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Shanghai Flavor ShopSunnyvale, CA · 10/27/2006

Excellent fried pork buns

Their “sen jian bao” (I have no idea what the correct pinyin is) is superb. They’re the pan frie...

  • 4 star rating
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Tres Potrillos TaqueriaSunnyvale, CA · 10/27/2006

You're better off going to Chavez

I don’t know how this store survives when the taqueria inside Chavez Supermarket (next door) is so much bett...

  • 2 star rating
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Kampai HouseSunnyvale, CA · 10/27/2006

Looks good, tastes okay

With a selection in the Bay Area that includes Tanto, Gochi, and Yume-Ya, this place is not worth coming to. It...

  • 3 star rating
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Il PostaleSunnyvale, CA · 10/27/2006

Come here for pasta and risotto

The entrees are not very good, but you’ll do well to order the pasta and seafood risotto.

  • 3 star rating
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Hobee'sSunnyvale, CA · 10/27/2006

Worst Hobees

I agree with the other poster. This Hobees does not stand up to the other ones I’ve been to. It’s also...

  • 1 star rating
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The TreehouseStanford, CA · 10/25/2006

Decent Mexican conveniently located on Stanford campus

I’ve been eating the same item on the menu everytime I go to the Treehouse, so I can’t say how good th...

  • 3 star rating
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Gelato Classico Italian Ice CreamMountain View, CA · 10/24/2006

the only gelato around, but not that great

This is the only ice cream place selling gelato that I’ve found on the Peninsula so far. It’s decent, ...

  • 2 star rating
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Cafe BorroneMenlo Park, CA · 10/23/2006

People watch and chat outdoors

Borrone’s is a trendy coffee shop that anyone who grew up on the peninsula has probably been to at least onc...

  • 4 star rating
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Amber India RestaurantMountain View, CA · 10/18/2006

Good lunch buffet (but a little pricey)

Amber has a great lunch buffet. I’ve been here more times than I care to admit when I was with HP in Palo A...

  • 4 star rating
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Amber India RestaurantMountain View, CA · 10/18/2006

Best Indian food in Bay Area?

Amber India serves North Indian food in a tiny, cheap-looking strip mall off of El Camino. If you like Indian foo...

  • 5 star rating
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MI Ranchito TaqueriaSan Carlos, CA · 10/13/2006

Great Mexican with free chips & salsa

This is a great, casual Mexican restaurant in San Carlos. They have all the standard Mexican food selections with ...

  • 4 star rating
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Three Seasons RestaurantPalo Alto, CA · 10/12/2006

Tasty Fancy Vietnamese food

This isn’t your typical Vietnamese pho place…this restaurant is fancier and more expensive. They have ...

  • 4 star rating
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La Costena Grocery StoreMountain View, CA · 10/10/2006

Carne asada burritos!!

I don’t really like burritos, but I make an exception for La Costena’s carne asada burritos. And they...

  • 4 star rating
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Sono SushiMountain View, CA · 10/08/2006

Best Sushi in Mountain View

This is the best sushi for your money in Mountain View. The fish is always fresh with the perfect amount of wasab...

  • 5 star rating
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Country Gourmet RestaurantsMountain View, CA · 10/08/2006

Great brunch place

Country Gourmet is a great place for brunch…they have a regular menu and daily specials with different ingre...

  • 5 star rating
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ChelokababiSunnyvale, CA · 10/07/2006

good but pricey

the food was really good, but i went for lunch and was amazed that there weren’t any lunch specials! so it&#...

  • 4 star rating
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Sneha South & North IndianSunnyvale, CA · 10/06/2006

food food at a great price

they’ve changed their name to grand indian buffet i think. but anyhow….it’s good! plenty of sele...

  • 4 star rating
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Hobee'sSunnyvale, CA · 10/06/2006

Egg McMoldy

Ok, I’m usually a big fan of Hobee’s and their blueberry coffecake… and I still am. But at this ...

  • 1 star rating
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Amici's East Coast PizzeriaMountain View, CA · 10/06/2006

Good thin crust pizzas

If you love thin crust, you’ll love Amici’s. Actually if you love pizza in general, you’ll love ...

  • 4 star rating
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Los Altos TaqueriaMountain View, CA · 10/05/2006

Super burritos are HUGE

I almost couldn’t finish their super burrito, but I still did because it was too good.Authentic Mexic...

  • 4 star rating
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Il PostaleSunnyvale, CA · 10/05/2006

sophisticated but not pretentious

il postale is one of the few upscale italian restaurants in sunnyvale that i know of. it’s on the pricey sid...

  • 4 star rating
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Fuki SushiPalo Alto, CA · 10/05/2006

Good Japanese, but overpriced

Generally good Japanese food, but I would rather go to one of the places in downtown Mountain View for much more r...

  • 2 star rating
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BoardwalkLos Altos, CA · 10/05/2006

Great hangout and grill/pizza place

Great place to grab a burger or some pizza with a bunch of friends. There are multiple big screen TVs to catch a g...

  • 4 star rating
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Taqueria Los CharrosMountain View, CA · 10/05/2006

Great Value Mexican

A solid choice of quesadillas, burritos, carne asada dishes, and tacos. Meals will generally be under $10. Good, c...

  • 4 star rating
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Il PostaleSunnyvale, CA · 10/04/2006

Gotta try the Risotto!

Il Postale is a nice Italian restaurant in downtown Sunnyvale. They’ve done a great job of creating an exce...

