fast food place) couple doors down from Dan Izakaya. We went there for lunch and we were the only people eating in. They did have a lot togo order though. We ordered the Nanjang salt duck because of all the raved reviews on yelp and we were not disappointed. It did not taste fatty at all. Also ordered Pork Belly with tofu skin knots, eggplant with garlic sauce and the Shanghai rice cake with mustard green. All the food tasted good and the portion was decent. I would have to go back to try other dishes. They do seem to have a good variety of dishes, from green onion cake to dim sum.

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Minimum ingredients huge price on 炸酱面. A bit of sauce, a bit of julian cur cucumber and some noodles will set you back $15. No other vegetables and no meat. Be aware that this restaurant does not serve Old Beijing style dry noodle with sauce and you will feel cheated.

Yelp spicy chicken pic.
Jaime M.

My son and I have been on a quest to find a good Chinese restaurant. We did not one here. The restaurant is not very clean. The glass entry door alone hasn't been cleaned for ages. Not a good sign. The food was horrible. I showed the waiter their Yelp pictures of dishes we were interested in. He confirmed they were correct. They were nothing like the pictures. Moreover the Salt and Pepper pork ribs were burned and the chili chicken came in tiny pieces rather that the appetizing looking strips in the picture. (comp pics attached) Chow main was overly sweet and had way too cooking wine used.

Soy braised pork leg
Julie W.

We've been buying the steamed buns since last year; our family members including kids like their 'baozi' which are made home style with slightly chewy dough filled generously with various meat and/or vegetarian fillings. Kids primarily like the pork and cabbage bao while all others are yummy too. Fresh made ones are $2 each/frozen from previous day are $1.5 each with limited choices. Recently we ventured into the family combo of three dishes chosen from a list for $45 cash (price raised from $40 since May 1st). We've tried three times so far and were mostly happy with the food. They are quite generous with the potions, not overly seasoned, nothing too fancy but decent home cooked style dishes. Certain dishes such as mushu pork can be greasy so we had to drain the extra oil before eating... Last night we ordered the soy braised pork leg as one of the three dishes and was very impressed with the quality and the huge quantity. Service is very friendly and efficient, this is a family owned business offering reasonably priced, good quality food. Will be back again when we wanted some varieties without having to do more shopping and cooking.

$40 for 3 items to go menu
Victor L.

$40 for 3 dishes takeout and cash only. I was pleasantly surprised they included rice. This is a really good deal and I commend them for offering decent Chinese family meals. I got the salt and pepper fish, Shanghai pork ribs, and Mongolian beef. For food taste, it's about 3.5 stars. My wife didn't like the pork but I did. It was a little sweet and slightly tangy. There are lots of little rib bones so it's a bit messy to eat. The Mongolian beef lacked a little flavor and kick, but the fish was pretty good. We air fried it at home and glad we did because you can see there is a lot of oil in them. I love the no frills ordering (+0.5 star). The transaction was very quick. I don't even remember if they took my name or gave me a receipt. They confirmed my order, gladly took my $40, and I came back 15 minutes later all ready to go.

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Toilet Expert T.

Toilet is little slippery, but at least it is clean when I get in. Not many places offer duck blood vermicelli soup. I do think the soup is a little bit lack of flavor and too much white pepper. On the good side, you can get really full with this and they provide Vinegar and spicy oil for you. It is a little bit hot inside, I should they open fan or something during day time. Toilet: 3/5 little bit slippery Food: 4/5 duck blood is my favorite Staff: friendly, feel free to chat with them.

Menu (takeout special)
Kevin T.

