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Danster's San Jose Hotspots

Danster's San Jose Hotspots

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Created by Chris L • Updated On: March 14, 2015

I always refer to Danster for things to do and great places to eat. This is his list he created for me - his biggest fan!

SP² Communal Bar + Restaurant is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

1. SP² Communal Bar + Restaurant

7.7
72 N Almaden Ave (btwn W St. John St & W Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA
Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 48 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: pappardelle pasta, ribs, chicken nuggets and waffles

8 Elements is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

2. 8 Elements

6.8
1781 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA
Indian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and the dosa and garlic naan

Jubba Restaurant is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

3. Jubba Restaurant

8.4
5330 Terner Way (By Ohlone-Chynoweth VTA Station), San Jose, CA
African Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Dan Izakaya Restaurant is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

4. Dan Izakaya Restaurant

7.4
1306 Saratoga Ave (at Payne Ave.), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Valley · 25 tips and reviews
Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

5. Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse

7.3
167 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 15 tips and reviews
Kenji Sushi is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

6. Kenji Sushi

7.7
385 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Zona Rosa is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

7. Zona Rosa

8.7
1411 The Alameda (at Lenzen Ave), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Shasta Hanchette Park · 39 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: royal scallop tacos, strawberry aqua fresca and tres salsas

The Kickin' Crab is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

8. The Kickin' Crab

8.6
2675 Cropley Ave (at N Capitol Ave), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: shrimp, corn, lobster

Nemea Greek Taverna is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

9. Nemea Greek Taverna

96 S 1st St (at San Fernando), San Jose, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: pork chop, lamb meatballs, hummus

The Table is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

10. The Table

8.2
1110 Willow St (at Lincoln Ave), San Jose, CA
New American Restaurant · Willow Glen · 60 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: poached eggs, oj mimosa, duck confit

Izzo Restaurant Taiwanese Fusion is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

11. Izzo Restaurant Taiwanese Fusion

1701 Lundy Ave Ste 100 (Inside Pacific Rim II plaza), San Jose, CA
Asian Restaurant · Berryessa · 8 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: the dry fried chicken wings with chili, the Shanghai soup dumplings (xiaolongbao)

Shabuway is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

12. Shabuway

180 Castro St (btwn W Evelyn Ave & Villa St), Mountain View, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 41 tips and reviews
Bourbon Steak & Pub is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

13. Bourbon Steak & Pub

6.9
Levi's Stadium, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way (Great America Parkway), Santa Clara, CA
Steakhouse · 33 tips and reviews
Soyful Desserts is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

14. Soyful Desserts

7.6
999 Story Rd Unit 9048, San Jose, CA
Dessert Shop · Central San Jose · 2 tips and reviews

15. Boba Pub

7.1
1576 Branham Ln (Dent Ave), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Cambrian Park · 3 tips and reviews
Fogo de Chão is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

16. Fogo de Chão

8.1
377 Santana Row #1090, San Jose, CA
Churrascaria · 55 tips and reviews
Arcadia is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

17. Arcadia

100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 39 tips and reviews
Ramen Halu is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

18. Ramen Halu

375 Saratoga Ave (btw Stevens Creek Blvd & Kiely Blvd), San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Valley · 33 tips and reviews
Opa is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

19. Opa

8.1
276 E Campbell Ave (at S 1st St), Campbell, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Campbell · 26 tips and reviews
MOH Kitchen is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

20. MOH Kitchen

1244 S Abel St, Milpitas, CA
Thai Restaurant · Midtown · 4 tips and reviews
New Sam Kee Restaurant is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

21. New Sam Kee Restaurant

6.8
1942 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: lobster noodles

Phở 69 is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

22. Phở 69

321 S 1st St (at E. San Carlos St.), San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 33 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: Sweet potato fries with truffle oil pho 69 and fish sauce chicken wings

Kyusu Burmese Cuisine is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

23. Kyusu Burmese Cuisine

8.2
1312 Saratoga Ave (Payne), San Jose, CA
Burmese Restaurant · West Valley · 27 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: Coconut curry chicken noodle soup, biryani and tea leaf salad

Thien Long is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

24. Thien Long

7.7
3005 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Evergreen · 23 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: fried fish with dill and their tender shaken beef

Orenchi Ramen is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

25. Orenchi Ramen

3540 Homestead Rd (at Lawrence Expy), Santa Clara, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: tonkatsu ramen with a side of their amazing chicken karaage

Treatbot is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

26. Treatbot

100 N Almaden Ave (at W St John St), San Jose, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown San Jose · 53 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: ice cream with flavors such as mango sriracha, horchata, thai tea, ube and the famous 408

Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

27. Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

8.6
19980 Homestead Rd (at N Blaney Ave), Cupertino, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: pork belly donburi and ribeye steak, risotto balls

BlueSea is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

28. BlueSea

1631 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA
Asian Restaurant · Brooktree · 5 tips and reviews
Rangoli India Restaurant is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

29. Rangoli India Restaurant

7.7
3695 Union Ave (at Woodard Rd), San Jose, CA
Indian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Von's Oven Chicken is one of Danster's San Jose Hotspots.

30. Von's Oven Chicken

7.7
1082 E El Camino Real Ste 2, Sunnyvale, CA
Korean Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews