Kumako Ramen Japantown is a japanese ramen restaurant in Japantown, San Jose.
Kumako Ramen has been the heartbeat of San Jose's Japantown since 2006, with slow-crafted house broths, springy noodles, and handmade gyoza on Jackson Street.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Tonkotsu ramen with handmade gyoza
Address: 211 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Kaita is a family-owned San Jose Japantown restaurant serving authentic Japanese comfort food with daily rotating lunch and dinner specials on Jackson Street.
Order: Rotating daily lunch special with seasonal Japanese comfort dishes
Minato has served San Jose Japantown since 1957 with world-famous teriyaki spareribs, katsu curry, tempura udon, and homemade sauces made fresh daily.
Order: World-famous teriyaki spareribs and unagi don
Mariscos Costa Alegre in San Jose serves family-recipe Mexican seafood with vibrant ceviches, aguachiles, and Mariscadas rooted in coastal Mexico traditions.
Order: Ceviche and aguachile with fresh Pacific seafood
Kaita is a family-owned San Jose Japantown restaurant serving authentic Japanese comfort food with daily rotating lunch and dinner specials on Jackson Street.
Order: Rotating daily lunch special with seasonal Japanese comfort dishes
Minato has served San Jose Japantown since 1957 with world-famous teriyaki spareribs, katsu curry, tempura udon, and homemade sauces made fresh daily.
Order: World-famous teriyaki spareribs and unagi don
Mariscos Costa Alegre in San Jose serves family-recipe Mexican seafood with vibrant ceviches, aguachiles, and Mariscadas rooted in coastal Mexico traditions.
Order: Ceviche and aguachile with fresh Pacific seafood
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Order: Tacos with seasonal organic ingredients and house salsas
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Order: Chile verde burrito and California burrito
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Order: Fish amok and Cambodian fish curry
