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    Yen Ching Restaurant

    3.8 (145 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bella M.

    It was our first time going here. We didn't even know there was a Chinese restaurant at this location. Anyways....we were craving for some Chinese food and we ended up at this restaurant. You won't have any problems finding parking. There is plenty of parking because it is in a shopping center. We really like the ambiance. There was a lot of historical culture inside the restaurant from the color of red to the dragons and various pictures. We were surprised with how big the restaurant is inside. We were seated right away and the service was good. They served us our tea and drinks right away. We didn't have to wait too long for our food as well. The food was pretty good. I don't have any complaints. We would totally go back here again.

    Flavorful beef with oyster sauce. Cooked just right with al dente broccoli!
    a.b. f.

    I want to support local restaurants, but you can't support an establishment if the servers are RUDE (especially when I wished them a Happy Chinese New Year!) and they don't listen! My husband ordered the luncheon Hot Braised Pork and she heard Sweet and Sour Pork! Then the waitress got prissy at my hubby because he corrected her. Boy she sure didn't like that! She ignored my hubby the rest of the meal. Then I got my "hot" tea which was really warm tea with only one tea bag which took a long time to steep - ratio wise, 1 little Itty tea bag in the huge pot of warm water? My tea looked like colored water with absolutely no flavor. Suffice to say, unless I am desperate for Chinese food again, this restaurant is now a miss!

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    Gail W.

    Eliza treated me to lunch and I was pleasantly impressed with their Prawns, Mongolian Beef and the Sizzling Rice Soup. Eliza ordered another order to take home. They were delicious I definitely will return

    Mu shu pork, Mongolian chicken, soggy sweet and sour chicken

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    Super yummy. Great service. bEAUTIFUL restaurant! Loved it and will be back. The sweet and sour pork was the family favorite

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    6 months ago

    The food service was quick and fast the ambience was very nice and the decorative area was very unique

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    Great lunch, food steaming hot. Quick service. Too dark for me. $11.25-$13.95 for lunch menu.

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    2 years ago

    I haven't been feeling good for days, but this soup is always my comfort food and it heals my stomach. Love this place!

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    1 year ago

    Best Chow Mien ever. Everything was superb. Egg rolls were light and crispy, and the Mongolian beef was nice and spicy. Perfect food!

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    1 year ago

    Always a solid throwback Chinese from my childhood! Their food is consistent and their service never dissapoints.

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    Yen Ching has the best Chinese food around. Their prawns a la yen ching are the best. Service is great too.

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    Great food and service, but I really miss their delicious egg fu yung (eggs prices currently too high).

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    Business claims they changed their hours and that they're open on Monday. So either they ignore their phone or no one is home.

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    2 years ago

    Very good food and service. The best food so far around this area. I always bring family and friends to there, it is awesome!

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    I have no complaints about there food but the problem I do have is the small portions there give you for a high prices

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    Great food! A favorite would be Prawns a la Yen Ching! Very family friendly. Ordering again tonight.

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    4 years ago

    The food is always amazing!! Best in Lodi. Hands down!! I've never had an issue with dine in or take out.

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    4.1(88 reviews)
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    1 year in business
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    We had their $24.99 boiled deal that came with snow crab ( we asked to replace that with dungeons),…read moreeggs, potatoes, corn and sausages. We ordered 4, Cajun and their house special, HOT and one mild. We also got their garlic noodles which was made of fettuccine noodles and say sauce - it was DELICIOUS! Love the food! Service was GOOD Plenty of seating space. Definitely come back

    Came here for dinner with my husband and daughter and overall had a really great experience. We…read moreordered "Combo C" with one pound of crab legs and added two pounds of headless shrimp, which also came with corn and potatoes. We also got steamed white rice, hush puppies, and calamari on the side. The restaurant is located in a large strip mall with plenty of parking, and inside has a cute beachy/ocean vibe. The space was very clean and comfortable. The seafood boil came out piping hot and was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The steamed rice was fluffy and paired really well with the seafood, and we enjoyed the hush puppies too. The one thing we didn't care for was the calamari. Unfortunately, it was extremely tough and chewy, which made it hard to eat, so we wouldn't order that again. The wait staff was friendly and on top of things throughout our meal, which we appreciated. Overall, I think this place has the best seafood boil in the area, especially for the price - you get a lot more food here compared to other local seafood boil spots. We'll definitely be back!

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    Las Islitas Lodi - Complimentary rice, beans and salad with each entree

    Las Islitas Lodi

    4.0(273 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    First time here for me and my wife while we were out in Lodi for the afternoon. The place has a…read moregreat setup inside, a lot of big tables, plenty of seating, and lively music that fits what they serve. I went with the steak fajitas and they came out hot with a good mix of peppers and onions. Plenty of flavor and a fair portion. My wife ordered the shrimp and fish tacos and those ended up being our favorite. They were crispy, well-seasoned, and put together nicely. We also tried a strawberry margarita, which was good but could've been sweeter. Service was fast, friendly, and our food came out quicker than expected. 100% will be back for more shrimp tacos!

