Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks

Yilu Wang 5 months ago

Bought the crispy chicken bento box today, way below my expectations. Not my first time here, but the chicken we got today was too dry to eat. Not sure what happened to their quality management.

Jonathan’s Eats and Travels 11 months ago

We stopped by Shihlin Taiwanese Street Snacks for a quick lunch. What caught my eye when searching for Taiwanese restaurants, was the small menu of popular Taiwanese street food. Both my wife and I love Taiwanese food and we try to eat at a Taiwanese restaurants when we run across one. You order from a kiosk (only 1 available). They advertise specials, but I couldn’t find any on the menu on the kiosk. The people making the food were busy and I couldn’t wave anyone down to help me, so I opted to order items on the menu. I got the Homemade Oyster Mee Sua, my wife got the Jiayi Chicken Rice and we got the Popcorn Chicken to share. I also got the Smoked Plum Juice for my drink. The flavors of the food were really good. The portion size was slightly small, but fair for the price. There are only a few tables/seats available, so if you have a larger party than 4, you most likely will not be able to find a place to sit together. Seating is best for 2 people here. Overall, I would come back to try more menu items the next time I am in the San Jose area.

Taro Doboba 11 months ago

The shop is takeout only, so there’s no seating, but there are tables in the mall where you can sit and eat. The chicken is tender and delicious, and the seasoning is perfectly balanced. We ordered one chicken dish and one mushroom dish, and it was more than enough for four people - maybe even too much! It is a little oily/greasy, but still very delicious.

adiba nisa 2 years ago

Shihlin Restaurant offers a mix of hits and misses. Their popcorn chicken stands out with its perfect blend of spice and seasoning, while other dishes like the grandma braised chicken rice left us wanting more. However, portion sizes are generous, especially with the grandma braised chicken rice. Additionally, it's noteworthy that this location offers halal meat, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Overall, while some dishes may not impress, the standout popcorn chicken and availability of halal options make Shihlin Restaurant worth a visit for Taiwanese food enthusiasts.

Kaleigh 2 years ago

The food is OUTSTANDING. Great price for everything! (We got default seasoning and mild for all) The mushrooms are so crunchy and default seasoning is perfect. Not too salty not too bland! The XXL Chicken breast is so crunchy and savory on the inside. The flavors immaculate. It seriously could feed 2 people. I didn’t even need rice lol. The tofu is crunchy as well, and not as seasoned but it’s good enough for me. It pairs well with the sweet sauce that they gave. The people are also rly friendly.