Guide to San Jose
Food scene
The best food in the Bay Area. I'm biased towards the Asian food, as you can probably tell.
Krungthai
642 S Winchester BlvdI like their Crab Noodles and the Yellow Curry!
This place is one of the best dim sum places in South Bay, definitely worth trying. I recommend the Xiao Long Bao, Spicy Wontons, and/or Braised Beef Noodles.
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Din Tai Fung
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdThis place is one of the best dim sum places in South Bay, definitely worth trying. I recommend the Xiao Long Bao, Spicy Wontons, and/or Braised Beef Noodles.
Yard House
300 Santana RowA solid place to watch some sports games or grab a beer.
A really good Japanese Ramen shop, another good place is Orenchi.
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Ramen Nagi
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdA really good Japanese Ramen shop, another good place is Orenchi.
Really tasty food. A bit pricey ~$30 a person, but really good. It may have a Michelin star, or it is on the Michelin guide.
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Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom AveReally tasty food. A bit pricey ~$30 a person, but really good. It may have a Michelin star, or it is on the Michelin guide.
A Slice of New York
3443 Stevens Creek BlvdOne of the top pizza places in San Jose.
Probably my top 5 restaurants in South Bay. A bit further, but I've tried everything on the menu. My order:
Chicken Satay
Green Curry (Seafood)
Pork Ribs
Eggplants (I hate eggplants, but I love these)
Thai Tea
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INDO Restaurant & Lounge
3295 El Camino RealProbably my top 5 restaurants in South Bay. A bit further, but I've tried everything on the menu. My order:
Chicken Satay
Green Curry (Seafood)
Pork Ribs
Eggplants (I hate eggplants, but I love these)
Thai Tea
Really good Korean fried chicken, a must-try. I like the honey chicken and the spicy marinated chicken. The regular is great too.
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99 Chicken
2781 El Camino RealReally good Korean fried chicken, a must-try. I like the honey chicken and the spicy marinated chicken. The regular is great too.
Best Breakfast Burrito and Seasoned Fries in the South Bay. Period.
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Rose Café & Donuts
994 Saratoga AveBest Breakfast Burrito and Seasoned Fries in the South Bay. Period.
To Bang
1052 Kiely BlvdReally good Korean barbeque.
Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup
217 W Calaveras BlvdBraised Beef stew. Top 5 places to eat in South Bay if you like meat.
Bill's Cafe
2089 The AlamedaAny Bill's Cafe is good. The classic breakfast restaurant.
Tasty Pizza
21000 Stevens Creek BlvdReally good fusion pizza. One of my favorite places.
Claw Shack
1696 Berryessa RdBest Cajun Seafood place around.
QQ Noodle
10889 S Blaney AveBest Chinese noodles in the area.
All you can eat Korean barbeque. ~$32 per person, including tax and tip.
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Gen Korean BBQ House
1628 Hostetter RdAll you can eat Korean barbeque. ~$32 per person, including tax and tip.
Heard this place is amazing, but haven't been before.
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Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
1189 Willow RdHeard this place is amazing, but haven't been before.
It can be a little sketchy at night here, but the super flour quesadilla is really good.
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La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetIt can be a little sketchy at night here, but the super flour quesadilla is really good.
Yumi Yogurt
3787 Stevens Creek BlvdReally good soft serve/yogurt. Portion size is crazy big!
Voyager Craft Coffee
3985 Stevens Creek BlvdSolid coffee shop!
Pho Kim Long
2082 N Capitol AveBesides just the funny name, this place has good pho!
Of course, what is a trip to California without some In-N-Out?
Pro Tips: I get a "Three by Two" (Three patties, two slices of cheese) with extra tomatoes (free), chopped chilis (free), and grilled whole onions (free).
You can also try animal style fries or animal style burgers. I also get my fries well done.
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In-N-Out Burger
550 Newhall DriveOf course, what is a trip to California without some In-N-Out?
Pro Tips: I get a "Three by Two" (Three patties, two slices of cheese) with extra tomatoes (free), chopped chilis (free), and grilled whole onions (free).
You can also try animal style fries or animal style burgers. I also get my fries well done.
Things to Do
These are a collection of things to do and places where its poppin!
Really cool place in downtown for craft beers, food court, and live music.
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San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StReally cool place in downtown for craft beers, food court, and live music.
Probably the nicest part of San Jose, it has a bunch of stores and restaurants. A great place to hang out. Wednesdays there is farmers markets!
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Santana Row
Santana RowProbably the nicest part of San Jose, it has a bunch of stores and restaurants. A great place to hang out. Wednesdays there is farmers markets!
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdThe biggest shopping mall in the South Bay.
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StThere are a lot of events that happen at the SAP Center!
Hiking Trail that is not very scenic, to be honest, but all the locals go because there is a totem pole at the top that you can climb on and take pictures on.
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Mission Peak Trail Head
680 Stanford AveHiking Trail that is not very scenic, to be honest, but all the locals go because there is a totem pole at the top that you can climb on and take pictures on.
University Ave is the main street for downtown Palo Alto. Definitely worth checking out.
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University Avenue
University AvenueUniversity Ave is the main street for downtown Palo Alto. Definitely worth checking out.
Castro Street has a bunch of good places to eat and drink, its the heart of downtown Mountain View.
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Castro Street
Castro StreetCastro Street has a bunch of good places to eat and drink, its the heart of downtown Mountain View.
One of the nicest parks up in San Francisco. Take the Caltrain up there!
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the nicest parks up in San Francisco. Take the Caltrain up there!
Small Japanese Market, this plaza has a bunch of food and it has a ramen shop inside that is really good.
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Jose
675 Saratoga AveSmall Japanese Market, this plaza has a bunch of food and it has a ramen shop inside that is really good.
191 S Market St
191 South Market StreetChristmas in the Park! (Nov 29th to sometime in January)
Bars and Drink
The coolest bars in the South Bay!
55 S 1st St
55 South 1st StreetTry the Bramble.
MINIBOSS
52 E Santa Clara StArcade bar in downtown SJ! Kind of small and the games are okay, but cool nonetheless.
Really lowkey bar, it's hard to find the entrance since its more of a speakeasy. It's right along the street, across the street from a parking lot. Really chill vibes.
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Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador StReally lowkey bar, it's hard to find the entrance since its more of a speakeasy. It's right along the street, across the street from a parking lot. Really chill vibes.
If you want to dance, here is one of the most popular bars in San Jose. Usually very crowded on the weekends, but there are a lot of bars on this street too.
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The Temple Bar & Lounge
52 S 1st StIf you want to dance, here is one of the most popular bars in San Jose. Usually very crowded on the weekends, but there are a lot of bars on this street too.