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2.0 of 5 stars.
This resturant was a little confusing for me. The food was solid. The service was respectable. But i dont really understand the the concept for "fine dinning" chinese food. I believe that they say...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsSino is one of those places that you can either like or dislike. I am in between because this place is very pretentious but at the same time, I love their appetizers. I have tried the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very interesting place. Christine, our waitress, was on her A-game.Treated us in a very relaxed and professtional manner.I love Chinese food ,but this was way over my head. The wait time was short...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here specifically for the drinks.It was a Tuesday night and the place was super packed.i really wanted to sit at the bar, but ended up sitting at the lounge area.I really liked the music playing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing the food, not the bar, not the lounge. I went for the restaurant.Background: I go to Pinkberry like I'm a crack addict, so I always see a crowd here. Well instead of coming here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for apps and drinks with my bf and 2 of our friends. We ordered calamari and some shrimp dish from the seafood section. They were tasty but not amazing. Also the service as far as ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way overpriced and the service is not that good. I don't understand why it is so busy, people in SJC deserve better. Went there with a few friends for dinner last night and came away...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had about four dinners with my wife and eight or nine luncheons with business clients and friends. I have to say I'm sold on Sino - I've never had a bad experience here and the food has always...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice presentation...good food....food is more fusion with interesting combos....we went today and had the mango shrimp and the whole grain fried rice which was very well presented
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times but the dim sum during lunch today seemed to be better than I ever remembered. Maybe because I've eaten dinner and it wasn't all that. Dim sum was pretty good today....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is only fun to come for drinks, but i would not recommend eating here. the dim sum is overpriced, and it ain't that good. dinner is also blah, and it costs twice as much. a very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for good dim sum in a nice restaurant, you might want to try Sino. Most of the regular dim sum places are little hole in the wall types that leave much to be desired in the way of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special about this place. The food is edible and it is not worth the price on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Must preface this by saying that I was in the hotel and restaurant industry for 15 years - starting as a busser all the way to a shift manager.The food is great. Service SUCKS. Both times I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a classy bar but not for me. It's mainly a sausage fest in here where the ratio of guys to girls is pretty bad. Also, the drinks are a bit expensive. So if you're a silicon valley player with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the opportunity for dinner with friends again on a Friday night. We were seated way in the back booth where the seats are way too low, felt a bit like we were midgets sitting at a giant table. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is the spot to be at at night, I haven't yet tried their dim sum which I have heard is amazing, but I do like that it closes early for the oldies like me that like to leave after one drink :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
me and my friends went for lunch on a sunday and to our suprise, they had dim sum! were like "what the effffff" so we tried it out. we wanted to be seated outside but there wasnt any room but the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I really can't be too tough on this place (seeing as I haven't actually had their food)...I've heard at least two people refer to this joint as being "full of douchebags." However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Sino on 9/7/09 with my family to celebrate 4 birthdays (including mine). Definately the WORST customer service experience I have ever had at a restaurant. I am allergic to cashews and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lychee Martinis = ****
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love the lunch prix fixe. It includes a starter, a soup and an entree. Sometimes we add a dimsum. All of the above are really tasty. Also, the cocktails are nice too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Place is overpriced for the quality-actually hit and miss. I've been there for lunch and it was a huge miss. Dinners have been a little of both. I don't go here anymore-the crowds are a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maine Lobster & Prawn Pot stickers, Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce 12... MY FAVORITE: (THERE'S NOT ENOUGH OF THEM ON THE PLATE)!!Great for an outing after work or late night. Also, I have gone for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty amazed when I first dined here for lunch. I was expecting some Americanized Chinese food but the Dim Sum was surprisingly good. The quality of their Dim Sum is even better than many of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is a bit over-rated. I've been here two times and both times I have not been pleased with their service or food at all.The most recent time that I went here was to eat lunch with two co-workers....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my birthday celebration on Saturday here and my experience so far has been very negative. The food was great however very dissapointed on their service. We had a party of about 20 the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst food experience I have ever had. My husband and I came during the dinner hour around 4:30-5:00ish so they weren't doing dim sum. So we decided to try the dinner menu... something a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
like most of the food on santana row this place is over priced, over rated and over salted. the services was fine but not a place i'd revisit.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great if you have a lot of leisure time. Like 90% of the reviewers said, the service is not very fast. We waited about 20 mins between the entree and the dessert. The server was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first 1 Star review and Sino is very deserving of it. First and foremost the wait and the service was atrocious, maybe it was the fact that the waiter knew the18% gratuity was included for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the place and the price, I thought I'd at least get a service worthy of western restaurant. Nope. Service is just like every other asian restaurant, minus the food, plus the fruity alcohol skimped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great spot to meet some locals and connect without all the weirdos.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place with my family, and we had dim sum. The presentation was really good, and one of my favorite dim sum places. We also ordered entrees, and I love my food spicey. My favorite dish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Modern Chinese-American cuisine with little bit of an identity crisis. I mean c'mon, they serve orange chicken, filet mignon, and water melon mojitos. Pun aside, the grub's good and cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not good even for fusion
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is chic, classy, and a fun place to eat. Date night or with a large group you cannot go wrong. Lobster Potstickers are awesome. A great place to people watch!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
dim sum is probably the only good thing about this place. The service sucks, went there last night. Our table (table of 2) and our neighbors (another table of 2) did not get served after 30 min.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Look, I don't particularly like being a jerk, but I gotta be honest with y'all... Sino is basically overpriced Americanized Chinese food that tastes OKAY at it's best. I know a lot of people are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a nicer & better PF Changs.I wish there was more to say about it, but honestly there really isn't. Better decor, better food and better service.I expected more from the sister restaurant of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good. I would call this place a mix between Hooters and Pf Changs. I was actually not aware that it was really a lounge that served food until we showed up, toddler in hand, for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heavily Americanized Chinese food like the kind you find at P.F. Cheng's except that it actually tastes good here. No complaints on the quality of the food. Food and drink presentation was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone there twice.It's very pricey. The service is incredibly ridiculous! It took me 20 minutes to get a waiter's attention just to get water! Plus, about 3-4 other waiters passed and when I said...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is actually pretty good but heavily overpriced. I forget the name of the dish but they bring these little chicken wings on a narrow, long plate. I think it's on the appetizer or bar menu....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite spot on the Row! They have a great selection of dim sum here that are just to die for! I think i've pretty much happily eaten everything on the dim sum menu. My favorite is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Sino's three times - once for dinner with my group of girlfriends, another time for a drink after a dinner date and the third time was on thursday with a good friend of mine. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A stylish place to meet new friends, we consumed the tail end of the bar, ordering drinks & enjoying appetizers. The seasoning was a little rich on the chicken bar-b-que kabobs. But i was just washed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Santana Row, but I would really only go to this restaurant for special occasions only. First of all, the food is very expensive for the amount that you get. Kinda ridiculous, but I guess I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been a here a few times. This is an upscale Chinese restaurant, the night life is pretty neat. The food is pretty decent, but the prices aren't really too cute. Love the enviornment.