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For that reason, we’ve compiled a guide of Bay Area spots to get your noodle on. Whether they are noodle specialists or the place we’ve identified with the best version of that dish in the Bay, this list brings us the comfort of carbs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re out and about with your favorites, share them with us via the hashtag #kqednoodles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a reminder, things are constantly changing during the pandemic. It’s best to call ahead to know what’s available for takeout, pickup or dining-in options. But don’t hold back: Life is about exploring the pasta-bilities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed?mid=1lfoHy_ggchEPgcygxeTUIRNHpDHcE-1E\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://annachikadaiusa.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annachikada\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_139129\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-139129\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup Image of Kerala Rice Flour Breakfast\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-800x515.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-2048x1318.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1920x1235.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Idiyappam \u003ccite>(iStock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Idiyappam\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This South Bay Tamilian restaurant is the closest I’ve been able to get to my athai’s (Tamil for aunt) cooking. Though this place is best known for its banana leaf meals, their idiyappam—a rice noodle dish that’s familiar in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka—brings back the nostalgia of watching her crank a metal contraption. Dough pressed through the machine formed noodles that were later steamed. Often, Tamilian and South Indian food is conflated strictly to dosa and idli, and it’s finding places like this in the Bay that push people’s understanding past that narrow definition. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout Monday through Friday 11:30am–10pm; Saturday 11:30am–10pm; Sunday 11:30am–10pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>80 W El Camino Real, Mountain View\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>650-282-5737\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flourandwater.com/\">\u003cb>Flour + Water\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7WDu1sLTp/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Porchetta triangoli\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the heart of the Mission, Flour + Water has always been known for its pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian dishes. The pastas are made in-house and change seasonally, but each one is unique and a treat to take home and eat. On my latest visit, the porchetta triangoli was particularly interesting with in-season sweet mission figs, meaty roasted eggplant and fresh zippy mint. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for outdoor dining, pickup or delivery\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2401 Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-826-7000\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greatchinaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Great China\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BStlTYHjBbr/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Ginger scallion Dungeness crab with hand-pulled noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside tag=\"noodles2020\" label=\"More Noodles.\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Dungeness crab season, the ginger scallion sauce drips from the crab onto the noodles to create a delightfully messy eating experience. You’ll need shamelessness (if eating in front of others) and plenty of wet naps. Aside from the crab noodles, the Zha Jiang Mien is also worth ordering. This Berkeley restaurant has been specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine since 1985. They also have a hefty, award-winning beer and wine collection, some of which is offered to-go. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for pickup and delivery Wednesday through Monday 11:30am–2:30pm; 5–8:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2190 Bancroft Way, Berkeley\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-843-7996\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://hkeo.us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BvpNX4AlrWw/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Pan-fried crispy noodles and braised soft noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This gem of a place in Emeryville is a bit of a trek, but if you who love noodles and seafood, it’s worth it. The expansive restaurant was packed to the brim for dim sum brunch and had some of the best views in the pre-pandemic era. While the dining room is currently closed, their noodle dishes still travel well for takeout. \u003ci>–U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout Monday through Sunday 11am–6pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3199 Powell St., Emeryville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-655-3388\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.izaramen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Iza Ramen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/B-vW6GTBCIY/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Spicy Iza Ramen with an extra egg and butter corn\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to ramen, it’s hard to find one dish that transports and tastes as good in-restaurant as it does assembled at home, but Iza Ramen succeeds where others fail. The big, comforting bowl of fat-rich broth with noodles and that jammy egg is everything we need right now. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>237 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-926-8173\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cantonese-Restaurant/King-Of-Noodles-145673765464356/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King of Noodles\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPN5yrHVOR/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Lamb noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first time I went to this hole-in-the-wall was with my food best friend about a year after moving to San Francisco. Plates and plates of noodles kept arriving at our table: cilantro bean noodles; noodles in soup; and the epitome of joy, lamb noodles. It’s all about that al dente chew and the beautiful mess that comes from eating the saucy medium-cooked lamb with a pleasantly spicy broth that’s not overwhelming and builds with every bite. It’s also a generous order, so don’t feel bad if you have to share. This Irving Street spot’s name speaks for itself. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout or delivery Thursday through Sunday 12–3pm, 5–8:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1639 Irving St., San Francisco\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">415-56608318\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://kagawayaudon.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Kagawa-Ya Udon\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxOVBRBY3q/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here, it’s all about the celebration of udon noodles, plump and perfect for slurping. The husband and wife duo started the restaurant as way to show that fast food can also mean good food. Their udon is aged for two days before being formed into noodles. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Available for takeout and delivery Monday through Friday 11am–2pm and 5-8pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1455 Market St., Suite 3A, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-703-0995\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lanzhouhandpullednoodle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOqNvAFqGJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Focusing on dishes from the Gansu Province’s capital Lan Zhou, this restaurant is best known for its beef noodles, served with slices of turnip and seasoned with a numbing chili peppercorn sauce. Beyond that, hand-pulled noodles are on full display in a variety of forms: cold, spicy, in soup and more. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout and delivery Wednesday through Monday 11am–3pm, 5-9pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1818 Milmont Dr., Milpitas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>669-284-3959\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Lime Tree SF\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BskAIJqHxCm/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Laksa or Singapore noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lime Tree is one of a handful of Malaysian restaurants in the city. As far as the laksa goes, it’s one of the better versions in the city, where the complexity of the broth really comes through. Here, the broth takes center stage with the costar being the noodles, puffed tofu and seafood. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>450 Irving St. A, and 836 Clement St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-665-1415; 415-831-8811\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marcellaslasagneria.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Marcella’s\u003c/b> \u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bae4WEQgE5r/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Classic bolognese lasagna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lasagna is in fact a noodle. That’s not a worthwhile debate. A better concern is where to get it when you can’t manage to make it at home. Marcella’s is the answer. The Dogpatch lasagneria is a family-owned operation that churns out lasagnas in seven different options including the classic bolognese, abruzzo featuring homemade sausages and a pancetta-infused bianca. Besides those offerings, Marcella’s also has pastas, also homemade, and Italian sandwiches all available to go. The cozy restaurant is used to operating on a takeout basis so they’re fit to adapt under the pandemic’s restrictions. \u003ci>—R.G.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for pickup Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am–2:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1099 Tennessee St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-920-2225\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://shandongoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Shan Dong\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_139142\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-139142\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-800x534.jpeg\" alt=\"noodles\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-1020x681.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shan Dong\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Hand-pulled noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to measure a noodle’s quality. Al dente signifies a desired resistance to teeth that a just-cooked-right pasta presents. The homemade hand-pulled noodles at Shan Dong make me wonder about another measure: the time it takes my teeth to meet through a noodle. It’s a question of both bounce and resistance, and Shan Dong’s noodles hold that balance deliciously. The hand-pulled wonders are available in a variety of dishes, including the beloved chow mein, a sesame paste glazed variety and the Oakland Chinatown staple. There are noodle dishes that have you picking around the starch looking for the meat, the veggies or the shrimp but that won’t be the case at Shan Dong. \u003cem>—R.G.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout during lunch and dinner everyday except Monday\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>328 10th St. #101, Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-839-2299\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://phoaosen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Pho Aosen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Vw_MYhxQb/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Traditional pho or pho ga\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fall has arrived and winter is to follow which makes a warm bowl of pho the most appealing meal any time of the day. Pho Aosen is the reliable pair of restaurants in Albany and Oakland that serve up pho alongside bun and other Vietnamese favorites. Aosen’s pho selection is deep, with over 10 different possibilities of steak, brisket and tendons—and three combinations that feature tripe. For chicken soup lovers, there’s pho ga, and vegetarians are similarly accommodated. Pre-pandemic, Aosen’s Albany location was especially worth visiting—a former Sizzler converted into a family-friendly and plant-filled eatery. For now, takeout will have to do. \u003ci>—R.G.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open all day except Wednesday\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>665 San Pablo Ave., Albany and 1139 E 12th St., Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-679-5000; 510-835-5588\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://sobaichioakland.com/\">Soba Ichi\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW9Z1VhSal/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In West Oakland, Koichi Ishii makes soba by hand, milling the buckwheat, rolling out the dough and cutting the noodles with special tools daily. He studied the art of soba-making for years in his hometown of Yamagata and he is one of a very small handful of chefs in the United States who have studied and make soba by hand. The menu is small, but it’s the perfect ode to the soba noodle. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Noodles available for takeout Thursday through Sunday 12–3pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2311A Magnolia St., West Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-465-1969\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.spqrsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SPQR\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/CDej42rJ793/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to pasta, SPQR dedicates itself to contemporary Italian cuisine. Michelin-starred chef Matthew Accarrino uses seasonal ingredients to accompany noodles that bring comfort. In the more relaxed pandemic variation of the restaurant, the al a carte menu is available for takeout, indoor and outdoor dining. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for indoor and outdoor dining for dinner daily 5-8pm; Saturday and Sunday lunch 1-3pm; takeout Wednesday through Sunday 3-8pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1911 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-771-7779\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.suppenkuche.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suppenkuche\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Jagerschnitzel or the Käsepätzle\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spätzle is a fresh egg pasta popular in Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. At Suppenkuche, there are three versions to try. The Jagerschnitzel is served with a juicy pork loin. The Saurbraten comes with red cabbage and cranberry sauce. And the Käsepätzle is a vegetarian-friendly version served with an onion butter sauce. The gruyere envelopes the beautifully light noodles. The restaurant has been around since 1993 from Fabrizio Wiest and Thomas Klausmann, and it’s modeled after a Bavarian beer hall, reminiscent of Wiest’s childhood. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout and delivery Tuesday through Friday, 4:30–8:30pm; Saturday 12-8:30pm; Sunday 1-7pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>525 Laguna St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-252-9289\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/universal-bakery-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universal Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BMSgsKgBc7i/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order:\u003c/strong> Chow mein sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this Guatemalan bakery is best known for its empanadas, pastries and bread, the chow mein sandwich is an ode to all carbs. Chow mein came to Guatemala by way of Chinese immigrants who arrived for work opportunities. And the chow mein sandwich is a piece of history that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/24/732028721/how-the-chow-mein-sandwich-claimed-a-small-slice-of-new-england-history\">tells a story\u003c/a> of patterns of migration through both Guatemala and the United States. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout daily 6am–7:30pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3458 Mission St., San Francisco and 2803 Geneva Ave., Daly City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-821-4871\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yukolthai.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yukol Place\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BBv_NQEH5lq/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Pork pad see ew\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many versions of pad see ew all around the Bay Area, but this is a personal favorite. Back in the pre-coronavirus times, I once took this and some green curry along with me for a red eye dinner. Those were the days. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout daily 11:30am–3pm and 5–10pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2380 Lombard St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-922-1599\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Taste the noodles from all over the world right here in the Bay Area. ","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1621632454,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":true,"iframeSrcs":["https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed"],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":37,"wordCount":2117},"headData":{"title":"Your Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Noodles | KQED","description":"Taste the noodles from all over the world right here in the Bay Area. ","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Your Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Noodles","datePublished":"2020-10-02T15:00:22.000Z","dateModified":"2021-05-21T21:27:34.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"139121 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=139121","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2020/10/02/your-guide-to-the-bay-areas-best-noodles/","disqusTitle":"Your Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Noodles","source":"KQED Noodle Week","sourceUrl":"https://www.kqed.org/noodles","templateType":"standard","featuredImageType":"standard","path":"/bayareabites/139121/your-guide-to-the-bay-areas-best-noodles","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Noodles take many forms: spaetzle, soaking in pho, vermicelli in spring rolls, carbonara, sev and sevai, the list goes on and on. For that reason, we’ve compiled a guide of Bay Area spots to get your noodle on. Whether they are noodle specialists or the place we’ve identified with the best version of that dish in the Bay, this list brings us the comfort of carbs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re out and about with your favorites, share them with us via the hashtag #kqednoodles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a reminder, things are constantly changing during the pandemic. It’s best to call ahead to know what’s available for takeout, pickup or dining-in options. But don’t hold back: Life is about exploring the pasta-bilities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed?mid=1lfoHy_ggchEPgcygxeTUIRNHpDHcE-1E\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://annachikadaiusa.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annachikada\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_139129\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-139129\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup Image of Kerala Rice Flour Breakfast\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-800x515.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-2048x1318.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/iStock-1148696627-1920x1235.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Idiyappam \u003ccite>(iStock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Idiyappam\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This South Bay Tamilian restaurant is the closest I’ve been able to get to my athai’s (Tamil for aunt) cooking. Though this place is best known for its banana leaf meals, their idiyappam—a rice noodle dish that’s familiar in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka—brings back the nostalgia of watching her crank a metal contraption. Dough pressed through the machine formed noodles that were later steamed. Often, Tamilian and South Indian food is conflated strictly to dosa and idli, and it’s finding places like this in the Bay that push people’s understanding past that narrow definition. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout Monday through Friday 11:30am–10pm; Saturday 11:30am–10pm; Sunday 11:30am–10pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>80 W El Camino Real, Mountain View\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>650-282-5737\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flourandwater.com/\">\u003cb>Flour + Water\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CE7WDu1sLTp"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Porchetta triangoli\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the heart of the Mission, Flour + Water has always been known for its pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian dishes. The pastas are made in-house and change seasonally, but each one is unique and a treat to take home and eat. On my latest visit, the porchetta triangoli was particularly interesting with in-season sweet mission figs, meaty roasted eggplant and fresh zippy mint. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for outdoor dining, pickup or delivery\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2401 Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-826-7000\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greatchinaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Great China\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"BStlTYHjBbr"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Ginger scallion Dungeness crab with hand-pulled noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"tag":"noodles2020","label":"More Noodles. 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They also have a hefty, award-winning beer and wine collection, some of which is offered to-go. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for pickup and delivery Wednesday through Monday 11:30am–2:30pm; 5–8:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2190 Bancroft Way, Berkeley\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-843-7996\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://hkeo.us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"BvpNX4AlrWw"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Pan-fried crispy noodles and braised soft noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This gem of a place in Emeryville is a bit of a trek, but if you who love noodles and seafood, it’s worth it. The expansive restaurant was packed to the brim for dim sum brunch and had some of the best views in the pre-pandemic era. While the dining room is currently closed, their noodle dishes still travel well for takeout. \u003ci>–U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout Monday through Sunday 11am–6pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3199 Powell St., Emeryville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-655-3388\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.izaramen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Iza Ramen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"B-vW6GTBCIY"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Spicy Iza Ramen with an extra egg and butter corn\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to ramen, it’s hard to find one dish that transports and tastes as good in-restaurant as it does assembled at home, but Iza Ramen succeeds where others fail. The big, comforting bowl of fat-rich broth with noodles and that jammy egg is everything we need right now. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>237 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-926-8173\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cantonese-Restaurant/King-Of-Noodles-145673765464356/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King of Noodles\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CEPN5yrHVOR"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Lamb noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first time I went to this hole-in-the-wall was with my food best friend about a year after moving to San Francisco. Plates and plates of noodles kept arriving at our table: cilantro bean noodles; noodles in soup; and the epitome of joy, lamb noodles. It’s all about that al dente chew and the beautiful mess that comes from eating the saucy medium-cooked lamb with a pleasantly spicy broth that’s not overwhelming and builds with every bite. It’s also a generous order, so don’t feel bad if you have to share. This Irving Street spot’s name speaks for itself. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout or delivery Thursday through Sunday 12–3pm, 5–8:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1639 Irving St., San Francisco\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">415-56608318\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://kagawayaudon.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Kagawa-Ya Udon\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CFxOVBRBY3q"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Here, it’s all about the celebration of udon noodles, plump and perfect for slurping. The husband and wife duo started the restaurant as way to show that fast food can also mean good food. Their udon is aged for two days before being formed into noodles. \u003ci>—U.R.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Available for takeout and delivery Monday through Friday 11am–2pm and 5-8pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1455 Market St., Suite 3A, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-703-0995\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lanzhouhandpullednoodle.