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.

Came here for a quick bite and ended up being pretty impressed with their happy hour menu. The food…read moreis solid, and honestly, the happy hour deals are really good. It's either this or Yard House when I'm craving happy hour, but sometimes you gotta switch it up. The service here was spectacular. They were constantly checking on us without being overbearing, which I always appreciate. The ambiance is nice and definitely has more of a date-night vibe. Also, lots of eye candy among the waiters, so there's that. I can see why this place gets a lot of date-night traffic. They have a good selection of drinks too, but I was mainly here for the food. We ordered the roti, burger, chicken wings, and noodles, and everything was pretty good. The burger was a little messy and maybe had a bit too much sauce, but honestly, I'm not complaining when the burger is still delicious. Everything got demolished--no leftovers, no regrets. Definitely a solid happy hour spot when you want good food, decent vibes, and a little something to look at while you eat.

Absolutely the worst service! My advice: cross the street and go to Pizza Antica instead…read more When we arrived, the restaurant was about 90% empty, yet we walked up to three hostesses and not one of them greeted us. When I asked for a table, one of them grabbed three menus, walked right past us and started heading outside without saying a word. I literally looked at my kids and said, "I guess we're supposed to follow her to our table." Unfortunately, the service didn't get any better. Our waiter had the same dismissive attitude and actually walked away before we had even finished giving our order. And to top it all off, the food was mediocre. I could keep going, but honestly, I think I've said enough. For the price and the experience, there are much better options. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere else.

I really enjoyed Mikiya Hotpot! It's around $30 per person with lots of good food to choose from…read more Everything was fresh and delicious, and the nice view made the experience even better. Kailee took care of us and her service was great--very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the price, and I'll be back again!

Vina was amazing! Wonderful service. Definitely coming back after this great first time experience…read more Food was delicious and environment was calm. Enjoyed it.

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.

I got to try the prix fixe lunch menu for the Taste the Row event happening in September. I think…read morethis was definitely worth the price. The amount of food was substantial and it tasted good. I like that they have different flavors for soup dumplings. They were beautiful to look at as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a question about the filling for one of the soup dumplings and they had a binder ready to go to look up the ingredients and allergens in the dish. Very well prepared and thoughtful.

This is not your father's dumpling restaurant. It is a hipster, pretentious, and postmodern…read morerestaurant in a large mall. There are several structures nearby with free parking for the first two hours. The people who work here were very friendly and offered good service. Like everything in the area they are not cheap. Given the area, they are probably a decent value for what you pay. We got chicken siu mai, chicken potstickers. Broccolini, and pop corn chicken. The siu mai was a pretty standard four piece order, however, being able to get chicken instead of the standard pork was nice. However, we fear that the chicken was under cooked and resulted in tummy trouble after the meal even though the siu mai tasted good with vinegar, hot sauce, and soy sauce. They had a super strong ginger flavor so you will need the typical sauces as not optional unless you like strongly ginger flavored foods. The potstickers seemed postmodern deconstructed. We do not know how they prepared them, but they appeared to be steamed and then some sort of crispy bottom/side attachment added to them to represent the "sticking to the pot," element of the dish that usually comes from frying. The chicken seemed more cooked through than the siu mai, although it tasted just like the siu mai, but in a different "wrapper." The Broccolini was well cooked and well seasoned. We live in San Gabriel, so not only are there no shortages of dumpling places, but everybody and their cousin is selling pop corn chicken in various slightly different variations of the dish. For what you pay and get, you can get higher quality and quantity pop corn chicken back home for far cheaper. However, DT's dish was well seasoned and properly cooked. The only issue is that we like basil rather than green onions with our pop corn chicken. We asked if they could give us any and to our surprise they did, but only four pieces of fried basil--still better than nothing. They also have a decent sized cocktail menu, but we got a standard margarita since we did not care for their specialty cocktails--the margarita was a good quality drink. On the whole, this place can't compare to San Gabriel Chinese food, but we suspect it is probably decent for San Jose. We probably would not come back here because comparable food is just better at home, but especially if you are local, this is a good place to give a try.

