Birthday Fireworks, Family Memories & Elevated Dining at Trifecta…read more My husband and I celebrated our birthdays at Trifecta this year with our children, and it turned into such a memorable evening. Our neighbors first introduced us to this family-owned gem, and one of the things that keeps us coming back is the genuinely warm and personable service. You can truly feel the care they put into both the food and the dining experience. While my son and I aren't huge seafood or sushi eaters, we can absolutely appreciate the artistry behind Trifecta's sushi. Every dish is beautifully presented, thoughtfully crafted, and made with incredibly fresh ingredients and elevated garnishes. We're just admittedly picky eaters who tend to gravitate toward our comfort favorites like chicken or beef teriyaki. The restaurant is usually packed, so reservations are definitely recommended if you don't want a long wait. Surprisingly, this visit was a little quieter than usual, which made for a nice relaxed atmosphere. My husband and daughter were interested in trying the Chef's Tasting Menu, but we learned it's designed as a full-table dining experience where everyone participates -- something we may plan for another visit. The standout dishes of the night were definitely the corn ribs and chicken karaage. The corn ribs disappeared before I could even snap a photo because everyone devoured them immediately! My family also loved the Pork Adobo Ribs special. I'll admit, Trifecta is more of a special occasion restaurant for us. The bill can climb quickly, especially with multiple sushi lovers at the table, but the quality, creativity, service, and overall experience absolutely reflect that higher-end dining experience. This isn't your average weekly sushi spot -- it's a place you go to celebrate. To top off the night, the staff surprised us with dessert decorated with sparkling light-up fireworks, which made our birthday celebration feel extra festive and thoughtful. The only downside of the evening had nothing to do with the restaurant itself -- unfortunately, a couple at a nearby table was quite loud, drunk, and disruptive. Thankfully, the incredible food and attentive staff still made the night feel special overall. Highly recommended for celebrations, date nights, and anyone looking for elevated food paired with exceptional hospitality.

We came for the blue fin tuna cutting! Right away, I will say that the service and feel of the…read morepeople working here is exceptional. They really make you feel welcome and special. I'm not sure if it's different when they are running their normal hours, but the space is a bit tight when it came to seating. Our courses were tasty, unfortunately, it did not blow me away compared to other omakases/tasting menus I've had. The tuna cutting experience was really cool, seeing the chef's break down an entire tuna and then serving it to guests. My section was nearly last to line up for the buffet, and while it was AYCE, there wasn't much selection left. The handroll portion that you'd scrape off the bone was nearly gone on our first turn. Overall, fun experience and great service.

Four of us came here for dinner with a friend's recommendation. Ample parking. Clean spacious…read morerestaurant with nice ambiance. We ordered crispy fried tofu and satay chicken for appetizers. Quite tasty. My favorites are the tom yum shrimp soup which is flavorful and authentic and the Seafood salad. Pad Thai and Lobster curry noodles are decent. Overall we are happy and will be back.

AK Kitchen is located very close to the Villages in SE San Jose. We decided to try some food in the…read morearea, and I'm always down to try some Thai food. We ordered takeout and they were prompt and had everything ready to go when we walked in. We ordered Pad See Ew chicken and Spicy Basil Fried rice(spicy). Our immediate first reactions, were that it looked nothing like the online menu images or Thai food we've had elsewhere in the Bay Area. The pad see we usually had this thicker brown sauce that it's cooked in, but this version had a watery soup. The basil fried rice also.. didn't look fried. The taste was better than it looked but still very different from what we expected it to be. I wouldn't say it tasted bad, but I didn't taste like pad see ew or basil fried rice. I'm glad I asked for spicy fried rice because the actual spice levels I received were 2/5.

Do not let the ther appearance fool you. Nestled in the…read moreAlmaden Center shopping mall, Elements Restaurant might appear unassuming from the outside. However, once you step inside, you're greeted with an amazing dining experience that far surpasses initial impressions. Ambiance and Decor: The interior is modern and tastefully designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A standout feature is the glass wine cellar situated at the center of the restaurant, adding a touch of elegance. Even the restrooms are impeccably clean--a detail that reflects the establishment's commitment to excellence. Cuisine and Menu: While the menu isn't vast, it offers a wide range of options catering to every taste and dietary requirement. The appetizers are generously portioned, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. We started with the Vegetarian Spring Rolls, which included two rolls cut in half--each half the size of a full spring roll at other restaurants. Served with a well-crafted hoisin peanut sauce, the portion was so ample that we took half of it home. The Quails Appetizer was a delightful surprise, arriving as a substantial serving that resembled a main dish. The quail was expertly prepared with a mild teriyaki glaze and accompanied by a fresh side salad. Both appetizers set a high standard for the rest of the meal. For the main course, we ordered the Combination Vermicelli with Prawns and Egg Roll, requesting prawns only. The dish came in a large bowl with a side sauce and was abundant with prawns--enough to satisfy two diners. The highlight was the Salmon Wellington. Presented beautifully, the salmon was wrapped in spinach and encased in crispy puff pastry, resting on a bed of delicious lemon beurre sauce and asparagus. Words can't do justice to how amazing this dish was; we found ourselves using the fresh bread to savor every last bit of the sauce. Again, the portion was generous enough for two. Wine List: The wine list is very good and the prices are very reasonable. Service and Experience: From our seating area, we could view the kitchen through a large window, watching the owner chef work his magic. The service was impeccable throughout the evening. We personally thanked the chef for the incredible experience. Conclusion: The combination of superb service, excellent presentation, inviting ambiance, and reasonable prices made for an unforgettable dining experience. I only wish we had discovered Elements Restaurant sooner. It's perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, yet the pricing makes it suitable for any day of the week. Great place for bringing friends and family. I strongly recommend that you visit this amazing gem--don't wait! Note: They also offer an extensive take-away menu, which is even larger than their dine-in selection.

