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Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge)

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Sanraku's San Jose Oakridge location brings the same JETRO-recognized authentic Japanese cooking philosophy of its flagship San Francisco restaurant to Silicon Valley, with an all-Japan-trained team serving sushi, tempura, and monthly omakase menus at Westfield Oakridge.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
San Jose
Since
2016
Owner
Hiro Hattori
Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) — authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco, San Jose
Plate № 16
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About
Sanraku San Jose Oakridge is the Silicon Valley outpost of a Japanese restaurant group that has been part of Northern California's dining scene since 1989. Owner Hiro Hattori — who came from Japan over 30 years ago to help his mother open a Japanese restaurant in San Francisco — built Sanraku on the philosophy that every detail, from the Japan-trained chefs to the premium Japanese seasonings and fish, should reflect the standards of dining in Japan itself. The organization was interviewed by JETRO as a showcase for authentic Japanese food culture in the United States. The Oakridge restaurant opened in 2016 to serve a Silicon Valley clientele that Hattori describes as increasingly Japan-savvy, with many customers who have visited Japan multiple times and know what real sushi tastes like. Monthly omakase courses crafted by an executive chef complement the regular menu of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and Japanese entrées.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) sits in San Jose, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Recognized by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) as an authentic Japanese dining establishment — one of very few restaurants in the USA to receive this distinction.
  • All chefs across Sanraku restaurants are recruited from Japan and professionally trained in Japanese cuisine, ensuring consistency with the standards of dining in Japan.
  • Monthly rotating omakase menus featuring seasonal local harvest and direct-from-Japan ocean products elevate this mall-adjacent restaurant well beyond typical shopping-center sushi.
  • 30+ years of Bay Area presence under the same Japanese owner means deeply refined operations, service trained in Japanese hospitality principles, and an unmatched track record.

Table and sushi bar reservations available online. The monthly omakase menu changes seasonally; reserve early as it fills quickly. — Format: Sushi restaurant. Authenticity: Owner Hiro Hattori, who came from Japan 30+ years ago, employs exclusively Japan-trained chefs across all Sanraku locations; fish sourced directly from Japan where possible; recognized by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) as an exemplar of authentic Japanese cuisine in the USA.

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Frequently asked

About Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge)

Is Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) an authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco?
Yes — Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) located?
Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) is located at 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Westfield Oakridge, San Jose, CA 95123, San Francisco, USA in the San Jose neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge)?
Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge)?
Sanraku (San Jose Oakridge) sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in San Francisco.
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