The Best Restaurants in Central San Jose, California
San Jose, California has an amazing variety of all kinds of places to eat, but head to central San Jose and visitors will find an especially rich selection of all kinds of cafes, bars and restaurants. Read on for the best eateries this vibrant area has to offer including Vietnamese, Korean, Caribbean and Japanese.
1. Smoking Pig BBQ
Restaurant, BBQ
2. SJ Omogari Korean Restaurant
Restaurant, Korean, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Back a Yard
Market, Restaurant, Jamaican, American, Caribbean
5. Tofoo Com Chay
Restaurant, Deli, Vietnamese, Asian, Vegetarian
This Vietnamese deli in central San Jose is a popular spot for vegetarians and vegans because every item on the menu is made without meats or animal products. Tofoo Com Chay’s menu makes use of vegetarian substitutes for pork, tuna, chicken and sausages as well as tofu to make vegetarian and vegan versions of classic Vietnamese dishes like bahn mi sandwiches and pho noodle soup. The portions served at Tofoo Com Chay are very large, but for smaller appetites, smaller versions of all items can be ordered.
6. Freshly Baked Eatery
Deli, Sandwich Shop, German, Swiss
7. La Victoria Taqueria
Restaurant, Mexican, American
8. Original Joe’s
Restaurant, Italian
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