This thread is dedicated to the all important topic of where to get good food while at the con. ;)
My first suggestion is always Subway.
Great Price, Great Taste, and well above average Healthiness from what else is available.
Per usual I also suggest taking Vitamins to con.
FUJI SUSHI!!! A great Sushi and Bento Box Japanese Cusine! One place u should stop by! (but dont go on monday, their closed memmorial day...found that out the hard way...)
56 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA
I really liked the food I had at Johnny Rockets last year. :3 Pretty close by, too~
^i second johnny rocket's. BEST MILKSHAKE EVER. i was one happy girl when i had my milkshake >O> XD
if your looking for "fast food" there are several places nearby:
McDonalds, Jack in the Box, Pizza my heart, Ben & Jerry's, Johnny Rockets Etc etc.
There are restaurants all over the place like:
Original Joes, Iguanas, Sonoma Chicken Coop
Even Vegan/Vegetarian options:
Vegetarian House, Good Karma
and there's a new Safeway (grocery store) in downtown now as well.
even our Fanime Guide will show some local eatery's in the local area.
^ The Safeway is always the best way. :) heheh.
If your looking for cheap fast food you have McDonald and SUbway close. If your looking to really save a buck and you have a refrigerator in your room there is a Safeway close by you can get thinks like bread, lunch meat, cheese, cereal milk, and the like at. only warning on safeway they can be little on the expensive side for soft-drinks but still way cheaper then fountain drinks at a fast food store or the $3-$4 drinks at the convention center.
original joes is soooo pricey ._. i ate there when visiting the grandparents /falls
i dont remember what mine tasted like though ha... XD....
Ur all making me hungry! lol. I had GOH food last year at FANIME!! It was awsome! Plus you get to eat with all the GOH's!! I belive Ill get to do it again this year too!! (I hope anyways) lol
la vics (http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-victoria-taqueria-san-jose) for mexican (orange sauce!)
pho tau bay (http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-tau-bay-san-jose) for some delicious pho
In you guys opinions, what do you think is better,
La Vics or Iguanas?
IMO both are pretty good, but the orange Sauce sets La Vics apart.
EDIT:
I'm hearing La Vics got closed. Any truth to this?
Taqueria Los Gallos De Villa (http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-los-gallos-de-villa-san-jose)
Makes Eric happy...and Eric happy = less forum Nazi
dont know what that chinese food place is called but its like about two blocks away near johnny rockets and i must say i ate there 4 times all times for lunch in two years for two fanime and the Bowl never disappoints for example i got chow mein and BBQ pork for less than 5 dollars makes me :3
^ there's either Chinese Gourmet Express right next to Johnny Rockets, which is like a food court Chinese food place, E&O Trading Company, a pricey Asian fusion restaurant, or PF Chang's.
It's really hard to go wrong downtown it really depends on what you are in the mood for or your budget. Personally I love Iguana's burritos and quesadillas. Their fish burrito is a personal favorite of mine.
There was this pizza place around fanime, but I forgot what it was called. It's wasn't Pizza My Heart. It was yummy pizza with thick cheese and sausage in the center. Though the one place i always go to would have to be this very small bubble tea cafe down the street. It's hard to miss, because the business is basically set up in a two-story house. The Katsu Chicken bento they had was delicious and satisfying. Great prices too.
The pizza place you're thinking of is probably House of Pizza. They are super delicious.
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on January 04, 2011, 03:43:48 PM
The pizza place you're thinking of is probably House of Pizza. They are super delicious.
Oh yeah, thanks for that. It left a great impression on my friends and I. We're making it a tradition to order from House of Pizza on the third day of Fanime every year. XD
I don't know about the best, but me and my friends are going to try a BBQ/Steakhouse place we saw on Man Vs. Food. I forget the name, but its prob on their website somewhere, it looked good.
Last time I was their, I had sushi, but I don't exactly remember where, we walked north of the Fairmont and kind of found it.
You mean SmokeEaters? I think that was on that show, though I've only seen the show as glances from my dad watching it. If so, that place is a little ways off from Downtown (2-3 miles) all the way over at Santa Clara University.
Though admittibly a lot of restaurants in San Jose have been on Man vs Food or similar so I could be neglecting something.
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on January 06, 2011, 03:00:18 AM
You mean SmokeEaters? I think that was on that show, though I've only seen the show as glances from my dad watching it. If so, that place is a little ways off from Downtown (2-3 miles) all the way over at Santa Clara University.
Actually, there is a SmokeEaters location in downtown San Jose. It is at the same spot that University Chicken used to be located.
Quote from: AbsolutelyCursed on January 06, 2011, 09:13:06 AM
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on January 06, 2011, 03:00:18 AM
You mean SmokeEaters? I think that was on that show, though I've only seen the show as glances from my dad watching it. If so, that place is a little ways off from Downtown (2-3 miles) all the way over at Santa Clara University.
Actually, there is a SmokeEaters location in downtown San Jose. It is at the same spot that University Chicken used to be located.
