Foodieland Night Market in San Jose took place from June 9-11, 2023, and while the event was teeming with food enthusiasts and a wide array of food choices, the reviews that emerged on painted a mixed picture of culinary satisfaction. As ashlynsix observed on the popular social media platform, some of the dishes were absolute gems, while others were, well, somewhat "meh."

The Foodieland Night Market, held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, featured over 170+ multicultural vendors, offering a variety of cuisines, arts, crafts, games, and live entertainment (FoodieLand Night Market). With such diverse options and a thirst for culinary adventure, TikTokers attending the event couldn't help but share their own personal highlights and disappointments. Ashlynsix's TikTok review from Foodieland's San Jose event in 2023 included a range of dishes, such as the potato swirl, strawberry peach lemonade, "dirt and worms" vanilla ice cream, and a mozzarella corn dog, showing that there was no shortage of creative options when it came to snacking at the food festival.

 

@ashlynsix if you like fair food, you’ll like foodieland #foodie #foodieland #sanjose #foodielandsanjose #summerfun #food ♬ nintendo wii (mii channel) song - julie on the internet

 

According to ashlynsix's TikTok review, the elote (Mexican-style street corn) with takis powder and a pineapple dish with teriyaki chicken and fried rice were both scrumptious, earning perfect 10 out of 10 scores. On the other hand, the potato swirl and strawberry peach lemonade were met with less enthusiasm, scoring a lackluster 6/10 and 5/10 respectively. The "dirt and worms" vanilla ice cream only managed a 4/10 rating.

Despite the mixed results, ashlynsix claims that "if you like fair food, you'll like Foodieland." This goes to show that everyone's taste buds are different, and one person's sensational dish could be another person's unremarkable experience. With Foodieland Night Market hosting over 15+ events each year, accumulating more than 750,000 visitors in Northern California, Southern California, and Nevada, it's clear that there's still plenty of enjoyment to be had at these events for culinary adventurers eager to explore new taste sensations.

 

@gqueeeen I could have FORSURE kept going, I just knew it was time to go when I didn’t like what I got 3 times in a row 😂🤣 #foodieland #foody #sanjose #santaclaracountyfairgrounds #fyp #foryou #boooo #thispartyfuckinblows ♬ Hey Lover - The Daughters Of Eve

 

For those interested in attending a Foodieland event to taste and review dishes for themselves, there's another opportunity coming up in September. With each event boasting a revolving collective of vendors, visitors can rest assured that there will always be exciting new options to sample and chances to create cherished memories, even if not every dish tickles their palate.

So while some TikTokers found the Foodieland San Jose experience to be rather middle-of-the-road in terms of taste, it's important to remember that every event offers different options, and food preferences can be quite subjective. For those who enjoy trying the unexpected and embracing new culinary experiences, there's always something to delight and discover at the next Foodieland Night Market.