Tofu With Preserved Egg
Pearl Garden

Pearl Garden

2101 Camino Ramon, 94583, San Ramon, United States

Soup • Meat • Asian • Chinese


"The all-you-can-eat menu has two choices: the regular option for $29.99 per person and the special option for $36.99 per person. We opted for the special menu, which included a variety of sashimi cuts, making it worth the extra cost. The special menu allows for three items per person per round, with a choice of six items per round. My friend and I, both females, went for four rounds. Although there was a slight delay during the fourth round, overall our experience was enjoyable. The sashimi was fresh, and the oysters were large and flavorful. They also have appetizers at the counter that you can enjoy while waiting for your order. The special appetizers, especially the oysters, were a standout – plump and without any fishy taste, and no stomach problems later on! The salmon and hamachi carpaccio were also tasty, with a perfect blend of flavors. I particularly liked the salmon belly and sweet shrimp for sashimi. The toro was exceptional, practically melting in your mouth. For those worried about too much fat, the hamachi and madai are good choices; the madai has a pleasant sear that enhances its fragrance. As for nigiri, both the seared squid and squid ink gunkan were delicious, but I preferred the crunchy texture of the squid ink gunkan. The handrolls were filling, and my top pick was the Rock-N-Roll – eel and avocado, a reliable choice! In conclusion, Kigawa Sushi provides an excellent dining experience with fresh sushi and a range of options. I highly recommend it."

Qq Noodle

Qq Noodle

10889 South Blaney Avenue, Cupertino, 95014, United States Of America

Soup • Meat • Seafood • Chinese


"I 'm always on the look out for solid hand pulled noodles because everyone that I 've tried so far is more on the chewy, thicker side. In Chinese, there 's a term, QQ to refer to the chewy/softness of a noodle (or carb based food). To achieve QQ is difficult, but once you eat a noodle that 's perfectly QQ it 's an amazing experience. So onto QQ Noodle I had high expectations since they decided to boldly name their restaurant after the very culinary term that represents a perfect texture, so I figured why not? A couple of things to know this place is CASH only and tends to fill up pretty quickly, so be prepared to wait. We ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and garlic pork noodles . The Spicy Beef Noodle Soup was not too salty, the broth was well seasoned and actually was on the lighter side. Thankfully I ordered the spicy version so the hot chili oil added a nice depth in flavor. The beef was perfectly tender and oh my gosh the noodles. The noodles were the QQ I was looking for! It 's thin, but not too thin that it dissolves in the soup. I will say since it errs on the wider noodle side, it may be difficult to eat but it 's worth the struggle. The garlic pork noodles is a dry noodle dish, think if it similar to a jajang noodle dish. They seasoned it with some garlic and cumin, the flavors packed a huge punch and did not disappoint. When eating noodles, I prefer soupy noodle dishes but this was GOOD. I stole more than a few bites from my partner."