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.
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