Shuei-Do Manju Shop

217 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112

Tiffany T. writes: One of my favorite places in San Jose is downtown Japantown and to celebrate 2008, I wanted to incorporate the Japanese tradition of eating mochi on New Year's Day.  

I read reviews on Shuei Do prior to my visit and went straight to the Bank of…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

150 E. San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Grace Y. writes: This library is awesome! I hide from my irate mother here and also when it's very hot I like to sit around and bask in their air conditioned bliss.

They have great hours and extended hours up until midnight near midterms/finals for SJSU students. They…

Ego Mechanix Hair Beauty Culture

34 S 1st St
2nd Fl
San Jose, CA 95113

Joanne V. writes: Owner of Ego Mechanix Salon, PAULO CANDIDO, will be on the new season of SHEAR GENIUS on BRAVO Tv.  

The show airs on Wednesdays at 10PM/9c.  Watch what happens next!!!

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California Theatre

3456 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Connie C. writes: My list of the "Most stunning historical venues in California":
The Legion of Honor
Grace Cathedral
The Palace Hotel Garden Court
The Fox Theatre in Westwood
Royce Hall at UCLA

And now added to that list:
California Theatre in San Jose

Last night, we came…

Hotel Montgomery

211 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Thomas B. writes: Like people have been posting before, "Don't forget your iPod!"  Yes, it's all that ... and more.  I have friends who live in San Jose (otherwise, I mean seriously, why on Earth would I go there?) and I hardly ever have to stay in a hotel.  But this…

Umbrella Salon

135 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Kathy L. writes: It was my first time getting my hair cut at Umbrella a couple of weeks ago.  Kien was awesome!  I decided to get a bob cut and I'm loving it!  I don't know how he did it, but all I have to do in the morning is wash, dry and go!  I got a lot of great…

Sweet Passions Bakery

1512 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116

Brandon H. writes: Being single for me means the ability to  do what I want, when I want, all the time...

Except for sex, of course.

But I found my replacement for it when I discovered the sultry and seductive cakes at Sweet Passions. These desserts make the hairs on my…

La Foret Restaurant

21747 Bertram Rd
San Jose, CA 95120

Sofi P. writes: So my gf surprises me & tricks me into dressing up really nice by saying we're going to a studio to take pictures, little did I know that we were going to La Foret. On the way we almost hit a deer because it was standing in our lane. My gf hit the…

Elva's Coffee Stop

2206 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125

ali c. writes: I came here this morning because Elva's is close to my work and I just had to try Noelle W.'s favorite Iced Snickerdoodle Drink!  Doesn't it just sound good?!  The guy who helped me was really nice and I feel bad that I was so tired I didn't seem to…

Recycle Book Store

1066 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Lolia S. writes: The building looks old, the carpet is ragged, shelves are crammed with books (more books than they should hold), and the furniture looks like it came from Goodwill. In other words, it has the charm of a second hand book shop, complete with the cat…

Freshly Baked Eatery

152 N 3rd St
#101
San Jose, CA 95112

Yvonne C. writes: 3.5 stars.

Since there are already 88 reviews I'm gonna make this short and sweet. The bread is what makes these sandwiches! Cash only. Come hungry!

Wingstop

503-40 Coleman Ave
San Jose, CA 95110

Mary T. writes: This was the second stop of my chicken wing quest with the boys (Cal, Thanh T. and John T.). Since Thanh got to pick the flavor for the Hooters chicken wings, they let me and Cal pick the two flavors at Wingstop. We got the atomic (Cal's pic) and…

Target

533 Coleman Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110

Jeannette Z. writes: Meet my best friend Target.

We see each other about 1-2 times a week. Target and I got into a little tiff the other day because I went to go visit Costco for a wee bit. I explained to Target that I had to stock up on some items and then she reminded…

Acura Honda Connection

1010 Stockton Ave
San Jose, CA 95110

Joey T. writes: ohmyoodness these guys were AMAZING!

not only is getting into any accident (big or small) incredibly traumatic, it makes it even worst when the guys at the body shop aren't very nice. that won't be a problem here! not only do they know their stuff,…

Nijiya Market

240 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112

Lily R. writes: Kid in a candy store! I went this evening after work and it was busy! It was rainy and people were arriving left and right!

I loved that they carry hawaiian products! I purchased fresh tuna, organic greens, edamame, ginger and made a delicious poke…

Suedy's Koo-Ki Sushi

830 Jury Court
Suite 1A
San Jose, CA 95112

Ed to the M. writes: I've purchased from them online twice.  They have a wonderful online store, whilst expensive, is totally worth it.

I don't remember where I first heard about them - it might have been a co-worker in passing who noticed their website somewhere,…

Tofoo Com Chay

388 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Brandon H. writes: I'm in Cancun, MX for a wedding and have an unlimited supply of food and drink here at the all-inclusive resort, Moon Palace... and you know what I can't stop thinking of?

The vegetarian-chicken meat at Tofoo Com Chay.

Yes... I know it's the ultimate…

Stevens Creek Surplus Department Store

3449 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117

Mary F. writes: "Going commando" has a whole new meaning here.
This place is ridiculous. I recently came to get stocked up for my trip to Africa, and I was blown away. They have a huge selection of hiking/military/police force boots, camping gear, out door and work…

Huong Lan Sandwich

1655 Tully Rd
San Jose, CA 95122

Kitty M. writes: My lover Anthony Bourdain has it right when he notes that any restaurant that has hanging cooked birds in the window is a sure bet.  My lover is always right......

