Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Japantown, San Jose

Beau B. • February 24, 2020Best pizza and San Jose!

Zakk D. • August 15, 2011Cheap, good sushi right in the heart of Japantown. The Paradise Roll is great and cannot be missed!

Rei Alexandra A. • January 6, 2016Great Japanese comfort food. I love the counter. Don't forget the specials in Whiteboard.

Ron T. • October 30, 2013Best shave ice in Japantown. Great dessert and meal crepes, along with expresso/coffee. Cash only.

Kat F. • January 3, 2015My favorite shaved ice place. Milk flavor with ice cream. 👌 Only available during summer though

Amber T. • July 1, 2019My new go-to, outdoor cappuccino spot 😘

Chris W. • March 5, 2020Shakes and sundaes are always excellent.

Darla S. • February 1, 2010If the ika fry is available, definitely get it!

Adrian L. • June 14, 2016Fantastic kaiten (conveyer belt) sushi spot. Prepares nigiri on demand, great value.

Maddy C. • March 5, 2017Good island vibes in San Jose JTown. Huge portions (see my Loco Moco) and good beer selection. 🤙🏼

Amiram M. • June 5, 2013Sizzling bowls are the best, get one with kimchi

Anthony Y. • September 13, 2014Nice place to get a hearty meal before bopping over to 7 Bamboo across the street (or other local institutions). Enjoyed the hell out of my burrito. I'll be back!

Vicki T. • April 17, 2023My all time fave poke place! Super fresh ingredients and unique combos. Definitely makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii.

Warren L. • November 1, 2013Katsu lunch is a great deal, better than dinner deal for sure. Zaru Soba is very fresh. Veggie Roll is super tasty.

Marcus P. • August 21, 2011Chicken salad is where its at!

Megan W. • July 4, 2021The best mochi egg puffs! Had the original. Must try!

Tânia R. • October 12, 2016Poke bowl, sashimi, udon. Fish is always fresh and good. My favorite place for sushi in the South Bay. Also relation quality/price is awesome.

Nicki L. • May 14, 2017Wow! Perfect crunchy skin kurobuta! (baby size Japanese sausage - tastes like hot dog and chicken apple with smoothness of polish) at Sat around 5pm. Never had sausage skin crackled so perfectly!

Alex S. • October 15, 2010the pumpkin pancakes are AMAZING! eat them just like the sign says, with the whipped topping and some old fashioned syrup. YUM!

Fatin A. • December 26, 2018Tried their tempura and rice, it’s delicious, salmon was good too. Reasonable price

Content Magazine • April 8, 2012Karaoke slots and seating fill up fast, so plan on heading over early to make sure you can get a chance to showcase your talents!

Alan J. • September 20, 2017We always split the dinner box, spicy chicken and sashimi with chicken katsu.... so good

Gnat B. • August 3, 2019Thirsty Thursdays = 10% off all drinks. Get your Bubbies here!

Tammy N. • February 9, 2016The fish balls have pork inside - yesssssssss so much better than the fish roe ones