Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Jose

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Joel Zaidspiner

"Really excellent service paired with quality food. Loved it here. The sushi rolls were tender & flavorful, with the perfect amount of rice and you..."

Brianna Everett

"First of all, the hospitality is excellent, and they back it up with very tasty and affordable food. I ordered the dinner special combo (priced..."

Carl Foisy

"the minato and hamachi rolls were amazing! fresh fish and seasoned rice, best paired with a cold..."

Aloysius Chan

"FIRST TIME HERE. NICE AND BIG INSIDE WITH PLENTY OF SITTING. NICE BATHROOMS 🚻. SERVERS WERE NICE AND KIND. OWNER WAS VERY NICE. FOOD WAS..."

Ruth Cruz

"This restaurant makes you feel like you're eating in Japan. The chicken teriyaki (spicy sauce) was amazing! The tempura was one of the best I have..."

Steve P.

"Really nice place to have a smooth and nice lunch/dinner. The owners are friendly and make sure that you are taken care of. The staff is very polite..."

Fatima Saldivar

"You want authentic Japanese food then come here. Lunch specials with Miso soup, salad, rice, Chicken teriyaki (get the spicy as the put ginger in it..."

Carl Pocket (Carl Pocket)

"Curry Katsu tastes good! It comes up with a huge plate. I like its source, yummy! The dinner bento box has different options of food so you can have..."

Iron

"A friendly family restaurant. My favorites are the steamed dishes, followed by the Donburi. Restaurant has not yet recovered from COVID-19 in terms..."

Francois Rodigari

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday. Got there near the end of the lunch service so it wasn't difficult to get a seat. We were seated right..."

David Morita

"Ordered the Gene's special with the mini chirashi, and the 2 pieces of croquette on the side. The croquette was absolutely delicious! Flaky and light..."

Martin L

Sushi Okawa Japanese Restaurant

"Awesome Customer service! Great mom n pop place very clean place inside plenty of seating area , great food I had the lunchbox and Udon noodles very..."

naomi

"If you're looking for an intimate sushi experience, Sam (the owner) will take care of you. He always has fresh sashimi, great rolls and there's..."

Mike Lam

"Great location food prices are pretty reasonable. Must try when you have a..."

Chris Smith

"AWESOME. This place has the perfect blend of good quality Japanese food, decent prices and personable service. We've known Sam, the owner & sushi..."

Melinda Garnier-Apollo

"This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and I finally got a chance to try it. Since I moved to this area I've been looking for a good solid..."

Michelle Latta

"A moderately priced sushi restaurant. The staff is incredibly nice, and the music was good. The fish for sushi and sashimi was very good quality. The..."

Josh lawson

"Outstanding Japanese and sushi restaurant in the Bloom Plaza at Blossom Hill and Snell Avenue. Very tasty Sushi, soups, gyoza, and salads. Excellent..."

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"My wife and I go here alot. We love the Sushi and Sam, Diane and the crew are the best. For a special experience, sit at the Sushi bar, tell Sam..."

Bob Fillhouer

"Sam and the crew dish up amazing rolls and nigiri. I've been here countless times and will be back sooner than later for my go to combo. The crazy..."

Lars Thomsen

"Very fresh sushi, friendly staff. I'm a neighborhood local and would have given 5 stars by prior experience but the last few times I've been here..."

Rami Safar

"Hands down one of the best places to enjoy traditional sushi. You have to sit at the bar and let Sam make his tasty creations for you. You will not..."

Frank Vogt

"I been coming to this place evry Saturday for 7 years. I absolutely love this place. Customer service is amazing and the prices are not too bad. Good..."

Ellie Contreras

"Delicious. Great service! Sam, the gentleman who runs the place and makes the sushi, is both personable and very competent. Definitely..."

Damon Amyx

"Super friendly, timely service, checked on us frequently but not so frequently we felt disturbed. Middle of the road sushi, veggie/vegan options..."

Michaele Singleton

"It was a little expensive (compared to other Japanese restaurants) and I got a little annoyed about the flies that were flying around my food. It..."

Beeta Z

Maruten Ramen

90/100 (86 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"First time here- ordered the special, Kuro pai-tan with thin noodle, and gyoza (5 in one order). kuro pai-tan soup is creamy but not too heavy, a lot..."

Cynthia Huang

"Pretty good paitan ramen. I ordered the Pai-Tan with spicy paste and an extra egg. I'm fairly picky about hard-boiled eggs and I really liked the..."

Nhung Ho

"Very pleasantly surprised by this place. Cool vibe, great ramen, quick friendly service, pretty authentic. Glad we found..."

Jamie Aspinall

"Tasty chicken-centric menu. 5-piece takoyaki appetizer was delicious. We'll definitely be..."

Jeff Bowman

"Light but still really tasty soup with healthy noodles. You can sip the very last drip of the..."

Satoru Ito

"This was my first time trying Paitan ramen and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the side of rice and garlic butter to add to the leftover..."

Christina Kiang

"More like 3.5 *** rounded up to 4!!!! Fairly new Ramen spot in Japan town, SJ...as of this review. The restaurant is small, if you are walking..."

Mika'ele Keni'

"Great ramen place. We had chicken Pai tan ramen, which comes with very creamy and smooth chicken broth, nicely chewy whole wheat noodle, and shrimp..."

Jun Mukai

"Edited: Temporarily closed according to the sign out front. This place is/was a beloved neighborhood spot and one of the best shio chicken ramen I've..."

P Shariat

"The taste of the ramen here is pretty complex as every thing has its own different flavor. For example, the soup base is creamy, made from chicken..."

Jack Chu

"It's the best chicken noodle soup in the area! I highly recommend the cal tan, the fresh veggies make the broth so much more umami and mineral rich..."

Elda T

"Not traditional tonkatsu ramen. Everything here is chicken based, so light, but very good if you're feeling ill. Somewhat expensive for..."

Daniel W

"Tasty chicken-based broth ramen! Had the limited Kuro pai-tan ramen which was pretty unique and flavorful. Wish it came with a little more meat/other..."

Kevin Chou

"Broth is chicken-based rather than pork-based but still light, creamy (pai-tan) and tasty. Noodles were done well with right amount of firmness...."

Kevin Kitagawa

"Maruten is a great find! The ramen broth is light and tasty. The chicken karaage has an amazing, crispy- sweet combo that is delicious. I'm excited..."

Ryan Garland

"Broth was complex but light and delicate. Service was super fast. Probably one of the few times I think I have seen a restaurant over staffed. They..."

Raymond Y

"Very good ramen!! The broth was excellent and fresh..."

Brian Schaffer

Tomo Sushi

"The restaurant has been around for a while and has an authentic atmosphere. Ordered pickup on a Friday night and was pleased with the freshness and..."

Gergana

"I have been going to this place for 20 years. The food is amazing! You will not find another place like this. The whole atmosphere here is amazing...."

Ky

"Food, quality, service, atmosphere was amazing. I live out of state but would definitely recommend it and always try to go every time I’m in San..."

London Brown

"the space there is not big, but the service and quality is good. Sushi is also fresh and reasonable..."

Nam Dang

"Amazing food, great service! I’m so glad we found this spot. It’s our go to sushi place..."

Lindsey Coleman

"Place is clean, quiet and service is rapid. The miso was a bit stale... maybe it was my tastebuds. I only tried the crab avocado roll, edamame, the..."

