🍜💖 Bay Area Classics – Beloved Local Eats You Keep Coming Back To!

Welcome back to the Bay! As a longtime local, I’m sharing my must-visit spots—the ones I’ve returned to again and again. These are the places that feel like home. 🍔 In-N-Out – Simple, classic, and always satisfying. A true West Coast icon. 🍲 Kunjip – The best Korean oxtail soup in the Bay. Their kimchi is legendary (though I miss the oysters 😢). 🍜 Tay Ho (Santa Clara) – Go beyond pho! Try their unique Vietnamese street food. 🧆 Qing Zhen Yi Tiao Long (Milpitas) – Consistently delicious Chinese-Muslim dishes. Their “Hat’s On Rice” is a must. 🍳 The Table (Willow Glen) – A brunch staple with rustic charm and creative dishes. 🥟 Din Tai Fung (Santa Clara) – East Coast can’t compare! Garlic kale and spicy wontons are my favorites. 🇵🇪 Limón (Mountain View) – Peruvian perfection. Don’t miss the ceviche, grilled octopus, and fried Yukon potatoes! 🍢 Chicken & Tea – Taiwanese-approved grilled chicken, squid, sweet potato fries, and tempura. 🍗 Ben Tre (Millbrae) – Five-spice chicken and bun rieu—I dream about these! 🍜 Marugame Udon – My go-to comfort udon. Always open, always good (RIP mentai flavor though 😭). 🥗 Sprout Cafe (Palo Alto) – Been loving their salads since my part-time job days. Customize your own since the Kyoto Salad is gone. 🌯 Rose Cafe (San Jose) – The BEST breakfast burrito and fresh OJ. Perfect start to the day. 🥞 K Tea Cafe (Sunnyvale) – Solid jianbing (Chinese crepes)! 🌶️ Shang Cafe – A Sichuan favorite! Must-orders: green peppercorn sea bass, cold sliced kidney, wok-fried cabbage. Tried new dishes like spicy tongue and crispy milk—still loyal to my classics though! 🍙 Xiao Man Fan Tuan (Sunnyvale) – Purple rice crunch wrap + soy milk = perfection. 🍗 Chicken Meets Rice – When you want something light but flavorful. 🍚 Xiao Liu Congee – A Bay Area institution older than me! Still love their comforting porridge and sides. These spots aren’t just restaurants—they’re pieces of my Bay Area story. ❤️ #BayAreaEats #LocalFavorites #ClassicSpots #ComfortFood #BayAreaLife #FoodMemories #EatLikeALocal 🥡✨