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Arya Global Cuisine is one of The Bay.

1. Arya Global Cuisine

6.2
19930 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Blaney), Cupertino, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Gaku Yakitori is one of The Bay.

2. Gaku Yakitori

8.5
5152 Moorpark Ave Ste 40 (at Williams Rd.), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Valley · 25 tips and reviews
Bar Code is one of The Bay.

3. Bar Code

10619 S De Anza Blvd (at Kirwin Lane), Cupertino, CA
Café · 6 tips and reviews
Bitter + Sweet is one of The Bay.

4. Bitter + Sweet

8.7
20560 Town Center Ln (at De Anza Blvd), Cupertino, CA
Coffee Shop · City Center · 108 tips and reviews
Bellano Coffee is one of The Bay.

5. Bellano Coffee

3985 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Coffee Shop · 63 tips and reviews
Gokaku Restaurant is one of The Bay.

6. Gokaku Restaurant

10789 S Blaney Ave (Bollinger Road), Cupertino, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Tomi Sushi is one of The Bay.

7. Tomi Sushi

7.9
4336 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Strawberry Park · 39 tips and reviews
Dan Izakaya Restaurant is one of The Bay.

8. Dan Izakaya Restaurant

7.4
1306 Saratoga Ave (at Payne Ave.), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Valley · 25 tips and reviews
Cicero's Pizza is one of The Bay.

9. Cicero's Pizza

8.3
6138 Bollinger Rd (at Miller Ave.), San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · West Valley · 36 tips and reviews
Jake's of Saratoga is one of The Bay.

10. Jake's of Saratoga

7.8
12175 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd (btw Prospect Rd & Kirkmont Dr), Saratoga, CA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Santana Row is one of The Bay.

11. Santana Row

9.0
377 Santana Row (at Olin Ave), San Jose, CA
Shopping Mall · Valley Fair · 152 tips and reviews
Great Mall is one of The Bay.

12. Great Mall

7.6
447 Great Mall Dr (at Falcon Dr), Milpitas, CA
Shopping Mall · Midtown · 119 tips and reviews
Bazille is one of The Bay.

13. Bazille

2400 Forest Ave #N3 (Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Center), San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Westfield Valley Fair is one of The Bay.

14. Westfield Valley Fair

8.3
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Baywood Ave), Santa Clara, CA
Shopping Mall · 198 tips and reviews
Hunters Point is one of The Bay.

15. Hunters Point

8.1
Regnart Rd, Saratoga, CA
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is one of The Bay.

16. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

8.8
Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Nature Preserve · 7 tips and reviews
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is one of The Bay.

17. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve

8.4
Prospect Road (Rolling Hills Road), Cupertino, CA
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Gelato Classico is one of The Bay.

18. Gelato Classico

191 E Campbell Ave (btw N 2nd St. & N 3rd St.), Campbell, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Campbell · 13 tips and reviews
Mint Salon & Spa is one of The Bay.

19. Mint Salon & Spa

10617 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA
Hair Salon · 4 tips and reviews
Dolce Bella Chocolate Cafe is one of The Bay.

20. Dolce Bella Chocolate Cafe

5325 Prospect Rd (Lawrence), San Jose, CA
Dessert Shop · 8 tips and reviews
Santa Clara Billiards is one of The Bay.

21. Santa Clara Billiards

4525 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Pool Hall · 6 tips and reviews
Rancho San Antonio County Park is one of The Bay.

22. Rancho San Antonio County Park

9.2
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Los Altos, CA
Park · 60 tips and reviews
The Tech Interactive is one of The Bay.

23. The Tech Interactive

7.9
201 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Science Museum · Downtown San Jose · 78 tips and reviews
I Heart Pepper Lunch USA is one of The Bay.

24. I Heart Pepper Lunch USA

7.1
408 Barber Ln (at Bellew Dr), Milpitas, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Gaku Yakitori is one of The Bay.