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CCOqNvAFqGJ"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Focusing on dishes from the Gansu Province’s capital Lan Zhou, this restaurant is best known for its beef noodles, served with slices of turnip and seasoned with a numbing chili peppercorn sauce. Beyond that, hand-pulled noodles are on full display in a variety of forms: cold, spicy, in soup and more. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout and delivery Wednesday through Monday 11am–3pm, 5-9pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1818 Milmont Dr., Milpitas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>669-284-3959\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Lime Tree SF\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"BskAIJqHxCm"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Laksa or Singapore noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lime Tree is one of a handful of Malaysian restaurants in the city. As far as the laksa goes, it’s one of the better versions in the city, where the complexity of the broth really comes through. Here, the broth takes center stage with the costar being the noodles, puffed tofu and seafood. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>450 Irving St. A, and 836 Clement St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-665-1415; 415-831-8811\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marcellaslasagneria.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Marcella’s\u003c/b> \u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bae4WEQgE5r"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Classic bolognese lasagna\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lasagna is in fact a noodle. That’s not a worthwhile debate. A better concern is where to get it when you can’t manage to make it at home. Marcella’s is the answer. The Dogpatch lasagneria is a family-owned operation that churns out lasagnas in seven different options including the classic bolognese, abruzzo featuring homemade sausages and a pancetta-infused bianca. Besides those offerings, Marcella’s also has pastas, also homemade, and Italian sandwiches all available to go. The cozy restaurant is used to operating on a takeout basis so they’re fit to adapt under the pandemic’s restrictions. \u003ci>—R.G.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for pickup Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am–2:30pm\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1099 Tennessee St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-920-2225\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://shandongoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Shan Dong\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_139142\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-139142\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-800x534.jpeg\" alt=\"noodles\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-1020x681.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2020/10/P1000538-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shan Dong\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Hand-pulled noodles\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to measure a noodle’s quality. Al dente signifies a desired resistance to teeth that a just-cooked-right pasta presents. The homemade hand-pulled noodles at Shan Dong make me wonder about another measure: the time it takes my teeth to meet through a noodle. It’s a question of both bounce and resistance, and Shan Dong’s noodles hold that balance deliciously. The hand-pulled wonders are available in a variety of dishes, including the beloved chow mein, a sesame paste glazed variety and the Oakland Chinatown staple. There are noodle dishes that have you picking around the starch looking for the meat, the veggies or the shrimp but that won’t be the case at Shan Dong. \u003cem>—R.G.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open for takeout during lunch and dinner everyday except Monday\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>328 10th St. #101, Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-839-2299\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://phoaosen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cb>Pho Aosen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"B_Vw_MYhxQb"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Traditional pho or pho ga\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fall has arrived and winter is to follow which makes a warm bowl of pho the most appealing meal any time of the day. Pho Aosen is the reliable pair of restaurants in Albany and Oakland that serve up pho alongside bun and other Vietnamese favorites. Aosen’s pho selection is deep, with over 10 different possibilities of steak, brisket and tendons—and three combinations that feature tripe. For chicken soup lovers, there’s pho ga, and vegetarians are similarly accommodated. Pre-pandemic, Aosen’s Albany location was especially worth visiting—a former Sizzler converted into a family-friendly and plant-filled eatery. For now, takeout will have to do. \u003ci>—R.G.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ci>Open all day except Wednesday\u003c/i>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>665 San Pablo Ave., Albany and 1139 E 12th St., Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-679-5000; 510-835-5588\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://sobaichioakland.com/\">Soba Ichi\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CDW9Z1VhSal"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In West Oakland, Koichi Ishii makes soba by hand, milling the buckwheat, rolling out the dough and cutting the noodles with special tools daily. He studied the art of soba-making for years in his hometown of Yamagata and he is one of a very small handful of chefs in the United States who have studied and make soba by hand. The menu is small, but it’s the perfect ode to the soba noodle. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Noodles available for takeout Thursday through Sunday 12–3pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2311A Magnolia St., West Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>510-465-1969\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.spqrsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SPQR\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"CDej42rJ793"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When it comes to pasta, SPQR dedicates itself to contemporary Italian cuisine. Michelin-starred chef Matthew Accarrino uses seasonal ingredients to accompany noodles that bring comfort. In the more relaxed pandemic variation of the restaurant, the al a carte menu is available for takeout, indoor and outdoor dining. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for indoor and outdoor dining for dinner daily 5-8pm; Saturday and Sunday lunch 1-3pm; takeout Wednesday through Sunday 3-8pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1911 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-771-7779\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.suppenkuche.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suppenkuche\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Jagerschnitzel or the Käsepätzle\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spätzle is a fresh egg pasta popular in Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. At Suppenkuche, there are three versions to try. The Jagerschnitzel is served with a juicy pork loin. The Saurbraten comes with red cabbage and cranberry sauce. And the Käsepätzle is a vegetarian-friendly version served with an onion butter sauce. The gruyere envelopes the beautifully light noodles. The restaurant has been around since 1993 from Fabrizio Wiest and Thomas Klausmann, and it’s modeled after a Bavarian beer hall, reminiscent of Wiest’s childhood. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout and delivery Tuesday through Friday, 4:30–8:30pm; Saturday 12-8:30pm; Sunday 1-7pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>525 Laguna St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-252-9289\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/universal-bakery-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universal Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"BMSgsKgBc7i"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order:\u003c/strong> Chow mein sandwich\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this Guatemalan bakery is best known for its empanadas, pastries and bread, the chow mein sandwich is an ode to all carbs. Chow mein came to Guatemala by way of Chinese immigrants who arrived for work opportunities. And the chow mein sandwich is a piece of history that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/24/732028721/how-the-chow-mein-sandwich-claimed-a-small-slice-of-new-england-history\">tells a story\u003c/a> of patterns of migration through both Guatemala and the United States. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout daily 6am–7:30pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3458 Mission St., San Francisco and 2803 Geneva Ave., Daly City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-821-4871\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yukolthai.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yukol Place\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"BBv_NQEH5lq"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What to order\u003c/strong>: Pork pad see ew\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many versions of pad see ew all around the Bay Area, but this is a personal favorite. Back in the pre-coronavirus times, I once took this and some green curry along with me for a red eye dinner. Those were the days. \u003cem>—U.R.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Available for takeout daily 11:30am–3pm and 5–10pm\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2380 Lombard St., San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>415-922-1599\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/139121/your-guide-to-the-bay-areas-best-noodles","authors":["11689","11625"],"categories":["bayareabites_16558","bayareabites_17082"],"tags":["bayareabites_9037","bayareabites_16974","bayareabites_14773","bayareabites_16975","bayareabites_16557","bayareabites_16972","bayareabites_13220","bayareabites_16971","bayareabites_377","bayareabites_16973","bayareabites_16940","bayareabites_14757","bayareabites_14745","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_14746"],"featImg":"bayareabites_139122","label":"source_bayareabites_139121"},"bayareabites_135303":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_135303","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"135303","score":null,"sort":[1573055432000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"eat-drink-like-youre-in-the-1920s-two-nights-a-week","title":"Eat & Drink Like You're in the 1920s, Two Nights a Week","publishDate":1573055432,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>During opening hours at San Jose restaurant \u003ca href=\"orchestriapalmcourt.com\">Orchestria Palm Court\u003c/a>, more than a dozen instruments combine to create a soundtrack of ragtime and early 20th century jazz. But don’t expect to find musicians seated at the piano benches or rosining their violin bows. Orchestria’s vintage pianos, violins, pipes, bells and drums make music all on their own.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134907,bayareabites_133626' label='More Food History Articles']\u003cbr>\n“Quirky” is the word most often used to describe this Continental European-style restaurant in San Jose’s SoFA District, says owner Mark Williams, but it’s not just the stable of mechanical music machines that encircle the dining room and stand sentinel on the upstairs balcony that has earned the restaurant its moniker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The brick-walled, turn-of-the-century warehouse is full of nods to early Americana, from a soda fountain churning out Prohibition-era fizzes like black forest phosphates and raspberry ambrosias to an old-school phone booth which patrons are encouraged to use for any cell phone chatter. Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls and Art Deco posters and Tiffany-style lamps are arranged throughout the space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135306\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4.jpg\" alt=\"A player piano at Orchestria Palm Court.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A player piano at Orchestria Palm Court. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s the self-playing music machines, though — the player pianos, the Wurlitzers, the phonograph jukeboxes — that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though relatively rare today, for a brief period in the early 20th century, bars and restaurants everywhere were stocked with a mechanical music machine. It was the first time in history that recorded music became accessible to all. Now that same music, all-but-forgotten novelty songs and syncopated dance tunes that were hits in their day, are resurrected within the walls of the Orchestria.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Music enters a new era with the help of the earliest computers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135313\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135313\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6.jpg\" alt=\"It’s the self-playing music machines that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s the self-playing music machines that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before the late 19th century, music only existed when musicians played it. So when early player pianos, or Pianolas, and phonographs began to appear, they were a massive technological shift. The first \u003ca href=\"http://www.pianola.com/ppworks.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully-pneumatic commercial player piano\u003c/a> arrived in the 1890s. Using pressurized air, the piano contained concealed mechanisms that turned a paper roll printed with perforated holes. The distribution of the holes and the speed of the turning roll determined the tone and melody of the song.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the bigger machines could play rolls that contained up to ten songs, strung together one after another, while smaller pianos could only play rolls containing a single song at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After World War I, the popularity of the player piano skyrocketed, ushering in the “Jazz Age” of the 1920s. “The early hot music was the cakewalks and those morphed into ragtime,” explains Williams, “Jazz started coming in the mid-teens and by the ‘30s they were getting into swing.” But along with a change in musical style came a change in technology. As quickly as the pianola had risen, it fell back into obscurity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Basically this era was dead by ‘31,” Williams continues, \u003ca href=\"http://www.pianola.com/pphist.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">due to\u003c/a> the one-two punch thrown by the crash of the industry along with the stock market in 1929 and the rise of new methods of electrical amplification and radio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For decades America’s leftover Pianolas gathered dust in basements and attics and warehouses around the country but, following the 1973 release of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Sting\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a Paul Newman and Robert Redford film with a ragtime soundtrack, collectors developed a renewed interest in the vintage machines along with early jukeboxes like the Deca Disc phonograph which contained five records and the Electramuse which could play up to ten records. Williams was among them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A small-time collector with a few player pianos to his name, Williams was inspired to enter the restaurant world in order to create a showcase for the musical technology that was once an essential aspect of eating out. An electrical engineer by trade, a job at which he still works 40 hours a week, Williams had become jaded with the start-up culture of Silicon Valley. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All your successes are so fleeting,” he says.“The point of the [restaurant] was to acknowledge that all the stuff you’re doing now, something preceded it. This technology, these were the early computers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135307\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls.jpg\" alt=\"Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.orchestriapalmcourt.com/opcabout.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mechanical instruments and players\u003c/a> that now call the Orchestria Palm Court home have come from all over. Some, like the Imhof & Mukle “Commandant 2” Orchstrian (circa 1920), a high-backed wooden beauty with piano and violin pipes and percussion instruments hidden inside, were donated. Others were purchased by Williams and his partner. The Violano-Virtuoso Player Violin, a highly-advanced invention dating to around 1925 and Williams’ favorite machine, was acquired from the widow of a hobby collector in Southern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pianolas can be purchased cheaply Williams says — you can even find them on Craigslist for free — but restoring them to playing condition is often a complex and expensive task.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Classic foods from a simpler time\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135311\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos.jpg\" alt=\"A Black Forest Phosphate\" width=\"1920\" height=\"3411\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-800x1421.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-768x1364.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-1020x1812.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-675x1200.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Black Forest Phosphate \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Orchestria Palm Court Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Music may be the soul of the Orchestria Palm Court, but it’s the restaurant’s food that is at its heart. Orchestria produces rich, classic European dishes like Austrian goulash, chicken breast saltimbocca, and butternut-Marsala pasta made with organic produce and dairy, free-range chicken, and grass-fed beef. There’s no microwave or deep fryer in the kitchen and the menu changes weekly to feature fresh, seasonal foods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The quality of the food is, in fact, so important that, when the restaurant was struggling to fill its seats after opening in 2012, Williams chose to cut its hours to two evenings a week rather than compromise ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135308\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2.jpg\" alt=\"Beer and wine are available but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beer and wine are available but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beer and wine are also on order but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique. “In the ‘20s, soda fountains were all the rage because of Prohibition. They came up with all sorts of varieties and the stuff tastes so different than what you get out of a can. We’ve lost a lot there,” Williams says. Indeed, this may be the only place in the Bay Area where crafted sodas like the poppy dew, a sweet, tart orange drink, and the New York-style chocolate phosphate still appear.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From its carefully crafted menu to its lovingly restored 1910 digs, there’s a nostalgic authenticity to the Orchestria Palm Court. The 4-bit computer code technology used in the Pianolas and early jukeboxes here didn’t just form the foundation of early recorded music, but the foundation of early Silicon Valley, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, while the rest of the Bay Area is looking for the next big breakthrough, Williams is happy with his vintage machines. They’ll keep singing for their supper every Friday and Saturday night for the foreseeable future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Orchestria Palm Court\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"orchestriapalmcourt.com\">Website\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eNBWZDPzJixxenYu7\">27 E William St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Jose 95112\u003cbr>\nOpen Friday & Saturday, 5:45-8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"At San Jose's Orchestria Palm Court, time stands still with nods to early Americana like Prohibition-era fizzes and a beloved collection of self-playing music machines.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1572991237,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":21,"wordCount":1255},"headData":{"title":"Eat & Drink Like You're in the 1920s, Two Nights a Week | KQED","description":"At San Jose's Orchestria Palm Court, time stands still with nods to early Americana like Prohibition-era fizzes and a beloved collection of self-playing music machines.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Eat & Drink Like You're in the 1920s, Two Nights a Week","datePublished":"2019-11-06T15:50:32.000Z","dateModified":"2019-11-05T22:00:37.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"135303 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=135303","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/11/06/eat-drink-like-youre-in-the-1920s-two-nights-a-week/","disqusTitle":"Eat & Drink Like You're in the 1920s, Two Nights a Week","path":"/bayareabites/135303/eat-drink-like-youre-in-the-1920s-two-nights-a-week","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>During opening hours at San Jose restaurant \u003ca href=\"orchestriapalmcourt.com\">Orchestria Palm Court\u003c/a>, more than a dozen instruments combine to create a soundtrack of ragtime and early 20th century jazz. But don’t expect to find musicians seated at the piano benches or rosining their violin bows. Orchestria’s vintage pianos, violins, pipes, bells and drums make music all on their own.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134907,bayareabites_133626","label":"More Food History Articles "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n“Quirky” is the word most often used to describe this Continental European-style restaurant in San Jose’s SoFA District, says owner Mark Williams, but it’s not just the stable of mechanical music machines that encircle the dining room and stand sentinel on the upstairs balcony that has earned the restaurant its moniker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The brick-walled, turn-of-the-century warehouse is full of nods to early Americana, from a soda fountain churning out Prohibition-era fizzes like black forest phosphates and raspberry ambrosias to an old-school phone booth which patrons are encouraged to use for any cell phone chatter. Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls and Art Deco posters and Tiffany-style lamps are arranged throughout the space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135306\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4.jpg\" alt=\"A player piano at Orchestria Palm Court.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-4-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A player piano at Orchestria Palm Court. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s the self-playing music machines, though — the player pianos, the Wurlitzers, the phonograph jukeboxes — that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though relatively rare today, for a brief period in the early 20th century, bars and restaurants everywhere were stocked with a mechanical music machine. It was the first time in history that recorded music became accessible to all. Now that same music, all-but-forgotten novelty songs and syncopated dance tunes that were hits in their day, are resurrected within the walls of the Orchestria.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Music enters a new era with the help of the earliest computers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135313\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135313\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6.jpg\" alt=\"It’s the self-playing music machines that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-6-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s the self-playing music machines that really make the Orchestria Palm Court stand out. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before the late 19th century, music only existed when musicians played it. So when early player pianos, or Pianolas, and phonographs began to appear, they were a massive technological shift. The first \u003ca href=\"http://www.pianola.com/ppworks.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully-pneumatic commercial player piano\u003c/a> arrived in the 1890s. Using pressurized air, the piano contained concealed mechanisms that turned a paper roll printed with perforated holes. The distribution of the holes and the speed of the turning roll determined the tone and melody of the song.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the bigger machines could play rolls that contained up to ten songs, strung together one after another, while smaller pianos could only play rolls containing a single song at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After World War I, the popularity of the player piano skyrocketed, ushering in the “Jazz Age” of the 1920s. “The early hot music was the cakewalks and those morphed into ragtime,” explains Williams, “Jazz started coming in the mid-teens and by the ‘30s they were getting into swing.” But along with a change in musical style came a change in technology. As quickly as the pianola had risen, it fell back into obscurity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Basically this era was dead by ‘31,” Williams continues, \u003ca href=\"http://www.pianola.com/pphist.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">due to\u003c/a> the one-two punch thrown by the crash of the industry along with the stock market in 1929 and the rise of new methods of electrical amplification and radio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For decades America’s leftover Pianolas gathered dust in basements and attics and warehouses around the country but, following the 1973 release of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Sting\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a Paul Newman and Robert Redford film with a ragtime soundtrack, collectors developed a renewed interest in the vintage machines along with early jukeboxes like the Deca Disc phonograph which contained five records and the Electramuse which could play up to ten records. Williams was among them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A small-time collector with a few player pianos to his name, Williams was inspired to enter the restaurant world in order to create a showcase for the musical technology that was once an essential aspect of eating out. An electrical engineer by trade, a job at which he still works 40 hours a week, Williams had become jaded with the start-up culture of Silicon Valley. