四姐 Special Noodle, San Jose CA

The pan fried soup dumplings were very delicious, but the Dan Dan noodles - whaaaaaat was that? We even confirmed the order with the food runner because it not only didn’t look like the picture, but it also didn’t taste anything like Dan Dan. No minced pork - but plenttttty of minced garlic. Very strange. Would come back for the dumplings but that’s where I draw the line.

The food is ok. I ordered three dishes and generally am satisfied with the food quality. However, I wouldn’t say that any of these three dishes impressed me a lot either

Great food. Prices are medium. Soup Pan Fried Buns are great. Very juicy. Braised Pork Belly Mixed Noodles/Rice was tasty. The meat was so tendered.

Good quality and atmosphere. A little bit pricey but you get what you pay for. The noodle soups were all delicious!

Nice Chinese restaurant with lots of noodles. Fried buns are good. I also liked their wooden pot stew.

I was looking forward to trying this place and since it was MLK we had a bit more time and made the drive. Although it was almost 2 PM we still had to wait 20-30 minutes which reflects both the popularity and the fact the restaurant is small.

My wife and I ordered the following:

Soup Pan Fried Buns
Steamed Soup Dumpling ($6 extra for Shrimp)
Steamed Dumplings ($2 extra for Eight Veggies)
Beef Stone Pot Noodle Soup

The Steamed Soup Dumplings were good and we were glad we paid the extra for the shrimp.

The Steamed Dumplings were not bad but the eight veggies filling was not tasty and mysterious as to what it was constituted of.

The Soup Pan Fried Buns, the restaurant's apparent signature dish, was not presented that well to us. Most of the green garnish missed the "buns" so they looked rather plain. I did like the "bun" part of the dumpling. But the pork inside did not have much flavor nor a pleasing texture.

The Beef Stone Pot Noodle Soup looks fancy as it is presented in a large wooden pot. However there actually isn't much soup. The soup itself did not have an appealing flavor. And I am not a big fan of beef intestines.

Overall we found the food not that appetizing and we don't plan on returning.

Considering this meal was basically dumplings and soup it was surprising to pay almost $90 in total for two people. And it was also surprising for a restaurant that gives no service that the tip options would start at 18%. No one comes to your table to take your order (you order by phone using a QR code), no one checks on how your meal is going and you have to go the register to pay for the meal. It's basically a fast food restaurant?

The pan fried soup dumplings are by far one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Soft on top, crunchy on bottom, filled with savory-delicious soup, and a hearty chunk of moist-tender meat. Be careful eating it fresh as you could easily burn yourself, but enjoy thoroughly as the rich and comforting flavors burst in your mouth with every bite.

I also heartily recommend the sweet garlic eggplant. It's super saucy and tangy.
Most other items on the menu are also good. I wouldn't say that everything is a 'hit' but I don't believe they have any 'misses'.

Limited parking spaces. Food is good. I like soup pan fried buns. Price you paid for the amount of noodles is not justified. Maybe good for low carb diet. Deep fried fish is good. This place is a one timer for me.

Outstanding

The breakfast sandos here are really good

Nice stop after a lands end hike

Sheryl B. Elite 2022
San Francisco, CA
15134458
11/26/2022
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Heading to the beach for a morning stroll-wanted to pick up a little something to eat while enjoying sand and sun!
There were a number of items in the pastry display-scanning the choices, I saw CINNAMON ROLLS in the back of display. Gotta get one of those for sure!

Looking up at the menu board (as well as the many racks of freshly baked biscuits), I gathered the highlight item here was the BREAKFAST SANDWICH! Will get one of those too!

CINNAMON ROLL- circling flaky layers and a generous dose of buttery cinnamon glaze, saturated into the deepest layers of this beautiful rosette bun! I asked if it was possible to heat this up? They were happy to do so! This added step made it delectable!

SPECIAL BREAKFAST SANDWICH - In addition to the regular scrambled eggs and bacon, they added fresh avocado, pepper Jack cheese, and lemon aioli spread to take it over the top! Definitely worth the extra $1.50 to have it "specialized"!
Make note, biscuits as delicious as they are, are by nature, a little bit dry and crumbly. The avocado, lemon aioli, and melted cheese adds moisture and creaminess elevating this sando, very delicious!

The outside seating area was not completed, still being built-so heading to the beach was a good idea!

YooBin K. Elite 2022
Newark, CA
274137
11/25/2022
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My friend and I have been eyeing this place for some time now and finally came to visit! The exterior is colorful and welcoming and the interior has a more industrial feel. The balance is really nice. It was quiet when we came in at around 10: 30am.

You go up to the front where you'll see the pastry display. You can look and choose what you'd like to order in the front. They're all friendly and hands are busy stocking the supplies and packaging orders.

The florentine rebel has a fragrant pesto flavor with cheese. I would spend all of my money here if they sold the bread alone. So delicious. The soft boiled egg will ooze when cut so if you're going to bite straight into it, be careful of the yolk that breaks. We also got a matcha latte. If you prefer yours more sweet remember to ask for sweetener. Otherwise everything was so good!

