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 Upscale Japanese Destinations
San Jose’s dining scene features a premier selection of upscale Japanese restaurants that offer everything from refined sushi to interactive steakhouse experiences. You can enjoy the elegant atmospheres of Sanraku Sushi and Ozumo or gather for a memorable meal at Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse and Ichika. This collection showcases the city's most sophisticated spots for authentic flavors and high-end service, making it easy to find the perfect destination for your next special occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in San Jose | Upscale 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.