12thJewel

"Good value for the price. Only problem for me was that I specifically talked to two servers about my sesame allergy to request it be left off, but..."

Megan Nacionales-Sanchez

"I'd come here a couple years ago and loved it but sadly had not returned due to the pandemic. Happy to say it was just as delicious as I remembered..."

Kat T

"Best sushi ever. The sashimi is the best. Anthony and Mr. Lee are always delivering the best food, the sushi bar is the place to sit if you want to..."

Claudia López

"So good! Great service. Fresh fish. Awesome atmosphere. Can get crowded so go early. Order a beer in a frosty..."

Nancy Adzentoivich

"Incredible food with great service. Malcom X roll, Albacore and a Kani..."

Kevin Stubaus

"A lovely little spot with cute decor, a diverse menu, and delicious..."

Crystal Prima Lang

"I loved the quality of the fish. The place is clean, and the service is tip..."

Joseph Baba

"All rolls and soft shell crab were very good, great attentive..."

Russell Roderick

"Good and great..."

may yuen

"Wonderful service, yummy food, cozy..."

Priya Balasubramanian

"Use to come here often but it was been a while. Swung in for dinner with my kids. The staff was very friendly, paid special attention to my kids with..."

Jeff Blanchard

Izakaya Restaurant

"Cozy authentic fabulous! As good as it gets, got lucky we stumbled on this spot after attending an event nearby. Do try the chirashi and nigiri..."

Mr Vee

"Great food and fair pricing. Came across this restaurant by accident and decided to give it a try. After waiting in line for quite some time (this..."

Tamara Kleiman

"This was a great find while on a business trip to San Jose. It is small, crowded, and has a very authentic feel to it. The food was amazing and there..."

Jeff Palmeter

"Went in with low expectations but the food is super authentic and reminded me of hole-in-the-wall joints in Japan. Massive menu with plenty of..."

Drake Tsui

"I love this place the service is always good and the food is even better. The oyster shooters with the quail eggs are amazing. The curry is always..."

Teresa Carrillo

"Sushi is fresh, well-presented, and portions are good. However, a few negatives. This place is small and packed. As we were ushered to our table..."

Ericson Herbas

"This place exceeds our expectations every single time. After a long week of work, my boyfriend and I love to come here for some damn good sushi and..."

Amita Sachdeva

"my experience of this restaurant is very good, the service is good, the bar is a bit small with only 5 tables and a small bar. very good staff. the..."

Nghiep NV

"Got the salmon sashimi bento w/ chicken teriyaki and ton katsu. The order was for takeout, and everything was well packaged and accurate. The tempura..."

Jason Matsumoto

"Small but packs a punch. Traditional Japanese style food done well. Might be hard to get a seat but worth the wait. There's also an extensive whiskey..."

Robert Kim

"It is small place with lots of character, you can sit either by the Sushi bar or one of the few tables. Sushi is fantastic! Service is excellent...."

Alvaro Belmar

"The dishes here are awesome... although the place is a bit small. The food is good and the service is good. When they are busy, the sushi comes out..."

DeeDee Kiyota

"Every sushi was so delicious, but we waited for too..."

Sumin Hong

"One of the best spots in bay for Japanese..."

Abu Mamooji

"The menu is massive and a bit overwhelming so I started with a bento box with chicken teriyaki and a pork cutlet. It comes with a soup and salad...."

Fanny Chen

"A true hole in the wall spot, ive driven and walked past this place dozens of times and cant beleive what ive been missing. The food is amazing and..."

John Tortolano

"Came by at 545 on Sunday and the place was packed. Service was good. Food was good. My group order the sashimi combo, bento box and side..."

Joanne Lee

"Solid, authentic Japanese with tons of options. Small place with cute decor and many lucky cats. I recommend chicken skin yakitori and hamachi bento,..."

Dimeimeimei Wu

Fuji Sushi

"The food here is fantastic. The rolls are to perfection and you can tell from the taste that it's fresh. Our waitress always came by to check on us...."

Brianna Velvela

"A pretty good sushi place in downtown with good fish and reasonable prices. We sat outside which was nice. However, our dinner here was somewhat..."

Varun Sood

"Been coming here for a while now, Always on point . Had Leo's choice roll for the first time today and wow. The crunch hamachi roll is a must..."

Nabil Shaheen

"We had the spicy Edamame, shrimp tempura, Hawaiian Rainbow roll and Cherry blossom roll. It was really good. I liked the Hawaiian Rainbow roll best...."

Geraldine Munar

"We're definitely returning. The nigiri rice was as good as I've ever had. The fish was supple and flavorful; portions were perfect. Prices were..."

Eric Gray

"Best sushi in San Jose! They get really busy but the wait isn't long. The Hawaiian roll and spicy chicken is so..."

Kellie Borges

"Best sushi in the area. Large portions, excellent service. Staff is Korean, so being able to speak in Korean won me some points. I've taken Japanese..."

Nick S

"Good thick nigiri, tekka don was special order. Turn down the AC, it was hot in..."

Jeff Hoelscher

"Delicious sushi at good prices. Warm and friendly environment with service to..."

Marcus Rembert

"Loved the Tsunami roll, Happy together and the roe! All yum and worth it! Cozy place that can get..."

Kanupriya Verma

Clover Bakery & Cafe

"Awesome bakery with lots of familiar buns, sandwiches and pastries you might see in Japan. Prices are really good for the bay area. Definitely order..."

Nicholas Pun

"An absolutely delightful bakery with incredible tasty selections of sweet and savory items. We tried many buns, some onigiri, and drinks. Everything..."

Kristen Fissell

"The boys loved this place so much when they were younger specifically for the "ufo" bread. Both chocolate and green tea ufo bread. Not sure what it..."

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"Now my favorite little bakery. Got a couple buns and sandwiches for a walk and it was so light a delicious. Strawberry bun was my favorite. Bread is..."

Kanise Reyes

"For many years, this has been a staple bakery that I always find myself craving. I recommend the Melon Pan, Strawberry Sandwiches, Onigiri, Chow Mein..."

Alisa B.

"Absolutely adorable and delicious bakery. Lots of different options of Asian pastries to choose from. Cakes are also made to order, tastes amazing,..."

Brandon Le

"This is such a great place to go for baked goods, onigiri, sandwiches, etc. The line was long when I got there but it was well worth it. The teriyaki..."

Beeta Z

"This is definitely a treat! Curry bread is a must and their onigiris! We Picked up some bread and sandwiches too. Customer service is 5star for me..."

Cristeta 559

"You don't see a lot of these around. Very homey Japanese bakery with iconic breads you don't see at other places. I especially love their onigiri...."

Andrew Jaru

"Definitely one of the best bakeries in the San Francisco Bay area and possibly even the best Japanese bakery in northern California. If you like..."

Gilberto “Gil” Hernandez

Odenyaki

88/100 (1578 ratings)

"Nice cozy Japanese bistro with interesting eclectic decor. The food was good too, and the price was low-to-midrange. (Or maybe I'm comparing to..."

Sitie F Ajmal

"My wife and I found a gem while visiting on our way to Seaside, CA. Ordered the Taiwanese Lasagna which was so unique and tasted great. Beautiful..."

Yao's China Buffet

"Love this place and the staff. The food is a bit salty for us but the overall experience is..."

