My 90 year old mom gave me a list of Chinese restaurants to try out this time, so I picked Yummy Kitchen, located on Branham Lane, take the Camden exit off the 85, it was only about 10 miles away from the house. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with a variety of restaurants, including Vietnamese, Japanese, Mediterranean, etc., and there is plenty of parking. The mall is located across the street from Lunardi's grocery store. We ordered hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef, a shrimp-squid-scallops stir-fry and a deep fried fish slices dish with pepper and salt. The meal was quite delicious, the chef cooks the dishes in the kitchen from scratch right after you order. There were complimentary dishes of edamame and a cold bean soup dessert that were "help yourself ". I would definitely come here again with my mom for another meal. A couple of families came in for dinner with their kids, a few people came to pick up their takeout, and we noticed that all patrons chowed down the delicious food, even the little kids seemed to enjoy the food as well. Prices were somewhat higher than the menus that you see online, but currently, it's inflationary times right now, so it's to be expected. However, the quality of the dishes was well worth the price. Try out this place, it should be a good pick for a family dinner. read more

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Fresh & Healthy scrumptious Chinese food! The best eggplant dish ever! I love their cabbage stir fry with pork and fried eggplant the best. Both dishes are the best eaten at the res than take out to enjoy its crunchy texture. I absolutely recommend this place. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Dang!!! The Mapo Tofu was absolutely delicious and actually had real unfried and chunks of Tofu. The salt and peppered ribs were really crunchy soy good and not drenched in any oil or over salted as was the chicken chow mein dish we had. I will go back and try lots of dishes as they have many and given how tasty the ones we tried were at % satisfaction How could I not get more! Try it if you like Hong Kong style Chinese read more

Probably the best Chinese restaurant in San Jose! I find that I usually have to go to Cupertino or Milpitas for good Chinese food, but glad to have found a spot in San Jose I'd say that the stir fried beans and fish fillet were cooked perfectly! Not too sweet, not too salty, and savory enough for you to keep eating it. I will admit that the spicy pork ear was A LOT sweeter than I expected, and the sugar(?) wasn't completely dissolved so you'd bite into some of it (although they were really small pieces). We came around their closing time, so they weren't very busy. The server was very nice and the food came out quick as well! I thought it was pretty cool that they had an open kitchen concept, so you're able to see the chef cook and smell what you ordered from where you're sitting haha read more

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Very tasty spicy szchuan food. Chicken and fish were both awesome. Fast service. Highly recommended. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Spicy 3. 水煮鱼片 /Szechuan Fish Fillet with Spicy Broth - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Authentic Szechuan flavors. Mao po tofu, salt and pepper boiled fish were both delicious. The salt and pepper fried cauliflower was also a big hit among the non-spicy dishes. read more

Food is five stars! Friendly service. Family run. Sweet & sour pork is my favorite here. They took one of the bones out of the chicken wings so they look small. Mapo tofu, spicy chicken, beef chow mein, and salt & pepper pork ribs have lots of flavor. Great chef. My two kids will eat it all. No leftovers. Their food is just that good. There's not a lot of ambiance but at least we don't have to do dishes. read more

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Everything we ordered was excellent. Many Tofu was amazing!!! Kids said fried rice and Chow Mein were the best they had. Very casual dining. read more

Still my favorite Chinese restaurant in the South Bay. I love the mapo tofu and Mongolian beef. Very friendly staff. Delicious food. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Mapo tofu. Delicious. - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

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High quality food. Great service. It looks like a family-owned restaurant that takes pride in the food, cares about their customers and don't need to be asked more than once for something. Bathroom was clean -- thank you -- that makes a difference. There were 8 of us and we had our dinner on Christmas. Everything was fresh and delicious. Ordering was easy because we could order from scanning a QR code at the table and the food was promptly served. Price was reasonable. We also had leftovers. The servers surprised us with fortune cookies, refilled our tea and then handed us each a Christmas gift. Wow--thank you. :) read more

