Eat in North San Jose, San Jose

Chez Sovan ★ 4.1

Chez Sovan is a beloved San Jose weekday lunch institution offering rare authentic Cambodian fish curries, kebabs, and Khmer dishes at low prices.

OrderFish amok and slow-cooked Cambodian curry with rice

Chez Sovan ★ 4.1

Chez Sovan is a beloved San Jose weekday lunch spot offering rare authentic Cambodian fish curries, amok, and Khmer dishes at honest no-frills prices.

OrderFish amok and Cambodian fish curry

San Jose Flea Market (Berryessa) ★ 4.1

San Jose Flea Market is the 1960 Berryessa Road bazaar with 400-plus stalls and dozens of food stands: Mexican street corn, Filipino food and churros.

The Garden at the Flea ★ 3.9

The Garden at the Flea in San Jose is the curated section inside the Berryessa Flea Market grounds with local artisan makers and small-batch food vendors.

Pho Kim Long ★ 4.3

Pho Kim Long is a cash-only San Jose institution on N. Capitol Ave where long-simmered broths have earned a devoted following since the early 2000s.

OrderPho bo tai with rare sliced beef and bean sprouts

Why locals goCash only and off the downtown radar, Pho Kim Long produces broths that serious pho eaters in San Jose rank above far more famous Bay Area spots.

TipArrive at 09:00 when the bones have been simmering all night and the broth is at its richest.

Pho Kim Long ★ 4.2

Pho Kim Long on N. Capitol Ave is a cash-only San Jose institution where long-simmered broths have earned a devoted following since the early 2000s.

OrderPho bo tai with rare sliced beef and fresh herbs

Pho Mai ★ 4.3

Pho Mai on Landess Ave is San Jose's premier late-night noodle refuge, serving rich Vietnamese pho and Filipino dishes like longsilog until 04:00 on weekends.

TryPho dac biet (house special pho)

Gen Korean BBQ House ★ 4.2

Gen Korean BBQ House in San Jose is the AYCE Korean barbecue destination for late-night diners, with premium meats and tableside grilling open until 23:30.

TryAYCE galbi, brisket, and bulgogi tableside