8 japanese places in San Jose we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in San Jose | Japanese across every city.
Japantown is San Jose's Japanese heart. Minato has served the neighbourhood since 1957 and earned a Parts Unknown visit, Kaita cooks family-owned comfort food with daily specials, and Kumako ladles its perennially awarded tan tan ramen nearby. For the high end, Ozumo at Santana Row runs expert robata and precision sushi.
Minato Japanese Restaurant ★ 3.9
Japantown · 617 N 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Minato has been a cornerstone of San Jose's Japantown since 1957, serving world-famous teriyaki spareribs and classic Japanese comfort food.
Kaita Restaurant ★ 4.0
Japantown · 215 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Kaita is a family-owned San Jose Japantown gem serving authentic Japanese comfort food with daily rotating lunch and dinner specials on Jackson Street.
Ozumo Santana Row ★ 4.0
Santana Row · 355 Santana Row #1010, San Jose, CA 95128
Ozumo at Santana Row in San Jose delivers exquisite robata-grilled cuisine and handcrafted sushi rolls in a stylish room with an outdoor beer garden.
Kaita Restaurant ★ 4.0
Japantown · 215 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.
Minato Japanese Restaurant ★ 3.9
Japantown · 617 N 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Minato has served San Jose Japantown since 1957 with world-famous teriyaki spareribs, katsu curry, tempura udon, and homemade sauces made fresh daily.
Ozumo Santana Row ★ 4.0
Santana Row · 355 Santana Row #1010, San Jose, CA 95128
Ozumo at Santana Row is San Jose's top Japanese restaurant: expert robata grilling, precision-crafted sushi, sake flights and a lively outdoor terrace.
Kumako Ramen Japantown ★ 4.5
Japantown · 211 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Kumako Ramen Japantown in San Jose is a perennial Metro Magazine best-ramen winner, serving tan tan and four classic ramen styles in Japantown.
Minato Japanese Restaurant ★ 4.4
Japantown · 617 N 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Minato Japanese Restaurant in San Jose is the Japantown institution since 1957, a Parts Unknown stop known for teriyaki spareribs and katsu curry plates.