Giza Hookah Lounge

18 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Archie R. writes: What?

It's my 420th review.

I had to.

Puff.

A Bite of Wyoming Coffee Shop

2227 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116

Veronica V. writes: Following is some information on the famed Jackalope:

"The jackalope -- also called an antelabbit, aunt benny, Wyoming thistled hare or stagbunny -- in folklore is said to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope (hence the name), goat, or…

Dai Thanh Supermarket

420 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113

Jackie N. writes: Oh, lordy.  Talk about childhood traumas.  Picture the nerdiest little Asian girl with the goofiest light blue rimmed glasses overpowering her itty-bitty face engaging in passive-aggressive cart rage with scary old ladies.  Man, those were some epic…

Sonoma Chicken Coop

31 N Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Rayfil W. writes: Swimming past the fog in San Francisco, I happily arrived in scorching San Jose downtown for lunch.  Like any great symphony, many parts amplified the meal while other elements took away from the experience.

Rustic fonts and picnic table created an…

Dive Bar

78 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Will M. writes: First time I hit this one up, it was about midnight on a Wednesday--

Karaoke Fury de Over 50 Soccer Squad of Death More Than A Feelin Five Times in Twenty Minutes Nearly Come to Tears One More Shot of Maker's and a Beer This is the Greatest Bar Holy…

Cinebar

69 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95113

Lauren H. writes: last time i was here the bouncer abruptly shut off the music and shouted across the bar  
-  "if i ever find the fucker who brought in the six pack i'll punch his balls in."
i don't know about you, but this is what i wanna hear while getting wasted.…

Barnes and Noble Bookseller

3600 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117

Mary M. writes: Instant gratification book shopping. Period. Usually it's for one of the following reasons:

A) I'm in hot water at work and need to learn to script for some kind of something I've never interfaced with before. Like a couple months ago when I started…

Lucy's Tamale Factory

974 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Anna D. writes: What I like about these precious tamales?

I can clutch it in my little hand.

And pretend I have nothing and I giggle because I have something you wish you had.

A chicken tamale.

Now I just need sour cream, hot sauce, a fork, and some napkins because I…

Fast Pizza Delivery

461 Blossom Hill Rd
Ste B
San Jose, CA 95123

Jonathan E. writes: HELLA FAST PIZZA DELIVERY.

Called in for a delivery. Lady said 35 minutes. Next thing you know someone was ringing the doorbell w/ 2 medium pizzas in hand...and I was still on the phone with the lady... I had not even placed my order yet!

Well not that…

Safeway

4950 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95118

Ailsa B. writes: I really like this Safeway.  It's clean, well stocked, the staff are polite and helpful.  

The deli staff are always happy to help when I want something that's not already cut and ready to sell (maple ham!  Yum!), the bakery staff often come out to…

Scandalous Salon

1324 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

Alexandra D. writes: Here's the deal with me.

I can be a bitch about my hair.  It has to be gorgeous.  Period.
I'm willing to pay, but damn it ...it better be right.  And finding a salon that "gets it" is a daunting task.

I modeled in NY as a teen.  Harry King, Leslie…

Nam Vang Restaurant

2477 Alvin Ave
San Jose, CA 95121

Lily L. writes: Newbies, your in luck...I shall share the secret way.  You order #1 with soup on the side and the chinese fried donut.  And get the large you cheap bastard, its only $.75 more!  The noodles are immersed in this ground pork mixture, boiled shrimp,…

Selam Restaurant

3120 Williams Rd
San Jose, CA 95117

Stephen I. writes: Selam is a tucked away gem in an old supermarket strip mall hidden just off Winchester Blvd.  

This place stands out from the other Ethiopian restaurants by their expanded focus on Eritrean and Italian food.  

The menu offers the classic Ethiopian food…

Charlie's Cheesecake Works

1179 Redmond Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

Shannon C. writes: I really love things that require very little effort on my part, yet yield a large return. I'm American, that's how we do things. This year I remembered my dad's birthday in time to order a cake or something for him, which rarely happens. I decided…

Di Lac Cuisine

1644 E Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95121

Eric N. writes: I've been searching for a good vegetarian house ever since I've moved down here. Thanks to Kris H. for introducing me to this place. We came here on our religion's vegetarian day. It was another mom and pop place with friendly service. The staffs…

Mi Pueblo

1745 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95122

Beth W. writes: My first visit to this Mexican gastronomic delight was a result of a very timely suggestion by a staff member at work.  We were going to do a potluck when she said how about each person chipping in for a REAL Mexican food extravaganza for lunch?  I…

Anh Hong Restaurant

1818 Tully Road
Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95122

Kerrie L. writes: *Disclaimer*
I am not a connoisseur of Vietnamese food, not by any stretch of the imagination; the only terms I can whip about with confidence are "pho" and "bun."  Luckily for me, I have three Vietnamese roommates who can order for me when it…

Nam Tien

2367 McKee Rd
San Jose, CA 95116

Cindi N. writes: pho shizzle.....nothing beats a  nice steaming hot bowl of pho early in the morning. at this small restaurant hidden off to the side of a small plaza next to McDonald's, you'll find what others rave about..the best oxtail pho.

there's not a lot of…

Jewel of India

2634 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116

Julie T. writes: If you like authentic Indian food, this is a place for you.  It's nothing elegant like "Passage to India" but the food is good.  It is very tasty, make sure you have plenty of rice and naan.  The service was good.  I spoke with a youngman on the…

Angelino's Restaurant

3132 Williams Rd
San Jose, CA 95117

Carolyn P. writes: Alas, It looks like Angelino's has closed it's doors. We used to go here all the time before moving to Sunnyvale. Very sad to see this! They had great pizza, lasanga and burgers not to mention how friendly the staff was.

