The Midnight DinersThe Midnight Diners

The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and artist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene.

Illustration: a man shovels scallops into his mouth while sitting at an elegant bar. On the counter are tidy lobster sandwiches and fizzy cocktails in highball glasses.

Sunnyvale’s Secret Japanese Whisky Bar Serves Killer Late-Night Karaage

Illustration of three men devouring halo-halo and other Filipino food at a diner counter.

The Bay Area’s Great American Diner Is a 24-Hour Filipino Casino Restaurant

Two men devouring a bowl of soup noodles and a plate of fried tofu, with chopsticks in their hands.

This Sleek Taiwanese Street Food Lounge Serves Beef Noodle Soup Until 2:30 a.m.

A spread of Indian food on an outdoor table, including a rice combination tray, two samosas, a mango lassi and a plate of dahi puri. A man puts one of the dahi puri in his mouth.

Sunnyvale’s Hottest Late-Night Food Spot Is the 24-Hour Indian Grocery Store

Two men devour a Turkish cheese bread, pulling the stretchy cheese away from their mouths with grotesque expressions on their face.

This Turkish Kebab Spot Is a Late-Night Oasis in the Outer East Bay Suburbs

Two men in glasses devouring their food ravenously. There's a big bowl of shrimp and crawfish in front of them.

This Viet-Cajun Spot in San Jose Serves the Freshest Crawfish Boils Until 4 a.m.

Illustration of two men eating hot dogs standing up, inside the hot dog shop. Behind them, a woman adds ketchup to her hot dog.

Top Dog Is Just as Good as You Remember

Illustration: In a tented dining area, a man holds a large shrimp taco while his companion stuffs a huarache into his mouth.

This San Jose Food Truck Slings Tiny Pancakes and Big-Ass Tacos Until 3 a.m.

A man devours a spread of barbecue: brisket, ribs, collard greens, potato salad.

San Bruno’s Late-Night BBQ Spot Is a Temple to Hip-Hop and Smoky Brisket

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