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Welcome to New Sam Kee Restaurant

New Sam Kee Restaurant, located in San Jose, CA, is a hidden gem offering a unique dining experience. With a diverse menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options, this casual spot is perfect for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner. The steamed sea bass and Japanese Surf Clams with Garlic are standout dishes that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Although the ambiance may be old-school, the quality and freshness of the food make up for it. Don't miss out on the lobster garlic noodles and seafood kingdom fried rice for a truly satisfying meal. Overall, New Sam Kee Restaurant is a must-visit for authentic Chinese cuisine lovers.

LOCATIONS
  • New Sam Kee Restaurant
    1942 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121, United States
    1942 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121, United States Hotline: +1 408-270-0788

Welcome to New Sam Kee Restaurant, a beloved Chinese eatery located at 1942 Aborn Rd San Jose, CA 95121. This restaurant offers a range of amenities including reservation services, delivery, takeout options, and even catering for special events. With a menu that caters to both meat-eaters and vegans alike, New Sam Kee is a great spot for groups and families.

Customers have raved about the fresh and delicious dishes, such as the steamed sea bass and the salt & pepper ribs. The Japanese Surf Clams with Garlic and the Lobster Garlic Noodles also receive high praise for their flavors and textures.

While some customers have noted that the decor is a bit dated, the focus at New Sam Kee Restaurant is truly on the food. From classic Chinese porridge to more adventurous dishes like Peking duck buns and ginger lobster, there's something for everyone at this hidden gem in San Jose.

Whether you're looking for a comforting bowl of porridge or a feast fit for a celebration, New Sam Kee Restaurant has you covered. Give them a call at (408) 270-0788 to make a reservation or place an order for delivery or takeout.

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Nancy N.
Nancy N.

Wonton mi was good!!!! I also had the chao quay and they were warm and crispy. Old school place, so you choose food, they give food, and you eat food. The end.

Gillynn C.
Gillynn C.

Love going to a place that's open when everyone else is closed at 2:30p. The place has lots of seating but the ambience is not that great. Everything is old inside. The steamed sea bass more that makes up for it. It is so fresh and delicious. The sauce is so tasty. I tried to get the recipe but they said it's a secret. It might be soy sauce specifically for seafood. I will keep coming back just to order this fatty fish. It's so delicious. The Mongolian beef was average. The onions were a little in the raw side. I like it a little more well done and sweeter. The green beans were perfect and crispy. The salt and pepper ribs were also good. It's a hidden gem in evergreen. Come in for a visit.

Elena N.
Elena N.

Date: Thursday, January 4th, 2024 Time: around 4:45pm Meal: Dinner Takeout / Pickup The hubby's bro was grabbing dinner from here and asked me if I wanted anything. I decided to get this menu item - 6. Japanese Surf Clams with Garlic. I have no idea how much the dish was since I didn't pay, but their online ordering system lists it as $17.99. You get both halves of the surf clam. (I know some places only serve one of the shells, but for this price, it should be two.) The clam was nice and chewy as were the noodles. Lots of garlicky flavor too. I did wish this came with a soy jalapeño sauce of sorts, but I had hot chili oil at home, so that added the needed kick. I believe the bro in law got 94. Suon Rang Muoi - Salt & Pepper Ribs ($14.99) and 102. Bo Mong Co - Mongolian Beef, Hot ($14.99). Not sure if he got a combo since they were both in the same box, but I started dinner later than him, so he could have combined them into one box after he finished eating. I did try a piece of the pork and it was nicely fried. A tad dry and underseasoned for me, but still pretty good. (I like lots of jalapeños.) I've always wanted to try their Caviar King Crab, Lobster Garlic Noodles, and Kingdom Seafood Fried Rice. Maybe one day when I have a larger group, I'll come back and try all three!

Amanda T.
Amanda T.

I came here with a friend on a Friday morning for some classic chinese porridge with black egg and chinese donut. The restaurant looks like your typical chinese restaurant, nothing too special and the service was quick. The porridge came out in a huge bowl, I wasn't able to finish the entire thing. The taste was good and what I was expecting. The chinese donut paired with the porridge was great, I really liked it! The donut was very crispy and chewy. Overall, this restaurant hit the spot when I needed some comfort food and to get over a cold. I would come again if I was in the area.

