E&O Trading Company
96 S 1st St
San Jose, CA
(408) 938-4100
Cuisine:
Southeast Asian, Asian, Fine Dining
July 28, 2008
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.
Dishes I tried:
crispy shrimp
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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