360520 Mon Jan 15 19:02:42 -0800 2007 22 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2191045 Looking for small, fun, and local restraunts in the south bay. Any suggestions? Im open minded about trying almost anything!! Mon Jan 15 19:02:42 -0800 2007 67060 worldlyme 1 2191770 www.athenagrill.com/Menu.asp Mon Jan 15 22:09:05 -0800 2007 2191045 24544 rdabke 1 2191824 I am no expert on the Southbay, but when I have been down there I like these places- Texas Smokehouse BBQ-1091 S Capitol Avenue, San Jose- I love their tri-tip and good sauce, collard greens. Chef Woo Chinese Restaurant-Bollinger Road, San Jose- love their chinese breakfast Tanto Japanese Restaurant- 1063 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale Good traditional Japanese, it's been awhile since I was last here but use to go often when I had a project down there. Huong Lan Sandwich- on Tully Road, San Jose. Vietnmese sandwiches excellent Mon Jan 15 22:24:03 -0800 2007 2191045 52212 Lori SF 2 2191863 I need to mention Fleur De Cocoa- 39 N Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos one word Outstanding! I stumbled upon this place because it is ok to "judge a book by it's cover" I had to get some sweets for a meeting and boy was I the hit. They do beautiful pastries, cakes and by the looks of it good sandwiches, salads, etc. Mon Jan 15 22:36:47 -0800 2007 2191824 52212 Lori SF 1 2193262 Small, fun, local? Aqui in Willow Glen (SJ) for Southwestern; Kebab N Curry in S'Clara for Indian buffet lunch weekdays; Mio Vicino (Willow Glen, S'Clara); Twist Cafe (Campbell); any Krung Thai (2 in San Jose). Too many to mention, now that I think about it, so browse earlier threads. Tue Jan 16 08:07:47 -0800 2007 2191045 17220 Claudette 1 2194223 There are many - try Viva Los Gatos. It's in a strip mall but nice atmosphere. It has a nice bar, good menu, music sometimes. Also Fratello, another strip mall gem in San Jose, is very enjoyable. Tue Jan 16 17:26:26 -0800 2007 2191045 66152 Fiftyishfoodie 1 2195832 Thanks for your input! Ive been to a few of the ones mentioned and agree they are good! I will give it a whirl and try the others! Tue Jan 16 23:31:38 -0800 2007 2191045 67060 worldlyme 1 2195857 Here's where I miss in the south bay... Pastaria & Market - Los Gatos Sushi Zono - Campbell Krung Thai - San Jose Tue Jan 16 23:38:13 -0800 2007 2191045 13103 Foodrat 1 2203081 I second Krung Thai. Zeni for Ehipioan is great- San Jose. I go almost once a week. Mayuri or Kabab & Curry for Indian- Santa Clara. Tomisushi- San Jose Yuki Sushi- San Jose Falafel Drive-In- Santa Clara Hot Bite Kabob- San Jose Banana Leaf- Milpitas Thu Jan 18 20:05:52 -0800 2007 2191045 16967 Margo 1 2203261 Some of my favorites: Just Laziz (Lebanese/schawarmas and Manakeesh)- San Jose Mudai (Ethiopian)- San Jose Naglee Park Garage (American)- San Jose Quang Da (Northern Vietnamese)- San Jose Nha Toi (Vietnamese)- San Jose Minatos (Japanese- basic comfort food/no fancy sushi)- San Jose Dakao (Vietnamese/cheap and great Vietnamese sandwiches)- San Jose Thu Jan 18 20:46:26 -0800 2007 2191045 12540 chefgrlardee 1 2203813 Zeni (Ethiopian), San Jose Aqui (Mexican), San Jose Kabob and Curry's (Pakistani - get the boti kabob off the menu), Santa Clara Real Ice Cream (Indian chaat), Santa Clara Vung Tau II (Vietnamese - get the onion beef rolls), Milpitas Da Afghanan (Afghan), Fremont Amarin (Thai), Mountain View & Santa Clara Pluto's (American - salads), San Jose Thu Jan 18 22:35:51 -0800 2007 2191045 10992 katya 1 2204003 I'll 4th or 5th on Zeni for fantastic Ethiopian food. Krung Thai, Kabob & Curry, Yuki Sushi, and Falafel Drive In have already been mentioned. A couple other no frills favorites: Tong Dumpling Pot in San Jose off Wolfe Road. Really tiny, really cheap with very good handmade dumplings. Corner Place Cafe in Santa Clara for Korean Pho Lynn Restaurant on West San Carlos St. for Vietnamese Vicky's Restaurant for papusas, also on West San Carlos St. I'd advise avoiding Friday and Saturday nights when they have karaoke Udupi Palace on El Camino for Indian dosas Thu Jan 18 23:21:23 -0800 2007 2191045 46289 alis 2 2204081 Have you been to Tong recently? Reports are that it has gone way downhill. Thu Jan 18 23:42:15 -0800 2007 2204003 10039 Melanie Wong 3 2207453 I went there about a month and a half ago, and it was still good. That being said, I only got an order of dumplings so didn't have a ton of food. I'll have to go back and see if it had changed! Fri Jan 19 21:28:04 -0800 2007 2204081 46289 alis 1 2205230 Yes you have to go to Krung Thai! 640 S Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128 408) 260-8224 I've eaten there since I was a kid and they were at an older location, best authentic Thai around here... and I'm Thai so trust me!! Govea's Mexican Restaurant 1996 Tully Rd San Jose, CA (408) 270-0973 Old-fashioned homestyle Mexican food in a nice semi-hole in the wall place complete. I recommend the "Govea's Burrito Supreme" Fri Jan 19 05:31:36 -0800 2007 2191045 57424 ThaiSpice 1 2205944 I like