A hidden gem of a family shop, serving delicious Chinese food at pretty affordable prices. It's a fairly small spot, but it's homey with a hectic energy inside. Full menu spread is huge, but they hit up all the Nanjing notes pretty well (like duck blood and salted duck) and even get the spicy stuff from elsewhere pretty darn good too. Definitely a keeper; when I finished the meal I just wanted to try out other dishes of theirs! It's not a huge place, but service was curteous when speaking with staff, even if they'll possibly shout back to the kitchen ask if they still have certain dishes. I personally love that feel, but to each their own. Hot tea is complimentary, which I swear is getting to be more a rarity in California these days, lovely mellow with grassy notes. Flavors run strong on salt with a touch of sweet and generally well balanced throughout. =Salted Duck - 5/5 I was hoping to get roasted duck, but they ran out so we went with the Nanjing regional specialty of salt water duck. This boi is so plump and juicy it's pretty easy to get hooked if you're into game meats, though it's admittedly hard to eat too much due to the saltiness. I know not of legitimate flavor profiles beyond the basics, but it was darn good. FYI, whole duck also literally means whole duck, head and neck included. =XLB - 4/5 My only real critique is unfortunately their propensity to leak as the dough is a tad thin, as on the flavor front it's all full marks. It's not the greatest when you ~30% leaks but these were very much on point. At this price it's kind of bonkers that you're getting some pretty legit dumplings with one heck of a meaty bite and hearty soup to them. =Stir fried string beans (spicy) - 5/5 Surprisingly spicy! They had the full complement of dried peppers and sichuan peppercorn and the beans were seared well. Some of the pieces were dare I say too dry but the crunchy bits grew on me over the course of the meal. Could stand to be a bit less salty but still excellent dish. =Twice cooked pork loin - 5/5 Looks spicy but ends up having a moderate amount of heat. Whoever is stir-frying stuff up has excellent skill, you can definitely taste the wonderful aromas of the dish as you dig in. I'd liken this to the chinese equivalent of having *really* well done home fries, where you get taters that are just so soaked with greasy flavor goodness it's absolutely heavenly. Sort of. With slices of porky bits floating about.

Stephen C.

Food is flavored perfectly. Not too much salt, sugar or oil. Was surprised to have some good diversity of foods and still made authentically. Service is swift and courteous. We've been here twice and feel the quality is decent with great value. The inside of the restaurant is simple and clean. This is an easy go to for their family meal offer. Perfect for the nights we just can't cook and want a homey meal.

Pork soup dumpling
Jaime F.

We came to the area wanting to try out Dan Izakaya, but there was a long wait. We walked by this hidden gem and saw the food pictures looked delicious, so we decided to dine-in. There was not a lot of people sitting inside, but there were a lot of people getting take out. We ordered pork soup dumplings, Nanjing salted chicken, mixed fried rice and green onion pancake. It was a lot of carbs and filled us up since we were starving. The nanjing salted chicken was the highlight. There's maybe not a lot of places that do it this well. It is a lukewarm style dish and the flavor of the salt on the tender duck was delicious. The dough from the green onion pancake and XLB had a nice chewy texture, very homestyle-like. I would pass on the fried rice next time. This is a family run restaurant and very cozy vibe. It was inexpensive for the Bay Area and we just spent around $50 for the meal. Would definitely come back and try their other dishes. They have talented chefs and it is a good spot to go to or have take out, to enjoy something similar to a home-cooked meal.

Sunil R.

This is a tiny restaurant and very popular based on how crowded it was. The menu looked authentic and it does not have the usual American Chinese food like sweet and sour chicken. I picked up some chow mein and dumplings and they were very good. The lady who helped me was very nice.

Broccoli chicken and white rice
Sasha F.

okay so I was beyond hungry.... I may or may not have eaten before taking this photo but the food was AMAZING! Service was also very fast! And the staff were incredibly happy, serving food with a smile that's all a customer could ask for ! pretty great pricing too! I spend $19 and some change. Not only is this dinner but also lunch for tomorrow since I'll have leftovers for sure.

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Family run restaurant. Delicious food and good services too. The salty duck highly recommended!

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Very authentic Nanjing roast duck and fried pork skin noodle!!!!! Owner very kind! No wait at Saturday night!! Good vibe! Highly recommend!

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Serious Dumpling 正经生煎

Serious Dumpling 正经生煎

4.0(1.3k reviews)
5.4 mi•Downtown
•$$
Free parking
Free WiFi

On the HANGRY, we stumbled into this restaurant. These are the kindest servers. They had great…read morerecommendations, were accommodating, and showed lovely empathy for a solo adult with two cranky 8 year olds. The girls devoured the garlic noodles. Not a single strand left! That's unusual for my girls and I was so happy they ate! I put away the dumplings & green beans. There were plenty leftovers for the next day lunch. The food was a touch salty. However, not enough to be deterred from going back. Small and yet spacious place. The 4 stars is simply because my go to dumpling place cannot be beat. Altho I'd rather eat here for the wonderful servers & ambiance compared to dingy Dumpling Capitol. We were stuffed and not able to indulge in the dessert dumplings. The ube & chocolate combo sounds fantastic. I will make it a point to save room the next time we hit up San Pedro square and sap center!