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All your successes are so fleeting,” he says.“The point of the [restaurant] was to acknowledge that all the stuff you’re doing now, something preceded it. This technology, these were the early computers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135307\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1512px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls.jpg\" alt=\"Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls.\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls.jpg 1512w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-3-player-piano-rolls-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bookcases around the restaurant are stocked with hundreds of player piano rolls. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.orchestriapalmcourt.com/opcabout.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mechanical instruments and players\u003c/a> that now call the Orchestria Palm Court home have come from all over. Some, like the Imhof & Mukle “Commandant 2” Orchstrian (circa 1920), a high-backed wooden beauty with piano and violin pipes and percussion instruments hidden inside, were donated. Others were purchased by Williams and his partner. The Violano-Virtuoso Player Violin, a highly-advanced invention dating to around 1925 and Williams’ favorite machine, was acquired from the widow of a hobby collector in Southern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pianolas can be purchased cheaply Williams says — you can even find them on Craigslist for free — but restoring them to playing condition is often a complex and expensive task.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Classic foods from a simpler time\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135311\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos.jpg\" alt=\"A Black Forest Phosphate\" width=\"1920\" height=\"3411\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-800x1421.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-768x1364.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-1020x1812.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/black-forest-phos-675x1200.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Black Forest Phosphate \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Orchestria Palm Court Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Music may be the soul of the Orchestria Palm Court, but it’s the restaurant’s food that is at its heart. Orchestria produces rich, classic European dishes like Austrian goulash, chicken breast saltimbocca, and butternut-Marsala pasta made with organic produce and dairy, free-range chicken, and grass-fed beef. There’s no microwave or deep fryer in the kitchen and the menu changes weekly to feature fresh, seasonal foods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The quality of the food is, in fact, so important that, when the restaurant was struggling to fill its seats after opening in 2012, Williams chose to cut its hours to two evenings a week rather than compromise ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135308\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2.jpg\" alt=\"Beer and wine are available but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Orchestria-Palm-Court-2-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beer and wine are available but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique. \u003ccite>(Shoshi Parks/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beer and wine are also on order but it’s the fountain drinks that really make the restaurant’s beverage program unique. “In the ‘20s, soda fountains were all the rage because of Prohibition. They came up with all sorts of varieties and the stuff tastes so different than what you get out of a can. We’ve lost a lot there,” Williams says. Indeed, this may be the only place in the Bay Area where crafted sodas like the poppy dew, a sweet, tart orange drink, and the New York-style chocolate phosphate still appear.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From its carefully crafted menu to its lovingly restored 1910 digs, there’s a nostalgic authenticity to the Orchestria Palm Court. The 4-bit computer code technology used in the Pianolas and early jukeboxes here didn’t just form the foundation of early recorded music, but the foundation of early Silicon Valley, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, while the rest of the Bay Area is looking for the next big breakthrough, Williams is happy with his vintage machines. They’ll keep singing for their supper every Friday and Saturday night for the foreseeable future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Orchestria Palm Court\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"orchestriapalmcourt.com\">Website\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eNBWZDPzJixxenYu7\">27 E William St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Jose 95112\u003cbr>\nOpen Friday & Saturday, 5:45-8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/135303/eat-drink-like-youre-in-the-1920s-two-nights-a-week","authors":["11636"],"categories":["bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_2090","bayareabites_265","bayareabites_91","bayareabites_1593"],"tags":["bayareabites_9710","bayareabites_14780","bayareabites_16490","bayareabites_14752"],"featImg":"bayareabites_135309","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_118478":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_118478","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"118478","score":null,"sort":[1498135242000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"urban-gardening-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-downtown-san-jose","title":"Urban Gardening is Alive and Well and Living in Downtown San Jose","publishDate":1498135242,"format":"audio","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>Ask any gardener: Nothing tastes so sweet as something you grew yourself, even in the big city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before Silicon Valley was paved over with concrete, it was the Valley of Heart’s Delight, boasting some of the world’s richest topsoil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So there’s poetic irony in the fact that some techies can’t wait to get their hands in that soil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It’s just soothing. It’s healing,\" says PayPal cloud manager Anant Kumar. He bought a home in San Jose in 2000. He tore out the grass straight away and planted a garden. \"I started out with what was easy: pumpkins, squashes, zucchinis, tomatoes, chili peppers.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anant Kumar originally hails from the big city of New Delhi, in India, but his father grew up on a farm. Bitter melons – a taste of Kumar's home – are coming soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_118496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-118496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Valley Verde is offering workshops for beginning urban gardeners, as well as seedlings to re-plant back home.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valley Verde is offering workshops for beginning urban gardeners, as well as seedlings to re-plant back home. \u003ccite>(Rachael Myrow)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"You saute them with a few onions, maybe add a little bit of mango powder. You got to try it!\" Kumar insists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kumar is keen to spread the good word about gardening. Along with several PayPal colleagues, he volunteered to build a greenhouse for a San Jose non-profit called \u003ca href=\"http://www.valleyverde.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valley Verde\u003c/a>, which helps low-income families grow their own food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent sunny day, the group celebrated the greenhouse’s grand opening in San Jose’s first “urban agriculture incentive zone.” What was a used car lot is now covered with raised planting beds and stacks of bagged soil. \"It looks amazing,\" Kumar gushes, \"and I think we need more of this in the city.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are workshops for beginners, and seedlings to replant back home. Property owner Thang Do says he does intend to develop on the land eventually, but in the meantime, he’s game to lend the land to gardeners. \"I mean, what’s not to like about this?\" he asks, rhetorically, before acknowledging, \"The city and the county take a hit on something like this because they’re giving landowners like me a property tax break.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_118498\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-118498 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut.jpg\" alt='Thang Do addresses a crowd that gathered for the grand opening of the greenhouse on his property. He plans to develop after five years but is happy to let Valley Verde have the run of the place before then. Do says \"At a time when national politics is so divisive, nice to see local community come together.\"' width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thang Do addresses a crowd that gathered for the grand opening of the greenhouse on his property. He plans to develop on the land after five years, but is happy to let Valley Verde have the run of the place before then. Do says \"At a time when national politics is so divisive, nice to see local community come together.\" \u003ccite>(Rachael Myrow)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>State law \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Assembly-bill-would-extend-tax-break-to-turn-10963151.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">changed in 2014\u003c/a> to incentivize landowners like Do by assessing the property value as relatively cheap farmland – not pricey downtown lots. But the concept is taking more time than anticipated to take root. It’s taken years to get counties and cities to make the necessary local rule changes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It’s frustrating how long it takes because it seems like a no-brainer. It seems like you could just make it happen. But government is government,\" Do says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Is it worth the bother? Yes, says Tori Truscheit, an organizer with \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHCSLaMesaVerde/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Mesa Verde\u003c/a>, a network of home gardeners working in tandem with Valley Verde. \"Not only are they going to have beautiful vegetables, but they’re going to be connected to other people who care about where their food comes from,\" Truscheit says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So far, only four cities have the zones: San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego. Los Angeles is working toward passing an ordinance. Unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as Santa Clara County, already offer the tax breaks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state law, however, expires in 2019. But urban farmers have their eye on a new \u003ca href=\"https://a19.asmdc.org/press-releases/ting-pushes-extension-property-tax-breaks-community-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bill that would extend\u003c/a> the program for another decade, hoping it makes its way to the Governor’s desk before harvest time in October.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"San Jose is the latest city to take advantage of a state law helping landlords lend land to urban farmers.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1652276269,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":16,"wordCount":664},"headData":{"title":"Urban Gardening is Alive and Well and Living in Downtown San Jose | KQED","description":"San Jose is the latest city to take advantage of a state law helping landlords lend land to urban farmers.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Urban Gardening is Alive and Well and Living in Downtown San Jose","datePublished":"2017-06-22T12:40:42.000Z","dateModified":"2022-05-11T13:37:49.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"118478 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=118478","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/06/22/urban-gardening-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-downtown-san-jose/","disqusTitle":"Urban Gardening is Alive and Well and Living in Downtown San Jose","source":"Gardening And Urban Farming","sourceUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/gardening-and-urban-farming/","audioUrl":"http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/radio/RDnews/2017/06/20170621MyrowUrbanFarm.mp3","excludeFromSiteSearch":"Include","path":"/bayareabites/118478/urban-gardening-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-downtown-san-jose","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Ask any gardener: Nothing tastes so sweet as something you grew yourself, even in the big city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before Silicon Valley was paved over with concrete, it was the Valley of Heart’s Delight, boasting some of the world’s richest topsoil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So there’s poetic irony in the fact that some techies can’t wait to get their hands in that soil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It’s just soothing. It’s healing,\" says PayPal cloud manager Anant Kumar. He bought a home in San Jose in 2000. He tore out the grass straight away and planted a garden. \"I started out with what was easy: pumpkins, squashes, zucchinis, tomatoes, chili peppers.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anant Kumar originally hails from the big city of New Delhi, in India, but his father grew up on a farm. Bitter melons – a taste of Kumar's home – are coming soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_118496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-118496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Valley Verde is offering workshops for beginning urban gardeners, as well as seedlings to re-plant back home.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25757_Photo-May-25-11-43-22-AM-qut-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valley Verde is offering workshops for beginning urban gardeners, as well as seedlings to re-plant back home. \u003ccite>(Rachael Myrow)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"You saute them with a few onions, maybe add a little bit of mango powder. You got to try it!\" Kumar insists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kumar is keen to spread the good word about gardening. Along with several PayPal colleagues, he volunteered to build a greenhouse for a San Jose non-profit called \u003ca href=\"http://www.valleyverde.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valley Verde\u003c/a>, which helps low-income families grow their own food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent sunny day, the group celebrated the greenhouse’s grand opening in San Jose’s first “urban agriculture incentive zone.” What was a used car lot is now covered with raised planting beds and stacks of bagged soil. \"It looks amazing,\" Kumar gushes, \"and I think we need more of this in the city.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are workshops for beginners, and seedlings to replant back home. Property owner Thang Do says he does intend to develop on the land eventually, but in the meantime, he’s game to lend the land to gardeners. \"I mean, what’s not to like about this?\" he asks, rhetorically, before acknowledging, \"The city and the county take a hit on something like this because they’re giving landowners like me a property tax break.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_118498\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-118498 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut.jpg\" alt='Thang Do addresses a crowd that gathered for the grand opening of the greenhouse on his property. He plans to develop after five years but is happy to let Valley Verde have the run of the place before then. Do says \"At a time when national politics is so divisive, nice to see local community come together.\"' width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/06/RS25756_Photo-May-25-11-42-46-AM-qut-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thang Do addresses a crowd that gathered for the grand opening of the greenhouse on his property. He plans to develop on the land after five years, but is happy to let Valley Verde have the run of the place before then. Do says \"At a time when national politics is so divisive, nice to see local community come together.\" \u003ccite>(Rachael Myrow)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>State law \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Assembly-bill-would-extend-tax-break-to-turn-10963151.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">changed in 2014\u003c/a> to incentivize landowners like Do by assessing the property value as relatively cheap farmland – not pricey downtown lots. But the concept is taking more time than anticipated to take root. It’s taken years to get counties and cities to make the necessary local rule changes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It’s frustrating how long it takes because it seems like a no-brainer. It seems like you could just make it happen. But government is government,\" Do says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Is it worth the bother? Yes, says Tori Truscheit, an organizer with \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHCSLaMesaVerde/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Mesa Verde\u003c/a>, a network of home gardeners working in tandem with Valley Verde. \"Not only are they going to have beautiful vegetables, but they’re going to be connected to other people who care about where their food comes from,\" Truscheit says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So far, only four cities have the zones: San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego. Los Angeles is working toward passing an ordinance. Unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as Santa Clara County, already offer the tax breaks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state law, however, expires in 2019. But urban farmers have their eye on a new \u003ca href=\"https://a19.asmdc.org/press-releases/ting-pushes-extension-property-tax-breaks-community-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bill that would extend\u003c/a> the program for another decade, hoping it makes its way to the Governor’s desk before harvest time in October.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/118478/urban-gardening-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-downtown-san-jose","authors":["251"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_64","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_2554","bayareabites_1245","bayareabites_45","bayareabites_2035","bayareabites_34","bayareabites_265","bayareabites_358","bayareabites_91","bayareabites_60"],"tags":["bayareabites_17080","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_2055"],"featImg":"bayareabites_118497","label":"source_bayareabites_118478"},"bayareabites_93275":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_93275","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"93275","score":null,"sort":[1424370549000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"40-years-of-vietnamese-food-in-california-a-conversation-with-andrew-lam","title":"40 Years of Vietnamese Food in California: A Conversation with Andrew Lam","publishDate":1424370549,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93333\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93333\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg\" alt=\"There’s no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the more famous phở, but Dalat, one of the oldest restaurants in San Jose, is well respected for its version. Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the more famous phở, but Dalat, one of the oldest restaurants in San Jose, is well respected for its version. Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like many Americans, I'm highly suggestible when it comes to food. Tell me that Tết has arrived, for example, and I'm suddenly, compulsively in the mood for Vietnamese food. This Lunar New Year has a special historical resonance, too: we're coming up on the 40th anniversary of the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fall of Saigon\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It wasn't long after 1975 that \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/dalat-restaurant-san-jose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalat\u003c/a> opened in San Jose, one of California's twin hubs for Vietnamese culture in California, along with Orange County. Today, Dalat is a popular brunch and lunch destination, especially for those in the mood for hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the phenomenally famous phở.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, but Andrew Lam is game to try describing the dish. He's a writer and editor with \u003ca href=\"http://newamericamedia.org/author/andrew-lam/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New American Media\u003c/a> and the author of three books, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/East-Eats-West-Writing-Hemispheres/dp/1597141380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">East Eats West\u003c/a>. Hủ tiếu, he says, is \"kind of pan-Asian,\" something the South Vietnamese borrowed from neighbors in Cambodia, Thailand and China and then proceeded to modify. This mashup approach appears to be a theme with Vietnamese cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93339\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Lam digs in at Dalet in San Jose. Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrew Lam digs in at Dalet in San Jose. Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The way Dalat makes it, there's a lovely pork bone-based broth, rice noodle, shrimp, crab, sliced pork, green onion, cilantro, sauteed garlic and shallots. \"Especially Southern dishes tend to have a lot of herbs and vegetables, cause it's a tropical world,\" says Lam. A lot of Vietnamese like to order it with the soup on the side and the noodle dry, and that's how we order it, spooning the broth over the noodles. For those game to try this at home, here's \u003ca href=\"http://vietworldkitchen.typepad.com/blog/2007/11/hu-tieu-nam-van.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one recipe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the first days after the Vietnam War, refugees landed in many cities throughout the United States. They began to gather in large numbers in San Jose in the 1980s to take advantage of the manufacturing work available in Silicon Valley. A couple of entrepreneurs, Chieu Le and Henry Le, had a stroke of brilliance: Why not serve banh mi to the hungry masses at lunch out of a food truck? Thus, the chain \u003ca href=\"http://leesandwiches.com/mobile/home.php?act=prodetail&catid=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee's Sandwiches\u003c/a> was born.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Vietnamese sandwich grew out of French colonialism and the introduction of the baguette, pate, carrots, and mayonnaise. Add chili peppers, cilantro, daikon, and any one of a wide variety of meats or tofu prepared in a Vietnamese fashion, and you have banh mi. Change Le to Lee and you have a going business proposition in the U.S., a business with 55 locations across the American West. Of course, there's no one right way to make banh mi, and aside from the California addition of the jalepeno, chefs are experimenting with a seemingly infinite number of \u003ca href=\"http://www.chow.com/food-news/112081/the-ever-morphing-banh-mi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">permutations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another Vietnamese immigrant, David Tran, came up with the version of sriracha many of us are now addicted to. \u003ca href=\"http://www.huyfong.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huy Fong Foods\u003c/a> of Irwindale in Southern California makes a hot sauce so ubiquitous on restaurant tables of all kinds, Lam says \"It's become sort of like ketchup.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By far, the most successful Vietnamese import is pho. Lam muses \"You can tell your dish is successful when \u003ca href=\"http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipe/14255_Phunky_BBQ_Pho_with_Pork/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rachel Ray\u003c/a> kind of screws it up! You know, it's when someone else teaches your mother's cooking back to you, that's when it transcends ethnic borders to become universal. What once belonged to you, now belongs to the world. Which is the natural progression, I think, of globalization.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwqmwAGXXk8]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I suppose it's fair to say all food is fair game for reinterpretation, but Ray does mispronounce sriracha. (Say \"sir-RAH-cha\").\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pho is served in a variety of ways in Vietnam. In the North, you don't find the profusion of herbs you find in the South. It's as much a function of geography as anything else, as the South is warmer. Lam has been back to Vietnam several times, and he says pho here in California is notably different from what gets served in the home country. The biggest difference? Portion size. Americans have super-sized their pho. \"In America, what you call extra large is big enough for a family in Vietnam.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93335\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg\" alt=\"Gỏi sứa tôm thịt: Shrimp, jelly fish, pork, lotus stems, mint, peanut, cilantro, carrots, daikon = delicious! Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gỏi sứa tôm thịt: Shrimp, jelly fish, pork, lotus stems, mint, peanut, cilantro, carrots, daikon = delicious! Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the palate of many Californians grows more sophisticated and adventurous, Lam has no doubt Vietnamese cuisine has other culinary blockbusters waiting in the wings. \"People want that kind of authentic cooking.