Glitch here folks. :D
Anyway,I intend to have a nice dinner sometime during fanime(probably japanese but any will do).Anyone know which of all these restuarants in downtown are actually good for dining out?Preferbally one within walking distance of the convention.
For Japanese food i think you might have to go to japan town you could take the lightrail there is just a 5 min ride maybe, but there are quite a few restuarants, jack in the box, mac donalds, johnny rockets, la victorias.
bunch of Chinese food places i dunno if you would call any of this upscale but they are decent places. most of them are all within walking distances.
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A few blocks away there's a Spaghetti Factory and the Tied House (a micobrewery type place) less than a mile away. Here's a great resource:
http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/eat/distance.php
It shows restaurants based on distance from the Con. Center.
Depends on how much you're willing to spend.
The Arcadia in the lobby of the Marriott is a really good restaurant. Good steak, great desserts...but also about 40 bucks a person for dinner if not a little more.
Original Joe's is good too, and much more reasonable money-wise.
I also recommend Original Joe's. They have great food and it's a mid-price range place.
Depends what day you want to do it during fanime. I'll think about it.
FYI there's a food guide map on the last page of the Fanime 2006 program guide. 8)
A word of warning: San Jose is NOT known for it's night life. The selection of restaurants open at night takes a drastic drop. It's best to go out and eat before 10pm...maybe 9pm just to be safe. Or do your homework first.
Don't make the same mistake like what I did and just go drive out aimlessly at 10pm at night and expect to see things open. Trying to find a place open at that time was much more difficult then I though it would be.
... That's kind of sad actually, that San Jose has a lack of a nightlife. xD
Anyway, I heard there was this new ramen place in Japantown, Kumako or somethingsuch. Might be worth a try? :D? I've never eaten there before though.
Here's the article from the San Jose Mercury:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/16755904.htm
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Thanks everyone for the help.Before posting, I was pondering Rokko Japanese Cuisine.If anybody knows how food is there,let me know.
Quote from: phoenixphire24A few blocks away there's a Spaghetti Factory and the Tied House (a micobrewery type place) less than a mile away. Here's a great resource:
http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/eat/distance.php
It shows restaurants based on distance from the Con. Center.
Thanks.That site is more helpfull than the one I was using.
Quote from: astroboyFYI there's a food guide map on the last page of the Fanime 2006 program guide. 8)
A word of warning: San Jose is NOT known for it's night life. The selection of restaurants open at night takes a drastic drop. It's best to go out and eat before 10pm...maybe 9pm just to be safe. Or do your homework first.
Don't make the same mistake like what I did and just go drive out aimlessly at 10pm at night and expect to see things open. Trying to find a place open at that time was much more difficult then I though it would be.
I'm aware of the guide. ^^ I have been to pretty much all the fast food places.But I will watch out for places that close early,thanks.
Quote from: ShinsengumiDepends what day you want to do it during fanime. I'll think about it.
Yeah.I'll try to find a time when nothing that big is going on.
This is something I plan to do with a group of friends, but I welcome anyone. ^^
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Quote from: rigel... That's kind of sad actually, that San Jose has a lack of a nightlife. xD
Anyway, I heard there was this new ramen place in Japantown, Kumako or somethingsuch. Might be worth a try? :D? I've never eaten there before though.
Here's the article from the San Jose Mercury:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/16755904.htm
Ahh, you mean Kumako Ramen! ^_^ They're delicious, although found only in Japantown. I always enjoy their Curry Ramen over there! ^^
Although theres a bunch of places such as Subway, McDonalds, Jack-In-The-Box, as well as the Tech Centers Cafe, the Arcadia over at the Mariott, an Indian Food place, Pizza Chicago, Tandoori Oven, Johnny Rockets, Panda House, a Hot Dog place, and a few new resturaunts.
However, if you desire some late night munchies, then Jack-In-the-Box is your place to go, since its the only resturaunt in the area thats open 24/7.
