There are few places in San Jose that are as unapologetically carnivorous as Henry's World Famous Hi-Life, and that's why we love it. If you've never been here, the deal goes like this: 1) walk in, take a number, park at a barstool, get a cocktail or...
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Henry's Hi-Life serves "The Best BBQ Steaks, Ribs, Chicken" in San Jose! Award winning BBQ Steaks & Ribs!! Featured on Man v. Food for fall off the bone "BBQ Baby Back Ribs". Menu also includes Pasta, Salmon, Teriaki Chicken and Burgers (at...
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2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place
Best Comics Store
Not that this book store isn't a landmark in Willow Glen, and an essential part of a Saturday-morning stroll on Lincoln Avenue. And not that it doesn't carry the...
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Há»™i An, a small old town located 15 miles south of Da-Nang in central Vietnam, is the gateway into history and the time of innocence. The little streets casually pace you through a peaceful scenery of nosta...
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374 East Santa Clara St.
San Jose
CA
95113
+1 408.288.8919
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Visit us at the Kids' Café located inside the Children's Discovery Museum at 180 Woz Way in San Jose. The Kids' Café has operated under a contract with the Museum since July 1990.
Kids’ Café Features:
* A comprehensi...
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180 Woz Way
San Jose
CA
95110
(408) 288-5019
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Thai. This popular establishment runs the gamut of Thai treasures. Decorated with intricately carved wood and traditional Thai artifacts, the House of Siam is casual and elegant. The quiet atmosphere is a perfect setting to enjoy some of the tas...
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Hukilau is a little bit of the islands transported to the mainland and planted between a sushi restaurant and a Japanese market in downtown San Jose's Japantown. Aloha Happy Hours that linger long into the night and Wahini Specials for the ladies pro...
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Hunanese. Hunan Taste was the first in the South Bay to offer real Hunanese cooking. Joanne Song, the chef and niece of Henry Chung who opened the ever-popular Hunan in San Francisco, created a menu that hums with the spirit of her birthplace, t...
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Authentic Indian food!
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The heart of every Il Fornaio, literally and figuratively, is the oven. In addition to offering superb Italian cuisine, Il Fornaio is justifiably proud of its breads (hence the name, the baker). Once they're ready, the big brick oven is put to other...
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Il Fornaio is a classy Italian restaurant providing authentic cuisine. Whether craving some Risotto alla Milanese, Pasta Arrabbiata, fine rotisserie chicken or Filet Mignon, Il Fornaio’s is a cozy venue for curious gourmands.
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Nowhere can you dine so well for so little. One of the top restaurant choices in the Bay area. All you can eat buffet.
American, Persian & Mediterranean, Italian, Italian, Spanish, Asian, Soups, Salad Bar, Dessert plus more.
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Island Cuisine. Situated on the ground floor of the Clarion Airport Hotel, the Island Grill is a relaxing tropically-themed restaurant. From tasty ribs and chicken dishes to unique islander favorites, everyone is sure to be delighted. With occas...
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Jade Cathay is a proud family-operated Cantonese restaurant. Our mission is to source the freshest local ingredients, and become the tastiest and sustainable staple for our community. We proudly serve handmade dim sum from scratch, authentic wok-fire...
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* Asian Fusion, Lounge - Beer and Wine, Lunch, PHO until 11pm, Boba tea from 11am to 7pm daily
* Live Music Friday-Sunday 8pm to 11:30pm, no cover charge
* Private Parties
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Featuring wood-paneled booths and a lacquered bar, this homey den serves up good beer and better pizzas for grizzled hockey fans and pizza parties alike. The brick oven cranks out specialty pies like the vampire-repelling Gilroy special and they also...
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Goat soup doesn't sound as good as it does in Spanish—birria de chivo. Birria is the specialty of the house at tiny Jalisco Restaurant. And special it is. It's an acquired taste for some gringo tongues, but there is no better introduction to th...
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693 N. 13 St.
San Jose
CA
95112
+1 408.288.9437
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2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place
Best Restaurant Patio
-- Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 26, 2007
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A delicious treat, Somali food mixes the flavors of Africa and Ethiopia, with Indian and Italian influences. This is a family run restaurant that has a lot to offer.
Jubba review begins around the 18 minute mark of the video.
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5330 Terner Way
San Jose
CA
95136
408.440.1504
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Even before the doors open at 11:30am, there's usually a line of people at the door waiting to get in. Those queuing up appear to be Japanese expatriates and ramen aficionados who know a good bowl of ramen when they find one. And they've definitel...
