I was so skeptical about this place! My coworker recommended this for a little get together. It's not my usual food, but I was open to try it and oh my goodness the food was amazing! The ambiance is very mellow, dim lights, and very cool paintings. If you're feeling adventurous I would definitely put this place on the bucket list! Most of their food is fermented which has a very fresh taste to it. My absolute favorite was the bread along with the spread. I told the workers there that It was my first time there and I didn't know what drink to get. They gave me a list of recommendations and I ended up getting a "sour" which tasted like a cider beer Thank you so much for the cool fun experience. read more

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$5 for a taste? There are some interesting beers at Fox Tale. One that stood out is a Stout brewed with African co-coa beans. I asked for a sample/taste....ahh.$5. WTF! 1st time required to try a 1oz taste! I left Skip this clip joint! And you are warned that I saw a rat scurry across the kitchen floor! The county of Santa Clara Department of environmental Health DEH should be notified!! If you eat here you most likely will get food poisoning!! STAY AWAY! And Tell a friend!! Nice try on the Rebuttal! 1st impression! Is the one that is the lasting impression! Fox Tale or should be called Fox take! Is the only Brewery that does not offer a free 1 oz taste! Standard protocol for all other breweries that want to stay in business and be successful is offer a taste. I would offer you good luck, but you would not know what to do with it!! Facebook and Instagram are a great sounding board for your lack of customer service and cheap high and mighty attitude! All I wrote was true! Over 200+ Reviews.. Who is the public going to believe! You just can handle an honest rejection or Bad review! Get over yourself Maybe try a different line of work..... read more

This is actually my second time in -- I am obsessed with the FUNK BOWL!! I always ask for no rice because the beans are pretty filling and the portion size is super generous. I think of it as a funk salad and it's so fun to be able to try different ferments each time. 11/10 would highly recommend for a very happy gut. read more

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This is one of the most unique meals I've ever had. Oftentimes when presented with vegan or vegetarian options I generally opt for something else but I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something new, and I was not only not disappointed, but incredibly pleasantly surprised. First of all, the staff and owner are incredibly nice. They made recommendations for our meal so we could have the best experience. It felt personal and you could feel the chef's love and care with each bite. The space itself is small but incredibly charming. From the paintings on the walls, brick wall, cozy lighting, beautiful mural, and comfortable open seating, it really set the stage for a wonderful meal. Fox Tale Fermentation Project also has plenty of rotating alcoholic and mocktail options which pair nicely with dishes! I ordered the Cali Classic Burger, and although the protein fell apart as soon as I took a bite, however, it was delicious. These flavors are so complex and funky that you can't help but take another bite. Generally, in non vegetarian dishes, the strong flavors of the meat/protein carries the dish, but in these dishes, the condiments, veggies, and fermented elements take your taste buds on a journey beyond the dish itself! The Fox Sando that my girlfriend ordered was also delicious. The toasted ciabatta was the star vessel for the rest of the ingredients. Perfectly toasted with slight hints of char, it really absorbed a lot of the sauces and spreads. I was lucky enough to take the second half of the sandwich home and eat it for breakfast the next day. I was so shocked when the sando itself held up in the fridge and was delicious cold! The flavors absorbed themselves into the bread but didn't make it soggy. I attribute this to the fact the ingredients didn't need to be heated up again to be tasty! Overall, I would absolutely recommend Fox Tale Fermentation Project for anyone who's looking for something different and unforgettable. read more

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Make a reservation if you have a larger group since seating is limited! Favorite dish was the mushroom potato special. Super unique and delicious. Nachos are good for sharing in a group. Also like their breads; very soft! For drinks, the lemonade one was pretty good. read more

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Never thought I would come into a vegan restaurant but this place has the World Cup final on and we need to sit down so here we are. The dishes we ordered exceeded all our expectations in terms of Vegan food. We didn't expect so much aroma and taste from fermented dishes. We love how healthy it is and how tasty they are! Must try their Nachos! And most important of all, they are all very pretty! Atmosphere is great with a bunch of ppl all watching and cheering their team while enjoying great food and drinks! read more

