Kiku Restaurant

The owners of the original 同順園 (Tong Soon Garden) in Santa Clara has taken over Kiku Sushi and changed it to a Chinese-Korean restaurant with noodles and great appetizers as their main brand. They're still in soft opening right now so service was a bit slow but they're very busy with full tables and large take out orders. There's a soft opening special until 01/15/25 for $9.99 on Jajangmyun and Jjampong.We ordered the Jajangmyun and the Jjambong--both were delicious with ample seafood and toppings. Our server highly recommended their Kan Pung Gi (chicken wings) which were also delicious and full of flavor. Tangsuyuk was on the sweeter side but with a big serving of pork and toppings. Overall it's a pretty good place if you want casual good Korean-Chinese food in the area.

Kiku Sushi is now transformed into a Korean-Chinese fusion spot!! It's an unassuming corner of this plaza. There's big tables for big groups. Simple menu, and staff are kind.+ Jajangmyeon (3/5): It lacked some flavor for me. I wish the black bean sauce was a bit saltier or had more umami. They did not skimp on pork and seafood though! Worth the price point! Good texture of noodles too.+ Cold Jellyfish Salad (5/5): I loved this! Had a hint of wasabi in the sauce. Super tasty and I loved the jellyfish texture. Perfectly chewyyyy.

4.25 STARSGotta love the way AZN parentals reduce, reuse, and recycle.Like opening a blue tin in hopes of danish cookies but it's freakin' sewing supplies. Or, reusing plastic bags as garbage liners. Or, repurposing plastic takeout containers as Tupperware.This business took over Kiku Sushi (FKA Osaka Marketplace). Maybe they didn't want to buy a new sign so said, "WTH, we'll just reuse the sign and call ourselves 'Kiku Restaurant'". The "Kiku Sushi" sign remains. And, no sushi is served. Opening in January 2025, Kiku Restaurant 香苑 향원 serves Korean-Chinese cuisine. It's from the original owner of Tong Soon Garden (Santa Clara). Open for takeout and indoor dining only.Visited during their second opening week and we were the only diners there on a Saturday for lunch.M E N UKorean-Chinese Cuisine, a cuisine created by Chinese immigrants in Korea. Essentially, Chinese-American dishes tweaked for the Korean palate along with staples like jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork). Same all day menu. No lunch specials.Complimentary hot tea served.F O O D* Complimentary Kimchi and Pickled Radish* Tangsuyuk: Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork ($22.99): https://tinyurl.com/fvspb7hf- Requested sauce on the sideFav dish - the strips of pork was crispy and tender with a nice chewy bite. The pork wasn't too lean so it wasn't dry. Always prefer tangsuyuk with sauce on the side so it stays crispy. The viscous sweet and sour sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy with pineapple, wood ear mushroom, carrot, cucumber, and onion.* Szechuan Prawns ($23.99): https://tinyurl.com/4v4dr625Recommended by one of the owners (?), this was my least fav dish. While the shrimp was fresh and plump, the batter was soft/soggy and the tangy sauce needed more heat for that distinctive szechaun flavor. * Jajangmyeon: Korean-Chinese Black Bean Noodles ($14.99): https://tinyurl.com/buz5hrac- We ordered the "Gan-Jajangmyeon", the stir-fried version for +$1 but we were given the Jajangmyeon. Didn't want to waste food or send it back so we kept it.Nice, chewy QQ noodles covered in a glossy sauce with firm shrimp, tender bits of pork, chewy squid, crisp onions + cabbage, and zucchini. The savory-umami flavor was there but I wished they added more sugar to balance the saltiness of the fermented black beans. Otherwise, it was solid.S E R V I C EHumble, warm, and earnest. Flag staff down when you need something.Food took some time to come out but they're new and we weren't in a rush.A M B I A N C EMinimalist retro with mismatched tables and furnishings. There's about a dozen tables and booths. Christian music playlist.P A R K I N GDeserted plaza with easy parking.Overall, Kiku Restaurant 香苑 향원 serves solid Korean-Chinese cuisine. The owner(s) say, they'll be expanding the menu so looking forward to seeing what else they'll have in store.

Had the jjampong and jajangmyeon. The noodles had a nice chew. The staff were super friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. Interior was a bit old school but roomy. I'd come back for the convenience of the location, if I was nearby.

Great simple cozy and homey food. Yummy home cooking feel. Courteous and attentive service with a smile. Will be our go to simple Korean close to Saratoga. So glad there is this joint here. Will be back for sure.

Hidden Gem Alert! I stumbled upon this delightful little spot completely by chance, and I'm so glad I did! They had jjangjjangmyeon on the menu, which immediately caught my eye. And let me tell you, the food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the black bean noodles - perfectly savory and satisfying - and the chicken wings, which were crispy and flavorful. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making the whole experience even better. It has a lovely, open floor plan and everything was spotlessly clean. You can definitely tell it's a family-run business with a lot of heart. Get there before the crowds discover this place! You won't be disappointed.

The old gang from Santa Clara's Tong Soon Garden is back at a new location. Taking over the old Kiku Sushi location is the new Korean-Chinese restaurant serving delicious noodles and dumplings."Dry" Zha Jiang Mian is one of the best in the bay area, better than the standard version.They're short-staffed and open only for lunch for now.

If you find yourself in Cupertino, don't miss out on this delightful mom-and-pop Korean Chinese restaurant tucked away in the parking lot. While it may be a bit off the beaten path, it's absolutely worth the trek!I had the gan-jajangmyeon. The dish featured a savory mix of pork, shrimp, and squid, all swimming in a thick, flavorful sauce. The noodles were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of chewiness, making every bite a joy. It's the perfect match to the rich, tasty sauce.Plus, the service was incredibly friendly, adding to the overall charming experience. Whether you're a fan of Korean Chinese cuisine or just love discovering new culinary treasures, this spot is a must-visit!

They opened! The authentic flavor back to Bay Area again!This will be my favorite restaurant!

The place is awesome. So it is a soft opening. So this is a new restaurant that recent pop up. So this is chinese restaurant that is run by a nice owners. They took over the kik sushi restaurant. So this is for korea people this place is chinese restaurant that serve jjangmyun,champong the works. So we order sweet and sour pork and two noodles.The noodles are awesome. I would highly recommend this place.