We came here for our anniversary dinner, having read positive reviews for Elements. Euro-Asian -…read moreinteresting! It's a relatively smaller restaurant and seems to be family run, with friendly staff and good service. Big wine enclosure, a separate bar area. We started out with the quail appetizer, which was a little disappointing. The quail seemed overcooked, which I'd imagine is easy to do with such a small bird, but both the cook and flavor were nothing to write home about. Just too dry. I'm not one who loves to deal with the difficulty of eating something small with minimal meat, but am more than willing to if it's prepared well and tastes great, but this didn't meet either mark. I think a closer to correct cook would have helped a lot. However, the other dishes were very good. The tea flavored duck was prepared VERY well, nice cook and delicately flavored. Liked this one a lot. Some taro there as well for carb/starch lovers - also good. I would definitely order this again. The Salmon Wellington was overall good - I think it could have been a bit more seasoned, but overall, we still enjoyed it. I'd likely not order this again, not because it wasn't good, but I'd want to try other dishes on the menu. The mango panna cotta was overall good. Not special, but solid. We'd come back here again. Nice people, good food, interesting menu.

I came here years ago when they first opened and even had the chance to meet the owner, so I was…read morereally excited to come back and see how the place was doing. Unfortunately, this visit left me a bit disappointed. When we walked in on a weekend afternoon, several tables were still dirty from previous customers, which didn't create the best first impression. It also seemed like the staff waited until more people left before cleaning multiple tables all at once, rather than keeping up with them throughout service. The food itself was decent and overall tasted good, but the iced Thai tea was extremely sweet. My mom and I barely drank any of it. I was hoping for a better experience this time around, especially since I had such positive memories of this place.

Wowww, very very yummyyy. Someone back there in that kitchen is making the food with LOVE. My man…read moreand I, and his family have been there a total of 6 times already. Each and every time, we left frickin happy as a clam. The menu is simple- there isn't a grand number of 100 dishes, but that just means they have the means to focus on each individual dish as a whole and make it with care- and boy do they. Every dish is so delish, and the pho isn't made with MSG. I don't think anything there is. Sorry to you MSG lovers but I promise this place won't disappoint (if it does I owe all of ya'll a free bowl of Pho). Jokes aside, this little bistro is nestled in The Plant shopping center, one of my favorite plazas to go and probably would be satisfactory if I was a non-local coming for travel. Parking's a little crazy, but that's because everyone goes there. The way it's decorated inside is SO adorable and well-intentioned. You'll love all the cute little trinkets, wallpaper, and lights. Very chic and expressive, yet comforting and sophisticated. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly. They also have a variety of cool drinks and caffeinated drinks to pick from as well. Safe to say this is officially one of our go-to spots.

Yes, I know that it cannot be the exact same as BR in SoCal of course, but for what it is and in…read moreSan Jose, it's the best! I keep hearing it's an imitation or it's close or it's not the same... it is just another version of a Vietnamese dish; the Nem Nuong roll. BR did not invent it, given they have perfected it. I'd say NNNT did a great job on their version of this dish and the sawce is da Boss and it's pretty good! I am a BR fan myself but this a great Nem roll! 3 for $10 is reasonable. The key difference here is the Nem Nuong is grilled over coals in front of the store. It gives it a nice smoky charrr! They also have the beef sticks which are also very good! Just try it without any bias from BR and I'm sure you will like it, it beats driving to SoCal for some rolls! Cảm ơn !

i think this place is just ok…read more thai papaya salad (3/5) - the person taking my order mentioned that they can reduce the spiciness but i think they might have forgot because the spice wasn't reduced. i had thai papaya salad before and i don't like this place as much because it had way too much mam tom for my taste and it kind of overpowered the entire dish. beef skewers (4/5) - it was pretty good and i have no complaints. everything was made well. nem nuong rolls (3/5) - i was super excited to try this with all the reviews but it was lacking. the sauce was overpowered by garlic and the nem nuong can be seasoned a bit more.