  • 5 star rating
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Tres Potrillos TaqueriaSunnyvale, CA · 10/04/2006

Typical taqueria with great food

Tres Potrillos is another non-descript stripmall taqueria. It is quite spacious and has lots of tables to sit at. ...

  • 3 star rating
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Kampai HouseSunnyvale, CA · 10/03/2006

Great presentation, food is not bad, but a bit pricey

Due to the fact that it’s located on El Camino in the not-so-happening city of Sunnyvale, this place is hard...

  • 4 star rating
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Cho's RestaurantPalo Alto, CA · 10/03/2006

The place to go for potstickers

I’m a big fan of hole in the wall mom & pop restaurants and that’s exactly what Cho’s is. Th...

  • 4 star rating
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CascalMountain View, CA · 10/03/2006

Good fried calamari

I’ve only been to Cascal once and the one dish I really remember is their fried calamari. I tend to order fr...

  • 3 star rating
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Gelato Classico Italian Ice CreamMountain View, CA · 10/02/2006

Flavors Galore

This is one of the few places to get gelato in the area…they have lots of flavors to choose from and they...

  • 4 star rating
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CascalMountain View, CA · 10/02/2006

Sipping Sangria under a heatlamp

Remember that scene from The Mask of Zorro where Catherine Zeta-Jones and Antonio Bandaras are tangoing acorss the...

  • 3 star rating
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Hukilau Palo AltoPalo Alto, CA · 10/02/2006

Huge portions, fun atmosphere

This place has a great selection of poke…the seared ahi poke was excellent and the kalua pork cheese fries a...

  • 4 star rating
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Sushi TomiMountain View, CA · 10/02/2006

Best Japanese Food in Mtn View

If you are looking for authentic Japanes food, Sushi Tomi is the place. You won’t find the super fancy sush...

  • 5 star rating
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Satura CakesPalo Alto, CA · 10/01/2006

if you are into tasty, wholesome desserts...

satura cakes prides itself in its natural, fresh ingredients. the desserts are put together with the finest detail...

  • 4 star rating
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Satura CakesPalo Alto, CA · 10/01/2006

Looking for the the best cream puffs?

Satura Cakes has finally opened in Palo Alto! They have a cafe in Los Altos as well but its more fun to eat cream ...

  • 5 star rating
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Dutch GooseMenlo Park, CA · 09/29/2006

Neighborhood dive bar with good burgers and eats

If you want a kick back sports bar with good food and atmosphere, this is the place for you. The burgers are big a...

  • 4 star rating
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Oasis Beer GardenMenlo Park, CA · 09/29/2006

Beer, pizza, and sports memorabilia

A typical restaurant sports bar with carved up wood furniture, peanut shells on the floor, and sports memoribilia ...

  • 3 star rating
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Monster SushiMountain View, CA · 09/29/2006

omakase

If you’re there with a group, you should definitely try the Omakase…you get to try a little everything...

  • 4 star rating
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NolaPalo Alto, CA · 09/28/2006

Earn your beads!!!

Festive, good for bdays, food is decent to above average. Try the gumbo…and of course the hurricanes and moj...

  • 3 star rating
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Los Altos TaqueriaMountain View, CA · 09/04/2006

muy bueno!!!

i LOVE the burritos here! whenever i’m back in the bay, i’m tempted by the t...

  • 5 star rating
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NolaPalo Alto, CA · 08/19/2006

Great for groups and hurricanes

The most unique thing about Nolas is the building – they’ve recreated a piece of New Orleans right in ...

  • 4 star rating
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NolaPalo Alto, CA · 08/19/2006

fun place, but average food

The atmosphere is festive and lively, but its just like New Orleans. You don’t go for the food, you go for ...

  • 3 star rating
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Rick's Rather Rich Ice CreamPalo Alto, CA · 08/18/2006

That is rather rich ice cream

Like Cliff said, this place is small, but the ice cream is great. It’s thick, rich and creamy. I got the d...

  • 4 star rating
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Lukoki Hawaiian BBQMountain View, CA · 08/17/2006

Good Value

I eat here often because it seems healthy and is a good value. The decor is nice and they have a widescreen showi...

  • 3 star rating
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Lukoki Hawaiian BBQMountain View, CA · 08/17/2006

A good meaty quicky

The inside of this bbq place is definitely more impressive than the outside. Once you step inside, the wooden cha...

  • 4 star rating
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Lukoki Hawaiian BBQMountain View, CA · 08/17/2006

Nice attempt at a hawaiian taste

Pros: This small restaurant in a nondescript strip mall is very clean, and the food comes out quickly. The hawai...

  • 3 star rating
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Seto DeliSunnyvale, CA · 08/15/2006

One of my favorite lunch spots!

All I have to say is, order the chicken katsu and you won’t be dissapointed. One of the best katsu’s i...

  • 5 star rating
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Original Buffalo Wings RestaurantSan Carlos, CA · 08/15/2006

hole in the wall chicken wings

I saw this place while driving to the classy san carlos downtown area. This is place is on the other side...

  • 2 star rating
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Rick's Rather Rich Ice CreamPalo Alto, CA · 08/15/2006

For pure ice cream, this is the best

If you like crazy sundaes with cool toppings, or all sorts of neat dips, ice cream cakes etc. there are other, bet...

  • 5 star rating
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Queen's HouseMountain View, CA · 08/10/2006

Mmm...Beef Noodle Soup!

The beef noodle soup here can’t be beat! The authentic hand pulled noodles are the best around. The beef ...

  • 5 star rating
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