Gombei – Japanese
Gombei serves as a bustling sanctuary of Japanese comfort, where the air is thick with the sweet, savory aroma of caramelizing teriyaki glazes and the satisfying sizzle of golden-fried cutlets. Diners find warmth in hearty plates of tender beef yakiniku and salt-kissed broiled mackerel, each dish capturing the soulful, unpretentious essence of a traditional home-cooked meal.
193, Jackson Street, San Jose, CA, 95112 +14082794311 http://gombei.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Gombei
Dairy-Free at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce w/ Pork Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet and Nimono. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce w/ Pork Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet and Nimono. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Shrimp Udon, Oyako Don and Nimono. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Udon, Chicken Teriyaki & Deep Fried Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki & Tuna Sashimi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Cutlet and Spicy Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Cutlet, Spicy Chicken and Curry Sauce w/ Vegetable. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Cutlet and Spicy Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gombei
Gombei in San Jose has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce w/ Tofu, Vegetable w/ Tofu (Yasai-Dofu) and Fried Stuffed Tofu (1 pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gombei
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken w/ Tofu (Tori-Dofu) | 7.6 g | 85.9 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki & Tuna Sashimi | 15.6 g | 83.7 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki & Pork Cutlet | 28.4 g | 76 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki & Deep Fried Shrimp | 15.8 g | 65.8 g |
| Chicken Cutlet Don | 12.9 g | 64.4 g |
| Chicken Nan Ban | 56.9 g | 57.1 g |
| Beef Yakiniku Don | 0 g | 56.6 g |
| Beef Teriyaki Don | 46.9 g | 56.1 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki & Deep Fried Calamari | 34 g | 51.8 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Tofu | 17.2 g | 49.8 g |
| Vegetable w/ Tofu (Yasai-Dofu) | 11.1 g | 49.3 g |
| Spicy Chicken & Panko Oyster | 14.2 g | 48.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Dinner Entrees
- Chicken Teriyaki - $16.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki - $19.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Yakiniku - $19.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Mackerel - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nan Ban - $17 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet - $17 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Seafood Mix - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Combinations
- Chicken Teriyaki & Deep Fried Shrimp - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Deep Fried Calamari - $20 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Pork Cutlet - $20 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Croquette - $20 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Tofu - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Tuna Sashimi - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Deep Fried Shrimp - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Deep Fried Calamari - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Pork Cutlet - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Croquette - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Fried Tofu - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Tuna Sashimi - $27 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gombei Dinner Special - $19: pork cutlet, croquette, and your choice of chicken teriyaki or broiled mackerel Available at: dinner
Donburi (Rice Bowls)
- Chicken Teriyaki Don - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet Don - $16.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyako Don - $16.5 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Don - $19.5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Yakiniku Don - $19.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet Don - $16.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry
- Curry Sauce w/ Pork Cutlet - $18.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Sauce w/ Chicken Cutlet - $18.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Sauce w/ Panko Shrimp - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Sauce w/ Tofu - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Sauce w/ Vegetable - $17 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nabe (Hot Pot)
- Beef w/ Tofu (Beef-Dofu) - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken w/ Tofu (Tori-Dofu) - $20 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable w/ Tofu (Yasai-Dofu) - $19.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Nabe (Yosenabe) - $22 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon Noodles
- Vegetable Tofu Udon - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Udon - $15.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Udon - $15.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Udon - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Udon - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Fried Gyoza - $8.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquette (2 pc) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nimono - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Stuffed Tofu (1 pc) - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken w/ Vinegar & Tartar Sauce - $11.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
Today's Specials
- Poki Sashimi & Fried Chicken w/ Vinegar & Tartar Sauce - $21 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Yakiniku & Panko Spanish Mackerel - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken & Panko Oyster - $20 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nimono & Grilled Salmon & Pike Mackerel - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cod Kama & Fried Stuffed Tofu - $24 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Gombei
- Is Gombei dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gombei has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curry Sauce w/ Pork Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet and Nimono.
- What can I eat at Gombei on a dairy-free diet?
- Curry Sauce w/ Pork Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet and Nimono carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gombei have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Curry Sauce w/ Tofu and Vegetable w/ Tofu (Yasai-Dofu).
- Is Gombei gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gombei?
- Chicken w/ Tofu (Tori-Dofu), at roughly 85.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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