Jack In The Box is open that late?! O.O
Does Jack in The Box also happen to have Dine In hours that late....or do I need to score foodage for late night time beforehand?^^;;
Quote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildJack In The Box is open that late?! O.O
Does Jack in The Box also happen to have Dine In hours that late....or do I need to score foodage for late night time beforehand?^^;;
Yep, at least the one near San Jose State University though. Even Dine In hours. Open 24/7! ^_^
If you want an awesome breakfast... Then try Peggy Sues in the morning.
Ommlettes... Yesh... ^^
Quote from: MoogleborgQuote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildJack In The Box is open that late?! O.O
Does Jack in The Box also happen to have Dine In hours that late....or do I need to score foodage for late night time beforehand?^^;;
Yep, at least the one near San Jose State University though. Even Dine In hours. Open 24/7! ^_^
What?! Dine in 24hrs a day?! O.O
We HAVE to go there some late night Moogle-chan! <3 <3
I have not eaten at the Rokko downtown but I did eat at the one in Sunnyvale, and I love their lunch special bento boxes! Enough food to fill me up, and I like to eat.
I would make reservations and if the Rokko downtown is anything like the one in Sunnyvale, you might be able to score a private room with a low table (it's very fun to eat in there!)
Quote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildQuote from: MoogleborgQuote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildJack In The Box is open that late?! O.O
Does Jack in The Box also happen to have Dine In hours that late....or do I need to score foodage for late night time beforehand?^^;;
Yep, at least the one near San Jose State University though. Even Dine In hours. Open 24/7! ^_^
What?! Dine in 24hrs a day?! O.O
We HAVE to go there some late night Moogle-chan! <3 <3
If you're going to score late-night foodage, skip Jack in the Crack and hit up La Victoria or Iguana's (before 3:00AM). These places are SO GOOD and definitely a part of the college lifestyle at SJSU.
Lessee...There's Tengu Sushi, Togos, Johnny Rockets, Chinese Gourmet Express, Dawg's Seafood (?), House of Siam, Pizza My Heart, Ben & Jerry's, Dakao, La Victoria, Quickly, Tapioca Express, Jack Box, and McDonald's all around SJSU area.
There's Togos, Sonoma Chicken Coop, Peggy Sue's, Starbucks, Old Spaghetti, Tied House, Scott's Seafood, etc... at San Pedro Square (the best place in SJ at night, IMO, especially during Sharks games).
Is the katsudon at Tengu any good? I found their site and kinda got my hopes up. Or does anyone know of anywhere else around the Hilton (within a few minutes walking distance ideally) that sells good, inexpensive katsudon?
Where I live, the only available Japanese food is sushi or really expensive trendy/fusion stuff, no comfy homestyle food to be had. I've been craving sticky gooey delicious katsudon for ages now, and I'm really hoping I can sink my teeth into some at Fanime. Assuming I can wait that long without going bonkers!
Quote from: ~~Loktera~~If you want an awesome breakfast... Then try Peggy Sues in the morning.
Ommlettes... Yesh... ^^
Yay! Peggy Sue's! :D
And if I recall, isn't there also a Johnny Rockets near by?
Quote from: G.I.RQuote from: ~~Loktera~~If you want an awesome breakfast... Then try Peggy Sues in the morning.
Ommlettes... Yesh... ^^
Yay! Peggy Sue's! :D
And if I recall, isn't there also a Johnny Rockets near by?
omg, is there? cuz...yeah. chili cheese fries FTW
Quote from: EmergeQuote from: G.I.RQuote from: ~~Loktera~~If you want an awesome breakfast... Then try Peggy Sues in the morning.
Ommlettes... Yesh... ^^
Yay! Peggy Sue's! :D
And if I recall, isn't there also a Johnny Rockets near by?
omg, is there? cuz...yeah. chili cheese fries FTW
There is, but it's a little bit more of a walk to get to JR's than it is to get to PS's.
