GOMBEI
193 Jackson Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Directions
Since 1984
Here’s The Deal:
Gombei is a relaxed eatery focusing on generous portions of hearty fare like udon, teriyaki & rice bowls. Their bento boxes also come with miso soup and a salad. Gombei is an original Japanese restaurant located in Japantown, San Jose. The staff is super friendly and checks if you need anything. Arguably one of the best food options in Japantown, this place fills up quickly. The menu comes with teriyaki, udon, tempura, curries, donburi, and sashimi. Their Combination Lunch includes chicken teriyaki and deep-fried shrimp, chicken teriyaki and tuna sashimi & chicken teriyaki and deep-fried calamari. They serve three locations within California.
SPECIALTY:
Spicy Chicken, Croquette, Beef Yakiniku, Broiled Mackerel, Salmon Teriyaki, Deep Fried Seafood Mix, Pork/Chicken Cutlet, Chicken/Beef Teriyaki Don, Beef Yakiniku Don, Oyako Don, Beef Don, Pork Cutlet Don, Udon: Vegetable, Kitsune, Chicken, Pork, Beef, Shrimp, Fried Tofu & Cold Tofu
Price: Lunch Menu Starts from $11
Combination Lunch Starts from $12
Donburi Starts from $10.75
Curry Rice Starts from $9.25
Udon Noodles Starts from $10.25
Combination Lunch Starts from $12
Donburi Starts from $10.75
Curry Rice Starts from $9.25
Udon Noodles Starts from $10.25
Side Orders Starts from $4.50
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HOUSE OF GENJI
1335 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Directions
Since 1971
Here’s The Deal:
House of Genji offers cooked-to-order Japanese teppanyaki prepared tableside, with fried rice & sushi. It is a wonderful place to go with family. House of Genji is a unique restaurant and an enjoyable place to go and have a Japanese-style dinner served to you while all of your food is cooked right in front of you. All the cooks put on a great show while cooking and getting all the patrons involved in the cooking experience. They do offer a nice complimentary meal for birthdays. You can order food from the cocktail lounge.
SPECIALTY:
Pepper Beef Teriyaki, Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, New York Steak, Filet Mignon, Vegetable Platter, Tekka-Maki, Kappa Maki, California, Tuna, Cucumber, Spicy Tuna, Smoked Salmon, Philly Roll, Ahi Tataki, Tofu, Asian Fusion Chicken & Seaweed Salad
Price: Lunch Starts from $9.25
Dinner Combo Starts from $38.5
Sushi Rolls Starts from $4.25
Sashimi Starts from $8.25
Main Starts from $2.75
Dinner Combo Starts from $38.5
Sushi Rolls Starts from $4.25
Sashimi Starts from $8.25
Main Starts from $2.75
Dessert Starts from $2.95
Side Orders Starts from $2.5
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MINATO JAPANESE CUISINE
617 North 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Directions
Since 1980
Here’s The Deal:
Minato is one of those rare Japanese restaurants that specialize in donburi, udon, and lunch plates. It is a family-friendly restaurant more casual in decor, which is also reflected in its very reasonable prices. Minato Japanese Restaurant offers sushi, udon, katsu, and more at a no-frills spot with booth seating & a wall of customer photos. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The customers can savor their Special Lunch Box Combinations. Gene's Special: Unagi Don or Mini Chirashi with Tempura Udon. You can get minato dinner box for $15.99. If you go to this place once, then you'll come back regularly.
SPECIALTY:
Hiyayakko, Ohitashi, Kamaboko, Shioyaki, Tsukemono, Sunomono, Edamame, Croquettes, Nasu Agedashi, Gyoza, Sashimi, Yu Dofu, Teriyaki Spareribs, Tempura, Chilled Mussels, California/Tekka/Shrimp Tempura Roll, Katsu/Oyako/Unagi Don, Nabeyaki Udon, Tempura Udon, Plain Udon, Sukiyaki, Tori Mizutaki & Chicken Teriyaki
Price: Special Lunch Boxes Starts from $13.25
Entrees Starts from $11.99
House Specials Starts from $13.99
Steamer Baskets Starts from $13.99
Donburi Starts from $12.99
Entrees Starts from $11.99
House Specials Starts from $13.99
Steamer Baskets Starts from $13.99
Donburi Starts from $12.99
Udon Starts from $7.99
Side Orders Starts from $1.50
Sushi Starts from $5.99
Child's Lunch Starts from $6.99