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Welcome to East Lake Chinese

East Lake Chinese is a Cantonese seafood restaurant located at 2850 Quimby Rd in San Jose, CA. With a cozy atmosphere and a wide range of menu options, this restaurant offers delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine. Despite the humble decor, the food speaks for itself, with dishes like dim sum, short ribs, Chinese broccoli, and shrimp rice rolls receiving rave reviews from customers. Whether you're looking for a family meal or a quick dim sum fix, East Lake Chinese delivers flavorful and satisfying dishes that keep customers coming back for more.

East Lake Chinese: Reviews & Ratings

Sunshinethu ..
Sunshinethu ..

This is as authentic as it gets. Don't expect crisp kind service and extra napkins or to go containers that you can fit all of your food in when it's time to go, but do expect delicious food well seasoned and prepared and delivered to the table quickly. My last time here, I had the dim sum, and it was great as usual. The little plates piled up, one more delicious than the next. Our table also ordered the short ribs, which are my favorite, Chinese broccoli and fried rice. The restaurant is pretty old and inside the tables are rickety and sticky and I'm definitely sure they could upgrade their decor and seating but the food is so good that I look beyond that and just appreciate the meal. I've been coming here for years, and I don't recall one bad experience.

Cassidy T.
Cassidy T.

Came here on a Sunday around lunch time and was seated right away. The inside of the restaurant looks pretty basic, although a little outdated it was still clean. This the style of dim sum where they push around little carts and you pick out the dishes you want to eat. 1. Har gow - 6/10. I found the skin of this to be slightly too overcooked because it lost it's mochi stretchy texture. This one crumbled apart which knocked it down a few points for me. The filling was pretty standard, I may have gotten an old one that had been sitting out for a while. Not amazing, but also not bad. 2. Siu mai - 8/10. Also a pretty standard siu mai. Nothing wrong with it 3. Chicken feet - 9/10. This was full of flavor and unexpectedly very spicy!! It was a nice change to some other chicken feets that I've had 4. BBQ porn bun - 8/10. Pretty standard pork bun, I wish it were a bit larger but it was still solid 5. Shrimp rice roll - 10/10. Absolute best dish of our meal, in fact I would say this is one of the best shrimp rolls I've had in the bay. Must must get if you are here for dim sum! Overall this was a solid meal and the price was decent. I'd come here again if I ever wanted some quick no frills dim sum

Sandra L.
Sandra L.

I've been visiting this establishment for over 20 years. Although it's changed ownership a few times, the new owners have updated the interior a lot! The place looks and feels very open and clean. It's solid chinese food whether you are dining for a family meal at dinner or dim sum over the weekend. I have not had a dish that was not good. Some of my favorites are still the fish filet with fresh veggies and the clams in black bean sauce. Family favorites are still peking spare ribs, seafood clay pot and beef chow fun.

Emily P.
Emily P.

No complaints, solid dim sum place! I can't say my pallette for dim sum is super sophisticated but every dish I've tried here is yummy and satisfactory. This is my family's go-to dim sum place because of the taste, price, and distance.

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Welcome to East Lake Chinese, a hidden gem located in San Jose, CA, offering authentic Cantonese seafood cuisine. This restaurant takes pride in its traditional dishes and excellent service. With a wide range of options for vegetarians, along with catering services and a casual dining atmosphere, East Lake Chinese caters to a diverse clientele.

Customers rave about the mouthwatering dim sum, short ribs, Chinese broccoli, and fried rice. Despite the simple decor and old tables, the focus is on the flavorful and well-prepared dishes that keep patrons coming back for more.

One customer praised the spicy chicken feet and sensational shrimp rice roll, giving high ratings for their taste and quality. The consistency and quality of the food make East Lake Chinese a go-to spot for dim sum enthusiasts.

With over 20 years of history and changing ownership, East Lake Chinese continues to impress diners with its updated interior and a menu that pleases both individuals and families. Favorites like fish filet with fresh veggies, clams in black bean sauce, peking spare ribs, seafood clay pot, and beef chow fun are just a few of the highly recommended items on the menu.

Whether you are looking for a quick dim sum fix or a satisfying family meal, East Lake Chinese is the place to be. The delicious food, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere make it a top choice for Chinese cuisine in the Bay Area.