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Eating Since: Jul 17, 2008

twlama

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*****
San Jose, CA

E&O Trading Company

Jul 28, 2008 Link

Great tastes!

This is a fun place. Can be a bit noisy but it a good date place. My wife and I do a date night about weekly and this is a favorite place to go.

Menu is basically Asian and South Pacific…think lemon grass, ginger, tamarind, chilies, curry, coconut milk, etc. These are always in balance so you don’t get overpowered by any single flavor.

The menu changes but some things have remained for several years, most notably the corn fritters. The fresh (I think) corn is coated with a very minimal batter and deep fried for a few seconds. The result is loads of corn kernels barely stuck together with bits of batter and the flavor is remarkable. Served with a dipping sauce, it’s a great appetizer.

There are ribs, shrimp, fried rice, and several other items that are called small plates. We prefer to get several of these and just have lots of tastes.

It’s easy to spend more than you think you are spending so pay attention.

What I ate:
  • *****

    Loved them! You get about a dozen medium to large shrimp, lightly coated with a lime and ginger crust, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Shrimp were done perfectly and were completely peeled so no tail shell. This and a chicken satay is plenty of “meat” for two and you have some variety.

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*****
San Jose, CA

Gombei Japanese Restaurant

Jul 17, 2008 Link

Never a bad meal

My wife and I have been going to Gombei in San Jose nearly as long as we’ve been in California (24 years) and it always delivers great tastes. Croquets are outstanding – mashed potatos with curry, bits of meat, maybe a little onion, rolled in panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and deep fried. My wife orders this nearly every time we go. Fried stuffed tofu is amazing – creamy tofu mixed with egg (? I think), onion, bean sprouts, then dipped in flour and sauted. It’s served on a bed of spinach with a sauce over it. GREAT!

I’ve had about everything on the menu but usually go for something on the white board (daily specials). Oh, and don’t forget the soba (buckwheat noodles). These sell out quickly when they’re on the menu. Something wonderful to try.

What I ate:
  • *****

    I love these buckwheat noodles served cold with a dipping sauce, chopped scallions, and wasaba (horseradish). I mix the latter two in the sauce and dip the noodles in it. Very earthy and satisfying taste!

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