25. Gaku Yakitori

8.5
5152 Moorpark Ave Ste 40 (at Williams Rd.), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Valley · 25 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Very small space so if you don't want to eat at the counter, you may want to make a reservation.

26. Galleria Market

3531 El Camino Real (at Flora Vista Ave), Santa Clara, CA
Grocery Store · 5 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Asian produce prices and selection blows away places like Safeway/Whole Foods.

Five Guys is one of The Bay.

27. Five Guys

8.1
116 E El Camino Real (Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd), Sunnyvale, CA
Burger Joint · 44 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: If you have an Android phone, get the five guys app and skip the line by ordering ahead! You can even place orders for future dates and times, so you can get your burger on whenever you want :-)

The Boiling Crab is one of The Bay.

28. The Boiling Crab

8.0
71 Curtner Ave Ste 20 (at Monterey Rd), San Jose, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South San Jose · 71 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: If you're worried about rising a spice level when deciding your order, just get some cajun fries at the next level up. That way you'll know if you can handle it on your seafood for next time!

Barefoot Coffee Roasters is one of The Bay.

29. Barefoot Coffee Roasters

5237 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Lawrence Expy.), Santa Clara, CA
Coffee Shop · 80 tips and reviews
Red Rock Coffee is one of The Bay.

30. Red Rock Coffee

8.4
201 Castro St (at Villa St), Mountain View, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Mountain View · 247 tips and reviews
California's Great America is one of The Bay.

31. California's Great America

8.3
4701 Great America Pkwy (at Old Glory Ln), Santa Clara, CA
Amusement Park · 107 tips and reviews

32. Ogisan

5293 Prospect Rd (Lawrence expressway), San Jose, CA
Noodle Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: A (relative) newcomer to the San Jose ramen scene, but has decent broth and noodles on par with its competitors at a (marginally) cheaper rate. I got the corn & pork ramen and it was pretty good!

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火 is one of The Bay.

33. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火

7.8
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Strawberry Park · 136 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: The noodles are premade, which is why they aren't the star of this fare. It's the broth, and since broth makes ramen more than the ramen makes ramen... this is one of the best ramen places around.

Ramen Tenma is one of The Bay.

34. Ramen Tenma

6.7
487 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Valley · 21 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: The broth is thinner compared to other places in the bay, indicating less fat is added to the broth. The shoyu flavor is mild, and the noodles are nom! It's one of my top ramen places in the bay!

Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House is one of The Bay.

35. Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House

368 Castro St (btwn California & W Dana St), Mountain View, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 98 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Avoid the Kuro ramen; the roasted garlic overpowers everything good about their ramen. Stick with the Tonkotsu Ramen. House-made noodles & a well cooked egg makes this one of my fav joints in the bay!

Ramen Halu is one of The Bay.

36. Ramen Halu

375 Saratoga Ave (btw Stevens Creek Blvd & Kiely Blvd), San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Valley · 33 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: This place is all about customization: from saltiness of broth to doneness of noodles. Def. go for the noodles a little under. They'll cook more as you nom! It's one of my fav ramen joints in the bay!

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is one of The Bay.

37. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

5391 Prospect Rd (at Lawrence Expy), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: After coming here quite a few times, I've stack ranked what you should get here: (best) Ribs, (solid) CHOPPED brisket in a Big BBQ Sandwich, (okay) Pulled Pork. You're welcome.

38. Bitter + Sweet

8.7
20560 Town Center Ln (at De Anza Blvd), Cupertino, CA
Coffee Shop · City Center · 108 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: They have Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream, making this the only place I've seen with it in the South Bay. Get the Secret Breakfast (ice cream + bourbon + corn flakes? Yes please)!

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The Bay.

39. Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

8.1
1320 Saratoga Ave (at Payne Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · West Valley · 64 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: If you are wussy with spicy food, beware. The food is delicious (best Ethiopian I've had in the Bay Area), but it can absolutely be spicy!