Yummy Kitchen - Bag holding our leftover. - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummmmmmmm!!!!! We ordered 7 dishes for our party of 5 and every dish was delish! House fried rice - Fried rice with chicken, beef,and shrimp with peas and carrot bits. Meat was tender and the rice was moist. Crispy garlic chicken wings - small winglets in light fry batter covered with lots of garlic bits. Recently this dish also has a few french fries tossed in. Chicken was fantastic, the fries were a bit ordinary. Eggplant in garlic sauce - Lots of small eggplant wedges cooked to a crispy texture and coated in a semi sweet sauce. This one of my faves. Eat it quickly for the best experience... it softens up if you take too long. Beef chow mein - tender beef slices in mein noodles. My son's fave. Sesame balls - one of Grandma's faves. Soft, moist, great flavor. Stewed beef brisket with tofu - we always order this one as "only a little spicy" otherwise it's too spicy. Presented to table in a bowl on top of small burner plate to ensure it stays hot. Again, the beef was tender (as you would hope) and the tofu was the perfect amount of firmness. You can request bowl/cups for each person to make it easier to eat versus eating off a plate. Salt and pepper fish - light white fish in thin batter covered with garlic bits. Tender and tasty! We've become regulars at Yummy Kitchen. It's our favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. read more

Accidental discovery. Amazing host and wonderful food. Had lunch with the family, they loved all the dishes. We plan to go back for the dishes that need to be preordered. read more

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Most of the dishes we ordered that came with a sauce are pretty sweet. And so is the owner! It was really windy and the door was kept open so we were shivering a bit. We didn't say anything since we figured they left the door open to air out the cooking smoke or something but the owner immediately came by, asked if we were cold, and quickly closed the door. 1. Battered pork tenderloin - a little dry on the inside, presumably since tenderloin is a leaner meat. The battered shell on the outside is the smooth type so it was only slightly crispy. It came with a delicious spiced powder on the side to dip. 2. Stir-fried beef with cumin - very tasty but the meat was also kind of chewy unfortunately. We noticed they were marinating meat slices in the back so at least it's freshly made. 3. Kung Pao tofu Pretty standard and came with tofu, peanuts, and zucchini. 4. Vegetable chow mein - the soy-sauce based sauce on this was pretty sweet but the noodles were the perfect texture, smooth and slightly chewy. 5. We were also handed a complimentary side of julienned carrots and potato and told we could refill it on the table nearby - this was delicious and savory with hints of vinegar and possibly garlic read more

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True to their name the restaurant is essentially a large open kitchen with a few homestyle dining tables. We got - Egg fried rice- 5/5- hot off the stove and served piping hot, this was a moist, delicious plate of almost perfect fried rice. Chilli chicken-5/5- I love the sichuanese style chicken chilli. The version here was perfect, not too numbing hot to desensitize, just the right amount to tingle and tantalize the senses. The chicken was perfectly cooked as well. This is easily one of the better versions I have had in a long time. Chowmein-3/5- the sauce did not cling onto the noodles and there was sauce pool at the bottom of the plate. Since we were the only customers at that time, I took the liberty of asking them to reduce it down and hopefully leave a char on the noodles. The lady helping us obliged and came back a few minutes later. This version was better but it still needed work. She told me the next time I can request it the way I want before hand as different customers have different preferences. Anyway, out of the 3 dishes we ordered this is the only one I was not impressed by. The 3 dishes came upto $60 for two of us. Very expensive for a restaurant which is not fine dining. read more

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Absolutely loved our dining experience here! My friend and I shared mapo tofu, string beans, and a fish soup and all the dishes were incredible. I'd highly recommend the string beans and mapo tofu - must get items. Food came out hot and were wonderfully tasty. I believe there's also a side table where you could get your own edamame and seaweed salad? Also a certain dessert was provided at the table from what I remember. The owner and workers were incredibly kind to us, checking up on how we were enjoying the food. Overall 5/5, will definitely come again! read more

Yummy Kitchen - 1. 金色酸汤鱼片 / Fish Fillet with Golden Soup - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is ok. Not my favorite in terms of Chinese food. I make better fried rice at home.

