three eyelash came out of my treasure rice box.. one could be mistake but i dont undestand that three of them came out
J L.
I've been a regular customer at this location for...I don't even remember when they first opened, but it was originally in another tinier location nearby. I've always liked fried chicken, and as much as I enjoyed eating it by itself, I've been missing the option of having it in a meal, which is probably why I latched on to their Treasure Rice Box option over anything else. It's pretty much the only thing I've ordered from them, for as long as I've been a patron. I would order a Box without pickled vegetables, being a somewhat picky eater. I like to get the other veggies in before anything else; it's pretty hard to get greens when you eat out, so I'm always appreciative of it. Their fried chicken has maintained a pretty good standard (though occasionally they have had to switch between dark and white meat) of crispy, spicy, and savory over the years, and it's the reason I always came back to it. The skin is in a sort of crunchy thin layer that is heavily seasoned, which I very much enjoyed when coupled with the rice, which has its own sauce that complements the chicken. It comes with half an egg that was probably marinated with soy sauce, which I think rounds out the meal very well, though I tend to eat it alongside the chicken and rice instead of at the end. For a long time I actually brought my own beverage to the location, for frugal reasons, though I was convinced when I tried out their Brown Sugar Milk Tea (I get it without boba; feels like it interferes with the texture of the meal) and I've ordered both together ever since. It's very sweet but just at the right level to not interfere with the meal itself, but that's my tongue. For several years, before and after it moved, I would order the Rice Box, sit down, look at the people passing by, read on my phone, just giving myself a moment before thinking about anything else. Calling it a refuge seems a bit overblown, but I did enjoy the atmosphere a lot, especially in the old store location. It was definitely a bit too small (a bit stuffy and hot depending on the season), so I can understand why they moved to a more spacious and cooler location. I wouldn't say I'm super friendly with the employees at the location, but small talk naturally happens when you have been eating there for so long. The gentleman who appears to own and manage the location is very friendly, and seemed earnest in trying to provide food for the residents nearby, especially the students. Several of the employees -who have come and gone- were very nice and forthcoming which really helped me narrow down on what I like about the food there. I've always appreciated that. I think the last two years have been really difficult for this location, just as it probably was anywhere else. They've had to raise their prices quite a bit, and procuring chicken meat seems to have been difficult. I remember talking with the manager way back before all this about how the price at his location was lower than others because he wanted to provide the option to more students looking for food. I imagine all of this have been very difficult so I've been trying to support the location as much as I could. I...will definitely be sad to see it go. It's nice to hear that they're moving rather than closing, considering how the world has been the last couple years, but I'm still sad that I probably won't have a chance to eat there anymore. Well, maybe I'll drop by one last time before it closes. Thank you, for all these years of service. I wish them the best.
Alan Zhu
I'm absolutely in love with the fried chicken! Get the extra spicy it will give you new life.
W. Wang
As a person who visited Taiwan a lot, they made the taste of the meals a bit more Americanized (if you are coming from Taiwan, I'm sorry to say that the place will definitely disappoint you). The food is a bit on the saltier side though.
Saahil S.
Bit pricey, solid chicken, nice place, kind staff, mediocre meal overall. I had really high hopes for this place from my friend, but their Treasure! Rice Box (spicy) didn't really hit the spot for me. The chicken was definitely spicy, but I didn't care for the tofu/broccoli/sour vegetable complements that much. I didn't feel like they went together and I found myself almost forcing down my greens after getting treated with the chicken and rice. Could just be this style isn't for me, but that's my two cents. Worth coming by if you're looking for something new to try in the area though!
Lori D.
If you love popcorn chicken you should definitely check this place out! The popcorn chicken ($10) is so crispy and flavorful, so when I have some off time from classes I just go here since it's across the street from campus. I also got the crispy mushroom ($8) which was better than I expected, it has a seaweed type seasoning that reminds me of Asian chips. You can choose the spice levels for each of the snacks. I'd give the popcorn chicken an8.5/10 rating, and the mushrooms a 9/10! The portions are HUGE and sometimes there's a bit of a wait since it's a small owned business. I saw lots of big meals on the menu but have only been here for the snacks. Personally think there are better options for boba but would for sure come again for snacks! There's also the phone number for bonus rewards!