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 out of 5 starsThe Foodive never eaten at Sino. on the flourescent sign outside, it says SINO, and in Chinese characters it says "Chinese Restaurant". this is not an authentic Chinese restaurant, its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't given feedback on SINO's before because I had really just been there for the bar scene, which can be entirely too packed for the area. I gave it three stars because the food is so EXPENSIVE!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So. I don't eat at Sino. There's really nothing on the menu that is healthy and vegan friendly. Except the steamed asparagus. Which we ordered (off menu, I think) the last time I tagged along with my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this restaurant. Asian fusion food is good but a bit expensive. Great to take out of town guest. On weekend bar area gets packed and turn into a pick up location.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row, you've done it again.Another mediocre restaurant hyped up by the Row.My friend and I came here after a day at the beach in the Cruz. Sat down and ordered Kung Pao chicken 'Lollipops'...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is one of my favorite spots in Santana Row. The best time to go there is when the weather is nice and warm, wear a nice summer dress or shorts and sit outside sipping on your liquids and food as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars maybe. There's nothing really terribly wrong with the place, it's just way too pricey. The food is mediocre, similar to PF Chang's. Service is inconsistent. With so many good Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday Crowded, BO, slow serviceI'm surprised, I've been here more than several times. Trying to order drinks for my friend's birthday cheering, stood in line watching the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I'm giving Sino two stars is it is worth checking out for the dA�cor. It's a cool place. We went to Sino last night for my sisters bachelorette party. The service was HORRIBLE! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the food, music, drinks, and ambiance, this place is good, REALLY GOOD. Went here last night for a bachelorette girls' dinner. The bartenders were friendly, cute, and attentive. Christine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
** This review is only for the dim sum menu **We came here for lunch with some clients so we went all out for dim sum. I think we must have ordered 24 plates between the 5 of us. The bill wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino, is OK. The food is good and the drinks are not bad. It is a little pricey for what you get. The decor is really good but not enough to charge what they do for the food. Everyone is dressed up,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After dinner at The Counter, some friends and I randomly dropped in for some drinks at the bar. With a predominantly 40 and up crowd still spiffed up in their office attire, I felt like we were at a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was average, you could have gotten better and cheaper else where and the service was awful, our waitress took forever to come the 1st time and then she hardly even came to check on our group....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Text message the hottie from work 20 years your junior to possibly meet up. Check.Made the payment on the leased BMW. Check.Clothes that used to be cool in the mid-nineties. Check.Attach Blackberry to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When my brother invited me to join him and his wife here tonight, I had second thoughts. Well, actually, my first thought was of Michael F.'s recent review, which was pretty spot on, if memory served...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite everyone else's mediocre reviews, I actually had a really good time here on a Thursday night. Came with a big group of coworkers and they seated us at a long table outside which was nice, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's more americanize chinese food. Really reminds me of house of Nanking in SF. The food is loaded with thick sauce - salty and sweet. Presentation is upscale, so does the lounge and the atmosphere....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My company recently made reservation at this restaurant. It was hand-picked since it was in the middle of SR and seems to be a little upscale and thinking it would be better than usual Asian-Fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's with all the hate lately? I like this place, but then again, we usually eat here around lunch time on week days, so we don't have to deal with the crowds. The food is great, we mostly come here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
gotta admit i love santana row...not at night when all the annoying 20- somethings are drinking it up, but on a sunny afternoon or nice evening, walking around with my dog, sitting to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat here in the restaurant at all. But if you fancy some dim sum - it is pretty damn good. A very nice Sunday brunch venue. Very nice dumplings, well cooked greens with oyster sauce etc...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Is this a joke or what??? PF Chang with a twist?? I don't know, just don't like the American version of Chinese Food. And besides, I've tasted much better Asian Fusion elsewhere in the South Bay!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first say...I HATE SANTANA ROW. I would never, on my own, choose to dine or shop here simply because I don't like the type of people that frequent the SR venue. Y'know, the wannabe keeping up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If your like me and hate every single person bumping into you cuz it is so damn crowded do not come here. I never ate the food so no comment. Generally I don't like Santana Row...and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like a cool place to hang out...plenty of eye candy. The food is way overpriced with small portions and everything was way too salty for my taste.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to Santana Row I have to hit up Sino, hands-down one of my favorite restaurants *anywhere*. I read a few other reviews and don't understand many of the complaints. It can be loud at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What are you looking for??? You have to stop and ask yourself that every once in a while.... two scenarios.1. you're a serious foodie.... you dream that your siamese twin is thomas keller, and he got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They serve sliders in a chinese restaurant. Haha, I had this and it was good. I thought the service wasn't too bad and the food was ok.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went during lunch and sat outside. Our lady server was great. We asked if the tea was complimentary and she said no at first but she ended up giving us free tea anyways. SCORE! The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely ambiance. Good food. Fabulous drinks. But portions were much too small for what I was paying. Wow, shortest review ever.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The World According to Noelle~Allergic Girl's Guide to Life~My friend Alicia and I came here last Friday. Promptly seated on the patio, friendly wait staff, water constantly refilled. We had the Kobe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch for a girlfriend's bday. Besides the friendly waitress, everything was disappointing. First off, we brought cake from Cocola, they charged us $2.75 per slice for slicing our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alcohol Review: Blue Moon: Not cold enough. How is it I taste the alcohol in my beer? That's weird.Mojito: WAAAY too much mint. I was sucking up leavesIt's very crowded on a Friday. It is filled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience with Sino was short, luckily for me. After waiting for 30 minutes and catching a funky vibe from a hostess we sat down and waited another 10 minutes for the waitress. Right as we where...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Panda Express = cheap Chinese fast food. PF Changs = expensive Panda Express Sino = expensive PF Changs. Overall, just go to Panda Express. I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the overly salted food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok food, sky high price. Nothing else to say.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bar Review: I was disappointed that the line for Pinkberry was so long due to the warm weather that night around 9-10PM(?!) that I came in here for a fruity drink instead. Believe me, I contemplated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so obsessed with the Mishima Ranch Kobe TarTar!!! It is unbelievable. Raw beef might sound unappetizing but it is VERY flavorful. This isn't ground beef, folks. The miniscule cubes of beef are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely give 1 stars, the only reason I would come back is if friends wanted to go and we were on the Santana Row Strip that evening.The hostess was not only rude but incompetant on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here once on a Thursday night, which was a nice place to have a drink and mingle.Came here on a Sunday as well, the restaurant is nice and the food is good, but expensive. The staff was friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!! For americanized chinese food, this is worth the price. The price is a lot heavier than your usual Denny's. However, the experience and quality of food is far superb.The bar has plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
