I tried the bbq pork, roast pork, and roast duck, and unfortunately none of them were good. Everything tasted very bland and plain, with very little flavor. The meats felt like they were missing proper seasoning and didn't taste fresh. The biggest disappointment was the roast pork. It's supposed to have that crispy, crunchy skin, but this one was just soft and lacked any texture, which completely ruined it. Also, don't believe every food influencer hyping this place up. It did not live up to expectations at all. Overall, I would not recommend ordering these items. I was really disappointed because I expected much better quality. read more

Cashier and butcher are always friendly and welcoming. The roast duck, roasted pork and char siu are spot on, flavorful, crispy, and fresh. Dim sum is what you expect from a fast take out dim sum joint, large portioned, meaty. Quick grab and go with no seating. read more

A friend brought some Roast Duck from Uncle Quan's Kitchen to a potluck and we were able to try some of the duck. It was flavorful and crispy, yet not greasy at all. He usually buys it from here. Support your local business. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Roast Duck - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Funny how everyone else I see in the reviews come here for duck and roast pork, meanwhile I'm over here always ordering their offal soup. Hehe. I guess it's just a great pick me up. The soup with tripe and tendon just makes me feel warm and I pair it with the lotus wrapped sticky rice just cuz for me there's a balance. Not much for me to say regarding service since this place is just a a buffet pickup. But I'm just glad the team that works here are friendly and nice. read more

I've never actually been here..but my dad always buys duck from here and it's so juicy, fatty, and meaty!!! I love duck!!! I've literally ate 4 ducks in the past week. I'm not even exaggerating 2 ducks from here and 2 from some other place. The duck here has to be top 5 in San Jose as of today for me. If that changes I'll update the review. Their Lo Mai Gai (sticky rice with meat in lotus leaf wrap) is also really good!!! Can't wait to go here one day to see what else they have. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Duck duck duck duck duck duck duck!!! So good!!! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Uncle Quan has been my new go to place for roasted duck and pork! The pork skin is always crunchy and the meat is juicy! But my favorite is the roasted duck! They are meaty ducks but doesn't have too much fat like some of the other bbq places. I can't speak for their other dishes since I only go here for those two bbq items but I see people often buy the hot deli items. Small shop, only to-go style. Make sure you stand in line or people will try to cut in front of you. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I stopped here one afternoon, they have a variety of roasted meats such as roasted duck, roasted pig, and BBQ pork. They also sell some dim sum items too. The meats here are okay, decent and prices are good. Especially the rice plate combos. Also want to note; it is my first time trying Cantonese bbq in San Jose and am comparing it to other places I've had in the west coast. read more

This establishment consists of a counter to order meat and a cash register. It looks reasonably clean. One of the two employees--the one handling the meat and cutting it-- spoke enough English for me to place my order. You could also just signal a number corresponding to the item on the menu though so you'd be fine ordering either way. The prices seemed very reasonable. I was debating attempting to make BBQ pork myself and now with this place I know I never will. It all tasted delicious. It was exactly what I was craving. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - 3.5 lbs of the bbq pork and a half duck. Total cost ~$50. All of it tasted so, so delicious. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I found this place on Yelp as my boyfriend and I were craving Pecking Duck. Parking was super limited and the plaza was packed for a Saturday (early morning). There were so many people jumping the line and I didn't get a chance to order. I waited about 15-20 minutes before leaving because the staff didn't pay attention to those who were actually in line. There were others behind me who were also upset that didn't get to order as they were all waiting in line. Customer service: Zero stars - I didn't like that no one greeted us and they ignored us when we told them about the line. While others who walked in got priority for some reason. I also observed that the place itself wasn't as clean and no one was wearing gloves. I won't be returning. I definitely don't like leaving bad reviews but it's hard when no one is communicating and having a system for everyone to equally order and base it on who's been waiting in line vs just serving whoever they want first. read more

Terrible service. They allowed multiple people to cut us in line and ignored serving us. They have no system for ordering food. People will just cut you and start screaming out their order. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. It is not foreigner friendly and they service only Asian people first. Don't come here if you don't speak their language or look like it. read more

My family and I found out about this place from a family friend. We like the BBQ pork and the steamed chicken. Will try other items. The place appears to be clean when compared to others. We have been here a few times already. read more

