Flaming Ox

4.6(199)

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1085 E Brokaw Rd #40, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
San Jose, CA 95131
United States

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669-629-0559

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About Flaming Ox

Opened in February 2024, Flaming Ox ignites San Jose's culinary scene with bold takes on classic Taiwanese cuisine. Dive into steaming bowls of their signature beef noodle soup, or explore flavorful rice plates bursting with authentic ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, Flaming Ox invites you to experience the vibrant spirit of Taiwanese comfort food

Cuisine: Uncategorized
Price range: moderately priced

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4.6/5

Based on 199 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Qien Qien Lee

3 months ago

Nice outdoor seating (limited). Would return for the popcorn chicken. The meat in the beef noodle soup are thick slices which tasted good, also liked the noodle options (flat noodles, thin noodles, s...

Mihir Phadke

5 months ago

Really good spot for Taiwanese food! The weather was quite rainy and I had a craving for some Taiwanese beef noodle soup, and this place didn't disappoint at all. I got the traditional beef noodle sou...

Victoria Pham

7 months ago

The mala beef soup I ordered was pretty good, full of flavor, not too spicy to me though. The thick noodle string is chewy which is what I like. My friend ordered the bone broth soup, not the traditio...

G Lee

11 months ago

Flaming Ox is a solid local restaurant and you should try it. We had a bowl of beef noodle soup, a rice bowl, and an appetizer. Plenty of food for two of us. The noodle soup broth was tasty. Big chun...

Kimberly Iwamoto

11 months ago

I have been in Taiwan for several years, so I am very picky about Taiwanese beef noodles. This may not be my cup of tea, but my other Taiwanese friends think it is very good. But noodles texture was...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience generally receives positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.0/5, and many customers express a desire to return or recommend the establishment.

Customer Favorites

The popcorn chicken is consistently highly praised for its crispiness and flavor, while the traditional beef noodle soup, particularly its flavorful broth and tender beef, is also a significant favorite. The mala beef soup and pork belly rice bowl were also noted as good.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a nice atmosphere with cool artwork, feeling very clean, brightly lit, and comfortable, with limited outdoor seating available. Service is generally quick and staff are friendly, though ordering via QR code was noted as a bit impersonal.

Value & Quality

Portions are generally considered ample, with happy hour specials providing good value for entrees. Food quality often highlights tender beef and chewy noodles, though some dishes like the pork belly rice bowl were considered salty, and certain broths lacked flavor for some.

Areas for Improvement

Several reviews pointed to a lack of flavor in some soup bases (specifically the bone broth and one beef noodle soup variation), and suggestions included softer noodles for the soup, less salty rice bowls, and a different preparation for the hard-boiled egg. The fried pork chop appetizer also received mixed feedback.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews show a strong positive sentiment towards the popcorn chicken and a highly flavorful traditional beef noodle soup, though one recent comment still noted a beef noodle soup broth as being on the lighter side. Happy hour promotions are consistently mentioned.