Browse menus, reviews and photos of Japanese Restaurants in San Jose.
Japanese · $$$$
1335 North First Street, San Jose
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“Good ambience, great food. Loved the family vibe. Feels like eating in a cozy eatery in Osaka.”
Japanese
119 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
“Really simple no nonsense sushi. Good sushi too. A little impersonal for me, but the college kids around seemed to like it a lot. You walk in, scan a QR code and your food is brought to you. If that's what you want you can't go wrong.”
Japanese · $$
840 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose
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“Goku Sushi is a real gem!! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was attentive. We ordered a variety of rolls, and each one was a delight. The Mango roll was outstanding. The presentation of the food was also beautiful. We'll definitely be back! By the way, we came to the one on Blossom Hill !!”
Japanese · $$
925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose
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“This has been my favorite Japanese restaurant since it opened almost 10 years ago. I have since moved to Sacramento but every time I’m in San Jose I make sure to stop by. The food is delicious, authentic, and the staff is kind and hard working. You MUST try Sanraku”
Japanese · $$
617 North 6th Street, San Jose
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“Amazing food 🍱 Great Service”
Japanese · $$
193 Jackson Street, San Jose
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“Love this place, they have the best fried tofu and service is fast!”
Japanese · $$
3236 South White Road, San Jose
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“I passed this place up for many years, it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but don’t judge a book by the cover, it is seriously good. Big assortment of common and unique sushi rolls, udon noodle soup, and definitely consider the sanban bento box.”
Bakery · $
217 Jackson Street, San Jose
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“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”
Japanese · $$
1305 North First Street, San Jose
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“Sushi is good. Worth waiting twenty to thirty minutes to get the best sushi in San Jose, California. I live in Fresno and on my way to Sacramento I stopped by at dinner time and ate sushi with my friends. This place is authentic Japanese home style food. I like their Chicken Katsu and Salmon. I ask if they use farm raised salmon and they say yes. Anyway, this place hit the spot. Will be visiting on my way home again. Thank you Sushi Kan and Chef Eric.”
Japanese · $$
1711 Branham Ln A6, San Jose
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“love this cute place . tempura veggies crunchy.all fresh , great service.”
Japanese · $$
2424 Almaden Road, San Jose
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“Efficient service, delicious sushi and Saki.”
Japanese · $$
1072 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose
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“We had an absolutely incredible dining experience here, largely thanks to our amazing server, Yoshi! Originally from Tokyo, Yoshi brought an incredible energy to our table. Her attentive and warm demeanor completely elevated our entire evening.What truly made the night special was how personable Yoshi was. She took the genuine time to get to know us, making us feel like valued friends rather than just another table. Since we are interested in Japan, she even graciously practiced some Japanese with us. She taught us a few phrases and shared local insights with so much patience and enthusiasm.Her level of service was flawless. Yoshi anticipated every need before we even had to ask. It is rare to find someone who balances professional, top-tier service with such authentic, heartfelt connection.Thank you, Yoshi, for making our night so memorable! We will definitely be back and will be asking for your section again!”
Hot Pot · $$$$
1410 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – Amazing Food & Exceptional Service! We had such a wonderful experience at Wagyu Master Shabu House! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service really made our visit extra special! A huge shoutout to our server, Brandon, who was absolutely fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. His amazing hospitality made the entire dining experience even better! Great food is always a plus, but outstanding customer service is what truly makes a place memorable. Brandon definitely delivered! We can't wait to come back and highly recommend Wagyu Master Shabu House! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Japanese · $
171 Jackson Street, San Jose
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“Shabutime was such a great experience and easily one of the best Japanese hot pot spots I’ve been to so far. This was my second time ever doing hot pot and my first time trying a Japanese-style hot pot, and it completely changed my perspective. Everything felt very organized and easy to follow, which made the whole experience way more enjoyable. We ordered the beef toro belly and the seafood combo, which came with a full spread of vegetables. For broths, we went with the yukisaki and spicy Sichuan, and both were really well balanced and flavorful without being overwhelming. We also added vermicelli and udon noodles, which soaked up the broth perfectly. What stood out to me was how satisfying the meal actually was. I’ve done hot pot before and left feeling like I didn’t really eat enough or get the full experience, but that was not the case here. Everything felt complete and well thought out. They also have a solid selection of sauces and add-ons, which really let you customize each bite. Overall, super impressed with the quality, the setup, and how smooth the whole experience was. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.”
Japanese · $$
1078 East Brokaw Road, San Jose
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“The Saba Shioyaki combo is really good, one of the best ones I’ve had in California for years. It even outshines the unagi a bit, waaat.. The fact that this place has both good quality authentic Japanese food and reasonable pricing is insane. Will definitely come back”
Japanese · $$
6174 Bollinger Road, San Jose
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“Best Tempura donburi in the Bay Area!! You can always request to have Tempura lunch/dinner instead of donburi too!”