I decided to stop by this place since it was fairly new and I was craving some crispy pork belly. It's a nice little spot for crispy pork belly and braised cuttlefish, and it's conveniently located near our house. The shop is in a busy area next to an Asian market, so parking can be a bit of a hassle, but it's not too bad. I love coming here for the braised cuttlefish. You can ask them to cut it into strips so you can take it home and stir-fry it. We usually do a fish sauce style dish and it's amazing~ The crispy pork belly is also tasty, not too overpowering with five spice like some other places. Sometimes the skin isn't as crunchy as I'd like, but it's still very good overall. The staff here are always super friendly and sweet. I always called ahead and today when I called in. The lady at the front was kind enough to save me the last piece of braised cuttlefish! The butcher is also very nice. Everyone I've interacted with so far has been helpful and welcoming. They also serve dim sum, which we haven't tried yet but we definitely plan to next time! read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Braised Cuttlefish - $18 for 1 lb - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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Their roast duck and roast pork are very good. Their dim sum dishes are solid. Good service too!! Nothing special to say about the place since it's a take out place but it is clean and easy to access. Parking is a little tight but be patient and spots open up pretty fast. read more

The best duck in the area!!! Sooo good and the roast pork was fire too! We drive all the way from Fresno

I was excited to try the dim sum here. I haven't been to stores where they'd chop delicious looking ducks and pork so I may give that a try next time. But I have to say that I might not try the dim sum again unless I'm craving dim sum really badly. Even though when I was eating it, everything tasted delicious, I ended up with a massive headache after I took a nap. I may have been dehydrated but I usually get headache or groggy feelings after having dim sum that are heavily salted or with msg. :/ I really don't know. I will try not taking a nap after eating dim sum and drink lots of water next time. Service and ambiance were great otherwise! read more

Absolutely an authentic and amazing Cantonese restaurant. The food tastes very right. The portion is generous and the price is good. It's a take out only restaurant and there's no table or seat though. read more

This review is for takeout: Dim sum is legit good - had shui mai, seafood shui mai, har gow and chicken feet. Pork and preserved egg porridge - very good too! Service: Packaging was secure and safe to ensure the food didn't get tampered with. Can't speak to ambiance yet, but if the takeout represents quality, I'd recommend it! read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Dimsum and porridge - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my family's go to place for any type of chinese bbq. Their heo quay (roast pork) is super juicy and the skin perfectly crispy compared to other places in sj where when you pick up later in the day the meat is all dried out and skin kinda leathery. I like their char sui pork bcus its a perfect balance of fat to meat and it isnt overly chewy. My parents like their duck and compared to other places the duck has more meat. Customer service is decent, they greet you, take your order and you pay. My issue is they didnt have hargow at an hour after opening.. I wanted dimsum for work that day I went in, so I had to settle for an order of shui mai and I got a rice plate with 2 meats. All in all, good quality meats, delicious food. read more

Everything was so bad there.... old food made my stomach feel so bad ... dont buy anything here read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Old food... weird taste ... please don't buy from this restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Located in a very busy strip plaza, where Lee's is at. The grocery store. I would not come between 9:30AM-1PM on Saturdays and Sundays. I drive a compact car but I would not risk the true stereotypes going in and out of this parking lot. Accepts cards. The ladies behind the counter were swift and friendly. The lady that started grabbing our food speaks Vietnamese and Chinese. The lady that rung me up only spoke Chinese. They offer basic delectable dim sum, even chicken feet! I was sad to learn they do not offer rice roll (banh cuon) though. There are frozen buns to purchase in the cooler. They also sell BBQ meats and rice plates. I have not been able to find a place that offers tripe. I did not try the fried rice. The har gow has a slightly thick skin. Deliciously chewy and light. The shrimp was aromatic. It had a mild sesame aftertaste. The shiu mai did not have the traditional grated carrots, but it was meaty, juicy, and so comforting. The shrimp fried tofu was a bit greasy, but it's fried so what should I expect!? Order it fresh or take the time to reheat it in your air fryer for 3-5 minutes for the crispiness. We will be back. I am glad Gavin wanted dim sum this past Monday. read more

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I used to order from Uncle Quan's, when they were on DoorDash. After they dropped off DoorDash, I just never seemed to go to the actual store. I finally went to find it, and I'm so glad I did. I always ordered the BBQ Pork. It was just as delicious as I remembered. Now, I quite often order 3 lbs of BBQ Pork because my whole family love it. The owners are super friendly, and recognize me when I walk in. The many times I've been in there, I recognize several customers who have been there the same time on previous visits. It leads me to believe they have many repeat customers. It doesn't surprise me, as BBQ Pork and Roast Pork tend to be big items. If you find yourself on Senter Rd, stop in and get some BBQ pork. You won't regret it. They also have whole chickens, cut up chicken, and for those who like it, they have pig heads. They also have hot lunch items like noodles, soup, and many more yummy items. Check out Uncle Quan's for some very tasty food. They don't have tables, they're basically a walk in, buy your food, and walk out. On weekends, they have been known to have a long line, but it's worth standing in that line! read more

