Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Miyakko, Sanraku Sushi and Goku Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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San Jose's Cheap Japanese Destinations
San Jose offers a vibrant landscape of affordable dining options for those craving authentic East Asian flavors without the high price tag. This collection highlights a diverse range of Japanese and Chinese favorites, from steaming bowls of noodles at Marufuku Ramen and Myzen Ramen to fresh rolls at Goku Sushi and Akita Sushi. Whether you are looking for a quick bento box from Sumiya Bento, a unique snack at Umai Savory Hot Dogs, or a comforting hot pot experience at Boiling Point, these local gems provide satisfying meals for any budget.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Japanese Restaurants in San Jose | Cheap Japanese Food
- Miyakko · rated 4/5: iyakko" or "M.
- Sanraku Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Goku Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Nagi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Akita Sushi · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kamakura · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas: Japanese.
- Rokko: Japanese.
- One Pot Shabu Shabu: Japanese.
- Myzen Ramen: Japanese.
- Harumi Sushi: Japanese.
- Gaku Yakitori: Japanese.
- Dan Izakaya Restaurant: Japanese.
- Sumiya Bento: Japanese.
- Sushi Confidential: Japanese.
- Sushi Maru: Japanese.
- Shabuway San Jose: Japanese.
- Gombei: Japanese.
- Kumako Den: Japanese.
- HiroNori: Japanese.
- Ozumo: Japanese.
- Marufuku Ramen: Japanese.
- Boiling Point: Chinese.
- RāwASF: Japanese.
- Umai Savory Hot Dogs Grill & Beer: Japanese.
- Marufuku Ramen: Japanese.
- tōno coffee project: Japanese.
- Urban Ritual: Japanese.
- Poké House: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
