Chef Li in San Jose

2033 Camden Ave # F, San Jose, CA 95124-2024, San Jose

Overview

Cuisine
  • Chinese
  • Asian

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

Are the open on Christmas

I don't think so. Might want to call them directly, though.

Do they have bbq pork

Yes.

Do they have bbq pork

Yes

Review

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Cole Brenot
google
05.03.2024
5/5

The food is truly excellent at chef li. They really take it up a notch compared to your typical neighborhood Chinese restaurant both with the food as well as the atmosphere in the restaurant. The only downside is that it's a bit more expensive than other similar places but personally I think it's well worth the extra couple dollars. Fantastic restaurant for a date. Staff is very friendly and attentive.

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Ma M
google
09.23.2018
5/5

Great food and friendly servicd

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Mary Vargas
google
09.11.2018
4/5

They are personable. The food is good...they make things for special diets. Worthy of a stop in.

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John Tarn
google
08.25.2018
3/5

Service was fantastic. The food though is a little bland.

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Debra Shearer
google
08.15.2018
5/5

Best place for food and orchids.

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alyce bond
google
08.12.2018
5/5

The absolute best Honey Walnut Shrimp I've ever tasted. Though the last time I purchased it they no longer added the honey dew melon to the recipie. Please return to the original menu. And I will continue to tell everyone how great a restaurant you are!

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Jack Ward
google
07.10.2018
5/5

I visit this place a lot since I work nearby. I like how the service is always awesome and they keep the spot well organized at all times. Pricing is affordable and they serve generous portions. Top notch!!

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Cherry Summers
google
07.04.2018
4/5

Consistently good, fresh food in a pleasant setting. Service is quick and friendly and the staff are knowledgeable about the menu and will try to accommodate special orders to avoid certain ingredients, etc.It isn't the cheapest place around but portion sizes are good for the price, even though they increase the lunch prices for weekends and holidays. Their lunch special offers about 20 different entree choices and comes with soup, an egg roll and your choice of white or fried rice. (Depending on when you come in, there might be a choice for soup or there might be only one type available.)Most of the food isn't spicy even if it says in the menu that it will be, so if you like things hot, be sure to tell your server.There's a large lot for the plaza, so I've never had a problem finding parking.

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Cynthia Pyun
google
06.21.2018
5/5

Best neighborhood food. Great staff and owners who welcome all in the community and kids and vegetarians. The stunning orchids attached table are also for sale. It's nice to see a place where all are welcome and takeout portions are enough for great leftovers.

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WGHS Waterpolo
google
05.21.2018
5/5

The best Chinese food in the Bay area! Walnut shrimp, salt n pepper pork! And they grow and sell the most beautiful orchids so the restaurant is decorated with orchids everywhere!

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Elyse Benito
google
05.08.2018
5/5

This place is good. I have been going here for over 18 years the owner is nice. The place is very pretty with all the orchids. I go twice a month. I have order the lemon chicken, orange chicken, chow fun, wonton soup, honey walnut prawns. Food is consistent the wait staff has been there for years.

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Sonia Gutierrez
google
05.04.2018
2/5

While the place is very clean and the food is really fresh, the food is not good. Chinese food is usually flavorful and tasty without the heavy sauces. They lather it in sauce and that is all one can taste. Upon receipt of my bill, I was shocked that my bill had an automatic 20% gratuity added to it. They said that parties of five or more have to pay an 18% tip (and as my receipt shows, I was clearly overcharged. The gratuity is determined off the subtotal, not the subtotal and tax). Granted, we are a family of five, but I think it's ridiculous that my one year old who did not order a dish is included in the party size. It's upsetting especially because this was unexpected. Customers, beware of the hidden costs and check your receipt.

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David Starkey
google
04.07.2018
5/5

I tried this spot once with a friend and I am addicted ever since. I loved the great character and delicious dishes and drinks. Keep it up.

