The Bay Today’s Monthly Pick For Bay Area Eateries

Reviewed by Van Truong and Janice Lazaro

Jupiter

Jupiter has a wide selection of appetizing gourmet pizzas and a variety of brewed beer on tap. The restaurant’s walls are decked with interesting art pieces and its patio, complete with a fire pit, is a popular spot for those looking for a relaxing night out with friends.

Price Range: $10 to $17.
Location: 2181 Shattuck Ave in Berkeley
Call: (510) 843-8277.

Anjisen Noodle

When Japanese food comes to mind, people usually think sushi. Not at Anjisen Noodle. Its specialties are ramen noodles and other less common Japanese dishes. Its most popular dish is the tender ribs ramen bowl that has a briny broth with egg noodles, half a hard-boiled egg, scallions and melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs.

Price Range: $7 to $12.
Location: 47890 Warm Springs Blvd in Fremont.
Call: (510) 353-1153.

Vien Huong

On its exterior, Vien Huong is just another hole-in-a-wall, but the place is renowned for its food. Vien Huong boasts many regular customers who all come for one thing—the #21, a light-broth noodle bowl with shrimp, fish balls, sliced pork, kidneys, chicken, and scallions. The Vietnamese restaurant makes homemade sauces that are placed on every table to enhance its dishes.

Price Range: $7 to $8.
Location: 712 Franklin Street in Oakland.
Call: (510) 465-5938.

Burma Superstar

Burmese cuisine takes on mass appeal among those in the Bay Area and Burma Superstar offers an assortment of Burmese/Thai dishes that are sure to please even critics. It is known for its special concoctions of spices that perfectly compliment each dish and gives the food the flavor the restaurant is famous for. Its Fiery Beef with Tofu dish, which contains stir fried beef, tofu, string beans, red bell peppers, and basil in a five spicy-sweet heat sauce is a crowd favorite.

Price Range: $8 to $15.
Location: 1345 Park Street in Alameda.
Call: (510) 522-6200.