Had to try this popup in San Jose. We liked them but were a little disappointed. Maybe I had high…read moreexpectations. We tried a large variety of savory and sweet. In the end the ones we enjoyed the most were the beef onion, garlic cheddar roll, chicken curry, beef and cheese and both the cardamom braid and the hazelnut sweet breads. I think it was good for a one time visit.

My husband couldn't come to Seattle without going here. He loves the smoked salmon one…read more Unfortunately nothing gluten free here but highly recommended for those that can eat gluten.

I came here with the intent of eating a pastrami sandwich. Upon coming here, I felt a sense of…read morecommunity. I also was very tempted to try the various other menu items until the pastrami options snapped me back to reality. For the pastrami sandwich, they gave you options how you like your pastrami. Hand cut or shaved. I went with the former. The bite was so meaty. I was happy with this sandwich. I look forward to eventually trying the other menu items.

Been trying to find a hand carved pastrami place similar to Katz or Langers here in the South Bay,…read moreheard Gunther's is one of our best. Honestly love the restaurant love the lovely people working there I just think the pastrami itself fell short the meat was very dry tasted over boiled not very juicy (proper Pastrami ought to be smoked and then boiled gently this tasted like it was majority boiled) I told them just deli mustard and L/T/O on the side but they still added it in the sandwich it's okay though. Nice lady working there brought me out a water cup to go as I was just on my way out after inspecting it at their table. So lovely of her! I might return for their Reuben which seems to be a huge hit though I'm kinda not looking forward to Russian Dressing it's a heavy hitter sauce for me at the moment

The first time I came here was in 2025. I've been interested in the region of Central Asia for a…read morelong time. I eventually found out that there were a few Central Asian restaurants near me and Nursel was one of them. I'm came with my parents during my first visit and the food was amazing. Service was nice and everything went perfectly. Now that I got a new job, I occasionally come here for dinner, since the train passes through the San Carlos Caltrain station. Very convenient location by the way. Overall, great experience! Would definitely keep coming here when I get the chance!

I love this place. I recommend it to all my friends it's a great way to try something different…read more And for me, it always feels like eating a home-cooked meals. The staff here are very friendly and happy to make recommendations and tell you about every dish on the menu. The atmosphere is very pleasant; those from Central Asia will feel as if they're sitting in a café back home.

This place gets the important things right. The food is authentic, well prepared, and worth coming…read moreback for, while the staff and management know how to make guests feel welcome without overdoing it. The historic building gives the restaurant real character and creates an atmosphere you simply don't get from newer places. Solid food, genuine hospitality, and a setting that makes the entire experience memorable.

My first time here…read more I went with the waiter recommended entrée of Jägerschnitzel mit unserer speziellen Pilzsoße, hausegemachte Spätzle 27 breaded pork cutlet with a white wine mushroom sauce served with homemade pasta. The home-made pasta makes a world of difference. My waiter also recommended a German light draft beer (I forgot the name - see pictures) but it was served in a big pint mug. You can't eat here and not eat their house-made Apple Strudel. The ambiance? They seemed to be playing hard rock and roll music. There was a live band playing there on 8/4 in their garden. But I didn't see it. I'm not a big fan of hard rock. I don't think that this place was ADA compliant. I use a wheelchair and can't walk. I had to use the restroom and there was a small step in the hallway just before the restrooms. The hallway was very narrow so I'm assuming that the restrooms can't be very large.

The food was rustic and simple, albeit much less filling than we anticipated. It was nicely plated…read morein simple earthenware dishes, the environment was clean while charming, and the service was attentive (even asking if we wanted to-go boxes before finishing our meal). We ordered the lamb khinkali dumplings, chanakhi (lamb, eggplant stew), and Georgian salad for two. The Georgian salad had a pleasant nuttiness to it that brought out the flavor of the tomatoes and cucumbers. The chanakhi was well balanced with a simple spice profile, but the lamb was a bit tough. The khinkali dumplings were juicy and flavorful. Our qualm was that the portions were lighter than expected for the price (note that there is apparently no expectation of tipping at this restaurant). At roughly $80 for three dishes for two people, we assumed we'd ordered enough to leave full, but left still fairly hungry. The food and service were genuinely good, but we would need to order a couple of extra dishes next time to account for the smaller portions and budget accordingly. The presentation and prices suggested a fine-dining ambition; ended up as more of a modest, well-plated home-style meal.

We really liked the lamb stew! The lamb was tender, tasty, and not gamey at all. The bread and…read morecheese bowls were also very good. We also got the Georgian soup dumplings, but we thought the flavor was a bit too similar to Chinese soup dumplings

I saw the battlefields of BÜCHENWALD…read more It was slope'd and we found cover in the trees. I simply used a blind. SUPPORT German GOV'T Go UKRAINE /

The food is adequate. The staff are really great…read more It's a fine little sandwich shop. They could source some better quality bread (now that the bakery portion has closed). I got the curry wurst which was good, but said it came with "German bread"... it was whole wheat buttered toast like from a grocery store... and not even a baguette freshly sliced, which would've been a better option than pre-sliced sandwich bread... My son got the Black Forest ham sandwich. He devoured his sandwich and enjoyed the Remoulade dressing on the sandwich.

