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Explore the 3 most popular spots in Sunnyvale's Ponderosa neighborhood

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Published on December 13, 2019
Explore the 3 most popular spots in Sunnyvale's Ponderosa neighborhoodUlavacharU | Photo: Latha K./Yelp

Visiting Ponderosa, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Sunnyvale neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Indian restaurant to a bridal shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Ponderosa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. UlavacharU

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Topping the list is Indian and buffet spot UlavacharU, which offers desserts and more. Located at 685 E. El Camino Real, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,673 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, expect to find chicken, lamb, goat, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Standouts include the chicken dum biryani (chicken, onions, saffron, coriander and cashews, cooked with long grain basmati rice) and the baigan ka bharta, which contains smoked eggplant with spices, ginger, peas and fresh herbs. Make sure to save room for the gulab jamun, fried milk dumplings soaked in flavored sugar syrup.

2. Taal Boutique & Bridal

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Next up is men's clothing, women's clothing and bridal spot Taal Boutique & Bridal, situated at 895 E. El Camino Real. With four stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Customers will find a variety of items from Indian designers, including sarees, gowns and lehengas for women, as well as sherwanis, jodhpurs and a variety of jewelry. 

3. Tanto Japanese Restaurant

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Izakaya and sushi bar Tanto Japanese Restaurant, which offers tapas and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1063 E. El Camino Real, four stars out of 1,372 reviews. 

When it comes to entrees, look for the Asari butter Yaki (stir-fried clams with butter, Kani gratin and crabs) and the Gyu Ishiyaki, a hot stone plate topped with beef. 


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