San Jose, CA - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Man v Food, Best Thing I Ever Ate, and others

San Jose, CA	(9 restaurants)

Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Funny Farm Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$) (640 ratings) 3245 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA 95117 (408) 244-4424 As Seen On: Man v. Food, Episode: "San Jose, CA"	Monte Cristo Rito turkey, black forest ham, bacon & Swiss cheese; wrapped in a tortilla & deep fried chimichanga style; dusted w/ powdered sugar & served w/ grape jelly	Man v. Food "San Jose, CA" Casey Webb	4.5 out of 5 640 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2017; diverse menu of comfort food pub fare w/ a spin; 2nd location on 4898 San Felipe Rd
Falafel's Drive-In ($) (5232 ratings) 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 294-7886 www.falafelsdrivein.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Dynamite Desserts" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Totally Fried" Man v. Food, Episode: "San Jose, CA"	Banana Shake Falafel Sandwich pita sandwich of falafel balls (chickpeas, parsley & white onion, ground, rolled & deep-fried); w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini & hot sauces; looks good Kifta Kabab in a Pita grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions, and spices put in a pita with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Dynamite Desserts" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Totally Fried" Guy Fieri Man v. Food "San Jose, CA" Casey Webb	4.0 out of 5 5232 ratings	est. 1966; authentic middle-Eastern cuisine, also serving burgers & milkshakes; long lines; Other Recipes: Tabouli
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life ($$) (1865 ratings) 301 W St John St San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 295-5414 www.henryshilife.com As Seen On: Man v. Food, Episode: "San Jose"	Baby Back Ribs	Man v. Food "San Jose" Adam Richman	4.0 out of 5 1865 ratings	est. in 1960; in building that once housed the Torino Hotel, built in 1900
Naglee Park Garage ($$) (1115 ratings) 505 E San Carlos St San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 564-4111 www.nagleeparkgarage.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Comfort Food Classics"	Angus Burger served w/ home fries; Guy got w/ blue cheese, homemade mayo & homemade ketchup; looks good Brussels Sprouts & Bacon side item; baked & then pan-cooked w/ bacon, butter & chicken stock until carmelized	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Comfort Food Classics" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 1115 ratings	30-seat bistro w/ a large outdoor patio that was formerly a garage; in downtown San Jose's historic Naglee Park Neighborhood
Iguanas ($) (1799 ratings) 330 S 3rd St San Jose, CA 95112 (669) 255-0600 www.burritozilla.com As Seen On: 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61" Man v. Food, Episode: "San Jose"	Burritozilla 5-lb burrito; 5-lb, 18-inch burrito using 5 tortillas	101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown "Countdown 80-61" Man v. Food "San Jose" Adam Richman	3.5 out of 5 1799 ratings	#67 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); established in 1994
Masa Ramen Noodle Bar [CLOSED] ($$) (599 ratings) 864 Blossom Hill Rd San Jose, CA 95123 (669) 245-6272 As Seen On: Man v. Food, Episode: "San Jose, CA"	Masumo Challenge 5-lb bowl of ramen w/ broth, 2-lbs noodles, plus a variety of vegetables & proteins; garnished w/ scallions, mushrooms & seaweed; finish in under 45 minutes to win a t-shirt, photo on the Hall of Fame & $100 gift certificate; Casey lost	Man v. Food "San Jose, CA" Casey Webb	3.5 out of 5 599 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2016; features build-your-own-ramen & Japanese small plates
Los Tapatios Restaurant [CLOSED] ($) (7 ratings) 354 N White Rd San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 729-6199 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "One of a Kind"	Burritto Guy got w/ carne asada	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "One of a Kind" Guy Fieri	3.0 out of 5 7 ratings	[CLOSED]
Original Joe's ($$) (2390 ratings) 301 S 1st St San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 292-7030 www.originaljoes.com As Seen On: Manliest Restaurants	Cheeseburger Rib Steak Spaghetti and Meatballs meatballs size of tennis balls; looks good	Manliest Restaurants	3.0 out of 5 2390 ratings	opened in 1956; huge portions; open kitchen where patrons can watch "exhibition cooking"