\"\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"In the 40 years since Vietnamese came to California in great numbers, they've given us three culinary blockbusters: pho, banh mi and sriracha sauce. \"What once belonged to you, now belongs to the world,\" says author Andrew Lam.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1617137627,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":true,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":14,"wordCount":835},"headData":{"title":"40 Years of Vietnamese Food in California: A Conversation with Andrew Lam | KQED","description":"In the 40 years since Vietnamese came to California in great numbers, they've given us three culinary blockbusters: pho, banh mi and sriracha sauce. "What once belonged to you, now belongs to the world," says author Andrew Lam.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"40 Years of Vietnamese Food in California: A Conversation with Andrew Lam","datePublished":"2015-02-19T18:29:09.000Z","dateModified":"2021-03-30T20:53:47.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"93275 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=93275","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/19/40-years-of-vietnamese-food-in-california-a-conversation-with-andrew-lam/","disqusTitle":"40 Years of Vietnamese Food in California: A Conversation with Andrew Lam","path":"/bayareabites/93275/40-years-of-vietnamese-food-in-california-a-conversation-with-andrew-lam","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93333\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93333\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg\" alt=\"There’s no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the more famous phở, but Dalat, one of the oldest restaurants in San Jose, is well respected for its version. Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Hu-Tieu-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the more famous phở, but Dalat, one of the oldest restaurants in San Jose, is well respected for its version. Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like many Americans, I'm highly suggestible when it comes to food. Tell me that Tết has arrived, for example, and I'm suddenly, compulsively in the mood for Vietnamese food. This Lunar New Year has a special historical resonance, too: we're coming up on the 40th anniversary of the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fall of Saigon\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It wasn't long after 1975 that \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/dalat-restaurant-san-jose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalat\u003c/a> opened in San Jose, one of California's twin hubs for Vietnamese culture in California, along with Orange County. Today, Dalat is a popular brunch and lunch destination, especially for those in the mood for hủ tiếu, a noodle dish that could be considered a cousin of the phenomenally famous phở.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's no one way to prepare hủ tiếu, but Andrew Lam is game to try describing the dish. He's a writer and editor with \u003ca href=\"http://newamericamedia.org/author/andrew-lam/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New American Media\u003c/a> and the author of three books, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/East-Eats-West-Writing-Hemispheres/dp/1597141380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">East Eats West\u003c/a>. Hủ tiếu, he says, is \"kind of pan-Asian,\" something the South Vietnamese borrowed from neighbors in Cambodia, Thailand and China and then proceeded to modify. This mashup approach appears to be a theme with Vietnamese cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93339\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Lam digs in at Dalet in San Jose. Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/Andrew-digs-in-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrew Lam digs in at Dalet in San Jose. Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The way Dalat makes it, there's a lovely pork bone-based broth, rice noodle, shrimp, crab, sliced pork, green onion, cilantro, sauteed garlic and shallots. \"Especially Southern dishes tend to have a lot of herbs and vegetables, cause it's a tropical world,\" says Lam. A lot of Vietnamese like to order it with the soup on the side and the noodle dry, and that's how we order it, spooning the broth over the noodles. For those game to try this at home, here's \u003ca href=\"http://vietworldkitchen.typepad.com/blog/2007/11/hu-tieu-nam-van.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one recipe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the first days after the Vietnam War, refugees landed in many cities throughout the United States. They began to gather in large numbers in San Jose in the 1980s to take advantage of the manufacturing work available in Silicon Valley. A couple of entrepreneurs, Chieu Le and Henry Le, had a stroke of brilliance: Why not serve banh mi to the hungry masses at lunch out of a food truck? Thus, the chain \u003ca href=\"http://leesandwiches.com/mobile/home.php?act=prodetail&catid=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee's Sandwiches\u003c/a> was born.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Vietnamese sandwich grew out of French colonialism and the introduction of the baguette, pate, carrots, and mayonnaise. Add chili peppers, cilantro, daikon, and any one of a wide variety of meats or tofu prepared in a Vietnamese fashion, and you have banh mi. Change Le to Lee and you have a going business proposition in the U.S., a business with 55 locations across the American West. Of course, there's no one right way to make banh mi, and aside from the California addition of the jalepeno, chefs are experimenting with a seemingly infinite number of \u003ca href=\"http://www.chow.com/food-news/112081/the-ever-morphing-banh-mi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">permutations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another Vietnamese immigrant, David Tran, came up with the version of sriracha many of us are now addicted to. \u003ca href=\"http://www.huyfong.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huy Fong Foods\u003c/a> of Irwindale in Southern California makes a hot sauce so ubiquitous on restaurant tables of all kinds, Lam says \"It's become sort of like ketchup.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By far, the most successful Vietnamese import is pho. Lam muses \"You can tell your dish is successful when \u003ca href=\"http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipe/14255_Phunky_BBQ_Pho_with_Pork/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rachel Ray\u003c/a> kind of screws it up! You know, it's when someone else teaches your mother's cooking back to you, that's when it transcends ethnic borders to become universal. What once belonged to you, now belongs to the world. Which is the natural progression, I think, of globalization.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/uwqmwAGXXk8'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/uwqmwAGXXk8'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I suppose it's fair to say all food is fair game for reinterpretation, but Ray does mispronounce sriracha. (Say \"sir-RAH-cha\").\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pho is served in a variety of ways in Vietnam. In the North, you don't find the profusion of herbs you find in the South. It's as much a function of geography as anything else, as the South is warmer. Lam has been back to Vietnam several times, and he says pho here in California is notably different from what gets served in the home country. The biggest difference? Portion size. Americans have super-sized their pho. \"In America, what you call extra large is big enough for a family in Vietnam.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_93335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-93335\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg\" alt=\"Gỏi sứa tôm thịt: Shrimp, jelly fish, pork, lotus stems, mint, peanut, cilantro, carrots, daikon = delicious! Photo: Rachael Myrow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/goi-mit-tom-thit-1200-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gỏi sứa tôm thịt: Shrimp, jelly fish, pork, lotus stems, mint, peanut, cilantro, carrots, daikon = delicious! Photo: Rachael Myrow\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the palate of many Californians grows more sophisticated and adventurous, Lam has no doubt Vietnamese cuisine has other culinary blockbusters waiting in the wings. \"People want that kind of authentic cooking.\"\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/93275/40-years-of-vietnamese-food-in-california-a-conversation-with-andrew-lam","authors":["251"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_109","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_265","bayareabites_91"],"tags":["bayareabites_10749","bayareabites_14163","bayareabites_3529","bayareabites_1278","bayareabites_17080","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_8900","bayareabites_8892","bayareabites_68","bayareabites_10756","bayareabites_17079"],"featImg":"bayareabites_93333","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_87660":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_87660","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"87660","score":null,"sort":[1411413819000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-favorite-south-bay-mexican-restaurants","title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 9 Favorite South Bay Mexican Restaurants","publishDate":1411413819,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_96981,bayareabites_123808\"]\u003cbr>\nWhile San Francisco's \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\" target=\"_blank\">La Taqueria\u003c/a> has been crowned \u003ca href=\"http://fivethirtyeight.com/burrito/#brackets-view\" target=\"_blank\">America’s best burrito\u003c/a>, there are still plenty of great eats from south of the border around the Bay Area. This guide to nine South Bay Mexican restaurants runs the spectrum from corner taquerias to neighborhood favorite restaurants, serving time-tested family recipes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you crave a simple shrimp ceviche over a tostada, chicken enchiladas with a sweet mole poblano sauce or slow roasted pork in a spicy chile sauce, (don’t forget the margaritas!) here are nine South Bay restaurants serving crowd-pleasing flavors of Mexico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87843,87841,87838,87842,87839,87837,87845\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mezcal\u003c/strong> specializes in the flavors of Oaxaca, with several popular mole dishes and a unique collection of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/07/17/mezcal-primer-tasting-event-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\">mezcals\u003c/a>. In lieu of the standard chips and salsa, a meal at Mezcal begins with chips and each of the restaurant’s different moles: Estofado, a sweet mole made of mild tomatillos and peanuts; Coloradito, a red mole made of tomatoes and chiles de arbol; and the traditional Mole Negro made from a simmered blend of chiles, chocolate and spices. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The appetizer menu features popular Oaxacan street foods such as memelitas and for the brave, chapulines or sauteed grasshoppers with chili, lime and salt. The Mezcalrita features the smoky Oaxacan mezcal in place of its familiar tequila relative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mezcalrestaurantsj.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mezcal\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n25 W San Fernando St, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/XncfU2\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 283-9595\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11:30am-9pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30am-11:30pm; Sat 4pm-11:30pm; Sun 4pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mezcalsanjose?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">Mezcal Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87859,87864,87861,87857,87860,87863,87862\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Zona Rosa\u003c/strong> serves Mexican-fusion dishes made from scratch in a cozy, romantic setting. The small setting fills up so reservations are a must. On the appetizer menu, popular selections include the Dungeness crab ceviche and the house guacamole with bacon and roasted pistachios. The housemade cocktails are tasty as is the homemade horchata. Intriguing and delicious entrees include the blue corn enchiladas with sweet potato, poblano chile, caramelized onion, and a tomatillo almond pesto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zonarosasj.com/\">\u003cstrong>Zona Rosa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1411 The Alameda, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/AOWcDh\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 275-1411\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-2pm, 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ZonaRosaSJ/info\">Zona Rosa San Jose\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87871,87869,87866,87872,87867\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>La Costa\u003c/strong> serves as an inexpensive institution in East San Jose for Mexican seafood specialties. Set as an outdoor counter service, the specialty here is ceviches from simple shrimp ceviche over tostadas to ceviche de pulpo. La Costa also does taqueria standards such as tacos with various Mexican meat specialties, al pastor being the most popular. Do note that because La Costa serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking customer base, be prepared to know your order number en Espanol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-costa-san-jose-2\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Costa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1805 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/zpC8a1\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 937-1010\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) CASH ONLY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87874,87875,87876\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Started in 1998 across from San Jose State University, \u003cstrong>La Victoria\u003c/strong> quickly gained a following for their filling and inexpensive Mexican food and popular orange sauce. A secret family recipe, the orange sauce adds a tasty kick to anything it is put on. The taqueria now has several restaurants across the Bay Area, most open late into the night. The carne asada super burrito may be the standard favorite but La Vics does a great chile relleno burrito. Al pastor tacos, while messy, are also not too be missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lavicsj.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Victoria Taqueria\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5015 Almaden Expwy, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/PEb7Ev\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 978-7666\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 7-12am; Thu-Sat 7-3am; Sun 7-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-VICTORIA-TAQUERIA/131921148047\" target=\"_blank\">La Victoria Taqueria\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87878,87879,87880,87881\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This humble taco shop in San Jose has expanded over time from a food stand to a brick and mortar restaurant simply built around the original stand. The specialty at \u003cstrong>Dia de Pesca\u003c/strong> is fish tacos and the options expand past fried strips of snapper and cabbage. Dia de Pesca offers tacos with snapper, tilapia, breaded halibut prawn, scallops, octopus, tuna and crab. Also popular are the chickenitza tacos which have grilled chicken with an orange and cilantro marinade topped with a zesty peanut sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pescasifood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Dia de Pesca\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n55 N Bascom Ave, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/5E7mVB\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 287-3722\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 10:30am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-8:30pm; Sun 10:30am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/D%C3%ADa-de-Pesca/121087507948209\" target=\"_blank\">Día de Pesca\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/PescaSifood\" target=\"_blank\">@PescaSifood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87886,87883,87884,87885\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This small taqueria features a menu of some delicious Mexican regional specialties as well as a salsa bar with a range of flavors. The mole poblano is the signature dish and is available as a traditional mole dish over skinless chicken or the Enchiladas Tu Mero Mole. \u003cstrong>Tu Mero Mole\u003c/strong> prepares a particularly sweet mole. Also popular here is the Cochinita Yucateca dish with pork in Mayan spices, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted until it becomes moist and tender. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/tu-mero-mole-san-jose\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tu Mero Mole\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19990/check-please-bay-area-kids-review-zareens-park-burger-tu-mero-mole\">Watch their Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2041 Woodard Rd, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/6Zlora\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 369-9559\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon- Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tumero.mole.94?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Tu Mero Mole\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87888,87892,87890,87889,87891\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/strong> may appear quiet from outside but inside there is often a lengthy wait for the chimichangas and ice-cold chavelas. Of course, a menu of Mexican restaurant standards such as fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos remain safe choices, yet the signature dish is the perfectly-browned chimichangas alongside a dollop of sour cream with rice and beans. To wash it all down, Tlaquepaque serves refreshing chavelas and super chavelas in frosted mugs. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-tlaquepaque-san-jose-3\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n721 Willow St, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/BBWgU7\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>] (\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Taqueria+Tlaquepaque&find_loc=San+Jose%2C+CA&ns=1\" target=\"_blank\">multiple locations\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 287-9777\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 10am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taquer%C3%ADa-Tlaquepaque/263586720455688\" target=\"_blank\">Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87896,87894,87897,87895\"]\u003cbr>\n[aside postID=\"news_11678823,bayareabites_114118\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr>\nThe proud owner of Mountain View’s best Mexican restaurant for the past 14 years, \u003cstrong>Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/strong> remains popular for its seafood specialties. This cozy cantina has an extensive menu of margaritas prepared to whatever your liking is. The Mariachi margarita takes the warm, bite of Herradura reposado and sweetens things up with a splash of Cointreau. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main attractions are the shrimp dishes such as the Shrimp Alex with large fresh shrimp in a smoky, spicy chipotle chile sauce. If seafood is not your thing, try great grandma's special the Enchiladas de Enjococado with a special sauce made from roasted guajillo chiles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fiestadelmar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n198 Castro Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/OrHMtF\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nMountain View, CA 94041\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 965-9354\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thur 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sat 12-9:30pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiesta-Del-Mar/115668985129458\" target=\"_blank\">Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87900,87904,87901,87905,87902\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This popular Mexican restaurant brings the flavors of the city and state of Puebla, in central Mexico to the South Bay Area. \u003cstrong>ViVe Sol\u003c/strong> has both a large dining room and an outdoor cantina to entertain the crowds of guests. If you’re waiting on a table on a busy night, the front room bartender can mix up a margarita such as the house favorite Rosangel made with Centenario reposado aged in French port barrels with hibiscus flowers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food favorites include the Enchiladas Sol which combines the restaurant's most popular sauces, mole and the creamy sun-dried guajillo pepper sauce. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/vive-sol-mountain-view\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>ViVe Sol\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2020 W El Camino Real, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/yTy1Vj\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 938-2020\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm; Sun 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vive-Sol-Restaurant/105963636112672?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">ViVe Sol Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Whether you enjoy a rich mole poblano alongside a zesty mezcal cocktail or a fresh shrimp ceviche with a refreshing chavela, there is a broad and vibrant flavor spectrum in Mexican cuisine. 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","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 9 Favorite South Bay Mexican Restaurants","datePublished":"2014-09-22T19:23:39.000Z","dateModified":"2019-04-02T17:12:52.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"87660 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=87660","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/09/22/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-favorite-south-bay-mexican-restaurants/","disqusTitle":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 9 Favorite South Bay Mexican Restaurants","path":"/bayareabites/87660/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-favorite-south-bay-mexican-restaurants","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_96981,bayareabites_123808","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nWhile San Francisco's \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\" target=\"_blank\">La Taqueria\u003c/a> has been crowned \u003ca href=\"http://fivethirtyeight.com/burrito/#brackets-view\" target=\"_blank\">America’s best burrito\u003c/a>, there are still plenty of great eats from south of the border around the Bay Area. This guide to nine South Bay Mexican restaurants runs the spectrum from corner taquerias to neighborhood favorite restaurants, serving time-tested family recipes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you crave a simple shrimp ceviche over a tostada, chicken enchiladas with a sweet mole poblano sauce or slow roasted pork in a spicy chile sauce, (don’t forget the margaritas!) here are nine South Bay restaurants serving crowd-pleasing flavors of Mexico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87843,87841,87838,87842,87839,87837,87845","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mezcal\u003c/strong> specializes in the flavors of Oaxaca, with several popular mole dishes and a unique collection of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/07/17/mezcal-primer-tasting-event-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\">mezcals\u003c/a>. In lieu of the standard chips and salsa, a meal at Mezcal begins with chips and each of the restaurant’s different moles: Estofado, a sweet mole made of mild tomatillos and peanuts; Coloradito, a red mole made of tomatoes and chiles de arbol; and the traditional Mole Negro made from a simmered blend of chiles, chocolate and spices. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The appetizer menu features popular Oaxacan street foods such as memelitas and for the brave, chapulines or sauteed grasshoppers with chili, lime and salt. The Mezcalrita features the smoky Oaxacan mezcal in place of its familiar tequila relative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mezcalrestaurantsj.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mezcal\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n25 W San Fernando St, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/XncfU2\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 283-9595\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11:30am-9pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30am-11:30pm; Sat 4pm-11:30pm; Sun 4pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mezcalsanjose?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">Mezcal Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87859,87864,87861,87857,87860,87863,87862","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Zona Rosa\u003c/strong> serves Mexican-fusion dishes made from scratch in a cozy, romantic setting. The small setting fills up so reservations are a must. On the appetizer menu, popular selections include the Dungeness crab ceviche and the house guacamole with bacon and roasted pistachios. The housemade cocktails are tasty as is the homemade horchata. Intriguing and delicious entrees include the blue corn enchiladas with sweet potato, poblano chile, caramelized onion, and a tomatillo almond pesto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zonarosasj.com/\">\u003cstrong>Zona Rosa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1411 The Alameda, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/AOWcDh\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 275-1411\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-2pm, 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ZonaRosaSJ/info\">Zona Rosa San Jose\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87871,87869,87866,87872,87867","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>La Costa\u003c/strong> serves as an inexpensive institution in East San Jose for Mexican seafood specialties. Set as an outdoor counter service, the specialty here is ceviches from simple shrimp ceviche over tostadas to ceviche de pulpo. La Costa also does taqueria standards such as tacos with various Mexican meat specialties, al pastor being the most popular. Do note that because La Costa serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking customer base, be prepared to know your order number en Espanol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-costa-san-jose-2\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Costa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1805 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/zpC8a1\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 937-1010\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) CASH ONLY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87874,87875,87876","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Started in 1998 across from San Jose State University, \u003cstrong>La Victoria\u003c/strong> quickly gained a following for their filling and inexpensive Mexican food and popular orange sauce. A secret family recipe, the orange sauce adds a tasty kick to anything it is put on. The taqueria now has several restaurants across the Bay Area, most open late into the night. The carne asada super burrito may be the standard favorite but La Vics does a great chile relleno burrito. Al pastor tacos, while messy, are also not too be missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lavicsj.