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great new Japanese restaurant in San Jose!

1 post · Jun 13, 1997

ValerieNetcomJun 13, 1997
Someone wrote:
>Just went to Kubota. Fabulous!  It's only been open two weeks, is located
>in Japantown at 5th and Jackson.
>My lunch guest and I shared entrees of 1) sea bass, with a light batter served
>w/ green beans and, 2) salmon, sauteed in teriyaki, on shallots, served w/
>green beans also.
>The fish was cooked to perfection and the sautee was delicate. It really
>enhanced the dish without overpowering it.
>We didn't try the sashimi or sushi but my lunch companion assured me that
>both are superb.
>
>This is a beautiful restaurant. Kubota (the namesake) has sunk a lot of
>money into this place. Open and airy, modernistic without being overdone.
>It has a full bar (unique to Japantown/S.J.), serves lunch and dinner and,
>I predict, will almost immediately be the preferred venue for Japanese
>dining in the South Bay.  Also has a very attractive, large sushi bar.
>
>Try it now; soon you won't be able to get in the door.
>
>/Bob

What are the prices like?

Val
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