Absolutely one of the most unique spots in downtown San Jose. Fox Tale Fermentation Project somehow manages to feel like an experimental brewery and community gathering space all at once. The fermentation concept is woven into everything from the beers and botanical mocktails to the food and it actually works incredibly well. The drinks are creative without feeling gimmicky, and the flavors are layered and thoughtful. The food was surprisingly memorable too, especially how vegetable-forward dishes still felt rich and satisfying. The atmosphere has this warm, artsy, almost hidden-gem energy that makes you want to stay for hours. What really stands out is that the place feels intentional. You can tell the owners care deeply about craft, community, and creating an experience instead of just another brewery. Easily one of the coolest and most distinctive food/drink concepts in San Jose right now. read more

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I need to start off by saying I never had good vegetarian food. I hate vegetarian food. I am a meat eater and need it for every meal. Fox Tale Fermentation is a small place like a Japanese ramen shop. My high school classmate suggestion this place and I thought she was vegetarian. I asked her why this place; she wanted to try it out but she's a meat eater. I'm down to try new places so we went. When we went, it was really crowded for a Thursday dinner time. A lady saw my cane and offer her table to sit at so I felt seen. You pretty much order at the front counter; you pour your own water. Front counter was so nice to us as we try to order. We got the funk salad and kombucha. We didn't order a lot because we wanted to try the place. When we got to our table, it was near the door. Our funk salad came and it was hefty mf. It was a bowl of salad all right. So you know how I said earlier that I don't like vegetarian food? OMG I was amazed. The best salad I've eaten. The vinaigrette was so good; it was citrusy. My salad was cut into small pieces so it wasn't big that I need to cut it. The sweet potato was sauteed. The princess sauerkraut was so good. I don't like sauerkraut at all but it was divine. I never tried kombucha because I thought it was dirt tea. I was wrong. It has the fermented taste and I never knew. After trying it, it's not something I would order again. I liked how I was eating "healthy" food after I ate bad yesterday. I don't have that bad bloated feeling. It's very wheelchair friendly and restroom is unisex. The restroom is clean. The establishment is clean. I would go here again if I have a vegetarian visitor. This place rocks! read more

I thought this place couldn't get any better and it did! I was here on a Saturday night around 7 pm and Fox Tale was very busy but we managed to find a table fairly quickly. The food took a little longer than usual to come out but that was normal considering how busy they were. Our order included the Funk Bowl and Funky Nachos, these are our go-to's because they're so good and filling. This time around we decided to also try the Otoño tacos, this is officially my favorite dish here and I'm hoping it never goes away! The ingredients in this dish work perfectly together and the crema is absolutely delicious, I would definitely buy a jar of this if I could. read more

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Got the full spread and fox sando. The sandwich was the better of the two, as it had a nice flavor from the garlic and sunflower seed spread. The bread and side vegetable portion for the dipping was generous, which we appreciated. The Green Retreat (jasmine tea with osmanthus) didn't have any defined flavors; it tasted like floral water and had minimal jasmine tea flavor and no osmanthus flavor. read more

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This was such a fun place to have a date. It was extra busy which we found out was because they were on two TV shows that day, but it was still wonderful service. It was delicious food that I wouldn't have prepared for myself and all the flavors were just so full and rich. It was helpful that we split everything so that you didn't get bored. read more

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The owner is a giant child that thinks it's OK to berate people who leave negative reviews with harmless opinions. Psycho cyber bully who thinks their bigotry is social justice. Editing to reply to Wendy. Your shallow attempt to make fun of me like you do with your customers apparently regularly and then trying to wish the best after insulting doesn't make you a good person. And you can't help yourself from doing or even see what you're doing read more

