Food guides for San Jose, California

Downtown San Jose Restaurants: What to Eat

Downtown San Jose restaurants include Creole plates, a classic steakhouse, Cuban comfort food, Ethiopian stews and big burritos. What to order and how to pick.

Food Allergies in San Jose: How to Ask and Plan

Food allergies in San Jose meet a city of many cuisines. Learn the nine major allergens, why menus are not labeled like packages and how to ask the kitchen.

How to Find Good Food in San Jose: A Method

How to find good food in San Jose: pick one area at a time, from Japantown to Little Saigon, taste one dish across stops, then keep notes and share lists.

Japantown San Jose Restaurants: Where to Eat

Japantown San Jose restaurants line Jackson Street and North 6th Street with family-run Japanese kitchens, ramen, Korean seafood pancakes and manju sweets.

Little Saigon San Jose: A Food Neighborhood Guide

Little Saigon San Jose is the heart of the city's Vietnamese community, centered on Story Road. Learn its history, how to walk it and how to keep notes.

Mexican Food in San Jose: Tacos and Burritos

Mexican food in San Jose runs from fast taquerias to kitchens that make their own tortillas. How to compare burritos, tacos and grilled platters.

Old-School San Jose Restaurants: Long-Running Favorites

Old-school San Jose restaurants include classic steakhouses, drive-ins, family-run Japanese kitchens and bakeries with history. How to find them and order well.

Pho in San Jose: Styles, Broth and How to Order

Pho in San Jose is part of a large Vietnamese community. Learn the northern and southern styles, what is in the bowl, how to order and how to rate each.

San Jose Bakeries and Coffee Shops Worth a Detour

San Jose bakeries and coffee shops include Portuguese custard tarts, burnt almond cake and neighborhood roasters. How to plan a pastry morning and what to buy.

Santana Row San Jose Restaurants: Where to Eat

Santana Row San Jose restaurants range from Southeast Asian cooking and Japanese dining to fresh-churned ice cream on a walkable shopping street. How to plan.