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Udon & Soba · West Valley · $$
Clear dashi broth udon topped with a crisp shrimp tempura — the classic combination, executed reliably
Japanese · South San Jose · $$
Light, grease-free batter over shrimp and vegetables — not ethereally delicate, but among the better renditions at this price point
Ramen · Central San Jose · $$
Ramen · Ballbach and SOFA · $$
Japanese · Central San Jose · $$
Light, grease-free battered shrimp and vegetables that hold their crunch — a reliable benchmark for the kitchen's consistency
Sushi & Omakase · Brigadoon · $$
Lightly battered shrimp and vegetable tempura that arrives hot and grease-free when the kitchen is firing well