RECOMMENDATION: DIM SUMlet me just say one thing first.. this place is really expensive especially for me, where i grew up in the San Gabriel Valley where all the asian food is pretty cheap...so this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An overly expensive P.F. Chang's. However, I must admit...it's a tad bit better than P.F. Chang's.Let me break it down for you: Dinner-2 people, 1 Razzberry Drop Drink (which was delish), Hong Kong...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually been here at least three times for dinner suprisingly. Never thought that I would have eaten here because I was so against most of the restaurants at Santana row, especiall the Asian ones....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is just an americanized Chinese food restaurant. The sauces used on the dimsum dishes are either too sweet or too salty...we had the xiao lung bao..and it has no soup in it..lady sitting at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a winner, maybe I just like the Americanized Chinese food, is there something wrong with that?Always, always get the dim sum sampler, no ala carte option. We got the lobster potstickers again,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still works like a charm for a last minute spot to just lounge and grab a drink w/ a girlfriend.advantages for this visit:-no line-funny and nice bouncers-bartender super cooldisadvantages:-takes way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two and a half stars. Slightly better than meh. I still don't know what to make of westernized Chinese food. Sometimes I think it's great and other times, I can't believe how much money I'm paying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our company had a quarterly lunch and one of my officemates recommended this restaurant. Nice Location. Chinese American food. Good Dimsum. Service was good at lunchtime. Not sure if it is the same at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant and bar attracts and interesting crowd. There was a bit of everything this particular evening. Young, immature girls, who appeared barely 21 years of age making spectacles of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy, hip, and surprisingly decent modern Chinese food. I like coming here for after-work apps and cocktails too.Kung pao chicken lollipops - sweet, spicy, savory, crushed cashews add crunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have the "privilege" of jetting up to San Jose occasionally and was told by a couple of co-workers to try the dim sum for lunch at Sino. Taking their reccomendations into consideration, I dined here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is just okay. My favorite is the dim sum which is served until 3pm. But the service is hit or miss. Either it is some clueless Forever 21 clone or a really sweet person. But it will be GREAT...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best people-watching spots on Santana Row. It is a circus. The other night, I saw a woman (at least I think she was a woman) in a gold Vegas-style sequined dress and four inch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bar review only:Swannnkkky..... Had the watermelon mojito and also tried the Red Hed in Bed. Both very fruity and pretty good. But I don't think there is a lot of alcohol in them though. Nice open...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say - after having no luck with good service, we took a chance at this restaurant. In short:-the drinks came fast and with a smile.-the Kung Pao Lollypops and Pulled Pork Sliders arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lobster dim sum soup was good and priced reasonably. The rest of the dim sum is overpriced and not bad. Drinks are good here but they close earlier than the rest of Srow on Thu/Fri I think. It gets...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing dim sum! everything is so fresh.. im trying to think of one meal that i like, but there are too many to think of.all of their food is marvelous, no questions asked.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Sino is their gorgeous restaurant. Even though we went during brunchtime over the weekend, it was obvious what an incredible nightclub spot Sino becomes once the sun goes down....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance and music. What I would recommend trying:Mongolian Cowboy Rib Eye: one of the best I have ever tasted, well cooked and tasty!Kung Pao Chicken "Lollipops": very tasty, great tangy BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hang out there frequently for drinks, it's a nice atmosphere although the drinks have gotten progressively expensive and the pourings less. The food there is pretty good, but like most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This, my friends, don't let it fool you. It's just a typical Asian restaurant. I give it one more star for the interior designs. Amazing. Man this place could be the sample of a really captivating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool atmosphere. Wine selection is better than average, although I typically bring my own wine and pay the corkage fee. The service is terrific and the food is fabulous.Chris the owner is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lychee Martinis. They make 'em strong here. So be warned if you're a lightweight like me. Great option for a Thursday night if you're in the Row or San Jo area. The Bar is always packed with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place has gotten better over the last year. Thursday nights are probably the best night to go in my opinion... the bar staff used to be pretty slow and you'd have a hard time getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I opened this restaurant, and it is the hardest restaurant I have ever directed, 3 kitchens, 4 dining rooms, and a huge bar 2x lounges and outside bar patio, either it is for you, in which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place the first time last week. We tried a few things, all were yummy! Service was good. Clean & beautifully decorated. Sitting outside was so nice on a sunny day. Can't wait to go back and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is sexy. I'll go to an Asian Fusion spot for a special gig, but I like authentic Asian food...I give this place a 2 stars because of "service" I didn't eat anything here, but I did go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Valentines day with a girl friend of mine and it was crazy packed! Despite the fact that it was, I liked it because no one was shoving and getting all irritated. Everyone was pretty calm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow so many bad reviews about this place. I actually love Sino. It's one of the nicest and trendiest Asian spot in San Jose. I love the design of the place, very modern and hip. The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but overpriced. Portions were small, so it was no wonder why the waitress kept trying to get us to order more food as she was taking down the order. Its served family style.Definitely try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's high-priced Americanized Chinese food. I have a hard time saying overpriced, since they do use quality ingredients. You won't find that super nasty Chinese restaurant chicken here. But yeah, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Atomosphere is great...fun...exciting....pretty. Food...ordinary....extremely expensive...unimpressive.Paid $75 dollars for 1) Softshelled crab starter2) Chicken dish-much like roasted chicken with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa on the reviews ... How come it's mostly below 3 stars. People on yelp, is Sino really that bad nowadays? We had dinner here Saturday night, as always thanks for the extra special treatment and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the bar on Saturday and Friday nights. Sino's is probably the most happening bar on Santana Row. Decor is great and the place is always packed. Have liked it most of the time. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i dont mind pretentious. i love pretentious. i live in LA. i dont mind pricey. i think good food sometimes has to be pricey. but this place is pretentious, pricey and has NO good reason to be either....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Friday night with a girl friend for drinks and appetizers. We had mojitos, dirty martini, and tried the drink Ecstasy that Naomi Y. recommended below. She's completely on point, this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My FAVORITE resturaunt. Seriously.Great food, great chic atomosphere, located in the amazing Santana Row, friendly wait staff, great place for friends on the weekends.The food is family style so come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies you must try the drink called Ecstasy-- amazing. It's champagne with peach vodka and a cherry. When you get to the cherry it's soaked with peachy champagne. yumCalamari-- a very interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here on Sunday with my husband and a couple of our friends, and I must admit I had a GREAT TIME! I was skeptical at first as I've been here before and had a terrible experience, but this time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here for drinks and dinner. Its a bit pricey so I only can afford to go once inawhile but I absolutely love their food and atomsphere. They always have their music up LOUD and its soo...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and drinks aren't so bad... but the crowd is a funny one. If you're about 50 years old, you shouldn't be wearing polyester halter tops and white pants. That's just life.We went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a double date. We arrived super late for our reservation, but were seated promptly. When we got to our table we settled in and took a look at the menu. I had read a few Yelp reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four Stars is not for the food as I did not eat. Pls read other reviews for food. But the Martinis were PERFECT - with a little ice skating rink floating on the top, just like I like it!! And the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually not a big fan of Chinese/American fusion places but Sino is pretty good. I wouldn't want to go there just to eat Chinese food tho, not worth the money. I'd go there for the drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not gonna lie... I love this place and I wasn't even drunk when I ate the food here. I've been here on two occasions (my BFF's and my bday) and both times were very pleasant :)I am a fan of their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loooove the dim sum here! Unfortunately, all the other food they serve here is pretty disappointing. My faves are the vegetarian chong fun, bbq pork bun, and egg custard tart. Plus the dishes seem...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service = hip.Atmosphere = trendy.Prices = up there...Food = great!If you're looking for some stylish dim sum and welcome twists on otherwise blah Asian dishes, come to Sino. The crowd is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service is OK and the food, IS delicious but it doesn't "WOW" me. What I mean is, I feel like I can get the same tasty dishes for less at other Asian restaurants.What I really love about this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Straits down the way on Santana Row lost power right as we sat down, and so they referred us to their sister restaurant, Sino. Now, we had gone in earlier to Sino and the bar in front had a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
PROS:Trendy decorSkimpy outfitted staffCONS:No nearby parkingLong waitRUDE RUDE RUDE staffTiny portion of foodA LOT of Santana Row gold digger chicks at the barTOTALLY Overprice
