Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

1. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火

7.6
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Strawberry Park · 136 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: Spicy Miso Ramen is amazing! Lots of Japanese people come here, which means it's authentic. The line during lunch is long.

Don O.Don Okuda: Authentic ramen experience, right down to the long line.

Giovanna M.Giovanna Morandi: Authentic ramen. Simple, genuine and tasty.

Gio Cha Duc Huong Sandwich is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

2. Gio Cha Duc Huong Sandwich

9.2
1020 Story Rd, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central San Jose · 11 tips and reviews

Miroslav V.Miroslav Voda: Bahn mi sandwiches are really authentic and so tasty 🤤👍

GloGlo: SO many yummy filling options! Sells baguettes and pate too!

RossRoss: Buy 4 large sandwiches get 1 Free.

Layang Layang is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

3. Layang Layang

7.7
1480 S De Anza Blvd (at Sharon Dr), San Jose, CA
Malay Restaurant · West Valley · 37 tips and reviews

David C.David Chew: Egg chow fun and rojak are very authentic Singaporean

V C.V C: Pretty authentic Malaysian dishes - Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Roti Perata. Quality is sometimes a bit off but prob the best option in south bay.

Ronald W.Ronald Wong: Get the roti bread as an appetizer. It's delicious!

Bun Bo Hue An Nam is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

4. Bun Bo Hue An Nam

7.7
740 Story Rd Ste 3, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central San Jose · 47 tips and reviews

S L.S L.: Terrible service but their Bún Bò Huế is the most authentic and the best you can find in a 50-mile radius.

Wendy O.Wendy Ouyang: First ox penis ever in the bun bo hue with pizzle. Authentic food and authentic feeling. Plus, food came in less than five minutes !

Stephanie C.Stephanie Chan: Jackfruit smoothie is so fresh here! Must try :)

Must Be Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

5. Must Be Thai

8.3
3143 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Winchester Blvd), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Al B.Al B.: A lot more authentic dishes from region to region are here!

NanaNana: Pleasantly surprised by this small joint. Super authentic! Loved the Branzini and papaya salad!

J S.J S: Would order Tom yum fried rice and khao YUM again.

Kenzo Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

6. Kenzo Sushi

7.8
5465 Snell Ave (btwn Giuffrida Ave. & Ave Del Roble), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Mackenzie P.Mackenzie P.: Great Japanese food and cozy atmosphere. Even when it was practically empty it felt lively and authentic!

RachelleRachelle: The all you can eat is worth it. Love the lobster roll and jalapeno bomb!!

Polina S.Polina Slavin: Fantastic sushi. Pace yourself and enjoy the all you can eat sushi.

Okayama Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

7. Okayama Sushi

7.9
565 N 6th St #A (btwn Jackson & Empire), San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Japantown · 26 tips and reviews

ANVl 2.ANVl 22: Small authentic restaurant in Japantown. Good choice of food. I like ikura nigiri and 49 roll (a little bit spicy roll). Friendly service. Free miso soup - good bonus..)))

Irina M.Irina Max: Lunch bento box was very good! Fresh salmon and green tea cheesecake 👍☺️

PaulinaPaulina: Too much wasabi with the nigiri :(

New Krung Thai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

8. New Krung Thai Restaurant

8.1
580 N Winchester Blvd (at Forest Ave.), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · Cory · 65 tips and reviews

Phil C.Phil C.: The Thai food isn't exactly the most authentic (catered to American tastes), but despite the the food still is delicious and the ambiance is energetic. I'd go here again... And I have!

Rachel C.Rachel C.: Red curry with veggies and tofu extra spicy = super yummy!

Rod C.Rod Cotton: OMG it's so loud here for dinner. You can't even have a conversation ...

Kazoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

9. Kazoo

7.9
250 Jackson St, San Jose, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Japantown · 30 tips and reviews

Tam P.Tam P: Amazing rolls, very authentic and the little floating boats with the sushi add a nice touch. Food was good an inexpensive, highly recommended!

Zakk D.Zakk DeVine: Cheap, good sushi right in the heart of Japantown. The Paradise Roll is great and cannot be missed!

noah k.noah kagan: super cheap sushi

Phở Kim Long is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

10. Phở Kim Long

8.2
2082 N Capitol Ave (at Trimble Rd.), San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

DarkDark: Pho tai is amazing! The broth is very flavorful

Vi H.Vi Ha: Get the bun rieu oc! Delicious!

tiffa l.tiffa l: they have the biggest portion ever. bun cha dong xuan is good here

Jade China Chinese Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

11. Jade China Chinese Food

8.7
2524 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Berryessa · 16 tips and reviews

John S.John Sevilla: Combination chow mein and walnut shrimp. Best one-two combo!

Peter R.Peter Regindin: Best chinese fast food in N. San Jose

John C.John Chang: Salt and pepper spare ribs!

Thien Long is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

12. Thien Long

7.6
3005 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Evergreen · 23 tips and reviews

AvaAva: very affordable, authentic, and delicious!

Danika W.Danika Wheeler: Good vegetarian options: pho and ban xeo 👍🏼👍🏼

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Get the catfish and make spring rolls yourself!

Hue Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

13. Hue Restaurant

8.7
3005 Silver Creek Rd #190 (at King Rd), San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Evergreen · 11 tips and reviews

Steven C.Steven Chan: Bun Bo Hue is pretty tasty. Flavours are complex, although some say the lemon grass is a little over powering. The oxtail is cooked perfectly. Banh Beo- so delightful with the pork crackling! Yes!

Nam N.Nam Nguyen: Bánh bèo is so delicious.

Veronica .Veronica 🦁: Yummy bun bo hue, bun rieu, and banh bot loc

Thanh Huong is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

14. Thanh Huong

7.6
2050 N Capitol Ave (btwn Autumnvale Dr & Northwood Dr), San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Tom A.Tom A: Everything is great here. The flavors are delicious and food authentic for sure. The best bread I've found for the sandwiches.

Tom A.Tom A: Had lemongrass tofu over noodles. Delicious but so is everything I've had. My friend and I were discussing the authenticity of the food.

Tom A.Tom A: Ok. This place has the best bread anywhere! I love the sandwich choices.

Tofoo Com Chay is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Jose.

15. Tofoo Com Chay

7.8
388 E Santa Clara St (at 9th St), San Jose, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 30 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah Than: I love the pho here more than my homemade authentic vietnamese pho. Not to mention it's vegan! It will blow your tastebuds away, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Angie-Dynamo G.Angie-Dynamo Garnica: Spicy noodle soup cures hangovers, colds and hunger! ! Its the perfect remedy... and Ben, the owner is a sweetheart

Sasha B.Sasha Bear: Not a vegan myself, but I dig it. The Kabobs are pretty tasty and the staff is incredibly awesome. They also have desserts.