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Best Sushi in San Jose — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

2 still tasting…

by overall quality

Harry is still tasting

Ten places. Ten minutes. Real research.

09:59

Remaining

Google Places10 / 10
Ratings, hours, price, phone
TripAdvisor8 / 10
Cross-checking the tourist side
Yelp10 / 10
10 of 10 have a Yelp rating — others aren't on Yelp
Michelin Guide10 / 10
Stars and Bib Gourmand listings
OpenTable10 / 10
1 of 10 have a diner rating
Facebook10 / 10
1 of 10 have a page rating
Foursquare10 / 10
City-guide ratings
Zomato10 / 10
Ratings, where covered
Socials10 / 10
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok handles

Most search tools dump a list and call it a night. Harry reads each source, spots the disagreements, and re-ranks as the data lands.

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Rank 1.
Sumi Sushi
japanese · sushi · San Jose
sumi sushi nails the fundamentals—fresh fish, proper technique, and they don't overthink it. best value sushi in this batch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(508)Yelp4.5(248)2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Sushi Confidential Willow Glen
sushi · catering-service · San Jose
solid all-around execution with consistent ratings across platforms. good if you want reliable sushi without surprises.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.6T3.9Y4.6MSOT4.1
Google4.6(178)Yelp4.6(248)Tripadvisor3.9(17)OpenTable4.1(16)
Warningtripadvisor's notably lower score suggests some inconsistency—hit or miss depending on timing.
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Rank 3.
SUSHI KOYA
japanese · asian · San Jose
tripadvisor loves it (4.8), which usually means they're doing something right with quality. solid takeaway option too.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.5T4.8Y4.3MS
Google4.5(624)Yelp4.3(887)Tripadvisor4.8(4)
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Rank 4.
Sushi Pro
japanese · sushi · San Jose
consistent mid-80s ratings across the board. competent sushi spot that won't disappoint.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.5T4.0Y4.2MS
Google4.5(431)Yelp4.2(469)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 5.
Minato Japanese Restaurant
japanese · San Jose
minato's broader japanese menu means they're not just coasting on sushi—actual kitchen range.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 13:15G4.5T4.3Y4.1MS
Google4.5(811)Yelp4.1(1.1k)Tripadvisor4.3(52)
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Rank 6.
Fuji
sushi · japanese · San Jose
fuji's got strong tripadvisor backing (4.5) and balanced scores. reliable neighborhood spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.5Y4.1MSFB4.4
Google4.5(579)Yelp4.1(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.5(66)Facebook4.4(69)
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Rank 7.
IZAKA-YA
japanese · tapas · San Jose
izaka-ya brings ramen and tapas to the table—if you want more than just sushi, this is the move.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5TY3.9MS
Google4.5(727)Yelp3.9(865)2/ 3 sources
Warningyelp's 3.9 is softer than google's 4.5—might be execution variance on the non-sushi stuff.
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Rank 8.
Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
japanese · sushi · San Jose
sushi kan does takeaway right, which matters if you're not sitting down.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.4T3.8Y4.0MS
Google4.4(922)Yelp4.0(485)Tripadvisor3.8(23)
Warningtripadvisor's 3.8 lags behind other platforms—dine-in experience might not match the takeaway appeal.
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Rank 9.
Rantei Japanese Cuisine
japanese · sushi · Santa Clara
rantei's got balanced google and yelp scores (4.2 each)—steady performer, no flash.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 21:30G4.2T4.0Y4.2MS
Google4.2(574)Yelp4.2(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.0(4)
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Rank 10.
Gombei
japanese · sushi · San Jose
gombei rounds out the list as a solid backup option with decent google and yelp alignment.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 13:30G4.4TY3.9MS
Google4.4(867)Yelp3.9(1.4k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi in San Jose — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

2 still tasting…

by overall quality

Harry is still tasting

Ten places. Ten minutes. Real research.

