Pagoda House
Chinese · San Jose
About Pagoda House
At Pagoda House, we're proud to serve comforting, authentic Asian-inspired cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Located conveniently across from the DMV in San Jose, our restaurant offers a quick bite or a leisurely meal that will satisfy any craving. Our signature dishes are a hit with custom...
At Pagoda House, we're proud to serve comforting, authentic Asian-inspired cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Located conveniently across from the DMV in San Jose, our restaurant offers a quick bite or a leisurely meal that will satisfy any craving. Our signature dishes are a hit with customers, including our popular broccoli beef and orange chicken, as well as our delicious WonTon soup. Friendly and attentive service is always on hand to ensure a welcoming experience for all guests. Whether you're grabbing lunch on the go or enjoying dinner with friends, we invite you to come taste the difference at Pagoda House.
What Customers Say About Pagoda House
Pagoda House receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the delicious food, quick service, and friendly staff, especially the Combination WonTon soup, broccoli beef, and orange chicken. However, some customers report issues with cleanliness and food quality, including slimy beef and dirty utensils.
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Tip: Located across from the DMV, it's a convenient spot for a quick lunch if you're in the area.
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Pagoda House San Jose Reviews
I had to go to the DMV and was hungry so I stopped here. I got a plate of chicken, veggies, and rice for $13. Got a fortune cookie too! They cooked it pretty quickly and the service was great!
under rated spot food was fire
I had to go to the DMV and was hungry so I stopped here. I got a plate of chicken, veggies, and rice for $13. Got a fortune cookie too! They cooked it pretty quickly and the service was great!
under rated spot food was fire
Food is great they give big portions as well so great when it comes to your moneys worth
Came here for lunch very happy I used to come here when I was 12 years old now am much older and very happy 😊
Combination WonTon soup is the best!
Very quick service! Friendly employees! Delicious Food!
The food is so delicious
Loved this hole in the wall, right across from DMV. Excellent broccoli beef and orange chicken! The chicken sweet corn soup was delicious. Service was super friendly and warm. Will surely visit again.
Good people and the food is delicious! 🤤
Loved this hole in the wall, right across from DMV. Excellent broccoli beef and orange chicken! The chicken sweet corn soup was delicious. Service was super friendly and warm. Will surely visit again.
Good people and the food is delicious! 🤤
Combination WonTon soup is the best!
The food is so delicious
Came here for lunch very happy I used to come here when I was 12 years old now am much older and very happy 😊
Food is great they give big portions as well so great when it comes to your moneys worth
Very quick service! Friendly employees! Delicious Food!
Small family owned hole in the wall. Not great but not bad either. There aren't very many alternatives in the area to eat at but it will do in a pinch. When you call in an order it is usually ready within 15 minutes. I eat the deep fried roasted garlic and chow mein at lunch time and it is a very healthy portion for the price. They recently changed their credit card minimum to $20, which is actually inconvenient for me because my lunch special and coke come in under $20. They don't charge to use credit card though which I like. Over all not a bad place.
Small family owned hole in the wall. Not great but not bad either. There aren't very many alternatives in the area to eat at but it will do in a pinch. When you call in an order it is usually ready within 15 minutes. I eat the deep fried roasted garlic and chow mein at lunch time and it is a very healthy portion for the price. They recently changed their credit card minimum to $20, which is actually inconvenient for me because my lunch special and coke come in under $20. They don't charge to use credit card though which I like. Over all not a bad place.
The Forks are Super NASTY 🤮
The Forks are Super NASTY 🤮
Ordered The Lemon chicken and Fried rice. Everything was super bland. The chicken barely had any sauce so the chicken tasted so dry. The rice had absolutely no flavor and was also dry. I ordered on doordash and recieved the food in a regular take out container with no way to safeguard the foods integrity and safety. Definitely never buying from here again.
Que asco, las cucharas parecen que estuvieron debajo del refrigerador por un año, lleno de hongos bien costoso. Sucios.
The worst Chinese food we have ever eaten in the US in 10 years! Food smells bad! Our family experienced stomach aches after eating here! Never come here again! I am a real customer!
It's a very dirty restaurant, the spoons have mushrooms underneath, it's too dirty, I'll make a legal process against the attack on public health
We came to buy steamed rice and they charge a lot for it. Was willing to pay for it had family over and didn't have time to make my own. Was told we cannot buy rice without food? And it was yelled at us in the dining room. Been coming to this place a long time. Went home and cooked my own. Very unprofessional. Never again.
Never seen slimey beef and broccoli until tonight bad experience I took my plate back after 1 bite when I noticed this substance hanging from my fork looking like flem. Under new ownership this place used to be good.
The worst Chinese food we have ever eaten in the US in 10 years! Food smells bad! Our family experienced stomach aches after eating here! Never come here again! I am a real customer!
Que asco, las cucharas parecen que estuvieron debajo del refrigerador por un año, lleno de hongos bien costoso. Sucios.
It's a very dirty restaurant, the spoons have mushrooms underneath, it's too dirty, I'll make a legal process against the attack on public health
We came to buy steamed rice and they charge a lot for it. Was willing to pay for it had family over and didn't have time to make my own. Was told we cannot buy rice without food? And it was yelled at us in the dining room. Been coming to this place a long time. Went home and cooked my own. Very unprofessional. Never again.
Never seen slimey beef and broccoli until tonight bad experience I took my plate back after 1 bite when I noticed this substance hanging from my fork looking like flem. Under new ownership this place used to be good.
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148 W Alma Ave A, San Jose, CA 95110
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