Local Businesses - Restaurants

Hello,
It was discussed at the last meeting about getting and keeping good local businesses. I thought it might be good to start a thread to discuss and promote local folks. Keep it local, very local! I'm including some businesses that might be slightly outside of the immediate HPNA area. but certainly, those actually inside would be preferable- especially because they might become members!

Non-disclaimer: I have no financial interest in any of these, other than as a local resident!

Here are some comments on local restaurants:

* (DD's Discount Area)

China Chef / Chef China - I don't have the takeout menu for this, but it has been good before. You can eat in or take out. Friendly staff. I liked their eggplant dish. I think it changed ownership a few years ago, it has been good both before and after the change. 1310 Saratoga Ave (408) 984-3440
Zeni - Ethiopian. I haven't tried this, others have enjoyed it. Seems to be a unique experience. 1320 Saratoga Ave (408) 615-8282
Tanto Japanese -I haven't tried this. 1306 Saratoga Ave (408) 249-6020
Carl's Jr - Drive-through open till 1am. Now a Green Burrito also.

* (Westgate Mall)
There are a number of chain stores here: Johnny Rockets (retro diner), Fresh Choice (salad style buffet), Hometown Buffet (cafe style buffet), and probably a few others.

* Near 7-11/Calico Corners
There's always 7-11.. a quick bite on the road, at all hours… our favorite stop when beginning a day trip or a long road trip.
There's a diner-style restaurant here as well, but I'm not familiar with it. My brother has gone there some.



* (The following are all in the Maple Leaf Plaza area just north of the HPNA region along Saratoga) - OUTSIDE

Phở Noodle House Long Thịnh Restaurant - 1080 Saratoga Ave. #12, San Jose 95129, (408) 244-4670 (408)243-7113
Good Phở (Vietnamese) place, only went once so far (today). I ordered a Hot and Spicy special, and was warned about it being very fishy. I enjoy that kind of food, so I ordered it anyways. They also have a selection of beverages, and snow bubble/pearl smoothies.

Gloria's Burritos 1142 Saratoga Ave. 408-984-6086. They have an excellent Chicken Molé. They do take-out.

D'Amatos Philly Cheese Steak. You can locate this by the 'Philadelphia Eagles' truck parked out front. Excellent cheese steaks, huge portions. Seems to be a favorite of our local public services (it's not far from the fire station, for one thing).

Yas Restaurant. Persian (Iranian) food. My Persian coworkers used to like this, so that's a good endorsement.

* (Just East of the SE corner of HPNA) - OUTSIDE
Chaltecho [sp?] #2 Taqueria - past the Stop N' Go. A Hispanic friend recommended it, so that's a good recommendation. I haven't been there in a while, but they had a good breakfast, if I remember right.