My coworkers however thought I had lost my mind or was secretly dating a Vietnamese…

Com Tam Dat Thanh Restaurant

1055 Tully Rd
Ste A
San Jose, CA 95122

Jing F. writes: Cindi N.  directed me to this place (for lunch) before our movie date.  This is our meeting place before heading downtown SJ.  I got there first...as I approach the place, the aroma of the food there made my mouth water...yummm, sniff,…

Powell's Sweet Shoppe

1140 Lincoln Ave
Ste 6
San Jose, CA 95125

Jeannette Z. writes: McDreamy: Pressure's 85 after 2 liters.
McSteamy: Up the dopamine to 12 mics. Hemacue 14.1.
McFatty: Right advexa normal. Left side...there's a mass of free fluid, damn it.
McSteamy: What is it?
McFatty: Sugar overdose... Paddles please.
PATIENT /…

Velvet Skin Studio

1165 Park Ave
Ste 101
San Jose, CA 95126

Vanessa B. writes: Baby smooth skin...oh yeah.

I thought this was only achievable by whipping out your razor and assuming positions in your shower that would make a Japanese porn star blush. I thought that getting rid of the hairy Italian upper lip would require $19.95…

Baliza Salon & Day Spa

870B Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123

M. D. writes: With friendly, professional, and talented stylists you can't go wrong here!

Sushi Masa

5363 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Ken K. writes: Thanks to Alice Y for this find!

22 year old restaurant Sushi Masa is in one of those typical "non descript suburban strip malls" just a few minutes off the 85 on Camden Ave. The restaurant name lettering design may be a visual turnoff especially if…

Commuknity

1345 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Maryanne R. writes: I kept coming across the name of this shop -  in other Yelp reviews, in searches of yarn shops in the area, at Stitches, from other knitters -  so it was time to check it out for myself.  I thought, "How can this place be so much better than all the…

5 Color Cowboy

1445 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

elizabeth T. writes: After growing my stick straight hair out for 3 years or so, I did what most girls decide to do after all that waiting-- I cut it off.

My previous hairdresser wasn't too edgy; I'd bring her magazine pics and encourage "angrier!" styles, but I almost…

Paper Source

334 Santana Row
Ste 1020
San Jose, CA 95128

Maryanne R. writes: Oh happy day!  We have a Paper Source in the south bay - on Santana Row between Tanglewood and Pizza Antica.  The store is bigger and more fabulous than the other Bay Area stores, but is not offering any classes at this location yet.  If you want to…

Nordstrom

Valley Fair Mall
2400 Forest Ave
San Jose, CA 95128

Colleen H. writes: I have a nice rack of ma'am...so I'm told, but,  to this day, it's a shelf, a disco balls set, and dirty pillows all rolled into one. Soft and fluffy, the things most gurlz pay for, but for free for me, so they say, but honestly they ALL have a…

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Skyline Boulevard, 4 miles South of 92
Woodside, CA 94062

Keiko S. writes: UPDATE: I went back with the Yelp DYK crew here. Don't remember the trail names of the 10-mile loop we did, but I absolutely loved the hike! 4 hours of nature = therapeutic.
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San Mateo Pet Supply

346 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94062

Tito C. writes: The only place i go for my dogs food.  Great prices and a huge selection of toys and other items my dog doesn't deserve but gets anyways.

Brian Fong, DMD

3023 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062

Janet G. writes: I wholeheartedly concur with all the other comments here.  Face it, no one likes the dentist.  It hurts, it takes forever, and you are bound to be shamed and humilated by your flossing habits.  Dr. Fong has done something remarkable and taken a…

The Village Pub

2967 Woodside Road
Woodside, CA 94062

gwynnie p. writes: It cracks me up the way everyone looks at you when you come in the door at the Village Pub. Are you somebody?

I am nobody, but I might be meeting some somebodies. It really doesn't matter, because the staff will treat me like I'm somebody. In a quiet,…

In Her Shoes

644 Emerson St
Ste 100
Palo Alto, CA 94301

lucy k. writes: Ladies, get thee(selves) to In Her Shoes now!

This store carries the greatest shoes, at the sweetest prices, in the bay area. It has tons of inventory of FUN shoes. None of that generic "Nordstrom Look" at all. Seychelles, Betsy Johnson, Very…

Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop

2048 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I had a sitter for the kiddos on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I was looking for a place to take her for a quick bite before heading to the movies.  I went to Yelp (duh) and was about to browse my list of places I've bookmarked on…

Sumika

236 Central Pl
Los Altos, CA 94022

Wei H. writes: My favorite Yelp guru Randy F. decided to showcase his brilliant knowledge on yet another popular style of Japanese cuisine here at Sumika, so without any hesitation I took Amy here in a heart beat with great companies of Randy F. and Mabel on a…

Satura Cakes

200 Main St
Los Altos, CA 94022

Kristina R. writes: Full disclosure:  I love all things with sugar and butter in them, so five stars is my general review for all things dessert.  If you're expecting "useful," stop reading now.

Satura Cakes is popping up all over the place...EXCEPT San Francisco.…

Jan's Deli

1004 Alma St
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Jane Y. writes: i'm really picky about my sandwiches, especially since my mom owned a deli most of her life and knows how to make the meanest sandwiches, burgers, salads...you name it! so i'm usually never interested in sandwiches until i found jan's! totally…

Carpaccio

1120 Crane Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Art S. writes: So our good friends, Pam and Doug, give us a last second heads up!  "We got a babysitter, let's go out Sat. night".  K...so this was Thurs., pretty much everything in Palo Alto and Menlo Park are booked solid because of Stanford Graduation but Rose…