Melody Choi

"If I could give them 10 stars I would! Ate here yesterday for the first time and we loved it, it was a great experience from start to finish. The..."

Mando N Misty Rodriguez

"Thanks Beryl for inviting us to Odenyaki's private tasting event, the staffs and waiter/waitress are all very courteous. Every dish is very fresh,..."

Rachel Davis

"Great new place in the Plant. They have some really unique dishes that you just don’t find anywhere else. The service was awesome. I really loved..."

Ken Guzzetta

"It was great fusion food, original and tasty, with a good variety, all this in a relaxing atmosphere, with a touch of Taiwanese and Japanese culture...."

James Cheng-Hsiam Hsu

"Very delicious food..large menu with a lot to choose from ..makes it hard to decide lol..great desserts too and definitely very nice service ..nice..."

Shade Rakelita

"Great customer service, very good food and prices really good, I LOVE this..."

Mario A Perez C

"Food and service was exceptional! I would recommend the flaming tendon with kimchee and don't leave without trying the almond custard melt. You..."

Diane Fu

"I love the fresh take that Sophie has done here at Odenyaki on Taiwanese cuisine. The flavors are amazing and presentation is on par with some of the..."

Oleg Tar

"We couldn't make up our minds for dinner and it got real late but this place was open until Midnight! Sooo we decided to try it out for the first..."

Phyroath Chhun

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly staff . The food was fantastic..."

Lily Yeh

"I think this place has potential. Good ambiance decorated like in a night market in Taiwan or Japan. We came here to try their unique night market..."

DANNY KidSuper LIN

"This is a Taiwanese and Japanese fusion restaurant. They are fairly new in town with friendly staff. Food presentation is great. There is a wide..."

Lilia H

"Update in 2020: we still come here. I still give it 5 stars. My favorite dish is the Mt. Fuji sushi! Original post: We went for lunch because it was..."

L G

"If you want bang for buck sushi, this is the spot! Came here on Monday since we were around the area and they had happy hour for sushi! It was 40%..."

Vincent Wang

"Fantastic Service!!!!! The pork katsu was amazing and so was the rice! The orange juice was generic, but the vanilla mochi was absolutely..."

Ximena Hernandez

"Coddled eggs were yummy. First time I had them. Sushi was fabulous! Well seasoned and wrapped..."

Donna Blum

"Very good and special food with very cute owner! Definitely one of my favourite in bay area. Really affordable..."

Yi Du

"Wonderful! Good is really good. Service is great. Try the coddle egg wrapped in bacon. The yakitori is all very good. Tongue tastes like a steak...."

K L

"They had a very friendly sales girl out front for lunch offering free samples when I initially just wanted to see what the menu was all about. They..."

Robert Thacker

"Best in the area! I've been coming here for a few years. The service has always been good for us. We met the owner when they first opened and enjoyed..."

D T

"I think this is called crispy california roll.. It was very delicious.. The staff is very nice, friendly and welcoming.. The place is very neat and..."

Tita N

"Its awesome. Its really calm and relaxing. it has nice lighting. The food tastes..."

Rocio U

"Awesome food and service! Comfortable..."

R LS

"I enjoyed the decor, the food, and the service. The ramen was just what I needed on a cold day, and the couple pieces of nigiri I ate were quality...."

Lonny Lovins

Sushi Jae

"This place is the best! A must try for all - even vegetarians- plenty on the menu for everyone. Beautifully presented, delicious, fresh food with all..."

Kelly Wilmeth-Weir

"Easy parking, delicious food, friendly service. Highly..."

Larissa Tseng

"A delight to find a replacement for our spot that changed ownership and just wasn't the same. Everything was wonderful especially the Goodyear 2016..."

Jason Hall

"Very nice family owned place. It has a friendly atmosphere and delicious sushi. We had the Lion King, 95118, and Kit's special sushi rolls. All were..."

Lars Lane

"Great tasting , wonderful service and friendly..."

Ramir Laus Mosqueda

"Why did I come here? Bad reviews. Yes, really. Call me strange but I was intrigued by reports of rudeness. I wanted to see what was happening. So, I..."

Ed Burgess

"Pros : The waiters were very attentive. Place was clean and well decorated on the inside. Sushi options were unique. They had average sized rolls...."

Charlene Teets

"The standard of sushi at Jae's is always top notch. Every time I want good sushi, I head..."

Bharath Patil

"The food was amazing! I ordered the Croquettes and the Raiders Roll. The croquettes were delicious! Crispy outside and soft yummy inside. The Raiders..."

Wayne Morgan

"Seriously my favorite sushi restaurant. The food is so delicious and the staff is super friendly. They always remember my daughter and I. They even..."

Amy Haley

"Everything's so delicious! Very friendly! Will definitely be..."

Richard Lee

"Real Wasabi (for an extra $2 but worth it)! Super friendly staff (you'll be called sir or mam), beautifully crafted sashimi, tasty yakitori, udon,..."

Edward Olheiser III

"Truly delicious! We were in the area and just stopped by and it was so good and reasonably priced. We got a few sushi rolls and the ramen was so..."

Erin McDonnell

"The sushi roll is decent. Will be our go-to sushi restaurant..."

Tracy Z

"Sushi Jae is my go-to sushi spot whenever I'm looking for something local, fresh, and tasty! Not only is their sushi presented beautifully, but..."

Smera Patil

"It is a hidden gem of the neighborhood. They have the best rolls and their service is top notch. Be aware of their closing..."

Nicole Masjedizadeh

"Soooo good. The staff was sooo friendly and the sushi was good. The bulgogi was not 100% what my bf expected but still really good and what do you..."

Marissa W

"I found this little restaurant through my daughter, who eats there quite often and even when she has been away they still remember her and exactly..."

Aarica Jane

"Great small place that has great Sushi and awesome service! Definitely coming..."

James Moller

"It's a mom and pop sushi shop that really makes your mouth water and wanting to come back for more. Owners are extremely awesome and remember you if..."

Tristan Dang

"Awesome sushi. Taste fresh, great creativity with sushi rolls. Kid friendly! Customer service is great, and quick. Have a craving for a..."

Carmen Bonilla

"A local gem! We don't have to drive 10-15 minutes to enjoy good sushi anymore. The owner is making really nice rolls and everything we had from the..."

Magdalini Eirinaki

Bamboo Fish

"Its maintained so much clean and hygiene. I enjoyed their fried shrimp..."

Sue H_

"Great dinner, food was excellent. Every piece of fish was fresh and of highest quality. We had an array fish, plus several rolls. We loved both..."

Mats Gunnarsson

"This place was wonderful, the experience was definitely unforgettable. Both my parents have strict eating habits and the food was affordable. We..."

Ariana

"Been coming here for years. Best sushi, friendliest staff and family run. Highly recommend eating there or it’s as good for takeout. Get the..."

Jacob

"Always good food and friendly service. Off the menu: cherry blossom is very good. For a small spice kick Santa Teresa. For a sweater roll: rock n..."

Kat Duarte

"Solid in all aspects and not crazy expensive like similar places as of late. Ty for providing good food and..."

Steven Eliuk

"I've been looking for a sushi spot since I moved here months ago. I have my absolute favorite spot in my hometown that I've gone to for 20years, so I..."

Sina Siegalkoff

"First time here, recommended by my friends. Good food, fast, and the large beer came in a frozen mug! Good..."