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Finally got to check off FTFP after years of having it in my bookmarks! My date and I went here at 6:40pm on a Thursday night. The place was quite crowded! It's a tight, cozy spot in downtown SJ. There's plenty of street parking as well as ParkSJ garages in walking distance. The service was amazing. The cashier helpful in giving suggestions and also noticed when we dropped some utensils. Everyone who came by to deliver our food was attentive. We got a half order of nachos, the full spread, and the tacos to share. It's plenty of food for 2 people, and we ended up having leftovers of the nachos. Nachos (nachos with mole sundried tomato, black beans, cashew queso, pepita salsa macha, habañero crema, jalapeño garlic kraut, & guacamole): Even the half size was huge! Very shareable, and the chips were kind of drowned by the massive amount of toppings. Full spread: We chose the baek kimchi, jalapeño garlic sauerkraut, and sour szechuan cabbage. This spread is enormous; it has a ton of veggies so you're going to get your fill in fiber. The plate is gorgeous too. The baek kimchi had too much of a seaweed flavor for my liking. The sour szechuan cabbage had a nice kick, although I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The jalapeño garlic sauerkraut was my favorite by far. The texture was more shredded than the others, and the garlic taste was addicting. Tacos (blue corn tortillas with roasted royal corona bean crema, achiote golden beets, scarlet runner beans, chanterelle carnitas, salsa macha, jalapeño garlic kraut): Once again, this was huge. I loved the flavors and how the texture of the beans messes everything together. The mushrooms didn't taste like they were trying to be meat, but trying to be great mushrooms. For drinks, we got 4 sampler-sized (5oz) beers. We got the Ume sour, King Dragon (Umeboshi Inspired Sour Ale with Carbonic Macerated Ume, Purple Shiso, Umeboshi Salt Brine), Flower Bed (Grisette Style Belgian Ale with malted sunflower seeds & rose scented geranium), and Zombie Army (Black Rice Lager with Cordycep Mushrooms). The sours weren't super sour, which was nice on the stomach! The Flower Bed and Zombie Army have distinct flavors based on their ingredients. I really like that you can try drinks with ingredients that you can't find anywhere else. We had leftovers for the nachos because this was all a lot for 2 people. Overall, I really enjoyed eating here and can't wait to come back next to try more of their drinks and other items! read more

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - tacos, full spread, and half nachos - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

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Since my last review, Foxtale has become one of my favorite places to stop by for dinner and/or drinks! The staff are incredibly friendly and amazing at what they do. The food is delicious and full of flavor. I look forward to enjoying many more evenings at Foxtale. read more

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

This is for sure one of the most unique breweries I have ever visited. And I've told other folks on the hunt for unusual beers to definitely keep Fox Tale on their radar. So when passing through San Jose, I just had to take the opportunity to jump over and see what was on tap. They specialize in both a bunch of sours beers, as well as others that don't really easily fit into your typical beer classes. The Tundra might be one that is most approachable to a lot of people, being a rustic ale with Juniper, it sort of "scratches the IPA itch", and is my personal favorite here. The King Dragon is a very smooth and tasty sour, flavored with umeboshi. The Zombie Army is quite and interesting black-rice lager. The Head Space is another one most folks could enjoy, being an ale infused with herbs, lemon, and jasmine tea. And then there's the "Fung Shui", which is a mushroom beer that will certainly not be to everyone's liking, but I found it intriguing and definitely worth giving it a taste. Many of these beers are available in bottles to-go, too. Plus, for those wanting something non-alcoholic, they also have a selection house-made kombuchas, teas, and mocktails. Should you be hungry, they do serve food here. The fare is MOSTLY vegan, with just a few exceptions. I wound up having the Fox Sando, which is loaded with grilled veggies, pickled stuffing, and a cashew spread. I really recommend this one, as it was incredibly delicious. And do make sure to look in their fridge case for some of their sauces, pickles, and preserves you can also purchase. Prices are ok, being about $7-9 per pour, depending on which beer you get. Though keep in mind you are getting smaller pours (12 oz. is the usual) for the price you pay. Service was outstanding, being very prompt and friendly in the extreme. Plus, this place is in such a cool hole-in-the-wall sort of building, and has a fantastic vibe and atmosphere to it. Can get rather crowded on busy nights or when hosting events, but almost every time I've been here it's been rather chill. And being downtown, it is easy to get to despite lack of parking spot right at hand. All told, Fox Tale remains one of my favorite brew spots in the Bay area, and I try to visit every time I come to San Jose. Hope anyone else passing through stops by to see for themselves. Cheers, all! read more

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We were so excited to see this mostly plant-based restaurant with some gut-healthy options. I'm a huge fan of fermented food so this was right up my alley. We ordered the burger, the funk bowl, and the nachos (1/2 order). We honestly loved everything that we had, my personal favorite was the nachos, there was such an explosion of different flavors that complemented each other so well. I also ordered the coffee which was actually sweeter than I expected, I did not order any additional syrup with it, and didn't think it needed it. Highly recommend this restaurant, it's such a labor of love! read more