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Andrew Gavia Jr
google
04.05.2018
5/5

Great food great atmosphere and service to die for

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Clinton Dyer
google
03.27.2018
5/5

This place is always amazing! I've never eaten anything that wasn't the best I've ever had here! Portion sizes are incredible as well! You won't leave here hungry or dissatisfied!

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Micaela Lopez
google
03.18.2018
5/5

Always delicious quick friendly service I serve a ton of food is so delicious leftovers yum

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Collin star
google
03.03.2018
4/5

Chef Li restaurant is my new place to eat in Campbell, the Hot and spicy soup and the Broccoli beef is Delicious I gave it four stars, the table room was very clean and your food comes to your table very fast! Hope you all enjoy your lunch!!!!

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Maria Furlong
google
02.11.2018
5/5

Lovely restaurant. Food really excellent. Quick service. Soo many orchids, beautiful!

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kalin tchiang
google
11.22.2017
5/5

This Restaurant presentation was so nice . It was a great experience to eat there. The owner was so nice and the place was so comfortable.I love the orchids everywhere.The foods was very good.I would recommend all my friends and family to go.

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swetha b
google
11.18.2017
5/5

Best sesame chicken. Lunch specials come with fruit and soup.

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Caleb Corry
google
11.12.2017
5/5

We have been going here for sometime now.. and I don’t plan to go anywhere else. We only go once every 2 weeks. We look forward to it. We rarely eat in there, but when we do, it is a nice and small atmosphere. I would recommend taking your friends, family or just reserve a dinner for two. The service is fun and happy to serve. We have been there when it’s almost closing time, and the whole team will make a table for themselves and get ready to eat. It’s refreshing to see them eat their own food. For take out.. we literally order food, and in less than 15min., I am back home eating this delicious food. Quick and easy! For anyone who has a bad experience for their first time, it would be a shame. This food is a treat.

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D Rowe
google
11.05.2017
5/5

Would certainly recommend eating here. Awesome character, delicious dishes, good service. They never disappoint.

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Marie Lumadue
google
10.19.2017
5/5

This is best Chinese food in town. We refuse to go anywhere else. The beautiful orchids create a romantic ambience too.

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Howard Diaz
google
10.14.2017
4/5

The staff here are sooooo friendly and nice!!!!!!!! Just kidding.... They're awful but the food is pretty good and for Chinatown, pretty clean facility. They have bathrooms! Tourists and locals alike so you know it's gotta be good food.

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Nisa R
google
09.09.2017
5/5

Do you remember what Chinese food tasted like as a kid? I do. This restaurant brought it back! Amazing food. Ol time favs potstickers, beef broccoli, Kung pao chicken, chow mein... every dish was great. The owner seems so friendly with his guests, he was so talkative with people. Cool vibe.Small place, overwhelmed with orchids for sure... maybe because of new year. Two thumbs up Chef Li, xie xie!!🥠🥠

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John Bauman
google
07.19.2017
5/5

I admire this spot! They offer high class meals, their menu is large, The cook in that spot is a real authority in the kitchen, I like very much trying all their dishes. The dishes are consistently of high qualtity, the service towards the customers is efficient. I often go to this place and I was never unsatisfied. I recommend it to all my friends.

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Katie Marie Gelacio
google
07.12.2017
5/5

Our favorite Chinese food restaurant. Fresh, never over cooked or too greasy. Dry spicy green bean😊

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Gloria Aplustill
google
06.22.2017
5/5

I really like this Chinese restaurant. The food is excellent, the quantities are good and the service is excellent. Also the ambiance is so nice, well decorated and the orchids are so beautiful! They are also for sale! Highly recommend this place.

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Scott Fitzpatrick
google
06.22.2017
5/5

The best Chinese food in the area. It is a lovely place with orchids everywhere. The menu is full of classics and more. There is even a vegetarian menu.