    We to visit this location, probably every of the month to get our seafood cravings over with. And…read morethat would usually consist of the ceviche cups or sometimes the oyster platter. As soon as the location opens usually around 11 AM it becomes very busy but not sure if they take reservations as we just usually walk in and kind of wait a couple of minutes and then we are seated or sometimes they ask us to see her self. I really enjoy the service that we get here every time we do visit because everybody that helps us out is very pleasant and nice and cordial. They do play the music very loud as if replicating you are in a live concert lol but sometimes it helps bring out the vibes depending on if somebody is celebrating an occasion. The atmosphere is kind of set up like a sailor ship or something rather but of course pertains to the sea. They do offer other things on their menu and they also serve alcohol beverages if that is of your interest. Their parking lot is shared with other businesses around the area so sometimes it's difficult to find a parking space. You may have to circle around a couple of times, but when you are at your table, you automatically Brought a appetizer size ceviche with crackers and tostadas.. for those that do enjoy picking out music their selves they do have a modernized jukebox that's located towards their back wall before reaching the restrooms. Overall, one of our go to spots when we wanna get out and have kind of like a late lunch or early dinner

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    Las Islitas Lodi - Special fajita with chicken, shrimp and steak. So huge!! Very good

    Special fajita with chicken, shrimp and steak. So huge!! Very good

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    El Pazcifico Mexican Grill & Cantina - Veggie Molcajete

    El Pazcifico Mexican Grill & Cantina

    4.4(946 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    We dined in on a Tuesday during the week, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We were seated right…read moreaway, though, and attended to by our fabulous server, Isabella. She was very nice and helpful. We shared a piña con coco cocktail, which I really enjoyed. It had a spicy rim and was sweet, but not too sweet. We ordered the guacamole, which was made tableside. I ordered the enchiladas al comal, which looked really good. Unfortunately, I didn't love the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas and wished I had ordered a more traditional red or green sauce. But it was still good, and I can see why it's popular. I did enjoy the steak and vegetables inside the enchiladas. I was leaning toward a 4-star rating since I didn't love my enchiladas and wouldn't order them again. But Isabella's service was so excellent that it alone pushed my review to a 5.

    I unfortunately didn't have a great experience here. It's a very cute spot and I was very excited…read moreto try it based on other reviews. The prickly pear margarita tasted more like a pink Jolly Rancher than anything else, which just wasn't for me. My fajitas were alright, but they came without any sour cream or guac and the pico was mainly onion. When I asked the waiter, he told me they don't come with it, even though the menu said otherwise. Without those, the fajitas ended up being really dry. I ended up just paying and getting ready to leave, but when I grabbed a menu again and asked about it, they apologized and offered me chips and salsa to go, which I appreciated. The staff was very nice throughout, but the whole experience felt a bit disorganized. Overall, it just didn't feel like a good value for the money, and I left pretty underwhelmed.

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    El Pazcifico Mexican Grill & Cantina - Shrimp enchiladas al comal

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    Cajun Crack'n

    Cajun Crack'n

    3.9(204 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$
    Sports on TV
    Large group friendly

    This place is decent. I've been here a couple of times before and didn't really care for it, but…read morethis time I switched up the sauce and went with the garlic butter with lemon pepper. I can finally say it was 4 out of 5. Next time, I'll probably order the "Burn My Tongue" level because I love my food really spicy...like really spicy. I definitely enjoy bold heat. The service was decent as well. I just wish our server had come back to check on us a couple more times because it was a little hard to get her attention. I needed a few extra lemons, and it took a while to ask. Other than that, everything was good overall.

    I really wanted to like this spot, but we probably won't be coming back anytime soon…read more We love the Milpitas location and assumed all locations offered the same drinks. We were disappointed to find out this one doesn't offer micheladas or Coke Zero (only Diet), both of which the Milpitas location offers. Service was also frustrating. We came in for a Friday lunch and they weren't busy, yet it took a while for anyone to acknowledge us and seat us. Even getting our order in was difficult because our server rarely came by. There were only a few other tables and three servers total, so it didn't make sense. We had to wave multiple times just to get someone's attention. The biggest issue was when we ordered 3 lunch shrimp boils and added 1/2 lb of extra sausage. Each lunch is supposed to come with 1 corn, 2pcs sausage, 2 pcs potatoes, and 1 boiled egg. Naturally, we assumed ordering 3 lunches would mean three orders of all of that, and one of the bags would have the extra sausage. Instead, they put all the shrimp into one bag. Ok fine but then we noticed we only had 1 corn when we should've had 3 in there. Once we noticed we were short on corn, we realized we were short on everything else too, with 2 pcs potatoes, and 1 egg in the entire bag. When we brought it up, our server said we should have specified that we wanted three separate bags. That didn't make sense to us. We've ordered the same way at the Milpitas location and received 3 separate bags with all the included items in each. Even if they combined everything into one bag, it doesn't explain why we were missing sides or why we would want less sides. She did say she'd bring out the missing items, but again, it was difficult to get her attention. The servers were mostly standing behind the counter instead of checking on tables. We also noticed their lunch pricing varies depending on shrimp head-on or head-off, which is different from the other location (they charge the same for either) and the Stockton location is slightly more expensive for lunch too..maybe b/c they add an egg? The egg was also over boiled and almost grey inside (you know what I'm talking about!) The yolk just crumbled. The sauce though was consistent and that's what we love about Cajun Crackin. Same great flavor. Overall, we wanted to give this location a chance, but between the slow service, the pushback on what should have been a straightforward order, and the limited drink options, it just didn't leave a good impression.