O rly?
IC.
The place that Man Vs. Food went to is called Henry's World Famous Hi-Life and I checked where it is and its about a 17 min walk from the convention area. Its like a sport bar type restaurant.
301 West Saint John St., San Jose, CA 95110
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on January 06, 2011, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: AbsolutelyCursed on January 06, 2011, 09:13:06 AM
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on January 06, 2011, 03:00:18 AM
You mean SmokeEaters? I think that was on that show, though I've only seen the show as glances from my dad watching it. If so, that place is a little ways off from Downtown (2-3 miles) all the way over at Santa Clara University.
Actually, there is a SmokeEaters location in downtown San Jose. It is at the same spot that University Chicken used to be located.
O rly?
IC.
seems like a bar and im 17 and i wanna try thier wings but to me it looks like a no D:
Quote from: Rhornez on January 07, 2011, 12:37:44 AMseems like a bar and im 17 and i wanna try thier wings but to me it looks like a no D:
You can still go into Smoke Eaters. There's no guy at the door to ask for your ID.
:D Buffalo Wings it is!!!!!
TONIGHT WE DINE AT SMOKEEATERS!!!!!!
AWOOOO
AWOOOO
So another La Victoria is opening up in Downtown, I believe on Santa Clara. A ways off sure, but still, if you are in the area...
There is a ramen place in Japan town. You can get there taking light rail which is right in front of the convention center, same amount of walking if you went to mcdonalds.
Light Rail is your friend, take light rail to get to restaraunts further away from the hotels, the further away restaurants are from hotels and convention center the cheaper it is.
My friends and I went to a nice little pizza a few blocks away from the con last year, I think it was called something like Santa Carlos Pizza? Wish I remembered the exact name, but I'm sure that's close to it.
The cheese was yummy and the crust was perfectly crispy. The price was pretty good too.
Quote from: Rin_chan on January 16, 2011, 08:02:16 PM
My friends and I went to a nice little pizza a few blocks away from the con last year, I think it was called something like Santa Carlos Pizza? Wish I remembered the exact name, but I'm sure that's close to it.
The cheese was yummy and the crust was perfectly crispy. The price was pretty good too.
I remember this place!! I bought a 2 lg pies there and then kept one for me and my friends and shared the other one with everyone (or as many as I could) in the line behind me for the AnCafe concert a few yrs ago. It was very good. :P
Quote from: thequangsta on January 14, 2011, 10:18:58 PM
There is a ramen place in Japan town. You can get there taking light rail which is right in front of the convention center, same amount of walking if you went to mcdonalds.
Light Rail is your friend, take light rail to get to restaraunts further away from the hotels, the further away restaurants are from hotels and convention center the cheaper it is.
Mmm, I think I know which ramen place you're talking about. Their ramen's delicious! <3 There's also a Japanese grocery store across the street and a few other restaurants nearby. c: I haven't tried them yet, but they certainly look good! Though just a note, the restaurants in Japantown tend to close in between lunch and dinner I think, so I would recommend checking their hours. If my memory serves correct, I believe most were open between 11 and 2 for lunch and then from 5 to maybe around 8 or 9 for dinner.
Ideally for con food, my husband and I will stock a cooler for some cheap meals. We did eat out a lot at Fanime last year just because of our rush leaving. We won't have to drive 3 1/2 hours this year (more like 15 minutes XD ), so hopefully the rush will be less of an issue.
Our choices for places walking distance:
Tandoori Oven
Subway
I believe there was a baja fresh or somewhere similar
We also went to this bakery right by the Fairmont for coffee and pastries a couple times
Johnny Rocket's is okay. We're not big burger fans, but we did go there on my little brother's request.
This year will probably have at least one light rail trip up to San Jose's Japantown for dinner.
There's a Subway at:
360 South Market Street (across the street from the convention center)
165 West San Fernando Street (close to the Greyhound Station)
43 South 1st Street (at Post St.)
103 East Santa Clara Street (at Third St.)
The point is, Downtown SJ has a lot of Subways in it.
I'll post other places that I know of later.
Quote from: Enkai on January 21, 2011, 12:01:55 PM
Ideally for con food, my husband and I will stock a cooler for some cheap meals. We did eat out a lot at Fanime last year just because of our rush leaving. We won't have to drive 3 1/2 hours this year (more like 15 minutes XD ), so hopefully the rush will be less of an issue.
Our choices for places walking distance:
Tandoori Oven
Subway
I believe there was a baja fresh or somewhere similar
We also went to this bakery right by the Fairmont for coffee and pastries a couple times
Johnny Rocket's is okay. We're not big burger fans, but we did go there on my little brother's request.
This year will probably have at least one light rail trip up to San Jose's Japantown for dinner.
Tandoori Oven is wonderful!!
Muchos! Taqueria is one of the best place to eat foods as well.
