1. Avatar –
Next time you visit Golden Gate, head over to Sausalito for a unique Indian fusion.
Thanks to Nidhi for recommending this place. We really enjoyed the food and the hospitality.
Very friendly owner who caters to any needs of yours. They have a menu but as soon as you get seated he greets and tells you forget the menu and I will bring something for you :-). Now if you have a strict diet etc – let him know and he will cook it for you accordingly.
It’s a small place, maybe seating for approximately 30-35 people.
For more details visit – Avatar
And if you go here, then you can also check out the Bay Area Model – it is a working replica of San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Delta. Something very unique and educational for kids and fun for adults.
Check out – Bay Area Model
2. Veggie Grill –
They have been in Santana Row for quite some time now.. And another one opening in West Gate (Saratoga)mall soon.
Variety of items in the menu – Pasta, Burgers, Chinese, Quinoa etc etc – all vegetarian.
Fast food style atmosphere.
For more details visit – Veggie Grill
3. Madurai Idli Kadai –
A place that is probably known to all Sunnyvale folks.
A hole in the wall kinda place but delicious south indian food.
Had heard about their breakfast rush from fellow KVites sometime early last year, finally Ankit managed to give us a taste during holidays.
I usually never eat idli outside but their idli’s are super super soft !
The restaurant is very very small, pick up is majority of the business !
If they start delivering home, am sure it will be a BIG hit.
For more details visit – Madurai Idli Kadai
4. Sangeetha –
And if you need a fancy south Indian place then there is Sangeetha.
Again in the heart of Sunnyvale 🙂
They also sell idli/dosa batter. Has anyone tried their batter ??
For more details visit Sangeetha
5. Delhi chaat –
This was forwarded by Apeksha in whatsapp. A chaat food truck, again in Sunnvyale 🙂
6. Last but not the least any recommendations for whole foods dosateria ??
Cupertino and Fremont Whole foods has a dosa counter, chai, frankies and few other desi varieties.
How many of you have tried it?
1. avoid the whole foods dosateria. Frankies have the masala from masala dosa rolled into a half baked wrap. Masala is baked potatoes with tumeric, and pretty bland. And it is mighty expensive.
2. veggie grill is truly a vegan gem, low cost creative cuisine.
3..Gumba in cupertino is a recent convert from italian to indian-italian. They have a large variety of ‘indian’ pizzas
4. Happiness cafe- vegan, nice. But the texture of the food is meat based and some may find unappetizing.
Thanks Bhavini for the recos. Have not tried any of them. So need to start one by one. 🙂
1) Red Hot Chillie Pepper.
We had heard a lot about this place.. Its an indo chinese. Cuisine
.so on our way to SFO we had stopped over ..
Has a good ambience bit expensive.
I found it ok….
More details on
http://www.redhotchillipepperca.com/
2) Satkar in Sunnyvale
Small place hardly 3 tables not very fancy and less choice for vegetarian, we tried punjabi food it was good food.. http://satkarindiancuisine.com/about-us.html
3) Chaat Bhavan ( Fremont)
AS the name says Chaats.. What do think about their dishes .. Which chat item is good over there.
4) New Chaat Cafe.. Milpitas
Most of you must be knowing. Pure Vegetarian
ITs next to New India Bazar.. not very fancy and not very expensive… but very good food. and most of the items are good.
5) Has anyone tried Japanese restaurant for food which they say hibachi grill.. specially benihana in Cupertino..
Few new places in and around San Antonio Shopping Center (Mountain View) – all great and extremely veggie friendly:
1. Veggie Grill – No introductions there
2. Saaj – Chipotle of Falafel – originally a SF food truck turned into brick and mortar. http://www.sajjstreeteats.com/
3. Pizza Studio. $7 v v thin crust pizza with unlimited toppings. Definitely a hit. http://www.pizzastudio.com/locations/mountain-view-ca/
4. Veggie Garden – Vegan Chinese. http://www.veggiegardenvip.com/
We just tried Sangeetha and found it better than old and famous Madras cafe.
Delicious Crepes Bistro
Vegan Cafe
Enjoy a selection of savory and sweet crepes and some fresh, healthy and wholesome juices made right in front of you.
Introduced to us by Miril & Hiren.
Must try for a different Breakfast/ Brunch option.
http://deliciouscrepesbistro.com/
Located at Santa Clara on Newhall St and N. Bascom Ave
Ankit and myself love experimenting and trying new cuisines, here are a few we really like in SF and Bay area:
Inchcin Bamboo for IndoChineese, this place is really good and much better than Red Hot Chilli Pepper
http://www.bamboo-gardens.com/location/sanfrancisco-sunnyvale
B Star Bar, this is another restaurant by the owners of famous Burma Superstar. They take reservations, which is a huge plus. Must try their tea leaf salad.
http://bstarbar.com/
Ike’s Place
Really good yummy sandwhiches and most of them can be made vegan/veg on request. They have many locations across the bay area.
http://ilikeikesplace.com/
Forbes Island
For a special occasion, Forbes Island is really a great place. It has just two veg options but both of them are delicious, and the whole experience and ambience is beautiful.
http://www.forbesisland.com/home.html
Bon Appetit!!
We have tried Sangeetha too and we like it more than Madras Cafe.
Vive Sol in Mountain View is good for Mexican. They have good veggie options.
Burma Ruby/Rangoon Ruby in Palo Alto has good Burmese food. Highly recommend their tea leaf salad.
Amarin Thai great for vegeterian Thai food.
1. Gracias Madre – San Francisco (Mission District)
Plant based vegan Mexican restaurant
2. Falafel’s Drive In – Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
Excellent falafel sandwich, banana shake, hot sauce. Carry Cash/Debit card.
3. Angelou’s Mexican Grill – San Jose Downtown
Vicks Chaat, near UC Berkeley – dahi puri. Samosa. All chaats are really good
Agape Grill, Sunnyvale – http://www.agapegrill.com/. Not that many veggie choices. But it is huge – about 200 people seating. Perfect setting for a corporate event 🙂 .
1. Blue Mango (San Jose – 880 & Coleman) – Thai and Sushi. Decent number of choices in vegetarian Sushi.
http://bluemangocuisine.com/
2. Blaze Pizza – Multiple locations in bay area. Ready to order pizzas or one can customize (Chipotle style setting to choose) variety of toppings and sauces.
http://www.blazepizza.com/
We liked Blue Mango as well. Good Food and Good Veggie Options.
Yes Blue Mango Good Food we have tried at stevens creek .