50 Best Japanese Restaurants in San Jose

“Great menu and terrific service. You will not be disappointed!“

“The food is FANTASTIC. If you enjoy spicy food, get the Sichuan broth, but beware that even the Medium Sichuan broth is SPICY AF, so if you don’t have the stomach for it, get either the mild one or another broth. The angus beef was perfect, and the udon noodles had great texture too. HIGHLY recommend the Cilantro Ponzu sauce - it adds a fantastic depth of flavor.“

“Amazing party tray for any special occasions. I ordered a party tray for 150.00 and it was an excellent meal. I would recommend to anyone who wants to order great sushi and roll plate“

“Amazing food 🍱 Great Service“

“The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. (Van is wonderful)

When the sushi restaurant opened across the street, we of course had to try it, unfortunately they don't have the service nor food that would take us away from Shushi Pro.

The staff here truly cares about their guests.
They were attentive, courteous, & polite.

I have been a Food & Beverage Director for many hotels & I wish my service staff were as gracious and perfectional as the staff here.

My wife and I really love dining at Sushi Pro. From the moment we arrived until we left, everything was very well handled. I appreciate the team for putting together such a good experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.

Van and Crew, Your the best.

Thank you..

Sam & Nora Hernandez“

“Love this place, they have the best fried tofu and service is fast!“

“Good ambience, great food. Loved the family vibe. Feels like eating in a cozy eatery in Osaka.“

“Best Tempura I have ever had! Crispy and fresh. You can just taste the freshness of the veggies and fish. I had the 2 item Bento Box with assorted Tempura and Spicy Tuna Roll. And because my eyes are bigger than my stomach and everything looked so amazing, I added a Dragon Roll and the Tempura Shrimp even held up in the roll. Of course I couldn't ear it all, my son enjoyed the leftovers.Don't pass this one by. Clean, cute and friendly service. It will be my regular while my dog is groomed near by.“

“We've been coming here quite often, probably at least every month since it's been hard finding a consistent and good sushi place in San Jose. Honestly, the price is great for the quality you get (plus they have a rewards program). We always order the Sushi Tokujo, Ika Geso Karaage, and Sake Toro. They had a seasonal uni soba noodles that were amazing but not on the menu anymore. We don't normally order sushi rolls though so I can't recommend that. Service is top notch and quality is amazing for a restaurant in a mall.“

“Went to Udon Mugizo with my family tonight on New Year’s Eve. Our food arrived within 5-15 minutes, which was must faster than expected, especially on a holiday. The beef combo and Niku Udon didn’t have a lot of meat or vegetables. The service was incredibly good, and we even chatted with our server!“

“Went there yesterday to celebrate birthday. We focused mainly on the Sushi rolls which was viewed on the table menu under the glass. Service was great. What I miss is some Japanese music to provide authentic atmosphere.

Parking: it is a mall so you can park almost everywhere“

“Gaku Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its fresh, high-quality food and excellent service. Each dish is carefully prepared, allowing you to truly savor the flavors. The portions are on the smaller side, which is a positive as it allows you to taste and enjoy a variety of dishes. The atmosphere is cozy, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. If you're looking for a place with consistently good food and attentive service, Gaku is definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared to order a few more dishes to satisfy your appetite!“

“I love coming here. This was my
1st time at this location,‘I usually go to the Brokaw one. It was big & so much less crowded! It was nice actually finding a parking spot right away. Food as good as always of course!! The garlic pepper beef rice with mushrooms is my go to!“

“Great food, fast service!“

“Ended up going here by chance and very happy we did! All the ingredients were prepared to perfection, good quality and fresh. We ended up sharing one box between the two of us for lunch as it is a fairly sized portion for one box. The staff was patient, well spoken and helpful. Definitely going here again and I hope they open more branches in south bay!“

“Eat there!! It’s great!!!“

“Efficient service, delicious sushi and Saki.“

“I mean, if you haven't eaten their sushi, you are missing out. Best tuna sashimi in the bay. The atmosphere is cozy, service is fast, we are making this our to go sushi place. My wife is vegetarian and there are a lot of yummy vegetarian rolls

Vegetarian options: The veggie tempura roll is amazing. I am not vegetarian but my wife is and I pray she doesn't finish hers so I can eat what's left“

“Great food and the staff is friendly the environment is spectacular“

“Best Tempura donburi in the Bay Area!! You can always request to have Tempura lunch/dinner instead of donburi too!“

“A sub brand inside Fugetsu. They make all the rice balls and some bento.

Rice balls are good.. but they're missing the seaweed wrapper for some reason (compared to every other place including Clover Bakery next door) and the price is higher in exchange for more/better fillings.

Just ate the tonkatsu roll. Amazing. $5 well spent lol.“

“Came here for my daughter’s birthday and her friends. Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food! Serving size was very large! Come hungry.

Kid-friendliness: Saw lots of kids. I would bring my own.

