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What to order at Back A Yard Caribbean Grill East
- Must order
- Beef oxtail stew with white rice and plantains
- Editor tip
- The oxtail stew runs out by early afternoon on weekends - call ahead to reserve a portion.
CuisineCaribbean
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodEast San Jose
HoursTue-Sun 11:00-20:00
Phone+1 408 960 6330
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Why locals love it: The East Capitol location is quieter than downtown but serves the same fragrant jerk chicken and oxtail stew that built Back A Yard's San Jose following since 2004.
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Location
Address: 1011 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121
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Bun Bo Hue An Nam ★ 4.4
Bun Bo Hue An Nam serves San Jose's deeply aromatic Central Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup from a humble Story Road storefront beloved on the East Side.
OrderBun bo hue with extra pork knuckle and blood cake
Why locals goCentral Vietnamese food is San Jose's most underrated cuisine corridor; An Nam's spicy lemongrass broth has regulars driving across the Bay but rarely appears on foodie lists.
TipClosed Tuesdays - plan ahead. Cash and debit only. Weekends open an hour earlier at 09:00.
Duc Huong Sandwiches McKee ★ 4.3
Duc Huong's McKee Road outpost delivers the same legendary house-made cold cuts and crispy baguette banh mi as the Story Road original, with shorter waits.
OrderBanh mi xa xiu with BBQ pork and house pickles
Why locals goThe McKee Road location draws the same devoted banh mi crowd as the Story Road flagship but with even shorter lines, making it the insider choice for East San Jose regulars.
TipSpring rolls and pate chauds from the pastry case are self-serve - grab one while you wait for your sandwich order.
Duc Huong Sandwiches Story Rd ★ 4.5
Duc Huong on Story Road crafts San Jose's finest banh mi with house-made cold cuts and crispy baguettes, a Story Road staple and East Side local favorite.
OrderBanh mi dac biet with house-made cold cuts and pate
Why locals goTucked in a Story Road strip mall, Duc Huong draws from-scratch banh mi seekers who know the side pickup window is the move to skip the line.
TipArrive before 09:00 on weekends for fresh-from-the-oven pate chauds while they last.
Com Tam Thien Huong ★ 4.6
Com Tam Thien Huong serves Vietnamese broken rice with expertly grilled proteins, drawing long lines from San Jose's Little Saigon community at lunch daily.
OrderCom tam plate with BBQ pork and fried shrimp cake
Why locals goOverlooked by tourists who head to pho spots, this broken-rice specialist in Little Saigon regularly earns praise as one of the best com tam spots in the entire country.
TipOrder the sampler plate to try grilled pork, shrimp cake, and egg cake side by side for under $15.
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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.
Phonomenal ★ 4.2
Phonomenal at San Pedro Square Market in downtown San Jose serves elevated Vietnamese and Asian fusion in a food-hall setting steps from the SAP Center.
OrderShort rib and brisket pho with bone broth
Why locals goTucked inside San Pedro Square Market, Phonomenal gets overlooked next to flashier food hall vendors but produces some of downtown San Jose's most refined Vietnamese fusion.
TipThe market gets busy at peak lunch - order early and grab a table in the outdoor market area.
Bun Bo Hue An Nam ★ 4.4
Bun Bo Hue An Nam serves San Jose's deeply aromatic Central Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup from a humble Story Road storefront beloved on the East Side.
OrderBun bo hue with extra pork knuckle and blood cake
Why locals goCentral Vietnamese food is San Jose's most underrated cuisine corridor; An Nam's spicy lemongrass broth has regulars driving across the Bay but rarely appears on foodie lists.
TipClosed Tuesdays - plan ahead. Cash and debit only. Weekends open an hour earlier at 09:00.
Duc Huong Sandwiches McKee ★ 4.3
Duc Huong's McKee Road outpost delivers the same legendary house-made cold cuts and crispy baguette banh mi as the Story Road original, with shorter waits.
OrderBanh mi xa xiu with BBQ pork and house pickles
Why locals goThe McKee Road location draws the same devoted banh mi crowd as the Story Road flagship but with even shorter lines, making it the insider choice for East San Jose regulars.
TipSpring rolls and pate chauds from the pastry case are self-serve - grab one while you wait for your sandwich order.
Duc Huong Sandwiches Story Rd ★ 4.5
Duc Huong on Story Road crafts San Jose's finest banh mi with house-made cold cuts and crispy baguettes, a Story Road staple and East Side local favorite.
OrderBanh mi dac biet with house-made cold cuts and pate
Why locals goTucked in a Story Road strip mall, Duc Huong draws from-scratch banh mi seekers who know the side pickup window is the move to skip the line.
TipArrive before 09:00 on weekends for fresh-from-the-oven pate chauds while they last.
Com Tam Thien Huong ★ 4.6
Com Tam Thien Huong serves Vietnamese broken rice with expertly grilled proteins, drawing long lines from San Jose's Little Saigon community at lunch daily.
OrderCom tam plate with BBQ pork and fried shrimp cake
Why locals goOverlooked by tourists who head to pho spots, this broken-rice specialist in Little Saigon regularly earns praise as one of the best com tam spots in the entire country.
TipOrder the sampler plate to try grilled pork, shrimp cake, and egg cake side by side for under $15.