Brian Phelps

"Highly recommend. Excellent quality sushi for good price. Variety of options and creative..."

Kat Duarte

"Everything is very fresh and delicious. Service..."

Karina

"I love this place; Their Salmon Sashimi and Toro Nigiri is super hot fire. Last time I went they had “Sushi Nachos” on the Menu so I tried it out..."

Jonathan Nguyen

"The food here was delicious. I loved everything we ordered. The Godzilla roll was really good, though a bit spicy for me. Once I removed a little of..."

Jennifer Lang

"Glad to see the food was fresh even with the holiday schedule. Last day off of holiday vacation and my usual place was not open. Picked Bamboo as a..."

Joseph Kohler

"Service was a little slow to start BUT that improved quickly! The food was incredible! The Miso was flavorful and delicious! The salad was a..."

Vince Martel

Tabu Shabu

88/100 (2358 ratings)

"A fun favorite for sushi. My brother usually gets their katsudon - deep fried pork over rice with a soy sauce, mushroom and onion broth. This time we..."

Chelle T

"Went to have sushi at the Kazoo Japanese Sushi Boat and it was great! I had the bento box with teriyaki beef and chicken, and chicken karaage for..."

Jason Johnson

"Food is really good. Very small portion sizes so you need to order more. Service is slow since it's always..."

namrata idnani

"Delicious sushi 🍣 😋 😍 Super fresh & enjoyed every bite! Customer service was above expectations. The owner, she was the nicest &..."

Lou ggle

"Finally tried Kazoo for the first time today. Walked in after 6pm on a Friday and got sat and greeted right away. There are many rude and misleading..."

Danielle Dalechek

"Went there for a team lunch. Great place offering a variety of Japanese food. The “boat” is definitely one of their specialty. Friendly staff and..."

Lang Yu

"First pure Japanese restaurant I have ever been to. Sushi does not only look amazing but you can also feel the freshness of all the ingredients. The..."

Lajnhart

"The service was excellent. The food was good. I had the beef teriyaki and it was good. Miso soup was hot and tasty. The salad dressing wasn't my..."

Vincent Ju

"Seriously some of the best sushi I’ve ever had - fresh ingredients & made to perfection! The 2 women waitresses were both very sweet & attentive...."

Stephanie Graber

"This place taught me how to eat sushi years ago, and I mean it before COVID-19 began. I wasn't a fan of seafood, but I wondered how good is raw fish;..."

Brandon Phan

"Home sweet home business always as warm, bento salmon is so delicious and juice. Met grandma in 2 years as pickup order for DoorDash, she is super..."

Ken Nguyen

"Awesome staff and delicious food. Went there with a group and we were really well pleased. The food is delicious and the place is ran by a family..."

Lucas Gardezani Abduch

"Amazing service...the hosts were friendly and attentive. Beside the sushi and specialty rolls the bento boxes offer a great variety. We went ahead..."

Leslie Guido

"Nice and cozy restaurant. Good service. Sushi with double thumb rice very filling. Hand roll is..."

Daniel Luu

Jt Express

"Went in on a whim while looking for dinner. Ended up not eating there but did get a taiyaki. It was delicious. It came out crispy and hot, the red..."

Brandon Vanderbush

"I ordered the salmon cucumber avocado sushiritto and a side of miso soup. The roll had some edamame and pickled ginger in it too! Came in person on a..."

Vivian Li

"First time having a Sushi Burritos. There are two vegetarian friendly burritos on the menu and I chose the Cali Ritos. Is a big sushi roll but in..."

Aston Nirvana

"JT Express Hit the spot. We had been wanting to try for some time and finally did. They did not disappoint. We had their breakfast bowls and it was..."

Daniel Smith

"I come here regularly for the macapuno ice cream (young coconut). Their lavender, peach and mango flavors are also awesome! I've also had and would..."

Jorge De La Rosa

"My favorite restaurant in Japantown! I love their sushi burritos, especially the "Summer" filling. The butter mochi is yummy and they have a variety..."

Alayna Truttmann

"Great ice cream, not too sweet! Taiyaki the same,..."

Mellow Jello

"I came here over the weekend for some mochi ice cream, and was really delighted with all the flavour selections. I like that you can choose three..."

Heather Mo

"My go to place for ice cream that you can bite into. Reliably has green tea ice cream and the only place I know of San Jose that will often have..."

Elizabeth Henderson

"Shave ice is wonderful, although they are the only one in the area. Best choice is pink lemonade. Pomegranate flavor is least successful. ..."

Malissa Magallanez

Sushi Masa

87/100 (1628 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"A bit pricey but best sushi in the..."

Paola Murcia

"We love that Sushi Masa has a happy hour menu now! We’ve tried all of the rolls and our favorites are the spicy yellowtail, the double crunchy and..."

Cheryl Elton

"Love this place. I've been going here for years now since i first found it. Staff is great, friendly, and attentive. Great selection of appetizers,..."

Joe P

"Delicious food! Very friendly staff, but probably understaffed but when I was there, service was good. 😊👍🏻 Will definitely be back. Cute..."

Richard Lee

"Definitely one of my top 5 Japanese restaurants in San Jose! After being stationed in Japan for two years I miss and crave the authenticity of..."

Angelica Ramos

"Food was delicious and all the servers were very friendly. We loved the poki nachos, fresh sushi and rolls. We can't wait to go..."

Linda S

"definitely one of those hole in the wall places, inside vibes are awesome w the Japanese style architecture. Staff were super friendly and food..."

Ty Nguyen

"Sushi Masa is our local sushi spot and we go there almost every month. Sunny and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming and the food is..."

Simon Lancaster

"My favorite restaurant of all time! Awesome decor, always incredibly fresh cuts of beautiful fish, and the most lovely staff of all time. Love you..."

Mandy Chang

"I was blown away by the flavors and quality of the food I received. My lunch special didn't feel slapped together or rushed. I really enjoyed my meal..."

C. Byer

"This is truly hidden gem! Best sushi place ever in the bay area! Everything was so good and perfect. Try it out then you’ll visit again and..."

kangnam lee

"I recently visited a sushi restaurant that blew me away with their delicious sushi and sashimi offerings. What stood out to me the most was the..."

Akbar Sayakov

"BEST SASHIMI I EVER HAD IN CALIFORNIA- no kidding!! The fish was so fresh and thick, you could tell the different type of fish from their texture and..."

meng s

"We love the quality of the food here and the friendliness of the staff. We love the ease of the online ordering system for..."

Karen Tamsen

"Great food, cozy izakaya style restaurant, and a great selection of sake. Open wide, the portions are..."

John Nguyen

"Amazing service, and best tasting sushi in the Bay area. Sit at the bar and talk to every one you..."

Anthony Contreras (StaplerFromTheOffice)

"Great food, fresh fish, great service. Example, server brought a glass with ice for the kids miso soup. Family friend restaurant for..."

Mats Gunnarsson

Sushi Expo

"Great place, very tasty. I visited the place about 10 times in the last 5 years and all the time we were served immediately and the food was ready in..."

Patrick Desjardins

"Ordered online - 2 dinner Bento, a chirashi and an appetizer. Good amount of food, and prepared well. Was disappointed with the calamari tempura, it..."

