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Reasonable South Bay Dining Options
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1. Beef Noodle No 1
After several visits to Pho Y #1, I finally managed to give Beef Noodle No 1 a try. Granted, this was the day after I brought my brother and sister to Pho Y #1, but we were actually planning to hit the Boiling Crab and couldn't wait till it opened!…More »
2. Bill's Café
Bill's Cafe is a rock-solid neighborhood place. Nothing fancy, but better than your average chain. The menu selection is wide enough to meet the needs of just about everyone in your group, and I like that the omelettes can be made with just egg…More »
3. Café San Jose
Another place that serves great pancakes and omelettes! Cafe San Jose earns closer to 3.5 stars. I love breakfast meetings because I get to eat some of my favorite food items when a typical morning finds me grabbing a handful of dry cereal on my…More »
4. Chattanooga Bar & Grill
Met a friend here for dinner last night and enjoyed both the food and the entertainment. The koobideh meal is a pretty good deal at $14.95 (note: the cover charge without dinner is $20). Two belly dancers performed at the beginning and at the end…More »
5. Chelokababi Restaurant
While the food is pretty good, I think I have been spoiled for Persian restaurant cuisine by my neighbors' delicious home-cooked meals. I also enjoy Negeen in South Bay and Maykadeh in the City much more. That said, I do have friends who swear by…More »
6. Chez Sovan
Chez Sovan has a very loyal following and every dish has an interesting flavor (although I find some sauces slightly on the sweet side for me). Green beans with shrimp, curry chicken, shrimp salad, ginger chicken, pad thai -- all were polished off…More »
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Yes, the place is still working out some of the kinks associated with opening a new business, and the huge crowds have added pressure, I'm sure. Service has been fine, but today the guacamole was not thoroughly mixed and I ended up biting into…More »
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6/9/2011 First to Review
Excellent location in between Peet's and Whole Foods! Only Day 2 of opening and the place is… Read more »
8. Clover Bakery & Cafe
Pulled off of 280 today after remembering the reviews I had read about this bakery. I'm glad I did! Lunch for me consisted of spaghetti bread, yakisoba bread, ground beef with veggie roll, and a bag of raisin bread rolls to go. I also picked up…More »
9. E & O Trading Company - CLOSED
Asian fusion with nice ambiance. Works well for meeting clients, hosting special events, and just plain pigging out on appetizers and desserts. Seriously, hubby and I like to make a meal out of several appetizers, and only once in awhile do we…More »
10. El Pollo Loco
For one of the best value meals around for two, repeat at the order counter after me:
'Three-piece meal, all breasts (as in white meat -- you'll pay $1.80 extra for this), flour tortillas, extra flour tortillas, pinto beans, cole slaw, and one drink…More »
11. Emperor's Garden - CLOSED
Emperor's Garden is a welcome sight in the dearth of good South Bay Chinese restaurants. The restaurant is clean with pleasant service, and the food is freshly-prepared. Try whatever is on the specials board when you're there. We have had a mixed…More »
12. Goodies Good Eats
This was a perfectly acceptable place to have breakfast, with lots of choices and prompt service. We had a nice omelette with a fruit salad side, and scrambled eggs over huge biscuits and gravy with sausage links. Yes, it's like a Denny's or any…More »
13. Hoshi
The food here was quite good, but we did not quite feel the hospitality others speak of. We experienced a more surreal, almost rude and distant treatment by what seemed to be a schizophrenic young schoolgirl in goth-style clothing and make-up --…More »
14. Hydration Coffee & Tea
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 298-9968
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Japanese,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Pearl teas are pretty good; bento boxes are pretty good. Somehow, it's just not in a convenient location with easy parking. If I were a student at SJSU, I would probably give it another star.
15. Kahoo Ramen
Lunch buddy and his sidekick, yours truly, tried out the shoyu ramen, spicy sesame ramen, and the spicy fried chicken. As others mention, the thin noodles such as the ones that showed up in the shoyu ramen were a bit strange, but the broth was…More »
16. Kazoo Restaurant
Decent quality sushi at reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere. Good for a quick dinner on the way home after work.
17. La Villa Delicatessen & Gourmet Shop
I just had a red velvet cupcake that was amazing. I love everything at La Villa, except the long lines.
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3/3/2006
Ditto, Emily W. The home-made ravioli is delicious...you must try it.
18. Layang Layang
A friend of mine who is Malaysian-Chinese recommended we meet here for lunch one day. She loves good food and has traveled the world, so I have trusted her palate for the last four years.
