August Roundup: Must-Try Food in San Jose (Part 2) 🍽️✨

10 Butchers 🌟🌟🌟 Touted as the ultimate Korean BBQ experience? The unlimited side dishes and bibimbap are delicious, but the value is just okay—$100+ per person, and the meat quality and portions aren’t as good as other spots. Fogo de Chao 🌟🌟🌟🌟 My go-to place during that time of the month for an iron boost! All-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ carved right at your table. Several meats and grilled items are absolutely tasty. The Midwife and The Baker 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Finally tried the best croissants in the South Bay! The almond croissant is a must-try—even my baker friend praised its perfecttopping. The cardamom croissant was also a surprise hit, especially paired with Peets' new pumpkin latte 🎃☕. Only downside: bought it at the farmers market and it was already cold. Gotta wake up earlier for a fresh batch! Must Be Thai 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A local restaurant owner friend highly recommended the spicy pork belly (far right on the menu)—and it literally made my eyes widen! Crispy fried pork rib stir-fried with aromatic Thai spices—rich, flavorful, and not greasy. Best stir-fry I’ve had in the Bay Area so far. The tom yum fried rice and boat noodles are also great. Eataly 🌟🌟🌟 A bit disappointed with the packaged tiramisu… The mascarpone was overly heavy, and the ladyfingers needed more coffee soak. Overall a bit dry. Will try the fresh version from the restaurant next time. The pistachio cream in a tube, though? Super nutty and perfect for making Dubai-style chocolate! Dish n Dash 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Modern Middle Eastern cuisine. Their creamy chicken rice blew my mind! Rich with nuts and spices, the sauce wasn’t heavy at all—it felt nourishing and grounding. Left me feeling energized 💪. Dzui‘s Cake and Dessert 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I can’t stop raving about this place… Weekly durian milk tea is a ritual. Their new snow fungus taro dessert is also amazing—so comforting and healthy-feeling. La Caphe 🌟🌟🌟🌟 How did I only try Vietnamese egg coffee and sea salt coffee now?! So much better than salty cream foam milk tea 🥤💛. Pho Ha Noi 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Authentic Vietnamese food recommended by a Vietnamese friend, located right in Little Saigon. The beef rib pho and mixed beef pho are delicious and generous in portion. The roasted duck sticky rice and Lúc Lắc beef rice are also must-tries. Gyukaku Japanese BBQ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A garlic lover’s dream❤️. After trying over a dozen garlic noodles in the Bay, this remains my top choice. Wide noodles full of egg flavor, sizzling in a hot stone pot, coated in garlic butter sauce—fragrant but not spicy, super smooth and satisfying. My mouth is watering just typing this 😋. Trader Joe’s Chocolate Babka 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 TJ’s has lots of good stuff, but even with the high calories, this chocolate bread is a must-buy. Highly recommended for cinnamon roll and chocolate lovers! #BayAreaFood #SanJoseEats