Best Quick Bites in San Jose

“Half Hawaiian and half vegetarian, it was so delicious that I took a pic of my half eaten pizza”

“My family and I love this place they have the best pizza and wings 100% recommend!”

“Veggies are always fresh, sauce omg taste amazing my kids enjoy and love it they want to go back over and over”

“With the popular South Indian spots nearby usually packed with long wait times, this new restaurant is a fantastic alternative.”

“Best aloo masala in dosa ever, really liked the rava onion dosa and ghee dosa too.”

“An added bonus is its close proximity to Westfield Mall, so if you are ever visiting the mall, make sure to stop.”

“This place has become a San Jose favorite of mine. Good food that is freshly made and good vibes.”

“Me and my twin saw thia on tik tok and it did NOT disappoint, the fish was so CRISP, shrimp SEASONED 10/10 recommend and will come again”

“One of the best places to get fried fish! The flavor, crispness, and tenderness is unmatched. It's fire!! Do yourself a favor and try it asap!!”

“The customer service was amazing the lady working was very helpful and sweet and made everything quick and fresh even giving us …”

“I really appreciated that the person at the counter took time to explain all the food options available, and provided tasteful suggestions.”

“Wait time was barely anything and food was delicious plus loaded with toppings.”

“Pho Nhat Minh is a hole in the favorite! And I mean that in the best way.”

“I’ve tried many pho places but this one is by far the best pho I have ever tasted.”

“Lovely staff and chill vibe. But most impressive was the broth and tender morsels of meat.”

“This place nails the pizza crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and the perfect amount of spice to make it stand out.”

“It was a great environment and really felt like home honestly, the best pizza in San Jose coming from Southern California”

“Been coming here for years never disappoints also thru DoorDash always comes home fresh best pizza in downtown for sure would reccomend 100%”

“The puttu and kadala curry is bomb. It’s best to eat it when it is freshly served at the place.”

“We ordered from Madhu Idiyappa Kadai, Santa Clara for my son’s birthday party, and it was a wonderful experience!”

“The combination of excellent service and delicious food is unbeatable! The food was absolutely amazing – we decided to try it based on online reviews, and it didn’t disappoint.”

“Always right on poin!! From the tacos to the Agua Fresca are always DELICIOUS!”

“That was the best pupusa I have ever eaten, I'm still trying to process how something so simple could be so delicious.”

“The food truck has a simple, welcoming vibe, perfect for a quick meal.”

“One of the best places to get fried fish! The flavor, crispness, and tenderness is unmatched. It's fire!!”

“This place hit the spot !!! I wish I had more room to try more things. Which is exactly why I will be back everything was delicious.”

“Huruy was brilliant – really friendly and super helpful, which made the whole visit even better.”

“This place has the best pizza in the area! We gladly drive an hour and a half just to enjoy their incredible Persian pizza.”

“What makes this place special though is the people running it. The owners have incredible energy and genuinely make you feel welcome.”

“Excellent food! They even have authentic Persian style pizza, reminds me exactly of the pizza in Iran!”

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Roots Bistro cater our tea ceremony, and it was one of the best decisions we made.”

“The place was small and cozy and the perfect soup kitchen with tables available outside and inside.”

“The wagyu Pho was amazing. We loved how they were msg free too!”

“Among so many Mexican restaurants, this one has a very peaceful atmosphere, the food is super delicious, and the staff is very friendly and attentive.”

“My friends had tacos they look so good I had to have one to Best I've ever tasted comes with grilled onion Service was great.”

“I ordered soup it was nice and hot excellent cut of beef veggies nicely cut Tortiilas tase like homemade.”

“Having dined here on five separate occasions, I can attest to the consistently delicious nature of the cuisine.”

“The Crispy Chicken Pho included a full half chicken that had been roasted and maybe deep fried to add the outer crispiness.”

“We spoke with the owner regarding this, hope she'll make some changes to the amount of rock sugars they add to the broth.”

“This place offers delicious and authentic Mexican food at very pocket friendly prices!”

“Pro-tip - Ask for extra avocado sauce. Thank me later.”