As usual, I was not disappointed. Layang Layang's lunch…More »
19. Loon Wah
The dim sum here is average quality, but does come out fresh and piping hot; good enough to satisfy the craving any time of the day. We stop at Loon Wah every so often after work, and the shark's fin dumpling soup always takes the edge off the…More »
20. Mandarin Gourmet San Jose
In the search for excellent Chinese food in South Bay, San Jose's Mandarin Gourmet scores well in the food section but loses stars for the dirty utensils and plates I've encountered every time I've eaten there. Suffice to say, I no longer bother…More »
21. New Port Restaurant
Thanks to Yelpers, I arranged two birthday lunches here in the past few months and was very happy with my decision. The dim sum at New Port is quite good! Since the quality at Joy Luck has been slipping, I'm more than willing to recommend New Port…More »
22. Panera Bread
More than ten years ago Panera Bread was my favorite sandwich place in Florida. It took awhile for the chain to follow me to California, but now that it has, I am happy to chow on their excellent sandwiches (my favorite is the roast beef with…More »
23. Peggy Sue's
I am not a diner type of gal. However, the ratings are much too low for Peggy Sue's at San Pedro Square. Here are the reasons why:
1) Excellent location
2) Easy parking
3) One of the only diners I know of with a full bar
4) Quick turn-around on…More »
24. Pho Y 1
Now that a friend of mine is working nearby, I'm sure to be having lunch at Pho Y #1 more often. This is a noodle soup house on a mission...piping hot, tasty broth and just-right noodles with your choice of meat is all they serve (beverages aside).…More »
25. Pho My
Stuck in San Jose with a craving for Vietnamese noodle soup? The delicate, lemongrass-infused broth at Pho My (formerly Bamboo Hut) is the perfect antidote. Pho My offers a large selection of pho, vermicelli / rice / broken rice dishes, and…More »
26. Pizz'a Chicago
This one is for the deep dish lovers. Hubby said he was ruined for RoundTable, and the other guy in the group kept mumbling how awesome the pizza was through mouthfuls of sausage and pepperoni. The other stuff on the menu appear to be good, too.…More »
27. Pasta Pomodoro
We have been to many locations of the Pomodoro chain, and what is most impressive is the consistency of the food and service no matter which one you go to. This is not your fancy, high-end, ultra-expensive bistro by Mario Batali. You go to Pomodoro…More »
28. Shabu-Shabu House - CLOSED
Welcome to the Ritz! As in the Ritz-Carlton of shabu shabu places.
Just kidding...the restaurant is nice but nothing fancy. The real "Ritz" is the sweet and hard-working manager of Shabu-Shabu House. She's from Japan and is really proud of the…More »
29. Sushi Mania
Decent quality sushi on par with what can be found in South Bay...but we tend to stop off here quite often after work because it is reasonably priced and we know the owner and servers. Sushi Mania is popular with the locals and you'll see many of…More »
30. Sushi Maru
As the others have already stated, the sushi here is very fresh. The quality is not outstanding, but it's one of the few places in South Bay where you won't leave disappointed. We prefer sitting at the conveyor belt "bar." Just try to ignore how…More »
31. Taqueria Tlaquepaque
The long wait on the weekends is worth it -- great meals at reasonable prices, delicious salsa, and the super chevelas (beer in a large icy cold glass rimmed with salt and a shot of tequila) are a big hit with the guys. The chile verde burrito and…More »
32. Thai Orchid Thai Cuisine II
Tried the pad see ew again -- this time with chicken, and it was perfect. Service was still on the cool side (as was the temperature in the restaurant / house), but my iced tea was replenished several times without my having to ask. A solid 3 stars…More »
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4/10/2008
We had the pad thai and pad see ew with prawns, and both were a bit greasy. Flavor was okay, as was… Read more »
33. The Happy Bamboo
It is truly unfortunate that persuading hubby to try this vegetarian restaurant took three years; we missed out on many meals that could have added years to our lives.
I really enjoy the Au-Lac Veggie Fish in Claypot. It is not the frozen molded fish…More »
34. The Old Spaghetti Factory
The cavernous setting can be loud, but it's a great place for large groups and kids. The food is not too bad, either. We've had the spaghetti (of course), vegetarian lasagna, meatloaf and the olive dip. Once, they were out of meatballs and gave us…More »
35. Tong Dumpling Pot
Took mama-san here and the benefit was better service. The dumplings were very good, especially considering the lack of competition nearby. I'm thinking about picking up a couple bags for a New Year's Eve dinner party...
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4/26/2007
After my horrid experience at HC Dumpling House (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), I was hesitant to try… Read more »
36. Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza
I agree with Phil; the bread here is just okay. Seems to come fresh out of the oven, but the flavor is just not there. The menu is hit-and-miss: some of the salads, pizzas and pastas are pretty good, while others are terrible. I think you have to…More »
Recently updated lists from Sherri C.
When Romance is in the Air... (12)...these are some of the places guaranteed to serve up a memorable experience for that special occasion. |
Ramen From South Bay to South Bay (17)Until there's more time to Yelp, here's the short list of ramen places I've been to from SF to LA. |
In Search of the Perfect Cupcake (20)I cannot possibly try all the new cupcakeries that are popping up all over the place; I would be fatter than high school Monica on Friends. But here are some places I've tried. |
Best Places to 'Cruz (4)Where I like to go when I have the chance to get over the hill! |
Late Night Places (6)In search of places to eat after 9:00 pm, these are the restaurants where we often end up. |
O Canada (13)It could be the refreshing mountain air, the high altitude, or the fact that Canadian cooks are often of European descent. I found Rocky Mountain cuisine to be above-average delicious and the bread served at every restaurant was unique and awesome. |
Sherri's Bay Area Sushi and Sashimi Experiences (59)Fresh fish is not a luxury, but a must-have, and after downing this staple at least two or three times a week, I still don't have as extensive a list as I should. Maybe I need to up my intake frequency... |
The One-Star List (14)Most of the time I don't want to bother writing about the one-stars and when I do, it's probably because I wished I could give the place no stars or negative star ratings! |
So Much to Do with So Little Time in Vegas... (48)I've gone to Vegas so often you'd think I'd be bored of it, but every time I visit it is usually for a company event or tradeshow with not much time to check things out. Also, the Strip seems to be in a constant state of new construction so it's never quite the same each time. |
Palo Alto Places (18)Some of my favorite places in PA to eat or hang out... |
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