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Dong Que Restaurant
Welcome to Dong Que Restaurant, a hidden gem located in San Jose, CA, specializing in authentic Vietnamese cuisine. With a vast menu offering homestyle Vietnamese dishes, Dong Que is a go-to spot for those craving flavorful seafood and traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Customers rave about the variety and consistency of the dishes, with favorites like Coconut Snails, Sweet and Sour Catfish soup, and Grilled Oysters receiving high praise for their freshness and bold flavors. The restaurant's ambiance has also improved over the years, making it a comfortable and welcoming space for diners.
One standout dish is the Burnt Rice appetizer, a savory blend of pork floss and Chinese sausage with a crunchy crusted rice base. The Thai hot pot with fish and seafood options like scallops, razor clams, and surf clams grilled with fish roe and green onions are also highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.
Despite its popularity, Dong Que Restaurant can get busy quickly, so be prepared to wait for a table. However, the attentive service and authentic Vietnamese experience make it well worth the visit. Whether you're an adventurous eater or looking for a taste of home-style Vietnamese cooking, Dong Que Restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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“ If you're looking for Vietnamese style cooking and love seafood, look no further. Dong Que serves amazing food and drinks! ”
“ This place is great for homestyle Vietnamese cooking. I love this place because they are a variety of dishes and they're always consistently delicious. Have been coming here for years and the service and ambiance have surely improved in the last 5 years or so. Would highly recommend for those that are adventurous eaters or those that are missing home style Vietnamese cooking from their parents. ”
“ We came on a weekday evening and it was pretty crowded. We got canh mong toi, muop, cua dong; Goi Bao Tu Leoi Heo, Ca Com Trung Chien Gion Mam Me, and Oc Len Xao Dua. Food was good, and I would definitely come back to try the other dishes. They have a parking lot, but it's very small. We usually have to wait around to get a parking spot. Service is ok: you need to call someone to get their attention, and may wait a bit to be seated. ”
“ Food here was superb! So flavorful and fresh tasting. We got the Oc Len Xao Dua/Coconut Snails, Canh Chua Ca/Sweet and Sour Catfish soup, and Goi Oc Rau Muong/Ong Choy Salad with Escargot. All three dishes were on the sweeter side but the other flavors still shine through very well. The okra in soup was a bit undercooked but texture wise everything else was amazing. A bit on the higher price point but I would definitely come back to try other dishes. This place was not too crowded but there was a line at peak dinner time and we waited 30min to get seated. Our table was only attended to once throughout the entire dinner but not something we minded since the place is quite busy. Ambiance wise, this is a very lively place that plays Vietnamese music, a bit on the louder side with lots of Vietnamese speaking and cheering :) ”
“ Love the food here! The Thai hot pot with fish is delicious as well as the seafood dishes like the scallops, razor clams, and surf clams grilled with fish roe and green onions. I love ordering the burnt rice appetizer, it's nice and savory with pork floss, Chinese sausage, with a nice crunchy crusted rice. Coconut snails and French fries for dipping are a really good combo as well! Their fish sauce chicken wings come out nice and crispy as well. If you're looking for something fresh order mango/papaya salad with seafood, I love how they use baby dried shrimps for the extra umami flavor! The dipping sauce options are so good too, I love the green sauce and the sweet fish sauce ginger sauce, they are so good to dip anything in! The service is good here there is always someone ready to help with whatever you need! ”