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4330 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose
CA
95129
+1 408.255.8244
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Kampai Sushi & Grill Restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes, and Korean B.B.Q. Try their grilled meat specialties, whether you prefer beef, pork or chicken. Seafood specialties are also available. You may want to taste the Kampai Sushi &am...
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Kazoo is a popular sushi boat restaurant with specialty rolls, nigiri appetizers and more. Other options are available from an extensive lunch and dinner menu, including vegetarian items on the sushi menu. Expect crowds during peak dining hours.
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2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place
Best Vietnamese
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335 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose
CA
95128
(408) 241-4940
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Great traditional Vietnamese dishes & live lobsters & crabs cook with our special Kien Giang sauce. Our restaurant has been rated by San Jose Mecury News with 3.5 stars & got a good review from the Metro Newspaper. Kien Giang Restaurant i...
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2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place
Best Burger
2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place
Best Burger
Kirk’s has occupied the valley for what seems like eons and they still make ’...
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Burger backgrounds from across Asia Pacific and put together with freshly ground patties, sustainable ingredients and house-made sauces.
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2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place
Best Korean
Silicon Valley is the Bay Area's hot spot for Korean dining. According to Metro readers, San Jose's Korean Palace tops the list. The restaurant offers a grand tour of...
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Thai. Located across from the movie theaters, this handsome restaurant specializes in full-bodied Thai cuisine, such as pineapple fried rice, hot pompano and garlic eggplant. Bargain lunches draw a devout crowd. Casual. Beer, wine.
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Kubota features a beautiful dining room and serves exquisite rice, luscious ribs and top-notch sushi. Known by locals as one of San Jose's finest Japanese restaurants, Kubota serves great Bento Box lunches and entrees for dinner. Call for reservation...
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Kumako serves New York style Japanese noodles. "New York style" noodles come from the owner who worked in the restaurant business in New York and now makes the noodles especially for this restaurant. Ramen is the specialty, and dishes are served hot...
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211 Jackson St
San Jose
CA
95112
+1 408.286.2111
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kumako-Ramen-At-Japantown-San-Jose/142806269071197
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One of the best places to experience birria is east San Jose’s aptly named La Birrieria, even harder to pronounce than the restaurant’s namesake dish. La Birrieria is 100 percent Mexican. The tidy, family-run restaurant is located next...
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1480 S White Road
San Jose
CA
95127
+1 408.258.0118
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The restaurant specializes in Mexico City–style street food: tacos, of course, tortas, quesadillas, but also lesser-known specimens from El Districto Federal like pambazos, alambres and huaraches. A chilango is a slang term for residents of...
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1199 S King Road
San Jose
CA
95122
+1 408.259.4322
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2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place
Best Romantic Restaurant
A San Jose French restaurant with a country setting. Located in the quiet stream in the foothills of New Almaden, this upscale romantic spot has been listed as...
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21747 Bertram Rd
San Jose
CA
95120
(408) 997-3458
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Italian. Located in the De Anza Hotel, La Pastaia provides contemporary Italian cuisine, and fine wine to accompany it. This San Jose restaurant’s art deco décor and Mediterranean ambiance make it a delightful getaway for a romantic...
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Mexican. La Peñita restaurant serves not only good Mexican standards such as tacos, burritos and enchiladas, but also a number of first-rate specialties that make it a local favorite. The house specialty at La Peñita is the wonderf...
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601 S 1st St
San Jose
CA
95113
+1 408.295.0434
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Having won the readers' hearts, stomachs and votes as Best Taqueria, is it any wonder that La Victoria is San Jose's favorite taqueria? La Vic has been satisfying downtown denizens, starving students and plain ol' hungry people for years with its m...
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San Jose Thai restaurant offering authentic Thai Cuisine and catering inspired by the Chiang Rai region of Thailand.
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2043 Camden Ave
San Jose
CA
95124
(408) 626-7718
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Lark Creek® Blue which opened its doors on August 1, 2012. The restaurant features ocean-fresh, sustainable seafood, and a variety of globally-inspired seasonal dishes under the direction of Chef Chad Greer. Lark Creek Blue is housed in...
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Our culinary style is inspired by the regions of Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Oaxaca in Mexico. Infusing each creation with the essence of fresh harvests and time-honored recipes we bring you flavorful and vibrant dishes.
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Malaysian. Brightly painted walls, bamboo and palms give Layang Layang restaurant a festive, tropical feel. Start your meal with an order of an order of roti canai or murtabak, a thin and light Indian-style pancake filled with egg, chicken and o...
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