And Peggy Sues is just a little more affordable than Johnny Rockets. So I would tend to go there more...
You get a plate full of chili cheese fries @ PS (I should know, did that last year)
Quote from: jeansI have not eaten at the Rokko downtown but I did eat at the one in Sunnyvale, and I love their lunch special bento boxes! Enough food to fill me up, and I like to eat.
I would make reservations and if the Rokko downtown is anything like the one in Sunnyvale, you might be able to score a private room with a low table (it's very fun to eat in there!)
Much thanks. ^^ You wouldn't happen to know the price range? I'm guessing the one from sunnyville will be like the one downtown. Assuming since they got bento boxes it'll be the usual eight buck meal.
There is this place about a black away that looks like 50's diner type place. Really good food and not too bad on price. What I really remember the most is that they had the best Mint Chocolate Chip Milk Shake I've ever had.
Quote from: ChucoThere is this place about a black away that looks like 50's diner type place. Really good food and not too bad on price. What I really remember the most is that they had the best Mint Chocolate Chip Milk Shake I've ever had.
I believe you're talking about Peggy Sues, which by the way is very good
Mm, I love mint chocolate chip milkshakes. T_T I'll have to look for that place.
Here is a link:
http://www.peggysues.com/
Yeah it was Peggy Sue's, I remember getting wierd looks from the staff because one of my homeboy's was wearing cat ears and a tail. Not too far of walk and just a general good vibe from the place.
There's a delicious, but very high class restaraunt that serves, pretty much gourmet meals, which are mainly Asian in nature, but range in other ethnicities as well. I got this piece of glazed salmon over rice that was DELICIOUS. It was called the EO Trading Co. or something. But it's very expensive. However the ambience, and the food are totally worth it, especially if you're going out with a large group of people who are each splitting the tab. I wouldn't reccommend going to eat in your cosplay however. You might want to wear something nicer, and make an evening of it.
Quote from: LongThere's a delicious, but very high class restaraunt that serves, pretty much gourmet meals, which are mainly Asian in nature, but range in other ethnicities as well. I got this piece of glazed salmon over rice that was DELICIOUS. It was called the EO Trading Co. or something. But it's very expensive. However the ambience, and the food are totally worth it, especially if you're going out with a large group of people who are each splitting the tab. I wouldn't reccommend going to eat in your cosplay however. You might want to wear something nicer, and make an evening of it.
http://www.eotrading.com/
Mm, looks really good! Thanks for the suggestion.
I'll think about the fancy place...but I'm totally interested in going to Peggy Sue's. Although if I DO decide to go to the fancy place I can always go in my Black Lolita...which would work for either place...and freak people out :twisted:
Quote from: MoonblossomQuote from: LongThere's a delicious, but very high class restaraunt that serves, pretty much gourmet meals, which are mainly Asian in nature, but range in other ethnicities as well. I got this piece of glazed salmon over rice that was DELICIOUS. It was called the EO Trading Co. or something. But it's very expensive. However the ambience, and the food are totally worth it, especially if you're going out with a large group of people who are each splitting the tab. I wouldn't reccommend going to eat in your cosplay however. You might want to wear something nicer, and make an evening of it.
http://www.eotrading.com/
Mm, looks really good! Thanks for the suggestion.
Even though I've seen resteruants with higher meal charge I'm still gonna say Holy crap that's pricey!
I wouldn't mind checking that place out.
That IS pretty pricey, but it would be fun to go there with some friends...
:oops: I guess I've got expensive tastes, cause it really doesn't seem that pricey to me at all for a decent restaurant.
Well normally I go to places like Hard Rock...where most of the food is $12 and under. Heck even in most Mexican places you'll find a lot more food for $10 and under....
Aah. Yeah, I guess compared to that sort of place it's a bit steep.
I guess also where I live (Montreal) a lot of restaurants exploit the whole "we're cool cause people compare us to europe" atmosphere and overcharge for food around here.
