E&O Trading Company

E&O Trading Company

Owner

E&O Trading Company pioneered the Southeast Asian grill concept. Unlike many of today's restaurants that draw from more than one ethnic heritage, we take direct inspiration from true recipes of countries in Southeast Asia. In keeping with this philosophy, E&O strives to retain the authentic core of every dish on its menu. Our unique collection of small plates and entrees are inspired by the cuisines of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and East India and use only the freshest ingredients. Our menu includes beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish, in a variety of styles; soups; salads; rice and noodle dishes and Indian flat breads. You'll find that some dishes have been replaced by local favorites at each E&O restaurant, but you'll always experience the flavor and quality that E&O Trading Company is famous for.

Contributor

Citysearch

The Scene
The San Jose location is less cluttered with little trinkets and baubles than its San Francisco counterpart. The ceiling towers 17 feet high, giving the restaurant a wonderfully airy quality. Sleek blond-wood floors and rich dark-wood chairs and tables create an elegant contrast in downtown's historic 18th-century Security Building.

The Food
The fusion cuisine centers around Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and India. The crab cakes, calamari, corn fritters and truly regal imperial rolls are all wonderful. Meat lovers should try the New York steak or pork chops, the former with Thai accents, the latter with Filipino adobo sauce. Order one of E&O's own brews with dinner. The India Pale Ale, its flagship beer, is a classic, hoppy, full-bodied ale, while Gecko Bay Wheat is an unfiltered, summery beer with the allure of fresh-baked bread.