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    Grand Opening Special with potatoes substituted out for another corn

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    Captain watching you as you get in the entrance.

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    Brick House Restaurant & Lounge

    4.4(484 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Food: Yes again and again to the Brick House Restaurant and Lounge!! The hubby and I are always…read morein search of our next culinary conquest. Ok, its really just me but I found this little hidden gem tucked away in Lodi. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and a coke. The hubby ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. Hands down one of the best burgers I ever had. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I asked for some jalepenos and added to my burger for a little spice. The patty was thick and juicy. Cant go wrong here. It was so good that a week later I was back and ordered the same thing. As a foodie, of course I tried my husbands chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. It was not dry and it was well seasoned. I'm a southern girl so proper seasoning is key. Ambiance: Loved the ambiance at the Brick House. A cross between Cheers and old school Italian. It was clean, well decorated and nicely located in the charm of downtown Lodi. Service: The service was really good. Both times I went my server was Nathan. He was friendly, knowledgable and helpful. We chatted for quite a while as we arrived shortly after they opened and before the crowd started to arrive. The food arrived quickly and Nathan checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. Parking: Parking is not horrible but like in any downtown you may have to walk a block or two. Overall: Excellent menu options for dinner and lunch. The menu is not so varied that they are a jack of all trades and master of none but its just enough for you to find something delicious to hit the spot. The portion sizes are excellent. I mean you saw how big my burger was. Good food, good service means I will be back. Get over here!!!!

    First time trying Brick House, & I don't think it'll be the last. I met with some friends here the…read moreday after Christmas... Friendly & helpful staff. The food was really good. Ample seating. It was surprisingly quieter than expected considering it's a lounge & it was dinner time. We ordered a Bread Board, which oddly looked significantly different from what other neighboring tables received, but it was still good... especially with the butter. We also got the Gorgonzola Fries & Burrata Bowl... both were really good, def recommend. I wish I got pictures of everyone's food which all looked delicious, but they all loved their orders. I got to try the Gnocci with meat sauce (YUM!). I got the Pesto Seafood Pasta & it was so good! Def recommend if you like seafood. I'll def be back to try the Farmer's Special since they sold out.

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    Brick House Restaurant & Lounge - Front row seats at the bar with Adam as our bartender! He is a book of knowledge when it comes to drinks! The Game is Always on!

    Front row seats at the bar with Adam as our bartender! He is a book of knowledge when it comes to drinks! The Game is Always on!

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    Americana House

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    4.1(293 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    This was my first time here for dinner. My first visit was for brunch a few weeks ago and enjoyed…read moreit so much, I decided to make a reservation for today when New York friends came to visit. We had Room 2 and Tonya as our waitress! We all agreed that she was lovely and were impressed with her energy when she came to greet us and throughout our meal. She was instrumental in us having such a good time. She made recommendations and answered all our questions about your menu for food and cocktails! We had the brussel sprouts, pork belly biscuits, sausage skewers and octopus salad for shareables. Then our entrees were 2 orders of scallops, salmon, duck and short ribs plus smashed potatoes, mushrooms and spinach. To end the meal, we tried the double chocolate cake, hazelnut affogato and hazelnut ice cream. EVERYTHING was fantastic - I usually have one thing to complain about but not tonight! If I had to it would be that I was stuffed at the end and couldn't eat more. Room 2 was a good vibe for us and was very quaint. It gave us the space to visit and enjoy like we were at home in our own dining room. We were able to hear the live music playing and it didn't overpower the acoustics of our room. If you haven't tried it, it's a must and I hope you have a similar if not same experience as we did. My New Yorkers absolutely loved my choice for dinner!!!! I didn't take photos of all the food but I got a couple. I was too excited to dig in. Thank you for a great time!

    Visited Americana House for Sunday brunch and had a solid experience overall (4/5). We sat in a…read moreshaded porch area just off the indoor dining room, which struck a nice balance--comfortable, relaxed, and still connected to the outdoor atmosphere. With live music playing nearby, it added to the overall setting. We started with the chicken croquettes--crispy and a strong opener. Drinks were mixed: I didn't care for the strawberry whiskey sour, but the staff handled it well and replaced it with a classic version that was much better. My partner's mimosa, topped with a dried pear, was a nice touch. For mains, the shakshuka was excellent. My mushroom-based eggs Benedict with truffle sauce was just okay--interesting, but not something I'd go out of my way to order again. Dessert (chocolate cake and coffee) was the highlight and a great finish. Service was attentive and accommodating throughout. Overall, a slightly upscale brunch spot that mostly delivers, with a few standout items and a few that fall short.

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    Americana House  - Squid appetizer

    Squid appetizer

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