The name does not live up to the hype because they were not serious about customer satisfaction…read morefrom my experience. If you're going to be paying $60-$70 for two people, you would at least expect your food not to be burnt and the staff not be rude! I have been looking forward to going to this place for two years, it was a birthday dinner and I was so disappointed by my experience. I understand that it's downtown San Jose and we came in the evening, so maybe that's just how closing staff is. First off when we were seated, I asked to be moved to a more comfortable's table because the chairs were really uncomfortable for me. The staff seemed irritated and said "I guess" which was the first red flag because it's nerve-racking enough to ask for a special request and to be met with an unprofessional answer like that was disheartening. Secondly, two orders of dumplings came out burnt, which was seriously disappointing. We could barely eat them. We didn't end up finishing them. I brought this up to staff. He told me they weren't burnt and that's just how they are. I know the difference between burnt and browned and these were definitely burnt hard on the bottom and inedible. He begrudgingly told me well "I'm sorry but you'd still would have to pay for another order". I don't think that's fair at all so I said "it's fine were ok" I don't wanna give this company any more of my money anyway if this is how they treat their customers. Lastly, once we were done with our food and paid the check, the man came back to our table and asked us if there was anything he could do for us and how if we enjoyed our meal this felt like a slap in the face after everything I've already asked of him that he refused and denied and being met with a disingenuous offer just felt petty. All in all, I wouldn't go here if you're looking for food that is not burnt Service that is helpful and hospitable. Andexperience that is anything above fast casual dining.

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China Delight Restaurant

4.0(718 reviews)
10.4 mi•Anderson, Santa Teresa
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This place has been in my saved restaurants for quite some time now and decided to finally give it…read morea shot and wow I am very impressed! Modernized china food takeout restaurant and I'm referring to the look from outside and inside the food itself was 10/10 authentic. The food is amazing we got the Salt and pepper wings - Nic big pieces of chicken wings perfectly fried and seasoned 5/5 Chicken fried rice - nice smoky flavorful great taste 5/5 Chicken chow mein - Nice thin noodles tossed with vegetables. I did enjoy it but not my absolute favorite I feel like it was missing a bit more soy sauce for my liking but it was good so can't complain too much 4/5 Orange chicken - Saucy , Crispy , Flavorful pieces of chicken tossed in orange peel sauce my favorite 5/5 beef in hoisin sauce - slices of thin beef tossed in a hosin based sauce with sautéed vegetables while again not my first choice (I had my daughter with me so no spice on food was mandatory) it was good but lacked some type of flavor for my liking but it wasn't bad if I wasn't into spice I could see myself going for this dish 3.5/5 Overall I would definitely come back and will be back to try different dishes for my first time here I was really impressed! No complaints whatsoever and shoutout the staff for the service very helpful welcoming and attentive even with the restaurant being pretty busy

Family was dying to take me here after our old Chinese go-to spot went down hill. Never even knew…read morethis place existed but I'd say it's a pretty decent Chinese option in Southside San Jose. Family made a reservation and sat at just a normal table but I shortly requested a table with a Lazy Susan. Wanted to make the experience more fun for my family. Starting off we got the egg drop soup which was not super flavorful, it was really watered down. Beef and Broccoli, sesame chicken was good though. Honey Walnut shrimp was okay, didn't like the sauce on it too much. Fried rice and egg rolls were good. I would recommend

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Evergreen Panda - Beef chow fun

Evergreen Panda

3.9(712 reviews)
10.5 mi•Heritage, Evergreen
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First time I've personally visited Evergreen Panda and I ain't mad…read more My sister and cousin have been returning customers from time to time and with our fam planning a movie night screening of Toy Story 5, we wanted eats that wouldn't require any utensils. Due to my family being a big fan of EP's salt & pepper shrimp so we decided to go with the [very Tik Tok famous] salt & pepper chicken wings. First and foremost, don't even bother trying to call in and place your orders. The staff leaves the line off the hook leaving you with a busy tone FOREVER!!!!!!!!! I kid you not, we made multiple attempts within the span of a couple of hours and each time it was the same. Make the drive, stand in the long line, and verbally place your orders. The parking situation wasn't too bad but the flow of traffic at Evergreen Panda is soooo real. Come patient or go elsewhere. Known primarily for being a Chinese take-out joint, this eatery layout it basic as it comes. You will find a few tables along both sides and the center left bare to house the large crowds standing around to place orders. Food is cooked to each order, ensuring your food to be piping hot. Portions are hefty, food is good, and you aren't spending an arm and a leg. Customer service is hit or miss but try not to take it personally. Come for the food and take the sass on the side as a little bit of entertainment. 4 Stars! The chicken was delicious- crispy, moist, and flavorful. With that said, the seasoning was inconsistent since some wings were left a lot saltier than others. Nothing a nice heaping of rice won't fix. I'd definitely come back.

