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Sweet Home Kitchen

3.9 (88 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
Closed • 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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One Fish Raw Bar - That uni was so yummy

One Fish Raw Bar

4.7(266 reviews)
2.1 mi
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Awesome spot for fresh and innovative seafood dishes, both cooked and raw! The menu changes daily…read morebased on what they have, and isn't released until 30 minutes before they open. I was craving oysters and noticed they had a happy hour, that luckily include oysters on the afternoon we were going. I'm not sure if they always have them, but noticed quite a few pictures of them, so they might be a pretty good staple on the menu. We ordered almost everything on the happy hour menu; bar nuts, oysters, salmon kebab, tuna loin, calamari, and fish ribs. Each dish was unique and well thought out. The oysters had a rhubarb vinaigrette and came with a little piece of citrus and some edible flowers, the calamari a Thai dipping sauce, and the tuna loin pieces of pineapple, chopped cashews, and a salsa. There wasn't a single boring dish in sight. We liked everything we got, but a few things stood out more than the rest. Favorites were the oysters, tuna loin, and salmon kebab. I would get most again if the menu was similar, I might skip the calamari and got for more raw dishes the next time.

Overall tasty, but small portions and pricey…read more Little neck clams: 6/10, some were chewy West Coast oysters: 9/10 Huachinango Snapper: 8/10 Hokkaido Scallops: 9/10 Kanpachi: 8/10 Chowder: 8/10 Duck liver mousse: 10/10, wish they served it with more Madeline's Corn bread: 7/10 Mussel toast: 7/10; kids loved it. Sauce was a bit salty Branzino half: 9/10; eaten like a lettuce cup; deliciously roasted and seasoned

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One Fish Raw Bar - Razor clams - $10 each and underwhelming - especially if you've had the fresh ones from Spain

Razor clams - $10 each and underwhelming - especially if you've had the fresh ones from Spain

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Short ribs

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Locanda Sorrento

4.1(942 reviews)
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First time trying Locanda Sorrento, and I'm so glad we did!…read more We came on a Friday without a reservation and were fortunate enough to get a table before it got really busy. Within about 30 minutes, the restaurant was packed, so I definitely recommend making a reservation if you're planning to come during busy hours. For drinks, we ordered the Spritz and a glass of Pinot Grigio. For food, we tried the Fall Pear Burrata Salad with a side of chicken and the Cacio e Pepe V. Since we were sharing both dishes, our server was so kind and thoughtful enough to have the kitchen separate the portions and bring each of us our own plate. I really appreciated that extra touch! Both dishes were full of flavor, and we honestly had zero complaints. I can definitely say I found my new spot for pasta! But the dish that really stole the show for me was the Fall Pear Burrata Salad. The combination of flavors was incredible, and the fresh, authentic olive oil made such a noticeable difference. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. They also offer gluten-free pasta substitutions, which is a great option for those who need it. As for the service, everyone was very welcoming and attentive. Our experience from start to finish was wonderful, and we're definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu. Parking-wise, there is plenty of street parking as well as parking lots nearby, but it can get packed on busy days, so keep that in mind when planning your visit. Overall, a great first experience at Locanda Sorrento. Great food, wonderful service, and definitely a place I'll be returning to!

This is the best pizza I had so far in the west coast. The ingredients are fresh, the crust is not…read moretoo thin or thick, the flavor is well balanced. 5/5 The ragu has generous portions of short ribs and sausage. The pasta was a little too Al dente for our taste. The sauce is good and well seasoned. 4/5 The burrata special appetizer is good but costs about the same as an entrée. 3/5 The ambiance is nicely decorated and clean. Customer service is good. They have 6 other restaurants around the Bay Area. I will definitely be back just for the pizza and try the other restaurants.

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Locanda Sorrento - The lovely back dining room

The lovely back dining room

Locanda Sorrento - Tiramisu cross-section

Tiramisu cross-section

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Master Oh's - Gal Bak

Master Oh's

4.3(215 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Food is absurdly good!! I truly love this place. I really…read morelove korean food out of all I've tried I am amazed by how good it is every time!! Service is amazing as well they give you multiple side dishes which as amazing as well! Ambiance feels like home I truly understand why it gets full and over all just WOW! Servings are big for 3 people the tteokbokki is really filling with a side of rice.

Very belated review... Been here actually several times and will finally provide a review of out…read morelast visit! Overall one of my favorite places - finally got to try the Korean marinated crab and I love they offer a soy version - not spicy!! My only complaint is the crab is so small :( Tasty but small... I love they give you a little bowl of rice with various toppings to mix and eat together - definitely enhances the textures and flavors! Love their cold noodle soup - the noodles are perfect and it really hits the spot as perfect comfort food - especially great on a hot sunny day!! Love their bon chon - everything they offer is delicious with so much variety! I think a must have is their beef pancake. I usually get their seafood pancake but decided to try the beef! What a surprise. Tender with crispy crunch on the outside - it was SO GOOD... way better than their seafood version which I think doesn't have enough seafood but this one is ALL BEEF - can't hide with batter... All time favorite and our go to when craving Korean food! Service is good - they make sure we have our water filled and bonchons refreshed!! :)

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Master Oh's - Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22)

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Soy sauce marinated crab

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