South Bay Area
🍜Discover what's good in the South Bay this week — community-picked, locally loved, and ranked by your votes.
Bone Marrow Pho at Pho Ha
48-hour broth, charred ginger, silky bone marrow — this bowl is absolutely next level and worth every penny.
Hojicha Tiramisu at Koi Palace
Roasted green tea soaked ladyfingers, cloud-like mascarpone, zero sweetness regrets.
Duck Confit Birria at Casa Nueva
French technique meets Mexican soul — the consomme alone is worth the drive out to Santana Row.
Off-Menu Garlic Noodles at Thiên Long
Ask for the garlic noodles — they are not on the menu but they will make them. Buttery, garlicky perfection.
Nduja Clam Pizza at Forni
They brought back the cult clam pizza with a spicy nduja upgrade — locals are going absolutely feral.
Yuzu Highball at Bar Noma
Bright yuzu, house-made ginger syrup, Japanese whisky — the cocktail San Jose has been waiting for.
Ube Soft Serve at Icicles
Limited-edition ube soft serve only through March. Creamy, not too sweet, and that purple color is gorgeous.
Matcha Croissant at Voyager
Flaky, buttery, with a bitter matcha glaze that balances perfectly. Pairs amazing with their cortado.
Churro Ice Cream Sandwich at Luna
Warm churro pressed into an ice cream sandwich with dulce de leche. Messy and glorious. Weekends only.
Thai Tea Flight at Farmhouse Kitchen
Classic, ube, and matcha Thai tea versions side by side. Great for sharing and the presentation is beautiful.