40. Yas Restaurant

7.2
1138 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Valley · 10 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: A small, local joint with authentic cuisine, try the Koobideh Joojeh or Sheereen Polo to get a feel for their food.

41. Tomi Sushi

7.9
4336 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Strawberry Park · 39 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: The sushi rice here might be the best I've had in the Bay Area (that wasn't a michelin-star joint). What does this mean? Skip rolls and nigiri (blasphemy?!) and go straight for a chirashi bowl.

Cooking Papa is one of The Bay.

42. Cooking Papa

2830 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Bonus points if you won the lottery by find a parking spot in their lot. Reward your luck with those amazing, amazing egg puffs. Make sure to dip them in the cinnamon sugar for enhanced yumminess!

Honeyberry is one of The Bay.

43. Honeyberry

2785 El Camino Real (at Bowers Ave), Santa Clara, CA
Dessert Shop · 9 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Get the honey bread. It's only at this honeyberry and it's fantastic. Like french toast for dessert!

Nirvanaah is one of The Bay.

44. Nirvanaah

8.1
1038 E El Camino Real (at Henderson Ave.), Sunnyvale, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 51 tips and reviews

Michelle P.Michelle Park: Sugar free choices here (esp rose and fig) are as excellent as the regular flavors. Try a sample and see if you like them!

K's Crepes & Cafe is one of The Bay.

45. K's Crepes & Cafe

6.8
126 E Fremont Ave (at Sunnyvale Saratoga), Sunnyvale, CA
Breakfast Spot · 12 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: If you want to order a savory crepe or sandwich AND a dessert crepe (no judging!), just ask and they'll delay making your dessert crepe until you're ready.

Paris Baguette is one of The Bay.

46. Paris Baguette

8.2
3561 El Camino Real (at Lawrence Expy), Santa Clara, CA
Bakery · 57 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: When it's in season, get the shaved ice! While only the 'cup' size can be taken to-go, the 'mini' size is more than enough for two!

99 Chicken is one of The Bay.

47. 99 Chicken

6.2
2781 El Camino Real (at Bowers Ave.), Santa Clara, CA
Korean Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: Make sure to dip your unsauced fried chicken in the salt/pepper mix. Yum!

Saizo is one of The Bay.

48. Saizo

5.5
592 E El Camino Real (at E Remington Dr.), Sunnyvale, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McGhan: The pork belly grilled skewer here is mind-blowing. Just melts in your mouth. Amazing flavor!

Cheese Steak Shop is one of The Bay.

49. Cheese Steak Shop

6.8
832 W El Camino Real (at Hollenbeck Ave), Sunnyvale, CA
Sandwich Spot · 16 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian H: Double stamp Tuesdays. Wacky Wednesday include 50% off tastycakes and sides! Free 7 inch for every 3 sandwhiches

212 New York Pizza is one of The Bay.

50. 212 New York Pizza

6.9
19998 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews
Caffè Macs is one of The Bay.

51. Caffè Macs

9.3
4 Infinite Loop (at Mariani Ave), Cupertino, CA
Corporate Cafeteria · North De Anza Boulevard · 66 tips and reviews
Lisa’s Tea Treasures is one of The Bay.

52. Lisa’s Tea Treasures

8.1
377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
Tea Room · 3 tips and reviews
House of Falafel is one of The Bay.

53. House of Falafel

7.2
19590 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Wolfe Rd), Cupertino, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Cupertino 快乐小羊 is one of The Bay.

54. Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Cupertino 快乐小羊

7.8
19062 Stevens Creek Blvd (btwn Tantau Ave & Judy Ave), Cupertino, CA
Hotpot Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Ike's Sandwiches is one of The Bay.

55. Ike's Sandwiches

8.4
21000 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100 (at Stelling Rd.), Cupertino, CA
Sandwich Spot · 89 tips and reviews

Joelle D.Joelle Driver: Park at the Mormon church on Stelling rd. The lot is free and as long as you park near the back they don't tow.

Villa Montalvo is one of The Bay.

