19 Market
19 N Market
San Jose, CA 95113
19Market Restaurant, a modern Vietnamese Bistro & Bar located in the heart of downtown San Jose, is instrumental in changing the perception of Vietnamese cuisine. We provide a classic combination of knowledge, unique experience and tradition. As a new standout in the downtown dining scene, our bistro and bar offer modern Vietnamese cuisine with Singaporean, Chinese, and California accents and a fusion touch. Our menu items range from classic fresh spring rolls to tantalizing entrees of Lemongrass Chicken, Seabass in Claypot, Shaking Beef, Grilled Lemongrass Lamb Chops, Roasted Crab and much more. It is regularly revised to add new dishes and seasonal menus to keep the menu innovative, modern, and up to date. 19Market Restaurant also has an excellent wine list, with a fantastic selection of wines from around the world that was carefully selected to pair with Vietnamese foods. Exotic drinks can be sipped at the full bar or in the casually elegant dining room.
Website: http://www.19market.com
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Tamarine
546 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tamarine is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant that features the light but flavor-intensive culinary delicacies of Vietnam. The restaurant offers a menu based on small plates, promoting the Vietnamese tradition of the 'shared' meal in which food is shared and enjoyed with those close. Tamarine's small plate entrees are enjoyed with the pairing of a variety of aromatic, flavor infused rice, designed to be mixed and matched to create a truly unique flavor experience. Along with culinary delicacies of Vietnam, the restaurant showcases the works of emerging artists from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.
Website: htpp://www.tamarinerestaurant.com
Three Seasons
518 Bryant Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Known for their astounding repertoire of fresh spring rolls and collective small plates, Three Seasons Restaurant has quickly become the dining experience of choice among those who know. Founders Chef Hung Le and his wife, Tessa teamed with Co-Proprietor/Chef Todd Le to bring their concept of fresh premium ingredients combined with innovative food presentation to downtown Palo Alto. The result is an unprecedented and thoroughly addictive spin on traditional Vietnamese flavors. The flagship Three Seasons, in San Francisco's trendy Marina District, has earned the distinction as one of the most acclaimed Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area since its inception over three years ago.
Website: http://www.threeseasonsrestaurant.com