“The pastor is not greasy, the asada full of flavor and well chopped.”

“Get yourself a skewer (or three), Amok (a delightful soul hug of a fish dish), and anything else that strikes your fancy.”

“Owner, Brian, knows how to take care of his customers. Most tables were asking for their usual and he delivers.”

“Place fills up pretty quick for lunch so I recommend to come early.”

“Just perfect banh mi: crackling crisp light fresh bread, savory meat, spicy peppers, cilantro, sweet and pungent pickles.”

“Absolutely phenomenal sandwiches. Probably the best banh mi I've ever had. Highly recommend!!!”

“I discovered this place earlier this year and keep coming back because the banh mi are delicious and perfectly portioned”

“The food was delicious!!! The beef noodle soup, the vegetable onr snd the spring rolls! Everything was fresh and the flavors were rich!”

“Our second time at Pho Bel Air when visiting the South Bay and it was just as thoroughly delicious as the first time.👌🏻”

“Best Pho I've ever had. High quality ingredients, amazing taste, and super friendly service.”

“The food was delicious. Phenomenal service from Itzel when we came in, she greeted us with such a friendly smile.”

“The vibe was amazing and the workers there, Clay, Mark and Lis were amazing!”

“I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a chill spot with great food and service.”

“The tonkatsu ramen and the charsu don are my favorites for being consistently delicious and flavorful.”

“This restaurant has a really lively atmosphere! I really enjoy the joyful vibes, and the food was really good, especially the katsu rice :)”

“Chef Jessie has just recently released a new book with his story and recipes that are what I could say Michelin level inspiring”

“Best roti bread bun EVER. Excellent service - They heat up the roti bun for us so it’s warm and crispy, wow, so delicious.”

“Super delicious 😋 😍 👌 and the prices are very affordable 👌 good service the girl is very nice.”

“The roti bun is absolutely delicious—soft, fresh, and packed with flavor. I’d also highly recommend the mangonada, which is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and refreshing.”

“The food was brilliant, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Awesome Melt (Grilled Cheese stuffed with Mozzarella Sticks).”

“The service was incredibly friendly from start to finish, and the food was absolutely delicious hot, fresh, and arrived surprisingly quickly.”

“Our server Israel was so awesome and handled our large party with compassion and pride in what he does.”

“The burgers are amazing, oh forget about the delicious grill cheese sandwich too.”

“We visited Campus Burger with our life skills class, and Jim was amazing.”

“The quality of the burgers are great. The price is amazing.”

“The mild spicy soup on the right was quite hot, though, so be careful! I loved how rich it was, though!”

“Service was great too — the server checked on us every 5–10 minutes to see if we needed anything.”

“Long Men Bay Hotpot in VN Town is definitely worth the visit for fans of Mala Tang soup.”

“This place is the hands-down, best New York pizza I've had in the Bay Area.”

“The place feels like a slice of NYC at heart, from the crew’s warm energy to the amazing food.”

“Incredible gluten free pizza!! I got the “City” toppings (minus olives).”

“I left a $5. Tip still $20 for a wonderful meal. That is a bargained. I highly recommend this establishment.”

“Best Calzon ever and the marinara sauce just as good. And i don't even eat marinara.”

“The pizza here is fantastic. We got the meatballs too, so I was stoked.”

“Got some takeout and the flavor is very good! Got the marinated chicken and its grilled with onion which makes it taste perfect.”

“The meat? Top-notch – best I've had in the Bay, hands down. And the seafood? Just as impressive.”

“The food is so delicious. Very good service. The price is reasonable.”

“I was immediately greeted when walking in and treated like family. Superb customer service!”

“Tariq and Tanay were awesome!! Great friendly service and the pizza was amazing!!”

“Pizza was ready in a very short time and it was very delicious.”

“I've been coming here since It opened (: the pizza is amazing best pizza ever!(: they always have great deals)”

“Been ordering almost once a week for like 6 years. They are amazing!”

“This place is hands down my favorite pizza spot in San Jose.”

“The place could have 4 or even frequent celebrate but it was drag down because of parking availability - hit & miss but mainly packed.”

