From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Chinese (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Ming's (Restaurants - Chinese) 1700 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto  CA  94303 • 650-856-7700 • 800-355-6061 Distance: ~14.95 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: PALO ALTO. Since 1956, Ming's has been offering a huge selection of Dim Sum and other Chinese dishes to the discriminating Palo Alto population. The Dim Sum can be ordered à la carte at lunch, and corporate platters of it are a hit at meetings. The appetizer selection includes four season rolls, and other menu choices feature beef, chicken, fish, noodles and rice, along with some vegetable entrees. Interesting desserts such as almond jello, mango pudding and black bean pastry are the perfect way to end an enjoyable meal. Rangoon (Restaurants - Chinese) 565 Bryant St, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-325-8146 Distance: ~16.78 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: PALO ALTO. If you have never tasted Burmese food, this is your chance! Offering a combination of Chinese and Thai flavors, the menu in this informal but stylish place is known for its selection of Chinese and Burmese cooking. Chicken salad made with peanut slivers, noodles and a soy-sesame dressing, is a local favorite, while the black pepper soup with shrimp in broth is a close second. The coconut rice is a must and can be served as a dessert. Reservations accepted for four or more. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.