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Traditionally, every Thursdays my girlfriend and I come here to eat and we pretty much always order the same plates. I guess its okay because it is the reason why we come here in the first place...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a pretty cool setup. My sister-n-law had been ranting about this place for months now so I finally had the opportunity to join her and a friend last Friday. We ordered the Lobster Pot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ATTENTION: Yes, it is a bit overpriced, but what do you expect? It's in Santana row. The cheapest place to go would be Ben and Jerry's down the same block, and the goods are nothing in comparison....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The interior is extremely well designed, very hip and trendy. Yes, the music is extremely loud and makes conversations a bit difficult. The service was pretty good, though they wouldn't seat us until...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want GREASY, salty, overall just bad food and want loud music drowning out your conversations, then go to Sino. I'd have to say there were a lot of attractive people here (as well as lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For people that like authentic Asian/Chinese food, this isn't the place for you. It's more like a glorified PF Changs, but I like PF Changs. First time, eating here. I actually went here on a date....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the crab puffs and lychee martinis. I always bring my girlfriends here with they visit and they love the atmosphere and people watching. A little pricey, but at least I can bring my pup to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My last experience with Sino has not only knocked down 3 stars but warrents me not coming back again. I placed a reservation 3 hours before i came into their restaurant. I came about 10 minutes early...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my waiter here was soooo hottttt... i don't remember how the food was but i left a big tip because he indulged me in some flirtation ;]
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My b/f and I went here for Valentine's Day. We got reservations so I was happy that they seated us as soon as we arrived. Unfortunately, they placed us right between the two doors leading outside....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
About a year ago I had appetizers here with a friend. We love "small bites" and dippy sauces so we orded 6 or 7 items and every single one of them was great. We arrived around 5ish on a Wednesday....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love americanized chinese food so I was excited to go here for a birthday party. We got there and what I can compliment them on is their interior. The decor and the lighting is amazing. But after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The scene is not my thing, but we went for dinner and had a really good experience. Yes, drinks were spendy, seating was odd, front lounge was overly trendy, but I expected all of those things on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell is wrong with the hostesses that work here? A friend and I were greeted with a roll of the eyes. All we wanted were some drinks so we sat outside. Bad move. We waited 15 minutes, had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Compared to Straits... this place outshines in several categories! As a restaurant, it's great for groups and since the place is so large, you can almost always get a seat.... not an easy thing to do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you were to come here, just order APPETIZERS. It's plenty and the main dishes were OK.I like the Chicken Lollipops .... as Lil Wayne said, 'And she said I ma lick it like a lollipop'. HAHA! Serious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I dined here about a month ago with two other couples and we had a wonderful dinner. We had ordered 4-5 different appetizers and everything was very delicious- I wish I could remember...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is.All image... From the decor to those uncomfortable lounge seats to the smokin hot Asian hostess.And when I say smokin' hot Asian hostess, it's because each time I walk past this place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times now for lunch, the most recent time just today! It's been decent each time, but today's food was decidedly good! From the menu, I can recommend the crispy kumquat chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food's just fine if you aren't the one paying for it.Do avoid:~ The crab (lobster?) risotto (too salty);~ Those little hamburger-thingees.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't want to like this place. It looks pretentious and it is to some extent... but I've really liked all the food that I've tried there and food trumps everything, so I'm a fan. Here are a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
minus one star for the fact that the portions are pretty tiny. I like the food though! And the bar is alright, pretty standard. Just went there last night for the second time. . the only thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The name contradicts itself.Si! NO!I really hated this joint, and it's more proof that Santana Row is a massive failure when it comes to eateries (OK, Plutos and Wahoo's ain't bad, nor is Maggiannos,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Plus:I liked the decor and feel of the place. Each dish easily serves more than two folks.The service was good. Minus:It is usually very crowded - make sure you have reservation before you go in for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced? SiGood food? noDecent service? SiWill return? noUnique Menu? SiAuthentic Chinese? noHmm...do I see a pattern here? SiEnd my review here? UHH..NOSooo..that explains the name of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I L-O-V-E Sino. Shocked so many don't. Anyways, I am 22. I do not feel too young here.... I would say the average age group ranges from 25 to 40 on a night, during the day, you'll find families and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Again I didn't eat here but came for the bar.What is going on here! Still no LC's at this place either! And I was definitely not feeling the vibe at this bar at all. I felt like a kid -- really out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretencions, but what would you expect from some place in Santana Row. The food was way over priced. It was packed shoulder to shoulder, the waitress was way rude. This was bad news...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Husband and I were treated here by friends almost two years ago the night before we got married. I really liked the Kung Pao Chicken "Lollipops" and Emperor's Fried Rice. The staff were courteous over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not really a fan of the food... its overpriced and not amazing... but the chocolate cake dessert is delicious! its also a good atmosphere to go out at night to meet up with friends for a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always popping when I come to Santana Row. So one night we decided to try it out...we were starving!The inside decoration and atmosphere was private and classy. The restaurant extended...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This location is not okay! First of all I am a huge fan of the Row...and this place gives you a bad taste in your mouth about the Row! The food is similar to a PF Changs experience..but more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the dim sum lunch only!A friend invited me to have dim sum here for brunch, and I was extremely skeptical. I suggested that we go to Mayflower or Dynasty instead, because I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first time hitting the bars in the South Bay. Post-Pinkberry, My friend and I decided to walk around Santana Row. He told me about Sino, which on a Saturday night, was oddly Asian on the outside...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic customer service!I don't splurge on the norm, so me spending almost over $100 on drinks plus appetizers was worth it.I think the only down fall is that they only have 3 stalls and it sure is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is really nice, I like the loungy feel of it all. The service was very nice, and I had a good time. The wine was good, the Ecstasy drink was really strong and I liked it a lot. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You pay for the atmosphere. It's not different than any other snobby rich folk bar. The guys can be aggresive too. I don't like wasting my time trying to shoo off desperate men in suits that think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and have had the appetizers and dim sum. In my neck of the woods, you can get an order of dim sum for under $3 compared to the $12 menu they have here. However, this isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had my choice, I wouldn't eat here because the food is overpriced and not that great. The drinks are overpriced too but I guess it's the price you pay to be out these days. So the only time I do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place for singles to go. It's your typical bar scene where guys go to meet girls, but it's not as bad as Straits where the guy to girl ratio is horrendous. I prefer Sino to Blowfish, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sino was decent. Our waitress Sarah was very nice, attentive, and professional which made the 4 stars. The food is decent, not entirely authentic but not bad like other "fusion" restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once for my birthday. The place has nice decor, very elegant, there is a lively atmosphere and plenty of college students and people age 23 My boyfriend made reservations at open table and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sino !!!! It is my favorite restaurant in the South Bay. You always get awesome service and superb food. Don't listen to the other 'haters' on this page!! Best items: chicken lollipops, lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I was here for a holiday gift exchange for 6 ladies about a week ago. Second time eating here and I am not impressed, actually much less so second time around. Bad points: - The server was nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here for some food and drinks and people watch. Its a great place to hangout outside and chill with friends. It's pricey, but it's Santana Row so what isn't? The appetizers are pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Sino for the first time this weekend. We were seated right away and the waitstaff and hostess were friendly. The waitress brought me my hot tea, but not my drink...she was a little confused....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Asian Fusion at its best -- go in a group of at least 4 people to share some of my favorites: Lobster Potstickers (appetizer), Kung Pao Chicken Lollipops (appetizer), Beef Chow Fun (entree), Ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not horrible, but nothing extraordinary either.Maybe it's because I'm Chinese and I think paying anything over $5 for a basic Chinese dish is a scam, but this isn't some place I'd go to often. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kung Pao Lollipops.I really don't know what else to say.Oh wait .... yes, I do:Lobster/Prawn Potstickers.MPC, bravo!
