Gombei Japanese - San Jose

Been going to Gombei for over 10 years and it’s easily the best Japanese restaurant in Japan town. Awesome quick service and food is delicious and reasonable. This place is a must if you are in the area! Cash only!

Delicious food and very attentive service. Very tasty tofu and teriyaki tofu set. Tastes very home-style to me! Would definitely come back. Still tastes awesome even after many years.

Good value and also good if you like that “home cooking” style Japanese food. Nov 26, 2022 update: Been here many times for dinner but this was the first time for lunch. It’s pretty much the same menu but I think a bit cheaper. Spicy chicken was good, especially with the rice. Miso soup good and I like the iceberg lettuce salad with the creamy dressing. All this for $13. We also had the fried mackerel with steak combo. This was one of the specials on the white board menu in the back. I think it was $19. Service always friendly and fast here.

My parents have been going to the location in Menlo Park since before I was born and they were even married. It's a long time family favorite for good value Japanese food. I grew up eating there all the time and finally got a chance to come to the San Jose location after ours closed down a few years ago. The Gombei dinner is always a good option for variety. Also check the special entrees and sides on the board.

Two ladies working there always boldly ask for tips for take out orders. One day I was not in the mood to tip the lady who used to be rude. She yelled No tip?! and rolled her eyes. The new owner is good, but the ladies working are definitely the rudest and condescending people I ever encountered. I won 't go in if these two ladies are there.