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FOR TAKEOUT CALL: 408.998.9711

OUR STORY

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

MINATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT HAS BEEN SERVING SAN JOSE JAPANTOWN SINCE 1957.

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In Check, Please! Bay Area Season 13 episode 22, young reviewers visit: Minato Japanese Restaurant

LUNCH

MENU

Tuesday– Saturday | 11:15AM – 1:15PM

DINNER

MENU

Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Friday - Saturday | 5:00PM –8:30PM

Don’t worry we KAT-SU a seat for you #katsudon • Stop by #minatorestaurant and tell a friend before we take short break • CLOSED December 22nd to December 30th and January 1st 🎊 • HAPPY HOLIDAYS! #japantownsj

Don’t worry we KAT-SU a seat for you #katsudon • Stop by #minatorestaurant and tell a friend before we take short break • CLOSED December 22nd to December 30th and January 1st 🎊 • HAPPY HOLIDAYS! #japantownsj

Thankful we are your #CHOSEN restaurant for lunch and dinner • #familyrestaurant #japantownsj • We will be closing on Thanksgiving 11-28 and reopen 11-29 Friday 🦃 • Take a break from kitchen duties and come on by 🍱🍛🍤🍥🍵

Thankful we are your #CHOSEN restaurant for lunch and dinner • #familyrestaurant #japantownsj • We will be closing on Thanksgiving 11-28 and reopen 11-29 Friday 🦃 • Take a break from kitchen duties and come on by 🍱🍛🍤🍥🍵

Why don’t you come and SASHIMI this week, why? 🐟🍣🍤 #tellafriend #bringafriend

Minato will be closed Sunday, September 8th through Monday, September 23rd 🗺️ • #breaktime • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Why don’t you come and SASHIMI this week, why? 🐟🍣🍤 #tellafriend #bringafriend

Minato will be closed Sunday, September 8th through Monday, September 23rd 🗺️ • #breaktime • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

CHILDHOOD STAPLE 🚤 #kidsboat #kidsmeal • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

CHILDHOOD STAPLE 🚤 #kidsboat #kidsmeal • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

We are taking some time off ☀️

We will be closed July 4th, TUE. Happy 4th of July! 🎇🎆🎇🎆

We will be closed July 16th, SUN to July 31st, MON. ✌️ See you again on the first of the month, August 1st, TUE 👀 • #minatorestaurant #japantownsjstreetphotography

We are taking some time off ☀️

We will be closed July 4th, TUE. Happy 4th of July! 🎇🎆🎇🎆

We will be closed July 16th, SUN to July 31st, MON. ✌️ See you again on the first of the month, August 1st, TUE 👀 • #minatorestaurant #japantownsjstreetphotography

We will be closed TEMPURAry Sunday and Monday 😉 • Today is #nationaltempuraday 🍤, stop by for some of the best #tempura around • #minatorestaurant #japanesefood #japantownsj

We will be closed TEMPURAry Sunday and Monday 😉 • Today is #nationaltempuraday 🍤, stop by for some of the best #tempura around • #minatorestaurant #japanesefood #japantownsj

2-4-6-8 Who do we appreciate?

Xfinity is showing their appreciation for our neighbors and customers by offering the “PICK UP THE TAB” program. Mention “XFINITY” when you come in and the first 200 customers each Friday will receive $5 towards your bill for any food purchase on three Fridays this month, October 14th, 21st and 28th.

Thanks for choosing us for this awesome promotion!

#xfinity #pickupthetab #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

2-4-6-8 Who do we appreciate?

Xfinity is showing their appreciation for our neighbors and customers by offering the “PICK UP THE TAB” program. Mention “XFINITY” when you come in and the first 200 customers each Friday will receive $5 towards your bill for any food purchase on three Fridays this month, October 14th, 21st and 28th.

Thanks for choosing us for this awesome promotion!

#xfinity #pickupthetab #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

ROLL on into #minatorestaurant this week! • We will be closed from Sunday, June 12th until Monday, June 27th,
so please come see us this week.
Gift certificates may be purchased at Nikkei Traditions 219 Jackson St while we are closed.
Thank you for your continued support! • #shrimptempuraroll #unagiroll #japantownsj

ROLL on into #minatorestaurant this week! • We will be closed from Sunday, June 12th until Monday, June 27th,
so please come see us this week.
Gift certificates may be purchased at Nikkei Traditions 219 Jackson St while we are closed.
Thank you for your continued support! • #shrimptempuraroll #unagiroll #japantownsj

RIBmain CALM • We are now open for indoor dining at a limited capacity. We do not take reservations, but please call ahead to check on space availability. (408) 998-9711 • #spareribs taste great with our #chosensauce TRY IT the next time you stop by • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

RIBmain CALM • We are now open for indoor dining at a limited capacity. We do not take reservations, but please call ahead to check on space availability. (408) 998-9711 • #spareribs taste great with our #chosensauce TRY IT the next time you stop by • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