Hmm what else.. SmokeEaters, Henrys Hi Life,
Quote from: Barnes on January 21, 2011, 03:57:29 PM
There's a Subway at:
360 South Market Street (across the street from the convention center)
165 West San Fernando Street (close to the Greyhound Station)
43 South 1st Street (at Post St.)
103 East Santa Clara Street (at Third St.)
The point is, Downtown SJ has a lot of Subways in it.
I'll post other places that I know of later.
Statistically speaking, There are more Subways then McDonalds in the US.
Or so I believe I read somewhere at sometime =P.
to everyone who keeps posting these usefull post up...thank you!!! Let's just say that I got my grub ready for this year!
Psycho Donuts. They also have booze at the downtown one.
There are two Food Maxx grocery stores, one off of Parkmoor Ave. near the 280 and one off of Tully Rd. near the Eastridge Center. They have lower prices than some of the other grocery stories in the area, and you can easily find everything that you need.
Love to visit some great places..Was at CA's best restaurant now going to TX...
Love your swimming pool equipments.
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
225 W. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95133
Tell them that NERV sent ya. ;D
Subway. FACT.
^ a Subway across the street from the Marriott just opened
"But you already knew that!" -Alberto del Rio
Quote from: ultrazyn on December 05, 2010, 05:07:36 PM
la vics (http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-victoria-taqueria-san-jose) for mexican (orange sauce!)
pho tau bay (http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-tau-bay-san-jose) for some delicious pho
Plus 1 for la vics! I recommend this place highly! Don't be turned away by the outside decor, or the indie san jose state college students. This is quite possibly the best mexican food nor cal has to offer.
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Quote from: ultrazyn on December 05, 2010, 05:07:36 PM
la vics (http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-victoria-taqueria-san-jose) for mexican (orange sauce!)
pho tau bay (http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-tau-bay-san-jose) for some delicious pho
Plus 1 for la vics! I recommend this place highly! Don't be turned away by the outside decor, or the indie san jose state college students. This is quite possibly the best mexican food nor cal has to offer.
No it just has the best sauce ever. Their actual food comes wanting.
It really should just be renamed to La Victoria Sauceria
I agree ^
The sauce is good (healthy? not so much.) but I'd rather grab my food from Iguana's around the corner! Way better imo! Paired with the La Vic's orange sauce? Perfect.
Has anyone thought about signing up for groupons for fanime?? I've been watching them for San Jose for a couple weeks, and sometimes there are some decent deals on dining in the convention area. Deals are typically 15 $ for 30 $ worth of food and things. I want to post my referral link, but I won't. Just look 'em up and put in the area you're interested in. I've bought I think about 5 for my area so far. It's just a thought. I am a groupon fan.
If your going to a fast food place, make sure to get some coupons that you get in the mail.
Like for example; Carl's Jr. sometimes has a coupon that let's you get fries and the drink for free if you buy a big burger. And of course almost every place has "a buy one get one free" coupon. A good way to save money.
Quote from: Glitch on April 04, 2011, 02:27:56 PM
If your going to a fast food place, make sure to get some coupons that you get in the mail.
Like for example; Carl's Jr. sometimes has a coupon that let's you get fries and the drink for free if you buy a big burger. And of course almost every place has "a buy one get one free" coupon. A good way to save money.
You bring back memories of Free kids meal Wednesdays when I had a coupon for a Super Star Meal when you purchase a Super Star Meal.
I may have shortened my life significantly that day...
Quote from: Glitch on April 04, 2011, 02:27:56 PM
If your going to a fast food place, make sure to get some coupons that you get in the mail.
Like for example; Carl's Jr. sometimes has a coupon that let's you get fries and the drink for free if you buy a big burger. And of course almost every place has "a buy one get one free" coupon. A good way to save money.
A lot of these are area-specific though, so check before you bring the coupons. I know a lot of us come from outside the San Jose area.
Two words: Dollar Menu
Quote from: Otakuya on April 06, 2011, 07:13:30 PM
Two words: Dollar Menu
I don't feel like dieing during Con, thanks.
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on April 07, 2011, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: Otakuya on April 06, 2011, 07:13:30 PM
Two words: Dollar Menu
I don't feel like dieing during Con, thanks.
seriously. If you wanna get something at the con, at least get something that would seem worth it. Like a Calzone. Oh damn I want a Calzone right now
I would recommend hitting the other cheap places before the dollar menu, just because with food like that you're likely to get a quick spike of energy from the large amounts of sugar (and other crud) and then you'll feel worse later. But, for a snack that's fine.
For snacks though I bring like a billion bags of cheesy popcorn. I can eat an entire bag in a sitting because it's so frickin' good. Chips and junk too. Y'know.
Since I go to San Jose State I figured I'd throw in my two cents. Here's a list of where I get my usual grub. Google for addresses, but they're all within good distance of the downtown area. Also I left out the pricey places like Sonoma Chicken Coop, Original Joe's, and Scotts Seafood.
Fast food: McDonalds, Togos, Subway, Jack in the Box, Carls Jr are all within 1-5 blocks from the event center. Carls Jr is a little farther over near Santa Clara Street.
