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Silicon Valley

Dim Sum San Francisco

Koi Palace: Delivering a Dim Sum Clinic in Daly City

August 21 might go down as the day where dim sum finally came into focus for me. The epiphany occurred at Koi Palace, a restaurant from Willy Ng that’s situated just off the 280...
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Restaurant San Francisco

Shanghai Dumpling Shop: Finding Textbook Dumplings By SFO

San Francisco International Airport Terminal 2 has been getting a lot of hype, and it’s no doubt a major upgrade from the typical overpriced dreck that’s available pre-flight, there’s an even better alternative, as...
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Restaurant Silicon Valley

China Bee: Taiwanese Comfort Food in San Mateo

Even on B Street, which is lined with so many dining options that it’s known locally as “the cafeteria,” China Bee still stands out thanks to its aqua awning, white tile front, and of...
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Malaysian Restaurant Silicon Valley

Langkawi Malaysian Island Restaurant [CLOSED]

Disregard the Denny’s and delve deeper into San Mateo’s Marina Plaza to reach more interesting cuisine. The development next to the 101 freeway touted plenty of interesting international options, including a Korean spot called...
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Indian Restaurant Silicon Valley

Chaat Paradise: Meat-Free Indian Food in Silicon Valley [CLOSED]

Considering the relative strengths of the Silicon Valley dining scene, at least one Indian meal was inevitable. Several online resources, including the San Francisco Chronicle, recommended Chaat Paradise, a vegetarian, Gujarati style restaurant that’s...
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Market Silicon Valley

Aladdin Gourmet: Freeway-Friendly Arab Fare in Silicon Valley

The last stop on my summer-long exploration of the Silicon Valley culminated in San Mateo, within earshot of the 101 freeway, at Aladdin Gourmet, which can cover any hookah, produce or mesquite-grilled kebab needs....
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