It's no ordinary sushi spot. They use a ton of non-traditional ingredients & the fish is super fresh & high-quality. Don't miss the Geisha or Spy vs. Spy Rolls. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
You can basically trust the chefs to make anything exciting and delicious. Go wild and try some beef heart with duck tongues and wash it down with a great beer. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This is Greek food done right in an upscale atmosphere. Don't miss the Saghanaki, Octapodaki tou Yiorgou, or Kokinisto me Manestra and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Some of the best ramen & fried chicken I've had anywhere. Don't miss the black garlic Kuro Ramen or Karaage, but upgrade to the Maruichi deluxe ramen. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Go to The Basin and order anything. The food is amazing, try the Vegetable Pie-outstanding. Great service, too. Read more.
Pleasant atmosphere, great food, including a bar menu. Their Heffeweisen (on tap) is the best I have tasted anywhere! Read more.
Go to Barn Thai for lunch. Get one of their flavorful curries as a lunch special. Wash it down with a Thai Iced Tea. Read more.
This is the best and freshest sushi in all of Silicon Valley. Order from the Omakase menu and enjoy the incredible raw seafood. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Frankly, some of the best pizza & pasta I've ever had. As good as Roberta's, maybe better. Don't miss the Gnocchi, Pappardelle, Scottie 2 Hottie, & Young Cheesy. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
amazing food, awesome place. Should try the Chicken Dum Biryani, its speciality. Read more.
Come for whiskey or beer & to eat tons of deliciously greasy deep-fried dishes like Bacon Blue Cheese Fries, Cajun Cheesesteaks, & don't miss the Curry Ketchup. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
You don't know what will come to your table outside of general ingredients, and the effect of surprise and whimsy combined with stellar cooking equals a powerfully memorable dining experience. Read more.
Top notch bowls of pho here! Complex broth, excellent meat and portion. Get the Phở Tái Nạm Gầu Gân Sách aka P-13 Small, but skip the fresh spring rolls. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Pay attention to the vegetal rarities from Love Apple Farm that appear in intriguing places in chef David Kinch's erudite dishes. The service also has the tight choreography of a Blue Angels squad: Read more.
N.E. Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari, Lobster Pot Pie, Rolls, Clubs --- you cannot go wrong in this place. Read more.
Everything on the menu is excellent, but especially the quality cocktails and meats. Don't miss the BBQ Pork Belly, Meatballs & Grits, Short Rib, or Diver Scallops and read on at WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This restaurant serves up all of the Japanese izakaya classics and stays open miraculously late. Don't miss the Ankimo or White Tuna Tataki. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
I was super excited to find unusual Xi'an region dishes served at this unassuming Chinese noodle joint. Make sure to try the Liang Pi and Rouburger and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Don't miss the off-menu Bucatini All'Amatriciana. The noodles are always perfectly chewy & al dente and the sauce is so bright, flavorful, and delicious. I've become kind of obsessed with this pasta. Read more.
This off-the-beaten-path spot serves off incredibly authentic, flavorful Indian & Tibetan food. Don't miss the Chicken Momos, Himalayan Lamb Special, or Samosas. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Solid tapas joint. Lots of great dishes, but don't miss the Scallop Ceviche, Roasted Chile Relleno, Lamb Chops, Beef Short Rib Adobo, & Braised Pork Belly. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
In the desolate Sunnyvale culinary wasteland, I've found Bibimbowl. Their fast fresh Korean food is really great. Don't miss the Spicy Pork Hot Stone Bowl. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This Chettinad restaurant makes authentically spicy Indian food. Definitely go boneless on the curries and don't miss out on the Chicken Lollypops & Mutton Roast. Read about it WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Looks like a crappy Bourbon Street knock-off, but actually serves incredibly good Cajun food & cocktails. Don't miss the Crab Cakes, Boudin Bites, or Jambalaya. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Treat yourself to some authentic Japanese cuisine at this excellent izakaya. Don't miss the Toro Tataki, Uni Yakimeshi, Gyu Ishiyaki, & Gindara Yuan Yaki. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Yes, service can be slow, but all of the food and wine was delicious. Don't miss the French Onion Soup or Beef Tartare and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This is an excellent sandwich lunch spot in Sunnyvale. The namesake Prime Rib French Dip is delicious, but be sure add cheese, onions, and horseradish. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This place is very no-frills, but the food is excellent. Pick any curry, garlic naan, and don't miss the Tandoori Chicken and you'll be set. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
I'm obsessed with this Burmese hot spot. Don't miss the Tea Leaf Salad, Rainbow Salad, Palata, Fiery Beef Tofu, or Shrimp Curry & get a lethal Scorpion Bowl too. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Looking for solid Chinese food or Dim Sum in Palo Alto? Tai Pan has great peking duck, har gow shrimp dumplings, and the salt & pepper sea bass was delicious. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Though the menu can be hit or miss, there are some real winners. Don't miss those absurdly good Ipswich Whole Belly Clams. They are an absolute must have. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Come for pizza, stay for killer Italian cocktails & knock-out starters like Burrata, Chilled Tripe, & Meatballs. Don't miss the Napoletana or Carbonara Pizza and read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Orenchi is simply the best ramen joint in the Bay Area. Don't miss the deeply rich Orenchi Ramen, meaty and crispy Karaage, or perfectly executed Takoyaki and read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
For extremely excessive renditions of burgers and fries, go to Brown Chicken Brown Cow. Don't miss the Crispy Prosciutto Burger and Carnitas Fries and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The broth and noodles in my Spicy Miso Ramen were top notch, but I found the piece of char siu pork to be a bit fattier and tougher than I usually like. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Excellent Indian food. Don't miss the Vegetable Samosas, Keema Naan, or Lamb dish called Mutton Do-piazza. It's all outstanding, flavorful, filling, and cheap. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This Silicon Valley Mexican hole-in-the-wall has a truly awesome, cheap Chorizo Super Burrito. Seriously, it's nearly as awesome as the one at El Farolito. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This Sunnyvale spot serves up Korean Fried Chicken that gives the NYC branches I know and love a run for their money. They use local chicken and it's so damn good. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
These burritos are freaking massive. The "Regular" is plenty big, even for me. I enjoy the Chicken Mole, but pretty much everything is tasty. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Looking for a great lunch special? The Oyako-Don is simple, comforting, and makes for a massive meal. Also, don't miss the fried octopus – Tako Karaage – and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This vegetarian friendly Middle Eastern shop serves cheap and incredibly good Israeli hummus, falafel, babaganoush, & pita. Very authentic & very delicious. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
The Sheng Jian Bao aka Pan Fried Pork Bun dumplings are the reason to go to this dingy Chinese resto. Those fluffy, juicy, crispy, meat-filled buns are so delicious. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This hidden shop in Sunnyvale makes one of the best banh mi sandwiches in the Bay Area. Go for the 4a: Thit Heo Nuong, try to beat the lunch rush, and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
That lamb kebab was out of freakin control delicious. Mantu dumpling were unusual & pretty awesome too. Whatever you do get, make sure to ask for the secret chutney. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.