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I went on a Thursday night and it wasn't too crowded. The food is good - I ordered the burger royale. They offer the burger on the baguette but it's easier to eat if you order the bun, especially after you pile all the lettuce/tomato/onion/pickles on there. My sister-in-law ordered the steak sandwich and that thing was huge! I expected the burger to be bigger than the sandwich but was wrong. She only ate half of it,and it was hard to eat because they piled so much steak in it. On the other side of the restaurant is a market where you can order take-out. The service was very pleasant too.
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Park Chow
Cuisine: American (New)
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Lafayette |
11/4/2006
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A friend raved about this restaurant and brought me here for lunch. I didn't know that there was a Japanese version of "hot pot" which is called shabu shabu. We ordered the large kobe style beef shabuway original and they give you plates of thinly sliced beef, udon noodles, and vegetables and you put these into the pot of boiling water which sits in the middle of the table. Basically, it's a do-it-yourself meal where the waiter or waitress brings you the ingredients and you cook it yourself. It was delicious and you can add extras (i.e. vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, etc.).
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Shabuway
Cuisine: Japanese
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San Mateo |
11/4/2006
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I went to a company event held at this Benihana's. I never understood the appeal of Benihana. The food was so-so and I felt like I didn't eat enough. Plus I didn't like going home with my clothes smelling like the restaurant.
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Benihana
Cuisine: Japanese
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Burlingame |
11/4/2006
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This is a charming little Italian restaurant. I brought a client here for lunch and we enjoyed the relaxed ambience and pleasant service. The bread and pasta (I had fettucine alfredo) were fresh and delicious. Because the restaurant is small, you should make a reservation.
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Osteria
Cuisine: Italian Northern
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Palo Alto |
11/4/2006
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The noodles here are pretty good, for the price. I've had the pad thai with tofu (my favorite) and the chicken pho.
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Zao Noodle Bar
Cuisine: Noodle Shop Pan-Asian
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Palo Alto |
11/4/2006
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I go to the Ark quite often when I visit my parents and the food is wonderful (almost like home). The chef is an award-winner (you'll see medals displayed) for his food and food carvings. The restaurant also offer food carving classes (not sure if this is year-round). I recommend the steamed pork dumplings (shao lung bao), that is a "must-have" everytime we go there. The noodle dishes are delicious - my favorite is the rice ovalette. The service/staff is pleasant and fast, but I may be biased because my parents go there a lot and the staff recognizes them. As a Chinese person, I'm picky about Chinese restaurants because I want the homestyle taste and the Ark is as close as it gets.
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Ark Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Alameda |
11/3/2006
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This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Alameda. The dishes and sushi are delicious. It's a little pricey but the food and service make is worthwhile. Most people think of Kamakura when they want Japanese food in Alameda, but I think Angelfish is a hidden gem.
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Angelfish Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Alameda |
11/3/2006
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I like to go to this place when I'm in Japantown and in the mood for noodles. The prices are so inexpensive. The service varies - I've had either really great service or really poor service. But I figure the food is cheap so I don't care as much!
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Mifune
Cuisine: Japanese Noodle Shops
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Japantown |
11/3/2006
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I never had German food before and my friend wanted to try it for her birthday. In general, the food was too heavy for my taste. I had the herb rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes, which was ok. Maybe I was supposed to wash the food down with beer?
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Speisekammer
Cuisine: German
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Alameda |
11/3/2006
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When you walk in and see the gigantic chocolate log cake (or whatever it is) in the dessert display, you can see what you are getting yourself into. As everyone mentioned, the portions are huge so you should starve yourself for a couple of days before eating here. I usually get the "Widowmaker" burger - the name says it all - a huge burger with the works. A friend ordered the meatloaf which wasn't very good. The restaurant is extremely crowded on the weekend- an hour wait is normal- but they give you one of those pager things so you can take a nap in the car or walk around the shopping center. I lucked out one time - I walked in with my friend, and a girl just handed me her pager (I guess she gave up on waiting), and the pager went off about 5 minutes later.
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Claim Jumper
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Steakhouse
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Concord |
11/3/2006
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Despite Chevy's being a cookie cutter establishment, you gotta love the addictive chips and salsa, and the selection of margaritas. The location of this Chevy's is weird though - feels like you are driving in the middle of a residential area then you see the restaurant.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Mexican
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Pleasant Hill |
11/3/2006
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I've been here for dinner several times, and am always satisfied. I recommend the salads (I usually have the Caesar) - simple but tasty - and the pizzas, which are delicious. I've also had the spaghetti with meatballs, which is good, but I would recommend pizza if it is your first time here. It is usually crowded in the evening (and even more crowded on weekends) so I suggest going there early, before 7 pm. They have an outdoor seating area that is heated in the cold evenings. The service is always great and the prices are reasonable.
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Tomatina
Cuisine: Italian
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Walnut Creek |
11/3/2006
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