50 Best Japanese Restaurants in San Jose

“Great menu and terrific service. You will not be disappointed!“

“I was here for a music event, and my group didn't know what to eat. We found this place online and went to get some food. Eric, our sever was AMAZING! Such a sweet guy, and was always coming back to our table to make sure we were having a good time refilling out waters and adding more broth when needed. Give that man a raise!!“

“Amazing party tray for any special occasions. I ordered a party tray for 150.00 and it was an excellent meal. I would recommend to anyone who wants to order great sushi and roll plate“

“Amazing food 🍱 Great Service“

“I've been coming to this place since they first opened, and they've been amazing every time. My wife has a serious avocado allergy, and the staff here always handle it with care, which I really appreciate. The prices are great, and the food is even better, always fresh and made just right. It's my go-to spot for date nights because everything from the food to the service is top-notch. The manager is especially awesome, super friendly and always makes an effort to check in with customers. Hands down, my favorite sushi spot in San Jose!“

“Good ambience, great food. Loved the family vibe. Feels like eating in a cozy eatery in Osaka.“

“What a pleasant surprise...my 3rd time here. Maybe, I had ordered the rolls which were OK the first two times but this time around, the Nigiri and sashimi was superb.....especially, Salmon belly aka sake toro and Hamachi were excellent....might just be my favorite in the South San Jose area!!! No pictures this time because I was busy stuffing my face.“

“love this cute place . tempura veggies crunchy.all fresh , great service.“

“Love this place, they have the best fried tofu and service is fast!“

“At poke places, it is so important for the food to be fresh. You don't have to worry about this here. The staff is willing to help you arrange your bowl if you want any suggestions about pairings. Highly recommend!“

“Sushi was fresh and tasty and the service was very friendly. It was a little too quiet though, I felt like it would have been nice to have some music or something in the background. It felt like I had to speak very quietly or others would hear my whole conversation“

“This place is great for those who want to transport to Japan and have some authentic yakitori. It closes a couple hours later than the other yakitori restaurant in Milpitas. We went on a Tuesday night and there was plenty of parking. We ordered the chicken heart, liver, and our favorite the gizzards. For drinks, we ordered Asahi draft and the sake carafe. Overall, it was a nice quiet atmosphere, privacy seating due to the walled booths, and the waitress was very friendly and helpful in case we had questions about certain menu items.“

“Great food, fast service!“

“Some friends from work brought up this place to meet up and so we did afterwards and after seeing the pictures it really piqued my interest and I was happy to drop by because I really enjoyed my dish. I just had to add some more seasoning to it. But I definitely will go back“

“Efficient service, delicious sushi and Saki.“

“Went to Udon Mugizo with my family tonight on New Year’s Eve. Our food arrived within 5-15 minutes, which was must faster than expected, especially on a holiday. The beef combo and Niku Udon didn’t have a lot of meat or vegetables. The service was incredibly good, and we even chatted with our server!“

“We went early as they opened and service was quick and straight to the point. The lady who helped was very helpful and efficient checking up on us.

The food was great and really enjoyed their sushi despite not liking seafood very much. My favorite entree from this is the Ton Katsu that includes Miso Soup, Salad and White Rice.

The atmosphere was great nothing too fancy but very authentic. The important part was it being clean and it very much was!

Highly recommend just make sure you arrive while they are open cause their hours are strict.“

“Tried this sushi place and really enjoyed it! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The salmon nigiri was buttery and smooth, and the Sahara roll was packed with taste. We also had the tempura, and it was perfectly crispy — not greasy at all. You can tell they use quality ingredients. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I really liked this food. While it took a bit of time for it to come out, it came out hot and fresh. I got the curry hambak, which is more or less a hamburger patty with demiglace sauce along with the curry sauce and the rice and vegetables. The taste of it all was really good. And it was also really filling. Overall very satisfying. I also like Hmart so the atmosphere was good too.“

“A sub brand inside Fugetsu. They make all the rice balls and some bento.

Rice balls are good.. but they're missing the seaweed wrapper for some reason (compared to every other place including Clover Bakery next door) and the price is higher in exchange for more/better fillings.

Just ate the tonkatsu roll. Amazing. $5 well spent lol.“

“Eat there!! It’s great!!!“

“Came here for my daughter’s birthday and her friends. Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food! Serving size was very large! Come hungry.

Kid-friendliness: Saw lots of kids. I would bring my own.