Delicious food and wonderful service. They accommodated our requests for certain modifications. Our family tends to be very picky, and everyone agreed that the food was indeed yummy. Highly recommend! read more

Our lunch at Yummy Kitchen today was a great experience. The staff was open with recommendations and we loved the salt and pepper fish and mapo tofu. They were generous with the fish and we loved the spice level with the tofu. We'll definitely come back to get the fried yellow croaker (fish), which needs to be ordered an hour ahead of time. read more

Great quality food at good prices! We've order takeout a handful of times and everything has been solid - fried rice, chow mein, szechuan beef, chicken and more. It's not the standard, somewhat oily and slimy chinese takeout that is too common. Very good quality and, though I'm no expert, authentic. read more

I love how you can watch the chefs cook your food in the woks in their "open" kitchen. The only downside is I smelled pretty smoky afterwards. I stopped by in a group of 2 on a Saturday night for a small dinner. It wasn't too crowded inside with many free tables, although there were many people who picked up delivery/takeout orders during my meal. We got the mapo tofu ($13.99), stir-fried string beans with pork ($15.99), and a bowl of rice each ($2/ea). The mapo tofu came on this sizzling plate that kept it hot the whole time! The tender pieces of tofu were swimming in a savory sauce that had a numbing kick. The pieces of pork in this dish were pretty small and added some umami flavor to the dish, but the tofu was the star of the show. I am glad we ordered rice to soak up all the tasty sauce! The stir-fried string beans had a lot of peppery flavor and were nicely blistered on the surface. Although the string beans were glistening on the surface they did not feel or taste too greasy. The pork in this dish was saltier than in the mapo tofu and at times was a bit too salty for me. I wouldn't have minded the dish without the pork and might even try ordering it without pork next time. The servers are kind and attentive. The seating area is not the fanciest but this is a great spot for a casual and tasty meal! read more

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Hot and Sour Soup: 10/10. It is a perfect mix of heat and spice. Chicken with Cashew Nuts: 10/10. Fresh, lean meat. Perfect flavor. Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple: 10/10. Fresh and lean. Nicely trimmed. Place is clean, pleasant and inviting. Guys at the counter are cheerful and kind. This is an excellent restaurant. read more

Recently checkout a local Chinese restaurant with my husband . All the dishes had really good flavor especially the Szechuan fish fillet with spicy broth. It is kind of oily , but I like that it was not overly spicy and had a delicious taste. The server was very friendly. Would definitely go back. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Sting bean, stir fry clams - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

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Server/Cook was friendly enough but sadly my rating for the restaurant remains low. I thought I would give them another try since my first review was during their initial opening. The dining area is very tired, with nearly all the chair seats peeling off. The floors looked like they hadn't been mopped in a while. The open kitchen does not do them any favors, allowing customers to view their less than spic and span environment. The house fried rice had decent flavor, but I couldn't get past the overcooked rice. The kung pao sauce was too sweet and vinegary. read more

This is a great hidden gem of a restaurant. The food is delicious and the owner is so nice and friendly. We had several of their specialty dishes which were delicious. This is authentic Chinese food, not Americanized. Try the Green Beans with garlic. Fun to eat there as you can see the chefs prepare your food. Takeout also. read more

Ordered takeout. They did a great job in getting our order correctly and quickly. Unfortunately the food was very bland (sweet & sour pork and chicken chow mein). read more

Pros: - Great location near the 85 freeway, coffee shops, and super markets nearby. - Lots of tables and can accommodate big parties - Selection of dishes are pretty well designed with generous portions cooked to order Cons: - Pricey as most dishes are at least $15+ - 2 chefs working so can take a while before the food comes out - Order via QR code even though they have a physical menus - Only soda and water for drinks. No boba or beer options Overall- Food was good, but there's so many other Chinese and food options in the area that its going to take a lot more before I return read more

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The food tastes great, and I enjoy the open kitchen style where you can clearly see how your meal is prepared. Will come back again. read more

Yummy Kitchen - 8. 辣子鸡翅中 / Hot Spicy Fried Chicken Wings 10. 闻香什锦炒饭 / House Special Fried Rice 1. 酸辣汤 / Hot Sour Soup 11. 红烧茄子 / Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