Fiona Seah

"This has been one of our go to lunch places for a while, but today we did takeout. SO good! Fresh food and very nice staff. Many options, even for..."

Erin Nijmeijer

"Surprisingly good! I stopped here after running some errands at Home Depot. This was right across the street in an unassuming strip of..."

Jason Willebeek-LeMair

"Another Americanized Japanese restaurant. Although Sushi Expo has some authentic nigiri sushi and maki rolls, it mostly produces westernized rolls...."

Bradley Nakaji

"Great sushi with creative rolls! Sadly, the landlord is selling, so they have lost their space and are closing unless they can find another location..."

Lila Jones

"Love this place! Incredible selection and so so good!!! It's reasonably priced... But it's sushi... So you always spend way too much!..."

Chris Gillespie

"Nothing but good times at this place great sushi great service and the owner made everything..."

Salvatore Cogliano

"One of our favorite Sushi spots in the South Bay. The service is amazing, and they have a variety of sushi and other dishes that is all quite..."

Keegan Fitzgerald

"Excellent food and service, highly..."

SKnari

Sushi Kan

87/100 (1487 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, friendly staff. Located downtown and very close to the airport. Will be back..."

Chaz Lee

"Amazing Sushi. Traditional Style Sushi bar and great culinary..."

Uzair Iqbal Khan

"Had picked up lunch here a few timez since i work close by. Went for dinner last night and omg salmon was..."

Cecilia Gallegos Carrasco

"Great environment. Legit Japanese place with the menu items you would expect. Very delicious. Easy to get to as well and plenty of parking. I..."

Bill Harrigan

"So glad we stop here for dinner on a business trips near San Jose. Very authentic Japanese foods. Yummy and Fresh delicious foods. Friendly staffs..."

Casey Kha

"One of the best vegetarian sushi rolls selections in the San Jose area hands down. Kan also has very fresh raw fish, uni, shrimp selections. They..."

T Lin

"The portions were pretty small though everything tasted pretty good. The fish on the sushi was particularly tiny and esp. the toro pieces were also..."

Oleg Drokin

"Food is made fresh and delicious. We had the sashimi, UFO roll, gyoza, and soft shell crab. They were all do good. I even enjoyed the ginger and the..."

Stefanie Nieves

"The stuff is very friendly, they know us by our faces now, we go back 2-3 times/month. I think the price is good for sushi place and there are lots..."

Zsófia Reisinger

"Entire menu photographed and attached to this review. Food was very good and we were seated in their small but comfortable dining area. There is..."

Matthew Kinnamon

"Really great late night sushi place!!! Probably the best shrimp tempura ever! 😍 Got the spicy edamame, Gyoza, Bikini Sushi roll, sushi on the..."

Prerana cshekar

"Sushi was pretty good. The hamaxhi portion was much smaller and more expensive than normal. The soft shell crab appetizer was okay, a bit..."

Jennifer Chapman

"The quality of their sashimi is great. The Hamachi sashimi was super fresh and their rolls, especially Drunk Guy, were delicious! Their crew was..."

Andrew dela Serna

Bluefin

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Had the Omakase dinner for our anniversary last night, OMG just does not cover how fantastic it was! Freshest seafood ever, great assortment,..."

Joe Peterson

"Amazing. Had the Bluefin sampler. Couldn't pick a favorite. Sashimi was perfect. Never had eel before... So good! And the Korean ribs did not..."

John Michna

"My new favourite restaurant in San Jose. Efficient service and great..."

Amy Hayashimoto LaReau

"Love their fresh Sashimi Moriwasi and their refreshing lychee martini. Service is always..."

Josie Atkinson

"Best in town. Always eat in the bar. Great bartenders! Choose from the daily..."

Kevin Callahan

"We were regulars here when we lived in in the Rose Garden neighborhood. SInce we moved to Sonoma County Jan. 2016, it is still our go-to when we..."

Jim Lynch

"We had the Bluefin Omakase "Trust your chef" special. It was plentiful and it covered a wide range of styles. All of the appetizer courses were..."

Phil Hord

"Food was amazing, presentation was good, service was great. This place can get busy so coming in off hours is a plus. They have a bar also, parking..."

Ali Asghar

"A fun and delightful experience overall. A aesthetically pleasing place to dine with good sushi. While parts of the menu can be on the more expensive..."

Sean Duarte

"We had a great experience here! Sushi was on point, and service was..."

Jay ONeal

"I ordered the sushi omakase. There was a lot of sushi for the price, and it was all very clean and quality fish, however the selection wasn't as..."

Alex Dutton

"Bluefin is one of the best sushi restaurants in downtown San Jose. The sushi is fresh, the ambiance is great and always have good service. They also..."

Pacific Hotels

"Happy hour menu is decent, oysters are nicely presented and..."

Angus Cook

"The food was as good sushi I've ever eaten & I've had plenty. We were there for a birthday & the tempura ice cream was unbelievable. No birthday..."

Karen Gregory

"I decided to try this place after attending an event at the SAP center. The place is about a 8 minute walk. Upon entering I was welcomed and provided..."

Kyle Kendall

"Very good sushi restaurant that has a nice selection of sushi with REAL crab and not the imitation. They also offer the dinner “surprise” that..."

fabien ming

"Great place for dinner for before any event at the SAP. I had been coming to this place for year and never disappoints. The chef takes pride on his..."

Alex Jimenez

"I've been here for dinner several times and it's location is very convenient if you're going to any event at the SAP center. Classy atmosphere as far..."

Jeff Robbins

"Jun the sushi chef is fabulous. The food is so tasty - practically melts in your mouth. The wasabi is fresh & even the ginger is incredible. Full..."

Michelle Dungjen

"Modern interior. Excellent food. Some of the best Korean BBQ beef I've had in California. The sushi is excellent. Generous servings. The owner, Jun..."

Brent Hasse

"Fresh and delicious sushi and good cocktails. Have come here twice, most recently enjoyed the Omakase which was the prefect amount of food, great..."

Thomas Wysocki

"Limited vegetarian options as you would expect in a Japanese restaurant. I had the vegetarian roll which were quite refreshing. The tempura wasn't as..."

Umakant Sista

"Went for lunch. Their sushi and sashimi are ok, not the best but certainly not the worst. A solid 4 stars, probably reasonable within the price..."

Ethan W

Demiya

86/100 (1304 ratings)

"For Japanese curry place , still thinking Demiya is better than other 3 around South Bay . Curry is light but flavorful and smooth. Tonkatsu is..."

Kimberly Iwamoto

"Had to order online first then sit to dine in. Waited 30 minutes for the food. Ordered the tegone cheese in hamburg curry rice with mushrooms. Added..."

Ella B.

"The food is spectacular. Most places have very gloopy curry but this place nailed it. Perfect texture, make sure to add the vegetables to it too. The..."

Rohita Darga

"Great, rich curry and good portions on the protein. Lose a star, since you can only order+pay through their website, even when dining in, which is..."

Aaron Fregeau

"Super good. If you're looking to get Japanese Curry and you're nearby to this this is the place you should go to. There's not that much seating for..."

liyah

"This is probably the best spot around if you're craving katsu curry. We came here on an early Friday afternoon and our group managed to grab a table..."

Steven Kou

"4.0 - Not quite special a curry, but the fried hamburger was novel. They did not really mix well, but I had fun eating them. Service was nice, people..."