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Victoria Taqueria\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5015 Almaden Expwy, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/PEb7Ev\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 978-7666\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 7-12am; Thu-Sat 7-3am; Sun 7-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-VICTORIA-TAQUERIA/131921148047\" target=\"_blank\">La Victoria Taqueria\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87878,87879,87880,87881","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This humble taco shop in San Jose has expanded over time from a food stand to a brick and mortar restaurant simply built around the original stand. The specialty at \u003cstrong>Dia de Pesca\u003c/strong> is fish tacos and the options expand past fried strips of snapper and cabbage. Dia de Pesca offers tacos with snapper, tilapia, breaded halibut prawn, scallops, octopus, tuna and crab. Also popular are the chickenitza tacos which have grilled chicken with an orange and cilantro marinade topped with a zesty peanut sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pescasifood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Dia de Pesca\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n55 N Bascom Ave, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/5E7mVB\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 287-3722\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 10:30am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-8:30pm; Sun 10:30am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/D%C3%ADa-de-Pesca/121087507948209\" target=\"_blank\">Día de Pesca\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/PescaSifood\" target=\"_blank\">@PescaSifood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87886,87883,87884,87885","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This small taqueria features a menu of some delicious Mexican regional specialties as well as a salsa bar with a range of flavors. The mole poblano is the signature dish and is available as a traditional mole dish over skinless chicken or the Enchiladas Tu Mero Mole. \u003cstrong>Tu Mero Mole\u003c/strong> prepares a particularly sweet mole. Also popular here is the Cochinita Yucateca dish with pork in Mayan spices, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted until it becomes moist and tender. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/tu-mero-mole-san-jose\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tu Mero Mole\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19990/check-please-bay-area-kids-review-zareens-park-burger-tu-mero-mole\">Watch their Check, Please! Bay Area Kids review\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2041 Woodard Rd, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/6Zlora\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 369-9559\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon- Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tumero.mole.94?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Tu Mero Mole\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87888,87892,87890,87889,87891","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/strong> may appear quiet from outside but inside there is often a lengthy wait for the chimichangas and ice-cold chavelas. Of course, a menu of Mexican restaurant standards such as fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos remain safe choices, yet the signature dish is the perfectly-browned chimichangas alongside a dollop of sour cream with rice and beans. To wash it all down, Tlaquepaque serves refreshing chavelas and super chavelas in frosted mugs. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-tlaquepaque-san-jose-3\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n721 Willow St, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/BBWgU7\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>] (\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Taqueria+Tlaquepaque&find_loc=San+Jose%2C+CA&ns=1\" target=\"_blank\">multiple locations\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 287-9777\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 10am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taquer%C3%ADa-Tlaquepaque/263586720455688\" target=\"_blank\">Taqueria Tlaquepaque\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87896,87894,87897,87895","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"news_11678823,bayareabites_114118","align":"left","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nThe proud owner of Mountain View’s best Mexican restaurant for the past 14 years, \u003cstrong>Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/strong> remains popular for its seafood specialties. This cozy cantina has an extensive menu of margaritas prepared to whatever your liking is. The Mariachi margarita takes the warm, bite of Herradura reposado and sweetens things up with a splash of Cointreau. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main attractions are the shrimp dishes such as the Shrimp Alex with large fresh shrimp in a smoky, spicy chipotle chile sauce. If seafood is not your thing, try great grandma's special the Enchiladas de Enjococado with a special sauce made from roasted guajillo chiles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fiestadelmar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n198 Castro Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/OrHMtF\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nMountain View, CA 94041\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 965-9354\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thur 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sat 12-9:30pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiesta-Del-Mar/115668985129458\" target=\"_blank\">Fiesta Del Mar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"87900,87904,87901,87905,87902","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This popular Mexican restaurant brings the flavors of the city and state of Puebla, in central Mexico to the South Bay Area. \u003cstrong>ViVe Sol\u003c/strong> has both a large dining room and an outdoor cantina to entertain the crowds of guests. If you’re waiting on a table on a busy night, the front room bartender can mix up a margarita such as the house favorite Rosangel made with Centenario reposado aged in French port barrels with hibiscus flowers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food favorites include the Enchiladas Sol which combines the restaurant's most popular sauces, mole and the creamy sun-dried guajillo pepper sauce. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/vive-sol-mountain-view\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>ViVe Sol\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2020 W El Camino Real, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/yTy1Vj\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 938-2020\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm; Sun 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vive-Sol-Restaurant/105963636112672?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">ViVe Sol Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/87660/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-favorite-south-bay-mexican-restaurants","authors":["5580"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_752","bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_265","bayareabites_91"],"tags":["bayareabites_9516","bayareabites_13419","bayareabites_9269","bayareabites_758","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_14746","bayareabites_767"],"featImg":"bayareabites_87868","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_86140":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_86140","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"86140","score":null,"sort":[1408636008000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-guide-to-15-top-notch-gastropubs-in-the-south-bay","title":"A Guide to 13 Top-Notch Gastropubs in the South Bay","publishDate":1408636008,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>The restaurant scene is roaring back to life in the South Bay and a common theme among them is restaurants featuring a unique bar program paired to a dining menu equal in creativity. While the concept of bringing together your favorite bar with gourmet bar bites is no new feat, here are 13 top-notch gastropubs in the South Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86415,86416,86417\"]\u003cbr>\nTransformed from a cozy wine and dessert bar, \u003cstrong>55 South\u003c/strong> now serves craft cocktails and local brews alongside a menu of modern pub bites. Using small-batch spirits, old favorites such as the Moscow Mule get the craft cocktail treatment. A newly added menu of small plates is served Tuesday through Saturday nights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://the55south.com/\">\u003cstrong>55 South\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n55 S 1st Street, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/GBMRhF\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 288-6000\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun. - Tue. 7PM – 12AM; Wed. - Sat. 7PM – 2AM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/the55southdtsj\">55 South\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/the55south\">@the55south\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86420,86421,86422\"]\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bierhaus\u003c/strong> in Mountain View brings the feel of a German beer garden to the South Bay. The gastropub offers beers from Germany and Europe as well as a select few craft beers from the States. Grass-fed beef burgers and small plates such as the spaetzle with mushrooms and ham are hearty pairings made to enjoy alongside your litter of beer in the large outdoor beer garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bierha.us/\">\u003cstrong>Bierhaus\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n383 Castro Street, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bierhaus/@37.391441,-122.080161,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xd65609045ee62dc6\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 395-8209\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. 4PM - 9PM; Tues. - Sun. 11AM - 9PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bierhausMV\">Bierhaus\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BierhausMV\">@bierhausMV\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86430,86428,86429,86431\"]\u003cbr>\nAt \u003cstrong>Liquid Bread\u003c/strong>, executive chef, John Burke pairs his experience in fine dining with his appreciation for beer varieties at this Campbell gastropub. While there are no table clothes in sight, the food menu reads gourmet with a beer selection to impress any beer lover. Perfect for hoppy ale, the rich burger with béarnaise sauce and herbed potatoes is a crowd pleaser as is the locally sourced chicken and waffles. With more than twenty taps and a fridge of bottles (also available to go) the beer selection ranges from Bay Area breweries, popular domestic craft beers and European imports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.liquidbreadcampbell.com/\">\u003cstrong>Liquid Bread Gastropub\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n379 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/yevG57\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 370-3400\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue. – Sat. 3pm – 11pm; Sun. 1pm - 9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LiquidBreadCampbell/info\">Liquid Bread Gastropub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LBgastropub\">@LBgastropub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86435,86436\"]\u003cbr>\nTucked away from the main drag of Los Gatos, \u003cstrong>Jack Rose Libation House\u003c/strong> pays homage to John Steinbeck (whose former residence butts up against the bars property) with a unique literary themed décor. In honor of the author’s favorite cocktail, the house specialty is the Jack Rose, a refreshing concoction of Laird’s Applejack, house made grenadine, lime juice and simple syrup. The staff makes syrups, bitters and shrubs in house for their cocktail creations. For bar bites Jack Rose serves a tasty menu of cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates and pizzas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://jackrosebar.com/\">\u003cstrong>Jack Rose Libation House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n18840 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd., Los Gatos [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/D58H8x\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Wed. 4PM - 11PM; Thu. 4PM - 12AM; Fri. – Sat. 4PM - 1AM; Sun. 4PM - 10PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JackRoseLibationHouse\">Jack Rose Libation House\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/JackRosebar\">@JackRosebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86450,86447,86448,86446,86451\"]\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Good Karma\u003c/strong> serves an entirely vegan menu that can be enjoyed by anyone who likes their food with big flavor and wholesome ingredients — regardless of your eating preferences. Dishes such as the jerk tofu and vegan bao Buddha bun pair deliciously to Good Karma’s impressive selection of craft beers on tap. With the occasional exceptions for a few imports, the majority of the taps are devoted to local microbreweries. A fridge holds bottled beer available to be enjoyed there or to go.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://goodkarmasj.com/\">\u003cstrong>Good Karma Vegan Café\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n37 S. 1st Street, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/P7ltIU\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 294-2694\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Sat. 11AM – 9PM; Sun. 12PM – 7PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/goodkarmasj\">Good Karma Vegan Café\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/GoodKarmaCafe\">@GoodKarmaCafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86459,86453,86458,86454,86455,86457\"]\u003cbr>\nThe dining menu at \u003cstrong>Lexington House\u003c/strong> is plated and served in the style of fine New American dining. Not to be missed dishes include the artfully plated, textures of beet, with strawberries and honey mascarpone, as well as the Maitake mushrooms, with creamy burrata and toasted crumbs. The restaurant’s bar program features curious cocktail creations made with small batch spirits, craft beer and limited-production wine. Co-founder and bartender, Jimmy Marino develops many of the cocktails including the novel, yet enjoyable Coffee & Cigarettes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelexlg.com/\">\u003cstrong>Lexington House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n40 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/nCG1VD\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 354-1600\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu. 5:30PM – 10PM; Fri. – Sat. 5PM - 10:30PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thelexlg\">The Lexington House\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/thelexlg\">@thelexlg\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86462,86463,86461,86464\"]\u003cbr>\nIt may not seem like an obvious marriage but this gastropub has enjoyed much success with their menu of pastrami sandwiches and menu of Belgian beers. \u003cstrong>The Refuge\u003c/strong> has a rotating menu of twenty-four beers on tap. The selections are predominately Belgian varieties but domestic craft breweries are offered as well. An extensive menu of bottled beer is available as well. To soak up the pungent Belgian ales, Refuge’s dining menu features hearty burgers, cheese steaks and the signature pastrami reuben.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.refugesc.com/\">\u003cstrong>Refuge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1143 Crane Street, Menlo Park [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/C671mo\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 319-8197\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue. – Thur. 11:30AM- 2:30PM 5:00 pm – 9PM; Fri. 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5PM – 10PM; Sat. 12PM – 10PM; Sun. 2PM – 9PM; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/the-REFUGE/160112931358\">The Refuge\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RefugePastrami\">@Refugepastrami\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86476,86475,86477,86473\"]\u003cbr>\nFar-gone from being hot and new, this San Jose veteran restaurant has enjoyed a continued following for its German food, beer and charm. \u003cstrong>Teske’s Germania\u003c/strong> pours German beers by the liter and half liter alongside a menu of hearty German comfort food. In addition to beer, Teske’s serves a menu of traditional German schnapps. The real festivity kicks off during Oktoberfest celebrations with live music and dancing in outdoor beer garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teskes-germania.com/\">\u003cstrong>Teske’s Germania\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n255 N 1st Street, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/YM3YCO\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 292-0291\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue. – Fri. 11AM – 2PM, 5PM-9:30PM; Sat. 5PM-9:30PM; Closed Sunday and Monday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TeskesGermania\">Teske’s Germania Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86483,86482,86480,86481\"]\u003cbr>\nWhile food may not be directly available here, \u003cstrong>Market Beer Company\u003c/strong> calls San Pedro Square Market home, where a multitude of dining options are just a step away. After making up your mind on where to eat, then comes the harder option: selecting a beer that fits your taste from the several refrigerator cases. Market Beer Company carries a hearty collection of bottled beers from craft breweries around the country as well as imported selections. Bottles are available for take away or to be enjoyed at San Pedro Square Market. Additionally, be on the lookout for special tap takeover events with various local breweries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marketbeercompany.com/\">\u003cstrong>Market Beer Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n100 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/vdH7Me\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu. 11am – 10pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am -12am; Sun. 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MarketBeerCo\">Market Beer Company\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/spsmarketbeerco\">@SPSMarketBeerCo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86487,86488,86490,86489\"]\u003cbr>\nHaving recently celebrated their second anniversary, \u003cstrong>Original Gravity Public House\u003c/strong> features more than twenty-five taps pouring a rotating menu of beer from craft breweries around the country.* A newly opened second bar keeps up with the weekend crowds, while a backyard patio is perfect for enjoying a cold beer on a warm day. Complementing their beer menu Original Gravity also serves a menu of gourmet sausages with flavors running the spectrum from Texas bratwurst to apricot. 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Perfect company to the drink menu, is an offering of American comfort food from Stein’s kitchen. Ample seating can be found in the large, open dining room or outside in the beer garden. The housemade sausage plate with toast points and whole grain mustard is ideal for keeping your belly full with hearty food between pours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://steinsbeergarden.com/\">\u003cstrong>Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n895 Villa St., Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/MHzqZf\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu. 11am – 11pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am – 11:30pm; Sun. 11am – 10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SteinsBeerGarden\">Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/steinsbeer\">@steinsbeer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86500,86502,86501,86499\"]\u003cbr>\nLarge communal tables and outdoor seating make \u003cstrong>SP2\u003c/strong> a great place to meet up with friends for drinks, brunch or just because. The cocktail menu is a refreshing blend of classic recipes as well as SP2 signature creations. The Moonshiners Lemonade and the Cucumber Basil Gimlet are big hits from the bar menu. As for food, SP2’s signature dish is the deliciously tender, soy ginger glazed ribs. Happy hour runs daily from 3 – 7pm with and features a collection of small plates for $5 and beverages priced from $3 to $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sp2sanjose.com/\">\u003cstrong>SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n72 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose, [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/1WZsUh\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu.11:30 am - 12am; Fri. 11:30 am - 2am; Sat. 11am – 2am; Sun. 11am - 12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SP2SanJose/info\">SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/_SP2_\">@_SP2_\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86443,86441,86442,86444\"]\u003cbr>\nThis cocktail house is next-door neighbors to its sister restaurant, Original Gravity Public House. Those who love to discover a new mixology creation will be at home at \u003cstrong>Paper Plane\u003c/strong> with the restaurants enormous bar shelf and talented staff, who will happily find something that fits your taste. A fun menu of small plates feature dishes great for sharing, including the delicious chicken and waffle sliders with a sweet and spicy bacon marmalade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.paperplanesj.com/\">\u003cstrong>Paper Plane\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n72 S. First St., San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/rwuzwR\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Tue. 4:30pm - 12am; Wed. – Sat. 4:30pm - 2am; Sun. 4:30pm - 12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/paperplanebar\">Paper Plane\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This list was updated on 4/7/16 from the original list of 15 gastropubs.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"The restaurant scene is roaring back to life in the South Bay and a common theme among them is restaurants featuring a unique bar program paired to a dining menu equal in creativity. 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While there are no table clothes in sight, the food menu reads gourmet with a beer selection to impress any beer lover. Perfect for hoppy ale, the rich burger with béarnaise sauce and herbed potatoes is a crowd pleaser as is the locally sourced chicken and waffles. 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In honor of the author’s favorite cocktail, the house specialty is the Jack Rose, a refreshing concoction of Laird’s Applejack, house made grenadine, lime juice and simple syrup. The staff makes syrups, bitters and shrubs in house for their cocktail creations. 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Dishes such as the jerk tofu and vegan bao Buddha bun pair deliciously to Good Karma’s impressive selection of craft beers on tap. With the occasional exceptions for a few imports, the majority of the taps are devoted to local microbreweries. 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Not to be missed dishes include the artfully plated, textures of beet, with strawberries and honey mascarpone, as well as the Maitake mushrooms, with creamy burrata and toasted crumbs. The restaurant’s bar program features curious cocktail creations made with small batch spirits, craft beer and limited-production wine. Co-founder and bartender, Jimmy Marino develops many of the cocktails including the novel, yet enjoyable Coffee & Cigarettes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelexlg.com/\">\u003cstrong>Lexington House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n40 N. 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After making up your mind on where to eat, then comes the harder option: selecting a beer that fits your taste from the several refrigerator cases. Market Beer Company carries a hearty collection of bottled beers from craft breweries around the country as well as imported selections. Bottles are available for take away or to be enjoyed at San Pedro Square Market. Additionally, be on the lookout for special tap takeover events with various local breweries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marketbeercompany.com/\">\u003cstrong>Market Beer Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n100 N. 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Complementing their beer menu Original Gravity also serves a menu of gourmet sausages with flavors running the spectrum from Texas bratwurst to apricot. A side order of duck fat fries is a must.