Rachel Jean
Sweet plum fries were delicious!
James K.
I go to Taiwan once a year usually but the pandemic has shifted that schedule, so I was feeling nostalgic and had a craving and decided to order for delivery: fried chicken pieces, oyster vermicelli, and oyster pancake. The chicken was juicy with a crunch, with a spicy kick that you could customize. The oyster vermicelli reminded me of the street food in Taipei so did the trick. The sauce for the pancake was a bit too sweet for me. Overall it hit the spot.
Edwin O.
Great Taiwanese street food, decent pricing, and quick service. This place has been in my bookmarks for a very long time after trying a different branch in Singapore. My favorite thing to get is the XXL Chicken Thigh. It's battered with sweet potato flour (I believe) which results in a crispy, but chewy texture surrounding the juicy, tender chicken. It's almost worth burning my mouth on when it is fresh out of the fryer. Would recommend getting a little bit of spice on there to really make it pop. I also got the Grandma Braised Chicken Rice, which is a solid choice. It is a very simple and classic dish, but perfect for a quick lunch.
honey b.
Bro I am eating this as I speak and I'm not gonna lie not only is this the best fried chicken I've had in the whole bay area, their sweet potato fries are the best i've ever had in probably my whole life. I got a hot chicken thigh and it's not dry and it's crispy too. The spice level is just enough to make you crave a cold drink. The fries are sweet and crunchy and dusted with something delicious I don't know what it is but I'd eat it with a spoon. Give this place a try if you're near.
This place is literally the best. I'm upset that they have a 3.5 rating, hence why I'm writing something. Their fried chicken is literally the best in the game and it reminds me of Taiwan :)
Katherine G.
Shihlin has some of the better quality chicken around here! I opted for the salt pepper popcorn chicken, with mild spice and half fragrance. I think I should've gotten extra fragrance, but I thought that would be overboard. The chicken is super juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside! I also liked the basil leaves they included inside as well. Definitely very filling as well.
Mike C.
Having a long time memory bookmark of this place, I finally tried this popular fast food eatery on a recent weeknight. Being in town for a concert, my friend and I parked in the indoor lot across the street. I mistakenly thought it was in a more popular multi food stand mall about a block away that I used to frequent when going to school here. In walking the area, I couldn't help but notice how much has changed, even just in the last five or six years. Using the Yelp map and remembering the address, I found that this is in the same building where I'd get my almost daily frozen yogurt lunch (yes, it's Yogurt Park that was featured in a recent episode of Check Please Bay Area). Back to this restaurant, we walked towards the middle of building and, across the walkway to the left, found our way here. Upon entering, there is a ordering tablet where we placed our meal and drink orders. After navigating the menu and food selection options, we placed our order and took our printed receipt. The dining area is decent sized with several high top tables (which we chose) and regular tables in the middle, guessing there are about thirty seats available here. About five to seven minutes, our order was called so I brought our food and drink to our wall side table. I first took a sip of my passion fruit green tea ( 30% sweetness less ice; it was tasty and truly 30% sweetness, not being overly sweet. I regretted ordering less ice as the passion fruit and tea bitterness were quite strong, not necessarily a bad thing. Agreeing to share our meals, my friend ordered the Popcorn chicken! rice box ( which came with vegetables, marinated tofu slices, and some rice with a light meat sauce topping (noticed a braised chicken meat rice as another meal option?). My friend ordered this checking the 'no spice' option. The popcorn chicken was nicely fried and still had the white pepper kick and the fragrant basil leaf smell and flavor. The rice was not memorable nor was the topping. The vegetables were still crunchy but noticeably cold. Marinated tofu and a stewed half egg were included here. I ordered the Treasure! rice box ( ordered mild spicy; this consists of a fried chicken breast filet, braised tofu, stewed half egg, steamed vegetables, and Taiwanese pickled vegetables with rice. I enjoyed the chicken with the spice powder giving it a kick. It was a touch too spicy for my friend but just right for me. Again, the steamed vegetables were cold. The egg looked seasoned but the flavor was light if at all there. The rice went well with the Taiwanese pickles (pickled radish - jia chai?). We both enjoyed the food though, being in a bit of a rush to make our concert, we didn't really take time to enjoy every bite. The bonus was that the portions were pretty huge so we ended taking home half of our meals home each for another meal. Fortunately, I am mastering the skills of reheating food so my 2nd round was very close to what I enjoyed at the restaurant.. and my steamed vegetables were hot this time. The vibe certainly lends itself to what this is, a college crowd eatery. Eat, get filled up, and go. There were four or five other occupied tables mostly with only two diners. The expediter/cashier was very efficient and energetic in calling out orders when they were ready. I really was tempted to try the oyster mee sua, but worried that it wouldn't agree with my stomach especially before a 2.5 hour concert. Hope to return under more relaxed circumstances to enjoy more of their foods. The majority are snack foods as labeled by their business name so don't expect a large meal menu here. Glad to have finally tried this especially since I've read more mixed reviews about the Stonestown location.