Johnny Rockets [I consider it expensive, but milkshakes are pretty awesome.]
Peanuts Deluxe Cafe [diner that gives you a crapload of food that's probably not good for you but filling. Cash only.]
Osheyo [Sushi and the works.]
Psycho Donuts
Hydration Tea and Coffee [Milk tea, bento boxes, etc.]
Smoke Eaters [Spicy chicken wings.]
La Victoria Taqueria [Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, orange sauce...]
Iguanas Burritozilla [Burritos, tacos...]
A Taste of Paris [Pastries, soups]
The Cheese Steak Shop
Good Karma Vegan House [vegetarian food, great local coffee]
Cafe Pomegranate [Mediterranean, Persian, great kebabs]
China Chen [Noodles, rice plates]
Pho 69
The Kebab Shack [Kebabs, rice, combo plates]
Pizza My Heart
TK Noodle
Quickly's
Also watch for food trucks. I know a few make downtown stops, like Mogo's and Curry Up Now.
Quote from: Mango Bunny on April 06, 2011, 04:03:47 PM
Quote from: Glitch on April 04, 2011, 02:27:56 PM
If your going to a fast food place, make sure to get some coupons that you get in the mail.
Like for example; Carl's Jr. sometimes has a coupon that let's you get fries and the drink for free if you buy a big burger. And of course almost every place has "a buy one get one free" coupon. A good way to save money.
A lot of these are area-specific though, so check before you bring the coupons. I know a lot of us come from outside the San Jose area.
True. Although it should be safe with fast food places like McDonalds and Carls Jr since I almost never see them be specific about an area. Little Ceasers on the other hand tends to be specific about an area. I guess check to see what deals you can get ahead of time.
Save your money and fill your belly.
You know, if only In-N-Out were near the con site..... those burgers are so damn good! :D
The nearest In-N-Out from the CC is the one on Coleman Ave next to the airport and Lowe's. It just opened last year, I believe
Quote from: garfieldelric on April 08, 2011, 11:03:56 AM
You know, if only In-N-Out were near the con site..... those burgers are so damn good! :D
This is the part where I disagree.
Their burgers are extremely plain and lack any distinct flavor.
From there, their fries can only be described as brittle pieces of chalk.
They lack a legitimate menu of any kind beyond Burger A, B, C, to Z which is hidden requiring the customer to actually have to research the food to get a specific crappy burger. That and regardless they are all variations off the same cheese burgers with very few changes between them beyond the amount of meet cheese and sauce on them.
And finally they have worse service then any other fast food restaurant out their, willing to hire even the most under trained individual and throw him anywhere in the building to work without supervision.
Did I ever mention I got a raw hamburger from them? The sad part is that as much of a problem that was, it only just barely pulls ahead of the rest of the pack with my experiences of bad customer service at In and Out in general.
Still does not beat the price tags stamped to my Burrito and Soft Taco from that one Taco Bell though...
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on April 09, 2011, 11:22:10 AM
Quote from: garfieldelric on April 08, 2011, 11:03:56 AM
You know, if only In-N-Out were near the con site..... those burgers are so damn good! :D
This is the part where I disagree.
Their burgers are extremely plain and lack any distinct flavor.
From there, their fries can only be described as brittle pieces of chalk.
They lack a legitimate menu of any kind beyond Burger A, B, C, to Z which is hidden requiring the customer to actually have to research the food to get a specific crappy burger. That and regardless they are all variations off the same cheese burgers with very few changes between them beyond the amount of meet cheese and sauce on them.
And finally they have worse service then any other fast food restaurant out their, willing to hire even the most under trained individual and throw him anywhere in the building to work without supervision.
Did I ever mention I got a raw hamburger from them? The sad part is that as much of a problem that was, it only just barely pulls ahead of the rest of the pack with my experiences of bad customer service at In and Out in general.
Still does not beat the price tags stamped to my Burrito and Soft Taco from that one Taco Bell though...
Seconded. I never understood the In-N-Out cult. The only thing that's decent is their shakes. If I'm gonna splurge on a burger I'm going to Johnny Rockets. Mmmm
Five Guys at the Plant shopping center on Curtner Ave. Way better than In-N-Out IMO. (A-1 sauce and bacon!!!)
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on April 09, 2011, 11:22:10 AM
Quote from: garfieldelric on April 08, 2011, 11:03:56 AM
You know, if only In-N-Out were near the con site..... those burgers are so damn good! :D
This is the part where I disagree.
Their burgers are extremely plain and lack any distinct flavor.
From there, their fries can only be described as brittle pieces of chalk.
They lack a legitimate menu of any kind beyond Burger A, B, C, to Z which is hidden requiring the customer to actually have to research the food to get a specific crappy burger. That and regardless they are all variations off the same cheese burgers with very few changes between them beyond the amount of meet cheese and sauce on them.
And finally they have worse service then any other fast food restaurant out their, willing to hire even the most under trained individual and throw him anywhere in the building to work without supervision.