Came with my gal friend for dinner and it was soo good!! Service is so homey and heartfelt here. U can taste the love oozing from the dishes. We ordered 1/2 plate nachos and the taco salad and polenta dish. Everything was amazing!! The sour kraut on the nachos was so good makes me wanna buy it. Nachos are warm and have such quality ingredients and very filling! The taco bowl salad was soo fresh and tasty. The polenta dish is so creamy like a warm bowl so good for winter. Has beans and veggie sauces so good!! I wanna def come back and try more things and maybe buy their kimchi and sauerkraut. read more

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Unique, healthy, and mostly very delicious. Fox Tale Fermentation Project creates wonderfully creative meals in their open kitchen, and has several beers that they produce, too. The TLDR: I loved the food and the relaxing environment; the beer didn't really work for me. True, they have several different beers to choose from, and it's entirely possible that the one I picked (a seasonal dark Belgian ale variety that featured beets) was simply not the right one for me. In hindsight, the beer was under the category of Sour/Funky Beers -- so maybe I wasn't paying enough attention. No, you can't ask for tastes ahead of time, which is understandable as these beers are super specific and require a lot of energy and resources. I totally respect that, and I might try a Flagship beer (as opposed to Sour/Funky) at some future visit. But the Food! I love the Funk Bowl that I had. It was pretty huge, and it included a choice of Ferment. Mine was a white kimchi that sat atop my Main, the Funk Bowl. (Black rice, mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, Black chickpeas, and avocado with cultured seeds, house vinaigrette. Wow ! Tons of flavor, massive textures like crispy crunch, smooth and moist, too. So much going on - in a good way. It was filling and satisfying yet I did not feel stuffed or uncomfortable. Great combination. Nice vibe there, too. They had an Open Mic night on the Wednesday I was there. The food is a great change of pace, and I definitely recommend this Project. read more

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Some places feel like a lucky find. This one feels like something you imagined and then somehow stumbled into in real life. A friend and I both drove about 40 minutes to meet here for lunch and it ended up being completely worth the trip. The space is colorful, creative, and relaxed--an artsy little nook that feels very intentional without trying too hard. We each ordered Funk Bowls with different fermentations. I went with the Szechuan, and the combination with black rice and black garbanzos was outstanding. Deep, earthy flavors with that layered fermented tang that keeps every bite interesting. It's the kind of bowl that tastes nourishing but still exciting. We also shared the chips and queso, which were genuinely great--rich, flavorful, and perfect for grazing while catching up. The surprise highlight was the mushroom coffee. Smooth, creamy, and balanced with just the right touch of sweetness. It had depth without tasting overly "mushroomy," which I appreciated. The chefs were friendly and welcoming, which added to the whole experience. You can tell there's real care behind the food. This is absolutely the kind of place I'll return to--and next time I'm bringing more friends. read more

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Big fans of pickled things so we were excited to try this spot. I've been sober so it's nice to have mocktails to try and sip. They were on the sweeter side. We tried the full spread and the nachos. They were good to share and had bright flavors. read more

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Absolutely loved my meal here. We stumbled upon their open mic night, which they'll do every other week on Wednesdays going forward. They had a lot of seasonal fall specials. We got the tacos with pumpkin and mushrooms, and the pumpkin polenta. Also the love potion kombucha. Everything was DELICIOUS! The vibes were high too for the open mic. Lots of great energy! Eager to try the rest of their stuff! read more

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - pumpkin tacos, pumpkin polenta. SO GOOD - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place for healthy vegetarian food! Came here on a Wednesday and it was busy! The place is a bit small and there's some table / bar style seating. When we went, they had a live singer which really enhanced the ambiance! The food was pretty good. They have a great diversity of fermented foods and the taste is good as well. I ordered a salad and enjoyed it. The chips were a bit spicy and I loved the generous serving of beans and avocados in it. It is also a HUGE salad and generally their portion sizes are large, which is nice. read more

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4.5 stars. This is such a fabulous place. My 6yo daughter and I shared - funk bowl with black rice, cabbage, cauliflower, black chickpeas and avocado (I didn't care for the lettuce in here but everything else was great), with kapusta fermented cabbage and mushroom - a ginger soup with noodle. Flavorful and nourishing - breakfast of champinon kombucha - very balanced flavor. Not as sour as most kombucha My little one loved the kombucha and black rice and had quite a bit of the lettuce (even though I didn't like it as much). Big portions so I would recommend sharing. Super cleansing and nourishing food. Nice music spinning in the background that gives an upbeat but relaxing atmosphere. We will be back! read more