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J Teague
google
04.20.2017
5/5

Great food, excellent prices. The owner is a very nice man. He offers a wonderful environment, great food and a delightful personality. They also sell orchids here and Arrangements 👍

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Aleksandr Piryazev
google
03.12.2017
5/5

Friendly staff and the good food.

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Bonnie Leonard
google
01.08.2017
4/5

Good chinese food, I had the ginger, green onion crabs which was good! I wouldnt recommend the hunan pork though, too salty. Would come again.

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Bryan Jackson
google
01.06.2017
5/5

I have lunch here about twice a month. Very relaxing atmosphere. Great food, and very attentive wait staff. The owner is always there, and will often spend a few minutes conversing with us. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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BJ Bernard
google
10.25.2016
5/5

Best Chinese food in the south bay! Erik the owner is awesome. Always orchids all around the restaurant which makes it a pleasant environment.

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Sistah Nedra
google
10.14.2016
1/5

I've eaten here before, always to go. But today was different. When I walked in I caught a strange vibe from the staff instantly. But I ignored it. A woman was standing in front of the counter who had given her order, she stepped away and I stepped up to give my order. As I did so, another woman walked up behind me. After I paid for my food, I stepped out of the way and the next woman gave her order. Then, the owner/manager whoever she was ordered me to "sit down and wait." She did not do this to the two other women, who happened to be white. I left and went next door to get something to drink and waited by my car for my order. Never again.

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Mitchell Weinstock
google
10.05.2016
5/5

Not a bad thing on the menu. Look on the board for the daily specials.

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Jypsei Miller
google
09.19.2016
4/5

Great food a bit pricey 😊

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Christopher Balistreri
google
09.17.2016
4/5

Very charming little restaurant. Food was great, large portions for the price.

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Mario Guerra
google
09.01.2016
5/5

Great food! Amazing vegetarian options!

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Sandy M.
google
08.27.2016
5/5

Best lemon chicken, chow mein and soups. Quick service. Not cheap but worth it. The place is very clean and you can actually bring a date here. The ambiance of all of the pretty orchids is so nice. Cute little restaurant!

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bob chapman
google
07.01.2016
5/5

The best Chinese Restaurant by far. My Son and family always come here when I am in town. Li is the nicest host always makes us feel welcome and the food as i say is the best. I live in England and always come here when visiting me Son and family. You will not find a better place to eat and I have eaten in a few over the years. Bob Chapman.

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Dave Lobach
google
06.03.2016
4/5

The food is consistantly good.

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Kimberley Hoose
google
05.16.2016
5/5

We went on Easter with family-2 toddlers and 5 adults. The food was fantastic and the service was great. The flowers are gorgeous and make for a wonderful calming experience.

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Tirtha Roy
google
04.17.2016
4/5

Consistently good and consistently fast on take out orders.

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Vicki Wehner
google
04.12.2016
5/5

Excellent food! Service is impeccable! I couldn't stop eating the delicious chicken salad!

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Angel
google
03.06.2016
3/5

The service was very good! However, the food wasn't the best, it was a little.....tasteless.

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Brenda Meade
google
02.17.2016
4/5

Wonderful Chinese meal! Lots of food for the price. When they say spicy, they mean spicy too. Food was brought to us very quickly as well.

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Dan Pritchett
google
01.22.2016
4/5

Went for lunch and it wasn't what I expected. The decor is bright and filled with flowers that you can purchase to take home. Service was prompt if not necessarily cheery. The food was served quick. I had the Kiwi Strawberry Chicken which was a unique take on sweet and sour chicken. Definitely recommend.

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Edvin Aghansian
google
01.12.2016
5/5

Excellent service , great staff.

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Mary Johnson
google
01.03.2016
4/5

We had a table of 7...everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful!!! Fast service.. Would go back for sure yummy. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars, was that I wanted a brown rice choice and more vegetarian dishes ( tempeh maybe), and they only had 2 choices. Nevertheless, the flavor of what we ordered was really good!!

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