XLB Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to XLB Kitchen, a hidden gem in Cupertino offering a unique blend of Szechuan, noodle, and Shanghainese cuisine. With a diverse menu that caters to vegans and vegetarians, this casual spot is perfect for group gatherings or family meals. The restaurant provides a range of amenities including outdoor seating, catering services, happy hour specials, and even gender-neutral restrooms.

Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with favorites like the xlb (soup dumplings), beef chow fun, and duck blood in chilly sauce earning top marks. The fast and friendly service, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, and free parking add to the overall dining experience. XLB Kitchen is a must-visit for those craving authentic Chinese flavors with a modern twist.

Appetizers /

-. Chicken With Chili Sauce /

Spicy.

$14.95

-. Gold Royal Chicken (Half)

Marinated chicken, typically steamed or boiled, served cold in a light soy-based sauce.

$22.95

-. Fuqi Feipian /

Spicy.

$14.95

-. Malan Tofu /

Tofu mixed with Malan (Indian Aster) greens, typically includes soy sauce and sesame oil.

$12.95

-. Sliced Pork With Garlic Sauce /

Thinly sliced pork belly with fresh garlic and chili oil, typically accompanied by cucumber and scallions.

$13.95

-. Szechuan Beans Jelly /

Spicy.

$10.95

-. Mixed Fresh Cucumber With Garlic /

Fresh cucumbers mixed with minced garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil.

$10.95

-. Mixed Cilantro With Dry Shredded Tofu /

Shredded dry tofu mixed with fresh cilantro, typically includes a light sesame dressing.

$12.95

-. Yellow Croaker In Wine Sauce

Yellow croaker marinated in rice wine, offering a delicate infusion of flavors typical of Chinese cuisine.

$12.95

-. Fried Tofu /

Deep-fried tofu typically served with a light, crispy texture.

$11.95

-. Fried Chicken Wings /

Deep-fried chicken wings typically seasoned and cooked to a golden brown.

$15.95

-. Chicken In Wine Sauce /

Marinated chicken in Shaoxing wine, typically served cold and infused with aromatic flavors.

$13.95

-. Tomato Egg Flower Soup

Fresh tomatoes and wispy beaten eggs in a light broth, typically garnished with parsley.

$15.95

-.Minced Beef With Egg White Soup

Minced beef, egg white, cilantro, and mushrooms in a thick, hearty broth.

$16.95

-. Chicken With Corn Soup

Minced chicken, sweet corn, and egg in a savory chicken broth.

$15.95

-. Hot And Sour Soup /

Spicy.

$15.95

-. Pork With Mustard Tuber

Sliced pork belly with pickled mustard tuber in a savory broth, typically served in a clay pot.

$23.95

-. Lamb With Mustard Tuber

Typically includes tender lamb slices and pickled mustard tuber in a savory broth.

$25.95

-. Wild Green With Tofu Soup

Wild greens and tofu in a savory broth, typically featuring tender tofu and fresh wild greens.

$15.95

-. Fish Soup /

Spicy.

$16.95

-. Wor Wonton Soup /

Pork and shrimp wontons in chicken broth with shrimp, chicken, barbecued pork, and assorted vegetables.

$16.95

Fresh@Salted Pork With Bamboo Shoot Soup

Tender fresh and salted pork with bamboo shoots, complemented by leafy greens in a savory broth.

$29.99

Soup /

House Special /

-. Smoke Duck (Half) /

Marinated duck smoked with tea leaves, offering a rich, aromatic flavor.

$28.95

-. Glutinous Rice With Pork In Bamboo

Glutinous rice with marinated pork, steamed in bamboo, typically includes aromatic spices and soy sauce.

$23.95

-. Yangzhou Dry Shredded Tofu /

Shredded tofu prepared Yangzhou style, typically includes julienned vegetables and a light soy-based sauce.

$19.95

-. Tofu Skin With Pork

Stir-fried tofu skin with shredded pork, typically includes garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

$19.95

-.Pumpkin Fries With Salted Egg Yolk

Lightly battered pumpkin fries, typically tossed with salted egg yolk for a savory twist.

$21.95

-. Fresh Lion Meat Ball (Soup)

Ground pork meatballs, typically simmered with a mix of seafood and vegetables, creating a hearty and flavorful soup.

$23.95

-. Mapo Tofu /

Spicy.

$16.95

-. Szechuan Buckle Pork /

Braised pork belly typically includes soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, cooked in a rich, savory Szechuan sauce.

$20.95

-. Grddle Chicken Wings /

Spicy.

$23.95

-. Griddle Intestines /

Spicy.

$23.95

-. Griddle Beef Sirloin /

Spicy.

$24.95

-. Assorted Meat Clay Pot (Soup)

Assorted meat clay pot (soup) typically includes pork, chicken, and beef, combined with mushrooms, cabbage, and bean vermicelli, simmered in a savory broth.

$23.95

-. Blood Wang /

Spicy.

$25.95

Clay Pot /

Seafood /

-. Salt And Peppe Fish /

Deep-fried fish fillet, typically seasoned with salt and pepper, garlic, onions, and jalapeos.

$21.95

-. Boiled Fish With Spicy Hot Sauce /

Spicy.

$25.95

-. Boiled Fish With Pickled Cabbage And Chili /

Spicy.

