AK Kitchen
asian
Independent
Appetizers
Chicken Satays (5pcs)
$11
Tender grilled chicken breast skewers marinated in Thai herbs, served with rich and creamy peanut curry sauce.
Chicken Wings (7pcs)
$13
Crispy deep-fried chicken wings tossed in a savory blend of fish sauce, garlic, onions, and chili.
Thai Style Crab cakes (3pcs)
$14
Homemade and packed with real crab meat, blended with mayo and fragrant Thai herbs for a fresh, delicate flavor. Lightly pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a spicy mayo dip on the side.
Edamame
$5
Steamed young soybeans lightly seasoned with salt — a fresh, healthy, and satisfying snack.
Salads
Seafood Salads
$18
Mix of shrimp, squid, celery, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, pickled carrot and daikon, Vietnamese coriander, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and crushed peanuts. Tossed in our signature house salad dressing.
Beef Salads with Vinaigrette
$18
Romaine hearts, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, dried onion, Thai chili, garlic, and stir-fried beef, all mixed in our special vinaigrette.
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
$18
Shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, edamame, scallions, cilantro, and grilled jumbo prawns, all mixed in our special peanut dressing.
Soups
Crab and Asparagus Soup - Bowl $14
$14
A delicate Vietnamese-style soup featuring real crab meat, tender asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, and silky strands of egg. Finished with a touch of sesame oil, black pepper, and fresh cilantro for a warm, savory comfort in every spoonful.
Chicken (or Veggies) Pho
$16.50
A fragrant bowl of Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with tender white meat chicken (or substitute with mix veggies: carrot, cabbage, and broccoli) in a clear, slow-simmered chicken broth. Served with flat rice noodles, onions, cilantro, and a side of fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño.
Beef Pho
$16.50
A classic Vietnamese noodle soup made with flat rice noodles and a rich, aromatic beef bone broth. Served with your choice of rare steak, lean brisket, beef meatballs, or a hearty combination. Garnished with onions, cilantro, and accompanied by fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño on the side.
Bbq
BBQ Pork
$16
Tender pork loin marinated in savory herbs and spices, then grilled to golden perfection.
BBQ Spicy Chicken
$16
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a bold, spicy house blend.
BBQ Shrimp
$16
Jumbo prawns marinated with lemongrass and garlic.
BBQ Beef Short Ribs
$20
Thin cut beef short ribs marinated in a special sauce.
Stir-Fried Dishes
Basil
$17.50
Diced meat (pork, chicken) wok-tossed with garlic, bell peppers, yellow onions, and basil in our house sauce.
Fried Rices
Crab Fried Rice
$20
Tender crab meat stir-fried with jasmine rice, scrambled egg, sweet yellow onions, ripe tomatoes, and cilantro in our savory house sauce.
Noodles
Clear Vermicelli with Crab
$20
Stir-fried clear, springy vermicelli noodles with fresh crab meat, wood ear mushrooms, onions, shredded carrots, and pepper. Finished with cilantro and our special fish sauce for a delicate umami flavor.
Special Dishes
Honey Walnut Prawns with Rice
$16.00
Crispy light battered shrimp and candied walnuts, accompanied by shredded cabbage, orange, and rice.
Vietnamese Shaken Beef Cube
$17.00
Cube steak with onions, bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Served with your choice of rices or French fries.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
$18.00
Grilled teriyaki chicken served over steamed jasmine rice with an over-easy egg, steamed broccoli and carrot, spicy aioli, scallions, and sesame seeds
Lemongrass & Chili Tofu with Rice
$15.50
Tofu stir-fried with lemongrass, spicy chili, and onions. Served with rice.
Garlic Butter (or Tamarind) Shrimp
$15.50
Lightly floured, deep-fried jumbo prawns served with your choice of garlic butter sauce or tamarind sauce, and onions.
Chef'S Signature
Premium Boneless Beef Short Ribs (10oz)
$27
Tender boneless beef short ribs, marinated in AK’s signature special sauce and perfectly grilled. Served with fresh salad and crispy French fries for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Coconut Curry Lobster Noodles
$30
Lobster tail stir-fried with egg noodles, mixed vegetables, and scallions in a rich, flavorful coconut curry sauce. A creamy, aromatic seafood delight.
Grilled Lamb Chops (3)
$26
Tender lamb rack marinated in our chef’s special sauce, grilled to perfection, and served with fresh salad and crispy French fries. A savory and satisfying signature dish.
Desserts
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
$9
Our house-made matcha green tea topped with chocolate sauce, peanuts, jack fruit chips.
Whipped Cheesecake
$9
Light, smooth, and irresistibly creamy whipped cheesecake topped with rich salted caramel sauce and crunchy caramelized walnuts. A perfect balance of creamy, sweet, salty, and nutty in every bite!
Furikake Chex Mix
$8
Our special house blend of sweet, salty, and savory goodness! Made in-house with love — crispy, addictive, and hands down the best in town. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
Beverages
Can Soda
$4.00
Coke / Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / Sprite / Rootbeer
Bottled Water
$3
Sparkling Water
$4
Apple Juice
$6.00
Orange Juice
$6.00
Coconut Water
$6.50
Strawberry Lemonade
$6.00
Teas & Coffees
Lemongrass Orange Peach Tea
$6.00
Peach Tea with peach fruit, orange, and lemongrass
Lychee Peach Tea
$6.00
Peach tea with peach and lychee fruit
Hot Tea / Iced Tea
$2.50
Greentea / Blacktea / Jasmine Tea
Thai Milk Tea
$6.00
Taro Milk Tea
$6.00
Honey Dew Milk Tea
$6.00
Mango Milk Tea
$6.00
Matcha Greentea Milk Tea
$6.00
Vietnamese Coffee
$6.00
Vietnamese Coffee with Condensed Milk
Thai Iced Coffee
$6.00
Alcohol Drinks
Heineken 0.0
$8
Chardonnay
$10
Cabernet Sauvignon
$10
Mimosa
$10
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 146 venues in San Jose, CA and could score 18 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
See the week▾
| Sunday | 9am – 7pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10am – 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am – 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 7pm |
| Friday | 9am – 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 7pm |
Hours checked Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Call (408) 504-4215No online booking — reservations by phone.
Coverage
- The Adventurist Magazine restaurant guide entry: AK Kitchen ↗
The Adventurist Magazine
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