New Sam Kee Restaurant

Overview

New Sam Kee Restaurant is a hidden gem located at 1942 Aborn Rd in San Jose, CA. This Chinese restaurant offers a wide range of amenities including reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan and vegetarian options, and more. The casual atmosphere with moderate noise level makes it a perfect spot for dining with friends and family.

After exploring customer reviews, it's evident that the highlight of New Sam Kee Restaurant is the flavorful and delicious food they serve. Customers rave about dishes like crispy pork intestines, steamed sea bass, and Japanese Surf Clams with Garlic. The variety of menu items such as Mongolian beef, salt and pepper ribs, lobster garlic noodles, and honey walnut shrimp cater to a wide range of palates.

From comforting classics like Chinese porridge with black egg and Chinese donut to more adventurous dishes like stir-fried greens with shiitake mushrooms, New Sam Kee Restaurant offers a diverse selection that appeals to all preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a celebratory feast for a special occasion, this restaurant has something for everyone.

Overall, New Sam Kee Restaurant is praised for its delicious and satisfying food offerings, making it a must-visit spot in the evergreen area. So, if you're craving authentic Chinese cuisine with generous portions and affordable prices, make sure to check out this local favorite.

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FAQ's

  • What are some vegan options available at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    New Sam Kee Restaurant offers a variety of vegan options such as stir-fried greens and shiitake mushrooms, as well as vegetarian options like Basil clams and imperial fried rice.

  • Can I make a reservation at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    Yes, New Sam Kee Restaurant takes reservations for customers who want to secure a table ahead of time.

  • What are the highlights of the menu at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    Highlights of the menu at New Sam Kee Restaurant include the steamed sea bass, Japanese Surf Clams with Garlic, lobster garlic noodles, and kingdom seafood fried rice.

  • Do you offer catering services at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    Yes, New Sam Kee Restaurant offers catering services for events and gatherings.

  • How would you describe the atmosphere at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    New Sam Kee Restaurant has a casual ambience with moderate noise levels, making it a good spot for groups, kids, and both lunch and dinner outings.

  • What is your favorite dish at New Sam Kee Restaurant?

    My all-time favorite dish at New Sam Kee Restaurant is the crispy pork intestines, which I find to be delicious and a must-try.

Ratings of New Sam Kee Restaurant

Yelp

536

Google

301

Visitors' opinions on New Sam Kee Restaurant

/ 536
Kay V.
Kay V. 28/04/2024
stars
The food is great and the staff are nice. I ordered at least once or twice a week. My all time favorite is the crispy pork intestines.
Gillynn C.
Gillynn C. 13/01/2024
stars
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. 08/01/2024
stars
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. 08/01/2024
stars
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. 30/11/2023
stars
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. 09/10/2023
stars
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.
Chinese
Closed Opens at 8:00 AM

Address

1942 Aborn Rd San Jose, CA 95121
Features

Features

Takes ReservationsTakes Reservations Offers DeliveryOffers Delivery Offers TakeoutOffers Takeout Vegan OptionsVegan Options Many Vegetarian OptionsMany Vegetarian Options Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay CasualCasual Moderate NoiseModerate Noise Offers CateringOffers Catering Good for GroupsGood for Groups Good For KidsGood For Kids Good for Lunch, DinnerGood for Lunch, Dinner Private Lot ParkingPrivate Lot Parking Beer & Wine OnlyBeer & Wine Only TVTV Wi-FiWi-Fi Happy HourHappy Hour Dogs Not AllowedDogs Not Allowed Bike ParkingBike Parking

Opening hours

Monday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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