$25.95

-. Fish Fillet With Wine Sauce /

Fish fillet sauted with celery, carrot, and onion in a rice wine sauce.

$21.95

-. Fish Fillet With Pumpkin And Black Fungus /

Stir-fried fish fillet with pumpkin and black fungus, typically includes bell peppers and onions.

$21.95

-. Sweet And Sour Fish /

Fried fish fillet with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple in a sweet and sour sauce.

$21.95

-. Honey Walnut Prawns /

Breaded prawns in a creamy honey sauce, garnished with candied walnuts.

$25.95

Slat And Peppe Prawns

Crispy prawns tossed with salt, pepper, onions, and bell peppers.

$23.95

-.Shanghai Baby Bok Choy

Stir-fried Shanghai baby bok choy, typically prepared with garlic and a light sauce.

$16.95

-. Sauteed Bean Sprouts In White Sauce /

Sauted bean sprouts typically include garlic, ginger, and scallions in a light white sauce.

$20.95

-. Sauteed String Bean(With Meat Or Without Meat)

Sauted string beans with minced garlic and scallions.

$16.95

-. Eggplant With Hot Garlic Sauce /

Spicy.

$16.95

-. Stir-Fried Hand-Shredded Cabbage /

Spicy.

$16.95

-. House Special Vegetable Deluxe

Eggplant green pepper and potato.

$16.95

-. Tomato With Egg /

Stir-fried tomatoes and scrambled eggs, featuring a classic combination of tender tomatoes and fluffy eggs.

$16.95

-. Braised Tofu /

Braised tofu typically includes deep-fried tofu cooked in a savory brown sauce with bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and black mushrooms.

$18.95

-. Sauteed Julienne Potato /

Stir-fried shredded potatoes, typically with green pepper and a hint of vinegar.

$16.95

-. Preserved Vegetable And Beans /

Stir-fried preserved vegetables with edamame and tofu sheets.

$18.95

Vegetable /

Noodle Rice /

-. Shanghai Style Stir Fried Noodle (Dried)

Stir-fried thick noodles with shredded pork, bok choy, and onions in a savory soy-based sauce.

$16.95

-. Chicken Fried Noodle (Dried) /

Stir-fried noodles with chicken, typically including cabbage, carrots, and onions in a savory soy sauce.

$16.95

-. Shanghai Style Rice Cake /

Stir-fried rice cakes with shredded pork, napa cabbage, bok choy, scallions, and carrots.

$17.95

-. Sliced Pork And Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake /

Stir-fried rice cake with shredded pork and preserved mustard greens.

$17.95

-. Shanghai Style Rice Noodle Soup /

Rice noodles in a savory broth, typically featuring ingredients like bok choy, mushrooms, and sliced pork or chicken, inspired by traditional Shanghai flavors.

$16.85

-. Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles(With Meat Or Without Meat)

Spicy.

$13.95

-. Burnings Noodles /

Dry noodles with spicy ground pork, crushed peanuts, preserved vegetables, and scallions, inspired by Sichuan flavors.

$13.95

-. Beef Stew Noodle Soup / (Spicy Or No Spicy)

Spicy. Rice noodle.

$18.95

-. Beef Chow Fun /

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with beef, bean sprouts, and onions in a dark soy sauce.

$19.95

-. Sliced Pork And... Preserved Vegetable Noodle Soup

Sliced pork with preserved vegetables in a savory broth, served over soft noodles.

$16.95

-. Vegetable Noodle Soup /

Noodles in a light broth, typically featuring a variety of fresh vegetables such as bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas.

$15.95

-. Egg With Soy Sauce Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with eggs and soy sauce, typically complemented by green onions and carrots.

$15.95

-. Vegetable Fried Rice Or Noodles

Vegetable with option of fried rice or noodles.

$15.95

-. Combination Fried Rice /

Chicken, beef, and shrimp.

$17.95

-. Chicken Fried Rice /

Stir-fried jasmine rice with minced chicken, peas, carrots, egg, and green onions.

$15.95

-. Beef Fried Rice /

Rice stir-fried with beef, egg, peas, carrots, and green onions.

$16.95

-. Shrimp Fried Rice/

Stir-fried rice with shrimp, peas, carrots, eggs, and green onions.

$16.95

-. Shanghai Style Fried Rice With Bacon

Stir-fried rice with bacon, egg, peas, carrots, and green onions, prepared Shanghai style.

$16.95

Fried Rice /

Dessert /

-. Eight Treasures Rice Pudding

Steamed sticky rice typically includes red bean paste, nuts, and dried fruits for a traditional Chinese eight treasures rice pudding.

$11.95

-. Taro Pudding /

Creamy taro paste typically combined with sweet red bean for a smooth and satisfying dessert.

$11.95

-. Sesame Ball With Wine Sauce

Sesame rice balls in a sweet rice wine sauce, typically filled with red bean paste.

$16.95

-. Fried Sesame Ball /

Made from glutinous rice flour, these deep-fried sesame balls are typically filled with sweet red bean paste and coated in sesame seeds.

$11.95

-. Pumpkin Sweet Cake /

Pumpkin sweet cake with red bean paste filling, typically made with pumpkin and glutinous rice flour.

$13.95