I'm not a huge beer drinking or lover of German food, but for some reason the craving has been…read morehitting me lately. We were in Redwood City, and the local Oktoberfest celebration looked like a huge scam with its ticketing system and required payment to enter. Plus, we don't even drink that much. So instead, we looked for a German restaurant/beer garden and were delighted to find Gourmet Haus Staudt. It was a Sunday afternoon and not too crowded, since the Oktoberfest was happening a few blocks away. I got a stout they had on draft, and my boyfriend and I shared a pretzel and some sausages. Everything was perfect. The beer was great, poured well and in an appropriate glass. The pretzel was perfectly warm and soft, and we liked the beer cheese sauce. They had a range of self-serve mustards that I really appreciated. The sausages were also really good. Service was fast and friendly. We'll definitely go back when the craving hits!

Up front, it's a step into a German storefront packed with the essential staples. But push past it…read moreto the back, and you hit the holy grail: a raw, hidden beer garten where the real magic happens. Smoked sausages that snap, bratwurst glistening with beautiful fat, golden Schnitzel platters and of course, the Pretzels ! No pretension, no nonsense. Just pure traditional culinary truth. To wash down all this beautiful grub, they've got the taps heavy with all the right German beers--including the legendary Marzen and Festbier--poured exactly the way to be expected, in a .5L or the big boy 1L! Zum Wohl !

Another trip for the yummy schmear, also the bagel…read more And the plus of meeting a friend calling this our brunch! Good service, very friendly staff, there was a line but it was quick moving. It's warm, small interiors haven't changed - which is nice given this world of constant updates and dizzy changes! Love this place!

The best bagels Very friendly and polite employees…read more This place has an awesome atmosphere very welcoming The smell of food it's amazing. IZZY'S BROOKLYN BAGES ARE THE BEST

Came here on a Friday night, and the place was pretty full. I would highly recommend making a…read morereservation. The restaurant is located in a smaller strip mall with plenty of parking. Note, when most people think Los Gatos, they think downtown, however this restaurant is on the edge of Los Gatos/San Jose. But don't let that deter you, the interior of the restaurant felt trendy and on par. Since this was our first time here and we're not too familiar with Eastern European dishes, we opted for the chef's menu and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing and the presentation was even better. Everything felt very fresh. The egg and the macaron bites are so unique, I would definitely recommend giving them a try. Service was impeccable, I don't think our water glasses ever got even halfway empty before they were refilled. Our server explained the menu and food/wine extremely well. With 10 items on the chef's menu, the portions were perfect. I actually appreciate a menu with more items and smaller portions, allowing you to taste more without feeling too full to eat the last few dishes. One of us has a tree nut allergy and they were able to accommodate them with no problems at all. Something to note, the chef's menu was pretty seafood heavy, which I love, but it might not be for everyone. I did overhear the table next to us sing praises of the short rib, so I will definitely be back to give that a try!

We've been to Lily Cafe many times and always love it, so we were excited to try Lily's Kitchen for…read morethe first time. The space is beautiful -- very stylish, modern, and thoughtfully decorated. The moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a completely different world. The ambiance is really special. The food was excellent overall and definitely had that European/French influence they describe. One of our favorite dishes was the mushroom and potato pancake-style dish, which was rich, comforting, and delicious. We also had the chicken liver, which came with warm toasted madeleines, and the combination of sweet and savory was surprisingly wonderful. We also ordered the pork and the squid ink scallops, and both were very good. The one dish we did not enjoy was the oysters. They came with a tomato-flavored shaved ice/granita topping that was so cold it actually made our mouths hurt, and we could barely taste the oysters underneath it. That one was not for us. Our server was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the dishes, but I do think there was too much upselling. We had already ordered several starters and told him we wanted to wait before deciding how many entrées to order. He strongly encouraged us to order two entrées right away because he felt we would still be hungry. We followed his recommendation, but by the time we finished the earlier courses, we were completely full and ended up taking most of the entrées home. I think when customers say they would prefer to start with a few dishes and order more later, that choice should be respected. We could always have ordered additional food, whereas in this case we ended up overspending, taking food home, and having no room for dessert. That said, we still had a wonderful evening and really enjoyed the restaurant. The food is creative, the atmosphere is beautiful, and it feels like a great place for a special occasion. It is definitely on the pricier side -- our dinner for two with two drinks, several starters, and two entrées came to just over $200. Overall, I'd give it about an 8/10 and would definitely return, especially for a special night out.