San Jose Reviews: Restaurants, Doctors, Bars, Salons and more.
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Bakery Mexico
2811 Story Rd
San Jose,
CA
95127
Nizaria D. writes: Get in the car. Pop some Mexican alt-rock in the stereo, preferably Kinky, preferably this song:
http://youtube.com/wat.... Now drive down 101 South. Take the Story Road exit East, towards the hills. Towards the barrio. Keep going. Past the…
Mark's Hot Dogs
48 S Capitol Ave
San Jose,
CA
95127
Yvonne C. writes: Mark's hotdogs is an East San Jose landmark. When they moved thier location- they actually picked up the big orange and moved it! I love the fact that the new location has clean restrooms and NO MORE PIGEONS! I really love the simplicity of the menu…
Reed's Sport Shop
3020 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose,
CA
95127
Barb B. writes: A long, long time ago in a land where there used to be orchards and field upon field of vegetables in East San Jose, was a sporting goods store where all local high schoolers had to buy their "gym" outfits. The year I got to high school was the year…
Ana's Restaurant
428 Toyon Ave
San Jose,
CA
95127
Veronica V. writes: This restaurant is now called Ana's Cafe so upon arrival I was worried that the food would not be the same. It was comforting to see the same waitress we have had and the food hadn't changed at all. The homemade tortillas are the best. The beans…
Smoothie King
3055 Olin Ave
Ste 1010
San Jose,
CA
95128
Tracey W. writes: I am still a die hard lo-carber and this is the only smoothie place I have ever found that has delicious actuall lo-carb smoothies.The banana one I had had about 6 carbs. Jamba juice's low carb has about 20 and starbucks lo-carb stuff has about 23.…
Sunseri Salon
323 S Monroe St
San Jose,
CA
95128
Hao L. writes: Review is for Catrina only.
I've been going to here for a while now...over a year or two? My haircuts and color are consistently good. After my last diva of a stylist, Catrina has been a refreshing change - no judgment from her!
I love that she…
Ann Taylor Loft
377 Santana Row, #1110
San Jose,
CA
95128
Juliette T. writes: Go right to the sale rack.
Oakley O Store.
378 Santana Row
San Jose,
CA
95128
P h i L h. writes: Cool shades and more. The staff here is helpful and nice too. I guess I'll go back someday after I lose my sunglasses again (hopefully that won't be too soon though).
Cycle Gear Inc
1515 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
mary a. writes: ever since i start being a "seat cover" on the beau's motorcycle, this is the place where i buy my riding gears habitually and where i bought my first ever riding outfit from head to toe!!!
i flip over everytime i'm here, especially when a big sale is…
Pluto's
3055 Olin Avenue
San Jose,
CA
95128
Archie R. writes: I have this move that I do. It's pretty self explanatory. I call it the "one hand over nuts when children under 3 1/2 feet tall come within 2 feet of me."
Those little buggers can't catch a ball, can't hit the toilet when urinating, and coloring…
Korea BBQ Buffet
1783 W San Carlos St
San Jose,
CA
95128
Cindi N. writes: came here tonight for dinner with the bf. the place was pretty much empty with only 1 waitress. that gave us plenty of space to walk around and get our food.
the meat here are less fatty than what i've had at other Korean buffets before. maybe a tad…
Daniel J. Spate, DDS
1101 S Winchester Boulevard
San Jose,
CA
95128
Anita Y. writes: Seeing the dentist is not on my top to do list. It's always been something I know I have to do but I will put off as much as I can. Well 6 years later my hubby got fed up and sent me to his dentist. I was embarrassed but showed up in Dr Spate's…
New Krung Thai Restaurant
580 N Winchester Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95128
Keiko S. writes: I ditto Eve K.'s review!
Upon hearing my disapproval of many Thai restaurants in the Bay Area, Eve and her family took us here - the "NEW" Krung Thai Restaurant. There are three Krung Thai's in the area, but this one happens to serve the best food.
*…
Velvet Touch
414 S Bascom Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
Tina I. writes: We had a friend arrange for a group of us to go to this salon, and we all loved the service that we received! 5 of us received pedicures, and 2 of the group also received manicures. We were all very happy with the service and great prices! They…
Violetta Faryno, MD
2110 Forest Ave Ste B
San Jose,
CA
95128
Mary M. writes: How often does a woman write about a great experience at the GYN? Well for me it's once. In my almost 34 years I have had several different GYNs in several different states of this big country. Dr Faryno, my GYN for the past couple years is by far…
El Pollo Loco
1299 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95128
ali c. writes: i love the chicken here!! it's flame grilled and so good!! i used to come here all the time because i worked down the street from it.. the avocado salsa is my favorite!! it's so good!! the sides are ok not great.. the chicken comes wtih tortillas…
Bellarmine Salon & Barber
355 Santana Row
Ste 1035
San Jose,
CA
95128
longrib g. writes: my newest fav place to get a trim. getting a haircut here was actually worth the price, and the people are really NICE.
Entenmann's Oroweat Baking Co
1033 S Bascom Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
s w. writes: when i feel a carb craving coming on i head over to the bread outlet. the bread is supposedly "older" than what you would find in grocery stores or something. it's not expired, and honestly, it's not like you can eat an entire loaf in one day, so…
Sara Creek Veterinary Clinic
375 Saratoga Ave
Ste D
San Jose,
CA
95129
Candice T. writes: prompt, professional, humane. i love the Dr. Jill and her staff. i was probably just as nervous as my kitten was when i took her in for shots/ follow-up spaying...
Dr. Jill was very knowledgeable and maybe gave me a little **too** much information on…
Coyoacan Cafe
375 Saratoga Ave
Ste E
San Jose,
CA
95129
Lynn W. writes: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - New Name - SALSA BRAVA
Based on the reviews and the coupon I had in my Entertainment Book, I decieded to try them out this evening. When I pulled up the sign on the window said "Welcome to Salsa Brava" ....hmmm.....s omeone had…
Britannia Arms
1087 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95129
Lawrence T. writes: A good pub with a modest selection of beers on tap; extra star for having Boddingtons. For super bowl, all the tellies are blaring and free bangers and chili are in rich supply. The beer is cold and the fried food is crispy and greasy; a little light…
Sally Beauty Supply
5279 Prospect Rd
San Jose,
CA
95129
Lisa L. writes: I was soo spoiled here. It goes above & beyond your typical beauty supply & I have a license (inactive) & have been to quite a few.
Once I shared I was new to the area & looking for a good supply house ('cuz I be a products whore), the girl who…
Chef Woo Chinese Restaurant
6154 Bollinger Road
San Jose,
CA
95129
Peter S. writes: Ever crave Chinese/Taiwanese breakfast? Do you even know what Chinese/Taiwanese breakfast is? You don't? It's kick-ass, is what it is. Soy milk, sweet and savory, scallion pancakes, shao bing, dumplings, buns, noodles - yeah, delicious. This is one…
Sogo Bakery
1610 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95129
Karen W. writes: I come here to get fresh Asian breads/pastries...though Sogo is not the best Asian bakery in the bay, it is pretty good. I would recommend the red bean mochi (So fresh and soft), Raisin Custard Pineapple buns, the muffins (small and light), and the…
Bikram Yoga San Jose
5289 Prospect Rd.
San Jose,
CA
95129
susan y. writes: That is some dam good marketing skills, and no trick either! If you have been thinking about trying out yoga or just doing something new, this is the place! $20 for unlimited use for 10 days. If that doesn't get you hooked then so what you are only…
Nordstrom Rack
1600 Saratoga Ave
Ste 305
San Jose,
CA
95129
Donna P. writes: I literally threw up my hands in defeat...
I had spent nearly two hours digging through racks of clothes, and trying on countless shoes without their "sole" mate (if you've been here, you know that only one shoe per pair is displayed, for security…
Loon Wah
1146 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95129
Mike L. writes: When looking for a dim sum in the Bay area, it's always seem to take a lot of effort.
It's hard only because most of SF's dim sum restaurants are small and had a long wait. My friend and I exhausted our search with only two choices in mind. Either go…
An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply
1129 S De Anza Blvd
Ste 200
San Jose,
CA
95129
Henri B. writes: This place is close to my house, and they let me go in. I got my first Billy stick from here (but ever since Nelson found out what they're made of, I don't get them anymore.) They have my favorite chicken snacks (dried chicken + vitamins), and the…
Bill of Fare
1005 Saratoga Ave
San Jose,
CA
95129
Melody K. writes: First of all, what is up with all these people needing to make a huge deal about the fact that Chinese and Mexican people are cooking American-style breakfast? And the kicker is, you guys are all Asian, too! How would you like it if I came up to…
Yuri Japanese Restaurant
3236 S White Rd
San Jose,
CA
95148
Kristen S. writes: This is still my favorite sushi place, partly because of the fun sushi chefs, and partly because of the unusual customer creation sushi that you don't find elsewhere. I have never eaten anywhere in this restaurant other than at the sushi bar because…
Evergreen Donut
2848 S White Rd
San Jose,
CA
95148
Noelle W. writes: The World According to Noelle
~Allergic Girl's Guide to Life~
Issue 88
So after my excursion to Manila Oriental Market I spotted the Evergreen Donut shop. I also spied the handsome Asian guy standing outside who happened to be working at the Donut Shop.…
Royal Taj India Cuisine
1350 Camden Ave
Campbell,
CA
95008
Annie M. writes: Buffet at $7.95, I guess I shouldn't have expected much. I was hoping this would taste more like Mayuri but that definitely wasn't the case. Their buffet consisted of only about 8 different dishes (which weren't clearly labeled so the only things I…
De Anza Flea Market
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd
De Anza College Parking Lot
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Walter P. writes: Its been several years since I visited the De Anza Flea Market. I'm still very much happy with the venue. No bad reviews after years of missing out the first Saturday of the month. I finally made time last Saturday (06/02/2007) to take visit…
Sorento Cafe & Sandwiches
20730 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Jessica C. writes: I came here to lunch today with a coworker, we ordered Vietnamese sandwiches, even though this place wasn't really Vietnamese from what I can tell? I had the classic sandwich steamed pork and pate. I *heart* pate, smooth delicious flavor. My coworker…
Coffee Society
10800 Torre Ave
Ste 100
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Maryanne R. writes: It gets 5 stars for location alone. I like coffee with my books and this shop is practically inside my neighborhood library, so - 5 stars. I love that the new libraries often have coffee close at hand. It's like they're taking back the place to go…
Hong Fu Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
20588 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Ken K. writes: This place eluded me for quite a while, as it rests in the generic "non descript strip mall" (also common in Los Angeles and Southern California) right across the street from the Bank of American & Marina Foods Supermarket complex.
A yelper tipped me…
Azuma Japanese Cuisine
19645 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Keiko S. writes: Lunch time in Cupertino. My three yelp girls and I wanted Japanese this time; thus we hurried over to Azuma with growling stomachs.
First of all, the ambiance. They did a beautiful job with the wooden decor and the overall table/booth arrangement.…
Olarn Thai Cuisine
19672 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino,
CA
95014
Colleen H. writes: This is food Thai-rific ...(heheh i'm a dork)...I am a picky thai food eater..and I really enjoy this hidden jem! The service is usually great!
I like the TomYum soup, Pad Thai, and yellow curry, I have even talked some anti-thai people to eat here…