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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1521 reviews

What User likes about Kubota:
I enjoy Japanese cuisine and have visited many Japanese restaurants, giving me plenty to compare. Overall, this place was quite good. The atmosphere was beautiful, resembling various locations in Japan both inside and out. The standout dish we had was the beer short ribs with adobo sauce; the meat was cooked to perfection. The other dishes were just average, though. I would consider returning, but I wouldn't say it w... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 8 reviews

Best Sushi Restaurant in Japan City! Really fresh fish and dishes are so tasteful.

Atmosphere and service are excellent, food is okay- could be better. Good place for family gathering. Price is on the higher side.

One of the best japanese restaurants in San Jose. Ramen is old school shoyu flavored and really good.

Good Japanese restaurant if you wanna take your Japanese colleagues or costomers for business lunch/dinner. Good collection of sake and soju as well. Vegetarian...

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Food was a bit pricey but it was delicious. Good place to go for important occasions. It also gets packed real quick.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 551 reviews
Stephen
22.07.2023 - 01:18

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here as well as the authentic food. The decor and design, inside and out was amazing. The food options were excellent, offering...

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Chris
22.07.2023 - 01:18

I really enjoy Japanese cuisine, so I visit quite a few Japanese restaurants and have plenty to compare. Overall, this place was quite good. The atmosphere was...

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mariya
22.07.2023 - 01:18

Oh my gosh... Yes, yes, yes! I just moved into the neighborhood and discovered this little gem. I've been there three times in two weeks, and I always sit at th...

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Monique
22.07.2023 - 01:18

The best sushi restaurant in Japan Town! The fish is incredibly fresh, and the dishes are packed with flavor.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 452 reviews
Lindsay
29.09.2023 - 12:25

The fish at this restaurant is consistently fresh, and they offer simple but well-balanced pairings for their sushi. My personal favorite is the sashimi, thanks...

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amy
29.09.2023 - 12:25

I visited this restaurant for a birthday celebration dinner and everything was outstanding. The venue features a bar and offers outdoor seating. The ambiance ha...

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Olee
29.09.2023 - 12:25

4.7 stars. With excellent food quality, ample space for large groups, free parking in downtown Little Tokyo, and speedy service, this restaurant truly stands ou...

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Menuism
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews
MaryN
04.08.2023 - 15:18

We both chose dishes from the specials menu. My friend ordered the udon special, which came with a side salad and spicy tuna, while I opted for a bento box feat...

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shpladaow
04.08.2023 - 15:18

This is hands down my favorite dining spot in San Jose's Japantown. Think of it as an upscale version of Gombei, since Kubota was founded by the same owner. Whi...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 508 reviews

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