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Relaxed eatery focusing on generous portions of hearty fare like udon, teriyaki & rice bowls.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 193 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 279-4311
Website: http://gombei.com/
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Reviews
TCD
Gombei in Japantown San Jose has been one of my longtime favorites — I’ve been coming here for over 25 years, and the food has always been consistently great. It’s one of those rare places that truly stands the test of time.
The fried stuffed tofu is hands down my absolute favorite dish here — it’s so good and something I always look forward to ordering. The teriyaki is also very solid and never disappoints.
The staff are incredibly quick — impressively so — and always pleasant and helpful. What makes it even more special is that some of the staff have been working here for as long as I’ve been dining here, which is always great to see and adds to the welcoming, familiar atmosphere.
Gombei is a true Japantown classic with great food, fast service, and a lot of heart. Highly recommended.
… moreThe fried stuffed tofu is hands down my absolute favorite dish here — it’s so good and something I always look forward to ordering. The teriyaki is also very solid and never disappoints.
The staff are incredibly quick — impressively so — and always pleasant and helpful. What makes it even more special is that some of the staff have been working here for as long as I’ve been dining here, which is always great to see and adds to the welcoming, familiar atmosphere.
Gombei is a true Japantown classic with great food, fast service, and a lot of heart. Highly recommended.
Katie M
Got here right at 5pm on a Tuesday when they opened and it never got super busy (we left around 7pm). The staff was kind and quick to assist with any requests. The food also came out pretty fast and was DELICIOUS! The perfect fix for my curry craving
… moreNate Ulsh
Really great local owned business in the heart of Japantown. Definitely a cozy, homestyle ambiance that creates an authentic experience. Very fast service, amicable staff ready to serve delicious plates. Salmon was fantastic with side salad, soup and rice. Price to portions was great. Paid meter parking outside.
… moreBehnoush d
I really enjoyed the beef, it was cooked medium, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious! The service was great as well. The only downside is that seating is limited, so you may need to wait for a table. If you don’t go over the weekend you should be fine
… moreG Lee
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.
June 2025 update: Still dang good!
October 2025 update: Gombei in Japantown is my go-to spot for homestyle Japanese comfort food. They’ve been around a long time, and it shows in the consistently tasty food. I enjoyed the pork cutlet donburi most this time, but the fish kama and chicken cutlet + spicy chicken combo were also solid picks from my party.
The vibe is cozy and unpretentious, the portions generous, and the service friendly even when it’s busy. Daily specials on the handwritten board add some fun variety, making it a reliable, no-fuss spot whenever you’re craving good neighborhood Japanese food.
… moreNov 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.
June 2025 update: Still dang good!
October 2025 update: Gombei in Japantown is my go-to spot for homestyle Japanese comfort food. They’ve been around a long time, and it shows in the consistently tasty food. I enjoyed the pork cutlet donburi most this time, but the fish kama and chicken cutlet + spicy chicken combo were also solid picks from my party.
The vibe is cozy and unpretentious, the portions generous, and the service friendly even when it’s busy. Daily specials on the handwritten board add some fun variety, making it a reliable, no-fuss spot whenever you’re craving good neighborhood Japanese food.
DANNY LIN
It’s been quite a few years since we came here and we were really glad that the quality of the home cooked style dishes are still as outstanding as before. Stuffed tofu was an unique take on such homey food. Prices are still very reasonable. Definitely need to come back soon for all those specials also. Two thumbs up.
… moreFred Link
Great comfort food and atmosphere. Drink the hot tea on a cold day. I was very satisfied with my Gombei special lunch and gyoza. Oh the grilled makerel . I was too full to add more croquettes (potato, grd beef,onion), cutlette&curry…an udon well next time
… moreKwak Family
Ample amount of food. Unfortunately, the taste was not so good. Tuna sashima appeared to be from frozen pack and not freshly aged type. It also had some fishy smell and taste. The fish was either not so fresh or the knife used to cut had some residuals of the fish cut prior to mine. The chicken teriyaki was okay, though it also had analogous fishy taste. The grilled mackerel also had fishy taste (lingering afterward) that indicated that the fish was likely not so fresh. We were disappointed somewhat…
… morerichard aparicio
If you are looking for a home style, Japanese food, then this is the place to go. They always have new chef specials on the wall, and just all around all of the food here is good. The staff are always friendly and smiling. I love this place!
… moreEdmond Tong
Been a long time since I ate here!! Walking into this place brings lots of happy memories. Food was delicious!!
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