Vivian Nguyen
I love this place! For the price you pay, you definitely get a lot of food. I had the treasure chicken box and it was delicious! The food was served quickly and fresh, and there was so much juiciness and flavor in every bite of my fried chicken. The manager was working that day, and he was so sweet. He served us with a smile, and gave us free fish balls, chicken, and milk tea before he even found out it was my friend’s birthday. The milk tea was super good too - even better than some Local Bubble tea spots. Definitely check this place out and support this small business. I’ll be coming back whenever I can.
Vivian N.
Lovely food, clean shop, and wonderful chicken. I had the treasure combo with some of my other friends. The manager was working at that time, and he treated us with so much warmth and kindness. He gave us extra chicken, some milk tea samples, and and fish balls BEFORE he even found out it was our friend's birthday. I love these locally-owned stores, as the owners are usually great people. The food was delicious, and the chicken was so juicy and flavorful! Definitely a bang for your buck. They've won over a loyal customer.
three eyelash came out of my treasure rice box.. one could be mistake but i dont undestand that three of them came out
I've been a regular customer at this location for...I don't even remember when they first opened, but it was originally in another tinier location nearby. I've always liked fried chicken, and as much as I enjoyed eating it by itself, I've been missing the option of having it in a meal, which is probably why I latched on to their Treasure Rice Box option over anything else. It's pretty much the only thing I've ordered from them, for as long as I've been a patron. I would order a Box without pickled vegetables, being a somewhat picky eater. I like to get the other veggies in before anything else; it's pretty hard to get greens when you eat out, so I'm always appreciative of it. Their fried chicken has maintained a pretty good standard (though occasionally they have had to switch between dark and white meat) of crispy, spicy, and savory over the years, and it's the reason I always came back to it. The skin is in a sort of crunchy thin layer that is heavily seasoned, which I very much enjoyed when coupled with the rice, which has its own sauce that complements the chicken. It comes with half an egg that was probably marinated with soy sauce, which I think rounds out the meal very well, though I tend to eat it alongside the chicken and rice instead of at the end. For a long time I actually brought my own beverage to the location, for frugal reasons, though I was convinced when I tried out their Brown Sugar Milk Tea (I get it without boba; feels like it interferes with the texture of the meal) and I've ordered both together ever since. It's very sweet but just at the right level to not interfere with the meal itself, but that's my tongue. For several years, before and after it moved, I would order the Rice Box, sit down, look at the people passing by, read on my phone, just giving myself a moment before thinking about anything else. Calling it a refuge seems a bit overblown, but I did enjoy the atmosphere a lot, especially in the old store location. It was definitely a bit too small (a bit stuffy and hot depending on the season), so I can understand why they moved to a more spacious and cooler location. I wouldn't say I'm super friendly with the employees at the location, but small talk naturally happens when you have been eating there for so long. The gentleman who appears to own and manage the location is very friendly, and seemed earnest in trying to provide food for the residents nearby, especially the students. Several of the employees -who have come and gone- were very nice and forthcoming which really helped me narrow down on what I like about the food there. I've always appreciated that. I think the last two years have been really difficult for this location, just as it probably was anywhere else. They've had to raise their prices quite a bit, and procuring chicken meat seems to have been difficult. I remember talking with the manager way back before all this about how the price at his location was lower than others because he wanted to provide the option to more students looking for food. I imagine all of this have been very difficult so I've been trying to support the location as much as I could. I...will definitely be sad to see it go. It's nice to hear that they're moving rather than closing, considering how the world has been the last couple years, but I'm still sad that I probably won't have a chance to eat there anymore. Well, maybe I'll drop by one last time before it closes. Thank you, for all these years of service. I wish them the best.