“The "banh beo” is delicious and price is quite cheap compare with other places I have visited.”

“Sometimes they get so busy, they take over phone order bu do not full fill it. Then it'll become first come first serve.”

“Absolutely incredible sushi. Had sushi in Japan and this place is equitable to that experience, minus the conveyor belt of course.”

“This is one of thr best hidden in plain site sushi places. Really good sushi and sashimi.”

“Great price for the value of the food, Sushis were delicious and service was excellent.”

“Injera, kitfo special, lamb tibs firfir and doro Alicia tibs - Everything were fresh and delicious with right amount of spices.”

“Amazingly delicious Ethiopian food at great prices! My partner and I have been here countless times and we've loved everything we've ordered.”

“We have been going to Mudai for about 20 years and it has been a consistent source of excellent Ethiopian food!”

“My favorite is the stir fry noodles, and had a good amount of spice and a bunch veggies and meat.”

“The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is excellent.”

“Additionally, the ordering tablet had red spots that looked like jjampong splashes, and the screen itself felt a bit crusty/sticky.”

“I ordered super tacos and a side of rice. The food is always delicious here. I asked for a cup of water because I do not drink soda.”

“This is by far the best Mexican food in the area to get carry-out.”

“Happily surprised by this place. Great Mexican and Tex-Mex style options, good meat options, and stellar beef birria which is a tad uncommon to even find as a meat option.”

“Food was seriously so good. Best quality and fresh ingredients. Will come here every day if I can.”

“This is an excellent takeout place for South Indian tiffin. They make very tasty dosas, idlys and uttappam.”

“Customer service is outstanding. I would like to highlight kind and courteous service rendered by Ahmed (Almaden Location).”

“Superb halal pizza. I have tried several halal pizza joints (Falafel Corner, Krustys) and nowhere is the pizza as consistently good as over here.”

“The pizza is always delicious, and my kids are beyond happy every time we visit.”

“Great vibes and a perfect place to hang out with friends — we stayed for hours without even realizing how much time had passed.”

“The drawback is location. It is located in not very nice area and their staff doesn't speak much English.”

“Each time I host a party, folks ask where I got them and it's a huge hit!”

“This place deserves 5 stars just because of one thing: egg rolls.”

“Easily the best Indian pizza I’ve had till date! We ordered the samosa smash and paneer tikka pizza. Both were delicious.”

“Arrived Friday around 845pm. There were plenty of seatings for the four of us. Pizza arrived after 20-25 mins so I recommend ordering ahead and then come back!”

“It’s a family owned small business that is really working hard to create amazing Indian pizza!”

“The food was phenomenal, so damn authentic as an Egyptian Asian guy that was close to home definitely coming back”

“The portions are huge, and the food was absolutely amazing. I keep recommending it to everyone! Highly recommended”

“The kefta kebab is really good, again, the best kebab I've had in the Bay. You get four think pita as part of the dish. The portions are generous.”

“Pizza My Heart Santa Clara University is a fun place to eat, with delicious food, a wonderful staff, and a lot of evergy!”

“Best Pizza in South Bay that I have had in 2 years living here.”

“Greasy new York style pizza the way it should be but avoid this place if college kids are not your thing.”

“This place is fantastic I’ve had the falafel gyro bowl the Mediterranean bowl with falafel and the nicks fries with falafel OMG delicious!”

“Thank you, ( Nikhil ) for the excellent recommendation and good service Gyro Bowl Beef / Lamb it was delicious”

“I’ve been to 4 other locations and this one is the best by far. They are all great, but tge friendliness, space, and quality is superb here.”

“A place for amazing Korean food in small quaint location in Japantown.”

“Friendly service. Food came quickly. Amazing food, especially spicy bulgogi.”

“This dish was too salty to our taste. Even the meat and veggies were tender, I could not give it a high rating.”

“This is definitely the best ramen here in South San Jose. Place is always pack everytime we go but the price is affordable and very good food.”

“The amount of food is perfect for the price. 15 for the shoyu and shio and 22 for the Buta max (really big portion).”

“The habanero tonkotsu ramen was incredible. Perfect SPICE🔥 and flavor. And the karaage chicken was delicious.”