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Really like this interesting concept. The mocktails are really well made. I would come back here to try more of their mocktails Seems like their menu is seasonal most things on yelp weren't available on their menu Pros Interesting concept with affordable menu items The decor and silverware are well thought out and look really good. Everything tasted fresh and well made They have a Thanksgiving menu which alot of folks were placing pre-orders for. Cons They were a bit short staffed so plates came out a bit late. The menu is bit difficult to understand. Some of the items are basically a pairing with a ferment and that took me a while to get. read more

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Such a cute little place in downtown San Jose. We love the ambiance and the vibe. The foods were good. They all came out pretty fast. My favorite were the pasta and the salad. They have a good selections of beers, mocktails, etc. The service was great and friendly. read more

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I'd never spent time in downtown San Jose before, so a Friday evening felt like the right introduction. The area surprised me -- quieter, more deserted than I expected -- but sprinkled with genuinely cool spots. It feels like a neighborhood mid-glow-up. Not quite "there" yet, but you can absolutely see the vision. And I love a place with potential. As for this vegan ferment-forward spot: think elevated snack stop, not full dinner destination. Seating is very limited, so come prepared to hover or keep it brief. We tried the beet ferment (a little too sweet for my taste) and the mushroom ferment, which was the clear winner -- earthy, balanced, and far more interesting. Both came with crackers, which made it feel like a thoughtful little tasting moment. Portions run small. Staff wasn't particularly warm. Bathrooms are limited. Parking, however, was refreshingly easy -- a small downtown miracle. The ambiance has personality -- eclectic, intentional, a bit artsy. It's the kind of place you pop into for something different, not necessarily something filling. Would I come back? For a snack and a vibe, yes. For dinner-dinner, probably not. read more

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I didn't realize that their full menu was vegetarian but honestly meat wasn't missed for our recent visit. A group of us were pregaming before an event at the improv and decided to try FoxTail. The staff was super friendly. There's not many places to sit inside but they definitely make what they do have work well. We found a table for five of us to share and ordered kombuchas, nachos, and the garlic dip with bread. All were tasty! The nachos were a good portion. The dips is very garlicky. I'm interested to go back and try other things in their menu. read more

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Really creative food and inventive beers. They can ferment anything! It's also nice to see a business go out of their way to build a community in their space. Give them a look if you're downtown! read more

Kimchi, kraut, and others is what this place is about. Fermented food is indeed good for the digestion as it improves your beneficial gut bacteria. There are a variety of flavors to choose from. If you enjoy eating fermented food, this may be the place for you. I found it exciting to taste new and unique flavors I have never had. However, for those who are unaccustomed to this vinegary taste, they may find it difficult to like. In my party of six, 4 of the six enjoyed their meal. The other two thought the ferments too vinegary. It was an unusual experience to say the least. read more

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Amazing service and they did the work to tell us the story of this place, check if we had any allergies, and welcome us. We called ahead to see if this place had any space and they let us know, yes! So we walked over and the host made to sure to do their best to save a spot for us too! Granted, they can guarantee because a lot of people arrived around 7 pm but luckily we got a spot to sit down. Now on to the food! I ordered the full spread with 3 ferments (got recommended the baek kimchi, kapusta, and a kraut - all good to try) and I was recommended the polenta. The polenta was delicious!!! I would suggest you to get that if you plan to eat here for dinner. The full spread was good to try multiple fermented pickle-y veggies but wasn't a highlight. For drinks, definitely order the thisbe's veil if you're not drinking alcohol tonight. The complexity of the drink was so good! Overall, I'd come back again to try new drinks and fermented foods. Also they host events all the time! I arrived around 7 on a Saturday and it did get packed but I didn't really see too many people fill up afterwards so if you're here on a date or just looking for a table for 2, it's likely you'll get one easily. But call ahead just in case. read more

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We heard about Fox Tales from Check Please! Bay Area and knew we had to make the trek. We ordered the Cali Burger, Funky Nachos, a side of bread with the garlic sunflower spread, pickled peppers, a flight of the beers (wheat, IPA, stout), two mocktails, and a stone fruit cookie -- all were delicious! Food did not disappoint. The dining area is small yet sufficient. You order at the counter get a number, get your own water and utensils, staff bring your food to the table and check in. Glad we came to enjoy this interesting venue and food menu, well worth the trek. read more

