Bay Area Feast! $30 Per Person for a FULL Banquet-Style Meal π
My out-of-state bestie visited the Bay Area and craved real Chinese food β so I took her to Special Noodle, a local favorite with 6 branches across the Bay! We visited the San Jose location: π 1530 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129 5 people, $150 after tax β a table loaded with hearty dishes, plus a free basket of soup dumplings! Hereβs the real deal: π Maoβs Braised Pork Belly A perfect dupe for the famous βRed Braised Porkβ β tender, well-balanced fat & lean, sweet-salty sauce. Only $15 and perfect with rice! π Noodle & Rice Dishes Sichuan Pepper Lamb with Rice Noodles β aromatic broth, tender lamb, silky noodles πΆοΈ Hunan Stir-Fried Beef with Rice Noodles β wok-fried beef with spicy peppers π₯ Beijing Zhajiang Noodles β chewy noodles with rich sauce & fresh cucumber π₯ π₯ Thumb Pan-Fried Buns Cute, bridge-shaped, crispy bottom, juicy filling β like a mini soup dumpling but pan-fried! π Sticky Rice Ribs Soft, savory sticky rice with tender ribs β comfort in every bite π String Beans & Eggplant A classic homestyle stir-fry β crisp beans, soft eggplant, well-balanced sauce π¦ Fried Cheese Shrimp Balls Crispy outside, cheesy and bouncy inside β so addictive! π Spend $88, get FREE soup dumplings β thin skin, rich broth, delicious filling. A full meal with meat, veggies, noodles, and rice β under $30 per person after tax! Great for groups, families, or treating friends. π₯‘ Too lazy to go out? Order via Fantuan for deals and delivery! #BayAreaEats #ChineseFood #BudgetFeast #SanJoseFoodie #SpecialNoodle