GOGA is one of those restaurants that reminds you why independent, chef-driven dining is so…read morespecial. We had a 5:30 reservation on a Friday. First tip: it's a little tricky to find! It's tucked behind the buildings just off Saratoga's main strip. Trust Google Maps, head to the rear parking lot, and follow the sign through the alley to the restaurant. Dinner is prix fixe only -- $93 as of August 2026. We mentioned that we had plans afterward and just wanted a lighter dinner and some wine, and they were incredibly gracious about letting us split one prix fixe. Honestly, the portions still felt very generous, and we ended up spending about the same amount on wine anyway. The wine list is small but really thoughtfully curated, and they also allow you to bring your own bottle for a corkage fee. The standout for me was the Hokkaido scallop with crab and caramelized carrot. Genuinely one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. A couple of dishes were liberal with the finishing salt, but the flavors, seasoning, creativity, and technique were top tier. Everything is cooked to order by the chef, and it showed -- every course came out beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. The whole place feels like a passion project. The chef has spent decades in the industry, including time in Shanghai and Hawaii, and it feels like he and his wife basically said, "This is what we do, this is the food we love -- let's make a place for it." And I love that. There are some rough edges that come with making the space work for them, but the things that actually matter -- food, service, organization, and cleanliness -- were excellent. Even the single restroom was very clean and well kept. It's a small, intimate space, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. That said, they seemed genuinely accommodating to everyone who came through and clearly care about making people feel welcome. More than anything, the restaurant just felt happy. Everyone around us was having a great time, people were ordering liberally from the wine list, and by the time we left around 7, it felt like a room full of people who understood exactly what this place is about. GOGA isn't trying to win you over with a bunch of empty promises and trendy decor. It's about really good food, wine, and hospitality from people who clearly care about what they're doing. I'd love to see the space evolve over time, but never at the expense of the food or the wonderfully unique experience they've created. We'll absolutely be back -- brunch is next.

To start out, I am a HUGE fan of Hawaiian food and Asian fusion cuisine; thus, I was very excited…read moreabout visiting GOGA to celebrate my birthday with my wife (who shares the same birthday) and my two kids. We found GOGA on Yelp and it seemed like it had just the right vibe (a laid-back atmosphere with the meticulous and intentional attention to detail that only a master chef can bring to a meal). I'll start out with the good. We were seated quickly (as the first reservation of the evening should) and they offered us a burger and fries option for our small children; this is nice since kids are often too picky to appreciate the mixture of flavors/textures on offer. My six-year-old had the burger and he reported that it was good (with one thumb up) but not great (two thumbs up); I think that if he had not removed the tomato and lettuce, it would have been better but he is a much tougher critic than me. On to the areas where improvement is needed. The chef's attitude toward small children is not inviting. For example, my son is small, 36". He does not put his feet on the chair because he wants to but because he needs to in order to prop himself up to a comfortable height. The chef yelled at him from the kitchen, "Tell the young man to put his feet down!" I get it, the chairs are upholstered in a leather material but a better approach would be to send the server over to communicate in a friendlier way, offer a booster, or to ask if he would be willing to remove his shoes if he needs to prop himself up in the chair. The next thing was the smoke. At one point before they decided to turn on the range hood the entire restaurant was filled with smoke that was pretty irritating and a bit alarming. They seemed to get it under control but the whole restaurant stayed musty at all times, it definitely needs more circulation. One idea would be to install a large folding door on the side of the restaurant next to the entry-way to create a sort of indoor/outdoor dining that makes use of the entry-ally way. It would also help to avoid the feeling of claustrophobia from being in such a small space. The prix fixe menu for the evening was a four-course meal at $95 that included the tuna sashimi salad, a lobster roll, American Wagyu, and raspberry tiramisu. The tuna salad was decent, very smooth, rich and well matched to the veggies and avocado. The lobster roll is where things started to fall apart. The bun was butter and overly salted and over-powered the meager bits of lobster that was included within. Last was the Wagyu (which we were highly anticipating due to having to wait 45 minutes after the lobster roll to arrive). Sadly, it was also over-salted, dry on the outside and chewy on the inside with a very gamey flavor (it was the worst steak I have had in a long time and definitely the worst Wagyu I have ever tasted). It was paired with a single spear of broccolini (extremely over-salted) and a large cut of heirloom tomato. Nothing about this pairing brought to mind Hawaii and its unique savory and sweet profiles but then again it just did not taste good. Last was the tiramisu. It was good, perhaps a bit heavy on the cream but overall good. The only other thing to note from this portion of the meal was that their only attempt at helping us celebrate our birthdays was a single heart-shaped candle which is nice but definitely minimal effort. As I was getting ready to sign the bill (around $400 total including a mimosa, three prix fixe, and a burger) the chef visited our table. I thought this was going to be a visit to ask how our meal was but instead he wanted to let us know that there were other guests waiting for our table... wait what?!? We arrived promptly at 5:30, they took 20 minutes to serve our salad, another 30 minutes to bring the lobster roll, 45 minutes to bring Wagyu, and 20 minutes to serve desert and somehow we are the ones holding things up?!? Frankly, I was too impressed by their total lack of self-awareness to get overly angry. Conceptually, I'm OK with the chef not adhering to the Hawaiian theme (regardless of the Hawaiian music playing throughout our visit) as long as they provide food quality that matches the fine dining price. Perhaps I visited on an off-night (since the menu is likely changing frequently) but for nearly $100 per person I expect better. Sadly, it looks like I'll still be waiting for a fine-dining approach to Hawaiian cuisine because GOGA just isn't it.