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend and I like to come here for Dim Sum. Ok... so its a little more pricey and being served Dim Sum by people who cant really pronounce the food right is a little weird, BUUUTT the food is good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row just seems to be getting old. Like most of the places here, it's way too pretentious. Drinks are ok and a little pricy, food here is hit or miss if it actually comes out on time. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kung Pao Lollipops keep me coming back time and time again :)I've been here for group dinners and the prices are pretty affordable with a fixed family menu. It does get too pricey if you're eating...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Out for a Christmas dinner with some co-workers. Sino in Santana Row. Great atmosphere and I thought this place was strongly suited for drinks and looking good. I guess not. They have some good food....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Sino for lunch for the first time.Small portions and very overpriced. but if you can get over that the food is pretty good. Even the fried rice, which I usually have hatred towards, was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing this as a night spot and haven't tasted any of the food.Two stars for a beautifully designed venue and good music.The group of people in front of us went in and came back out less than a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times (for dinners and to the bar) and I really hate this place. The bar and lounge area are super packed and LOUD. The restaurant seating areas would be nice except that the noise...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've been here a couple of times and had their dim sum before but I guess I never paid any attention to the food. I just went here yesterday for dim sum and was entirely blown away!The various...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Santana Row is already DOUCHE BAG CAPITOL OF SILICON VALLEY!!!This place is the DOUCHEBAG CORE of Santana Row. The thing I never did like about Santana Row is that there's a certain crowd of people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and myself went ot Santana row this afternoon for lunch, not knowing where we would be eating. As we walked up out of the parking garage, we wlaked by this place and it smelled pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I go to Santana Row, I love going to Sino's. The enviornment is nice and trendy. The food is good...for starters I like chicken lolipops and lobster potstickers. The wonton soup is great! For a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay. You're paying more for the neighborhood than authenticity. I had a bad experience last time I was there, and I haven't been back. My fiance and I had side patio seating. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband came here on a Friday night with coworkers and it was not too busy. He was seated right away and the host staff was very friendly and according to my husband "pretty good looking too". ;)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty tasty! I was surprised how authentic the dim sum was! The mojito could have had a little more liquor in it, but it was delicious! I enjoyed sitting on the patio and being lazy and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Damn! Its literally a toss up every time I'm here. You'll either get friendly service or bitchy service from the hostesses. Since they are the first person you see/deal with, they should be more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ripped a star off of this mugg..Saw 2 dudes moving the tables around. I thought, cool, there bringin some girls..NOPE!They started arm wrasslin!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in your 40s and you're creeping, this place is young -- too young. Poseurs paradise -- and there is nothing wrong with that if that is your thing -- with plenty of spandex, hair extensions...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants on The Row. I would try to avoid going on a Thurs, Fri, Sat night if your just there to enjoy a nice evening. It is definetly a hot spot on the weekends. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK I am a horrible person. I am giving this place 4 stars simply because the snobby attention w#ore$ who go to this place make it sooooooo entertaining. NOT saying all the women who go here are like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Get their watermelon mojito. it's AWESOME.but don't plan on having anything close to a conversation here..music is usually pretty loud and it can get pretty crowded. bathrooms are a bit weird too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is only good for people watching.Food sucks.Over priced.Bad service.Limited to 1.5hr per table when busy.I will rate Sino for "no star" if I could do that in Yelp.Please don't go there.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is only "good" because its in Santana Row. Their lines are off the wall - wait is almost up to an hour. Over priced food. Staff and bartenders are cool people but I don't think I wanna pay...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So .. me and my girl came here for a girls night out. The place is decorated very nicely, although a little dim, you'll adjust quickly. The music in here is ridiculous loud, I could barely hold a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is beautiful, as are the hostesses, but the food's mediocre, the drinks expensive, the background din loud and the crowd annoying, aggressive and pretentious. Be prepared to be jostled and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a little get together at V-bar for my company party back in June. So after it ended we partied with the Big bosses at Sino, kinda felt bad because the waitresses kept telling our big honchos to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having been here for happy hour and for food, I have to say I am only a mediocre fan of this place which is very, very overpriced for the kinds of food you can get at an average Chinese restaurant for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places you go to observe people on a Saturday night after dinner in Santana Row. It is so loud in the place you can't really talk to anyone with out yelling. I was yelling at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of their food isn't authentic at all (who expects it to be here) but their kung pao chicken balls are awesome. These things are like tiny orgasms in your mouth.I definitely prefer all of their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was pretty hesitant to try high class chinese food, but we decided what the hell when we were strolling down santana row one monday afternoon. we ordered a bunch of dim sum plates and was really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I finally came back for an actual meal. A friend and I split their chicken salad and kumquat chicken which were both absolutely delicious...but definitely expensive. $30 for just those two...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good if youre bringin in your own crowd-- too much asians on almost all corners but yes i liked it. go on a thursday night and you find all the dudes everywhere.drinks are okay-- maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever a salesman and their crew wants to butter me up with a free lunch I pick this place. I really like the food here. It's family style so you can share the dishes which is always great.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place quite a few times lately.Nice bar/restaurant with good ambience & music.Their Asian food are actually not bad, IMHO.Cocktail waitresses that works there are *hot*, like in Straits....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once.The food is alright. Service was alright.I didn't pay for the dinner but I'm pretty sure it was on the pricey side.I'd most likely go back if I was around that area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Could you get a seat here?Extremely crowded if you go at prime bar hopping nights, and the drinks are extremely expensive for their tiny glass size. For the people who don't plan on eating here, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed Thursday - Saturday with all kinds of folks and a DJ with a teeny dance floor. The food here is decent, served family style. Some of it is hit and miss though so don't set your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thurs night...a friends birthday...Mostly a mix a guys, some girls. No dancing. Just a bunch folks standing around doing nothing. Lots of cats wearing tight "Affliction" shirts. This is the kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is only for the bar area. Came for a quick round of in an out. I've had bad experiences here with staff but we can forgive right? Came on thurs, as usual crowded and hard to get to the bar. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have so many bad things to say about this place. Similar to Straits it is a mad house on Thursday-Saturday night and people line up to come in for the wannabee club in here. Service sucks, food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A good friend celebrated her bday here this year, and we had reservations at 8pm. Our group was complete at around 815pm, but we were unable to get a table until after 9pm. We were furious! The front...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just have to put this out there for y'all...WTF is up with the bathrooms at this place?! No door to the women's bathroom and there's no wall between the men's and women's bathrooms; just small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the dim sum was super delicious, and fresh. Very good quality at a reasonable dim sum price. The decor was trendy. Guys will love it here since the waitresses are dressed and made up to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the service was good but the food on the other hand...NOT worth the $50 we spent.I've had better dim-sum at restaurants that were run down and probably roach infested... why I would be at such a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
