Going to Zero One in SJ, any ideas for dinner?
I haven't eaten near downtown SJ for years, any ideas? Would prefer either spicy, something that isn't plentiful in SF, reasonably priced, and/or sushi. Doesn't have to be right downtown, could also be on the way back to SF. Thanks. C-
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I could be wrong, but I think Yasu closed at the end of July. A shame. That was a very unique place, very intimate, interesting and delicious food. I read somewhere the chef/owner wanted more space. I hope he finds it soon, and stays in the area. You might try 71 St. Peter for dinner, or Eulipia.
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Vietnamese food in the south bay is much more "hard core" than what you get in SF. I suggest you try one of the most often talked about places in downtown SJ: Vung Tau, My Canh..etc.
I also think Indian food in the south bay is better due to the heavy competition. There are a bunch of good ones in Mountain View: Amber, Shiva's etc.
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hhc
Aug 8, 2006 08:14 PM
I added to my post, if you do a search you can find old post on lots of places. Original Joe's is similar to the SF one so I just linked those. Poor House Bistro has been reported on before too.
I remember that Yasu was supposed to close July 22, 2006. Supposed to be replaced by a ramen place. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...
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Just to mix things up, Japantown in SJ, has some good options.
Gombei- japanese diner but a CH favorite (cash only)
Kubota- good sushi and an *excellant* short rib entree. Good sake selection.
Yasu- my personal favorite...Cal-Japanese. Twist on both, refreshing, very satisfying.
Ramen Halu- probably the best ramen in Bay Area.
The Garage (Naglee Park, just behind SJSU). Solid, not great. Very good little (and I do mean little) neighborhood place. Lots of places like in SF but I can't help but to recommend it. The rostissrie cobb salad, the ribs, the trout...oh yeah.I'd agree to Zeni's, great Ethiopian; if you like Ethiopian (which I do).
I'd stay away from Orginal Joe's and Poor House Bistro. All name and no follow through...just kinda of meh, that's it?
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Alice Patis
Aug 8, 2006 05:59 PM
It's not in downtown San Jose, but it's spicy, cheap and definitely not plentiful in SF:
Zeni on 1320 Saratoga Avenue in the western San Jose area is touted by many as the best Ethiopian in the Bay Area. I've gone 3x now and I think ethiopian food is not a favorite of mine (esp since I don't like injera), but the food here is very very good, and some things real nice & spicy, and even the non-spicy things are very flavorful.
Many hounds like it so you can find many reports if you do a search. katya's report is the best:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...You can get plenty of good Sushi, Viet, Thai, Spicy Chinese and Mexican in SF, so I didn't suggest any of those cuisines.
Edit to say: I didn't see hhc's post when I was typing up mine, I swear!
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hhc
Aug 8, 2006 05:52 PM
Zeni for Ethiopian: here's Katya great report on it: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37278?user_name=&query=zeni
Mucho's for cheap Mexican food: 72 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 277-0333Vung Tau, SJ-tons of post here
Poor House Bistro-New Orleans style food (gumbo, jambalaya, po boys, and various shrimp and blackened dishes).
91 S. Autumn Street
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 292-5837
http://www.poorhousebistro.com/
one of many posts: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39073?user_name=&query=poor+house+bistroOriginal Joe's-old school Italian food. There's one in SF. A report of the SF one, probably similar in SJ: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37667?user_name=&query=original+joe
or another post on SF one: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/26526?user_name=&query=original+joe
or La Victoria Taqueria-good tacos, burritos, get extra orange sauce:
131 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 993-8230Please report back wherever you end up!
Don't forget to park in the FREE parking lots after 6pm, look for signs for them. http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/free...
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