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South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016

NEW YORK ITALIAN/AMERICAN RECIPES LOCALLY-SOURCED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS FULL BAR August/September 2016 103 fare, with unique fish imported from Japan at the peak of its flavor. $$ Bushido, 156 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/ 386-6821. Offering Japanese izakaya dining, where people gather in a casual atmosphere to drink and enjoy small, unique plates. $$ Hachi Ju Hachi, 14480 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/647-2258. Traditional Japanese cuisine featuring pure, simple, flavorful dishes. $$ Kappo Nami Nami, 240 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/964-6990. Cutting-edge, kappo-style Japanese cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$ Katsu, 160 Main St., Los Gatos. 408/354-0712. Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine is carefully prepared with fresh, local ingredients. $$$ Kubota, 593 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 408/279-8440. An excellent upscale pan-Pacific menu featuring seasonal specials and year-round favorites. $-$$ Kyoto Palace, 1875 S. Bascom Ave. #2500 (The Pruneyard), Campbell. 408/377-6456. Since 1976, Kyoto Palace has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine and entertaining diners with its Teppanyaki method of preparing dishes. Guests are seated around a six-foot steel grill, where a skillful Kyoto Palace chef rapidly slices, dices, flips and grills up fresh meats and vegetables right before their eyes – and sometimes into their mouths. Kyoto Palace has been a longtime favorite for celebratory gatherings, meetings and other private functions and still is an enjoyable way for couples and families to eat out. Dishes include a wide selection of sushi, bento box lunches and mouth-watering multicourse dinners featuring fresh beef, chicken, seafood, the very popular fried rice and Hibachi vegetables. $$-$$$ Masa’s Sushi, 400 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. 650/941-2117. In addition to sushi, you’ll find tempura and chicken and beef teriyaki. $-$$ Mizu, 1035 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408/ 260-7200. Sushi bar and grill features fusion menu including Korean barbecue. $$ Rokko, 190 S. Frances St., Sunnyvale. 408/773- 8225 (also located in San Jose). Full range of tasty fare, from fresh sushi to hot udon and more. $ LATIN La Viga, 1772 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/679-8141. Chef Manuel Martinez named his first restaurant after a massive, worldrenowned seafood market in Mexico City. Featuring a seafood-focused menu of contemporary Latin cuisine, Chef Manuel also offers his own unique take on traditional Mexican dishes. Martinez has a storied history of creating gourmet cuisine, having served as executive chef for Palacio in Los Gatos and Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park. His diverse cooking experience, coupled with his use of the finest Latin ingredients have diners raving. $$ LV Mar, 2042 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/241-3111. A unique take on Latin, French and Mediterranean cuisines, LV Mar is the latest embodiment in Chef Manuel Martinez’s everevolving  passion for creating a fresh and innovative dining experience. This modern restaurant concept combines high-quality, fresh ingredients, refined preparation techniques and an inviting atmosphere where guests are free to experience Martinez’ nononsense approach of producing delicious tapas, savory sauces, entrées, and an extensive selection of wine, beer and signature cocktails. $$ 14560 BIG BASIN WAY, SARATOGA 408.867.1639 • www.eastcoastalice.com


South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016
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