110 South Bay Accent The Counter standing pizzas, a full bar and a large menu with fun appetizers. $ JAPANESE Akane, 250 Third St., Los Altos. 650/941-8150. Authentic Japanese cuisine featuring an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi and tasty beef, chicken and seafood dinner entrees. $$ Azuma Japanese Cuisine, 19645 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/257-4057. A Cupertino institution, the menu at this popular family-friendly restaurant offers something delicious that everyone will be able to enjoy. $$ Blowfish Sushi To Die For, 355 Santana Row, Suite 1010, San Jose. 408/345- 3848. A hip dining spot serving both traditional and modern sushi, sashimi and teppan dishes. $$ Bluefin, 754 The Alameda, Suite 10, San Jose. 408/931- 6875. Sushi, sashimi and more modern fare, with unique fish imported from Japan at the peak of its flavor. $$ 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. $$ Fuki-Sushi, 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/494-9383. Fresh seafood, vegetable and rice delectables, teriyaki and light, crispy tempura are the mainstays at this long-time local favorite gathering place. $$ 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. 408/426-4990. Authentic Japanese cuisine with teppanyaki method of preparing dishes tableside. $$-$$$ 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. $-$$ Rokko, 190 S. Frances St., Sunnyvale. 408/773- 8225 (also located in San Jose). Full range of tasty fare, from fresh sushi to hot udon and more. $ LATIN La Viga Restaurant, 1772 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/679-8141. A seafood-focused menu of contemporary Latin cuisine has diners raving. $$ LV Mar, 2042 Broadway Street, Redwood City. 650/241-3111. A casual modern restaurant with a contemporary take on classic Latin cuisine. $$ MEDITERRANEAN Arya Global Cuisine, Cupertino, 408/996-9606; Redwood City, 650/367-4939. Enjoy Mediterranean, Italian and Persian tastes as well as belly dancing on weekends. $$ Cin-Cin Wine Bar and Restaurant, 368 Village Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-8006. Tastefully appointed bistro offers a creative menu of bold flavors using organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ La Fontana (Hilton Santa Clara), 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. 408/330-0001. Chef Angelo Konidis has created an array of original Mediterranean Riviera culinary selections. $$$ Olio, 384 East Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/378- 0335. With flavors from all across the Mediterra- 200 DINING HOT SPOTS BARGAIN BITES With a few more dreary, gray days ahead, nothing hits the spot like a hot, delicious bowl of soup—even better if there’s a great deal to go along with it. Sam’s Chowderhouse (185 University Ave., Palo Alto) is the goto spot for both New England and Manhattan clam chowders; it’s consistently ranked as one of the best Bay Area restaurants for seafood overall. The restaurant serves $5 steaming bowls of New England clam chowder and one of the best seafood lunch deals around: half a hearty salad—shrimp Louie, smoked salmon cobb or seafood salad—and a cup of soup; choose between New England or Manhattan style chowder, or Louisiana Style Shrimp/Crab Gumbo. Like Sam’s, Billy’s Boston Chowder House (29 E. Main St., Los Gatos) carries both creamy and tomato broth chowders. Billy’s boasts that it brings guests right back to Boston with authentic New England style dishes like “Real New England Chowda,” “Lobsta” rolls, whole Maine “Lobsta,” and a Boston version of cioppino. The chowder comes in cups, bowls or sourdough bread bowls. On game days, Warriors fans enjoy $3 beer and $3 house wine, with purchase of an entrée. The eatery also serves bottomless $6 mimosas with purchase of an entrée during weekend brunch. Beyond chowders, Sweet Mango (1040 Willow St., San Jose) has a version of an old favorite that makes the restaurant well worth a visit. Customers at this Burmese- Chinese spot in Willow Glen love to lap up Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup—a creamy concoction made with coconut milk and seasoned with cilantro and lime. Another favorite is shrimp pumpkin soup, slow-cooked in thick chicken broth. For more than 40 years, the soups at Erik’s Deli restaurants throughout the South Bay have warmed the hearts and tummies of local diners. Known for top-quality ingredients and fast, friendly service, Erik’s never disappoints with such simmered delights as its popular butternut squash soup—made with sweet potatoes, butternut squash, spices, heavy cream, honey and sage—and savory vegetable soup, loaded with everything from carrots and cauliflower to red potatoes and zucchini. Spreadz is a cozy little spot in Santa Clara (2348 Walsh Ave.) with a nice selection of soups that satisfy on their own or paired with tasty sandwiches. Delicious standbys include tomato basil, cream of broccoli and hearty minestrone. — Pam Marino Orchard City Kitchen
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016
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