Visiting Swain Oaks, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Stockton neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chinese restaurant to a painting spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Swain Oaks, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Yen Du Restaurant
Topping the list is Chinese and seafood spot Yen Du Restaurant, which offers soups and more. Located at 702 Porter Ave., Suite E, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 323 reviews on Yelp.
Since 1992, Yen Du Restaurant specializes in Szechwan, Peking and Hunan cuisine. You can expect to find appetizers, such as pot-stickers and main dishes like beef with green onions. Looking for something spicier? Opt for the kung pao beef. (See the full menu here).
2. Boudin
Next up is bakery Boudin, which offers sandwiches, salads and more, situated at 5615 Pacific Ave., Suite D105. With four stars out of 391 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Boudin's sourdough bread is baked fresh every day. Also, expect to find breakfast dishes like the turkey and broccoli scramble on the menu. When it comes to dessert, this spot serves up raspberry bars and fudgy brownies. (View the complete menu here.)
3. Yogurtland
Frozen yogurt spot Yogurtland is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5765 Pacific Ave., Suite C120, 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews.
Yogurtland prepares its frozen yogurt with pure California milk; its flavors include birthday cupcake batter, mango and toasted coconut. A variety of sweet treats are also available as toppings.
4. Tokyo Ramen
Tokyo Ramen, a spot to score ramen and more, is another neighborhood go-to spot, with four stars out of 215 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5620 N. Pershing Ave. to see for yourself.
Its ramen dishes include spicy beef, chicken and spicy tonkatsu. Seafood udon, with mussels, shrimp and scallops, is also on the menu, as well as desserts like the tempura cheesecake.
5. Shades of Color Paint
Check out Shades of Color Paint, which has earned five stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp. You can find the paint-your-own pottery spot, which offers art classes and more, at 5759 Pacific Ave., Suite B135.
Check out this unique art studio experience the next time you are in the neighborhood. The spot offers classes in painting on various mediums, including canvas, glass, ceramics and wood. Supplies are included.
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