Top 5 Specialty Food in Santa Clara County

949 Ruff Dr, San Jose, CA 95110, United States

“We have ordered lunch, suggi bites, and weekend special lunch before with success. This time we had our Diwali party catered. All the guests loved the main course dishes, the rotis, and the dessert was really nice, ideal level of sweetness. The quantity served per person was more than sufficient. The spice level was correct, taste was very home cooked”

4662 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, United States

“Pros: yummy empanadas, good selection of food and drinks and desserts, friendly staff. Not an expert in Colombian food, but saw someone there that regularly drove two hours for the food here. Cons: no restrooms, some of the drinks are way too sweet, no indoor seating”

846 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

“My dad and I grabbed a bunch of different pastries on a rainy Saturday morning. We got a variety to do a fun taste test. Tucked into a mountain view neighborhood, they send pastries all over the city. We tried the passion fruit danish, …”

410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States

“Our 30th anniversary dinner at Le Papillon was absolutely wonderful. The romantic ambiance, delicious food, and impeccable service made it a night to remember. We're so grateful to the staff for making our celebration special. Highly recommend!!”

750 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

“Great food. Loved everything especially Amul Pav Bhaji. They have 8 types of Vada pav. Their Dabeli is great too. Nice shaded seating area to seat and enjoy the food truck food. Highly recommend trying it out with frnds and family”

1069 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States

“The yogurt tasted very good, creamy thick yogurt, I really liked it. Pancakes are good too. Love the fresh fruits. The portion of the food is not match the price. Little pricy but I guess it is in San Jose!”

456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States

“Really nice open workspace that you pay by the day and how much time you want. The best part is there is a blue bottle coffee shop right in the building so you get your caffeine fix while working. The only tricky part is finding parking, that let's you park more than two hours . You can also rent meeting spaces for groups”

1677 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

“My wife bought a few boxes with different main dish and mixed combinations of side dishes. We all grew up in Taiwan, so the comparison was based on past experience. We didn't have time to take pictures before finishing the dishes. All the dishes are great. We will go again.”

2634 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

“Authentic yakitori place, typical wait around 30-45mins but if you don’t mind the bar, you might get seated much faster. Favorite skewers include scallop, pork with scallions and beef with sauce. Also enjoyed the beef tongue and mushrooms. Servers very responsive and the ordering system is intuitive and simple enough even for a newbie. One of the hidden gems in South Bay area. Well worth the trip!!”

20682 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Lots of flies and flying bugs here and there. The food is great. But the bugs love the food too. One bug got trapped in my drink. The thing is, you can imagine how many bugs are in the kitchen if you see how many bugs are in the dining area 🥲. I love this place. It’s always my to-go Japanese restaurant for home-style cooking, but the bug issue is just too gross 🤢”

245 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

“Yes, the poke is salty. That is how it always has been. They could dial back the amount of shoyu or hawaiian salt they use, but I feel like that is their family recipe that they wouldn't like to be messed with. Just make sure you have rice to go with it! Something about the taste always brings me back though and makes me crave it. I've always gotten poke by the pound because the prices are really worth it (~$22+ ish? per pound as of Sept 2023). This time I got the poke plate with rice and the rice was too mushy. I'll stick with poke by the pound and make my own rice.”

217 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

“There is always a line here but if I can get to the window in 30 minutes or less I'm pretty happy. Delicious buttered mochi. Service is always quick and attentive, they didn't have shirts in my size so I got a sticker instead. This place is a gem with in the gem that is j town. If you're in the area it is worth checking out.”

1140 Lincoln Ave #8, San Jose, CA 95125, United States

“Sushi and bowls taste mediocre. But mostly, fish freshness is questionable, almost all options are "spicy". Some sashimi slices taste either bland or easy too soft Can easily get crowded”

210 Hope St, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States

“Had a super good time and delicious food. Huge thanks to Lee, she was a great server and recommended some delicious mushrooms after she learned that I'm a mushroom fan (she recommended the enoki mushrooms and I loved them). I also loved the short ribs and the bian bian noodles.”

801 W El Camino Real Suite B, Mountain View, CA 94040, United States

“Nice small grocery store. Definitely no Safeway or whole foods though. Decent for if you're in a pinch and need something small.”

387 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States

“Excellent hidden gem. Multi-Cultural foods - Mexican, Vietnamese, Indian, Healthy Salad Shop, Bagel and Smoothie, and a beer bar dive. Very welcoming, fun, hip. Easy in and out. Foods are amazing and something for everyone. Midday expect the Mexican Roach Coach aka Food Truck to serve up delicious tacos. Do not get all wound up with the name 'roach coach' - we use this for any and all food trucks. Also, great place to cool down in summer. Parking is challenging - worth walking a few blocks to build appetite.”

1554 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, United States

“The meal was delicious. here they give you two hours and you can order whatever you want. You can order 4 dishes per table at a time. for lunch one price and menu, 20 dollars per person, for dinner 30 dollars per person. This is quite enough, we are full. The grill was changed, the staff was friendly. It should be noted that we arrived at 3:30 and it was already dinner. we came on a Monday and it was already crowded, so to fully enjoy this place, I recommend coming early.”

889 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States

“I usually get the thali here -- it's excellent, and affordable. One of my favorite local Indian spots. No waiters to deal with -- order at the counter, and the food arrives quickly. Not too crowded -- there really should be more customers, given how good the food is !”

20010 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Beautiful presentation of food was the highlight of this experience! 🫶 We enjoyed our chicken croffle, regular ube latte, and scramblegg skillet. Flavors are representative of fresh and quality ingredients. The maple syrup with the chicken croffle had a uniquely slightly spicy taste. The wait for two during Sunday brunch was under 30 minutes--we were able to get a seat outside where tables are also clean. Prices are on the higher-end for brunch in the area, but pretty standard for the fusion-style food/drink selection. The parking here can be tight during peak hours, but we were able to find street parking close by. Hope to try other items when we return.”

19648 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

“Went out with my cousin and my husband to this awesome hot pot restaurant. Great selections for broth (my favorite in the Garlic Miso), and several types of protein to choose from in regular or large sizes. Preferably regular as they give a good portion. Vegetables are automatically given along with your choice of rice, mixed rice, or noodles. Also has starters like Edamame, takoyaki, etc to name a few. Overall, really enjoyed the experience, would love to come here again!”