118 The Best of Monterey Bay ® 2024-2025 food Chopstix Vietnamese See listing under Monterey. 1868 Fremont Ave., Seaside. (831) 899-2622, chopstixboba. com East West Pizza Pizza Many of the pies and pastas here are familiar. But this parlor also delights in applying Indian flavors to Italian-style plates. And so you can have curry on your pizza or pasta. 1772 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-0300, eastwestpizzas.com. El Migueleño Mexican, El Salvadoran This unassuming spot serves pupusas that have many fans, as well as fried plantains and other Salvadoran favorites. But the kitchen also branches out into Mexico and even TexMex. 1066 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 899-2199 El Milagro Mexican Don’t expect frills at this humble Mexican spot. Or much English, for that matter. However, some of the dishes will stick in your memory with words like “just as it should be” alongside. 1104 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 324-4125 Googie Grill American Googie travels back to the age of comfort food with a selection of classic café plates such as fried chicken. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups and specialty dishes. Great and hearty breakfasts are also a highlight. 1520 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 392-1520, googiegrill.com Gusto Gourmet Pizza & Pasta Italian Italian instincts and local-sourcing loyalties play into authentic Northern Italy-style thincrust pizzas like the memorable tirolese. They also offer handmade pastas plus commendable charcuterie. Superb service, a full bar and nice ambiance, too. 1901 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. (831) 899-5825, gusto1901.com Harumi Sushi Japanese For the traditionalist, Harumi offers nigiri and simple makis; for the more adventurous, a variety of specialty rolls. The menu also features many cooked dishes, tempura and bento boxes. 1760 Fremont Blvd. #H4, Seaside. (831) 899-9988, harumiseaside.com Ichi-Riki Japanese Want to know why Americans fell so hard for sushi? Ichi-Riki is a good place to start because, well, it opened in Seaside more than 40 years ago. That’s back when many Americans were still afraid of raw fish. 1603 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-7733 Jim’s Restaurant Chinese Looking at the storefront, passersby would never guess that Jim’s is a go-to for locals craving Chinese takeout. The restaurant has an extensive menu that includes family dinners and authentic staples like beef chow fun. It is also one of the few places in the county to find congee. 1584 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-5117, jimsrestaurantseaside.com Flaherty’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar
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