Like the city of San Jose itself, the cuisine served at Straits is diverse and eclectic. The food is inspired by the country of Singapore, which often blends flavors from Malaysia, Indonesia, China and India. The result is a mouthwatering and vibrant Asian fusion menu from Chef Chris Yeo, served in dishes meant to be shared among the table. Settle into this trendy, contemporary atmosphere restaurant and get ready to experience flavors from around the world.
It might not have its name written in lights for its culinary offerings, but don’t overlook San Jose’s food scene. The capital of Silicon Valley is choc-a-bloc full of diverse and exciting places to eat, from the freshest burrito bowls to authentic Jamaican comfort food.
San Jose’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Adega, is still going strong too (and remains at the top of our list), but hurry: you’ve only got until December 2023 to try it. Don’t panic though – the team plan to open up a new spot in early January. But whatever your budget, there’s something in San Jose for you. Here are its best restaurants right now.
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This guide was updated by Bay Area-based writer Clara Hogan. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.