Wheelchair accessibility: I had to get around on a knee scooter. Ramps were present. Staff helped with accommodations.“

“Great food and the staff is friendly the environment is spectacular“

“Best Tempura donburi in the Bay Area!! You can always request to have Tempura lunch/dinner instead of donburi too!“

“I love Kaita! Food that has the authentic Japanese home cooking taste!“

“We were in town to get a present and of course we had to stop and get a box of our goodies we used to get every Friday. Great that you can now order before coming into town. Always really good“

“Very delicious, very good, highly recommended“

“Service can sometimes take a while but its no big deal and doesnt happen all the time. Their food is really good! Will recommend the Kobe beef with udon noodles with garlic miso for the broth.(I love garlic) They always give you an entre of vegetables, which is so good. You have to cook all your food in the broth, and its fun and easy.“

“Everything is great because now they have a “robot” that brings you your food. Lol.

The food came out hot and fresh. The all you can eat buffet is definitely worth it if you are a foodie.

Also, the server that was working was so friendly and helpful. He kept coming over to check on us.
Plus, he was so sweet to our baby.

They have free parking, high chairs, and bathrooms.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available!“

“My favorite place for Sushi rolls. The spicy rolls are really spicy and just the way I love it. This place should be super famous already. My favorites are the Ninja roll and the Triple X roll. Actually a lot more are great here. Never disappointed. Always love the food here.“

“Great food. The sushi bat-ritto was goood“

“First time after a referral and it did not disappoint! The food was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was clean and modern. The staff were so nice and came by multiple times to check on us. I had the Happy Together roll and a Saba hand roll which were so full of flavor. Will definitely be coming back!“

“This is a place we come to at least every 2-3 months and special occasions… The one in downtown has a very awesome staff, from the bus boys to the manager… Super friendly, attentive and nice“

“Se come súper delicioso en Akita-Sushi El mejor Sushi 🍣 de San Jose. Vengan con toda su familia, Aquí los esperamos.😊😊 Lli“

“Its my first time in this place. And i really love it with your food at its best! Perfect! ❤️👍“

“This sushi spot is down the street from my house and it's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Granted I usually come in for lunch and order a bento box. I love the spicy chicken teriyaki, veggie tempura and California rolls. Their Chile. Matsu was good but I prefer the teriyaki. Their miso soup is tasty.

Restaurant is typical sushi restaurant size. They may accommodate larger parties with notice. The art on the wall is movies, action figures, and things of that nature

I haven't tried too much outside of that so I will have to order more when I go next time. I want to order specialty rolls. Will update the review after the fact.“

“Awesome take out live them“

“Too much salt in the food :-( They should remeasure the salt contents (serve less salt) on each items like the meat, noodle, rice, and soup base, before combining to serve it. The price for the Takoyaki was reasonable and the service person was helpful.“

“This is a great sushi place for your normal daily lunch/dinner, not your fine dine or traditional sushi experience, and it’s perfectly good. I tried the 49ers roll and dinner combo, again food is nothing to write home about but it’s decent. Price is fair, server was attentive but not intrusive (ie checking in too frequently and breaking up convo). I would rate this 3.5 stars if I can but 4 is not far off“

“Instant acknowledgment and seating for me and my mom. They gave us time to browse the menu while answering questions we had = Good service. Food was quickly brought to the table despite busy orders constantly coming in. (Popular. Food was flavorful, hefty portions. I would return with newcomers, confidently.“

“I love “Tomo Sushi”. Been going there for at least 20 years. Product is always fresh, Anthony, the owner is the chef. The ambiance is superb lots of variety and professionally done. You owe it to yourself and your family yo try Tomo Sudhi. You will be glad you did“

“The best sushi ever, can’t wait to go back to San José to eat there Best regards Charlie Marco“

“This wee little restaurant can only seat up to 21 customers. Yet it is excellent. The service is quick and polite, and the chicken catsu is quite possibly the juiciest I've ever had. The salmon sashimi is always fresh, cool, and tasty.“

“Great sushi and sashimi! ❤️“

“Excellent rice. I am picky. :) It starts with that and gets better.“

“Fresh poke bowl made as you order.“

“Sometimes, I have to eat alone. Today, Miyuki’s Nigiri Deluxe Combo treated me as a very special person. I did not feel lonely because I was so busy to enjoy each pieces. Besides of the fresh and delicious raw fish options, their Kitchen items are amazingly good. Can’t wait to treat myself, friends, and family!“

“The sushi is so fresh it melts in your mouth. It’s so good. It’s a quaint almost hole in the wall type place but it’s clean and the people are friendly and attentive. It’s a definite must if you like sushi. Prices are reasonable and a tiny bit high on some dishes but it’s worth it. I will be going back again and I’m sure lots of times 😋“

“Fresh and delicious 👍“

“My wife and I love sushi. This is a great hole in the wall spot for affordable sushi from a chef with over 20 years experience. This place is located in a small spot just off McKee rd. The food is excellent, and an extensive menu. I see some people are worried about the parking. Don't be worried. It's safe.

This will now be our go to spot for sushi.“