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April 2023 by 7
Really great! ? Just everything you want out of a restaurant: fast, well priced, deliciousness + there's outdoor seating now ?Food: 5/5
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April 2023 by Max Iashin
Udon was delicious and the portion was enormous.I was seating at the counter and it was very interesting to see how the food is being cooked.The place is very simple and is tiny inside, not many seats. They also have couple of tables outside.
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March 2023 by Ro Lo
I had the lunch combo which is good for a light lunch. More choice than other nearby Japanese restaurants. You can request no rice if you try to lower your carbs and don't waste the food.Food: 3/5
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January 2023 by Nana S.
Don't look for the authentic Japanese food any more! Gombei is the one you look for. This is our go to restaurant for many years. The portion are generous. Combination plate such as Gombei with fish or chicken teriyaki is $14 for lunch and dinner for $17. My daughter loves their Tonkatsu. I always order today's special. We love Gombei! Definitely try if you are in Japan town!
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January 2023 by Grace Y.
Gombei in downtown Japantown is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious, crispy Japanese food. We ordered the Combination lunch: Deep Fried Shrimp & Croquette with broiled fish, which had the perfect level of saltiness for the fish, and the Chicken teriyaki and deep fried calamari. I highly recommend getting the calamari, which was cooked to perfection with a crispy golden coating. The deep fried shrimp and croquette were also crispy and delicious. The sauce that came with the calamari was amazing. The service was top-notch - the staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall, Gombei exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend giving it a try!
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January 2023 by Pat Z.
I arrived around 11:30 and was seated immediately at the bar. I was able to see my food being prepared and it arrived quickly. I had the salmon teriyaki lunch, which had a generous piece of salmon, salad with a tasty dressing, white rice, and miso soup, all delicious. Service was quick and courteous. Very satisfying!
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January 2023 by Kathryn L
When I have extra time on my hands I love to take a drive and explore a new spot. I know this place has been around for awhile but for me it’s new! I wish I had only got to try it earlier.The food here is very good. So good that I came back one week later. I had the special and it was good. It came with chicken, salad, soup, rice, side of cucumber salad and tuna.The service is quick and friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice lunch spot with no thrills. Only a healthy appetite.I will definitely return when I’m free.
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January 2023 by Dave Jones
I have been a fan of Gombei for a while. Consistently it is good. When I was younger I got the typical teriyaki'd meats and tempura. Now I love eating off the special menu with a grilled fish and a fried tofu type of special. It's cash only, so be prepared. A gem of a spot in JapantownFood: 4/5
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December 2022 by Mark H.
Came here on a Friday at noon and had to wait about 20 minutes for a party of 2. It was packed and busy but the service was very quick and food came out a couple minutes after ordering. The lunch prices are very reasonable and for $14, the croquette and pork cutlet were more than enough to satisfy my appetite. Highly recommend this restaurant! Just make sure to bring cash since they do not accept credit cards.
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December 2022 by Amber B.
Gombei will always have a special place in my heart (and stomach), as well as a family wide favorite place to enjoy. They serve the darn best udon from anywhere in the San Jose area, and the other menu items are equally as good (but I'm very biased with the udon).
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December 2022 by Katelynn C.
We came in 20 mins to close and service was still really great. I got the #2 special with a med rare yakiniku and the fried Spanish mackerel. It came with some pickled cucumbers, steamed white rice and miso soup. The beef was good, it could have maybe used a bit more salt and it was a little over for med rare but given the fact that we came in so late I didn't mind at all. The Panko mackerel was also very good, a little heavy on the tarter sauce but still cooked well. Miso soup and pickled cucumbers were the stars of the show! It gave the full Japanese restaurant experience, if you're down in downtown San Jose stop by Gombei!
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December 2022 by Saehui H.
Quality Japanese lunch at a not-so-terrifying price! The service was attentive and fast and the menu is quite diverse. I got the chicken teriyaki and deep fried shrimp combo. The shrimp was not what I was expecting -- not much shrimp flavor bled through the think breading. The teriyaki was pretty good, I liked that the fire flavor came through! The lunches come with miso and rice, both of which were great, nothing to complain. Be sure to check out the daily specials on the whiteboard!
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November 2022 by Michael Henn
Food is delicious and comes in pretty big portions. I went with one of the specials and was not disappointed. Really quick and considerate service - can't wait to come back and try another special!Vegetarian options: There were quite a few vegetarian optionsParking: Easy parking in the area
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November 2022 by Cyndi C.
Enjoyed dining here for lunch. The food was good, decent portions and the service was just fine. Will be back to try more things.
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November 2022 by Kathleen T.
Such a cozy and warm spot to have a meal alone or catch up with friends! I love getting their tuna, katsu or chicken teriyaki. The katsu has a thin and crispy exterior but the inside of the meat is really juicy! It always feels like I'm having a well balanced meal with warm soup, rice, and veggies! The waiters are always so kind and I always leave feeling so satisfied.
