🍚 NEW · $9.95 Full Plate 十元管饱: your choice of 18 entrées + steamed rice + broccoli — every day 11:00–2:30 · Order now →
🍲 NEW · Back on the menu: The Secret Sizzling Rice Soup 锅巴汤 — from $16.95 · Watch it sizzle →
Open daily · 11–2:30 & 4–8:30

Real Chinese Cooking,
Right Here on Branham Lane

Honey walnut prawns, Mongolian beef, hand-made dumplings & Korean-Chinese favorites — wok-fired by three master chefs with 30 years of experience each, genuinely authentic and made with fresh, healthy ingredients, at the friendliest prices in town.

★★★★½  4.3 · 500+ ratings on Google & DoorDash
$9.95
FULL PLATE

好消息!Good News — $9.95 十元管饱套餐

Everything got expensive. Lunch doesn't have to be. Your choice of any of 18 entrées + steamed rice + fresh broccoli. Full-size portion, no fine print.

Every day, weekends included · 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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Genuine Chinese Cuisine

Truly authentic flavors — a rich menu of classic dishes, made with fresh, healthy ingredients.

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Unbeatable Prices

Chow mein & fried rice from $13.95, most entrees under $18 — a real family feast without the splurge.

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Fresh from the Wok

Cooked to order by three master chefs — 30 years of experience each. Never pre-made, always sizzling.

Neighborhood Favorites

Big Plates, Small Prices

The most-loved dishes by our customers — a great place to start.

Mongolian Beef at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$19.95

Mongolian Beef

蒙古牛肉
Tender beef, scallions, savory glaze
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Honey Walnut Prawns at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$20.95

Honey Walnut Prawns

核桃虾
88% loved it · crispy & creamy
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House Special Fried Rice at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$16.95

House Special Fried Rice

什锦炒饭
#1 most ordered dish
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Kung Pao Chicken at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$18.95

Kung Pao Chicken 🌶

宫保鸡丁
Wok-tossed with peppers & a gentle kick
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Jajangmyeon Korean black bean noodles at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$15.95

Jajangmyeon

韩式炸酱面 · 짜장면
Korean-Chinese specialty
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Dry Sauteed String Beans at Big Fish Chinese Cafe
$15.95

Dry Sautéed String Beans

干煸四季豆
Wok-fired, garlicky, addictive
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Prefer to order by phone? We'd love to hear from you! 📞

Call ahead for pickup — your food will be hot and ready when you arrive.

(408) 448-3748
From Our Neighbors

Why People Keep Coming Back

★★★★★

“My husband, who is a super picky eater, declared Big Fish the winner! Chow mein was by far the best of the restaurants we've tried in the area. We WILL be back — this is our new go-to!”

— Ashley M.
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“Delightfully generous portions. The jajang noodles were chewy and prepared just right, with a complex flavor profile. Enjoyed Big Fish!”

— Susie M., Local Expert
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“Portions were generous and flavor was authentic. The cumin lamb flavor was spot on. Would order again for sure!”

— Ross C.

Rated 4.3 / 5 across 500+ ratings · Read more on Yelp · Google

Inside Big Fish Chinese Cafe, San Jose
Our Story

A Family Kitchen for the Neighborhood

Big Fish was born right here in San Jose. In our kitchen: three master chefs, each with over 30 years at the wok — with one goal: serve the best Chinese food in the neighborhood, at prices every family can afford.

Alongside the classics — General Tso's chicken, honey walnut prawns, Peking spare ribs, moo shu — we're proud to serve Korean-Chinese specialties (중화요리) like jajangmyeon, jjamppong and tangsuyuk, plus hand-made dumplings, xiao long bao and pan-fried pork buns.

Authentic flavors, honest prices, and a warm welcome. See you soon!

Plan Your Visit
Feed a Crowd

Catering & Party Trays

Office lunches, birthdays, family gatherings — party trays serve 5+ people each. Call us to arrange your order.

Family Meals 家庭套餐

Meal A $21/person · Meal B $23/person (2+ people). The whole table eats family-style.

Party Trays 派对大盘

Trays A–G from $50 to $80 — feeds a small gathering.

Large Trays 大份派对盘

Large trays $100–$160 — built for office parties & big celebrations.

Visit Us

Come Say Hi

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Location

1659 Branham Ln, Suite I
San Jose, CA 95118

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Hours (Open Daily)

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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