It's not unheard of for me to have paid $200 for a two-person dinner with a couple of drinks.
Wtf...that's insane! What kind of food and beverage would make you pay $100 per person for that kind of meal?! I would NOT want to step foot in a restaurant like that. There's plenty of restaurants with good food with MUCH more reasonable prices over in the bay area, that are also more authentic. Come to the bay area...we have a lot of restaurs with more international flavors for more reasonable prices. Hell even a lot of Japanese restaurants at Japan Town are more reasonable then that $200 crap. For like $10 I had a giant bowl of some kind of soup stuff with chicken in it. Even with my big appetite I wasn't able to eat it all, even after stuffing myself like crazy o.o
I can't exactly hop on a plane and fly across the continent every time I'm in the mood for good food. That wouldn't really save me any money, not at $700 per plane ticket. ;P
And that bill was a four hour long meal at my favourite restaurant ever, and damned well worth it in my opinion. It's a matter of taste and preference. *shrugs* I understand other people thinking it's excessive, but I love good food.
Just think of that $700 plane ticket as an investment. :P It's like, 25cents for a day's meal in China, so you're saving what..like, $8+ a day? Stay there half a year and you've got that plane ticket paid off.
But yeah, that place is kinda pricey. Oh well, hey, if you had a good time and could afford it, who cares? Some people buy $200 jeans, some people buy $400 rims, some people buy $1400 lenses, so a $100 classy meal isn't the worst way to spoil yourself. :wink:
Well, if you're a girl, just hit on some guy and force him to take you there and pay for you.
If you're a guy, well hit up your parents beforehand. xP
If I go there, I'd be treating the guy I'm travelling with ;P I owe him a nice dinner.
I figure this trip is my one luxury I owe myself. I worked a hideous job I -hated- for a year, where I got repeatedly insulted and abused by my boss. The only way I can justify having put up with his crap for so long is to turn around and take the money I earned and do something that makes me really happy. So that's what this entire trip is, including the possibility of slightly overpriced food. Hehe.
And wow, sorry for having gone so off-topic. ~.~;; But yay for tasty food!
Quote from: MoonblossomIf I go there, I'd be treating the guy I'm travelling with ;P I owe him a nice dinner.
I figure this trip is my one luxury I owe myself. I worked a hideous job I -hated- for a year, where I got repeatedly insulted and abused by my boss. The only way I can justify having put up with his crap for so long is to turn around and take the money I earned and do something that makes me really happy. So that's what this entire trip is, including the possibility of slightly overpriced food. Hehe.
And wow, sorry for having gone so off-topic. ~.~;; But yay for tasty food!
Not that much off topic. I mean fanime itself is us escaping from our mundane lives, so why not the food? That's the reason I began the thread. Nothing quite like sitting down to a nice and delicious dinner. Fanime is the one con where I get picky, dining goes with that too.
Hehe. Well after 4hrs...there's a good chance I might be hungry again..or at least starting to >.>;
You make for an EXCELLENT point there glitch, but I'm trying to balance swag with tasty food...so it can be a hard choice to make when I don't even know exactly how much money I'll have >.<
Best FanimeCon food advice:
-if you're staying at a hotel room, bring snacks and drinks when you get an urge to munch something
-go out to eat with a group
-make sure you have money for food, don't spend everything at the dealers room or gaming room
-plan out your eating times, you might miss a panel or show (food not allowed in some rooms?)
-stay hydrated with water (sounds like exercise advice, but you will use up energy at the con, there are people who faint from exhaustion)
-explore downtown San Jose, there are more restaurants than whats said already (doesn't have to be fancy or sit-down)
Here's a good link for all eating places:
http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/eat/distance.php
Quote from: OtakuyaBest FanimeCon food advice:
-if you're staying at a hotel room, bring snacks and drinks when you get an urge to munch something
-go out to eat with a group
-make sure you have money for food, don't spend everything at the dealers room or gaming room
-plan out your eating times, you might miss a panel or show (food not allowed in some rooms?)