Wheelchair accessibility: I had to get around on a knee scooter. Ramps were present. Staff helped with accommodations.“

“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“

“I'm a sushi fanatic, probably been to 20+ sushi restaurants in Japan alone. I also make very high grade sushi at home

Sushi Kan is pretty good - relative to local South Bay sushi options. I recommend it. Also I find my friends who are also finicky sushi eaters like this place“

“Amazing value inside H-Mart. Such a nice surprise as going through H-Mart makes you hungry.PRO:- Big plates- Fast food that is tastyCON:- Not cheap ($17 for a plate of food)- Parking can be kind of tricky as you have to compete with H-Mart shoppersSUMMARY:This is a great place for a snack or a meal. It's a nice break as you're shopping at H-Mart.“

“Very delicious, very good, highly recommended“

“I come to this place often it's really good sushi. Service can be a hit or miss, I had a strange interaction upon arriving, for some reason the gentleman who showed me to my table asked me if i was drunk? This question seemed very strange im not sure why he would ask a guest this type of question unless the guest seemed impaired. ( i dont even drink )Other than that the sushi is delicious.“

“This One Pot location never disappoints! I have been here about 10 times and the food quality and service remains consistent. The meat is some of the best shabu shabu for the price I have had, and the broth selections are all delicious. I recommend and really enjoy the sukiyaki and garlic miso, but all are great options.“

“I love Kaita! Food that has the authentic Japanese home cooking taste!“

“The service and food is awsome! They always make us feel welcome and really appreciate us as customers. Sushi is fresh and always of good quality. Very good prices!“

“Great food. The sushi bat-ritto was goood“

“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 😋“

“This place has quickly became my favorite sushi spot in northern San Jose and Santa Clara. The sushi is always fresh and hugely portioned. The udon is basic, but the tempura is always extra crispy and filling. Lastly, their bento box, a usual staple, is delicious on all items and reasonable priced.

Additionally, their Tako Nigiri and Agedashi Tofu are my favorite appetizers here.“

“Everything is great because now they have a “robot” that brings you your food. Lol.

The food came out hot and fresh. The all you can eat buffet is definitely worth it if you are a foodie.

Also, the server that was working was so friendly and helpful. He kept coming over to check on us.
Plus, he was so sweet to our baby.

They have free parking, high chairs, and bathrooms.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available!“

“Dinner bento box is a great option if you want to try multiple items! Had the tuna roll, salmon teriyaki, and sashimi- all were very good and the fish was very fresh! Portions are large and the food is all delicious. Service was wonderful and attentive. Will definitely be back!“

“The best sushi ever, can’t wait to go back to San José to eat there Best regards Charlie Marco“

“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!“

“I read the reviews and had to stop to see what the excitement was.The resteraunt is very small with about 8 tables.we were doing take out and we were told our 2 rolls would be ready in 5 minutes.
Sure enough 5 minutes and we were out the door heading home.i ordered a calif roll and my wife ordered a shrimp tempura roll.
My wife loves sushi and I tolerate it.
Everytime we visit other restaurants I get disappointed cause the crab used is imitation.
Here at Nagoya Sushi they had real crab.
I must say I was impressed and loved the Sushi.when I tasted both rolls they both
Tasted incredibly awesome.
Not bad for a Kansas Native.
We will come again when we come to visit San Jose.“

“Se come súper delicioso en Akita-Sushi El mejor Sushi 🍣 de San Jose. Vengan con toda su familia, Aquí los esperamos.😊😊 Lli“

“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“

“Too much salt in the food :-( They should remeasure the salt contents (serve less salt) on each items like the meat, noodle, rice, and soup base, before combining to serve it. The price for the Takoyaki was reasonable and the service person was helpful.“

“Awesome take out live them“

“I've tried several Sizzling Lunch locations in different cities but it's the first time I've visited this one. It was on a busy Sunday so there was no to available tables, so our party of 4 walked in, signed up for the waiting list, and in about 15 minutes the text that our table is ready came in.
We were seated and ordered our food, which came out very fast. It was hot, delicious, and we were very happy with the service. The fries were absolutely amazon tasting and became my favorite appetizers. The main courses were also good and we had a really nice lunch.
The food was very filling and the ambiance of the restaurant was very welcoming“

“Most restaurants located next to supermarkets tend to have good food. I give the food 9/10, it would have been a perfect score but the salad was old and still served. It was the brown old, and bitter salad that no one wants to eat. The dressing on the salad was so good gobbled it down.

Parking: Parking is crazy on weekends and during mealtimes“

“Fresh poke bowl made as you order.“

“Its my first time in this place. And i really love it with your food at its best! Perfect! ❤️👍“

“Excellent food and service!“

“This is not dine in restaurant. But a take out place. They share the space with another restaurant. So don't expect to come in to sit & eat. Place is beaten down & looks bit shady. They have cameras for security measure however.

Sushi here is very tasty and not super expensive as well. They give you the food within ten minutes of ordering. There are plenty of options available(for various price points) and would recommend to try.“

“I recently tried this place to see if it’s an option to include in my sushi restaurant rotation, and I was really pleased! I will admit, I originally went here because of the good reviews combined with their decent health score.

Their rolls are really fresh and pretty large in size. It’s not quite authentic Japanese, but I actually like the Phun different sushi roll options. There are options to also customize and edit. Your Sushi roll, which I really appreciate. I would definitely come back here again!“

“Best sushi in the bay for sure!! Maybe best sushi in the whole CA. for the price and quality, it was so good. The hand rolls are packed with fish, and the unagi was delicious. They definitely don’t skimp out on good ingredients, and everything was cooked to perfection. The fish was super fresh and plentiful. Would definitely recommend!“