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Review by Dale F. Bentson // Photographs by Veronica Weber Q R E S TA U R A N T R E V I E W
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uffalo, the Asian-influenced burger and bao bastion on Castro Street in Mountain View, was not named after the American bison, nor the Thai water buffalo, and not the city of the shores of Lake Erie. Buffalo was named for a drinking game that owner Brandon Poon was introduced to by a couple of Australians while partying in Paris. Food can be so complicated. Despite its puzzling name, Buffalo serves some of the tastiest burgers in town, and the restaurant’s inspired baos rival the best cutting-edge fusion fare in the area. (Baos are Asian steamed buns that can be stuffed with anything delicious.) And that’s not all. The place has a handsome selection of craft beers — a half dozen on tap that constantly rotate and another Continued on next page
Top: Buffalo’s duck confit bao with seasonal slaw, left, and the pork belly bao with hoisin glaze. Below: The wasabi jack burger is topped with crispy onion strings, cheddar cheese and horseradish aioli, and served with a side of garlic fries.
November 21, 2014 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q
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