Din Tai Fung absolutely lives up to the hype! I’ve been a regular for a while now, and it’s easily one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area. The food is consistently amazing—every visit is a treat. My go-to favorites are the chicken xiao long bao, shrimp fried rice and the spicy wontons (shrimp and pork and chicken). Both are packed with flavor, perfectly made, and incredibly satisfying. The xiao long bao, in particular, are delicate, juicy, and just so comforting. I love it so much that I make sure to stop by at least once or twice every month—and it’s the first place I take friends when they’re visiting the area. The service is usually quick and attentive, although there’s always a wait time- I’d suggest joining the wait list everytime you plan to visit this place, on weekdays-the wait is typically 2 hours and on weekends- the wait is definitely 3-4 hours. Join the waitlist and go shopping for a smooth wait time!

Delicious food and always amazing service. I always get the vegan options and friends get all the meat things. Soo yummy. If you are drinking definitely recommend a lychee martini. Servers are very knowledgeable and have great recommendations. There is always a long wait, but well worth it. Highly recommend.

I've been going here for a decent amount of time, i have had mishaps from the restraunt here and there, having chicken that was too hard and have to realize their is barley any meat in the salt and pepper chicken. They were hard as a rock in the order and the whole plate was inedible. I've had other problems such as watered down food, noodles, wonton, pot stickers and such. I'm tired of being nice and paying good money for sub-par quality food. I will be not coming back anymore, they are too lazy in quality and cannot be dining 2 tables without them rushing your order and making your food into rocks. It took me a whole plate to find 1 piece if chicken that actually had chicken in it, but it was hard as rubber. Save yourself the time and money, these people are scamming others in hopes they don't notice the poor quality of the food that is being served.

We love this place but tonight it was a total disaster. Ordered at 5:41 and it was here at 6pm. It was NOT cooked fresh. It was definitely reheated and not that much either. I had my usual honey WALNUT shrimp and not a single walnut! and it was soggy like it was reheated from yesterday! And the pork fried rice was really dry. The pork was dried out and the rice was hard. The egg roll was soft and mushy like it had been sitting around since their lunchtime. My husband’s beef wasn’t very warm but tasted ok. For $74 I expected better. I’ve never had a bad meal until now. Sad.

I was pleasantly surprised with Tsing Tao. They started me off with hot tea and a plate of kimchi. The kimchi was done of the best I've ever had and figured it had to be homemade due to texture and freshness of the cabbage. I asked a server, and she confirmed it was homemade. The soup was very good. But I was very impressed with the beef and broccoli. The broccoli was cooked perfectly al dente and hot as it should be ! The beef was tender and flavorful. The chow mein was very good and flavorful for just being a vegetable chow mein. Everything was very good, if you live in this area make sure you come eat here !! I love in Gilroy, so it's a ways for me to drive.

This place serves great portions for a decent price. The shrimp fried rice is particularly good. The chili prawn is a little too sweet, and can be mistaken for a dessert. The hot and sour soup is a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors. They also offer free jasmine tea with meals. The place is well lit, and service is great.

Such a fun place to go with family! Good: - The skewers are so fun - I got the lamb and also the fried tofu ones and liked both - The wonton soup is flavorful - The rice cake dessert was so good - Food came out so fast! It was almost like a conveyer belt and we ate faster than they came - fast service and nice staff - Potstickers had such tasty soup fillings inside - Good price and value Bad: - A bit dingy and casual - Didn't like the stinky bbq tofu Overall would come again!

Hot dry noodle (热干面) is not authentic, maybe it’s hard to find those raw noodles in the US. Skewers are amazingly good. I would recommend this restaurant to my friends.

Hidden gem in South San Jose. American Chinese food? Great choice. Traditional Chinese? Great choice too!

I went out of my way to try to come here for the first time today and I could see several people inside the restaurant preparing food. As I approached, I could see a handwritten sign that said 'Closed' and what looked like Wednesday 1/28 (I looked at my phone to confirm that it was indeed Tuesday 1/27). I opened the door, and a lady SCREAMED at me "CLOSED! CLOSED!" while shooing me away. Ok. Cool. I won't be coming here today, or ever. Thanks.

Unique and lively restaurant with an artistic, colorful interior that creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere. The self-service setup is convenient, but the staff is attentive and ready to help when needed. As for the food, it was decent but not particularly memorable. Since the restaurant seemed to be known for its noodles, I ordered the Laksa. While it had good flavor, it fell short of being exceptional—I think there’s definitely room for improvement. We also tried the Dungeness Crab, silky eggplant, and pork leg. All were tasty but none stood out as must-tries. Overall, it’s a nice spot to try.

Our family of 4 came in to have dinner on a Sunday night. It was a quiet evening. The decor was different--colorful, bright and modern in a good way. I ordered the Spiced Laksa Noodles Soup, and let me tell you this, it was good. Being from Malaysia, this more than satisfied my cravings for some good curry noodles. It was mildly spicy (I can eat very spicy food so it may be spicy for you) and very flavorful, with 2 pieces of shrimp, mussels, clams, tofu, half an egg, fish cake, and plenty of noodles to fill you up. My wife ordered the Savory Beijing Beef Noodles and she said it was very good. Both our kids love their Pho noodles, which weren't on the menu on the self ordering touchscreen kiosk but the lady gladly took the orders separately. Definitely would come back again.