“Maryann is hands down the best General Manager I’ve encountered at any Chili’s—from up and down California coast to Vegas to Texas.”

“We had an outstanding dining experience at this Chili’s location! From the moment we walked in, we were seated immediately with no wait time.”

“Joey is an excellent server! Very friendly, and accommodating. He has positive energy.”

“Quality isn’t consistent. The fresh pizza is delicious, but the pizza this time was at least a few hours hold and it tasted pretty bad.”

“My favorite is the Garlic Chicken pizza. It has creamy ranch sauce with whole roasted garlic cloves, bacon, basil, and chicken just the perfect toppings for this pizza.”

“Always fresh delicious pizza here. I have told everyone about this place for years. :)”

“Fish's Wild had friendly, professional staff who made us feel welcome and kept things running smoothly, we loved it!”

“The food price is very cheap and delicious not to mention the amount of food they give you (a lot)”

“Great prices I wish I post a picture of the food but I ate all of it try the shrimp taco combo.”

“My favorite is the Sujebi, Tuna Kimbob, and squid & pork hot stone pot (오징어 제육).”

“The Ddukbokkee stew here is the best Korean rice cake dish I've ever had.”

“Charming little Korean restaurant, located in a Santa Clara business plaza that has several other larger Korean restaurants.”

“My family and I came here with high expectations bc it was on Diners drive ins and dives”

“For 55 years Falafel's Drive In has consistently made the same great tasting food.”

“Came back recently and food still taste great and lamb is halal here.”

“Our waitress Alcina was so awesome. She provided is excellent service throughout our meal.”

“This is the perfect hometown vibes diner. Unique and cute rooster theme.”

“Hands down one of the BEST tuna melts I've ever enjoyed.”

“They even cooked it how we requested. Sorry no pics, as we dove into it so quickly! 😂 Loved the addition of fresh shredded cabbage.”

“The fish taco was seasoned well, and the spicy ranch had just enough kick to be flavorful, but not …”

“Oysters Rockefeller, oysters on the half shell, fish taco and happy hour specials were a great deal.”

“This place really caught me by surprise. It's a small hole in the wall that offers a ton of Filipino classics and I was really …”

“My next choice is the embotido!!! Great mix with the egg, rice and side of veggies!”

“Cozy lil spot. Decent place to study or work if you have your own hotspot.”

“My husband and I had dinner tonight at GOGO Pho and it was not even close to the excellent food we had in late December.”

“If you're looking for some good delicious pho at reasonable prices check out Gogo pho!”

“The service is fast and the store is located in such an unassuming place, but definitely a good place for a Vietnamese craving.”

“The owner Sukhdeep is just wonderful to deal and very cordial. His recommendations in food choices were excellent.”

“Hole in the wall buffet place. Best for emergency food when.”

“Butter chicken was well balanced between sweet and spicy. Did not taste too tomato ish, and meat was lean and tender.”

“The service was amazing I was offered samples of anything I wanted to try and they were super attentive and hospitable”

“Some stars off only because I saw a fly go on the chicken and that’s what my partner wanted to eat.”

“The owner is such a sweet man and engages with his customers and you can tell he genuinely loves what he's created.”

“The food quality is excellent, and one bowl is definitely more than enough for a satisfying meal.”

“Exceptionly friendly staff. As you enter, they say "Welcome to Sajj!" and are eager to quickly serve with a smile!”

“I ordered a vegan falafel bowl, but when I got home, I saw it was a chicken shawarma bowl.”

“The food here is amazing, the staff is always kind and courteous and the service is fast.”

“Update: The last few visits have made us move on to a different restaurant. The quality of the food has definitely gone down here.”

“Rachel explained that the extra water was due to it being very hot today and that no one else complained about the fermented tea leaves so they must be fine.”

“Burgers super juicy! I love the open condiment bar and you can build your own burger with different toppings, veggies and sauces!”

“They tipped only to find out they call you to come get your order at the counter and bus your own table.”

“Paid over $45.00 for my son and me to have a burger, bacon, fries-onion ring combo order and a soda.”

