If I must go to a mall, I prefer Oakridge over Valley Fair. Oakridge is not as large and…read moreoverwhelming as Valley Fair and I can always find a parking space, plus there isn't all that backed up traffic entering and exiting. Oakridge for me is nostalgic. I used to hang out there in the 1980s as a teenager when it was very different. No movie theater, no Cheesecake Factory, no ramen. The best restaurant back then was Carl's Jr. with a hot dog cart where you could make your own chili dogs. Needed to kill some time this afternoon while waiting for an appointment nearby, so I stopped in. Found a parking spot quickly, as usual, and stopped in at a few stores. It was nice and cool, and all of the employees I encountered in various shops were courteous and helpful. It was busy but not overly so. Even found a purse at Macy's for 40% off. I'm not a fan of malls, but today's experience was quite good.

Beware if you are watching a late night movie here. Unbeknownst to us, they only allow exit through…read morethe food court doors after a certain time. A security guard let flagged us to let us know we could only go through those doors. What would have been a quick walk back through the mall to our car turned out to be quite the journey. We were parked on the opposite side of this exit. The icing on the cake was that after our journey back to our car, the exit/entrance that we would have gone through (the one by the security office) was wide open.

This is in the parking lot by Bass Pro Shop. I was here with a friend who loves BPS, so I was…read morehappy to be able to get the car charged while I waited. There are a lot of other stores and restaurants that are a short walk from here. A large number of bays and not crowded on a Saturday evening was surprising.

The best Tesla supercharger station in my neighborhood . You could find tons of restaurant in…read morewalking distance to kill those 20mins charging time , or you could follow what I did : to finish up one episode from Netflix inside the car :)

This is a pretty solid charging place in the neighborhood. It's situated nicely near some homes and…read morethe Lucky shopping market. We usually also find an open charger and walk around to do some errands.

lots of plugs and very cheap charging would recommend coming here, you also have the app to see…read morewhat stations are available.

This location has fewer supercharging stalls but it's nicely located in a shopping center. Nearby…read moreestablishments include McDonald's, post office express, C'est Si Bon bakery, Mathnasium, dialysis center, Michael's etc. Also, there's a park across the street where you can take your kiddos and fur babies.

There are two options when coming here. You can get food cooked to order like pad Thai or one of…read moretheir noodle soups. You can also just get their food already prepared. The three entree combo is the way to go. Of course, don't forget a drink like the Thai iced tea to wash it down. Service was quick. You get a lot of food, and there's a lot of seating in the food court!

Ruby Thai Kitchen at Oakridge Mall in San Jose is an absolute must every time we visit the mall. My…read morewife and I have been coming here for a long time, and it has become our go-to spot without question. We don't even think twice about where to eat anymore--Ruby Thai Kitchen is always the answer. The Pad Thai noodles are hands down the best we've ever had. They're perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and always fresh. The balance of seasoning is just right, and the noodles never come out dry or overcooked. The eggplant and tofu dishes are equally amazing--rich, savory, and cooked perfectly every single time. Even if you're not usually a tofu fan, this place will absolutely change your mind. And the Singapore noodles are to die for. Seriously. The flavor, the spices, and the texture come together perfectly. Every bite is incredibly satisfying, and my wife and I truly enjoy every single bite of our meal. It's one of those places where you're already thinking about coming back before you even finish eating. What really makes Ruby Thai Kitchen stand out is the consistency. We eat here every time we go to Oakridge Mall, and the food never disappoints. No matter how busy it gets, the quality is always on point. On top of that, the customer service is top notch. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and they always make sure you're taken care of. The price is very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which makes it an even better value. Great food, great service, and great value all in one place is hard to find, but Ruby Thai Kitchen delivers every single time. If you're at Oakridge Mall and looking for amazing Thai food, do yourself a favor and stop by Ruby Thai Kitchen. My wife and I will keep coming back again and again. Highly recommended!

Needed to install a charger for a new EV, and was told by two electricians that I required more…read morerobust service, that is, a new panel, that would cost anywhere from $6 to $8 thousand, which took some of the joy of not paying $5.50 a gallon. EV Charger Expert proposed installing a smart plug that would monitor demand, and should demand overtax the existing service, throttle back demand from the car charger. That cost $1550 plus a $600 smart plug. The work was done quickly and it worked for Night One. I'm happy.