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.originalgravitypub.com/\">\u003cstrong>Original Gravity Public House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n66 S 1st St., San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/BJC81r\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Wed. 11:30am – 10:30pm; Thu. – Sat. 11:30am – 12am; Sun. 11:30am – 10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/originalgravitypub\">Original Gravity Public House\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/OrigGravPub\">@OrigGravPub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"86494,86493,86495,86496","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nA cool collection of unique beers on draft and a menu of fun cocktails make \u003cstrong>Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant\u003c/strong> a popular lunch and happy hour destination in Mountain View. Perfect company to the drink menu, is an offering of American comfort food from Stein’s kitchen. Ample seating can be found in the large, open dining room or outside in the beer garden. The housemade sausage plate with toast points and whole grain mustard is ideal for keeping your belly full with hearty food between pours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://steinsbeergarden.com/\">\u003cstrong>Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n895 Villa St., Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/MHzqZf\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu. 11am – 11pm; Fri. – Sat. 11am – 11:30pm; Sun. 11am – 10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SteinsBeerGarden\">Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/steinsbeer\">@steinsbeer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"86500,86502,86501,86499","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nLarge communal tables and outdoor seating make \u003cstrong>SP2\u003c/strong> a great place to meet up with friends for drinks, brunch or just because. The cocktail menu is a refreshing blend of classic recipes as well as SP2 signature creations. The Moonshiners Lemonade and the Cucumber Basil Gimlet are big hits from the bar menu. As for food, SP2’s signature dish is the deliciously tender, soy ginger glazed ribs. Happy hour runs daily from 3 – 7pm with and features a collection of small plates for $5 and beverages priced from $3 to $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sp2sanjose.com/\">\u003cstrong>SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n72 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose, [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/1WZsUh\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Thu.11:30 am - 12am; Fri. 11:30 am - 2am; Sat. 11am – 2am; Sun. 11am - 12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SP2SanJose/info\">SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/_SP2_\">@_SP2_\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"file","ids":"86443,86441,86442,86444","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nThis cocktail house is next-door neighbors to its sister restaurant, Original Gravity Public House. Those who love to discover a new mixology creation will be at home at \u003cstrong>Paper Plane\u003c/strong> with the restaurants enormous bar shelf and talented staff, who will happily find something that fits your taste. A fun menu of small plates feature dishes great for sharing, including the delicious chicken and waffle sliders with a sweet and spicy bacon marmalade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.paperplanesj.com/\">\u003cstrong>Paper Plane\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n72 S. First St., San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/rwuzwR\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. – Tue. 4:30pm - 12am; Wed. – Sat. 4:30pm - 2am; Sun. 4:30pm - 12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/paperplanebar\">Paper Plane\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This list was updated on 4/7/16 from the original list of 15 gastropubs.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/86140/a-guide-to-15-top-notch-gastropubs-in-the-south-bay","authors":["5580"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_752","bayareabites_301","bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_1244","bayareabites_13746"],"tags":["bayareabites_772","bayareabites_14753","bayareabites_13686","bayareabites_13420","bayareabites_10989","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_14746"],"featImg":"bayareabites_86506","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_83526":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_83526","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"83526","score":null,"sort":[1402946198000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"handmade-tofu-and-mochi-keep-traditions-alive-in-san-joses-japantown","title":"Handmade Tofu and Mochi Keep Traditions Alive in San Jose’s Japantown","publishDate":1402946198,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-box.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83529\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-box.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade mochi and manju from Shuei-Do Manju Shop in San Jose Japantown. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handmade mochi and manju from Shuei-Do Manju Shop in San Jose Japantown. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Amy Nozaki patted the jiggly block of tofu she has just uncovered after pressing it in a wooden crate and pronounced it “perfect.” She and her husband Chester run \u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/merch13.html\">The San Jose Tofu Company\u003c/a>, which may be the last local shop to make tofu the traditional way, completely by hand. This physically demanding, time-consuming process creates creamy blocks of utter freshness: sweet, silky, slightly nutty bean curd that is as far from those chalky chunks packed with preservatives in plastic tubs as a loaf of Acme's Pain au Levain is from Wonder Bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Jose’s \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org\">Nihon Machi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a long, wide city block, is one of only three Japantowns nationwide. (The others are Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and San Francisco’s Japantown -- which I \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/12/tasting-tour-uncovers-japantown%E2%80%99s-tempting-secrets/\">previously profiled\u003c/a> on an Edible Excursions tasting tour).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83530\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Chester-Collage.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83530\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Chester-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Chester Nozaki, whose grandfather started San Jose Tofu Company. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"503\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chester Nozaki, whose grandfather started San Jose Tofu Company in 1946. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On my recent foray to San Jose’s Jackson Street, nestled among the gift shops, ukulele stores, ramen and sushi spots, I discovered two culinary cultural gems run with devotion by husband and wife teams: the Nozakis and the Kumamarus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San Jose Tofu Company was started in 1946 by Chester Nozaki’s grandfather and passed down to Chester’s father. Although Chester had worked in the shop as a boy, delivering fresh tofu on his trusty red Radio Flyer wagon, as the second son he had no plans to follow in his father’s footsteps. In fact, he was studying industrial engineering. But when his older brother declined to inherit the tofu company, Chester dropped out of college and stepped in to help his father. He met his future wife, Amy when she was a waitress at a Japanese restaurant down the street from the tofu shop. Amy, originally from Taiwan, turned out to have an innate talent making tofu and eventually joined the family team.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mild-mannered Chester told me about a turning point in his life, “When I was in my 40s, customers began asking me if I was ever going to take over the business.” Emboldened, Chester informed his father that he didn’t want to wait until he was 64 years old to take the reins. As an oblique answer, his father immediately handed over the ledger book and described how he should make payments to vendors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once he was in charge, Chester’s first thought was to automate the business in order to produce more tofu. His father, in his characteristic soft-spoken manner, made it quite clear that this was not an option. Nowadays, Chester is in charge of PR and the business side, while deferring the cooking duties to his wife’s skill and intuition. Amy, clad in boots and apron, deftly navigated the slippery floor in the open kitchen, a simple set-up that allows the steady stream of customers to view the entire tofu-making process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Tofu-Collage.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83531\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Tofu-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Nozaki in a few of the steps involved in making tofu by hand. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Nozaki in a few of the steps involved in making tofu by hand. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the vagaries of weather and over 200 possible varieties of non-GMO soybeans, there is no ironclad recipe for length of cooking and pressing. “It all depends,” said Amy explaining that she does everything by feel. After the beans are soaked overnight, ground with the help of the shop’s lone machine (a bean grinder), they are cooked in water, then transferred to a hand-operated bean press which liquifies the ground beans into warm soy milk. A natural coagulant, \u003cem>nigari\u003c/em>, is added to the soy milk. Armed with a large paddle, Amy stirred the curds in a huge pot until just the right consistency was achieved, then scooped them into wide rectangular wooden crates, lined with cheesecloth. These are covered with wooden mats and heavy weights for about a half an hour until they reach the desired density. Amy then turns out the scored tofu blocks to bobble in a cool water bath and hand cuts them into cubes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two years ago, the Nozakis added a new product to their line, a softer textured “tofu pudding” which comes with a brown sugar and ginger syrup, a traditional Taiwanese combination. This popular sweet sells out quickly every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many of the customers are regulars who come into the shop armed with their own plastic tubs to transport their delicacies. The Nozakis sell to a few nearby markets but without any preservatives their tofu is at its best for only a few days. A while back, Iron Chef Morimoto visited the shop while he was setting up his restaurant in Napa. When he tasted the Nozakis’ tofu he was impressed with its sweetness and informed them he would serve it at his restaurant as long as they could deliver to Napa. Chester smiled ruefully and explained that he had to turn down the Chef’s request as his tiny family business didn’t have the resources to make such deliveries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batches of the Nozakis’ fresh tofu are produced all day long and usually sell out completely. “Quality is more important than quantity,” Chester said modestly. “Back in the store’s heyday we were producing up to 1600 blocks a day (versus the millions made by automated production companies). But the economic downturn had an impact and now we average 400-500 blocks a day. Our customer base is changing too as elderly Japanese customers are thinning out. But we are getting more Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese consumers as well as a few Caucasians and Latinos.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I took my precious bundle of tofu home, I decided to let its pure fresh taste shine through and so prepared it in the simplest fashion: topped with grated ginger, chopped scallions and a drizzle of soy sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/simple-tofu-dinner.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/simple-tofu-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"The freshest tofu deserves the simplest preparation. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"626\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The freshest tofu deserves the simplest preparation. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Puffy Sweet Treats\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a modest shop down the street from the Nozaki's tofu shop, a long glass case holds jewel-toned gems of sweetness: enticing orbs of pink, mauve, and gold. In the back room of \u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/shueidomanjushop.html\">Shuei-Do Manju Shop\u003c/a>, I met Tom and Judy Kumamaru and learned the secrets behind these traditional Japanese treats. The couple sat amiably across from each other in the humid, sweet-scented room, like they have for 27 years, with a glowing pastel blob of hot rice flour mochi between them, their hands a blur of movement: pinch-stuff-fold-roll-pinch-stuff-fold-roll. They produce 800-1000 sweets a day: puffy pillows of rice flour mochi, glowing green \u003cem>yokan\u003c/em> jelly cubes, strawberry \u003cem>chichidango\u003c/em> or golden baked manju—most stuffed with the traditional red adzuki bean or white lima bean fillings, in a variety of shapes and combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-couple.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-couple.jpg\" alt=\"Judy and Tom Kumamaru have made mochi together for 27 years. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Judy and Tom Kumamaru have made mochi together for 27 years. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before they started making these soft sweet clouds, the couple fabricated other things. Judy was a dental technician fashioning false teeth and Tom manufactured printed circuit boards. With the looming prospect of layoffs in their future, they became interested in the idea of owning their own business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shuei-Do Manju Shop (the name literally means “gathering place”) has been around for 62 years and was established by another husband and wife team: the Ozawas. They ran the business for the first 35 years and were friends with Judy’s parents. One day while the four elders were on a fishing trip, Judy’s parents who were big fans of the store remarked that when the Ozawas retired, maybe one of their children could take over their business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During the ensuing negotiations, the Ozawas promised to train Tom and Judy for the first 6 months of ownership, but there was just one snag. They refused to let them see the back room where the actual labor occurred until the deal was signed. “Maybe they thought we would get scared to see how much work it really took,” quips Judy smiling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tom, who was born in Japan and came to California when he was 4 years old, grew up in Stockton, where his father worked as a gardener and tofu maker. He wasn’t particularly fond of sweets. Now his days are filled with them. The beans for the \u003cem>anko\u003c/em> fillings must be soaked overnight, then cooked, strained and pressed. He cooks the bean fillings, whips the hot rice mochi so it will have the proper elasticity and helps his wife roll out multitudes of little balls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/making-mochi.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83537\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/making-mochi.jpg\" alt=\"Stuff mochi ball with sweet bean filling. Repeat 800 times a day. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuff mochi ball with sweet bean filling. Repeat 800 times a day. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tom and Judy make 18 different kinds of manju and mochi, including a wildly popular variety for the traditional Japanese celebration of “Girls’ Day” in March—\u003cem>sakura\u003c/em> mochi with textured pink rice wrapped in a cherry leaf. Although you can find boxed mochi in stores from Japantown to Trader Joe's, like the Nozakis, the Kumamarus use no preservatives, so their products are at their best for just a few days (but Tom says you can freeze them). They sell to a handful of stores and have a standing order for Apple. Steve Jobs had such an affection for handmade mochi that he told his chef to fly to Japan to procure some. A bit of research turned up Shuei-Do just 10 miles away, where Apple still has a standing order twice a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Converting to machine-made mochi and manju is tempting; we could make maybe 2000 pieces an hour,\" said Tom, \"but then we would lose our uniqueness. It’s important to carry on the tradition of working hard so that Japantown does not lose its special flavor. What makes me happy is seeing how customers react to their first taste,” added Tom, who was impressed to learn that many of his patrons hailed from countries across the globe, including Germany, Australia and Saudi Arabia. His rice flour treats also attract Asian customers, whose own cuisines feature similar rice flour sweets, including Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-inside.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83535\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Mochi balls' sweet bean fillings. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"615\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mochi balls' sweet bean fillings. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The classic Japanese filling is sweetened bean paste, but that doesn’t stop customers from making other requests. “People ask us to fill them with berries or chocolate,” said Judy, “but we prefer to stick to the traditional.” The one concession they’ve made is a crunchy peanut butter-filled mochi that achieves the perfect balance of sweet and salty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps not surprisingly in the 21st century, neither the Nozakis’ nor the Kumamarus’ children (who are all in their 20s) have expressed any interest in taking over their parents’ businesses, so the future of these two cultural gems is uncertain, which makes their traditionally-made tofu and mochi all the more precious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/merch13.html\">\u003cstrong>San Jose Tofu Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n175 Jackson Street\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, 95112\u003cbr>\n(408) 292-7026\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/shueidomanjushop.html\">\u003cstrong>Shuei-Do Manju Shop\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n217 Jackson Street\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, 95112\u003cbr>\n(408) 294-4148\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Get it quick before it's gone! Handmade tofu and mochi sweets in San Jose's Japantown. Two devoted husband and wife teams have been quietly keeping tradition alive for more than 25 years with the sweetest results. No preservatives, no automation, just loving hands and hard work.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1403117973,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":25,"wordCount":1890},"headData":{"title":"Handmade Tofu and Mochi Keep Traditions Alive in San Jose’s Japantown | KQED","description":"Get it quick before it's gone! Handmade tofu and mochi sweets in San Jose's Japantown. Two devoted husband and wife teams have been quietly keeping tradition alive for more than 25 years with the sweetest results. 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Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handmade mochi and manju from Shuei-Do Manju Shop in San Jose Japantown. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Amy Nozaki patted the jiggly block of tofu she has just uncovered after pressing it in a wooden crate and pronounced it “perfect.” She and her husband Chester run \u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/merch13.html\">The San Jose Tofu Company\u003c/a>, which may be the last local shop to make tofu the traditional way, completely by hand. This physically demanding, time-consuming process creates creamy blocks of utter freshness: sweet, silky, slightly nutty bean curd that is as far from those chalky chunks packed with preservatives in plastic tubs as a loaf of Acme's Pain au Levain is from Wonder Bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Jose’s \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org\">Nihon Machi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a long, wide city block, is one of only three Japantowns nationwide. (The others are Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and San Francisco’s Japantown -- which I \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/12/tasting-tour-uncovers-japantown%E2%80%99s-tempting-secrets/\">previously profiled\u003c/a> on an Edible Excursions tasting tour).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83530\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Chester-Collage.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83530\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Chester-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Chester Nozaki, whose grandfather started San Jose Tofu Company. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"503\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chester Nozaki, whose grandfather started San Jose Tofu Company in 1946. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On my recent foray to San Jose’s Jackson Street, nestled among the gift shops, ukulele stores, ramen and sushi spots, I discovered two culinary cultural gems run with devotion by husband and wife teams: the Nozakis and the Kumamarus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The San Jose Tofu Company was started in 1946 by Chester Nozaki’s grandfather and passed down to Chester’s father. Although Chester had worked in the shop as a boy, delivering fresh tofu on his trusty red Radio Flyer wagon, as the second son he had no plans to follow in his father’s footsteps. In fact, he was studying industrial engineering. But when his older brother declined to inherit the tofu company, Chester dropped out of college and stepped in to help his father. He met his future wife, Amy when she was a waitress at a Japanese restaurant down the street from the tofu shop. Amy, originally from Taiwan, turned out to have an innate talent making tofu and eventually joined the family team.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mild-mannered Chester told me about a turning point in his life, “When I was in my 40s, customers began asking me if I was ever going to take over the business.” Emboldened, Chester informed his father that he didn’t want to wait until he was 64 years old to take the reins. As an oblique answer, his father immediately handed over the ledger book and described how he should make payments to vendors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once he was in charge, Chester’s first thought was to automate the business in order to produce more tofu. His father, in his characteristic soft-spoken manner, made it quite clear that this was not an option. Nowadays, Chester is in charge of PR and the business side, while deferring the cooking duties to his wife’s skill and intuition. Amy, clad in boots and apron, deftly navigated the slippery floor in the open kitchen, a simple set-up that allows the steady stream of customers to view the entire tofu-making process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Tofu-Collage.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83531\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Tofu-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Nozaki in a few of the steps involved in making tofu by hand. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Nozaki in a few of the steps involved in making tofu by hand. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the vagaries of weather and over 200 possible varieties of non-GMO soybeans, there is no ironclad recipe for length of cooking and pressing. “It all depends,” said Amy explaining that she does everything by feel. After the beans are soaked overnight, ground with the help of the shop’s lone machine (a bean grinder), they are cooked in water, then transferred to a hand-operated bean press which liquifies the ground beans into warm soy milk. A natural coagulant, \u003cem>nigari\u003c/em>, is added to the soy milk. Armed with a large paddle, Amy stirred the curds in a huge pot until just the right consistency was achieved, then scooped them into wide rectangular wooden crates, lined with cheesecloth. These are covered with wooden mats and heavy weights for about a half an hour until they reach the desired density. Amy then turns out the scored tofu blocks to bobble in a cool water bath and hand cuts them into cubes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two years ago, the Nozakis added a new product to their line, a softer textured “tofu pudding” which comes with a brown sugar and ginger syrup, a traditional Taiwanese combination. This popular sweet sells out quickly every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many of the customers are regulars who come into the shop armed with their own plastic tubs to transport their delicacies. The Nozakis sell to a few nearby markets but without any preservatives their tofu is at its best for only a few days. A while back, Iron Chef Morimoto visited the shop while he was setting up his restaurant in Napa. When he tasted the Nozakis’ tofu he was impressed with its sweetness and informed them he would serve it at his restaurant as long as they could deliver to Napa. Chester smiled ruefully and explained that he had to turn down the Chef’s request as his tiny family business didn’t have the resources to make such deliveries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Batches of the Nozakis’ fresh tofu are produced all day long and usually sell out completely. “Quality is more important than quantity,” Chester said modestly. “Back in the store’s heyday we were producing up to 1600 blocks a day (versus the millions made by automated production companies). But the economic downturn had an impact and now we average 400-500 blocks a day. Our customer base is changing too as elderly Japanese customers are thinning out. But we are getting more Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese consumers as well as a few Caucasians and Latinos.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I took my precious bundle of tofu home, I decided to let its pure fresh taste shine through and so prepared it in the simplest fashion: topped with grated ginger, chopped scallions and a drizzle of soy sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/simple-tofu-dinner.