Sangwon Jeong

"Great katsu and curry and food ing eneral. Your meat will be crispy and juicy. Your rice will be plush and hot. Your curry will be tasty and..."

Joshua Yuan

"When you enter, scan the QR code at the register and find a table. You place the order on your phone through Clover and they'll call your name when..."

Lily P

"Demiya is my go-to restaurant whenever I get the craving for some delicious curry and katsu. I can't say enough good things about the quality of..."

S Lee

Gombei Japanese Restaurant

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food and very attentive service. Very tasty tofu and teriyaki tofu set. Tastes very home-style to me! Would definitely come back. Still..."

Kyna Ng

"My parents have been going to the location in Menlo Park since before I was born and they were even married. It's a long time family favorite for..."

Aaron Lee

"Homey Japanese restaurant for comfort food. You order what you crave and you get it promptly. 3 of us tried their special poke combo. It was way more..."

Chelle T

"Quiet little hole in the wall restaurants are my absolute favorite, this place was no disappointment. Their food was not only delicious, the portions..."

Sylvia

"Good value and also good if you like that “home cooking” style Japanese food. Nov 26, 2022 update: Been here many times for dinner but this was..."

G Lee

"When I have extra time on my hands I love to take a drive and explore a new spot. I know this place has been around for awhile but for me it’s new!..."

Kathryn L

"I had the lunch combo which is good for a light lunch. More choice than other nearby Japanese restaurants. You can request no rice if you try to..."

Ro Lo

"Excelent food!!! Dishes are big but great!! Specially the panko spanish mackarel and the..."

Luis Perez

"Friendly wait staff. Greàt food. I ordered the stuffed tofu. It was good. I also ordered the spicy chicken salad. It was yummy as well as super..."

Paula Burkley-Ibonie

"This is a great neighborhood restaurant for classic Japanese fare. The menu is short and sweet, which allows them to focus on quality. We sat at the..."

Stephanie Williams

Sushi Mania

"I'm a sushi lover, but I feel like I've finally found a hidden gem in the Bay Area. This restaurant is owned by Japanese and chefs are Japanese too...."

HS S

"Bobb Roll #2 Best sushi I've ever had..better than..."

James Hemeon

"I love Sushi Mania! Not a lot of places to sit but I always manage to get my preferred booth by the window. :) The food is excellent and the sushi is..."

Ed Burgess

"This is our favorite local spot for Sushi. I think we have been coming here for over 15 years and that says a lot.The food is consistently delicious,..."

Theresa Pechner

"Our favorite sushi at home. Family business. Great sushi size, miso, rolls. Generous portion. The staff is always willing to provide what you need...."

Paola Murcia

"Excellent fresh food and terrific service...owner is Japanese and honors his culture...we enjoy the authentic preparation at Sushi Mania. We have..."

Colleen Chapman

"I've enjoyed this place for years. Being Japanese (though intensely Americanized) it is always good to find a Japanese run Japanese restaurant. It..."

Curtis Shimamoto

"Favorite hole in the wall sushi spot in San Jose! Consistently good food every time we go. Amazing vegetable tempura upon noodle dish for the cold..."

Joshua Seifert

"The best bang for your buck when you're putting out for sushi flat out. They give thick pieces of perfectly cut sushi at the same price as any other,..."

Tyler Schwalenberg

"Family operated, freshest sushi in town. Recommend the Steven Roll & the see you tomorrow roll. Miso soup , ice cold salads, edamane hot & fresh. ..."

Patrick McCann

"It is a great sushi place and I have been going here for 11 years. It has great service and I am always satisfied with thier food. You should go and..."

Noelle Marty

"Yum, love this place. Udon is..."

Stephanie Machado

"This place is amazing. Freshest sushi in the whole area. And they don't close between lunchtime and dinner like almost every other sushi places does...."

Jack Neenan

"Love! Family spot, husband has been coming here since he was a kid. He brought me here for my first sushi experience and now in addicted!..."

Cassie Botting

"My family eat here all the time. We share a binto box and get a roll..."

Dan Horning

"Very fresh fish and very generous portions. Terrific service and a fun place to be. My absolute favorite sushi place..."

Allan Ross

"The food was very good. I really liked the variety of choices on the menu, and the service was also good and timely. Will go back..."

Gloria Aplustill

Ozumo Santana Row

84/100 (1391 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great sushi. Service could be better. The host is pretty responsive and quick. But the waitstaff takes their time to approach. It’s a little..."

K C

"Brandon was very professional to serve our table, manager, Anthony, was courteous, and I want to say this restaurant is lucky enough to have those..."

Sung Cha

"The sushi chefs at Ozumo are the backbone of this establishment, and their expertise shines through in every dish they create. Their mastery,..."

Luis Rez

"Rosie is amazing! She offers the utmost in customer service and makes me feel extremely welcome and catered to! She checks on you, offers on point..."

moksha chattopadhya

"I don't know why this place isn't more popular! The food was fantastic. Most of the menu is Japanese small plates. Each dish was unique and had well..."

Kanika Sachdev

"Located in Santana Row closer to Tatum Ln next to Scotch & Soda. We walked down Santana Row twice trying to decide what to eat and Ozumo just kept..."

Betty H

"I am revising my review. After returning again and getting another disappointing experience, the manager came by noticed both my expression and the..."

Thomas Lillibridge

"You've got to have great service, ambience and food/ drink to be a successful restaurant in a high rent district like Santana Row. Notice I didn't..."

David H

"At the suggestion of my date, we went here for NYE and I'm glad we came here. Btw This was my first time here. I was very impressed by the service..."

Dave Amer

"We came here for dinner on a Monday so it was pretty empty. The service is still amazing but the food is not. They changed their menu and the items..."

Angelica Le

"This restaurant impressed us. We thought it was just another restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, but it was unique, and the taste impressed us. The..."

L G

"Tried the umeshiro sushi, the Japanese seaweed salad, grilled eggplant dish and the chocolate and matcha cake. Best dishes were the Japanese seaweed..."

Sel Sel

"I enjoyed eating sushi at this place. It was fresh and the presentation was..."

Steven Ramirez

"Great little spot we ate outside and it was a nice day. We ordered the fried whole fish which was fun to eat but has tons of bones, some toast with..."

Angelica Aguilar

"I have nothing but amazing things to say about this sushi resturaunt. It is more of an upscale restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. I really want..."

Kay Liew

Okayamaxpress

84/100 (1155 ratings)

"What an awesome place! This place is tucked away in a strip mall. I happened to run across this restaurant while staying at the nearby Homewood..."

Valentino Lovato

"Great place. We ordered from here multiple times, tried various rolls, bento boxes, everything always tastes awesome. When visiting in person, prefer..."

Max Iashin

"I really enjoyed my visit to this place. All around the food was very good. If you like fish katsu, get it. You get a lot. I prefer more variety..."

Jose Baldonado

"Good service. Food wise, was a little disappointed. If you are looking for authentic Japanese cuisine, i am afraid its not. Judge for urselves. Food..."

Stevez Chua

"They definitely deliver on the “Express” for sure! They were fast and efficient! Called for pick up and was ready in 10 minutes! I would say the..."

Kimberly Nguyen

"Came here for Lunch with my sister. Everything was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back to try more..."

Teresa Carrillo

"This place certainly gets busy during lunch hours! I usually just come by for pick up, but I will occasionally dine-in here too. My go-to is the..."