A Pleasant Surprise at Serious Dumpling While exploring San Pedro Street in San Jose, I came across Serious Dumpling. As a dumpling lover, I had to see how "serious" they really were. They did not disappoint. The Garlic Noodles were packed with flavor, and the Garlic String Beans had just the right crunch. The Xiao Long Bao hit the spot, but the highlight for me was the Giant Soup XLB--truly a dumpling worth writing about. The wait staff was friendly and there is a definite vibe to the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more!

Serious Dumpling: They Mean Business If you’re looking for dumplings that redefine expectations, Serious Dumpling is the place. Without exaggeration, these are the best dumplings I’ve had—hands down. Their flavors, textures, and attention to detail make for an unforgettable dining experience. Sweet Ube dumpling– A Showstopper It’s hard to surprise me, but the ube zlb completely blew me away. This dish is easily the best and most amazing thing I’ve eaten this year. The delicate dumpling skin encases a rich, slightly sweet yet perfectly balanced ube filling that melts in your mouth. It’s not just a dumpling—it’s an experience. If you visit, do not leave without trying this. Savory Beef Pancake – Crispy and Satisfying.The beef pancake is everything you want in a savory pastry—flaky, crispy layers wrapped around tender, flavorful beef and fresh cucumber. The balance between the crunch of the pancake and the juicy beef makes it an absolute must-order. Shrimp & Pork dumplings – Classic with a Twist The shrimp & pork dumpling is another highlight. The combination of juicy pork with a perfectly cooked shrimp peeking out of the dumpling makes for a fantastic bite. The broth inside is rich and flavorful, exactly what you expect from great soup dumplings. Cucumber Salad – Refreshing and Unique The cucumber salad was a surprising and refreshing contrast to the dumplings. It had a light, tangy, and slightly garlicky dressing that balanced out the richness of the other dishes. Definitely a great side to cleanse the palate. Service – Attentive and Friendly The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure everything was just right. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to provide recommendations made the experience even better. Final Thoughts Serious Dumpling truly lives up to its name. They take dumplings to another level with bold flavors and perfect execution. If you're even remotely into dumplings, this place is a must-visit. And again, do yourself a favor—get the ube ZLB. You won’t regret it!

Great sweet and sour chicken. The chicken pieces are really big which could be a plus or minus depending on how you like it, but the sauce was great, chicken not overcooked, and good fried rice. The place is tiny, but compared to other tiny Chinese takeout places, not stuffy and very clean. The hostess was very polite and I noticed that tables were bussed very quickly. This area of SJ / Santa Clara can be really hard to find good "basic" Chinese takeout, but if you're looking for all sorts of bite-sized pieces of chicken, beef or pork in a familiar variety of sauces, this is the best option I've found within a 10 minute drive of PayPal.

Ordered the below food from here a couple of days back through Uber East 1. Vegetable Fried Rice 2. Kung Pao Tofu I am going to be strictly honest here. I was highly disappointed with the quality and quantity of Vegetable Fired rice. It was not cooked properly. I tasted terrible, literally no flavors at all. I had to add all the kinds of flavors (even salt) by myself to make it edible. It costs pretty high for such low standard tasteless food. Kung Pao Tofu was just ok. One thing is for sure, I am never ordering food from here ever again.

Delicious food, Very affordable, nice environment and friendly staff!!!

Very good Chinese food.. The only complain is that they don’t have a combo that comes with fried rice, orange chicken, chop suey and lumpia. That will be the best combo! If you would like it like that you will need to order extra the lumpia which rice the price. But is very good food.. recommend it

First off we had the samosa, mango salad and fresh mango with sticky rice and am being as unbiased as possible. This is about the worst Burmese “food” I have ever tasted. My wife is from Burma and grew up making traditional Burmese dishes. This is an abomination and must be addressed. The utter disrespect to the tradition of the Burmese food is very disturbing . However if you don’t care about authenticity then this all for you. Photos will illustrate real mango and their mango salad. Not worth the price whatsoever…

Affordable and delicious southeast Asian and Chinese food! The staff are incredibly friendly, and the food is delicious with beautiful dishes. We had the Singapore Stir Fried Noodles, the Pad Thai, and the Mango Eggplant. They also take food allergies very seriously and can accommodate dishes accordingly. Parking can be a little difficult with only 6-7 spaces in front of the restaurant.

Everything was so fresh and so well-made! This is one of the best Chinese takeout restaurants in the area. We got the Mongolian beef, pork fried rice, and hot and sour soup. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the fried rice was one of the best I’ve had.

Excellent lunch! Clean, fast, and really good food. Kung Pao Chicken comes with hot & sour soup, two wontons, and white rice. Nice proportions. Tea comes in a metal cup that keeps it hot for a very long time. $11.99 lunch makes it very affordable. Open since '99, I'll be back. Nice Job!

Had dinner at Chef Li and ordered the seafood combo and fried tofu clay pot. The amount and variety of seafood is generous and the taste is also good without being too salty. Also ordered a Tiramisu dessert from the impressive dessert menu as well.

It's sad that they're closing on May 16, 2025. We've dined here for more than twenty years. Love their food and gracious owner. We've also bought many lovely orchids here for special occasions.