No matter what direction you head in the Bay Area, you're bound to run into some exceptionally tasty dishes. This roundup happens to be for those of you heading to or (fortunately enough) already in the South Bay...
Restaurant: Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food, Santa Clara
Season: 8
Recommended by: Nicole
Dish: Fried Chicken & Waffles
“It’s some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had.”
Restaurant: Roti Indian Bistro, San Mateo
Season: 7
Recommended by: Raj
Dish: Saag Aloo (vegetarian) – Spinach and potatoes cooking with nutmeg, onions, cumin and fenugreek
“One of our favorite dishes, excellent!”
Restaurant: Sapore Italiano Restaurant, Burlingame
Season: 6
Recommended by: Mike
Dish: Capellini al Pomodoro Crudo (vegetarian)
“This dish was well-executed; I loved the fresh pasta.”
Restaurant: Naschmarkt, Campbell
Season: 8
Recommended by: Lisa
Dish: Jäger Schnitzel - Pork schnitzel braised in a mushroom cream sauce with spätzle, garlic confit and broccolini.
“It was incredible! It literally felt I was eating Thanksgiving dinner.”
Restaurant: Patio Filipino, San Bruno
Season: 5
Recommended by: JR
Dish: Crispy Binagoongan – Fried pork over eggplant with mango and tomato salad
“It’s a Patio Filipino specialty, with an array of different flavors.”
Restaurant: Chalet Ticino, Foster City
Season: 9
Recommended by: Andrea
Dish: Chicken Milanese
“I loved it! I would highly recommend it!”
Restaurant: Shalizaar, Belmont
Season: 2
Recommended by: Margaret
Dish: Baghali Polo – Dill & Fava Bean Rice with Pot Roast Lamb Shank
“It’s a really strong flavor, and it’s wonderful.”
Restaurant: Don Pico’s, San Bruno
Season: 6
Recommended by: Mark
Dish: Chile Verde
“The pork was so tender and succulent!”
Restaurant: The Refuge, San Carlos
Season: 8
Recommended by: Christopher
Dish: Pastrami Burger
“It’s hard to put into words exactly how great their pastrami is!”
Restaurant: Chef Chu’s, Los Altos
Season: 7
Recommened by: Lina
Dish: Fresh Basil & Garlic Chicken in a Clay Pot
“Chef Chu’s menu offers a culinary joy of the very best Chinese cuisine has to offer.”