New Chinese restaurant in the Cambrian area! I love supporting new businesses so I decided to give them a try. So the menu is digital so can scan it with your phone. I wasn't really hungry but I can always eat chicken wings. I ordered the spicy wings. It came out really fast and was flavorful. It just wasn't spicy. Next time I'll ask for extra extra spicy. Overall this place have lots of potential to do great. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall, the food was nice. We ordered the Chicken Chowmein and Cashew Chicken, and the portion sizing was good for the price. The food was great, and toddler-friendly in terms of spice. The servers were very friendly and helpful. The only thing I'd say is that the inside of the restaurant is sparsely decorated and could use more decorations and charm. The facility is average in cleanliness, including the bathroom. It's a nice place, but it needs improvement in interior. read more

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Fish fillet golden soup....my gawddddd! I brought coworkers here because it was nearby. I don't understand how this place is not packed. Every single thing we ordered was great. They have an eggplant dish that's deep fried and topped with a garlic glaze. It had a crisp and savory touch that was the highlight...on my second visit! The staff was super nice and friendly. I'm going back next week! read more

This is a cozy family-owned Chinese restaurant with a very casual ambience. I came in for dinner with my family on a Sunday night. The service is warm and friendly, and the open kitchen allows you to see your food being freshly prepared. We ordered the house special fried rice, pork tenderloin, braised pork ribs, string beans with minced pork, and Mongolian beef. The house special fried rice was so good that we finished it and ordered another one! All the dishes were flavorful, and the pork and beef were very soft and tender. We also received complimentary fortune cookies for dessert. Overall, we had a delicious and memorable dinner. I will recommend Yummy Kitchen to my friends! read more

Yummy Kitchen - string beans, house special fried rice, Mongolian beef, braised pork ribs - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is delicious and the people are nice glad to find a good Chinese restaurant

This is a new restaurant and the only authentic northern Chinese food in the area! Very friendly owner and staffs. Very skilled cook! Super delicious! I am so excited that I found this restaurant, I will be here on weekly basis:) read more

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Wanted a takeout and chose Yummy Kitchen. First time here. Service was great and the food was delish. Ordered Mapo tofu, Black pepper beef and side of rice. Great tasting Chinese food. We just don't have any fantastic places to eat. Gotta drive to Milpitas or Cupertino for the good ones. But Yummy kitchens is a great option. read more

The menu has been a little hit and miss for us, but I'm happy to get some Sichuan food within walking distance instead of driving out to Cupertino. Our favorites: * Crispy Chicken Wings with Garlic: These come with tons of flavorful crispy garlic bits. * Szechuan Stewed Beef with Tofu Casserole: The sauce is so good on rice. It's mala flavor, but it's not that strong. That said, the beef here is not the best -- it's a little on the thick and chewy side. I wish it was a little thinner or more tender. read more

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We were a party of 3 for lunch, had the Kung Pao Chicken, House Special Chow Mien, Stir-fried Cabbage and 2 orders of rice. Nice that the rice came in 2 bowls, easy to share on table. Very attentive hostess (owner). Nothing too salty or overly spiced but all was flavorful. The sauce for the Kung Pao was quite thick and tasty and a nice contrast with the cabbage which was quite light. Very clean and well lit place. I will be back. A few Small criticisms. Pricing is reasonable for a good place however, they are somewhat budget looking in terms of providing disposable plastic cups and very thin napkins. The disposable chopsticks were very good quality though. read more

Food was delicious! I loved the open kitchen concept and watching the dishes going from the stove to the table. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We'll be definitely back! read more

Excellent and delicious food served within seconds of being prepared at the kitchen. The owner and chef is very attentive, friendly and welcoming. read more

Loved their food and the quality My fav is mapu tofu and their fried rice. Highly recommend read more

Order Sautéed Lamb Slices with Scallion, fried chicken wings, sir fly Chinese cabbage, tofu fish. All are so delicious. Especially the lamp dish and chicken wings really surprised me. The kids finished them pretty fast. The service is awesome. The owner is very polite and gave us a great summary and recommendations. When we said the cabbage is a little salty, he took the dish back and cooked a new cabbage for us. The second cabbage dish is just perfect. We definitely will go back next time. And so happy we finally have a great Chinese dishes around South Bay without driving all the way to Cupertino and Fremont. read more

Yummy Kitchen - Sautéed Lamb Slices with Scallion 葱爆羊肉 - Szechuan Near Me - San Jose, California