-stay hydrated with water (sounds like exercise advice, but you will use up energy at the con, there are people who faint from exhaustion)
-explore downtown San Jose, there are more restaurants than whats said already (doesn't have to be fancy or sit-down)
Here's a good link for all eating places:
http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/eat/distance.php
this should posted somewhere on the fanime program. I tell some of my buddies a good chunk of the above before fanime.
Quote from: GlitchQuote from: OtakuyaBest FanimeCon food advice:
-if you're staying at a hotel room, bring snacks and drinks when you get an urge to munch something
-go out to eat with a group
-make sure you have money for food, don't spend everything at the dealers room or gaming room
-plan out your eating times, you might miss a panel or show (food not allowed in some rooms?)
-stay hydrated with water (sounds like exercise advice, but you will use up energy at the con, there are people who faint from exhaustion)
-explore downtown San Jose, there are more restaurants than whats said already (doesn't have to be fancy or sit-down)
Here's a good link for all eating places:
http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/eat/distance.php
this should posted somewhere on the fanime program. I tell some of my buddies a good chunk of the above before fanime.
Here's another good tip:
-buy all your food and drinks beforehand at a grocery store or something like it. you'll save more than buying all your food and drinks (especially drinks) at the con, where they'll jack up the price and expect you to pay...
btw, anyone know any good seafood places nearby?
If you're talking about seafood restaurants, there's Scott's Seafood on Park Ave. and Hawg's Seafood Bar on Paseo de San Antonio. Those are sitdown fancy places (I like Scott's).
Quote from: HeeroYuy135
btw, anyone know any good seafood places nearby?
The Il Fornaio inside the Sainte Claire has pretty good seafood (although it's technically Italian food). It's across the street from the con, so that's also nice.
closest resturants from fanime
PF FUCKING CHANGS
johnny rockets
hogs
oj's(original joes)
and like the mcormic place
Quote from: lalalandlaclosest resturants from fanime
PF FUCKING CHANGS
johnny rockets
hogs
oj's(original joes)
and like the mcormic place
PF Changs? That's nearly a mile away from the Con. Center.
in my first venture through downtown san jose i was lost looking for a place called la victoria's (mexican food) sadly i live in san jose just never went downtown until college. i stumbled into the hilton and asked the concierge people for directions.
they have a printout of downtown sj with all the restaurants on it shown represented as dots, pretty useful for those coming from out of town.
most of the cheap food is walking distance, stuff along santa clara, san pedro, san carlos is pretty money.
also if you have time you should research some of the downtown SJ places jatbar.com have reviewed. they provide pics, opinions, ratings, copies of menus and the like.
I've found Yelp.com incredibly useful for finding places to eat around a given location. Like, I've discovered new places near my own house I didn't know about.
For good quality Japanese food you're better off heading over to Japantown (VTA light rail goes right there), to Kazoo, Minato, or Okiyama (all are IMO good, in different ways). There's a place near the convention center called Smile Sushi which is actually pretty decent, but not exceptional. When me and my friends want really good Japanese food we go to Kobe, but that's on the other side of town entirely.
For relatively inexpensive food more people need to check out Hydration's bentos.
Does anyone know where I could get some good Korean food that's not too long a walk/drive?
There was a Korean place downtown, but I'm not sure if it's still around. The only one I know for sure is still operating is Omogari, which is in Japantown (you can get there easily via light rail) where Katana-ya Ramen used to be, but I've never eaten there.
You can go to all those nice place but if you want your money for anime stuff then the simplist thing to do is to either go to Johnny Rockets or Jack in the Box. XD
is there any map like picture of the dining places?
Quote from: narutofan17You can go to all those nice place but if you want your money for anime stuff then the simplist thing to do is to either go to Johnny Rockets or Jack in the Box. XD
Well the point of the thread is to go to a nice place and enjoy the dining experience. Jack in the box is more about sustaining yourself.