OMG! Such great flavors! I had the tostada with sides of mushroom and white kim chi. Delicious! Super friendly staff. I'm totally going again! read more

We visited Fox Tale for the first time last night. It's a nice and intimate space, with a modest selection of unique beers. Worth a try if you like craft brews! Bonus for inclusivity: very wheelchair accessible! read more

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I was planning a visit to the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles and searched Yelp to find a vegan spot for lunch. Thrilled to have found Fox Tale Fermentation Project. Although fermentation is their specialty, I appreciate that there are non-fermented foods on their menu as well. I was planning on getting the Barley Risotto but ended up going with the special of the day, a Chunky Tomato Soup with Sourdough Bread on the side. We also ordered the Cali Classic Burger. The burger had a nice texture, was seasoned well, and had a crisp texture to it. The toppings were what set it apart. Everything worked well together. Lots of flavors and textures. Definitely will order this again. Service was fantastic. We were able to see the chef create everyone's meals since it's an open kitchen. Glad to have a spot to go to when I return to see a show at the San Jose Performing Center for the Performing Arts. read more

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What a great little spot in downtown SJ. The folks working behind the counter were so nice and the place had great music and awesome vibe. When the food was brought out I was amazed at the beautiful artistry of how everything was plated. And it tasted as good as it looked. The Kombucha was very smooth and delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The vegan food here is fresh, innovative and a rainbow of veggies in every plate. The counter service staff are so helpful navigating a menu full of many options. Ask questions if it is your first time. We ended up ordering several items, some including the Full spread was amazingly delicious with main veggies as well as warm bread for dipping into items you choose off the fermentation list including garlic and preserved lemon sunflower seeds spread, which was the star of the show! I did order their soup, which looked amazing, as it turns out it was just too spicy for my pallet, but others would love it... which brings me back to the advice make sure to ask questions. Guest sit close together so they have the opportunity to tell each other what they've tried and what they love and why they love it, this communal aspect of being there is so welcoming and friendly. After you leave, you feel like you have done something great for yourself. Healthy can taste delicious. read more

Man where do I even begin. Best dang place for something nice to eat and drink in San Jose. Beautiful people making beautiful food and drink. The nachos are hella bomb and the kombucha is top notch. Got cool events and stuff happening all the time, and always uplifting the community. Thank you foxtale for all your fermentations read more

I'm not surprised by the excellent rating of Fox Tale Fermentation. Finally went and tried this place out last Saturday. Arrived at about 5:30pm. There was only one table left which we were able to snag. The place has a cozy vibe to it and everyone seemed to be having a good time. One of the main pulls for me was that they had a legit menu for mocktails. I know it's a micro brewery but I'm not big on alcohol these days. Anyways, we tried the "Rosie's margarita" and the "Spell of sage." Both were wonderful and very crafty. You can tell they put effort into their menu. Next, we opted for the spread, which comes with 3 fermentation pairings ( we picked 2 and asked the a recommendation on the 3rd), with lots of vibrant veggies, and a good amount of their toasted sunflower bread. Wow, the entire spread was delightful, we were in heaven. And to know that it's such a healthy meal as well. This place is so unique. They have delightfully tasty vegan and vegetarian food unlike an other. You can tell they put care and passion into their menu and food and drinks. Service was very friendly. We will be back for sure! read more

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Absolutely outstanding! It is always an incredible experience when we visit Foxtale Fermentation. The food and beer are wonderful and the staff are all very friendly. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Seriously, trust the 4.8 star reviews so far. This place is amazing. The -0.2 star must be because of the location in dtsj. Decided to try this on a whim. I was very skeptical because I'm a meat lover (still am) but this place is now on my top favorite restaurants. The dishes and drinks here are creative and the flavor combo is just so smart and delicious. This is on the level of a lot of upscale places without the price tag. - The various fermented veggies are good, but I'm just not a fan of picked veggie in general. - The polenta: WOW. Flavor bomb! - The burger: THIS! I don't know what magic they put in this but it's so good. I would pick this over any meat burger!! I just wish this shop is in a better location so I can eat here more often. read more

