Los Altos: Food hall reopens for ‘preview days’ with Orenchi Ramen, Konjoe’s Burgers, Penny Ice Creamery

The Peninsula’s only food hall, State Street Market in Los Altos, has reopened for “preview days” with new tenants and signs of what’s to come.

In January, just over a year after the late 2021 launch, the hall shut down for a reboot, with the owners revamping the restaurant offerings and management.

Now, two new restaurants and an ice cream stand have joined State Street Market; a pop-up bakery has expanded its hours; another dessert spot is on its way; and two previous tenants will soon reopen.

More are on the way, said Robert Hindman, managing director for the owner, Los Altos Community Investments. “One of the things I love about our vendors is that they’re all super passionate about what they make,” he said.

Here’s the latest lineup:

Orenchi Ramen: Popular in the Bay Area for more than a decade, Orenchi offers a streamlined menu here of the signature Orenchi Tonkotsu and a spicy ramen, along with Chicken Karaage and Takoyaki octopus snacks. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 8 p.m. for dinner.

Konjoe Burger: Among the offerings at Joey Camacho’s new Konjoe stand are the Konjoe Burger topped with a fried egg, Shiitake Jack Burger, Smokehouse Burger, Hot Chicken with Nashville spices, plus fries cooked in Mishima Wagyu tallow. Those fries star in the Poutine with Japanese curry and the Homie Fries, topped with hot links and pickled jalapenos. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 9 on Friday-Saturday.

Penny Ice Creamery: This Santa Cruz-based shop has expanded over the hill with this location and another Peninsula one at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto. In both places, Penny is replaced Tin Pot Creamery, whose owner decided to pivot to grocery store sales. What to order? The Penny folks say the Tahitian Vanilla Bean is always very popular, as are the Verve Coffee with Chocolate Almond Praline, Fresh Mint Chip and Bitter Caramel flavors. Fan favorite Strawberry Pink Peppercorn is returning too. – incoming this week! Open from noon to 9 p.m. daily.

Little Sky Bakery: The pop-up space operated by owner-baker Tian Mayimin, owner of Little Sky Bakery, has expanded. Look for a revolving array of baked goods.

Ikuku: This new vendor, a Japanese-inspired pastry and sweets shop, is currently selling out of Orenchi Ramen’s stall but will have its own space this summer.

Little Blue Door: This Cal-Indian comfort food spot, from the team behind Palo Alto’s lauded Ettan, including chef Srijith “Sri” Gopinathan, will reopen soon. The eatery originally opened here last spring.

Murdoch’s: The main bar, one of the original concepts, is expecting to reopen in the coming weeks with a new cocktail menu and beer and wine offerings.