This week will be open Tuesday, 12/28 until Friday, 12/31. Closed on Saturday, 1/1/22
• Thank you for supporting us • #supportsmallbusiness #minatorestaurant

This week will be open Tuesday, 12/28 until Friday, 12/31. Closed on Saturday, 1/1/22
• Thank you for supporting us • #supportsmallbusiness #minatorestaurant

Here’s the scoop 🍛🍛🍛🍛

We will be closed from Sunday, July 4th through Monday, July 12th • Gift certificates available for purchase at Nikkei Traditions 219 Jackson St.• Happy 4th of July!! 🎆🎇 • CURRY up and get your fix • #katsucurry #japanesefood #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Here’s the scoop 🍛🍛🍛🍛

We will be closed from Sunday, July 4th through Monday, July 12th • Gift certificates available for purchase at Nikkei Traditions 219 Jackson St.• Happy 4th of July!! 🎆🎇 • CURRY up and get your fix • #katsucurry #japanesefood #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Our smallest fan is all a’BOAT our kid’s meal 🚤 • We still have limited seating please call 408-998-9711 to reserve a table • #minatorestaurant #familyfriendly #japantownsj

Our smallest fan is all a’BOAT our kid’s meal 🚤 • We still have limited seating please call 408-998-9711 to reserve a table • #minatorestaurant #familyfriendly #japantownsj

THANK YOU • We are almost there!

THANK YOU • We are almost there!

THANK YOU for all the SUPPORT • We will not be open for indoor dining. To ensure the safety of our customers please call 408-998-9711 for all orders. We are doing our part to reduce the spread of covid-19 by maintaining contact-free transactions. • #bepatient #besafe #bekind • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

THANK YOU for all the SUPPORT • We will not be open for indoor dining. To ensure the safety of our customers please call 408-998-9711 for all orders. We are doing our part to reduce the spread of covid-19 by maintaining contact-free transactions. • #bepatient #besafe #bekind • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

We are TREE-mendously 🎄 grateful for our customers during this time. #supportsmallbusiness • We will be taking some time off for the holidays. Closed from Sunday, 12/20 until Monday, 12/28 and 1/1. Open 12/29, 12/30, 12/31 and 1/2 • Happy Holidays and See you soon! 🤞• #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

We are TREE-mendously 🎄 grateful for our customers during this time. #supportsmallbusiness • We will be taking some time off for the holidays. Closed from Sunday, 12/20 until Monday, 12/28 and 1/1. Open 12/29, 12/30, 12/31 and 1/2 • Happy Holidays and See you soon! 🤞• #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

use your NOODLE and figure out who share a birthday with Chrissy Teagan today. She wants to be anonymous. She works at #minatorestaurant everyday. HINT her name rhyme with SHOW MAN. Stop by Minato and wish her a happy day this week 🎈🎂 • #bosslady #21stbirthday #japantownsj

use your NOODLE and figure out who share a birthday with Chrissy Teagan today. She wants to be anonymous. She works at #minatorestaurant everyday. HINT her name rhyme with SHOW MAN. Stop by Minato and wish her a happy day this week 🎈🎂 • #bosslady #21stbirthday #japantownsj

Did you hear the BUZZ? We were just featured on @bayarea_buzz THANK YOU! • #katsucurry 🍛 #unagidon #tempuraudon • #bayareafood #japanesefood #japantownsj #minatorestaurant

Did you hear the BUZZ? We were just featured on @bayarea_buzz THANK YOU! • #katsucurry 🍛 #unagidon #tempuraudon • #bayareafood #japanesefood #japantownsj #minatorestaurant

Can #minatorestaurant ROLL thru your next gathering? • For party trays, please call 408-998-9711 with at least 24hr in advance • #partytrays #japanesefood #japantownsj

Can #minatorestaurant ROLL thru your next gathering? • For party trays, please call 408-998-9711 with at least 24hr in advance • #partytrays #japanesefood #japantownsj

Have you been lobSTRESSED 🦞 of 2020? #Beers 🍺 and #sakes 🍶 are available for Togo • Open Tuesday to Saturday. Call 408-998-9711 and place your order • #drinkstogo #drunkenlobster • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Have you been lobSTRESSED 🦞 of 2020? #Beers 🍺 and #sakes 🍶 are available for Togo • Open Tuesday to Saturday. Call 408-998-9711 and place your order • #drinkstogo #drunkenlobster • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

For our grilled chicken🐓, which #homemadesauce is the perfect SOYmate? #teriyakisauce or #chosensauce • Made in house daily • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj #foodtogo

For our grilled chicken🐓, which #homemadesauce is the perfect SOYmate? #teriyakisauce or #chosensauce • Made in house daily • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj #foodtogo

You’re quite a DISH • One day we hope to serve you on a dish and not a box • #japanesefood #japantownsj #minatorestaurant

You’re quite a DISH • One day we hope to serve you on a dish and not a box • #japanesefood #japantownsj #minatorestaurant

