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I have been to a LOT of Japanese restauarants. Some are just so-so, some are me-too, and others...
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I have been to a LOT of Japanese restauarants. Some are just so-so, some are me-too, and others same-old same-old. There are a very few who stand out as different, unique, and eye-opening.
I was introduced to Gombei by a buddy who's wife is Japanese. I was expecting just another sushi boat kinda place though.
What I found was very real, very down home, what your mom would cook for dinner if you lived in Japan kind of food. Udons, rice bowls, Japanese comfort food. Very GOOD Japanese comfort food. And the portions are incredible. This is a GREAT place, especially if your going for a date or business lunch - one where you want Japanese food, but loath the awkwardness of talking while ripping apart a too-large California roll with your teeth and fingers.
Food is above expectations, and flavor is incredible. Prices are quite fair for the portions and taste, and the decor and layout is very professional. For a business lunch, the room is relatively easy to converse in, even with a full crowd (rare nowadays). The only caveat is parking. Street parking is VERY highly recommended. Parking in back poses the risk that your car can get boxed in inadvertently.
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Gambardella's
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Romantic Dining
1165 Merrill St
Menlo Park,
California 94025
I have been here a few times. They have wonderful food. They have an extensive wine list. The...
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I have been here a few times. They have wonderful food. They have an extensive wine list. The food is authentic and great. The calamari is awesome. They have great appetizers too.
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I just went here for the first time and I will be back. We had a great time and loved the concept...
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I just went here for the first time and I will be back. We had a great time and loved the concept since there isn't anything like it in the area. It is similar to fondu, but you only you are grilling your food. So you get to cook it how you like it. They have the best kobe steak and sake too.
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Su Hong
Category:
Local Favorite
1039 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
We found this restaurant on Insider Pages and decided to try it based on the recommendations. It...
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We found this restaurant on Insider Pages and decided to try it based on the recommendations. It has nice ambiance and the food we had was excellent. The prices were quite reasonable too, and they are very vegetarian-friendly.
PROS: Good food, good prices, good ambiance
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Juice Patch the
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Restaurants
626 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 327-2252
I go every Sunday after church. They always make the smoothies perfectly and they make them very...
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I go every Sunday after church. They always make the smoothies perfectly and they make them very quickly. They are so homey. Better than Jamba Juice or any other place by a lot!!
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Su Hong To Go
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Restaurants
630 Menlo Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
I have been going to Su Hong for so long it is hard to remember going anywhere else in Menlo Park....
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I have been going to Su Hong for so long it is hard to remember going anywhere else in Menlo Park. If you like spicy food, especially Hunan and Szechwan, this is a great spot. They are very attentive in their presentation and always make sure the meat is trimmed and the vegetables cut perfectly. Try the eggplant in garlic sauce and the
General's Chicken or the spicy green beans and meat, they're all delicious.
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Trellis Restaurant
Category:
Romantic Dining
1077 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
We just returned from Stanford's Admit Weekend where we dined at Trellis on each of the four...
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We just returned from Stanford's Admit Weekend where we dined at Trellis on each of the four nights of our stay. The first night we ate at Trellis because it was our favorite restaurant from our first visit to Stanford. We continued to dine each evening at Trellis as we could not imagine finding a better dining experience.
Every course of every meal that we and our guests had at Trellis was excellent. The prices were more than reasonaable including the wine. The owner, Kurt, knew many of his customers and treated everyone as special. It was fun to watch Kurt expertly play the crowd and attend to his customers that he so obviously values.
If you want exceptionally prepared food, served with pride at reasonable prices and to be treated like "royalty", then Trellis is the restaurant for you.
Pros: Service, Food, Value
Cons: None
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This place looks classic with aged ambience and an old but beautiful chandelier hanging in the...
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This place looks classic with aged ambience and an old but beautiful chandelier hanging in the center of the club. The usual American menu, with the regular beer and some great drinks. I was there on a Friday evening with friends and there was a live band, which really rocked the crowd and got me dancing on their nice cozy dance floor. A great place to hangout with friends and have a good time. Thumbs up for BBC!
Pros: Live band, Cosmo/Martini, Ambience
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Oak City is a great neighborhood restaurant. We have been going for years, and are regulars. We...
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Oak City is a great neighborhood restaurant. We have been going for years, and are regulars. We like to sit at the bar and eat as do many other people. Most of the people who sit at the bar, eat at the bar. Some won't eat there if they cannot sit at the bar. It is great fun and you get to know a lot of people. One of the reasons we keep going back is the food. It is always delicious and the chef's specials are wonderful. Try it, and sit at the bar!
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Le Pot Au Feu
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French Restaurants
1149 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
It has been a while since we dined at "LePot au Feu", but I do remember that we were...
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It has been a while since we dined at "LePot au Feu", but I do remember that we were very happy with the service and the food. I guess we were lucky to have a waitress who actually spoke French in a French restaurant. The atmosphere was quite genuin and the place was full the night we were there, and that's a good sign.
I remember saying to myself that I'd go back again with my wife and daughter and so I can feel good recommending it here.
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