Best Japanese Restaurants in San Jose

Price: Moderate (88)Price: Expensive (48)Price: Very Expensive (19)

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1. Ozumo Santana Row

4.3

Awesome(441)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Jose

Booked 19 times today

Ozumo Santana Row, located in Silicon Valley, is a top-notch Japanese restaurant attracting praises for its vast menu, exceptional service, and the quality of its dishes. Ample positive reviews highlight the freshness of the sushi and sashimi, flavor-packed dishes like the Beef tartar, Sautéed king trumpet mushrooms, and the well-executed Black cod entree. The restaurant's extensive list of beverages including Japanese whisky and traditional Junmai Ginjo enhances the dining experience. Gluten-free options and understanding towards dietary needs are also lauded. As one reviewer puts it, "Amazing food and service…One of the best we ever had."

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2. Gyu-Kaku - San Jose

3.7

Very Good(131)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Jose

Booked 22 times today

Gyu-Kaku in San Jose, well-known for its delightful Japanese BBQ or Yakiniku, consistently earns high praise for its top-grade quality meat and flavorsome food. Patrons emphasize the enjoyment of cooking their food, making the dining experience fun and engaging. Located conveniently on San Pedro Street in Downtown San Jose, it's commended for its ambiance, making it a suitable spot for hanging out and having great conversations without unnecessary background noise. Despite some issues with being short-staffed at times, customers have noted the staff's incredible efforts to ensure top-notch service. With its excellent customer service and superior food quality, Gyu-Kaku has become a must-visit Japanese restaurant in San Jose.

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3. Kyoto Palace Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1985)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Campbell

Booked 24 times today

Kyoto Palace Restaurant consistently serves up good vibes and great Japanese cuisine. Multiple reviews commend the "exceptional service," describing the staff as "attentive" and "friendly." The dining experience is a family-friendly treat, with ones commending the restaurant's ambiance, with the chefs described as "entertaining" and "energetic." The quality of their Japanese food, featuring favorites like teriyaki chicken, shrimp and stir-fry chicken rice, is rated as "excellent," "fresh," and "cooked to perfection." Many reviewers also emphasized the generous portions and fair prices. With its strong customer satisfaction record, Kyoto Palace has earned its reputation as the "best Japanese restaurant in town."

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4. Momosan Ramen & Sake San Jose

4.2

Awesome(58)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • San Jose

Booked 8 times today

At Momosan Santana Row, noodles are front and center but now next to them are Chef’s newly developed take on Momosan dishes for San Jose’s premier eat, work, live and play destination at 378 Santana Row. Whether ramen or sake, you’ll realize it’s quality you can only find dining with an Iron Chef.

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5. Pacific Catch - Campbell

4.6

Exceptional(2811)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Campbell

Booked 22 times today

Pacific Catch - Campbell is renowned for its exceptionally fresh and delicious seafood, consistently praised by diners for its quality and variety. With rave reviews applauding their creative fusion of Western and Asian flavors, the restaurant offers an expansive menu featuring sushi, fresh fish, and an array of seafood delicacies. Customers routinely commend the excellent service, cozy ambiance and the reasonable prices. The freshness of the seafood and salads is frequently highlighted, with one review stating, "Seafood was excellent at reasonable prices". Another reviewer recommended the restaurant for its "great options for sushi, seafood, burgers and fresh fish. Service and food was amazing". This gem in Campbell is a must-visit for seafood lovers.

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6. MIZU Sushi Bar & Grill - San Jose

4.5

Awesome(794)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Jose

Booked 6 times today

MIZU Sushi Bar & Grill in San Jose is celebrated for its top-tier Japanese cuisine. The reviews are testament to its consistent quality of food and service - "the food is great here!" and "excellent Chirashi and signature rolls." The restaurant doesn't stick to conventional culinary norms and displays a creative, even imaginative edge to its menu. Yet, it ensures the authenticity of the food with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The customers appreciate not only the great food but also the excellent service, with comments like "service was outstanding" and "servers are gracious." The atmosphere is pleasant, making MIZU a popular choice for celebrations and group outings. Its recognition as the "best Japanese restaurant in Silicon Valley" cements its status in the local culinary scene.

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7. Benihana - Cupertino, CA

4.2

Awesome(4727)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Cupertino

Booked 88 times today

Benihana in Cupertino, CA is an exceptional choice for high-quality Japanese cuisine. Customers consistently rave about the "delicious" food and the entertaining chefs, who not only showcase their skills but also add a touch of comedy and magic to the dining experience. Many reviews highlight the excellent customer service, underlining the team's attentiveness and care. Patrons especially love celebrating special occasions at Benihana, mentioning the lively atmosphere and fun birthday traditions. Even regular visitors seem never to tire of the experience, with one stating, "Try it out and you'll come back over and over again." This restaurant continues to exceed expectations, marking itself as one of the best Japanese culinary experiences in Cupertino.

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8. Alexander's Steakhouse - Cupertino

4.7

Exceptional(3293)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Cupertino

Booked 30 times today

Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino comes highly recommended for exceptional steakhouse cuisine. Patrons hail the restaurant's broad offerings from bread and crackers to main entrees, side dishes, and desserts as "outstanding", with "unique" mentions for items like burnt marshmallow ice cream and grape cotton candy. Highlighted for its exceptional service, attuned to making guests feel special and attended to, Alexander's is a favored choice for celebrations, from birthdays to anniversaries to holiday family gatherings. The menu is commended for its creative presentations, and its beef offerings, whether prime rib or steak, receive significant acclaim. The restaurant is consistently described as "excellent", "memorable", and "worth the price", and a "must-visit" for its atmosphere and food quality.

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9. Gyu-Kaku - Cupertino, CA

4.8

Exceptional(882)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Cupertino

Booked 26 times today

Gyu-Kaku in Cupertino, CA, consistently receives glowing reviews for its authentic Japanese cuisine. With the similarity of its dining experience to that of Tokyo, this restaurant is highly recommended for its delicious and generously seasoned meats, alongside excellent service. According to numerous reviews, the quality of food and service is consistent, and the unique cooking style, reminiscent of an authentic Japanese barbecue called yakiniku, enhances the dining experience. Customers highlighted the importance of taking time to enjoy the flavors, as is traditionally done in Japan. Various reviews also praise the eatery for its friendly and helpful servers alongside a spacious and safe location with easy parking. The restaurant is a favorite among locals, with some customers visiting on a weekly basis, signifying the restaurant's popularity and the quality of its offerings.

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10. Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Saratoga

Booked 1 time today

We, Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki, deliver the experience of “kaiseki ryori,” a type of Japanese fine dining which historically developed to be served in the Japanese tea room. The tea room, as a space, symbolizes the home of the Japanese tea ceremony, a simple yet transformative experience offering a pause in time to appreciate the seemingly small experience of sharing tea. As such, we’ve designed both the architecture and the experience, to condense an infinite expanse into an extremely small space.The space is designed sans distracting elements. Lighting will be subtle and architectural details are clean yet warm. Designed to allow dishes to remain the focal point of the experience, our space represents the endless potential for an intimate dining experience that continues to linger on pallet and in mind well after the end.

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