by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Valerie Wong (’24), Amélia Ávila (’24)

Join us as we explore all of the delicious Asian food downtown Mountain View has to offer! For each issue, we will review a different restaurant and dive into the rich history and culture of Asian cuisine.

A Walk Down Castro Street: the ultimate bubble tea review

by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Amélia Ávila (’24), and Valerie Wong (’24) | March 22, 2024 One of the best aspects of Downtown Mountain View is the variety of boba tea shops it has. Each shop has its own twist and a new array of flavors to offer so that everyone can enjoy…

A Walk Down Castro Street: Fu Lam Mum

by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Amélia Ávila (’24), and Valerie Wong (’24) | March 1, 2024 Several crabs waved at us from an aquarium-like tank as we poured ourselves a warm cup of jasmine tea. The crisp white walls and the smell of delicious food created an inviting atmosphere at Fu Lam Mum,…

A Walk Down Castro Street: Amarin Thai Cuisine

by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Amélia Ávila (’24), and Valerie Wong (’24) | February 2, 2024 Centered on Castro Street for over twenty years, Amarin Thai is a go-to restaurant if you’re craving comfort Thai food. Its warm interior features walls adorned with traditional Thai statues, ornate golden frames, and top-to-bottom mirrors that…

A Walk Down Castro Street: Ramen Izakaya Yu-gen

by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Valerie Wong (’24), and Amélia Ávila (’24) | November 17, 2023 Located in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Ramen Izakaya Yu-gen’s reliable favorites and friendly service make it a popular destination for everyone, from high school students to tech workers on their lunch breaks. The wooden design elements, noren (traditional Japanese curtains) that separate each…

A Walk Down Castro Street: Phở To Chau 999

by Kylie Chen (’24), Sophia Tran (’24), Valerie Wong (’24), and Amélia Ávila (’24) Tucked within a rather secluded street rests Phở To Chau 999, a small Vietnamese restaurant squashed between a myriad of other Asian food hotspots. This quaint destination started our journey down Castro Street strong with its classic Viet dishes. Upon arrival,…