09:59

Remaining

Google Places10 / 10
Ratings, hours, price, phone
TripAdvisor8 / 10
Cross-checking the tourist side
Yelp10 / 10
10 of 10 have a Yelp rating — others aren't on Yelp
Michelin Guide10 / 10
Stars and Bib Gourmand listings
OpenTable10 / 10
1 of 10 have a diner rating
Facebook10 / 10
1 of 10 have a page rating
Foursquare10 / 10
City-guide ratings
Zomato10 / 10
Ratings, where covered
Socials10 / 10
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok handles

Most search tools dump a list and call it a night. Harry reads each source, spots the disagreements, and re-ranks as the data lands.

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Sumi Sushi
japanese · sushi · San Jose
sumi sushi nails the fundamentals—fresh fish, proper technique, and they don't overthink it. best value sushi in this batch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(508)Yelp4.5(248)2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Sushi Confidential Willow Glen
sushi · catering-service · San Jose
solid all-around execution with consistent ratings across platforms. good if you want reliable sushi without surprises.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.6T3.9Y4.6MSOT4.1
Google4.6(178)Yelp4.6(248)Tripadvisor3.9(17)OpenTable4.1(16)
Warningtripadvisor's notably lower score suggests some inconsistency—hit or miss depending on timing.
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Rank 3.
SUSHI KOYA
japanese · asian · San Jose
tripadvisor loves it (4.8), which usually means they're doing something right with quality. solid takeaway option too.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.5T4.8Y4.3MS
Google4.5(624)Yelp4.3(887)Tripadvisor4.8(4)
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Rank 4.
Sushi Pro
japanese · sushi · San Jose
consistent mid-80s ratings across the board. competent sushi spot that won't disappoint.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.5T4.0Y4.2MS
Google4.5(431)Yelp4.2(469)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 5.
Minato Japanese Restaurant
japanese · San Jose
minato's broader japanese menu means they're not just coasting on sushi—actual kitchen range.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 13:15G4.5T4.3Y4.1MS
Google4.5(811)Yelp4.1(1.1k)Tripadvisor4.3(52)
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Rank 6.
Fuji
sushi · japanese · San Jose
fuji's got strong tripadvisor backing (4.5) and balanced scores. reliable neighborhood spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.5Y4.1MSFB4.4
Google4.5(579)Yelp4.1(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.5(66)Facebook4.4(69)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 116 Card
Rank 7.
IZAKA-YA
japanese · tapas · San Jose
izaka-ya brings ramen and tapas to the table—if you want more than just sushi, this is the move.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5TY3.9MS
Google4.5(727)Yelp3.9(865)2/ 3 sources
Warningyelp's 3.9 is softer than google's 4.5—might be execution variance on the non-sushi stuff.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 8.
Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
japanese · sushi · San Jose
sushi kan does takeaway right, which matters if you're not sitting down.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.4T3.8Y4.0MS
Google4.4(922)Yelp4.0(485)Tripadvisor3.8(23)
Warningtripadvisor's 3.8 lags behind other platforms—dine-in experience might not match the takeaway appeal.
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Rank 9.
Rantei Japanese Cuisine
japanese · sushi · Santa Clara
rantei's got balanced google and yelp scores (4.2 each)—steady performer, no flash.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 21:30G4.2T4.0Y4.2MS
Google4.2(574)Yelp4.2(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.0(4)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 18K Card
Rank 10.
Gombei
japanese · sushi · San Jose
gombei rounds out the list as a solid backup option with decent google and yelp alignment.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 13:30G4.4TY3.9MS
Google4.4(867)Yelp3.9(1.4k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi in San Jose — Harry's ten

Sumi Sushi

Sushi Confidential Willow Glen

SUSHI KOYA

Sushi Pro

Minato Japanese Restaurant

Fuji

IZAKA-YA

Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine

Rantei Japanese Cuisine

Gombei

Also considered

Best Sushi in San Jose — Harry's ten

Sumi Sushi

Sushi Confidential Willow Glen

SUSHI KOYA

Sushi Pro

Minato Japanese Restaurant

Fuji

IZAKA-YA

Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine

Rantei Japanese Cuisine

Gombei

Also considered