Did I ever mention I got a raw hamburger from them? The sad part is that as much of a problem that was, it only just barely pulls ahead of the rest of the pack with my experiences of bad customer service at In and Out in general.
Still does not beat the price tags stamped to my Burrito and Soft Taco from that one Taco Bell though...
0_0
Although while were on the subject of complaining, I'll say you should also avoid Peggy Sue's. The pretty average burgers are ok but definitely way too overpriced. You wind up paying 10 bucks for something that's like 5 or 6 bucks at most fast food places. Not worth it.
Quote from: Otakuya on April 08, 2011, 05:15:40 PM
The nearest In-N-Out from the CC is the one on Coleman Ave next to the airport and Lowe's. It just opened last year, I believe
I like to sit next to the window at this one and watch the airplanes take-off and land. :D
There is a train outside of the con that you can follow (north) or ride for $2 for 2 hours to a Johny rockets togo's quikke (that sweet tea drink) sushi place and few other food places. A street before that is a pizza my heart bens and jerrys (icecream) and jack in the box and McDonalds. between first and 2nd stop on the train is a PF changs (chinese bistro family style) subway and other food locations including a SafeWay which is a food store. A few more stops and you get to san jose's japan town with Japanese themed food.
The location is near my college so there are TONS of food locations around it. Look up food around San jose state University for good food within walking distance.
Street view map labels food near by zoom in to even get a street veiw
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=vei&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=iguanas+san+jose&fb=1&gl=us&hq=iguanas&hnear=San+Jose,+CA&cid=0,0,13687263215021969888&ei=7g2tTZGCK5G6sAPB04jPCQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQnwIwAA
I actually work around this area as a pizza delivery guy for Pizza Hut. If you're looking for the Pizza Hut that delivers to the Fanime hotels, you want the one on 52 Keyes St. Not plugging the store, just saying, if you're looking in the phone book for the PizzaHut that delivers to the Marriot or Hilton for example, that's the one. Also, if you're driving by car and have a SMALL budget, there is a Wienerschnitzel nearby. Just go south on Market St untill it turns into 1st St. It will be on your right hand side. Btw, it's only a coincidence that it's near the Pizza Hut, lol. 79 cent corndogs, and if it's a Sunday, 89 cent chili dogs. Good idea if you need a reason for someone NOT to share a bed with you that Sunday night...if you catch my drift.
Hydration Cafe & La Vic's Taqueria...both near 4th & San Carlos & both of these are open waaaay late. @ La Vic's, if you get the super nachos w/ meat to go then they give you a HUGE portion. Hydration Cafe has Taiwanese-style lunch boxes & lots of good milk teas. They keep the artificial stuff to a minimum, too (i.e. their taro smoothie is made with real taro)
There's a few good Vietnamese restaurants around the area...Dalat @ 10th & William, all purpose, though they close early (like 7:30), & Dakao, mostly banh mi, @ 3rd & San Salvador.
There's Japantown...it's about a half hour walk but quicker on the light rail. I agree with the comments that most restaurants in Japantown have conservative hours...e.g. only open for normal lunch & dinner hours. They're also pretty small, so they might get crowded.
Again for Groupon.... Today there's a deal for PJ's Deli/Cafe, which seems to be right around the corner. I can't say I've been there, but 8 dollars for 16 dollars worth of sandwiches sounds good to me. I'll probably pick some up and keep them in the room.
Aside from Groupon, there's a coupon place called TownHog (http://townhog.com/city/san-jose)that's had some good deals lately, but for slightly fancier stuff generally. I got two 50$ coupons for 25$ each for Scott's Seafood. I have a sick weakness for fresh raw oysters on the half shell, so I am gonna indulge XD
They also had a deal a while back for movie tickets, I'm hoping they have another one soon.
Raw oysters are delicious. I had my first (good) oysters a few weeks ago and now I'm addicted =D I hear the seafood place on Race is good and cheap if you have the resources to make it out there =)
My picks:
Chicago Pizza
Pizza My Heart
Iguana's (for the fries, which are a guilty pleasure)
Hydration
Quickly's (2 for 1 pearl teas)
Pita Pit
Sonoma Chicken Coop
If you can afford it:
Scott's
Morton's (but if you're spending that money, get yourself to Alexander's)
Il Fornaio
Gordon Biersch
Psycho Donuts is... okay, sometimes their filling is inconsistent/scant but their flavors are decent. They sometimes have the Econ 101 donut which is great for groups ;)
I ate at Gordon (typed Gorgon there wtf) Biersch's last time I was down there and it was very tasty. I don't remember it being too expensive either, it was under $100 for three of us, two of whom are.. quite fond trying new beer, to say the least XD I'm pretty sure the booze was responsible for the bulk of our bill.
Quote from: Moonblossom on May 02, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
I ate at Gordon (typed Gorgon there wtf) Biersch's last time I was down there and it was very tasty. I don't remember it being too expensive either, it was under $100 for three of us, two of whom are.. quite fond trying new beer, to say the least XD I'm pretty sure the booze was responsible for the bulk of our bill.
