Try the Namesake Sushi Roll at Cha Cha Sushi

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Cha Cha Sushi in San Jose is a classic Japanese eatery offering an extensive menu of specialty sushi rolls plus noodle dishes, teriyaki and tempura plates, and salads. The specialty roll section of the menu includes pictures of each dish, which makes ordering even easier. Try the popular namesake roll, the Cha Cha, made with […]

Try Unique Bubble Teas and Fun Add-In Options at Pekoe

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Pekoe in San Jose is a, trendy boba tea shop offering a variety of beverages, including both signature drinks and fully customizable options. Inside, you’ll find white pleather furniture with neon lighting and upbeat music, creating a fun, club-like atmosphere. With drink names like Angela, Foxy Brown, and Thai Me Up, the menu surely matches […]

Find Meat-Free Asian Fare at Vegetarian House

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Tucked away in downtown San Jose, Vegetarian House is an organic vegan restaurant offering a wide range of Asian fusion dishes with non-GMO ingredients, plus gluten free, nut free, and soy free options. Start off with one of their signature dishes, the Heavenly Salad, made with shredded red and green cabbage, soy protein, tofu, onions, […]

Take in the Beauty of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

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Spend the day at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, a five-acre park exclusively devoted to shrubs of the rose family with over 4,000 rose shrubs with 189 varieties represented. The garden is also home to newly hybridized rose varieties. In fact, the All-American Rose Selections, a national independent rating organization, sends the new varieties […]

Explore All the Flavors at Charlie’s Cheesecake Works

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With 40 flavors and three cheesecake sizes, Charlie’s Cheesecake Works has something for everyone. In addition to classic cheesecake, the bakery also offers exotic flavors like chocolate, coffee, key lime pie, vanilla, mocha, pumpkin, and cherries jubilee. The cakes are made with special All Natural Real California Cream Cheese, top quality fruits, and their scratch-made […]

Find Tortas, Conchas and More at Mexico Bakery

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Located in East San Jose, Mexico Bakery is just what the name says: a bustling bakery stocked with Mexican pastries, cakes, and breads plus sizable tortas (Mexican-style sandwiches) and fresh-squeezed juices. The tortas are built on fresh, chewy rolls called teleras, and generously filled with queso fresco, slices of tomato, onions, jalapeños, avocado, and your […]

Do a Bit of Dinnertime DIY at Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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If you’re always up for trying something new—and you don’t mind DIYing your dinner—check out Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. The San Jose eatery invites guests to try one of two interactive culinary techniques: Korean barbecue or hot-pot cooking.  If you opt for the Korean barbecue, you pay a flat fee and order […]

MUJI Operates Under the Philosophy “No Brand, Quality Goods”

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"MUJI" is an abbreviated version of a Japanese phrase that translates to, "No brand, quality goods." That phrase essentially sums up what you’ll find inside the store, which has roots in 1980s Japan. It still operates the same way it did back then, sourcing high-quality items and packaging them simply, no brand names on display. […]

Try the California Brittle at See’s Candies

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See’s Candies boasts a reputation for top-notch chocolates and confections that stretches back nearly a century. The San Jose outpost of See’s keeps the tradition going with its old-school candy counter, where you can pick and choose chocolates for your own customized assortment. When you do, make sure to include the signature California brittle. Chocolatiers […]

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