Quote from: yumicchi88is there any map like picture of the dining places?
Dunno if there's going to be one in the program guide or anything, but for the time being you can use a site like Yelp!
I just did a search for "restaurants" in San Jose, then zoomed in around the convention center and it gave me this. Might be a good jumping-off point?
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=restaurants&bbox=-121.897087097%2C37.3269663757%2C-121.882066727%2C37.3372034106
Thanks for the link, Moonblossom.
When you get to the Convention Center's main door, there should be a booth to your right. On it should be a map of places to eat in the sorounding area.
I don't remember if someone already brought that up, but I hope that helps.
Quote from: GlitchQuote from: narutofan17You can go to all those nice place but if you want your money for anime stuff then the simplist thing to do is to either go to Johnny Rockets or Jack in the Box. XD
Well the point of the thread is to go to a nice place and enjoy the dining experience. Jack in the box is more about sustaining yourself.
Oh really. Wow, guess the cheap came out of me. lol Sorry about that. I will admit though that I do want to eat somewhere nice one night that I'm there so I guess I'll check out some of these places.
Upon inspection of my funds, it looks like dining won't be a problem. I was worried for a while about this. With fanime drawing close, I hope everybody enjoys their own dining experiences during the con. And I hope to post this thread again for fanime 2008 :)
Quote from: narutofan17Quote from: GlitchQuote from: narutofan17You can go to all those nice place but if you want your money for anime stuff then the simplist thing to do is to either go to Johnny Rockets or Jack in the Box. XD
Well the point of the thread is to go to a nice place and enjoy the dining experience. Jack in the box is more about sustaining yourself.
Oh really. Wow, guess the cheap came out of me. lol Sorry about that. I will admit though that I do want to eat somewhere nice one night that I'm there so I guess I'll check out some of these places.
No prob.I myself will make emergency stops to JITB when I'm starved. The pricey places will be more for hanging with your buddies and having a good time. :D :D
Quote from: GlitchUpon inspection of my funds, it looks like dining won't be a problem. I was worried for a while about this. With fanime drawing close, I hope everybody enjoys their own dining experiences during the con. And I hope to post this thread again for fanime 2008 :)
Quote from: narutofan17Quote from: GlitchQuote from: narutofan17You can go to all those nice place but if you want your money for anime stuff then the simplist thing to do is to either go to Johnny Rockets or Jack in the Box. XD
Well the point of the thread is to go to a nice place and enjoy the dining experience. Jack in the box is more about sustaining yourself.
Oh really. Wow, guess the cheap came out of me. lol Sorry about that. I will admit though that I do want to eat somewhere nice one night that I'm there so I guess I'll check out some of these places.
No prob.I myself will make emergency stops to JITB when I'm starved. The pricey places will be more for hanging with your buddies and having a good time. :D :D
Yeah I know what you mean. Hopefully I'll run into some friends or even make some new friends and go to some of the nice places around there.
Open late: Burger Place - Foster's Freeze
Burger Place - Burger Bar
Pizza Place - Right around the corner from the con - House of Pizza
and 7/11 is always open
Woah! Second old thread of mine being resurrected.
to add to this, I'll try that Thai place I saw one time.
speaking as person who monitored a persons health for 3 weeks of jack in the box as part of my hypothesis. Well... I wouldn't suggest it for too long! But seriously your best place is jack in the box or the likes... those mom and pop stores get pricey.
the EO trading restaurant sounds good. i'll have to try it out sometime.
if anyone wants to venture out of the downtown area for fine dining, you might want to explore the valley fair/santana row shopping centers. there are several chain and independent restaurants that cater to anyone's taste. it's about a 5mi drive from downtown, or 5min freeway drive.
http://www.santanarow.com/dining/ (http://www.santanarow.com/dining/)
$1 McChickens. That's always my plan.