Alisa B.

"Small hole in the wall where not only is the food delicious and fresh, but the service is incredible. Never had to wait for anything requested but..."

Trudy Guerrero Corbitt

"I love love this sushi bento place. After covid made lots of delicious food places shut down I was glad this place is still here. You will love their..."

Isa Moon

"Great food, good service. Good portions..."

Tomás Limón

"Lunch time bento box specials are worth it. Prices have gone up slightly. Waitresses are..."

M B

"I ordered to go two- item bento box and salmon sashimi. The Salmon was cut right, fresh, and super delicious! I love the generous helping of wasabi..."

Roela Vazquez

"Small little spot but excellent sushi here. Service and quality were both great so nothing to complain about. I definitely will be back to try more..."

j garcia

"Decent tasting food, has lunch specials on mon-friday (two or three items bentos). Took very long for our food to come unfortunately, about 25-30..."

Norman C

"Good sushi options for lunch. They also had good service on the weekend when they're not too busy. We got a grilled salmon on the house! Parking was..."

Oliver B

"Okayama Express!! This spot became one of my favorites - food, service, and location! I hate that I never remember which rolls I get after because I..."

Lua Sieben

"Honestly this place was very good. Food was fresh especially the chirashi and waitress was very kind. It’s a simple japanese dove but very..."

Gian Marco S.

"Fair prices and fresh tasting sushi. Clean interior and friendly waiting service. This isn't one of those restaurants where you'll have to wait till..."

Mark Rasco

"I went there with a friend, we had salmon bento and tempura bento, fried scallop appetizer and green tea. It was good taste and quality wise, the..."

alex carter

Jinya Ramen Bar - San Jose

84/100 (1169 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"What can I say about Jinya other than its my favorite ramen place. For me, no other ramen place has matched up to Jinya until now. Jinya at San Jose..."

Adithya Athreya

"Ambience is nice and so is service. But food is okaish. I tried vegan harvest ramen and spicy chicken ramen. Both were okay! They weren’t spicy..."

Aslesha Gupta

"Great taste and wonderful ambiance. The chicken broth ramen was delicious with a spicy chicken, love this chain restaurant and glad that they main..."

priyush j

"This my personal place to eat ramen 😋 in Santa Clara County. Some people prefer orenchi ramen off homestead and Lawrence expy but there is..."

jcwainc “JerrysCanofWhoopAssinc” JerrysCanofWhoopAssinc

"I think this is my very favorite Ramen bar in San Jose - it is hard to say specifically why but I always feel very satisfied after I eat here, more..."

Karl

"Good vegetarian options available 🌱 Vv pretty vibe, perfect for a good dinner w friends / date!! Outdoor seating available Must try🍜 Spicy..."

Anchal Sikka

"I visited this place twice. The service is good and quick. I tasted 2 different vegetarian ramen(both spicy). I liked the spicy creamy vegan ramen..."

Hiranmayi Upadhyayula

"Been a year since I went here. Ordered the spicy chicken Ramen and Jinya bun. The Bun was the highlight and I recommend getting it. The Ramen was..."

ELMURCIELAGO

"Excellent ramen place with flavorful food. Loved the vibe inside and the food turned out to be delicious. We are vegetarians so tried their..."

Devang Mistry

"We went as party for 4. I like that the place serves good ramen even for vegetarian since all of my friends we’re vegetarian. It didn’t take long..."

Ashok Shah

"The cauliflower appetizer was delicious, overall good..."

SKnari

"Cozy ramen bar located in the Oakridge mall in Almaden valley, San Jose. Please note there is no entrance to the restaurant from the inside of the..."

Saranyan Rajagopalan

"Really good ramen! We tried one vegan and one vegetarian option for ramen. Both had their unique styles and appealed to different tastes. Their..."

Rucha Vaidya

"It was busy on a Saturday evening but we were able to sit at the bar right away. I shared the kids meal and the pork bun with my son. It’s plenty..."

Christina Ng

"This restaurant never disappoints for food and ambience. We had tried the one in Omaha and then we tried here after 3 years. Exact same quality. And..."

Pauravi Gandhi

"This place has been a favorite for ramen noodles. They have like 6 bowls and I've tried 3. My favorite is the tonkatsu and flying vegan with 2 eggs..."

Manuel Rosas (El Profe)

"One of my absolute favorites for Vegan Ramen! Love the spicy creamy vegan ramen. Sometimes they forget to tell you that one of the spicy sauces is..."

Avi Bhandari

"Food was amazing! The appetizers are delicious and the service is great! The only thing was that the outside area was cold but it was all better..."

amir nikan jalaly

Sanraku

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the chef's omakase at this sushi place, and it was amazing! The flavors were top-notch, and the chef really knows their stuff. The whole..."

Dr. Farag

"Grilled Hamachi collar is a bit too small. Otherwise, everything is tasty and fresh. I like the sake flight very much. As you can guess, the most..."

Harry

"We stopped in for lunch after shopping at the mall. The food was so good and the staff were nice, the sake flights are fun. The indoor/outdoor dining..."

Maranda Starks

"Sanraku is actually very decent. Not crazy amazing but trying. Tempura appetiser was very okay (not bad - and there’s tons of bad tempura around..."

Matthew Davis 戴維斯馬修

"Located just inside the mall entrance. The food is of high quality and the service outstanding. A little on the pricier side but expectations were..."

Alexander Moreno

"Probably the best sushi I ever ate out of Japan. The onigiri plate is 52$ but it is very worth - delicate! You would not expect this quality within a..."

Binoi

"This is a great spot for solo diners. Very relaxing, great food, great service. They have a variety of sakes and three different sake..."

Natalie Romano

"I can't express how much I enjoyed my visit to Sanraku Japanese restaurant. The service was exceptional; the staff was not only attentive but also..."

Pamela Murray

"Location and atmosphere are good. Really good service! The food brings no surprises, nor..."

SUN YUCHEN

"My husband and I had such a wonderful experience here! And when we get such good service I always gotta leave a good review! Our server was so nice..."

Savannah Mata McGough

"3/6/2023 Update: No matter how many times I ask Satoshi-san, this Sanraku location will not be bringing back Omakase 😔 However, quality of fish is..."

Christina Dang

"Without a doubt, Sanraku stands as my absolute go-to local sushi spot. The authenticity and freshness of their offerings are remarkable. Although..."

Liz P.

"Located at the cute little corner, perfect for lunch time. The salmon nigiri and tempura udon were good. I don’t like the spicy ground beef over..."

Kim Phung

"Great quality, kind staff and fast service, loved the atmosphere of the place, the subtle music and the fair prices. I went for the miso soup, a side..."

Paola Arizti

"The sushi here really tastes like I am in Japan! I was served with hot tea when I arrived. Chawanmushi has chicken, shrimp, and some spinach in steam..."

Chen Chao

"Great Japanese food, you should go. I they have seating outside along the passage into the mall, as well as inside (choose inside). They have several..."

Mini Rag

"I am a professional Chef and I know when food is 💯 FRESH. Not only is the service outstanding, but the food itself it amazing. This is a venue of..."

Alan Ibarra

Ninja Sushi & Izakaya

"I went with my bf on a Sunday afternoon. The lady who served us was very nice, quick & attentive. It was moderately busy with a couple families, but..."

