Fremont

The Vine
Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian, Contemporary, Californian. Family Friendly

Shalimar
3325 Walnut Ave
1 510 494-1919
in Walnut Plaza

Great Indian/Pakistani food. Always filled with Indian people which is a good sign! Order at the counter. But you might want to get it take-out if you don't want to have to wait for a table.

Chinese Buffet
5035 Mowry Avenue
+1 510 818-1908
at Blacow Rd

Don't let the generic name stop you from coming in; it's quite good for a Chinese Buffet. All you can eat crab, beef ribs, sushi, Mongolian barbecue, shrimp, duck, and other food. Usually enough space for all customers, usually no wait.

Country Way
5325 Mowry Avenue
+1 510 797-3188
Between Farwell and I-880. Enter from Farwell.

This restaurant is of notoriety for Fremont residents. Ask anybody and they will tell you that this place has the best, most filling meals. Especially for breakfast.

De Afghanan
37405 Fremont Blvd
+1 510 745-9599
Centerville

Across the street from Salang, and not quite as good.

Dino's Family Restaurant
36930 Fremont Blvd.
+1 510 792-6533
just north of Thornton Ave.

Be sure not to confuse this with Dina's Family Restaurant on 40800 Fremont Blvd. Dino's is a charming "mom & pop" American food diner: complete with friendly staff, plentiful portions, and very reasonable prices. Don't be surprised when you're called "dear" or "sweetheart," here.

Elephant Bar Restaurant
39233 Fremont Blvd.
+1 510 742-6221
Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM
between Mowry and Walnut in the Fremont Hub

A better than average chain restaurant, at about the usual price for a slightly upscale restaurant. Kids meals are cheap here.

Chaat Cafe - Fremont
3954 Mowry Avenue
510 796-3408
in the Fremont Hub.

A good cheap bay area Indian "fast-food" chain that serves wraps, kebobs and curries.

Fu Lam Moon
40460 Albrae St.
+1 510 668-1333
M-F 11AM-2:30 5PM-midnight, Sa-Su 10AM-3PM 5PM-midnight
west on Stevenson exit from I-880

A fine place for dim sum on weekends from about 10-2. Not recommended for regular meals.

Habibi Restaurant
3906 Washington Blvd.
+1 510 659-9034
M-Sa 11AM-9PM, closed Sunday
Irvington Shopping Plaza

"The Flavor of Lebanon." A small and noisy neighborhood place with tasty food.

King Noodle
39226 Argonaut Way
+1 510 795-2888
Inexpensive; cash only
Daily 9AM-9PM
between Mowry and Walnut, in the Fremont Hub

The best cheap fast and filling Asian noodle dishes in town. Order at table and pay at the cashier by giving the table number.

Kinnaree Thai Restaurant
39620 Mission Blvd
+1 510 742-5152
$15
Tu-W 11AM-9:30PM, Th-F 11AM-10PM, Sa-Su noon-10PM
Salang Pass
37462 Fremont Blvd.
+1 510 795-9200
Centerville

An upscale, superb Afghani restaurant with superb kabobs and beautiful decor. Possibly the best Afghani food in the Bay Area. If you're looking for something cheaper, "De Kabob House", across the street, is excellent and has lots of character, but tiny and slow. Just look for the long line of hungry people standing outside a door. No alcohol is served.

Many restaurants cater to Fremont's large immigrant community. Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Afghani food are very common.

The local blog: FREMONT foodiereports on the city's gastronomic offerings.