Small dine in area but almost everyone here is ordering for takeout. Walk in and you see ordering…read morewindows and a pickup table. They do phone orders and are cash and physical card only. Takes about 20 mins for the food when ordering in person. I've also ordered on the phone and have an accurate time of 45 minutes. The salt and pepper wings are amazing. Super crispy and aromatic. Lots of grilled onions and jalapeños on the crispy wings. Salt and pepper fish is very similar but with fried fish if you prefer fish. I got the walnut shrimp and it is on the citrus side but still solid. Crispy as well. The HK style chowmein had good gravy sauce on it and went well with the crispy noodles. Good portions here. Service may seem rude but gets everything done. Restaurant waiting area was hot inside.

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Home Eat

4.6(1.3k reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$
8 years in business
Speaks Mandarin

Sometimes you need to leave a 5 star review as a way to memorialize a restaurant experience that…read moreyou'd like to be unforgettable. Usually you might remember the experience, an entree, but the name will elude you. Home Eat is a memorable name, and while it isn't a phrase that we might use often, it feels like a perfect encapsulation of the feeling of eating here, even if I've never eaten like this in my home or in any. Known for the chicken wings, yes, but try more. You may eat like a king or queen with just a few orders, and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best Chinese cuisine I've ever sampled. Great service too: fast and friendly.

This rating mainly for the service. The Mexican dude acting as a host was so inflexible and non…read morecustomer-oriented. I asked an inside table, not unreasonable considering I had four people and two physically restrained. He flat-out refused citing that's for five people even though tables were empty. The older female staff granted us right away. They need more training in how to communicate with customers and be accommodating and considerate. Later on this unprofessional amateur gave me a dissaproving look. Since when did the service become a dumpster fire?? Did he buy this place? Definitely taking ownership in a twisted manner. Remember Customers are always right in almost any circumstances. Your job is to make me happy. Food was still ok. There was no service yet they engerly expect you to tip them 18% for non existent service. What a lazy place.

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Home Eat - The view from our table towards the front of the restaurant

The view from our table towards the front of the restaurant

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May Flower Restaurant - Fried eggplant

May Flower Restaurant

3.8(393 reviews)
0.4 mi•West San Jose
•$$

Not the same Mayflower that I went to growing up but this place did NOT disappoint…read more We were in the mood for dim sum on the way to the T&T grocery store opening and yelp brought us here. We walked in right at opening to a completely empty dining room. Instead of leaving, we browsed the menu and ordered XLB, pot stickers, jelly fish, and pea sprouts (my personal fav) so glad we didn't leave! The XLB are a nice size, with each precious dumpling cradled in its own foil wrapper for maximum soup retention. The potstickers were full of flavor, packed with protein, delicately wrapped, and had the crispiest, golden bottoms! Jelly fish was fresh and the pea sprouts were a hit! The poor owner answering the phones made sure (in all languages) to inform folks calling in that there were a different May Flower than the other place-felt terrible for her but also understood the importance of differentiating right up front. I can only imagine the number of misorders they have probably dealt with. By the time we were done, the dining room was filled with a mix of what seemed like regulars, locals, large groups of families, small groups of friends... this feels like we stumbled upon a tiny hole in the wall restaurant where everyone who has been before just knows the quality and taste they are going to be getting! Highly recommend you check this place out for a dine in or take out order!

Mayflower was the first Chinese restaurant I visited when I moved to the bayarea. After more than…read more15 years I decided it was time to check them out again. This is one of the handful of American Chinese restaurants that stood the test of time. As is typical of these places, there was an old lady manning the counter and also acting as the server. And as is typical of these places, there was table at the end where they were prepping the fruits and veggies. It's truly remarkable how they are all similar in these ways! We got a couple of dishes and they came out at lightning speed. * Chowmein-3/5- delicious with lots of umami flavor but shockingly greasy. I mean I am used to oily noodles but this one exceeded some limits. *crispy salt and pepper eggplant-3/5- I had a stellar version of this dish at another restaurant in Sunnyvale and was stoked when I saw this on the menu here. Unfortunately it was a poor representation of the dish I loved there. The batter was too much and the dish felt heavy. The hot oil or sauce they had felt old and extremely vinegary as well, I would recommend avoiding it.

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May Flower Restaurant - Interior of restaurant very clean

Interior of restaurant very clean

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Fried chicken with bones

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