Meghan Grindy

"We really enjoyed the food and the service here. The server was very friendly, smiling and warm suggesting options for all of us. I even got some..."

Shilpa Dalmia

"Love this place! Family owned, high quality fish, friendky staff, good atmosphere and reasonable prices. They have a real craft to what they do, but..."

Elyse Goldman

"Steven is an awesome server! Good place to eat..."

Romello Farrow

"Great Sushi place, I recommend to eat with the chefs by the..."

Arturo Leyva

"Great place!! Great location and fresh..."

L Pickles

"This is best sushi place that I ever tried in this..."

Edward Lee

"I am amazed by the warmth, vibe, and quality staff. This place is freakin..."

Re Von Kramm

"Unique rolls with good..."

Dan Pritchett

"Best food quality and..."

HS Ryu

"yummy and nice..."

tommy yoon

tina caday wargo

Kristie Adrian

Toshi Tajima

robert pena

KH Y (生鐵)

Steve K

Mitsuwa Marketplace San Jose

84/100 (4955 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great grocery store with many of the Japanese goods you could want. There's also a food court with ramen, matcha ice cream, mochi donuts and..."

Nicholas Pun

"A fantastic and large marketplace for authentic Japanese - EVERYTHING - foods. I love their location in Chicago that is much larger but this one..."

Nicholas Klein

"Very large selection of imported food. Only wish the food court was larger, as some of the other Mitsuwa have many more..."

Michael J

"A small supermarket that is clean and well organized, especially considering the wide variety of products. The store carries Japanese kitchen and..."

Jim Adams

"F ticket to the house for a while now I can come get the money out of the bank and trust online banking login to my branch based off a lot more to go..."

David Li

"It's a little Japan. Shopping is always fun with Japanese-style packaging and displays. The lunch box and fish and meat sections are especially..."

nb sung

"Before I left for Corvallis' Oregon State University at the end of September 2023, I wanted to buy something for my friends because I won't be in San..."

Brandon Phan

"I can't say enough good things about this grocery store! The quality and freshness of their products are top-notch. Whether it's the bakery section..."

Nigel Boyd

"Here in Mitsuwa you could find Japanese groceries, wine, snacks, household stuff, small appliances, cosmetics, etc. There is also a food court with..."

Vincent L

"Wow recently they have roasted chestnuts in front of the main door. This smells so great. And just discovered that the market has so many different..."

Qiming Liu

"Great super market that has a variety of quality products and 2 dine in eateries serving fresh and very satisfying meals of different styles from..."

Andrew Fu

"A great Japanese supermarket You could find various Japanese brands in this supermarket such as drinks, snacks, skincare products, sushi there is a..."

Elaine Chan

"The best Japanese grocery store in South Bay. My recommended shopping items are the thin-sliced Wagyu beef for hot pot and imported desserts nearby..."

Ben D

"Mitsuwa Marketplace is a great Japanese supermarket filled with most of the essentials. Went there for the first time today with my fiancée who is..."

Arjun

"I come here for the food court and stay for the stationery store. Then I always find one or two groceries I don't need but want (like instant chazuke..."

Alex Adams

"This is the go to grocery store for Japanese food in the bay area in my opinion. The seafood is ultra high end in many cases. The grab and go..."

Josh Mattson

"this is like a Japanese Megastore. many different vendors share space inside this Japanese Market. you can pick up Shiseido skin care along with..."

A Fashionable Condition

"Love to come here for the ramen. Yummm!!! The Santouka Ramen is inside the market. They have sizes from small medium to large. I always get the med..."

Viola C.

"Great spot! We shopped for groceries, got books at the book store, a quick bite to eat, and dessert at all the different stores that are inside..."

Holly Spencer

Yoshinoya Beef Bowl Restaurant

"Súper fast service, what you would expect for a fast food place. I got the Gyudon beef bowl for free since I downloaded their app. It tasted good..."

alejandra corbella

"Good food for relatively cheap. Just don’t get the Teriyaki Ribeye Steak. It’s more like lean minced ground meat. I would’ve thrown it away if..."

Paul G

"I come to Yoshinoya Cupertino when I am craving Gyu-don. I always order combo Gyu-don and teriyaki chicken because they compliment each other...."

Melove Toy

"The original beef bowls are probably the best, out of the entire menu, and also happen to be the food that Yoshinoya is famous for. Just don't forget..."

A “Persona” C

"Love their beef bowl! For combo, you can choose 2 proteins I tried beef and chicken this time beef juice and pearl rice are prefect match the size..."

Elaine Chan

"Probably one of the best fast food chains out there. Although it's been tough for the chain that expanded so fast in the '90's. This, I believe is..."

Carlos Babcock

"Had dinner here and experience was pleasant. Quick service with various meat selections and vegetables options. Generous portions. Will come back..."

Lia DM

"First time here. We see this place everywhere in southern California. We figured they have been around for a while so they must be doing something..."

Ria

"I drove across the US to get here and eat the classic beef and chicken combo, wish they open a store in NY. 10/10 better than my yellowstone..."

ZF F

"Overall, Yoshinoya in Cupertino provided me with a delicious and satisfying meal in a welcoming environment. I will definitely be returning and..."

perham runyen

"Classic beef bowl fast food. The price/performance ratio might be different from the original Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan, but the taste is..."

Don Yang

Ringer Hut

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"Ringer Hut: the best place to get noodles that's not too light like pho and not to heavy like ramen; the Nagasaki Champon is goldilocks of noodles...."

Aaron D.

"Was driving home from visiting a friend in the hospital, looking for some American food to eat when I passed Ringer Hut. I pulled a U turn and..."

Henry Martin

"This was the first visit after their renovation. Great interior and decorative. Always crowded..need to go earlier to avoid long wait. Had Nagasaki..."

Traveler

"First time having the chasu ramen. I usually have the champons. They're very generous with the chasu but the flavor of the broth and chasu wasn't..."

gary liu

"Love this place ~ Champon is great , katsu curry is also good~ but tonkotsu ramen is so-so compare with others. Will be here soon..."

Sam Lee

"My new favorite restaurant. Even though my Japanese friend described it as "Japanese Dennys", I love it. You will get full of great and authentic (?)..."

Jovah Siegel

"Champon noodle is very yummy!! Ramen is disappointed. Cleanliness is good. Very nice..."

Du

"It was really good from the perspective of somebody who is not too familiar with Japanese food. The Japanese people we went there with also liked it,..."

Patrik Veith

"I have ate at Ringer hut about 4-5 times and this place has always delivered. Service is always great and the food is always consistent. I usually..."

Rnaqwa Ooaus

"First time trying Champon. Got the original, small. The soup was Shio, excellent. Toppings were interesting, including shipping, squid, sausage,..."

Massimo Paolini

"Return customer. The best Champon bowl around. The other bento box lunches are good as well. I will be back..."

Richard Higgins

"Japanese Noodle Soup (Champon) is fabulous. Broth tastes great and the combo with Gyoza (Japanese pot stickers) is affordable and..."

Magnus Olsson

"I'm glad that they are back again. Classic Chanpon noodle. Don't leave valuables in..."

Satoru Ito

"Happy Sunday!! Had really nice dinner at late..."

Gina L

"Fast friendly service, wait staff was very attentive. Food was Oishi... will definitely return to try other menu..."

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