Perfectly fried as advertised, it had a nice brown crust. The corn dog is comically long. The…read morebatter and hot dog were good.

We had heard good reviews for this place and those were true!…read more We tried their Vegetarian/Vegan hot dog Kyoto Heat style with a lot of crispy fried onion and Jalapenos. Loved the bite. Generous portion and very tasty. The person at the counter was indifferent and when I asked for what customization can be done, she just pointed at the kiosk screen. I get her, but also someone else might not :)

Koja rice burger is way better than the Japanese Moss Burger. Once awhile we crave for it and too…read morebad their location footprint keeps shrinking. For now, we could only enjoy it in the Valley Fair mall food court. Since seating is inside the food court, it's a bit on luck to see what tables you can get and how clean it is. The menu is tempting as usual. Service is not bad. While the line was long, a member immediately opened up another cashier station to speed up the pace. We got their combo, which is short rib with waffle fries, a pulled pork Koja, and a beef Koja. The combo is 19.99, and you can trade up the fountain drink with their seasonal drink of Kunquet green Thai tea for additional $3. Their poster said free ice cream with the combo order, but they did not hand me the ice cream. :( The food tasted good!! The combo is loaded with flavorful short rib cubes (no bones) on a bed of fresh salad. It was a good portion that I didn't have to touch the rice at all. The pull pork Koja was also thick and heavily loaded. It's so thick that we couldn't put it between our lips. It has a good amount of meat and a thin layer of crisp inside. The Kunquet Green Thai Tea didn't have much Thai tea flavor, but a hint of lemony taste. Not bad for a hot summer day and trying some new things. Overall a great salivating meal! Hopefully this location sticks and we can come back to refill our cravings each time.

Kamakazi fries, short rib bowl, and beef bowl. All were delicious and filling. Short line on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. We were able to grab two tables for our team. Lucky day.

I've been coming to this place for over a year, and the quality has been consistently amazing. I've…read moretried a lot of Korean BBQ restaurants, but this is by far my favorite. The meat is always fresh and high quality, and the atmosphere, vibe, and ambiance make every visit enjoyable. Every time I come here, Judy is there to welcome us with a smile. She always makes us feel at home, especially after a long day at work. Judy is the best! She goes above and beyond to make sure every visit is enjoyable and always checks on our table to make sure everything is perfect. The entire staff is friendly, the service is excellent, and the food never disappoints. Out of all the Korean BBQ spots in the area, this is the one I recommend the most. They even have an awesome happy hour with $1 pints, and the staff cooks the meat for you, so all you have to do is relax, eat, and enjoy. If you're looking for great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to go! SEORAI numbah 1

First time trying Seorai- nice that the meats are cooked for us. I really enjoyed the kaibi. Beef…read morebrisket was tasty, pretty fatty though. Seafood pancake was tasty- thick and crispy. Many banchans were nice. Good service and nice ambiance.

This is a great Thai food place - it's got an upscale feel to the decor and ambiance…read more The food is excellent! Downtown Saratoga - stroll into this place and enjoy it. The ladies were very nice and sweet. We ordered drunken noodles and Panang curry with shrimp. The sticky rice with mango was fantastic.

The dishes were presented beautifully. The Tom yum kung soup, pineapple fried rice, and pa see yew…read morewere delicious. However, the yellow curry chicken lacked flavor. Despite this, the overall experience was great. The service and ambiance made for an enjoyable evening.