Tapioca Express Inc.

3005 Silver Creek
San Jose, CA 95121

Donna P. writes: Best juice bar I've ever been to. First of all, ignore the photos...they don't match this location. This location is in the new strip mall right next to Target, and it has couches, chairs, a flatscreen TV, and no booths.

The girl working the counter…

Main Street Bagels

838 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123

Jennifer M. writes: I usually grab a main street dozen for about $15 to take to the office, this ensures that I am the most popular and well liked employee in the office.  Well at least for that day anyways, the boss wins the popularity contest every other week when…

La Crema d' Italia

925 Blossom Hill Road
Oakridge Mall
San Jose, CA 95123

Gene A. writes: This place has some fantastic gelato.  

I tried the toasted almond and the tiramisu flavors and both were amazing.

The piccolo size is big enough to share between two people.

I want to come back and try all the flavors!!!

Mandarin Gourmet San Jose

5560 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123

Mary M. writes: The dining room makes me feel like I'm in some scary timewarp Nagel print being hung in the Golden Girls dining room...if the Golden Girls became poor.

The tablecloths are pastel pink and have holes in them.  The menus are falling apart and are sticky…

Target

1750 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

dorena b. writes: i have been to this target several times and am always surprised that it is so nice. i must admit that i while i hate when people stereotype the east side when they don't even live there, i am also guilty of it. it's one of those 'you can't make fun…

Nha Trang Restaurant

1820 Tully Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

wanugee N. writes: Can't make up your mind between Vietnamese, Chinese, or Thai in East San Jose? Nha Trang now offers all three!

Nha Trang seems to have changed ownership not too long ago. In addition to a myriad of Vietnamese dishes, it also offers Chinese and now…

K & E Auto Repair

2963 S King Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

John Y. writes: Ed, the "E" in K & E, is absolutely awesome. If you have an Acura or Honda, they are absolutely the best. If you have some other Japanese make, they are also fantastic and will never... I repeat NEVER charge you too much. I've been going for years,…

Com Tam Thanh Inc

1150 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Mary T. writes: More like 3.5 because it wasn't the best I've had, but service was fast and food was tasty. A group of us came here before the MB20 show tonight, and we had to wait a bit while they set up a table for six. Most of us ordered a rice dish, and it was…

Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant

951 McLaughlin Ave
San Jose, CA 95122

Bonnie L. writes: Texas Hold-em poker game starts at 11pm. I'm starving and already running late as usual. I'm so hungry I'm willing to settle for fast food. I was just starting to imagine how great tearing into some KFC would feel.....

...then I hear Dolly Parton's…

Thai Lovers

1111 Story Rd
#1009
San Jose, CA 95122

Donna P. writes: Craving some pad Thai but not wanting to venture out of the east side, I found out about Thai Lovers and decided to give it a try.  I didn't even know this Vietnamese Mall (Grand Century) existed before today.  I mean, I've been to plenty of Asian…

Century Bakery

1111 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Bonnie L. writes: Say!

I like green WAFFLES and nutella!
I do! I like them, Sam-I-am! (more like Bonnie-I-am)
And I would eat them in a boat.
And I would eat them with a goat...(or eat them with my dog, Momo)

And I will eat them in the rain. (then jumping in puddles)
And…

King Eggroll

1221 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

JT F. writes: ***Swoosh*** the doors open to the holy grail of deep fried ecstasy!  I immediately demand to see the King himself upon entry.  But like every other Asian restaurant, I'm ignored because I exceed 5 ft 3, my hair is brown and I'm not carrying pink…

Guitar Showcase

3090 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Joanne V. writes: Thank you thank you thank you for fixing my fianc's guitar.  I came here looking for help to fix a guitar that I wanted to give for a birthday present.

They were able to not only give it a brand new clean sound restring it and fix the action, but give…

La Penita Restaurant

601 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Veronica V. writes: This place is the spot for Sunday morning Cocido and Menudo which are served in huge bowls with fresh, warm tortillas.  Another great item is the Ceviche it isn't cheap but it is a well made, fresh, lemony treat.  Perfect with some hot sauce and…

PW Market

5205 Prospect Rd
San Jose, CA 95129

Charlene L. writes: Whooshing big isles, clean floors, all the produce you can shake a stick at. A good alternative to Safeways and a great complement to Trader Joe's.

Le Papillon

410 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129

Andrew C. writes: Damn.  Just damn.  This place is awesome.  They do damn near everything right.  We came here to evaluate them as a caterer for a friend's wedding.  For $50, they'll present you with hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, and…

Layang Layang

1480 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129

Sheena L. writes: The one restaurant where I have never successfully managed to save room for dessert.  Believe me, I've tried.

I LOVE this place.  I'm no expert on Malaysian food, but everything I've had here was delicious: Mee Goreng, Chow Kuey Teow, Kangkung Belacan…