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Indian restaurant Baithak opened in March and is located at 4590 Dublin Blvd. (Photo courtesy city of Dublin) 
Bodrum Mezze & Cocktails is a Turkish restaurant at 4640 Tassajara Rd. Suite B. (Photo courtesy city of Dublin) 
Joe’s Pho serves Vietnamese food at 4910 Dublin Blvd. (Photo courtesy city of Dublin) 
bb.q Chicken opened its Dublin location this month at 7904 Dublin Blvd. (Photo courtesy city of Dublin)
Dining options in the city of Dublin have expanded this year, given the recent openings of six new restaurants.
These new eateries, many of which are locally-owned, boast international cuisines including Indian, Vietnamese, Turkish and Korean.
“Dublin has become a hot spot for new restaurants, thanks in large part to its cultural diversity, which inspires a wide variety of unique and authentic dining experiences,” city of Dublin spokesperson Shari Jackman said. “Additionally, these openings reflect the strength and resilience of Dublin’s local economy, particularly in the restaurant and beverage sector.”
Among the recently welcomed restaurants in Dublin is Baithak, which serves Awadhi cuisine. Originating in India, the food is known for its use of spices and slow-cooking techniques, according to the restaurant’s website.
Baithak’s menu includes galouti kebabs, Lucknowi biryani, nihari and sheermal. Baithak opened in March and is located at 4590 Dublin Blvd. This site was previously occupied by Italian restaurant Berevino.
Within a few weeks of Baithak’s opening, Raya joined Dublin’s food scene to begin serving authentic South Indian food. Described on its website as having “rich flavors”, the restaurant’s offerings include biryani, crispy dosas and sambar.
Raya is located at 7150 Village Pkwy., taking over the site of the shuttered Indian restaurant Sri Vasantha Bhavan.
In early May, Mom’s Pho & Banh Mi and Joe’s Pho joined the city’s ranks of new eateries.
Located at 7459 Amador Valley Blvd., Mom’s Pho & Banh Mi serves modern Vietnamese food. Self-described as “casual yet sophisticated”, the restaurant’s offerings include pho, sandwiches and a range of appetizers, according to its menu. It occupies the space once filled by Vietnamese restaurant Pho 99.
Across town at 4910 Dublin Blvd. is Joe’s Pho, a family-owned restaurant whose Dublin location joins the chain’s two other San Leandro storefronts. Joe’s Pho’s menu consists of a variety of pho, rice plates and sandwiches.
Restaurant owner Joseph Nguyen said his favorite item on the menu is bún riêu with crab. The dish is a clear soup with rice vermicelli.
“It’s a traditional Vietnamese dish that you eat on a holiday or gathering,” Nguyen said. “I really recommend that everybody try it out.”
The Joe’s Pho location was previously occupied by hamburger joint Fuddruckers and later Xpress Eat, an Indian fusion restaurant.
The city later welcomed Bodrum Mezze & Cocktails, which serves Turkish-inspired small plates, seafood, grilled meats, olive oil and cocktails, according to its website. Bodrum is located at 4640 Tassajara Road, Suite B, the former site of Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria.
Most recently, bb.q Chicken opened its seventh Bay Area location in Dublin in June to serve Korean-style fried chicken. Other nearby storefronts are located in Oakland, San Bruno, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Milpitas, according to the restaurant’s website.
Known for having over 3,500 locations worldwide, bb.q Chicken offers fried chicken in a variety of flavors as well as kimchi fried rice and ddeok-bokki. bb.q Chicken in Dublin is located at 7904 Dublin Blvd., the former site of a Starbucks before it relocated to the corner of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road.
“Beyond the economic boost — from job creation to increased foot traffic in shopping centers — these businesses also play an important role in community identity,” Jackman said. “Many are locally owned, culturally diverse and help bring people together.”
