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Safari Kitchen

Safari Kitchen

326 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

Lunch • Halal • Kitchen • Catering


"Something has changed here. Not for the better. I first tried this place with my partner since we wanted some good food late at night about 6+ months ago. We found this gem, and LOVED LOVED LOVED the seafood risotto. It was probably the best we ever had here in the states what really made it stand out was all the TLC that the chef put into the broth, and all the seafood was cooked perfectly. This time, I don't know. Did management/ownership change? Did the cook leave? Did the recipe change? I'm not sure what happened, but this seafood risotto in my photo was not the same risotto I ate 6+ months ago. I'd like to know what happened you went from a delicious, well seasoned broth that had so much seafood aroma built into the broth, to a broth that just barely scratched the surface in flavor. What happened? I couldn't justify why the ratings dropped after my partner pointed it out to me recently, but now I'm starting to understand why. And I'm heartbroken (as an Italian food lover). This isn't goodbye, it's just a break for now. I want to see Risotto's from back in early mid 2021, not liking 2022 Risotto's right now. Oh boy already had to edit this review the same night. As I finished the meal (by finish, I mean 40% of the way through it), I smelled and tasted old clams ... and after eating a few thinking maybe it was just me, I started to gag realizing they were not fresh. Please, I think the people need some answers. I need answers. This risotto just didn't check the boxes. Now I'll be by the toilet tonight in case my body rejects the seafood."