Ask Star Space: Top 5 Bay Area Restaurants to Doordash
We asked five Star Space community members for their favorite local lunch break spots.
If you’re anything like us, Doordash has been a lifesaver during COVID. Here are some of our favorite Bay Area restaurants to order from on Doordash. From iconic establishments to hidden gems, you might want to jot these down.
Iguana’s
Iguana’s is so much more than a burrito joint–it’s a San Jose icon and the home of the Burritozilla, the five-pound, 18-inch monster of a burrito that was featured on the Food Network’s Man v Food. This family-owned restaurant has become a mainstay at our space for a reason! You can’t go wrong with anything you order–just make sure to have a few napkins on hand. This is feel-good food at its best, perfect for a team lunch or solo desk break.
Price: $
Value: 5/5
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Order When: You’re starving after your at-home work out
What to Order: Super Burrito with Al Pastor Chicken–extra Zilla sauce
ChiMek
If you haven’t had Korean fried chicken yet, now’s your chance. ChiMek means chicken and beer, and it’s the best combination since PB&J. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the drinks are always cold and refreshing. You can also choose from a variety of other dishes like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and spicy pork belly. True comfort food is just a Doordash away!
Price: $$
Value: 5/5
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Order When: When the COVID-blues hit
What to Order: Soy garlic chicken, kimchi fried rice, sundubu jjigae soup
Chicken Meets Rice
Healthy and hearty? Sign us up. This Santa Clara restaurant founded by Bay Area locals specializes in Hainanese chicken and rice. The simple but delicious dishes star their perfectly tender chicken (or tofu) over a bed of greens or expertly seasoned rice. Order with caution though– this place is addicting!
Price: $
Value: 5/5
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Order When: You’re feeling fatigued and need a healthy and satisfying lunchtime pick-me-up
What to Order: Chicken rice, fried chicken, sweet chili and Singapore chili sauces + Coffee Meets Tea
DishDash
When in doubt, DishDash. This Middle Eastern eatery is almost always at our space, whether for lunch orders or for catering. We love it for its fresh ingredients, incredible flavor, generous portions, and quick order turnaround. Founded by Palestinian Emad Ibrahim in 2001, DishDash now has seven locations in the Bay Area–including a bakery. A favorite among teams, this Sunnyvale restaurant delivers consistently delicious food and exemplary customer service. Try DishDash for your next dinner with your family or roommates!
Price: $$$
Value: 5/5
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Order When: You don’t want to cook a meal for the entire house
What to Order: Lamb Mansaf (just trust us, it’ll change your life)
Dumpling Capital
Despite being a new establishment, Dumpling Capital has become a favorite for authentic Asian food, from dim sum to xiaolongbao to fresh handmade noodles. The dedicated team at Dumpling Capital meticulously crafts each order for freshness and quality that can’t be beaten. The inexpensive, but generously portioned dishes make this restaurant especially great for socially distanced team meetings outside on the patio.
Price: $
Value: 5/5
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Order When: You miss team lunches
What to Order: Beef noodle soup, chili oil wontons, crab meat xiaolongbao, marinated beef pancake roll, vegetarian Szechuan mapo tofu, golden sesame balls
