Pho Mai #1 is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

1. Pho Mai #1

7.3
3074 Landess Ave (at Morrill Ave.), San Jose, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Berryessa · 41 tips and reviews

DD: Highly recommend their Bun Bo Hue! Surprisingly good - rmb to add the chilli paste. That's the soul of BBH! Closes at 3am which is one of the best spots to eat at late night!

Jerae K.Jerae KeAloha: Ice cold water w/ a bowl of lime, an order of spring rolls & an extra large bowl of pho will definitely put you in a food coma :)

Kayla S.Kayla Sanders: #133! Extra cilantro, Sriracha, Hoisin Sauce! Yummm! Oh, and Veggie broth! Me and the fiance come late night every week to grub after a hard work week.

Fratello is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

2. Fratello

7.9
1712 Meridian Ave Ste F (Lenn Dr), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Willow Glen · 5 tips and reviews

Dave B.Dave B: Don't judge a book by its cover! Had the Gioppino Fratello. now I've travelled all over Italy for work and I'm struggling to remember a better prepared, seasoned and tasty dish as this. Nice staff!!

Jen T.Jen Tersigni: A hidden gem in Willow Glen. The food is fantastic.

Kevin M.Kevin Marks: The new chef has completely overhauled the menu, and it is excellent

Siena Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

3. Siena Bistro

8.0
1359 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Willow Glen · 10 tips and reviews

Jonathan S.Jonathan Schwartz: Great food, nice wine list, dog friendly Thursday nights on patio, great dinner-for-two special on Tuesday nights. Check it out!

Al B.Al B.: Lovely place for a nice date and get their special birthday candle for a celebration :3

Amos B.Amos Ben-Meir: The Sole Almadine is absolutely amazing!

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

4. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.6
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Lash: Veggie combo and mushroom tibs!

Eletta B.Eletta Bonfanti: Best Ethiopian cuisine this side of town ... Service is impeccably pleasant ... The decor is tasteful!! Ephrem is delightful and full of positivity! The food is amazing!

Chanan W.Chanan Walia: Get a combination plate for your group to get a nice variety, especially if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian. The Doro Wot was our favorite.

Cheese Steak Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

5. Cheese Steak Shop

7.9
5524 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Get the Chicken Cheesesteak with 1/2 hot & 1/2 sweet peppers! You'll need to remind yourself to slow down! It's so frickin' yummy!!! I get the onion rings & drown them in malt vinegar ::)

Ted W.Ted W: Their downtown location is better. Nicer inside, better cook.

Tom S.Tom Schroeder: Their steak fries are the bomb!

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

6. Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant

7.9
1261 W San Carlos St (at Race St), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 11 tips and reviews

Lana P.Lana Pierce: By far the best Ethiopian food I've ever had! Anytime I'm in the area, I have to stop and have their food!

Chris B.Chris Bledsoe: Try the Honey Wine

Bill B.Bill Bumgarner: Trust the staff and go family style...:

Tomatina is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

7. Tomatina

7.5
5245 Prospect Rd (Saratoga), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Rose G.Rose Gluck: This place is amazing, so honored I was here for the soft opening! Try the Margherita pizza, it has hand pulled mozz... yum!

Tomatina R.Tomatina Restaurant: Come out for our newest happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-6pm for some new bar bites and drink specials.

Deniz K.Deniz Karaca: Tiramisu is a must try!

Thai Spice is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

8. Thai Spice

7.7
1102 Bird Ave (at Willow Street), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · Willow Glen · 14 tips and reviews

Abhishek G.Abhishek Girish: Love the spicy noodle with sweet basil. Awesome Thai food! Good service.

Courtney S.Courtney Smith Kramer: Come in to order and wait at the bar while they make your food. Friendliest staff with great memories, they know what you like! Get the special spicy sauce... Handmade and delicious!

Bryan K.Bryan Kramer: Pad Thai is out of this world!

Mountain Mike's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

9. Mountain Mike's Pizza

7.4
418 West Capital Expressway, San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Parkview · 1 tip

Montre C.Montre Canady: Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Chef Li is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

10. Chef Li

7.6
2033 Camden Ave (at Union Ave), San Jose, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Cambrian · 14 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin Marks: Great fresh specials with seasonal produce

Mitchell W.Mitchell Weinstock: Try the "veggie" meat dishes. They are great!

Laurie R.Laurie Rice: Fresh ingredients, lots of vegan options

Bluefin Japanese Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

11. Bluefin Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

7.6
754 The Alameda (btwn Wilson & Bush), San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Central San Jose · 20 tips and reviews

Robin W.Robin W: Great carpaccio cut yellow tail with spicy sauce

Bryan K.Bryan Kramer: Incredible sushi! Simply mouth watering. I signed up for a free membership card when I was there which gives 15% off every visit. Will be back again and again, now that it's totally affordable.

..: Try my seared tuna. Mmmmmmmmm.

New Krung Thai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

12. New Krung Thai Restaurant

8.2
580 N Winchester Blvd (at Forest Ave.), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · Cory · 65 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel C.: Red curry with veggies and tofu extra spicy = super yummy!

Rod C.Rod Cotton: OMG it's so loud here for dinner. You can't even have a conversation ...

siяhכ .siяhכ : Sweet sticky rice for dessert ftw!

Yuki Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

13. Yuki Sushi

7.7
1140 Lincoln Ave (at Willow St), San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Willow Glen · 35 tips and reviews

Benjamin N.Benjamin Nguyen: Uni, hamachi, sapporro, and sake...on point

Travis M.Travis Muccigrosso-White: If $500 a month doesn't make me the mayor... Someone's cheating. Looks lime I'm making happy hour at Yuki a few more times a week.

CheapismCheapism: Sushi and Japanese for less than $15. They draw a crowd so get there a little early. Voted best Japanese in town, dine in or takeout. Caution, they make things spicy. Read more.

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

14. Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

8.0
1320 Saratoga Ave (at Payne Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · West Valley · 64 tips and reviews

Romit M.Romit Mehta: Veggie combo + side order of Shiro Wot = heaven for vegetarians.

Swapnil S.Swapnil Shinde: Try out Sambusa here. Awesome!

Govind K.Govind Kabra: Worlds best baklawa :)

Siam Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili Peppers in San Jose.

15. Siam Thai Cuisine

7.3
1080 S De Anza Blvd (at Clarendon), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Valley · 14 tips and reviews

Mike V.Mike Valenzuela: Best peanut curry dipping sauce in the bay area. Try the Satay.

Jack A.Jack Austin: Best Thai in the bay !!

Tina W.Tina Warvi: You can order brown rice which is nuttier & yum! Love the Rama Chicken. Mango & Sticky Rice is my weakness for sure!