The chef in charge of Orchard City Kitchen has many accolades to his name, including several Michelin awards, so you can always count on him to cook up something new and exciting utilizing fresh and healthy ingredients. The menu is designed so that you can share plates with your companions and taste-test a few different […]
The Korean character for "Gen" roughly translates to "the beginning," which is a way for Gen Korean BBQ House to indicate that all are welcome at this San Jose restaurant — especially those who are new to Korean-style barbecue. When you visit, you’ll be seated at a table with a built-in grill at the center. The […]
The next time you find yourself craving a slice of genuine New York-style pizza, consider heading over to A Slice of New York. This San Jose pizzeria maintains a sky-high rating on Yelp, and many of the positive reviews have been left by New York transplants praising the authenticity of this shop’s pizza. If you’re […]
After several years operating a mobile thrift store on wheels and importing the food truck concept into the fashion world, Classic Loot now has its own brick-and-mortar location. You can’t miss the new boutique on 5th and Jackson thanks to its bright awnings, fashioned to mimic 1980s-style neon lights. In fact, such a bold declaration […]
Great malls all have a few things in common: a variety of retail shops, plenty of dining options, and an entertainment complex or cultural attraction. By that measure, Great Mall in Milpitas checks all the boxes, and has built a reputation over two decades as one of the go-to shopping destinations in the region. As […]
With a name like Falafel’s Drive-In, it might surprise you to learn that this local eatery opened in 1966 as a burger joint. Owners Anton and Zahie started slinging burgers more than 50 years ago and gradually expanded their menu to include the foods they’d grown up eating and cooking—especially the signature falafel. If you’re a […]
There’s a reason that A Slice of New York has racked up more than 2,500 Yelp reviews. Its pizza chefs are serious about recreating authentic New York-style pies, despite the fact that their kitchen sits thousands of miles away from the Big Apple. It doesn’t hurt that the pizza shop is also open late—until midnight […]
If you’ve never tried the Japanese confection manju, allow Japantown’s Shuei-Do Manju Shop to introduce you. Manju is a sweet rice (mochi) patty, traditionally stuffed with sweetened red or white bean paste and topped with other tasty ingredients. The manju makers at Shuei-Do infuse their treats with even more creative ingredients in an effort to surprise […]
The constant sizzle of cooking meat creates a chorus that floods the dining room of Gen Korean BBQ House. Each table is outfitted with at least one central grill, which is where the sizzles emanate from. All you have to do is sit down, order your first round of proteins from the all-you-can-eat menu, and get […]
Jubba Restaurant, a family-owned Somalian eatery in San Jose, is well-known for its no-frills vibe and tasty meat and rice platters. Start your meal off with a samosa, fried to perfection with a filling of ground beef and spices, served with a medium hot green chutney that is perfect for dipping. For your main course, […]