Japanese · $$
2587 North First Street, San Jose
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“Great food and the staff is friendly the environment is spectacular”
Japanese · $$$
5152 Moorpark Avenue Suite 40, San Jose
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“Gaku Yakitori is a very solid spot in the Bay Area. Sister restaurant to Sumiya, and I’ve been coming for years. Charcoal is the reason to go. Skewers off the binchotan have that smoke a gas grill never gets. Uni don was good too, though it didn’t make the photo. Sake list is nice if beer isn’t the move. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Room is small, so call ahead. Definite go-to izakaya.”
Japanese · $
4342 Moorpark Avenue Ste. 20, San Jose
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“Great food, fast service!”
Japanese · $$
215 Jackson Street, San Jose
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“Fresh food and good taste. One of pocket restaurants.”
Japanese · $
1114 Branham Lane, San Jose
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“First time here and be warned, if you ask for the spicy version of food it will be spicy!! Food was delicious. Service was quick. Service was very friendly. Wish they had more drink options. Their ordering system can be a bit funky but the staff are friendly and can help clear things up, that was my experience. I also think it would be helpful if they had a guide for how spicy their food really is. I will be coming back by not ordering spicy. Ha ha”
Japanese · $$
5190 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
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“I was looking for a sushi place the other day and found Kai Sushi or maybe it found me. Let’s just call it destiny but hands down it’s now my favorite sushi spot. Service is amazing. The aesthetics of the place is great. The food was the best part. Every dish I had (sushi, gyoza, nigiri) was amazingly fresh, it tasted amazing. I don’t like eel very much but the Chard eel on the dragon roll was so good it changed my mind on eel. I liked this place so much I had to bring my brother with me for round 2 and it was just as good as the first time. If you’re in the area it is a must stop. Did I mention how nice the hostess. She was very attentive but had a great balance of making sure we were taken care of yet still gave us our space to enjoy our meal. I will definitely be returning and making this my new sushi spot.”
Japanese · $
4342 Moorpark Avenue Ste. B, San Jose
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“Was the best ramen in San Francisco. Also the best gyoza. The black pepper karaage was fantastic. Sorry to see it close the San Francisco location. I hope they are looking for a new location in SF. There are some empty store fronts on Post Street in Japantown. I hope you come back!”
Japanese · $$
121 Curtner Avenue Suite 20, San Jose
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“Not much to look at from the outside but lovely indoor decor and a pretty extensive menu with alcohol selections available. Trying this one for the first time, according to staff they have been here about 4 months. Today I have ordered the pork katsu bento box. Lunch special for $17.99. comes with gyoza, rice and a salad. Also includes your choice of drink. Staff let me know it would be a 10-minute wait for the food to be cooked up fresh. Actual wait time was only 7 minutes from the time my credit card was charged to me walking out the door with food in hand. Fresh and hot as promised, high quality. Enjoyed back at the office with time to spare! I already know what I'm ordering next time you come back!”
Japanese · $$
1095 East Brokaw Road Suite 30, San Jose
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“I had been hearing about this place for months and finally made it in. The Yoshi special roll is everything people said it was. Fresh fish, clean presentation, flavors that actually complement each other. Chef Charly was working and clearly puts care into every roll that comes out of that kitchen. The place was tidy and the service was warm. Lived up to the hype.”
Japanese · $$
664 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose
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“Eat there!! It’s great!!!”
Noodles · $
1901 Las Plumas Avenue Ste 30, San Jose
“This new spot opened up. It’s located inside a building called the “Culinary Block” inside a large parking lot for take away orders only. Overall, the price is good for the quality and quantity of food. I got the Northwest Lianpi noodles, Xinjiang Rice Noodle With Beef Shank, Meiling Congee, Homemade Yogurt, and Homemade Plum Juice.Liangpi: The noodles were soft and slightly bouncy with a nice chew to them. Very unique texture! It came with three sauces to mix into the noodles so you can adjust the spiciness however you like. The flavor was very balanced and it was easy to finish the whole thing without getting tired of the flavor.Xinjiang Rice Noodle: This dish was very flavorful and a little on the saltier side compared to the other dishes. Nice if you are into something heavier in flavor. It’s not as spicy as it looks and comes with a thick round rice noodle.Meiling Congee: This dish was pretty special, the flavor profile is very subtle but well balanced. I haven’t tried something like this before. It has a tiny hint of sweetness and has a bit of a nutty soymilk flavor and bits of lotus seed inside. Like a dessert porridge. Very tasty!Homemade Yogurt: This yogurt honestly has a phenomenal texture and I would definitely recommend it! It’s almost like a mix between mochi and liquid yogurt in the slightly stretchy texture. The flavor is good too since it’s just a tad sweet and just a tad sour.Plum juice: Slightly sour and sweet juice that is refreshing to go with food and increase appetite.Overall, I would say the food here is pretty good because the owner really pays attention to the quality! The food is well seasoned and balanced. Can’t wait to try the other things on the menu. Parking: Plenty of parking”
Japanese · $$
4304 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
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“Very delicious, very good, highly recommended”
Sushi · $$
56 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose
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“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!”
