Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks

Having grown up in Taiwan and loving the night markets, I was super excited to try this shop which wanted to honor and bring the same taste of ShihLin Night Market Food/Taste/Flavor: 2/5 - XXL Chicken Thigh with mild spiciness, original flavor, fully cut, and default seasoning. There wasn't much flavoring but just mostly allowing spiciness to determine the flavor. Also, they didn't allow it to rest before serving so the chicken was pretty oily with parts of the fried coating falling off. There was a puddle of oil at the bottom of the bag with all the leftover skin as well. The Crispy Mushroom with default seasoning and hot spiciness was also super oily. Unfortunately, it just tasted of oil with just an undertone of mushroom that we finished less than half the bag. There were a lot of pieces that were just fried coating rather than actual mushroom as well Ambience: N/A - to go orders only as it's a tiny shop. However, they do have 2 large tables and one small one to sit out just to the side of the shop Service: N/A- you order online or on the device provided in front of the shop. They'll call your number once it's ready Value for price: 1/5 - for the price, I was expecting better flavor and cooking. I had to convince my SO that this can't compare to Taiwan and not to set this as the standard :

Grabbed takeout for lunch from here after having it recommended by the front desk person at my hotel. Got the popcorn chicken box with extra veggies and braised chicken. Arrived at designated pickup time, but order took another 5 mins, which was no big deal, as the gentleman at the window maybe the owner? was quite nice and warm in his communication. After a few mins, my name was called and my order handed to me nicely bagged up. Got back to the hotel and every single thing was correct and the food was piping hot and absolutely delicious. I could not finish it all in one meal, either. The fried chicken was really good, the steamed veggies were also great, and the tofu was excellent. The marinated eggs were not as good as the rest of the food a little overcooked for my taste, but still good enough to make the overall experience a legit 5 stars. I'll be back soon.

This is a takeout only place, but there are 2 tables on the side that you could sit down to eat there. You could order using your smartphone and their QR code, and they put up an ordering station out front. We ordered their Treasure Rice Box $15 which is crispy fried chicken. It tasted pretty good and it’s not dry. Portion size is generous. The Fried Tofu $8 is also good. Both customizable for spiciness.

The XXL fried chicken is a must get! You get a huge piece of chicken and it's perfectly crispy and piping hot. The ruro rice bowl is also great and affordable. There's no dining space inside, but there are a couple tables right outside for quick snacking.

Crispy chicken with leg & thigh and salt pepper mushrooms are popular. Hope their food quality can be consistent cuz I found eggshell from oyster omelette.

Small Taiwan Snack Store. Due to pandemic, no indoor seating. Only two table outdoor. Do order food online so that you could skip the wait. The food is decent. The popcorn chicken is tender, love that.

Tried their famous XXL Crispy Chicken and Fish Balls. I chose the highest spice level, but the chicken was still pretty punchless. Crispiness was average. Taste was average too. Fish balls were good but again only mildly crispy. First and last visit.

Ordered fried mushroom and the popcorn chicken bento, very good

Love this place I consider this my happy place because it reminds me of my trip to Taiwan. Taste just like the street food in Taiwan. Fried chicken is amazing and the fried mushrooms as well overall service is great. Wait time isn't that long and they also have outside seating.

I have only ordered 5 times, Grandma braised chicken rice, with extra sour vegetables, from the Fremont and Milpitas location, and it happened to me twice that they did not provide the extra items in a separate box as they claim. When I requested the extra items, they claimed that the extra are already in the one bowl that has everything. Actually anther one of their server told me that is not how it should be served/packages. When they do not put the extra items in a separate box, there is no room to put extra items in the bowl. Therefore they actually did not provide the extra items at all. 2/5 chance for this to happen only tells me that they are not being honest. I will not be returning.