I'm absolutely in love with the fried chicken! Get the extra spicy it will give you new life.
As a person who visited Taiwan a lot, they made the taste of the meals a bit more Americanized (if you are coming from Taiwan, I'm sorry to say that the place will definitely disappoint you). The food is a bit on the saltier side though.
Bit pricey, solid chicken, nice place, kind staff, mediocre meal overall. I had really high hopes for this place from my friend, but their Treasure! Rice Box (spicy) didn't really hit the spot for me. The chicken was definitely spicy, but I didn't care for the tofu/broccoli/sour vegetable complements that much. I didn't feel like they went together and I found myself almost forcing down my greens after getting treated with the chicken and rice. Could just be this style isn't for me, but that's my two cents. Worth coming by if you're looking for something new to try in the area though!
If you love popcorn chicken you should definitely check this place out! The popcorn chicken ($10) is so crispy and flavorful, so when I have some off time from classes I just go here since it's across the street from campus. I also got the crispy mushroom ($8) which was better than I expected, it has a seaweed type seasoning that reminds me of Asian chips. You can choose the spice levels for each of the snacks. I'd give the popcorn chicken an8.5/10 rating, and the mushrooms a 9/10! The portions are HUGE and sometimes there's a bit of a wait since it's a small owned business. I saw lots of big meals on the menu but have only been here for the snacks. Personally think there are better options for boba but would for sure come again for snacks! There's also the phone number for bonus rewards!
Sweet plum fries were delicious!
I go to Taiwan once a year usually but the pandemic has shifted that schedule, so I was feeling nostalgic and had a craving and decided to order for delivery: fried chicken pieces, oyster vermicelli, and oyster pancake. The chicken was juicy with a crunch, with a spicy kick that you could customize. The oyster vermicelli reminded me of the street food in Taipei so did the trick. The sauce for the pancake was a bit too sweet for me. Overall it hit the spot.
Great Taiwanese street food, decent pricing, and quick service. This place has been in my bookmarks for a very long time after trying a different branch in Singapore. My favorite thing to get is the XXL Chicken Thigh. It's battered with sweet potato flour (I believe) which results in a crispy, but chewy texture surrounding the juicy, tender chicken. It's almost worth burning my mouth on when it is fresh out of the fryer. Would recommend getting a little bit of spice on there to really make it pop. I also got the Grandma Braised Chicken Rice, which is a solid choice. It is a very simple and classic dish, but perfect for a quick lunch.
Bro I am eating this as I speak and I'm not gonna lie not only is this the best fried chicken I've had in the whole bay area, their sweet potato fries are the best i've ever had in probably my whole life. I got a hot chicken thigh and it's not dry and it's crispy too. The spice level is just enough to make you crave a cold drink. The fries are sweet and crunchy and dusted with something delicious I don't know what it is but I'd eat it with a spoon. Give this place a try if you're near.
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This place is literally the best. I'm upset that they have a 3.5 rating, hence why I'm writing something. Their fried chicken is literally the best in the game and it reminds me of Taiwan :)
Shihlin has some of the better quality chicken around here! I opted for the salt pepper popcorn chicken, with mild spice and half fragrance. I think I should've gotten extra fragrance, but I thought that would be overboard. The chicken is super juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside! I also liked the basil leaves they included inside as well. Definitely very filling as well.