3.5-4 stars but rounding up for very reasonable prices for the portions. Uncle Quan's Kitchen joins the busy strip mall in the Lee's Supermarket plaza. They have dim sum options, as well as Chinese BBQ and pre-made buns (in their refrigerator). They weren't busy yet at noon on a Sunday, and I tried: -Fried Taro Cake (2/$4.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=41sM4XjYaaXsh0AFaigXbg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Really good version of fried taro cake, and I loved all the fresh taro they used. The filling was flavorful, but I did wish there was slightly more filling. I would still get this again if craving fried taro cake. -2 Item BBQ Rice Plate ($11.99, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Kiu899kZ69iOZ6gmerKElg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid rice plate, especially for the price. I liked their BBQ pork (flavorful and cooked well) slightly more than the roast duck (flavorful but the skin could've been a little crispier, and some pieces of duck were a tiny bit dry), but I would still order both again. Staff were still wearing masks. No seating options were available. Parking in this lot is usually ok; the spots are more difficult to find close to Uncle Quan's, but there are usually a lot more options on the other side of the plaza. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - 2 Item BBQ Rice Plate ($11.99)- 4/5 stars - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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Saw this spot when I was doing some grocery shopping and decided to try it because I was craving some good dim sum and bbq! I ordered 2 combo plates with duck and char siu as well as chicken feet, Galbi and shu mai. We got our food really fast with friendly service (I don't speak Chinese or Vietnamese so was worried at first but they were very accommodating!) All of the food tasted amazing and fresh at a reasonable price. Also 10/10 logo, I also did Uncle Quan's thumbs up while eating their food read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - 2 combo plates, 1 order of shu mai, chicken feet and Galbi - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great place to pick up roast pork or roast duck. Apparently there is 2 lines (dim sum line & roast pork & duck another line) Communication can be a challenge. read more

They use a plastic chopping block, not healthy to ingest plastic, I am surprised the food health department allow them to use a plastic chopping block. read more

Decent dim sum with decent price. Not many options for dim sum, but they have pha lau, which is not often found. Their fried dish is well-fried style, slightly golden and very crunchy; if you're into that. Fast service. Store is bright and clean. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend char sui. Five stars for the char sui, also known as BBQ pork, which had the right amount of meat to fat ratio, good flavor, tender, and cooked carmelization /slight burnt texture, which I like. (The board had an extensive list of meats, and the window display showed peking duck, chicken, roasted pork etc.) About eight people in front of me in line so we had to wait quite a bit. (It was my mistake for coming on a Sunday around 12:45pm. I found decent parking in the lot but lots of cars were double parked or parked in a red lane). Variety of dim sum--what is on display in the hot stations is what is left. That included chow mein, fried rice, beef stew, some other kind of stew with meat, taro, and fried shrimp balls. In the back is a container with soup as well as a large cabinet of har gow and sui mui. I agree with the yelper who said, "The har gow has a slightly thick skin. Deliciously chewy and light. The shrimp was aromatic. It had a mild sesame aftertaste. The shiu mai did not have the traditional grated carrots, but it was meaty, juicy, and so comforting." The har gow was $5 for 3 and sui mui (pork or chicken) was $4.50 for 3. They were really good size dim sum for reasonable prices. The beef stew (which showed up on my receipt as special beef sirloin) had a five spice flavor and a little spice. My recommendation is for people to get a number when they are waiting in line. One guy came in after me, but because he knew one of the ladies working and they spoke in Vietnamese (she spoke both Chinese and Vietnamese), he "cut" and was served before me. He took the other fried taro "football" that was suppose to be mine!! The guy who served me spoke Cantonese and was very nice. He was friendly, prompt, and commented on me being a good daughter to buy lunch for my parents. This is a "takeout" only place as no seating is available. TIP: As of Oct 16, you will get 10% off your order, if it totals at least $20, which is easy to do. Credit cards accepted for over $20. read more

Roasted duck and roasted pork were ordered on my visit. Meats ran leaner compared with other places. The roasted pork was a tad on the saltier side but the duck was of better quality compared with other Asian bbq joints. One can find other bbq'd/roasted meats in addition to several dim sum offerings. UQK is cleaner than their competition and the food being a notch higher in quality. Business is conducted in English, Cantonese and Vietnamese. read more