Isn't booze always expensive in those places? XD
I went to BJ's last week in my town of Modesto and my friends drink was as much as his meal.
Quote from: Moonblossom on May 02, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
I ate at Gordon (typed Gorgon there wtf) Biersch's last time I was down there and it was very tasty. I don't remember it being too expensive either, it was under $100 for three of us, two of whom are.. quite fond trying new beer, to say the least XD I'm pretty sure the booze was responsible for the bulk of our bill.
It's pretty reasonable, but I was considering smaller food budgets -- I work FT so it's in the a-okay range for me XD most of the restaurants along there (San Fernando, I think) are around the same range as well.
Yeah, it's not the sort of place I'd recommend grabbing a quick lunch every day at, but even for people on a tight budget it would be a good place to have one nicer dinner.
I agree.
Speaking of watering holes, if you're in a group, take advantage of happy hour specials! They're obviously still not going to be as cheap as fast food, but usually you can get a good salad and/or some yummy eats for a decent price (around $5 a plate).
Flames Eatery on S. 4th St. was pretty good when I went couple years ago.
http://flameseatery.com/ (http://flameseatery.com/)
PIZZA MY HEART! OMG! Best Pizza around in my opinion
The address is;
117 East San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95112
Quickly is good if you want Boba or spicy pepper chicken. It's near Tengu Sushi, between third and fourth street (on the fourth street side). It's a bout half a block up from the library and across the street.
Quote from: SuperSheba on May 07, 2011, 11:56:02 AM
Quickly is good if you want Boba or spicy pepper chicken. It's near Tengu Sushi, between third and fourth street (on the fourth street side). It's a bout half a block up from the library and across the street.
I didnt know there was a Sushi restaurant around (I knew about the one inside the COn... But... how is this place?
Oops, forgot to mention Amici's -- really good NY style pizza. It's a little more of a walk from the Convention Center than Pizza My Heart, but it's soooo much better.
I work at the Red Robin that's maybe 10-15 away from the convention center. Prices are well worth it and the food is pretty good, not just saying this because I work there, just for the simple fact I hate yet love it. Plus, if you happen to go with me or are in my group, discounts are involved. :D
Proof that advertising works. I totally heard the "yummmmm!" in my head when I read your post XD
Yeah, with the new "radio" station that plays music in the resturant...I can't go 10 mins while serving my tables or training without hearing that.
There's a Red Robin nearish the con? Bloody I must go at least once.
Unlimited fries yeeeeeeees (your advertising has worked damn you hah)
I'd suggest bringing a cooler with cold cuts for the first day or two...
bread, pb&j...<---you will always have decent food i
there's a safeway in downtown, or if you go out on coleman, there is a strip mall with a target, supermarket, el pollo loco, few other fast food places.
you can always take the bus or vta to j-town where there are small japanese eateries (i'd suggest the manju) and the wannabe and pricey hawaiian place: hukilau.
if you're staying in the hotel, bring your own water and drinks...the hotels are a rip off (aren't they always?) i went to a staff meeting a few months ago and bought a $7 rockstar <- didn't realize i was getting ripped off till i already got rang up.
there's lots of places nearby.. iguanas (which is open late) denny's (down the street), lots of subways, jack in the box, johnny rockets, a hot dog stand in the parking lot behind studio 8 (nightclub) at santa clara and 2nd., old spaghetti factory (bleh)...
but if you are an out of towner and are looking for some interesting eateries in the area:
gochi (cupertino)
ramen place inside mitsuwa (saratoga ave. in san jose)
pepper lunch in milpitas
abc (for dim sum) in milpitas I'd skip the dynasty seafood 2 plazas down
palace bbq buffet (sunnyvale)
sweet breams for taiyaki (san mateo)
Himawari-Tel or Santa Ramen for Ramen (san mateo)
Ajisen Ramen (fremont) much better than in sf galleria
Old Town Sushi (Newark)
Izakaya Mai for izikaya in san mateo
^ great info! :)
I'd like to add that nutrition may be underrated at the con. Weirdly, you'd have to think like it's gonna be a marathon: drink lots of fluids (water, Gatorade) and non sugary energy snacks (trail mix). Of course, its an anime con, meaning tons of Mountain Dew, Pocky, and candy. But if you stick to a healthier con diet (lol), you may get to enjoy the con more instead of having caffiene, sugar, or fat withdrawls.
*eats a Big Mac*
ORIGINAL JOE'S! - pricey on certain items but SAVE UP FOR IT the food is amazing, my fiance and I go every Fanime year to Original Joe's to enjoy a nice dinner. But be warned, call ahead or go early because it takes time to get a seat (everyone wants to go because of how fantastic the food is).... oh and the waiters are amazing. Last year we were going to swipe some butter packets for our bread and the waiter came by and is all "Oh just take them, in fact let me get you more haha" we're all "Zomg thank you!" XD lolololol!