these: - Cafe Marcella ("French Mediterranean" with a good prix fixe lunch menu): 68 Village Ln, Los Gatos (downtown Los Gatos) http://www.cafemarcella.com - Fleur de Cocoa (Los Gatos) as mentioned above - Layang Layang (Malaysian): 1480 South De Anza Blvd. San Jose (near Cupertino) http://www.layanglayang.us/ - Kubota (Japanese/Fusion): 593 N 5th St, San Jose (Japan Town) http://www.kubotarestaurant.com/ - Chez Sovan (Cambodian): 2425 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell - Agree on Krung Thai (San Jose), also. - Darda (Islamic Chinese, in Milpitas) for Chinese beef noodle soup with hand cut noodles, also scallion bread. Other menu items there are a bit hit or miss, I have found. Fri Jan 19 16:01:25 -0800 2007 2191045 55069 2m8ohed 1 2207534 Some Mountain View hits: Try the black bean beef chow fun at Queen House on Castro between Dana and Villa. And the combination chow fun (or the spicy dry fried chicken, or the pork dumplings) at Cafe Yulong on Dana around the corner from Books Inc. Fri Jan 19 21:46:14 -0800 2007 2191045 67937 yumyumparc 1 2207901 -Hana: Better place for dumpling and noodle is the Japanese style Chinese food at Hana on Saratoga Avenue in San Jose -Gochi: Japanese izakaya, great for dinner with drinks -Satura Cake: Japanese style French pastry -Chaat Paradise in Mtn View -Halu Ramen: Santa Clara or is it San Jose Fri Jan 19 23:09:40 -0800 2007 2191045 15248 wendy 1 2208103 It's Ramen Halu and it's in San Jose. http://www.ramenhalu.com/ Other good ramen place is Do-Henkotsu on Moorpark next to Hana, which is next to Tomisushi that is good. Sat Jan 20 00:10:51 -0800 2007 2191045 16967 Margo 2 2954430 Alas, Do-Henkotsu closed down. :( Tue Sep 18 20:30:33 -0700 2007 2208103 94334 mavjop 1 2208402 2nd on Gochi, Flour de Cacao, Ramen Halu, Hana, and Krung Thai. Many good restaurants listed here however imo Tong and Layang Layang have gone down hill. I'd like to add: Com Tam Thanh - Broken Rice 1150 Story Rd San Jose, CA, 95122 (408) 278-1888 Com Tam Dat Thanh - Broken Rice 1055 Tully Rd Ste A San Jose, CA, 95122 (408) 995-6751 chelokababi - Kabobs/Persian 1236 S Wolfe Rd Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 737-1222 Rose Int'l Market - Kabob Dive 1060 Castro St Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 960-1900 Spice Hut - Indian (Fast) 594 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 739-7535 Shalimar - Indian 1146 W. El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Las Flamas - Taquria, don't go for just the burrito's 2325 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 241-7407 JT McHart's Pizza - Pizza 19732 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, Ca, 95129 Cicero's Pizza - Pizza 6138 Bollinger Rd San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 777-0690 La Patisserie - French Bakery 19758 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 446-4744 Neli's Deli - Sammiches 21801 Stevens Creek Blvd # 4 Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 255-2552 Vivi's Falafels - Burgers, Hot Sandwiches, Hummus, Falafels, Etc 21731 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 255-3535 Lucy's Cafe - Szechuan / Chinese 21670 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 446-1469 Southland Taste - Taiwanese Cafe 10825 N Wolfe Rd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 446-9488 Family Delight Cafe - Chinese Cafe 662 Barber Ln Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 943-8229 Sat Jan 20 01:59:23 -0800 2007 2191045 19880 wchane 1 2208422 James Randall 303 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 395-4441 La Fondue 14510 Big Basin Way # 3 Saratoga, Ca 95070 Manresa 320 Village Ln Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-4330 Forbes Mill 206 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030 Alexander's 10330 N Wolfe Rd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 446-2222 Kitsho 19541 Richwood Drive Cupertino, Ca 95014 Thai Delight 20916 Homestead Road Cupertino, Ca 95014 Chicken Salsa 12019 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 253-5667 Sat Jan 20 02:05:52 -0800 2007 2191045 19880 wchane 1 2208436 Gombei 193 Jackson St San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 279-4311 Sushi Kazoo (campbell is better then san jose imo) 10 E Hamilton Ave # 100 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 871-1250 Hukilau 230 Jackson St San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 279-4888 Sonoma Chicken Coop 200 E Campbell Ave Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 866-2699 Mitsuwa Market 675 Saratoga Avenue San Jose, CA 95106 Amato's 1162 Saratoga Ave San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 246-4007 Ringer Hut 1072 Saratoga Ave San Jose, Ca 95129 Uncle Frank's 2135 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 964-4476 Pizza Antica 334 Santana Row San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 557-8373 Consuelo's 377 Santana Row, #1125 San Jose, CA 95128 Sat Jan 20 02:11:02 -0800 2007 2191045 19880 wchane