It has been a decade since the Super Bowl was held in the Bay Area. The South Bay’s food scene has grown a lot since then with a greater diversity in cuisine. Whether you’re heading to the big game or just visiting town, you will want to plan your day around a feast of sisig, tacos, ramen, wontons or shawarma.
Here are eight recommendations for where to eat in the South Bay that are off the beaten path.
Ramen Hajime
5229 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara
The competition for the best ramen spot in the Bay is fierce, but Ramen Hajime is without a doubt a top contender. Both the thin, straight noodles and the thick, wavy noodles are made in house. To sample a bit of everything, try the kiwami tonkotsu that features two types of pork chashu, a jammy boiled egg, black mushrooms and a black garlic sauce. Keep a close eye on their social media page for limited-time specials like ramen bowls topped with chocolate, crab or scallops.
Pre-Hispanic Mexican Cuisine
30 E 3rd St. #120, Morgan Hill…