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Visited during some anime convention so parking was somewhat difficult to find. I parked a couple blocks away and walked over to the restaurant. The unhoused people were a bit too active for me to want to sit on the outdoor "patio." Walking in, the staff were very casual. Every table was full, but they still seated our party of 4. We ordered a few Funk Bowls, Funky Nachos, Mac & Cheeze, some beers, and cookies. We shared our plates so that we can try different flavors of fermented items, but most of them fell kinda flat. We ordered the Spring Giardiniera for one of our bowls because we wanted some spice, and, although it was tasty, it unfortunately lacked spiciness. The best dishes were definitely the nachos and the mac & cheese with their cacao & black sesame chili oil. Their cashew cheese was creamy and flavorful. Everything was fresh and healthy tasting, but I just wish it tasted more tangy or pickled. 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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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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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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I love a lot of things here but hands down they have THE BEST VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE. I daydream about it. I'm thinking about it right now. I recommend their cashew queso to all my lactose intolerant girlies. Also their beers and fermented goodies are so yummy! They have rotating specials depending on the season and each time I have a meal it's CHEFS KISS. but above all, the sense of community the owners staff bring everyday is admirable. San Jose is one infinitely better with Fox Tale in the neighborhood! read more

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - Mac n cheese and funky nachos! The cashew queso is to die for!!!! - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

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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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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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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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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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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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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

Truly one of the best places to grab a health bite and a amazing drink. The vibes here are amazing and you can tell the owners really care about not only their food and customers but the whole community. I would highly recommend this place for my vegan friends or friends with dietary restrictions read more

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

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

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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It was pretty annoying to watch the staff hug their friends and give out free shots while people they don't know wait to order. Went during a lunch hour and also didn't love seeing the chef have their friend walk behind into the cooking area- just seems weird and maybe unsanitary? I also asked a question about a menu item and was given an answer like I was stupid and told to look at the menu. The food is fine-- pricey but healthy -- but they could use some staff training. Edit to add- wow that was a fast response from the owner that really contradicts what I overheard and saw. 38 mins. But, to the owner, the "contractor" that went behind into the kitchen is one of the people who were in line in front of me that ordered- so both a customer and a contractor that you hug, make pay, and let back where the food is made? I've been here several times in the past and never seen the hugs given out today. And it wasn't that my question didn't get a response that I "wanted to hear." The staff member literally responded that there wasn't any bread in it and to look at the menu. I'd call that more than clear- aka, he might not know what gluten is. Hope your day does get better! Edit 2- wow, if a business owner making personal attacks doesn't stop you from visiting this place, I don't know what else there is to say. read more

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

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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Fox Tale Fermentation Project is like a home away from home with excellent food, caring service, and COLD BEER. When I began ordering at Foxtale I went for the burgers, nachos, and pretzel (always the pretzel) and I have found that the more interesting/unfamiliar the ingredients seem, the more blown away I have been. Polenta & Succotash? Sign me up. Tzic de seta tostada? You know it. Get the special, you will not regret it. Aside from the unique and delicious food, don't sleep on the beer. This spot hits for light beer, imaginative brews, and proper mocktails. I come here when I want to see a friendly face, and, people watching on Santa Clara pairs oh so good with a drink in hand. SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. It matters. 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

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 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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I'm quite impressed by this place! Such fantastic food. Stunningly creative and well-executed menu. Compliments to the chef! If you find yourself looking for an exquisitely tasty meal in DTSJ, this should be 1st on your list ;) read more

Quaint, unique and Vegan-friendly eatery in DTSJ offering fresh and creative fare. Seating is limited. Service is friendly. Nice to see the heart that goes into this place. The menu is made with love and care, you can taste it in the food. I'd recommend checking it out if you haven't already. read more

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

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

Fox Tale Fermentation Project - Firebrand Soft-Seeded Pretzel w/ Beet Beer Mustard - Specialty Food Near Me - San Jose, California

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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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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Love this place, never a disappointment. Food is beautiful, filling and delectable. Everyone is always friendly. read more

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

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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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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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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