RAWRR.Welcome to Cougarville.Be prepared for some fake boobage and flashy jewelry. However, despite the sometimes questionable crowd, SINO is a good spot for group dinners since plates are served...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons to Come here:1. Fancy a girl/boy with nice looking joint.2. The lounge Chairs although uncomfortable to sit on, strategically placed to spell out SINO ( check it out for yourself next time you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had great service at Sino's, but my husband and I ate there for dinner last weekend and I was sorely disappointed, hence the low rating. The food is overpriced, but consider the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I don't find any restaurant in Santana Row worthy of patronizing and after dining at Sino, I continue to stand by my opinion with conviction.The one * rating is for our server who gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently this is where the "melanin rich" people hang out on SR. I was surprised to find such a diverse crowd. I was only here for 20 minutes or so, the crowd seemed pretty chill. This bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend knows all the hot spots and is always VIP, so I totally trust her choice of outings and she did a good job with this one. Sino is chic but comfortable and very attractive. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't bother.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually the worst part of Santana Row...because the worst of the people that hang out here are on full display at the vomit crusted lounge area/bar and creep/golddigger infested al fresco...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for New Year's Eve and the place gets SO PACKED AND CRAZY! The food is okay and of course is waaay overpriced for Chinese food - but you pay for the ambiance and I guess for their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is a great place to have some appetizers (I prefer dim sum) and have a drink. It gets really packed on Friday and Saturday nights. However, there is not much space inside for people to socialize...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is tooo expensive. tooo hipster. and the waitress/hostesses are out of control. ive been there twice and both times they were rude and weird. the first time my boyfriend and i went, they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I rounded up - really, I'd give this place 2.5 stars...Decor is great - pretty, asian-fusion, not too much, not too little... Very chic and sexy. Clientele make for interesting people watching - u...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Such a headache. I came in last night to join the lounge fun. Ugh, too many people in a confined space. Practically no where to sit unless you get there early and save some seats. Drinks are waayyy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally fun and what you would expect on Santana Row-yes it is over priced but they need to pay the pricey rent-if you want a bargain stay in Gilroy or Fremont. Our servers were all really nice -they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know why the stars are so low for this place! everything is good here! i especially love that assorted dumpling appetizer! and there calamari is bomb! also the beef spare ribs are delish! i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-2nd time around, the kobe beef burgers were darn good! they have a sweet bun, carmelized onions, and some tangy teriyaki m=bbq sauce and hotmustard (flaming like wasabi) on the side...YUM!-lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my friends and I actually played this restaurant out. We went there WAY too many times in a short time span that we had to take a break! hahaha I love this place. You usually always have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally like ghetto, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants because they have the best tasting food. I usually try to stay away from "Americanized" Chinese restaurants because c'mon, let's face...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought no way could this hip joint serve up some authentic dim sum eats. I was unsure about our decision to lunch at Sino as our leggy blond modelesque waitress took our drink order and Bobby Brown...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is way over priced.Looked at the menu, and I could not make out half of the stuff that was on the menu. Food was OK. Very generic Chinese food. Not worth anything close to what I paid for....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So as a young naive out of towner you are going to automatically think that if a restaurant is located at the Row it should be fine dining. Sino sure proved that theory wrong. I took my husband there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
expensive for that type of food.. they don't know how to cook rice.. had to send back 3 bowls..
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met the fam here to celebrate a b-day. It's a chic and family friendly place in the afternoon. Definitely woundn't want to be here with all of them after 6. Their food is more Chinese American than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give it 3.5 stars because I found it better than average but not particularly worth a "HELLS YEAH" rating.My boyfriend and I went here last night since the lounge area looked really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
asian fusion? i rather eat at straits! but that is just my preference.. on the pricier side for food that you can get somewhere else for cheaper and better. The presentation of their food though is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have been going here since it opened. I agree it's over priced. The food is good, depending on what you get. Dim Sum is good but also expensive. The reason why I like this place is because of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not reviewing the food here - it's okay, and on the pricey side... I tend to always order the Kobe Beef Sliders, so I haven't gotten a good sense of their entire menu... I mainly go here for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years, I've found Sino to be very solid. By solid, I am talking about the consistency of this place. To me, it's always what it is and it never changes. The food is always rather good,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on the nightlife...If you're like me and you love to dance this might not be the best spot for you, but then again if you are like me and love to meet the most random people you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there are any secrets about this place.You're going for the atmosphere.The vibe.To check out the hotties in slutty clothes by the bar.Or the fake-baked meatheads trying to pick them up....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here yesterday afternoon and had lunch. We decided to have dim sum. They give you a piece of paper and you mark which food items you want. The little plates come out one by one and they are fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a trendy chinese place? ugh. i don't even know what to say. i think i ordered a salad here because i live in fear of this place. i only see this place good for their bar. yes, the drinks. other than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SINO= a no go!Food is okay... Drinks are a bit over priced... I feel like I am paying an extra gratuity for the fake tits taking our drink orders... And the boob jobs aren't even that great!!! Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We found this place on our first night in San Jose. We had just moved here from South San Francisco and we were starving. We walked into Blowfish Sushi and we were overwhelmed by the noise. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been in town for 2 weeks, and although i have quickly come to despise the capitalist indulgence that most of santana row represents, food here was reasonably priced and the braised tofu was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Girls' night out at Santana Row always involves starting and ending at Sino. Actually, in a course of 4 hours, we might go in and out 3 or 4 times. We're there so much during a given night that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess was hella rude and snobby. It was my birthday, and they knew it, but still were a little bitchy towards us and put us by the entrance to the kitchen...even though there were better tables...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN! expensive ass dim sum that doesn't taste that bomb diggity.But I have to admit it is a very nice place... but food wise, eh.Though it's a very popular place at night for the bar crowd that love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Fusion!! I don't mind the prices so much just because my dinners there are always so flavorful. The Bar is CROWDED, offering no room to maneuver- but the drinks are good and are worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dont like pissing in your black urinals... Its not cool & it's not clever.I like your waitresses because they make me think of Jessica and Angelina together in that wax bath from "Wanted". Don't ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is one of those places you either love or hate. I love it. The food is tasty, the cocktails are good, and I've always had great service. Granted it is on the expensive side, but it's Santana Row...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Chinese, I grew up eating Chinese and I don't like Chinese food. I like Sino. It's not really Chinese, it's not really western, and it's really really good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
