Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks — Restaurant in San Jose

Like others have said, this is the new ish shihlin spot. First time I’ve had it was at the valley fair mall. From what I can tell it tastes about the same 👍🏽.

I’ve only gotten the pop corn chicken and is still my go to. Chicken is very tasty and flavorful. One note is that the “spicy” isn’t that spicy at all. If you like spicy food, do the extra spicy but to me it’s still not spicy at all. The chicken is cooked through, It’s juicy but I wish it would be more crunchy/crispier. Other than that, value and quality is there. They give you soooo much chicken. I’ll always come back here if I’m feeling like...

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...

One of my favorite places to get snacks like fried mushroom and popcorn chicken. Their XXL fried chicken breast and thigh are a must try. The chicken is super juicy and well seasoned, served piping hot, fresh out of the oil. Recommend getting it fully cut and its like having upgraded popcorn chicken. The fried mushrooms are also super juicy, be careful not to burn yourself. Other things I like to get are the fried tofu with sauce, mee sua noodles (if you've never had, it's like if you were eating enoki mushroom soup,) and the aiyu lemon tea, which is nice...