56. Villa Montalvo

8.8
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Montalvo · 9 tips and reviews
Taqueria Cancún is one of The Bay.

57. Taqueria Cancún

8.9
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews
Tartine Bakery is one of The Bay.

58. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
Perbacco is one of The Bay.

59. Perbacco

8.3
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews
Curry House is one of The Bay.

60. Curry House

10350 S De Anza Blvd (at Town Center Ln), Cupertino, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · City Center · 52 tips and reviews
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is one of The Bay.

61. Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

225 W Santa Clara St (at Almaden Blvd), San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown San Jose · 11 tips and reviews
R&G Lounge is one of The Bay.

62. R&G Lounge

8.6
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews

63. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Cheaper than Quince, but similar in quality. Great for lunch! Awesome casual Italian food. I'd definitely return.

Hong Kong Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant is one of The Bay.

64. Hong Kong Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant

7.6
1135 N Lawrence Expy (at Lakehaven Dr), Sunnyvale, CA
Asian Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

65. Incanto

1550 Church St (at Duncan St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 63 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Chef Chris Cosentino is a high priest of guts. Once a year he sets aside two nights to do a special 5-course, all-gut menu. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

66. That's It Market

6.9
2699 Mission St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: That’s It Market liquor store has a torta stand that serves up massive sandwiches to locals. It’s really the hot dogs on the sandwich that add insult to injury. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

67. Tadich Grill

8.5
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The Hangtown Fry, an olden-day dish – oysters and eggs and bacon, too. I think if God has taught us anything, it's that he wants us to eat oysters and bacon together. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.

68. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Yiassoo is one of The Bay.

69. Yiassoo

8.5
10660 S De Anza Blvd (at Bollinger Rd.), Cupertino, CA
Greek Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

70. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh Smith: secret breakfast secret breakfast secret breakfast secret breakfast

The French Laundry is one of The Bay.

71. The French Laundry

8.8
6640 Washington St (at Creek St), Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
Alexander's Steakhouse is one of The Bay.

72. Alexander's Steakhouse

8.4
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA
Steakhouse · Vallco Park South · 84 tips and reviews
Falafel's Drive-In is one of The Bay.

73. Falafel's Drive-In

8.8
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews
Yard House is one of The Bay.

74. Yard House

8.3
300 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 184 tips and reviews
Banana Leaf is one of The Bay.

75. Banana Leaf

8.4
182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA
Malay Restaurant · 134 tips and reviews
Xanh Restaurant is one of The Bay.

76. Xanh Restaurant

110 Castro St (at W Evelyn Ave), Mountain View, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 102 tips and reviews
La Fondue is one of The Bay.

77. La Fondue

8.2
14550 Big Basin Way (btw 3rd & 4th St), Saratoga, CA
French Restaurant · Saratoga Village · 48 tips and reviews
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas is one of The Bay.

78. Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

8.7
19980 Homestead Rd (at N Blaney Ave), Cupertino, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
SJ Omogari Korean Restaurant is one of The Bay.

79. SJ Omogari Korean Restaurant

7.4
154 Jackson St, San Jose, CA
Korean Restaurant · Japantown · 47 tips and reviews
Bill's Cafe is one of The Bay.

80. Bill's Cafe

8.1
1115 Willow St (Lincoln Ave.), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · Willow Glen · 64 tips and reviews
Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill is one of The Bay.

81. Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill

8.6
80 N Market St (btwn St. John & Santa Clara), San Jose, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 63 tips and reviews
Evvia Estiatorio is one of The Bay.

82. Evvia Estiatorio

9.3
420 Emerson St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown North · 124 tips and reviews
Jang Su Jang is one of The Bay.

83. Jang Su Jang

8.3
3561 El Camino Real #10 (at Lawrence Expy), Santa Clara, CA
Korean Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews
Left Bank Brasserie is one of The Bay.

84. Left Bank Brasserie

7.9
377 Santana Row Ste 1100 (at Santana Row), San Jose, CA
French Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews