OT Asian central
06-10-09, 04:58 PM
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OT Asian central
So I have found a place in Santa Clara. It's about 4 miles from my work and 4 miles from foothill expressway. I didn't realize until I moved in that it Asian centric area. A lot of Asian restaurants and stores. I could not be happier! 
I can walk to a smaller market from my apartment. I stopped by Ranch 99 and it made one in SoCal look dingy. So much different seafood! 
I plan on cooking some fresh squid next week (probably stir fry in my Wok). This is going to be a fun summer!
UD
I can walk to a smaller market from my apartment. I stopped by Ranch 99 and it made one in SoCal look dingy. So much different seafood! I plan on cooking some fresh squid next week (probably stir fry in my Wok). This is going to be a fun summer!UD
06-10-09, 05:04 PM
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Is that the one on Homestead and Wolfe? That's technically Cupertino, but it is still awesome.
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06-10-09, 07:03 PM
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Yep, thats the one. 
There seems to be more stuff behind it, will have to check out the plaza when I have more time.
There seems to be more stuff behind it, will have to check out the plaza when I have more time.
06-10-09, 07:58 PM
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Congrats UD, you're in Chinatown.
Seriously it's a great alternative to your typical, strip mall, suburban food.
I work just around the corner and you can find me there, most days, eating lunch. Last week looked like this for me:
Mon: Noodles
Tues: Dumplings
Wed: Veggie dish
Thurs: No lunch but good tapioca drink
Seriously it's a great alternative to your typical, strip mall, suburban food.
I work just around the corner and you can find me there, most days, eating lunch. Last week looked like this for me:
Mon: Noodles
Tues: Dumplings
Wed: Veggie dish
Thurs: No lunch but good tapioca drink
06-10-09, 08:14 PM
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welcome to the hood. Enjoy the great food. I love that little Taiwanese restaurant in the front, near the Bar.
However, watch out for Asian ladies wear full face masks driving over sided vehicles. That parking lot is a death trap.
However, watch out for Asian ladies wear full face masks driving over sided vehicles. That parking lot is a death trap.
06-10-09, 08:45 PM
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06-10-09, 08:48 PM
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I saw a woman wearing a mask in the market, thinking she was guarding against the swine flu. Then, there's the umbrella dwellers, shading themselves even in overcast conditions.
06-10-09, 09:44 PM
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06-11-09, 12:15 AM
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Ooohhh, and on El Camino, there is a great Korean BBQ place near Lawrence Expressway. I think it is called Palace BBQ or something like that.
06-11-09, 09:39 AM
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06-11-09, 09:40 AM
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Cut it out guys! You're making me drool with all this talk of yummy food.
The only bad thing about being out here in Half Moon Bay is the absolute lack of good Asian food. None, nada, zip.
The only bad thing about being out here in Half Moon Bay is the absolute lack of good Asian food. None, nada, zip.
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Micheal,
Since you're from San Mateo, have you ever eaten at the korean tofu joint near Marina market on Norfolk/Hillsdale?
It's actually pretty good.
The waitresses never smile... but I kind of expect that at Korean restaurants
Anyway, they have good stews, BBQ meat, and of course the myriad of side dishes to start.
I haven't been there in a while though.
Since you're from San Mateo, have you ever eaten at the korean tofu joint near Marina market on Norfolk/Hillsdale?
It's actually pretty good.
The waitresses never smile... but I kind of expect that at Korean restaurants
Anyway, they have good stews, BBQ meat, and of course the myriad of side dishes to start.
I haven't been there in a while though.
06-11-09, 10:32 AM
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I was going to ask about Pho. Where is the shop and where is the cafe?
A good, not expensive, sushi place in Santa Clara area recommendation would also be nice. I stopped by Cherry sushi few times. It was good, but on the expensive side.
A good, not expensive, sushi place in Santa Clara area recommendation would also be nice. I stopped by Cherry sushi few times. It was good, but on the expensive side.
06-11-09, 10:37 AM
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Micheal,
Since you're from San Mateo, have you ever eaten at the korean tofu joint near Marina market on Norfolk/Hillsdale?
It's actually pretty good.
The waitresses never smile... but I kind of expect that at Korean restaurants
Anyway, they have good stews, BBQ meat, and of course the myriad of side dishes to start.
I haven't been there in a while though.
Since you're from San Mateo, have you ever eaten at the korean tofu joint near Marina market on Norfolk/Hillsdale?
It's actually pretty good.
The waitresses never smile... but I kind of expect that at Korean restaurants
Anyway, they have good stews, BBQ meat, and of course the myriad of side dishes to start.
I haven't been there in a while though.
06-11-09, 10:37 AM
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Sushi o Sushi was okay, but I like some of the ones in Mountain View a little better, like Sushi Tomi or Yakko Sushi.
06-11-09, 10:39 AM
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A decent pho restaurant can be found across the street from Ranch 99. It's next to the gas station on Homestead & Wolfe.
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If you are ever up in San Mateo, hit up Izakaya Mai. Good sushi.
We also have some of the best Ramen up here at Santa Ramen.
We also have some of the best Ramen up here at Santa Ramen.
06-11-09, 11:25 AM
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Is Hana Maki Sushi still there at El Camino & Bowers, down the way from Sushi O Sushi? They used to be pretty good.
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