Sushi · $$
4710 Meridian Avenue, San Jose
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“The sushi is so fresh it melts in your mouth. It’s so good. It’s a quaint almost hole in the wall type place but it’s clean and the people are friendly and attentive. It’s a definite must if you like sushi. Prices are reasonable and a tiny bit high on some dishes but it’s worth it. I will be going back again and I’m sure lots of times 😋”
Sushi
1140 Lincoln Avenue Suite 8, San Jose
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“Not only was Jocelyn a great waiter she treated me me and my table like family and she's a very beautiful awesome person I got nothing but respect and non-stop assistance from her if you're looking for somewhere to go drink and eat don't go to the downtown on the one right here in Willow Glen Jocelyn can help you”
Barbeque · $$
5391 Prospect Road, San Jose
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“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!”
Asian Fusion · $$
1085 East Brokaw Road Suite 30, San Jose
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“Great find and will be back often … loved everything about this place”
Japanese · $$
5120 Cherry Avenue Suite 10, San Jose
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“Great food and experience!”
Sushi · $
1715 Lundy Ave #156, San Jose
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“está página es muy interesante bendiciones para esta”
Sushi Bar · $
1901 Las Plumas Avenue Ste 30, San Jose
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“Great food. The sushi bat-ritto was goood”
Japanese · $
5353 Almaden Expy M-22, San Jose
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“Se come súper delicioso en Akita-Sushi El mejor Sushi 🍣 de San Jose. Vengan con toda su familia, Aquí los esperamos.😊😊 Lli”
Sushi · $$
5489 Snell Avenue Ste 50, San Jose
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“I love “Tomo Sushi”. Been going there for at least 20 years. Product is always fresh, Anthony, the owner is the chef. The ambiance is superb lots of variety and professionally done. You owe it to yourself and your family yo try Tomo Sudhi. You will be glad you did”
Sushi · $$
5363 Camden Avenue, San Jose
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“Awesome take out live them”
Japanese · $
1179 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose
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“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.”
Hawaiian · $
455 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose
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“Fresh poke bowl made as you order.”
Japanese · $$
378 Santana Row #1130, San Jose
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“Great menu and terrific service. You will not be disappointed!”
Sushi · $$
2041 Camden Avenue, San Jose
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“Their sushi rolls are fabulous every time. I love the Dragon roll and Paul’s roll. Consistent and fast service every time.”
Sushi Bar · $$$
5665 Silver Creek Valley Road, San Jose
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“Best Date Night dinner ever!”
Sushi · $$
547 West Capitol Expressway, San Jose
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“Cha Cha Sushi in San Jose is a fun and reliable spot for fresh, tasty sushi with a laid-back vibe. The rolls are creative and flavorful, and the fish tastes fresh and well prepared. Portions are generous and the all-you-can-eat option is a great value if you want to try a variety of dishes. Service is usually quick and friendly, and the casual atmosphere makes it an easy place to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family. Overall, a solid go-to for satisfying sushi in San Jose. 🍣”
Fine Dining · $$
1815 East Capitol Expressway, San Jose
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“Miyuki Japanese Restaurant is an easy 4 star place for me. It is excellent, just not quite at that top tier 5-star level. However it is probably the best Japanese spot in the area. The menu covers a wide range, from sushi to combination boxes with cooked dishes and noodle soups, so there is something for everyone. The chefs are terrific. The rolls are awesome. And the salad dressing has a unique mustard taste that I’ve never had at any other Japanese restaurant. The service is top shelf. The staff is friendly, attentive, and clearly trying to take care of you throughout the meal. The interior is fairly average, but it has a subtle Japanese feel that keeps it comfortable and appropriate for the food. It is a place I keep coming back to, even if I stop just short of calling it five stars.”
Sushi · $$
262 Jackson Street, San Jose
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“Great sushi and sashimi! ❤️”
Sushi · $
2044 McKee Rd, San Jose
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“Each day I visit my mom at the local hospital I come here for lunch to eat my feelings. The sushi is great, it’s a one man shop. As long as you’re patient with time and going for the food and not the ambiance, then this place is perfect.”
Japanese · $
82 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose
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“Best Japanese Curry in town !”
Sushi · $$
7130 Santa Teresa Boulevard, San Jose
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“Awesome service, scrumptious food, reasonable prices, cozy atmosphere and simply an enjoyable experience.”
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