Maggie L.
Maggie L.

One of my family member's favorite places to eat. It's a great family-style restaurant. I'm not the biggest fan of their service but the restaurant has amazing food and it's pretty cheap so you should try it if you want authentic Chinese food. The atmosphere and vibe just weren't it for me. Service was what you expected at a Chinese restaurant but this was a bit more awkward. They didn't talk the whole time even when they came to take our order and just let my dad talk. It's not a big deal for my parents and the food was delicious and filling so I gave them 4 stars. I just wouldn't come here alone haha! We got kidney soup, Basil clams, and imperial fried rice (the English names kill me haha!!!). All of the dishes were so flavorful and delicious and super filling. The kidney soup sounds weird but it's so good and the soup is so flavorful, it has a similar taste to duck soup. The basil clams are so soft and the noodles are bouncy. They have a soy sauce flavor so they go good with the tea. The imperial fried rice has shrimp and I think roe on top, it's not salty at all, have to try!. 10/10 for the food! Probably doing a to-go order next time though :p

Anna L.
Anna L.

Had a last-minute family event and needed to come up with some interesting party trays past. I often order from New Sam Kee for party trays for work. But today, I wanted to get their popular items that isnt exactly on their Party Tray menu. I ordered from the Clover App for pick up. The order was ready on time. I got 3 orders of the lobster garlic noodles and seafood kingdom fried rice, then consolidated into a medium party tray for display. For your typical Chinese food, the lobster noodle is pretty good here. Nice and garlicky with a little heat from the jalapeños. The only minus is that it is pretty oily. The fried rice was new to my family; they've never seen such a simple, looking fried rice. Although simple, the mix of roe makes this more flavor than your typical fried rice. Instead of a few large pieces of scallop, I wished there would be small scallops in a bigger quantity so that more people can enjoy a little bit of it. Overall, these items have been a favorite and still are.

Michelle V.
Michelle V.

Came here to celebrate grandma's birthday! Kinda felt like a wedding with all the food we ordered. I've only come here for the lobster noodles in the past, and was excited to try a variety of dishes this time. It was mostly empty on a Sunday evening. There was another big party, but I mostly saw takeout orders. The service was attentive. Here's what we got: -peking duck buns: The skin was super crispy and some meat parts were dry. Loved the fluffiness of the buns, no sogginess here. I'd recommend asking for more buns, green onions, and possibly more sauce because there's a lot of meat. -fried rice with fish roe: This came with shrimp (and possibly scallop?). It was mild enough to accompany the flavorful proteins on our table, although you can eat it alone too. My grandma was a fan! -honey walnut shrimp: Battered and thinly-coated shrimp tossed in a mayo sauce that wasn't too thick although every part of the shrimps were coated. The shrimp meat was soft and chewy. -lobster garlic noodles: A classic lobster dish that had flavorful garlicky egg noodles tossed with garlicky-seasoned lobster. Had to use a fork to pull out the lobster meat. -ginger lobster: Tasty sauce with ginger and spiced coating the lobster meat. Really enjoyed this one! -fried lobster: Always love this dish; it's better to pull the meat out and then taste some of the breading outside of the lobster shell. -sweet and sour fried pork: Good balance of sweet and tartness coating the breaded pork. The thinness of the pork worked well, and we ate it with fried rice. -crispy fried pork: Tasted garlicky and I liked the jalapeños that came with it. Too salty to eat on its own so we ate this with fried rice too. Same thinness as the sweet and sour pork. -stir fried greens and shiitake mushrooms: This was the last thing I ate because I needed vegetables in me. I love bitter mustard greens. The mushrooms, however, packed such a flavorful punch that it stayed in my mouth, even after dessert. Just be aware of the strong mushroom flavor if you eat this! The meal ended with slices of oranges on ice! The oranges were quite sour but it's a decent palate cleanser. They also gave us plates and utensils for a cake we brought in. All in all a lovely dining experience for my family!