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The store is convenient as it's on my way home but the taste of food is so so. Service is ok

This was my second time getting takeout from Uncle Quan. And once again, both service and prices were excellent. I stopped by after lunch, so it was not busy. It was well lit and clean. The woman at the counter kindly explained the pre-boxed chicken giblets and other items on the warming trays. I found their char sui is the best in the area. The daikon cake was packed with daikon and some pork sausage, unlike some places used a lot of fillers. It was a tad salty for my taste but still very good to go with tea. Both she and the bbq chef were incredibly friendly. I'll definitely be backed for more! read more

Usually, spots like this seem older, but this store is very clean and modern. Hearing from others, this store actually just opened in the past year and they maintained their cleanliness. I have yet to try any other item besides their vit quay. Their vit quay is probably the best I've ever had. There was minimal fat and the meat was very lean. The skin was so flavorful as well and goes well with rice or any noodle soup dish. Definitely recommend! read more

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Long line but for good reasons. The roast duck, soy sauce chicken and BBQ pork were delicious and great value. It was a bit of drive for us but well worth it. The folks working there were nice, too! read more

I waited for the door to open for 15 minutes, but when I went in and was asked to buy, they refused to sell it, saying they were saving it for someone else...never ever come again read more

Ordered roast duck and roast pork over rice for $12. Ate the roast pork an hour car ride later and the skin was still crunchy. The meat was moist and well seasoned and the layers of fat melted in my mouth. Best roast pork I've had. Duck was good and well seasoned. Rice was really good jasmine rice cooked to perfection, good bite and not mushy. Also ordered barbecue pork buns and shrimp dumplings for kids, my kids liked it. Service was good and friendly. Place is clean. read more

i've ordered here a few times for take out and i plan on not stopping! i always ordered the roasted pork and it comes with the delectable crunchy skin on top with juicy but sometimes white meat dryness lol i ordered the intestines thinking it was the mix kind with like herbs and stuff on the side but no it was just straight up intestines lol i recommend this place OHHH and the dim sum is good too however the shunmai is made different here that it doesn't taste that good to me. i'm use to like LA style shumai look how crispy that roasted pork is! read more

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TL;DR good price, constant supply of fresh meat, tasty and well-cooked meat My friend and I were really hungry after a day in Monterey and heard of this Chinese deli opening up in San Jose and decided to check it out on our way back to home. As it was their opening day, it was a bit hectic. That was due to the large numbers of people that showed up during lunch time to buy food. The people in the plaza had been anticipating their opening for weeks. Besides that, Uncle Quan's is awesome. First off, the prices here are great. $6 for a large-sized pork and pi dan congee. $9.99 for a deli meat rice plate is great. The portion sizes are huge! $11.99 for a TWO deli meat option rice plate? Not to mention, 10% off all orders during their opening weekend? Literal highway robbery. Second, all the meat in the window looked well cooked and fresh. I watched them bring in racks and racks of roast duck. The bbq pork jowl meat was so tender that the butcher had to be a bit cautious about pulling the blocks of meat on and off the metal hook. As a side note, the butcher has great chopping skills! Every piece of meat was chopped all the way, something that's simple but can be missed in many other Chinese delis. Third, all of the food was so flavorful and tasted so good! Even the rice was cooked to perfection (btw they serve jasmine rice). Most other delis serve neon red char siu that is often a bit dry. The char siu here glowed without looking unnatural. Each slice of meat was tender and juicy. This applied to the duck as well. The congee's flavor was perfectly delicate and ~umami~. As a plus, every piece of pork and preserved egg was cut into even, bite-sized pieces, so I never had an unbalanced bite. I hope to come back here soon and try all the other menu items! My friend got the nuomifan and said it was really good, so that's definitely next on the list. read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - 2 item rice plate! Forgot camera ate first before taking this photo, so it's looking a bit disheveled. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I like the roasted duck here. It's flavorful and salty enought, no as plain as many other places

The roast pork is a must- very crispy skin and delicious! The salt and pepper shrimp is also tasty. Will definitely come back to try more take out items! read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Roast pork - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place has delicious roasted meat - pork, duck, chicken, as well as dim sum! Service was fantastic! read more

Uncle Quan's Kitchen - Roasted chicken; shrimps - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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BBQ pork duck and steam chicken were all good. Need to come back to try the take out dim sum. Reasonable prices and they speak Cantonese! read more