Com Tam Dat Thanh ★ 4.0
Com Tam Dat Thanh in East San Jose is beloved for authentic broken rice with charcoal-grilled pork chops, shrimp cakes, and family-recipe house sauces.
Order: Com tam with grilled pork and fried shrimp cake
Pho 90 Degree is a vietnamese restaurant in Little Saigon, San Jose.
Pho 90 Degree on Story Road in San Jose is open until midnight with generous pho bowls, an outdoor patio, and Vietnamese combination plate specials.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Pho Dac Biet with rare flank, brisket, tendon and tripe
Address: 999 Story Rd, Ste 9090, San Jose, CA 95122
Com Tam Dat Thanh in East San Jose is beloved for authentic broken rice with charcoal-grilled pork chops, shrimp cakes, and family-recipe house sauces.
Order: Com tam with grilled pork and fried shrimp cake
Minato has been a cornerstone of San Jose's Japantown since 1957, serving world-famous teriyaki spareribs and classic Japanese comfort food.
Order: Teriyaki spareribs and tempura udon
Kaita is a family-owned San Jose Japantown gem serving authentic Japanese comfort food with daily rotating lunch and dinner specials on Jackson Street.
Order: Daily lunch special with rotating seasonal Japanese dishes
Kumako Ramen has anchored San Jose's Japantown since 2006 with house-crafted broths, springy ramen noodles, and handmade gyoza on Jackson Street.
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with handmade gyoza
Firehouse No.1 Gastropub in San Jose's San Pedro Square serves premium steaks, chops, and seafood alongside an acclaimed classic cocktail program.
Order: Premium steaks, chops, and classic cocktails from the bar
The Farmers Union is a downtown San Jose landmark in an 1870s building offering ingredient-driven American cuisine with 40 craft beers on tap.
Order: Prime rib French dip with 40+ craft beers on tap