We were just walking around viet town and stumbled upon this japanese korean spot! It had a tv too…read moreso we were intrigued to eat there so we could watch the france vs norway game! We went on a Friday lunch around 1pm, and it wasn't busy at all! They gave the most generous banchan portion size I've ever seen. It was this HUGE platter with fish cake, kimchi, spicy bean sprouts, seaweed, and japchae. All of it was really tasty but I particularly loved the kimchi cuz it wasn't bitter but rather sweet! I feel like I rarely see fish roe tofu soup so I was intrigued to try it. I guess I don't really like fish roe. I couldn't get over the texture. It was so stiff. The tofu and soup itself were really tasty tho, so I'd def get it again next time but with a different protein. I liked how soft the tofu was. The galbi was amazing. Very pricey but great flavor, some of the best I've tasted. The portion size was pretty big as well, but there were a lot of fatty pieces. The eel rice looked the best. The eel was solid, but it came with too much rice and the rice had a really strong ginger taste to it which I didn't particularly like. The only thing I didn't like was the miso soup because it had a weird aftertaste. Service was quick and server was nice! Overall, amazing food options but it is very pricey.

We were craving for Korean food and this place have high ratings. We decided to give place a try…read more They have an extensive menu. We ordered the Seafood Noodle Soup and the Seafood Bibimbap. While we were waiting for our food, the waitress gave us some complimentary banchans. The Seafood Noodle Soup had a good amount of seafood. The Seafood Bibimbap was pretty hot when it got to our table. They were generous with the portions and the prices were reasonable. We will back to try some of their other entrees.

One random 2 a.m. side quest to Cajun Bistro 7 turned out to be one of the best food adventures…read moreI've ever had. Since that night, it has become the only seafood boil spot that I consistently come back to. My go-to order is the shrimp and crawfish with their Sweet California sauce, along with a side of garlic noodles. The Sweet California sauce is what keeps me returning. It's not your typical Cajun seafood boil sauce--it has a unique flavor that's completely its own and sets this place apart from every other seafood boil restaurant I've tried. Depending on when you visit, the restaurant can either be packed or nearly empty. It's a smaller space, and large parties tend to come through often, so wait times can vary. One thing to keep in mind is that the host, server, and food runner are often the same person. Because of that, I always try to give them some grace. If you need something, just let them know, and they'll do their best to take care of you as quickly as possible. Don't let the small exterior fool you--this place is absolutely delicious. Whether it's 11 a.m. or 3 a.m., I'll happily find myself back here for another seafood boil.

I've came here 2 more times after our first visit and my opinion has definitely improved on this…read moreplace. This place gets pretty busy so just keep in mind you might have to wait before getting seated. As for food, we ordered the 3lb combo (1 crawfish, 2 shrimp) in sweet California mild, rice, fries and grilled oysters. The combo came out pretty fast. I really love this sweet California sauce- it's creamy and delicious. I would even try medium since I hardly taste the spice for a mild. The fries and grilled oyster took a while to come out. Fries were good. The grilled oysters were yummy but I don't think I'd order them again. Service can be a bit slow. I would ask them for more limes or a bowl and they would forget and I would have to ask them again. However, I will say the workers here are very kind! Overall, good food, ok service - definitely coming back!

Came here for the viral crab rangoon nachos and it was worth it!!!!! So flavorful, saucy, and…read morecrunchy. Just perfect! I ended up trying their crispy pad see ew and their thai fried rice as well. I usually order pad thai, but decided to try something new since I never really see crispy pad see ew. It was also amazing! Crunchy noodles that have parts that soak up the sauce well. I am glad I ordered it! The thai fried rice had a nice basil aroma throughout, which was good, my bf loved it! They come with chili sauce, so it can be a lil spicy (especially when the food is hot). Food truck located in an area with a few other food trucks around. There is parking, which is good. Some seating in front of the truck. There is a bit of a wait, but not an issue as the food is freshhhh and delicious! I suggest checking their IG story for updates. I am glad I checked to see when they will be restocking the rangoons. Cannot recommend this place enough! I will def be back to try other dishes :)

Was skeptical this was just a trendy spot but it is actually so good!! We got the Crab Ragoon…read moreNachos, Crispy Pad See Ew, Thai Fried Rice, and the Hot & Sour beef. It was all so delicious! My favorite is the Crispy pad see ew, and hot & sour beef and my boyfriend loved the nachos and fried rice. The fried rice is the perfect amount of basil, hope they don't change the recipe! There was a wait, but it is just a father and daughter working and they are getting really popular right now so be patient! It is so so worth it. I can't wait to get it again!