Florentine rebel

Kendra D. Elite 2022
Santa Clara, CA
183103191
11/1/2022
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I've wanted to try this place for so long! I went around 1pm on the weekday so there was no line. It took about 10ish minutes for the order so the wait wasn't very long at all. Ordered both the regular breakfast sandwich and the special breakfast sandwich: both sandwiches included the biscuits, 2 scrambled, and bacon. The difference is that the special includes avocado, lemon aioli, and pepper jack cheese, while the regular breakfast sandwich has cheddar cheese.

It was huge! And I really enjoyed eating it but I thought despite the biscuit being great, it got a bit dry and was on the denser side. I felt like every bite I had was just biscuit lol. For some reason, I had no idea they had hot sauce on the side? I feel like that would've elevated the sandwich so much, so I will have to come back again to try that and the other pastries.

Best pan fried buns I've ever had. Stone pot beef soup noodles with Sichuan pepper corn flavoring was also exceptionally good.

Order by using QR code, no paper menu.
It will be hard for senior if don't read English or internet.

Can't believe I've never been there, being a Chinese noodle soup fan. This wrong has been corrected!
There were so many delectable dishes on the menu, but I must try my stable which is spicy beef noodle soup! The server was friendly and dish came out quickly. It was delicious! It's not really spicy but does have a little kick to it. Beef could be slightly more tender but can't complain. I did feel jealous of all the people who ordered the stone pot though, the tableside service looked very fun.
Will definitely return to try some other dishes! Probably one of the stone pots.: D

I was ready for a good burger and a beer after walking from the GGBridge. It was perfect. The burger was very good & tasty beer and cocktails.

What I really appreciated was the attention to detail. The lettuce that came with the burger was crisp & fresh. Pickles were as well & the skewered grape on top of the burger was fresh as well. Many spots will put wilted sides or rubbery pickles on the plate. Service was on point at the bar & he was a very busy guy but still checked on me. It was a great food highlight to my visit.

Justin L. Elite 2022
San Francisco, CA
573872
9/18/2022Updated review
It's been a while since I've been back here, definitely over 5 years. Sad to say, these aren't my favorite burgers anymore; not anywhere close. It used to be the line and the wait were worth the wait. Now, it is the truest definition of a tourist trap charging incredibly inflated prices for medicore food.

Service is mediocre at best. The burgers are nowhere worth the price. The portions are significantly smaller; my whiskey burger was barely bigger than the size of a double double. The patty was dry and overcooked, which makes sense as nobody asked how we wanted our burger cooked. "Side" of fries was essentially a small cup of crudely fried fries. One burger (which doesn't come with fries but a small side salad), side of fries, and a coke; $40 w/tip. Yeah, no thanks.

4/26/2014Previous review
The only reason Im giving this place 4 stars is because the burgers were a hot mess. The server we had was very kind and helpful but wasnt very attentive. We waited for quite a while for napkins and the place wasn't packed yet.

On the brighter note, arguably the best burger I ever had. We split an order of carne asada "super" nachos, and 2 gourmet burgers. The patties were almost crumbly and it is very obvious they were not the buy-from-costco-frozen patties. It was, like I said, a hot mess. But the burgers are HUGE and very fresh.

This place is pretty pricey, with a somewhat classy old-fashioned atmosphere. It is a great place for a lunch outing or for dates.

A couple tips: If you're going on a weekend, GO EARLY. Also, if you eat beforehand, you may want to split a burger. It's that big.

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Karina P. Elite 2022
San Francisco, CA
366219740
9/16/2022
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Came here for lunch in Sausalito with no reservation and had a great experience. Sausalito was packed when I came and we arrived by bike with empty stomachs and ready to grub!

After yelping a bit and walking around the main streets we decided to put our name down here with 5 people. The restaurant is a bit dark and screams classic American food. Within 10 minutes our buzzer lit and we were seated!

We got fish and chips, the special buffalo burger, yountville burger, nacho fries, and a chicken salad. Everything came out fairly quickly with the exception of the salad surprisingly. If we had not said something, I don't think they would have brought out our friend's salad at all!

I enjoyed my burger a lot more than I expected. Nothing really sounded great when I sat down but after my yountville burger came out I scarfed down the entire thing.rare for a smaller eater like myself!

I would suggest putting your name down earlier and then walking around Sausalito while you wait. I really liked my food and would probably come back here in the future if I didn't have a reservation.

Nacho fries

Yountville burger

Jenny L.
San Francisco, CA
3111
9/10/2022
Safe for my son with peanut/sunflower oil allergies. Kids meal burger and fries and onion rings were all safe for him.expensive for 4 people: $100, tasty enough but quite

Too spicy. I had dinner yesterdaynight and i had got a run this morning.not sure whether it is because it is not clean or too spicy for me.

Most people came here for 藤椒鱼 (Sichuan Pepper Stone Pot Fish), it's not bad but portion of fish is not large. Pan fried buns are great! Most of food are spicy.

Generally it's a bit overpriced considering the portion of food.

Great taste comfort food. Fried dumpling is done very well - juicy while crispy on the outside.
The wood barrel noodle is a must order here - uses hot stone to keep the noodle soup hot. The Sichuan pepper taste is amazing! Meat is all right.

OMG can you guys believe it that when I finished the dinner there was 3 fly in the vinegar if you see this comment pleases don’t go to that restaurant and I feel very sick after I finished it