apparently food heavy in MSG will cause people to think that their chinese food was above satisfactory and authentic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent place for drinks. I haven't eaten here but have been here many times for cocktails. It gets VERY crowded so sometimes you will have to stand while drinking. But I have been here when it's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I wasted my money here....The food at your normal Chinese Restaurant is much better. This place is way over priced and very small. We had 2 appetizers, shared a entree, and a pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, trendy, bar/restaurant. Overpriced Chinese "fusion" food. Wouldn't come here for a culinary experience and a quiet, romantic date. You may just end up shouting across the table with your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with a friend here on a Friday. Had myself a killer lychee martini (would've ordered another one, but my friend and her company were already buzzin' after 2 and a half glasses of champagne...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is a nice place to hang out, but just lack on the entertainment side of the house. My girlfriends and I started going here every weekend for about a month or so and always ended up somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not a place I'd frequent, but my friends from outta town wanted to give it a try.HELLLA mothafuckin Crowded... making your way down the bar is a challenge I'd rather not conquer. I hadda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had the Pan Roasted Salmon and Crispy Kumquat Chicken Medallions. Nothing special about these dishes. I'm extremely picky when it comes to Chinese food since I'm used to traditional Chinese food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hit or miss. Unfortunately, recently, it was miss. Overcooked vegetables. Food drench in sauce. Didn't get menu for 25 minutes. Also got appetizer salad the same time as main course....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
above average prices for average food. only good thing is the bar at night. they kept checking my ID though, even though im legit. lay off me!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here for a few drinks in the bar after dinner. The bar/lounge was a feature within itself with all the comfy couches they had. You could have a large group of people in one couch area,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should know ...- I am vegetarian.- I don't do decor/ambiance.The review ...This review is only for the bar/drinking portion of the place. I don't think there's anything on the menu that's a)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place in the afternoon just before dinner started. Made reservations ahead of time and we got sat down quick when we entered.The lights started to dim as the sun fell and music elevates...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner with some friends on a Friday night. As you can imagine the streets were jam packed and had to park at the Westfield shopping mall garage. Once you walk in, the front bar is like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not old enough to drink, but aparently thats the only good reason to go there, assuming my sister is rite. My freinds and I order fried rice that got like these little rock things or sandin it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Saturay night to have a romantic dinner with my boyfriend. I didn't realize the place would be loud. But I can't get mad at that, I came here knowing it would be loud! It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
upscale? ehdelicious? ehwent here for lunch dim sum so we got this strange shrimp balls plate that had almonds on it and none of us knew what it was and i told the server that we dont think we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced drinks.Plastic bitches.Top 40 radio music.Underaged kids can easily sneak into here as they don't really card you at the door all the time or at all at times.And I believe this place closes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really like Sino. I've met some really cool peeps up in this joint. Yeah, once in awhile, you'll meet a hater or two, but that goes with the territory of looking hot. ;)The bar actually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister was having 2nd thoughts about showing up at Vivid for her friend's bday party so she flaked out and instead we went to Santana Row for drinks and stopped in here first because Straits had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREATNESS ACHIEVED! Best time to go is late lunch on the weekend I think. Great food, great drinks! Must try the Kobe Beef Sliders with the Wasabi ketchup and mustard. Garlic Chicken Noodles are also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So we all know how it goes, if there's a bunch of hype around a place, it's hard for the place to meet your expectation.Conversely, I read soooo many bad reviews of Sino, that after I actually went, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt this place is chic and trendy. The bathrooms are strange. You can almost see into the men's bathroom when you are washing your hands and vice versa. There's a guy there to hand you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy.Dark.Packed.Over-powering odor of excess cologne and perfume.Benteley parked on the outside.Boys 'n girls dressed liked pimps 'n ho's.Yuppers, this is 'da Row at it's finest.I have 2 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its a great place if you want to meet up with friends and socialize, drink etc....but as far as the food goes, I have had much better at Panda Express(meaning the more expensive prices here ,dont...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten dinner here once, and it was a good experience, albeit a tad pricey. Our meal was good and the service fine. I'd like to spend more time at the bar when hanging in SR, but its always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed Sino. I was up working in San Jose for a few months, and this became my fav. It was close to Hotel Valencia, and right in the middle of Santana Row. Lunch was consistently good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way over priced. Food is only so-so.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another dissapointing over rated, overly scene-y place where people go hoping to hook up and be seen.I had scallop and shrimp for $23, and I can assure you that local non fancy chinese restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is a good asian fusion place. I really like the sea bass and the lollipop chicken. This place is good for brunch and dinner, if you're willing to spend a lot. The nightlife is okay. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful hip place to hang out with friends and visitors in their huge bar area or have a tasty (overpriced) Americanized Chinese business meal on your company's dime. Had lunch here and overall it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A few of our girlfriends were busy last night, so the guys decided to go hang out at Santana Row. I met up w/ everyone late, but didn't have to catch up on drinks since I was already pretty damn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on two occasions; one, a business dinner, and two, co worker's birthday. The venue is nice, dim litted and the bar sits right in the heart of the restaurant. I love the food, you can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a rip-off!! You are only going to be disappointed by the food, the wait, the whole experience.First of all, the wait to get a table was soooo long; we went on a Friday night so we expected it to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you love feces, you'll love Sino.That's right, just order any shrimp dumplings and run your tongue down the slot and scoop out the yummy yummy crap they now serve at Sino. I used to love this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On a Friday night this is one ghetto sardine tin. On a Saturday night it's not much better. It's fun to people watch, that's for sure!We've come here a few times, both for the bar and for dim sum. For...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Still one star but I just had to update that I love their LYCHEE SANGRIA! One pitcher of this stuff will keep you feel toasty warm all night long! The fruit is delicious but really eff's you up!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE. please learn from my mistake, dont be foolish, youre better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Avoid Sino at all costs. way way waaayyyyyy waaaaayyyyyyy overpriced chinese food. who gave these chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
San Tung Chinese food "fancified" and "presented" on clean white plates of various sizes. Like they took a PF Changs and remodeled it with red leather banquettes and silver ball chain curtains, then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sino suffers from "Santana Row Syndrome"....essentially, it was overly pretentious, pricey and the food didn't live up to expectations.THE MAJOR PROBLEMS: 1) There was a bug in my rice. When I told...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based only on the luncheon dim sum. My husband and I have gone here several times for lunch, and we have not been disappointed. Yes, the dim sum is expensive but all the ones we've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Get my order right please, just once! I have been here 3 times and each time it's the same thing, my food screwed up. The crowd is attractive looking, I've only been here for dinning after 10pm so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's nice for a Chinese restaurant. Not a bad place to take clients out to. Yeah, it is a tad bit expensive for the type of food, but come on now, considering it's location and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not an authentic-tasting Chinese food restaurant, so I wouldn't take my parents to eat here. They would just complain that it is over priced and icky tasting.... But I do come here with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you first walk in to Sino it's as if someone took a Gotti-Bomb (http://www.girlposse.com/reviews/misc_reviews/gotti_boys.jpg) amped the settings to d-bag and blew that shit up scattering a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like ridiculously overpriced Chinese food? Do you like to eat this ridiculously sub-par Chinese food?Do you like ridiculously small portions? Do you like to have to ridiculously maneuver your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nasty Chinese food & fusion wanna-be.Drinks lack flavor and goddamn they use cheap generic brands.But on the bright side, I never get tired of looking at those over sized melons.