Worked with "EVCharger Expert" to install a 240V outlet for an EV charger in my garage and a…read morededicated 20A outlet for an over-the-range microwave. Overall, the job was completed successfully, passed inspection, and avoided a costly panel upgrade. But there were also a few areas where the process could have been handled more proactively. What I appreciated: * Technical expertise & cost savings: My service panel is limited (90A), and other contractors immediately suggested an expensive underground service upgrade. Kirill performed load calculation and recommended using an Emporia Pro charger with dynamic load management. That solution allowed me to safely add both the EV charging outlet and the microwave circuit without upgrading the service panel. * Permits & documentation: They provided the required licensing, insurance documentation and handled the city permitting and inspection process. The final inspection passed without issue. * Responsiveness: Communication was generally clear via email regarding quotes, scheduling, and permit updates. Where I believe the process could improve: We encountered a major obstacle when it was discovered that the crawl space was blocked by a concrete foundation wall, preventing wire routing as originally planned. Initially, there wasn't a clear alternative proposed. I ended up suggesting routing the wiring through the ceiling instead. While the team evaluated and successfully implemented that solution, I would have preferred if alternative routing strategies had been proactively identified earlier in the process. I also want to acknowledge Erin's craftsmanship. When we ultimately routed the wiring through the ceiling, he carefully navigated around existing plumbing lines and made precise cuts to minimize disruption. The finish work was clean and well executed. In the end, the installation works well, passed inspection, and achieved the primary goal of adding EV charging without a major panel upgrade. I would recommend them for homeowners with limited electrical capacity, especially if dynamic load management is needed.

There aren't many legit claw machine shops in our area but Fluffytown is!…read more They have a 1 stuffy = 10 point conversion which means you can convert your stuffies to get larger or different prizes. The items with ticket numbers on the wall are exchangeable, as well as the prizes in the center of the room (which are some great popmart prizes). Highly recommend a visit if you're nearby. Don't forget to ask the staff for help if you need help. They're so kind and friendly!

I had such a fun time at Fluffy Town! The place is super clean, bright, and honestly just a really…read morehappy vibe as soon as you walk in. There are tons of claw machines with really cute and good-quality plushies (not the cheap ones you usually see). What stood out the most was the staff -- they were super friendly and actually helpful, especially if you're struggling a bit with the machines. It didn't feel frustrating like some other arcades. It's a great spot whether you're going with friends, on a date, or even bringing kids. You can easily spend an hour or more here just playing and hanging out. Definitely coming back again

ChargePoint is everywhere in the Bay Area, and that's unfortunate. My company uses them for their…read moreon-site chargers to manage the queuing system, and it has more bugs than a bait store. The charging stations appear to have flakey cellular connections that are often out of sync with the back-end systems. Frequently, they'll just stop charging, and then you find yourself kicked out of the queue with no hope of getting another charger by the end of the day. I'm glad I have a long-range vehicle, but I feel for the poor folks who count on getting that charge to get home. But, honestly, all the software bugs don't even compare to how neutered the support department is in their ability to do anything corrective. If you report a software bug, they'll "pass it along to the station owner" (i.e., support doesn't actually read your message). Today, I broke down and actually called someone when my station stopped charging after about ten minutes. She was "diagnosing" my problem before I even told her what station I was at (i.e., reading from a script). And when she finally did look up where I was, saw charging had stopped and I'd been kicked out of the queue, the best she could say was, "sorry, we know the software has issues." When I said, "yeah, and I've reported them multiple times," she said, "oh, that's tech support. I'm driver support." As for getting me back in the queue? Nope. Driver "support" doesn't really do much more than offer a shoulder to cry on. I have no idea what ChargePoint actually supports aside from its bottom line. I can only hope someone will step in and fill the void that ChargePoint continues to leave in one of the most EV-dense markets in the nation.

My wife recently went to charge her car at a ChargePoint station--stations she's used numerous…read moretimes in past--but the station wasn't Initiating a charging session this time. She called support and they walked her through trying different things, none of which worked, and she gave up, frustrated. Two days later, TEN duplicate $50 ChargePoint charges hit our checking account. We are working to have them refund that money, which they appear to be in no hurry to do. Needless to say, we will never use their services again.