McDonald's - down the street from Original Joe's, a bit of a walk but hey, it's quick and easy and it's McDonalds (dollah menu ftw)
There are a couple other little places around downtown San Jose but I don't have much experience with them. I usually ALWAYS bring my own food (last year my friend brought a rice cooker lol), and if I want to get something to munch it's Joe's or McDonald's.
Original Joe's is delicious!
If you have a car (about a 8-10 minute drive), try Boiling Crab. This is easily the best seafood you can get in the bay area. It normally takes 2 1/2 hours to get a table, but I've been there in the afternoon and got seated within 15 minutes. There are 3 different kinds of sauces you can get but I suggest "The Whole Shabang" which mixes all three together. The shrimp is soooooooooooooooooo good!
Tip: Last year, we had a friend go by Boiling Crab to put our name in a few hours before we planned on going. By the time we were hungry, we drove over there and got seated shortly afterwards. Trust me, its worth the planning.
anyone know if theres a nearby place that sells Bahn Mi Sandwhiches?
Quote from: Otakuya on May 10, 2011, 01:25:15 AM
^ great info! :)
I'd like to add that nutrition may be underrated at the con. Weirdly, you'd have to think like it's gonna be a marathon: drink lots of fluids (water, Gatorade) and non sugary energy snacks (trail mix). Of course, its an anime con, meaning tons of Mountain Dew, Pocky, and candy. But if you stick to a healthier con diet (lol), you may get to enjoy the con more instead of having caffiene, sugar, or fat withdrawls.
*eats a Big Mac*
Not having a good nutrition balance is a mistake I made a few years back. I had to go a nite without having a hotel because I was broke(and my "friend" was a jerk..). I danced for munny offerings which got me a what I thought was a decent amount. But I only had enough munny to buy a pretzel(saltiest one of my lifeT_T). So I was dehydrated from dancing for cash/and even more so from the pretzel. Later in the nite I felt the worst feeling of sleepiness/exhaustion/fatigue and I just so happened to be walking by the Starbucks. Long story short I told my sad sad tale to the manager and he had the bright idea to give me an "experimental" espresso. He told me he had never given anyone a drink that powerful before, and with the common sense I had at the age I thought "oh great this should help me!"...Worst mistake ever..It tasted like liquid death(even AFTER drowning it in Milk/sugar) and after a short while I went into a hell like zombie state. And I bordered on the line of consciousness for the rest of the nite. I don't remember much after that...I think I talked to a bum..*sigh*
Basically let that story be a lesson for those of you with bad diets that don't have a room to go back too, to crash>,>.
i like crawdaddy better than boiling crab.
for viet sandwiches there's the numerous lee's and a few others, you can yelp vietnamese sandwiches in san jose.
(also look up vietnamese mall, san jose)
I have to say for cheap FanimeCon food I ALWAYS go to Safeway in my town or a CVS or Dollar Store and I buy a bunch of stuff. Like sandwiches, chips, waters.. Etc. And then when I get to a hotel - or rather when other people get hotels because I have another house I stay at that's 30 minutes away in Menlo Park - I just throw it all in the fridge and then when I go to the convention I pack that stuff as lunch and dinner. BUT YOU SHOULD DO IT IN YOUR HOMETOWN! I have seen it where convention goers totally clean out stores that sell cheap food around the convention areas and going out to eat isn't always that cheap. Especially if you are at the convention on a budget.
^ gotta get sandwhiches this time around last year had chips juice and poptarts in our food reserves at the room
^ nearest Vietnamese sandwich shop is Dakao on San Salvador St. 3 blocks from conv center. With Pho too
I just want to say thank you to everyone who knows the area and has giving alot of great food choices.....going to make a list and try new places this year!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!!
I live in San Jose and I believe that one of the best restaurants u can find is probably Henry's Hi-life. the baby back ribs there are AMAZINGGG. ribs cost $17 which includes a potato with some kind of cream/cheese which also tastes awesome. if you wanna know where it is, its right behind HP Pavilion and you should also check their website, http://henryshilife.com/.
Since im vietnamese, i know my Pho (delicious viet noodles)... Probably the best Pho restaurant in downtown is Dac Phuc. Most of the meals would cost you around $5-$8
If you need quick food thats pretty close to fanime, theres mcdonalds, iguanas, some kinda cheesesteak place, jack n the box, and other restuarants of that area. you'll see alot of people walk towards and away from there. Just go east on san carlos street and ull be right there.
BAHN MI HERE I GO
All right everyone with Fanime only 7 days away. I need to know which of you attendees will be dining at one of my top places to eat.
This year is going to be awesome so hopefully you guys will drop on by and order an awesome brick oven pizza.
Honestly, I've had Amici's pizza after hearing so much about it on the radio. Amici's is good, but HIGHLY...HIGHLY overrated for the price. Not just because I work at Pizza Hut, because I like our "rival" Dominoes Pizza better. Besides, you can get more pizza from Pizza Hut with the deals we got currently...although the best one won't work with delivery. But that's my own opinion.
Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 21, 2011, 01:07:24 AM
Honestly, I've had Amici's pizza after hearing so much about it on the radio. Amici's is good, but HIGHLY...HIGHLY overrated for the price. Not just because I work at Pizza Hut, because I like our "rival" Dominoes Pizza better. Besides, you can get more pizza from Pizza Hut with the deals we got currently...although the best one won't work with delivery. But that's my own opinion.
I've never eaten at Amici's, but...
While their prices are a tad high, they really don't look that bad for good pizza here in the bay area. If it is, indeed, good pizza, I don't think pizza hut or dominos should even be brought up. More pizza=/= good deal when it's bad pizza.
Quote from: Mango Bunny on May 21, 2011, 03:58:03 AM
Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 21, 2011, 01:07:24 AM
Honestly, I've had Amici's pizza after hearing so much about it on the radio. Amici's is good, but HIGHLY...HIGHLY overrated for the price. Not just because I work at Pizza Hut, because I like our "rival" Dominoes Pizza better. Besides, you can get more pizza from Pizza Hut with the deals we got currently...although the best one won't work with delivery. But that's my own opinion.
I've never eaten at Amici's, but...
While their prices are a tad high, they really don't look that bad for good pizza here in the bay area. If it is, indeed, good pizza, I don't think pizza hut or dominos should even be brought up. More pizza=/= good deal when it's bad pizza.
cheap pizza is geat pizza but there is a pizza my heart in walking distance
I just bought another groupon (that makes three I'll be using at Fanime. Argh!)
http://gr.pn/leTa10
It's to Pho 69. Again, I don't know if it's any good, but I want to be stuffing my face with curry. Fo' sho'.
I'm so hungry right now!
Living in San Jose for more than 5 years has only made me more aware of this problem. NEVER go to any of the fast food places when there is a con in town. Even if it's roughly 5 miles away. They're going to be so busy that nearly 90% of the food is never cooked all the way. I don't know how many times I've gotten food poisoning from MC D's or BK. Or the few times I got old meat from a Sub Way. The only place I could even suggest eating at is either La Victorieas' (right near the con) for Mexican food and maybe this carles' Jr that's a block or 2 from the con. Everywhere else... just be careful to the food being all under cooked and never handled right.
Quote from: KikyoSano on May 24, 2011, 10:37:25 AM
Living in San Jose for more than 5 years has only made me more aware of this problem. NEVER go to any of the fast food places when there is a con in town. Even if it's roughly 5 miles away. They're going to be so busy that nearly 90% of the food is never cooked all the way. I don't know how many times I've gotten food poisoning from MC D's or BK. Or the few times I got old meat from a Sub Way. The only place I could even suggest eating at is either La Victorieas' (right near the con) for Mexican food and maybe this carles' Jr that's a block or 2 from the con. Everywhere else... just be careful to the food being all under cooked and never handled right.
Sounds like you just have bad luck.
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on May 24, 2011, 07:23:50 PM
Quote from: KikyoSano on May 24, 2011, 10:37:25 AM
Living in San Jose for more than 5 years has only made me more aware of this problem. NEVER go to any of the fast food places when there is a con in town. Even if it's roughly 5 miles away. They're going to be so busy that nearly 90% of the food is never cooked all the way. I don't know how many times I've gotten food poisoning from MC D's or BK. Or the few times I got old meat from a Sub Way. The only place I could even suggest eating at is either La Victorieas' (right near the con) for Mexican food and maybe this carles' Jr that's a block or 2 from the con. Everywhere else... just be careful to the food being all under cooked and never handled right.
Sounds like you just have bad luck.
thats why you dont go to fast food places and bring in ur own food
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on May 24, 2011, 07:23:50 PM
Quote from: KikyoSano on May 24, 2011, 10:37:25 AM
Living in San Jose for more than 5 years has only made me more aware of this problem. NEVER go to any of the fast food places when there is a con in town. Even if it's roughly 5 miles away. They're going to be so busy that nearly 90% of the food is never cooked all the way. I don't know how many times I've gotten food poisoning from MC D's or BK. Or the few times I got old meat from a Sub Way. The only place I could even suggest eating at is either La Victorieas' (right near the con) for Mexican food and maybe this carles' Jr that's a block or 2 from the con. Everywhere else... just be careful to the food being all under cooked and never handled right.
Sounds like you just have bad luck.
I've never ever had that problem. =/
Quote from: lummy on January 04, 2011, 10:52:54 PM
I don't know about the best, but me and my friends are going to try a BBQ/Steakhouse place we saw on Man Vs. Food. I forget the name, but its prob on their website somewhere, it looked good.
Last time I was their, I had sushi, but I don't exactly remember where, we walked north of the Fairmont and kind of found it.
I think it's "Henry's high-life." I've eaten there and it's really good.
Yeah it's Henry's Hi Life. They have the best baby back ribs evar! It's a long walk from the conv center to Hi Life.