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Fox Tale is such a unique establishment, and I am here for it! I've only been here a couple of times, and I really enjoyed my experience each time. The beer selection is somewhat small and changes regularly. They use a lot of unconventional ingredients and flavor combinations, and I think they often source many things locally (we had friends contribute loquats from their yard one time for a brew). They also have a variety of mocktails that are well worth trying, too! Again, the ingredients lists always catch my eye. It's nice to have enticing options, whether you drink alcohol or not. The food is a must here if you like fermented foods! I love that just about everything is plant-based and they make use of seasonal ingredients. So much to try! There's also fun stuff to look at and purchase, like honey, jars of fermented foods, or artwork (besides their beautiful logo!). It's nice that they showcase local artists and host events/activities. Definitely a bright spot in downtown SJ! read more

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So it's definitely a great fun idea and I really want to support this business. I will say, the ambiance gives more cramped than cozy. The food was great! The Chimichurri burger ruled and the vegan nachos were amazing. read more

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Overall, good food and good vibes. I had the kimchi pasta. It had a great ensemble of flavors. Not too filling. Though the $21-22 price tag is a bit steep in my opinion. Really tight quarters and competitive seating. It took 45 minutes to receive my order, which I thought was a bit long. The bathroom is very clean and spacious. read more

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - Kimchi pasta - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

Went out here with some friends for dinner, one of which is a vegetarian. Because of that, I'm always down to try vegan and vegetarian eats. We shared multiple dishes. The kimchi pasta was amazing. The pretzel with the beet beer sauce was out of this world. The beet sauce was seriously flavorful and beautifully red. The polenta was crazy good. It didn't taste like it was vegetarian. I had a bit of the funk bowl and that was delicious. Everything was packed with flavor. I thought I wasn't ever going to like beer, but the sour beers here are to my taste. Very different than regular beer, more like kombucha but not. There are also things that are ready to go like beer and sauces. Go now! We need this neighborhood gem to stay for years to come. read more

Outside the Fox The brainchild of a brewer and a superfoods chef, Fox Tale seeks to bring small pub-style bites made with housemade lacto-fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso plate. To round out one's meal they offer up a bevy of fermented drinks made from not the usual list of suspects one would think of for making beers, kombucha and the like, such as beets, mushrooms, and even black rice. The Good: *Entire menu is mostly vegan, with a few vegetarian items sprinkled in. *Great selection of beers that all sounded super interesting, but I only had time for one and chose to see what their Hazy IPA (Sonic Bloom) had in store, and it was a good one. Nice notes of grapefruit to go with the inherent funkiness of hops made this a fine choice if you're into IPAs. *On the non-alcoholic side, Carissa enjoyed her Green Retreat Tea as it was perfectly sweetened and refreshing. *Small outdoor pet-friendly patio *Fast-casual dining where you order and pay at the counter and the food is brought to your table. *The Funk Bowl was just that, especially when paired with their red kimchi, which gave this bowl a great funky earthiness. *The Polenta and Morels might be the very definition of Ugly-Delicious as it wasn't much to look at, but boy, oh boy, I couldn't stop stealing bites from my beloved's bowl. (: It's been a few weeks, so I can't recall the flavor exactly, but it was just very moreish in its deep, creamy umami flavors. *You can purchase bottles of their beers to take home, as well as their housemade fermented goodies. I highly recommend the previously mentioned spicy red kimchi, but their jalapeño-garlic sauerkraut was also superlative. The Meh: *Location is very small, and the indoor seating is just high-tops, which I'm not a fan of. *Service was iffy, at best. Tried to engage the gentleman taking orders, and he was just not having it. He wasn't friendly, had almost zero knowledge of the menu, and just seemed to hate life in general. But on the plus side, at least he wasn't an asshole, just full of ennui--which I've been accused of being on a part-time basis, so I get it. Life sucks. The Ugly: *It's in the heart of DTSJ, so parking will always be an issue here. However, it's not DTSF, so it's not gonna be impossible. Pro Tip: Sundays and holidays are free street parking in DTSJ. Conclusion: Tasty vegan eats, homebrewed suds, and all the fermented goods you can handle. read more

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Self-service- you place your order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table. The restaurant has a quiet, cozy atmosphere; there were just a few other diners when we visited on a Saturday afternoon. The portions might seem small in photos, but they're surprisingly satisfying. Had a delicious and healthy vegan meal. Docking one star because the mushrooms in the polenta were a bit too salty for my taste. read more

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