“My family loves Vietnamese pho and this place serves one of the best you can find.”

“Best Pho in South Bay hands down. The broth is so flavorful.”

“This restaurant is by Hwy 85 & almost at Hillsdale exit so it's really far away from the central Vietnam town/hub of San Jose.”

“UPDATE: Tried the vegan masala chai today and it was, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever had.”

“The gentleman at the drive-thru was very kind and even gave me complimentary carrot halwa--also delicious.”

“Had Adai Avial, with butter and jaggery. It was warm with required oil and was crunchy on the top and soft inside.”

“The Stand's Big Blue burger is perhaps the best burger available in the Sunnyvale/Cupertino area. Spectacular.”

“The burger itself was amazing, and I honestly recommend the Stand burger.”

“The service was the best I've received of any restaurant in a very long time! I saw every single employee go out of their way to help customers.”

“Excellent customer service, fast, clean and very cheap food. Very good parking. Awesome wonderful people very kind.”

“The sweetest employees & the food is amazing. Best pho I've had in a hot minute!”

“The food is served quickly, and always delicious. This is a favorite.”

“The sesame tofu was 10/10. You worth trying the samosa soup.”

“There are many unique meat and vegetarian dishes. Be sure to order rice separately because it doesn't come with the dishes.”

“Some dishes are quite expensive $15 for FOUR samosas is insanity ahaha but I admit they are delicious!”

“Though their service however was a bit slower and we had to wait long to get the tea, but the food was amazing.”

“The ambience has an Indian touch with Indian posters , one liners and movie taglines! Loved it!”

“Loved the food and atmosphere- it’s sorta Americanized Indian dishes But I liked it.”

“My favorite is the wonton soup I have literally had no better wonton soup than the one here.”

“The fish is crispy, but not overcooked. The authentic Hong Kong style black bean sauce is flavorful, and yet not overwhelming.”

“This is my go-to place whenever I pass by the Seven Tree area in San Jose, California.”

“Still my favorite pho place since I was a kid. New places come and go, but pho y has always tasted the same authentic southern style pho.”

“Their food is amazing but the waitress who served us is racist to non asian ppl.”

“Very bad customer service this time. The lady took the order giving us the attitude like we're begging for free foods; so bad.”

“The food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic! Najeeb provided the most friendly and attentive service, making the experience even better.”

“SO DELICIOUS! Yes, it's a bit of a hole in the wall, but the service is delightful and friendly.”

“Nothing sticky anywhere. I got beef sandwich to go,and it was delicious!They were friendly as well.”

“Delicious and most affordable huge slices! I ordered the BBQ chicken slice and a drink for $5! Will come back!”

“We ordered a large 1/2 and 1/2 cheese 🧀 and garlic 🧄 🍗 chicken (popular here).”

“Solid pizza at a good price. Better than going to your chain pizza restaurants for sure!”

“The burritos were absolutely delicious. It was soft and chicken was so juicy it just literally melted in my mouth.”

“This is the best Unamas and the staff is so sweet and accommodating since I was there with my newborn, they walked the food over to us!”

“One of the best choices on this side of El Camino Real”

“This has been our go to Mediterranean restaurant but in the last visit we were not happy with the food.”

“Achilles is a casual Mediterranean restaurant not far from Westfield Valley Fair.”

“Awesome food especially the mansaf, and of course amazing service.”

“The Tofu soup was the best Tofu I have ever tried and the hot level of spice was perfect for a decent tolerance.”

“Have enjoyed the food here for years, always delicious. Service is friendly and fast.”

“We ordered the seafood pancake, galbi, and spicy pork hot stone bowl. Every dish was cooked well and tasted great.”

“Props for making a vegetarian sandwich that actually is super delicious, it shows the care and creativity that goes into making good food.”

“The staff was friendly, the food came out quick and delicious, the price is just wild”

“Sandwich was large, maybe too large for dinner, but delicious.”

“Anna provided amazing service at this taqueria! She was very kind, patient, and helpful in making sure we ordered the right food.”

“Best carne asada in the South Bay because it's grilled and the tortillas are handmade!”

“Araujo’s is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants in San Jose!”