Having a long time memory bookmark of this place, I finally tried this popular fast food eatery on a recent weeknight. Being in town for a concert, my friend and I parked in the indoor lot across the street. I mistakenly thought it was in a more popular multi food stand mall about a block away that I used to frequent when going to school here. In walking the area, I couldn't help but notice how much has changed, even just in the last five or six years. Using the Yelp map and remembering the address, I found that this is in the same building where I'd get my almost daily frozen yogurt lunch (yes, it's Yogurt Park that was featured in a recent episode of Check Please Bay Area). Back to this restaurant, we walked towards the middle of building and, across the walkway to the left, found our way here. Upon entering, there is a ordering tablet where we placed our meal and drink orders. After navigating the menu and food selection options, we placed our order and took our printed receipt. The dining area is decent sized with several high top tables (which we chose) and regular tables in the middle, guessing there are about thirty seats available here. About five to seven minutes, our order was called so I brought our food and drink to our wall side table. I first took a sip of my passion fruit green tea ( 30% sweetness less ice; it was tasty and truly 30% sweetness, not being overly sweet. I regretted ordering less ice as the passion fruit and tea bitterness were quite strong, not necessarily a bad thing. Agreeing to share our meals, my friend ordered the Popcorn chicken! rice box ( which came with vegetables, marinated tofu slices, and some rice with a light meat sauce topping (noticed a braised chicken meat rice as another meal option?). My friend ordered this checking the 'no spice' option. The popcorn chicken was nicely fried and still had the white pepper kick and the fragrant basil leaf smell and flavor. The rice was not memorable nor was the topping. The vegetables were still crunchy but noticeably cold. Marinated tofu and a stewed half egg were included here. I ordered the Treasure! rice box ( ordered mild spicy; this consists of a fried chicken breast filet, braised tofu, stewed half egg, steamed vegetables, and Taiwanese pickled vegetables with rice. I enjoyed the chicken with the spice powder giving it a kick. It was a touch too spicy for my friend but just right for me. Again, the steamed vegetables were cold. The egg looked seasoned but the flavor was light if at all there. The rice went well with the Taiwanese pickles (pickled radish - jia chai?). We both enjoyed the food though, being in a bit of a rush to make our concert, we didn't really take time to enjoy every bite. The bonus was that the portions were pretty huge so we ended taking home half of our meals home each for another meal. Fortunately, I am mastering the skills of reheating food so my 2nd round was very close to what I enjoyed at the restaurant.. and my steamed vegetables were hot this time. The vibe certainly lends itself to what this is, a college crowd eatery. Eat, get filled up, and go. There were four or five other occupied tables mostly with only two diners. The expediter/cashier was very efficient and energetic in calling out orders when they were ready. I really was tempted to try the oyster mee sua, but worried that it wouldn't agree with my stomach especially before a 2.5 hour concert. Hope to return under more relaxed circumstances to enjoy more of their foods. The majority are snack foods as labeled by their business name so don't expect a large meal menu here. Glad to have finally tried this especially since I've read more mixed reviews about the Stonestown location.
I love this place! For the price you pay, you definitely get a lot of food. I had the treasure chicken box and it was delicious! The food was served quickly and fresh, and there was so much juiciness and flavor in every bite of my fried chicken. The manager was working that day, and he was so sweet. He served us with a smile, and gave us free fish balls, chicken, and milk tea before he even found out it was my friend’s birthday. The milk tea was super good too - even better than some Local Bubble tea spots. Definitely check this place out and support this small business. I’ll be coming back whenever I can.
Lovely food, clean shop, and wonderful chicken. I had the treasure combo with some of my other friends. The manager was working at that time, and he treated us with so much warmth and kindness. He gave us extra chicken, some milk tea samples, and and fish balls BEFORE he even found out it was our friend's birthday. I love these locally-owned stores, as the owners are usually great people. The food was delicious, and the chicken was so juicy and flavorful! Definitely a bang for your buck. They've won over a loyal customer.