- I never knew people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We're here once a week sometime twice. The fried rices are off the hook. Crab Cakes are always good. Dim Sum is pricey ,but holds up well. And the drinks.....It's Santana Row, you get what you pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way overpriced Chinese. How can you take something as great as honey walnut prawns and make them bad? As odd as it is to say, the best Chinese will come from somewhere unhygienic with much worse...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had Dim Sum at Sino and it was fantastic! Compared to other Dim Sum places I've been to (including places like the much balleyhooed Mayflower), Sino has a superior location, atmosphere, decor,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1 Su-mai dim sum cost $3.50. A chicken Fry Rice cost 14 dollar. A Lemon Glaz chicken cost 12 dollar. 2 ice tea. Total is around $48 dollar plus tips and tax. This is a Lunch.That is one expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Form over function. Blah food and pricey for what you get. Not impressed at all. Santana tends to have overpriced and underwhelming restaurants, but I think this is one of the worst along with Village...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino- sino! I like the restaurant but I don't think I'll spend over $40-50 for dim sum...drive somewhere in downtown SJ and you'll find another dim sum restaurant that's inexpensive. I think this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Dim sum is very expensive cause you are paying for the atmosphere, but the food doesn't taste bad at all. There are plenty of pricey places that also taste bad.The baked pork buns are my favorite!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, this is a cool place to watch from across the street at Vintage Wine Merchants. There are so many people just hanging out here you'd think they were giving something away for free. NOT!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's ridiculous how much I love Sino's Char Siu Sea Bass.I normally don't order sea bass whenever I see it on a menu because it tastes the same to me at every restaurant, and I always think that I can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I have gone there for dinner, drinks, parties... I have never had a horrible experience there! The food is flipping great! Lollipop chicken is the best! The drinks aren't watered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale Chinese food with a modern twist. This restaurant is gorgeous. The bar is a great place for group hang outs. Expensive yes, but look around. Everything's expensive when you're on the Row, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 minute Saturday Night ReviewCame here to meet a friend to meet up with his friends...After heading straight to the restroom, I had a complimentary peep show while washing my hands. The men/women...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Sino about 3 times. Each time I haven't really order anything more than dim sum and kinda just tasted my boyfriend's or friend's orders. The food there isn't all that. I've had better....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You need to know what you are getting into before you come here or you will not like it - the inside crowd is dressed to impress and ready to get drunk. It is thus loud and packed inside late at night...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe i was unlucky. i went here for lunch at 2:30pm, way past the lunch rush hour and there was barely anyone. there was 2 of us and we waited a good 45mins for our food. the waiter we had needed a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first Sino experience is actually a to go from one of my classmates who used to work there. She brought a bunch of different dim sum. I tried it and I thought "hey, that taste pretty good"Next was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the "upscale crowd" I do not see the appeal of this place. Believe me it's popular with all of my friends. In my opinion it's the Vault for people who think they are too good for the Vault....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for their dim sum. Don't ask me why I would have chosen to go here over a traditional dim sum place, but it was mandatory since it was the request of the bday girl.Service was great, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and sister took my parents to Sino for lunch on a Sunday, I believe, and they couldn't stop raving about it. My dad is pretty hard to please when it comes to Asian food and he LOVED it. So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool to just chill and have a couple of drinks with your coworkers or friends. Does get really crowded during the weekends. Sucks that men who are 30-40 years old hit on young women...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From the owner of Straits I should have expected nothing better. First off, I haven't really bought into the whole Asian Fusion craze. I've only found Tamarine to be the sole Bay Area restaurant to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate dinner here, I showed up roaring drunk. Yep, classy. So all I remember really is the drink that got me drunkerer... something pink... something they recommend... i don't know....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I never really thought of what would happen when there are TOO MANY yelp reviews until I returned to the bay. While the concept of yelp is great, when you got everyone and their mother thinking they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend and I called yesterday and spoke to another manager, Rob.. He said that he couldn't do anything about the second charge because it's the credit company/bank that does that... He said...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the contempt for the place. Maybe its because someone else picked up the check. Maybe its because I went with a group of Germans who recommend it because one of them had been there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep returning to Sino for 4 reasons:- Their yummy but lethal Lychee Sangria. No need to order shots when eating the fruit from the sangria is enough to get you FADED. Those lychees floating at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The owner is the same as Straits Cafe, but the food is much more mediocre than Straits Cafe. Food presentation is quite good though, and decor is good. The drinks are weak and pricey.Service is slow,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we come here every-so-often because of the fanastic open-table points that we get! the food never blows us away however their crab-cakes are pretty darn good and i don't really like crab-cakes. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go mid day , do Dim Sum, and order a pitcher of the leche filled sangria. You'll leave happy and the sun will still be shining.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
fusion haha. Expensive food that i feel can be achieved by doing the following things: a.cooking at Homeb.Eating at Mr. Chau'sc. pulling stuff out my buttPresentation and decor is exceptional. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I am never showing enough cleavage to be eating here. My skirt is never that short and my make up is never caked on enough to fit in with this crowd. The food? It's actually not that bad....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Say no to SinoBad Feng ShuiGuido mofos at the bar show more chest than the ladies (puke)Stuck up mamas all around (The women in Man Jose have really started to develop complexes)Terribly uncomfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
be forewarned, this is not a food review. look, i enjoy hip hop music. i enjoy a beautiful woman shaking her rrrumpa. most of all, i enjoy drinking. i probably enjoy that last one too much. and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is about a location and the place to be. If you come here expected a quite evening then you must not know anything about Sanatana Row. It is basically a place for people that have disposable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner and drinks the other night and came out satisfied. Decor was nice with a nice half bar..First thing was first! Table for 4. 45 min wait for a friday night. No problem. After being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All style and no substance. A more upscale PF Changs. The food is mediocre and the cocktails are rip-off. $11-12 for a bottom shelf badly mixed drink ZOMG! This is more a bar than a restaurant really....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am solely just rating Sino as an afterhour spot in this review....I really do not know why I always end up back in Sino. Oh yeah I remember...It's the only place at the Row that plays Hip Hop and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An awesome place for good drinks, crowd, music, and great atmosphere. I've only eaten dinner there a few times and the good is pretty good. But if you're expecting a quiet dinner, then this place may...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sino is not a place to have a nice and relaxing dinner. Rather it is a place to be seen and maybe go deaf during dinner.But its a lot of fun... definitely make it a girls night out go to SINO have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sunday dim sum was actually not too bad here! it was definitely easier to get a table here versus at Joy Luck.Kung Pao Chicken "Lollipops" - were a good concept but the sauce execution was off. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good cocktails, great appetizers.The music was loud (and hip-hop) at 9pm, because the seating area is not acoustically disjoint from the bar area, which was in its late-night party-time mood, except...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since the first year they opened. Gosh when was that? So this is my second visit and wow this place was packed! I guess any restaurant on any given weekend at Santana is always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK so lets be real....this place is very pricey...but its not a place you go to every week. I really enjoy SINO. Me and my friends think of it as the special occasion spot where we can get good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my first time at Sino. I had seen it before during the day and I thought it looked nice...When we showed up for dinner at 9, it was more like a nightclub than a restaurant. The music...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Sino abou