See you SOONomono on 07/07 Tuesday for togo only 🥡 • Have a safe weekend 🎇 • #sunomono #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

See you SOONomono on 07/07 Tuesday for togo only 🥡 • Have a safe weekend 🎇 • #sunomono #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

We got the call that they wanted to film #PARTSUNKNOWN we thought it was a joke. Weeks later @anthonybourdain shows up on his actual birthday to film. We offer him a birthday orange 🍊 but he was a busy man. Today we celebrate delicious food, good drinks and conversations on #bourdainday • Cheers Anthony! 🍻

We got the call that they wanted to film #PARTSUNKNOWN we thought it was a joke. Weeks later @anthonybourdain shows up on his actual birthday to film. We offer him a birthday orange 🍊 but he was a busy man. Today we celebrate delicious food, good drinks and conversations on #bourdainday • Cheers Anthony! 🍻

Should we patent this? #diy • Boss Lady is #macgyver • We are thinking of every precaution we can do to make it safe for everyone • #supportsmallbusiness #momandpopshop #minatorestaurant

Should we patent this? #diy • Boss Lady is #macgyver • We are thinking of every precaution we can do to make it safe for everyone • #supportsmallbusiness #momandpopshop #minatorestaurant

Template of what’s in the future • In the mean time we are offering our full menu #togo with beer and sake 🍺🍶• Place your order at 408-998-9711 Tues-Sat from L: 11:15am and 1:15pm and D: 5:00pm-8:00pm, 8:30pm Fri and Sat. • Please be patient. We only have one phone line. We will get to you ASAP • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj #bayareabuzz

Template of what’s in the future • In the mean time we are offering our full menu #togo with beer and sake 🍺🍶• Place your order at 408-998-9711 Tues-Sat from L: 11:15am and 1:15pm and D: 5:00pm-8:00pm, 8:30pm Fri and Sat. • Please be patient. We only have one phone line. We will get to you ASAP • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj #bayareabuzz

Kampai! • Any bottled beer or cold sake 🍶🍺 • on 5/5/2020 • limit 5 per person

Kampai! • Any bottled beer or cold sake 🍶🍺 • on 5/5/2020 • limit 5 per person

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! To the front line, first responders 🚔🚨🚒🚑🚎who are risking their lives to take care of others. We have always said Minato’s CUSTOMERS ARE THE BEST! Their generosity is thru the roof! Thank you for #supportinglocalbusiness and feeding others 🍱 • WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! To the front line, first responders 🚔🚨🚒🚑🚎who are risking their lives to take care of others. We have always said Minato’s CUSTOMERS ARE THE BEST! Their generosity is thru the roof! Thank you for #supportinglocalbusiness and feeding others 🍱 • WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER • #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Better times ahead. You better BEERlieve it. In the mean time it is #nationalbeerday 🍻 • Our beers are ready for Togo, MUST SHOW VALID ID. $5 LARGE AND $3 SMALL • Bottle sakes are available too. • #beertogo #minatorestrurant #japantownsj • Tell a friend 🙂 SALE WILL BE GOING ON TILL END OF APRIL, drink responsibly.

Better times ahead. You better BEERlieve it. In the mean time it is #nationalbeerday 🍻 • Our beers are ready for Togo, MUST SHOW VALID ID. $5 LARGE AND $3 SMALL • Bottle sakes are available too. • #beertogo #minatorestrurant #japantownsj • Tell a friend 🙂 SALE WILL BE GOING ON TILL END OF APRIL, drink responsibly.

Thanks a BUNCH for the support during this time 🙂 #supportlocalbusiness • Did you know #broccoli 🥦 is high in #vitaminc • Today is National Vitamin C Day 🎉 • #tempura #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

Thanks a BUNCH for the support during this time 🙂 #supportlocalbusiness • Did you know #broccoli 🥦 is high in #vitaminc • Today is National Vitamin C Day 🎉 • #tempura #minatorestaurant #japantownsj

When you stop by #minatorestaurant you can always find an old employee eating 🍱, customers who lend a helping hand or owners offering you a special treat 🍰. • March 29th is National Mom and Pop business owner day. 🎉 • #momandpopshop is a 24 hours/7 days a week job. It is a personal business where everyone knows your name. • During this time go support your favorite #localbusiness . Without them who will know your usual before you sit down. 🙂

When you stop by #minatorestaurant you can always find an old employee eating 🍱, customers who lend a helping hand or owners offering you a special treat 🍰. • March 29th is National Mom and Pop business owner day. 🎉 • #momandpopshop is a 24 hours/7 days a week job. It is a personal business where everyone knows your name. • During this time go support your favorite #localbusiness . Without them who will know your usual before you sit down. 🙂

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617 North 6th Street | San Jose, CA 95112

LUNCH

Tuesday– Saturday | 11:15AM – 1:15PM

DINNER

Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00PM – 8:00PM

Friday - Saturday | 5:00PM –8:30PM

ORDER TO GO: 408.998.9711

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