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/simple-tofu-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"The freshest tofu deserves the simplest preparation. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"626\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The freshest tofu deserves the simplest preparation. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Puffy Sweet Treats\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a modest shop down the street from the Nozaki's tofu shop, a long glass case holds jewel-toned gems of sweetness: enticing orbs of pink, mauve, and gold. In the back room of \u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/shueidomanjushop.html\">Shuei-Do Manju Shop\u003c/a>, I met Tom and Judy Kumamaru and learned the secrets behind these traditional Japanese treats. The couple sat amiably across from each other in the humid, sweet-scented room, like they have for 27 years, with a glowing pastel blob of hot rice flour mochi between them, their hands a blur of movement: pinch-stuff-fold-roll-pinch-stuff-fold-roll. They produce 800-1000 sweets a day: puffy pillows of rice flour mochi, glowing green \u003cem>yokan\u003c/em> jelly cubes, strawberry \u003cem>chichidango\u003c/em> or golden baked manju—most stuffed with the traditional red adzuki bean or white lima bean fillings, in a variety of shapes and combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-couple.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-couple.jpg\" alt=\"Judy and Tom Kumamaru have made mochi together for 27 years. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Judy and Tom Kumamaru have made mochi together for 27 years. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before they started making these soft sweet clouds, the couple fabricated other things. Judy was a dental technician fashioning false teeth and Tom manufactured printed circuit boards. With the looming prospect of layoffs in their future, they became interested in the idea of owning their own business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shuei-Do Manju Shop (the name literally means “gathering place”) has been around for 62 years and was established by another husband and wife team: the Ozawas. They ran the business for the first 35 years and were friends with Judy’s parents. One day while the four elders were on a fishing trip, Judy’s parents who were big fans of the store remarked that when the Ozawas retired, maybe one of their children could take over their business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During the ensuing negotiations, the Ozawas promised to train Tom and Judy for the first 6 months of ownership, but there was just one snag. They refused to let them see the back room where the actual labor occurred until the deal was signed. “Maybe they thought we would get scared to see how much work it really took,” quips Judy smiling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tom, who was born in Japan and came to California when he was 4 years old, grew up in Stockton, where his father worked as a gardener and tofu maker. He wasn’t particularly fond of sweets. Now his days are filled with them. The beans for the \u003cem>anko\u003c/em> fillings must be soaked overnight, then cooked, strained and pressed. He cooks the bean fillings, whips the hot rice mochi so it will have the proper elasticity and helps his wife roll out multitudes of little balls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/making-mochi.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83537\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/making-mochi.jpg\" alt=\"Stuff mochi ball with sweet bean filling. Repeat 800 times a day. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuff mochi ball with sweet bean filling. Repeat 800 times a day. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tom and Judy make 18 different kinds of manju and mochi, including a wildly popular variety for the traditional Japanese celebration of “Girls’ Day” in March—\u003cem>sakura\u003c/em> mochi with textured pink rice wrapped in a cherry leaf. Although you can find boxed mochi in stores from Japantown to Trader Joe's, like the Nozakis, the Kumamarus use no preservatives, so their products are at their best for just a few days (but Tom says you can freeze them). They sell to a handful of stores and have a standing order for Apple. Steve Jobs had such an affection for handmade mochi that he told his chef to fly to Japan to procure some. A bit of research turned up Shuei-Do just 10 miles away, where Apple still has a standing order twice a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Converting to machine-made mochi and manju is tempting; we could make maybe 2000 pieces an hour,\" said Tom, \"but then we would lose our uniqueness. It’s important to carry on the tradition of working hard so that Japantown does not lose its special flavor. What makes me happy is seeing how customers react to their first taste,” added Tom, who was impressed to learn that many of his patrons hailed from countries across the globe, including Germany, Australia and Saudi Arabia. His rice flour treats also attract Asian customers, whose own cuisines feature similar rice flour sweets, including Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-inside.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-83535\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/mochi-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Mochi balls' sweet bean fillings. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"615\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mochi balls' sweet bean fillings. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The classic Japanese filling is sweetened bean paste, but that doesn’t stop customers from making other requests. “People ask us to fill them with berries or chocolate,” said Judy, “but we prefer to stick to the traditional.” The one concession they’ve made is a crunchy peanut butter-filled mochi that achieves the perfect balance of sweet and salty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps not surprisingly in the 21st century, neither the Nozakis’ nor the Kumamarus’ children (who are all in their 20s) have expressed any interest in taking over their parents’ businesses, so the future of these two cultural gems is uncertain, which makes their traditionally-made tofu and mochi all the more precious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/merch13.html\">\u003cstrong>San Jose Tofu Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n175 Jackson Street\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, 95112\u003cbr>\n(408) 292-7026\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.japantownsanjose.org/shueidomanjushop.html\">\u003cstrong>Shuei-Do Manju Shop\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n217 Jackson Street\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, 95112\u003cbr>\n(408) 294-4148\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/83526/handmade-tofu-and-mochi-keep-traditions-alive-in-san-joses-japantown","authors":["5283"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_109","bayareabites_752","bayareabites_1653","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_13462","bayareabites_10046","bayareabites_10565","bayareabites_10052","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_13463","bayareabites_13464"],"featImg":"bayareabites_83553","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_72502":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_72502","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"72502","score":null,"sort":[1382532553000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"food-spirituality-celebrating-meskel-with-ethiopians-in-oakland","title":"Food & Spirituality: Celebrating Meskel With Ethiopians in Oakland","publishDate":1382532553,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/116578078&color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ethiopian Christians are righteously proud of their relationship to the religion, stretching back to the first century AD. Of all the Oriental Orthodox branches, theirs is the largest...and arguably, the spiciest. Every year, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.msmedhanealem.org/\">Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral\u003c/a> in East Oakland celebrates the story of how the \"True Cross\" came to Ethiopia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/church-outside600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/church-outside600.jpg\" alt=\"Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72640\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"72644,72645,72647\"]\u003cbr>\nInside the church, big screens project the verses the priests are singing, for the congregants to follow along, in the ancient language of \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge%27ez_language\">Ge’ez\u003c/a>, as well as English. Paintings of Jesus and Mary adorn the walls. Some look decidedly European, others East African. Women, dressed in white linen wrap dresses called \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=habesha+libs&client=firefox-a&hs=sS0&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=NTJkUvTZH8aTiQKAuYHIBQ&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1342&bih=669#q=habesha+libs&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&imgdii=_\">\u003cem>habesha libs\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, bow their heads, kneel and prostrate themselves on the carpets laid on the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72599\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/worshipping-church1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/worshipping-church1000.jpg\" alt=\"Women worshipping inside the church. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72599\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women worshipping inside the church. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This day, the church is hosting a capacity crowd of 500 people, because this is \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meskel\">Meskel\u003c/a>, one of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/ethiopia-celebrates-meskel-christian-holiday-all-its-own-yellow-flowers-blazing-bonfires-photos\">biggest holidays\u003c/a> on the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. As with many religious congregations, the numbers of “casual” visitors swell on days like these, and the church is ready to throw a big welcoming party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the service goes on upstairs, downstairs in the kitchen, a dozen women prepare lunch. To raise money for the church they sell prepared meals once a month and on special holidays. Wearing crinkly plastic gloves, they chop beef into bite-sized pieces, building a mountain of meat on the counter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72643\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000.jpg\" alt=\"Women in the church kitchen prepare the meat for the festival's meal. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72643\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women in the church kitchen prepare the meat for the festival's meal. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"72675,72677,72676\"]\u003cbr>\nMulu Reda of San Pablo explains that once this is all chopped, it’ll be marinated in a spice mix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We call it \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>,” she says.” The base includes olive oil, salt and Ethiopian honey wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recipes for \u003ca href=\"http://thespiceisland.blogspot.com/2010/05/awaze.html\">\u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>\u003c/a> vary widely, something that’s true for recipes in general in Ethiopia, where cooking traditions are handed down in the home from mother to daughter. Many cooks mix in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbere\">\u003cem>berbere\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, itself a spice mixture including garlic, ginger, pepper -- and at least one spice Reda brought herself from the markets of Ethiopia’s capital city, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addis_Ababa\">Addis Ababa\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She holds up a massive plastic bag filled with fabulously fragrant coriander.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is so concentrated!” she says, pulling a handful from the bag. “Taste it. Tastes good.” Then she proceeds to grind it, fresh, for the \u003ca href=\"http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/14/food/la-fo-raw-meat-rec1-20110714\">\u003cem>kitfo\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, ground beef served raw, mixed with clarified butter -- and a spice mix that includes birds eye chili peppers so hot they numb your lips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72593\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mulu-spicegrinding600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mulu-spicegrinding600.jpg\" alt=\"Mulu Reda grinding coriander. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72593\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mulu Reda grinding coriander. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There will also be \u003ca href=\"http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/03/beef-tibs-berbere-ethiopian-african-recipe.html\">\u003cem>tibis\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, cubes of beef marinated in rosemary, garlic, onion and jalepeño pepper the women will fry up outside in the parking lot to order when lunch is served.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tomatochopping-ethiopiankitchen1000f.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tomatochopping-ethiopiankitchen1000f.jpg\" alt=\"Women prep tomatoes for a salad in the church kitchen. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72652\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women prep tomatoes for a salad in the church kitchen. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At another counter, women chop up tomatoes for a salad, and on the stove, different pots hold red lentils and collard greens, each simmering with garlic, olive oil, onions and jalepeño peppers, too. The smells are exciting, and the atmosphere is bubbly. Pretty soon, somebody starts singing hymns and the rest of the women join in as they chop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[youtube //www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0sRNHQ01pA]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zee Mekonnen takes a little coffee break to talk with me. She fled Ethiopia for Oakland 17 years ago, after her husband was killed in a political conflict. Mekonnen had to raise three children all by herself in a new country. Here, she finds community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000m.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000m.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael Myrow interviews Zee Mekonnen in the church kitchen during the meat preparation.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72654\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachael Myrow interviews Zee Mekonnen in the church kitchen during the meat preparation. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I’m so happy when, every Sunday, ooooh, I can’t wait!” she exclaims and laughs. “We meet friends here, get together, and you know?” She sings in the church choir, in addition to volunteering in the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ethiopia is a predominantly Christian country, stretching back to pre-colonial days, and the varieties of Christianity they practice are distinctively East African. Even Meskel is unique to Ethiopia. Back in the fourth century, Saint Helena is said to have set out to the Holy Land, looking for the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, the “True Cross.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like the recipes, the stories explaining Meskel vary, but a fair summation might be Saint Helena had a dream in which she was told to burn incense and watch where the smoke curled to hit the ground. She did so, and found the True Cross, or Meskel, and she brought it back to Ethiopia. Later today, after the feast, the priests will say prayers around a bundle of pine branches topped with sunflowers and set it on fire in a ceremonial reenactment of the story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodline-kid-pizza1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodline-kid-pizza1000.jpg\" alt=\"The line for lunch. Traditional Ethiopian food was served along with pizza for the kids. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72664\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The line for lunch. Traditional Ethiopian food was served along with pizza for the kids. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"72659,72660,72673\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But first, lunch. After four hours in church, people are hungry. They line up in the parking lot to enjoy the kitfo, tibs, \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Ethiopian-Lentil-Stew\">red lentils\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://brundo.com/Recipes.html#collard\">collard greens\u003c/a>, tomato salad, and a homemade fresh cheese called \u003cem>ayeb\u003c/em>. Made from buttermilk, it tastes a lot like a dry cottage cheese. Everything is scooped up with \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injera\">\u003cem>injera\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a spongy bread made with brown teff, barley, and wheat. Its tang beautifully complements the stewed meats and vegetables of Ethiopian cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/injera-rolled1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/injera-rolled1000.jpg\" alt=\"Injera - Ethiopian bread that is used to eat the food with the hands. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Injera - Ethiopian bread that is used to eat the food with the hands. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But if the grown-ups are thrilling to the traditional food on offer, the menu reveals concessions to the influence of American cuisine on the children. The kids down cheese pizza, hot dogs and soda before heading for the bouncy house. Their elders seem to accept it with bemused resignation, while they sip fresh brewed coffee and eat popcorn (as it’s done in Ethiopia these days).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72663\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/coffee-ceremony1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/coffee-ceremony1000.jpg\" alt=\"Zafu Belete performs Ethiopian coffee ceremony with popcorn. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72663\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zafu Belete performs Ethiopian coffee ceremony with popcorn. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Solomon Obolu, a science professor at Cal State East Bay and Laney College, brings his children here on weekends. His ex-wife moved to Davis, where there’s no Ethiopian Orthodox church. He could drive to the church in Sacramento, but this is the church that feels like home to his son and daughter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You know, they have their cousins here,” he says. “They play here. It’s a nice community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2010 US Census figures shows nearly 4,000 Ethiopians have established themselves in \u003ca href=\"http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_SF4/B01003/0400000US06%7C0500000US06001%7C0500000US06013%7C0500000US06041%7C0500000US06055%7C0500000US06075%7C0500000US06081%7C0500000US06085%7C0500000US06095%7C0500000US06097%7C1600000US0668000/popgroup~565\">Alameda County\u003c/a> over the last four decades, but some suspect the true numbers are much larger. Rebecca Lakew of the \u003ca href=\"http://ethiopianccc.org/\">Ethiopian Cultural Community Center\u003c/a> in Oakland believes many Ethiopians may be marking off “black” or “African American” on census forms. Whatever the exact numbers, the Ethiopian community is also growing in Santa Clara County, especially in and around San Jose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral draws people from all over the region, from as far away as Davis. Church officials say they’ve bought land to build a bigger church, big enough to accommodate 1,000 people, and an expanded Sunday school for the children, where they can learn the religion and language of their parents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cross-burn1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cross-burn1000.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing the cross to be burned. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72656\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparing the cross to be burned. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/bishop-fire1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/bishop-fire1000.jpg\" alt=\"The bishop Abune Melketsedek and priests begin the ceremony of the burning of the cross. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bishop Abune Melketsedek and priests begin the ceremony of the burning of the cross. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the sun sets, the priests go round the fabric-wrapped branches, stretching ten feet high. The men wave crosses and chant prayers. iPhones light up across the parking lot. The bishop set the branches on fire, thick smoke billows up and people begin to dance and sing in joyous celebration. It looks like \u003ca href=\"http://www.burningman.com/\">Burning Man\u003c/a>: the Ethiopian version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[youtube //www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYHtPPJvzw4]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a small selection of Ethiopian Restaurants in the Bay Area, reflecting how widely the community has established itself beyond Oakland -- and how expansive Ethiopian-American cuisine has become. Naturally, you'll have recommendations to add. Please feel free to provide them in the comments section.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.my-abyssinia.com/\">Abyssinia\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com/\">Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cafecolucci.com/\">Cafe Colucci\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com/\">Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://shebapianolounge.com/\">Sheba Piano Lounge\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yayurestaurant.com/\">YaYu\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zenirestaurant.com/\">Zeni\u003c/a> (San Jose)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Meskel is one of the biggest holidays on the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. As with many religious congregations, the numbers of “casual” visitors swell on days like these, and the Medhani Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Church is ready to throw a big welcoming party.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1437072940,"stats":{"hasAudio":true,"hasVideo":true,"hasChartOrMap":true,"iframeSrcs":["https://w.soundcloud.com/player/"],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":true,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":29,"wordCount":1411},"headData":{"title":"Food & Spirituality: Celebrating Meskel With Ethiopians in Oakland | KQED","description":"Meskel is one of the biggest holidays on the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. As with many religious congregations, the numbers of “casual” visitors swell on days like these, and the Medhani Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Church is ready to throw a big welcoming party.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Food & Spirituality: Celebrating Meskel With Ethiopians in Oakland","datePublished":"2013-10-23T12:49:13.000Z","dateModified":"2015-07-16T18:55:40.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"72502 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=72502","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/10/23/food-spirituality-celebrating-meskel-with-ethiopians-in-oakland/","disqusTitle":"Food & Spirituality: Celebrating Meskel With Ethiopians in Oakland","path":"/bayareabites/72502/food-spirituality-celebrating-meskel-with-ethiopians-in-oakland","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/116578078&color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ethiopian Christians are righteously proud of their relationship to the religion, stretching back to the first century AD. Of all the Oriental Orthodox branches, theirs is the largest...and arguably, the spiciest. Every year, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.msmedhanealem.org/\">Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral\u003c/a> in East Oakland celebrates the story of how the \"True Cross\" came to Ethiopia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/church-outside600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/church-outside600.jpg\" alt=\"Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72640\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"72644,72645,72647","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nInside the church, big screens project the verses the priests are singing, for the congregants to follow along, in the ancient language of \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge%27ez_language\">Ge’ez\u003c/a>, as well as English. Paintings of Jesus and Mary adorn the walls. Some look decidedly European, others East African. Women, dressed in white linen wrap dresses called \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=habesha+libs&client=firefox-a&hs=sS0&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=NTJkUvTZH8aTiQKAuYHIBQ&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1342&bih=669#q=habesha+libs&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&imgdii=_\">\u003cem>habesha libs\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, bow their heads, kneel and prostrate themselves on the carpets laid on the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72599\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/worshipping-church1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/worshipping-church1000.jpg\" alt=\"Women worshipping inside the church. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72599\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women worshipping inside the church. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This day, the church is hosting a capacity crowd of 500 people, because this is \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meskel\">Meskel\u003c/a>, one of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/ethiopia-celebrates-meskel-christian-holiday-all-its-own-yellow-flowers-blazing-bonfires-photos\">biggest holidays\u003c/a> on the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. As with many religious congregations, the numbers of “casual” visitors swell on days like these, and the church is ready to throw a big welcoming party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the service goes on upstairs, downstairs in the kitchen, a dozen women prepare lunch. To raise money for the church they sell prepared meals once a month and on special holidays. Wearing crinkly plastic gloves, they chop beef into bite-sized pieces, building a mountain of meat on the counter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72643\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000.jpg\" alt=\"Women in the church kitchen prepare the meat for the festival's meal. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72643\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women in the church kitchen prepare the meat for the festival's meal. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"72675,72677,72676","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nMulu Reda of San Pablo explains that once this is all chopped, it’ll be marinated in a spice mix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We call it \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>,” she says.” The base includes olive oil, salt and Ethiopian honey wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recipes for \u003ca href=\"http://thespiceisland.blogspot.com/2010/05/awaze.html\">\u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>\u003c/a> vary widely, something that’s true for recipes in general in Ethiopia, where cooking traditions are handed down in the home from mother to daughter. Many cooks mix in \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbere\">\u003cem>berbere\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, itself a spice mixture including garlic, ginger, pepper -- and at least one spice Reda brought herself from the markets of Ethiopia’s capital city, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addis_Ababa\">Addis Ababa\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She holds up a massive plastic bag filled with fabulously fragrant coriander.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is so concentrated!” she says, pulling a handful from the bag. “Taste it. Tastes good.” Then she proceeds to grind it, fresh, for the \u003ca href=\"http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/14/food/la-fo-raw-meat-rec1-20110714\">\u003cem>kitfo\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, ground beef served raw, mixed with clarified butter -- and a spice mix that includes birds eye chili peppers so hot they numb your lips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72593\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mulu-spicegrinding600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/mulu-spicegrinding600.jpg\" alt=\"Mulu Reda grinding coriander. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72593\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mulu Reda grinding coriander. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There will also be \u003ca href=\"http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/03/beef-tibs-berbere-ethiopian-african-recipe.html\">\u003cem>tibis\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, cubes of beef marinated in rosemary, garlic, onion and jalepeño pepper the women will fry up outside in the parking lot to order when lunch is served.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tomatochopping-ethiopiankitchen1000f.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/tomatochopping-ethiopiankitchen1000f.jpg\" alt=\"Women prep tomatoes for a salad in the church kitchen. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72652\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women prep tomatoes for a salad in the church kitchen. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At another counter, women chop up tomatoes for a salad, and on the stove, different pots hold red lentils and collard greens, each simmering with garlic, olive oil, onions and jalepeño peppers, too. The smells are exciting, and the atmosphere is bubbly. Pretty soon, somebody starts singing hymns and the rest of the women join in as they chop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/I0sRNHQ01pA'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/I0sRNHQ01pA'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zee Mekonnen takes a little coffee break to talk with me. She fled Ethiopia for Oakland 17 years ago, after her husband was killed in a political conflict. Mekonnen had to raise three children all by herself in a new country. Here, she finds community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000m.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cookingmeat-ethiopiankitchen1000m.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael Myrow interviews Zee Mekonnen in the church kitchen during the meat preparation.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72654\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachael Myrow interviews Zee Mekonnen in the church kitchen during the meat preparation. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I’m so happy when, every Sunday, ooooh, I can’t wait!” she exclaims and laughs. “We meet friends here, get together, and you know?” She sings in the church choir, in addition to volunteering in the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ethiopia is a predominantly Christian country, stretching back to pre-colonial days, and the varieties of Christianity they practice are distinctively East African. Even Meskel is unique to Ethiopia. Back in the fourth century, Saint Helena is said to have set out to the Holy Land, looking for the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, the “True Cross.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like the recipes, the stories explaining Meskel vary, but a fair summation might be Saint Helena had a dream in which she was told to burn incense and watch where the smoke curled to hit the ground. She did so, and found the True Cross, or Meskel, and she brought it back to Ethiopia. Later today, after the feast, the priests will say prayers around a bundle of pine branches topped with sunflowers and set it on fire in a ceremonial reenactment of the story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodline-kid-pizza1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/foodline-kid-pizza1000.jpg\" alt=\"The line for lunch. Traditional Ethiopian food was served along with pizza for the kids. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72664\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The line for lunch. Traditional Ethiopian food was served along with pizza for the kids. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"72659,72660,72673","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But first, lunch. After four hours in church, people are hungry. They line up in the parking lot to enjoy the kitfo, tibs, \u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Ethiopian-Lentil-Stew\">red lentils\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://brundo.com/Recipes.html#collard\">collard greens\u003c/a>, tomato salad, and a homemade fresh cheese called \u003cem>ayeb\u003c/em>. Made from buttermilk, it tastes a lot like a dry cottage cheese. Everything is scooped up with \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injera\">\u003cem>injera\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a spongy bread made with brown teff, barley, and wheat. Its tang beautifully complements the stewed meats and vegetables of Ethiopian cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/injera-rolled1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/injera-rolled1000.jpg\" alt=\"Injera - Ethiopian bread that is used to eat the food with the hands. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Injera - Ethiopian bread that is used to eat the food with the hands. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But if the grown-ups are thrilling to the traditional food on offer, the menu reveals concessions to the influence of American cuisine on the children. The kids down cheese pizza, hot dogs and soda before heading for the bouncy house. Their elders seem to accept it with bemused resignation, while they sip fresh brewed coffee and eat popcorn (as it’s done in Ethiopia these days).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72663\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/coffee-ceremony1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/coffee-ceremony1000.jpg\" alt=\"Zafu Belete performs Ethiopian coffee ceremony with popcorn. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72663\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zafu Belete performs Ethiopian coffee ceremony with popcorn. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Solomon Obolu, a science professor at Cal State East Bay and Laney College, brings his children here on weekends. His ex-wife moved to Davis, where there’s no Ethiopian Orthodox church. He could drive to the church in Sacramento, but this is the church that feels like home to his son and daughter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You know, they have their cousins here,” he says. “They play here. It’s a nice community.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>2010 US Census figures shows nearly 4,000 Ethiopians have established themselves in \u003ca href=\"http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_SF4/B01003/0400000US06%7C0500000US06001%7C0500000US06013%7C0500000US06041%7C0500000US06055%7C0500000US06075%7C0500000US06081%7C0500000US06085%7C0500000US06095%7C0500000US06097%7C1600000US0668000/popgroup~565\">Alameda County\u003c/a> over the last four decades, but some suspect the true numbers are much larger. Rebecca Lakew of the \u003ca href=\"http://ethiopianccc.org/\">Ethiopian Cultural Community Center\u003c/a> in Oakland believes many Ethiopians may be marking off “black” or “African American” on census forms. Whatever the exact numbers, the Ethiopian community is also growing in Santa Clara County, especially in and around San Jose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mekane Selam Medanialm Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral draws people from all over the region, from as far away as Davis. Church officials say they’ve bought land to build a bigger church, big enough to accommodate 1,000 people, and an expanded Sunday school for the children, where they can learn the religion and language of their parents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cross-burn1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/cross-burn1000.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing the cross to be burned. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72656\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparing the cross to be burned. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/bishop-fire1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/10/bishop-fire1000.jpg\" alt=\"The bishop Abune Melketsedek and priests begin the ceremony of the burning of the cross. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bishop Abune Melketsedek and priests begin the ceremony of the burning of the cross. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the sun sets, the priests go round the fabric-wrapped branches, stretching ten feet high. The men wave crosses and chant prayers. iPhones light up across the parking lot. The bishop set the branches on fire, thick smoke billows up and people begin to dance and sing in joyous celebration. It looks like \u003ca href=\"http://www.burningman.com/\">Burning Man\u003c/a>: the Ethiopian version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/tYHtPPJvzw4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/tYHtPPJvzw4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a small selection of Ethiopian Restaurants in the Bay Area, reflecting how widely the community has established itself beyond Oakland -- and how expansive Ethiopian-American cuisine has become. Naturally, you'll have recommendations to add. Please feel free to provide them in the comments section.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.my-abyssinia.com/\">Abyssinia\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com/\">Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cafecolucci.com/\">Cafe Colucci\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com/\">Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://shebapianolounge.com/\">Sheba Piano Lounge\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yayurestaurant.com/\">YaYu\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zenirestaurant.com/\">Zeni\u003c/a> (San Jose)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/72502/food-spirituality-celebrating-meskel-with-ethiopians-in-oakland","authors":["251","5014"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_12493","bayareabites_1763","bayareabites_45","bayareabites_34"],"tags":["bayareabites_10908","bayareabites_9860","bayareabites_12592","bayareabites_8466","bayareabites_10651","bayareabites_10160","bayareabites_12594","bayareabites_14757","bayareabites_14752","bayareabites_12595"],"featImg":"bayareabites_72642","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_46417":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_46417","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"46417","score":null,"sort":[1343660422000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"ramen-roundup-part-2","title":"Ramen Roundup Part 2","publishDate":1343660422,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>I realized with my \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/06/ramen-roundup/\">last roundup of ramen joints\u003c/a> in the Bay Area that I was only scratching the surface. It seems like ramen is the new obsession around these parts, and noodle lovers have their staunch favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ramen in the Bay Area may not be the “fast food” item it is in Japan, but it’s certainly not a fussy meal, though extremely customizable. With that rich meaty broth and chewy noodles, and fixings like hardboiled eggs, corn, and dried seaweed (nori), it’s a complete comfort food meal in a bowl. In Japan, ramen noodle houses are as common as pizza joints are in the States. It’s a cheap, filling, and delicious way for them to satisfy their hunger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So here are four more places on the Peninsula and in the South Bay I visited recently. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Club-Garlic-Kimchi-Ramen560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Club-Garlic-Kimchi-Ramen560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen\" title=\"Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46422\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen with Pork\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen Club -- Burlingame\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThis restaurant’s ramen is by no means the best, but it’s a good, fun bowl of noodles. I say fun because the Garlic Kimchi Ramen with Pork is not exactly authentic, but good and tasty. I loved the zesty crunch from the spicy kimchi cabbage and the added kick of the hot sauce on top. The texture of the noodles is good and chewy but not soggy. However, the broth and the pork are lackluster. Still, it’s a good version of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenclub.com/\">Ramen Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n723 California Drive\u003cbr>\nBurlingame, CA 94010\u003cbr>\n(650) 347-3690\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Parlor-Spicy-Pork-with-Soft-Shell-Crab-and-Black-Garlic560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Parlor-Spicy-Pork-with-Soft-Shell-Crab-and-Black-Garlic560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\" title=\"Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46423\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen Parlor -- San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIf you’ve been to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/06/ramen-roundup/\">Santa Ramen or Dojo Ramen\u003c/a> in San Mateo, you’ll love this place. Ramen Parlor is owned by the same folks as Santa and Dojo, and is the newest of the three. Though it’s not as popular or as good as Dojo, it is definitely a strong second, and certainly my favorite on this list. Their specialty is infusing spicy seafood elements into their broth like lobster oil, or fried soft shell crab. I ordered the Ramen with Tonkatsu (pork) Broth and Soft Shell Crab, spicy of course. Along with all those fun flavors, it comes with a glistening, buttery, full-fat slice of pork belly, pungent black garlic oil, and a creamy, perfectly cooked hard boiled egg. It is delicious, bold, innovative and every element was cooked to perfection. Heaven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-parlor-san-mateo\">Ramen Parlor\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n901 South B Street\u003cbr>\nSan Mateo, CA 94401\u003cbr>\n(650) 344-9728\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Santouka-Spicy-Miso-Pork-Ramen560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Santouka-Spicy-Miso-Pork-Ramen560.jpg\" alt=\"Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\" title=\"Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46425\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santouka Ramen -- San Jose\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSantouka is a popular Japanese ramen chain restaurant, and this is their only franchised Bay Area outpost. Located inside the Japanese Mitsuwa Marketplace strip mall as part of a mini-food court, it’s as close to a fast food ramen place as you can get around here. The ramen noodles have that ideal chewy-but-not-soggy texture and the broth has good depth. However, I suspect it was full of MSG since I came away later that day with some serious thirst and a slight headache. And the portion itself was very small. My American palate, unfortunately, is used to a serving double the size of what they gave me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.santouka.co.jp/en/index.html\">Santouka\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLocated in the Mitsuwa Marketplace\u003cbr>\n675 Saratoga Avenue\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95129\u003cbr>\n(408) 446-1101\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ryowa-Roasted-Sesame-Ramen-with-Pork560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ryowa-Roasted-Sesame-Ramen-with-Pork560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\" title=\"Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46424\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen House Ryowa -- Mountain View\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n“Ryowa” apparently means sesame, so I’d be remiss not to order the specialty of the house. Out of the four places I went to, this was both the most authentically Japanese in setting (bar seating, very fast food-like atmosphere) and straightforward in terms of the food. The broth and noodles were both reliably good, but nothing to write home about. Although I loved that the ramen is served with a side of gyoza dumplings, which apparently is what they do in Japan. It makes for a nicely rounded meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-house-ryowa-mountain-view\">Ramen House Ryowa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n859 Villa Street\u003cbr>\nMountain View, CA 94041\u003cbr>\n(650) 965-8829\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Feel free to add your own recommendations in the comments section. \u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Elaine Wu continues her quest for exceptional ramen in the Bay Area and profiles four more places on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1343406793,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":18,"wordCount":692},"headData":{"title":"Ramen Roundup Part 2 | KQED","description":"Elaine Wu continues her quest for exceptional ramen in the Bay Area and profiles four more places on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Ramen Roundup Part 2","datePublished":"2012-07-30T15:00:22.000Z","dateModified":"2012-07-27T16:33:13.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"46417 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=46417","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/07/30/ramen-roundup-part-2/","disqusTitle":"Ramen Roundup Part 2","path":"/bayareabites/46417/ramen-roundup-part-2","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>I realized with my \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/06/ramen-roundup/\">last roundup of ramen joints\u003c/a> in the Bay Area that I was only scratching the surface. It seems like ramen is the new obsession around these parts, and noodle lovers have their staunch favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ramen in the Bay Area may not be the “fast food” item it is in Japan, but it’s certainly not a fussy meal, though extremely customizable. With that rich meaty broth and chewy noodles, and fixings like hardboiled eggs, corn, and dried seaweed (nori), it’s a complete comfort food meal in a bowl. In Japan, ramen noodle houses are as common as pizza joints are in the States. It’s a cheap, filling, and delicious way for them to satisfy their hunger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So here are four more places on the Peninsula and in the South Bay I visited recently. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Club-Garlic-Kimchi-Ramen560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Club-Garlic-Kimchi-Ramen560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen\" title=\"Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46422\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen Club Garlic Kimchi Ramen with Pork\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen Club -- Burlingame\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThis restaurant’s ramen is by no means the best, but it’s a good, fun bowl of noodles. I say fun because the Garlic Kimchi Ramen with Pork is not exactly authentic, but good and tasty. I loved the zesty crunch from the spicy kimchi cabbage and the added kick of the hot sauce on top. The texture of the noodles is good and chewy but not soggy. However, the broth and the pork are lackluster. Still, it’s a good version of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenclub.com/\">Ramen Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n723 California Drive\u003cbr>\nBurlingame, CA 94010\u003cbr>\n(650) 347-3690\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Parlor-Spicy-Pork-with-Soft-Shell-Crab-and-Black-Garlic560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ramen-Parlor-Spicy-Pork-with-Soft-Shell-Crab-and-Black-Garlic560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\" title=\"Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46423\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen Parlor Spicy Pork with Soft Shell Crab and Black Garlic\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen Parlor -- San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIf you’ve been to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/06/ramen-roundup/\">Santa Ramen or Dojo Ramen\u003c/a> in San Mateo, you’ll love this place. Ramen Parlor is owned by the same folks as Santa and Dojo, and is the newest of the three. Though it’s not as popular or as good as Dojo, it is definitely a strong second, and certainly my favorite on this list. Their specialty is infusing spicy seafood elements into their broth like lobster oil, or fried soft shell crab. I ordered the Ramen with Tonkatsu (pork) Broth and Soft Shell Crab, spicy of course. Along with all those fun flavors, it comes with a glistening, buttery, full-fat slice of pork belly, pungent black garlic oil, and a creamy, perfectly cooked hard boiled egg. It is delicious, bold, innovative and every element was cooked to perfection. Heaven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-parlor-san-mateo\">Ramen Parlor\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n901 South B Street\u003cbr>\nSan Mateo, CA 94401\u003cbr>\n(650) 344-9728\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Santouka-Spicy-Miso-Pork-Ramen560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Santouka-Spicy-Miso-Pork-Ramen560.jpg\" alt=\"Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\" title=\"Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46425\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Santouka Spicy Miso Pork Ramen\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santouka Ramen -- San Jose\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSantouka is a popular Japanese ramen chain restaurant, and this is their only franchised Bay Area outpost. Located inside the Japanese Mitsuwa Marketplace strip mall as part of a mini-food court, it’s as close to a fast food ramen place as you can get around here. The ramen noodles have that ideal chewy-but-not-soggy texture and the broth has good depth. However, I suspect it was full of MSG since I came away later that day with some serious thirst and a slight headache. And the portion itself was very small. My American palate, unfortunately, is used to a serving double the size of what they gave me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.santouka.co.jp/en/index.html\">Santouka\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLocated in the Mitsuwa Marketplace\u003cbr>\n675 Saratoga Avenue\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95129\u003cbr>\n(408) 446-1101\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ryowa-Roasted-Sesame-Ramen-with-Pork560.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2012/07/Ryowa-Roasted-Sesame-Ramen-with-Pork560.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\" title=\"Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46424\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ramen House Ryowa Roasted Sesame Ramen with Pork\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramen House Ryowa -- Mountain View\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n“Ryowa” apparently means sesame, so I’d be remiss not to order the specialty of the house. Out of the four places I went to, this was both the most authentically Japanese in setting (bar seating, very fast food-like atmosphere) and straightforward in terms of the food. The broth and noodles were both reliably good, but nothing to write home about. Although I loved that the ramen is served with a side of gyoza dumplings, which apparently is what they do in Japan. 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