© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
The registry · San Jose, CA
The best asian restaurants in San Jose.
Ranked by one method — the same checks for every business. Never sold, never sponsored.
The three on the map
Each pin is a business on this list, numbered by its rank and placed at its address. Drag the map and zoom in to see which of them are near you.
The read
The leaderboard for top Asian restaurants in San Jose reveals a significant gap between the leaders and the rest of the pack, with Happi House Famous Teriyaki firmly in the lead at an AI score of 32. Despite its moderate 4.1-star rating and 640 reviews, the establishment showcases strong performance across multiple dimensions, particularly in off-property attestation and user engagement. Meanwhile, Fatty’s Teriyaki and Umami Express trail behind, with scores of 29 and 26, respectively, indicating that while they attract some interest, they lack the same level of robust customer feedback and digital presence that characterize the top performer.
One noticeable trend is the impact of customer engagement and response on rankings. Happi House's ability to maintain a larger volume of reviews and actively engage with patrons sets it apart from competitors like Fatty’s and Umami Express, which struggle with lower review counts and ratings. This leaderboard not only highlights the leaders but also underscores the challenges faced by those in the long tail, as consumer preferences clearly favor establishments that prioritize quality interactions and visibility in the crowded Asian dining landscape.
The named
Who's winning, and why.
- 1
Top choice for teriyaki lovers
Happi House Famous Teriyaki stands out as the top Asian restaurant in San Jose, boasting a solid 4.1-star rating from 640 reviews. Their Google Business Profile score of 90 indicates exceptional visibility and management, leading to strong customer engagement. In addition to a competitive edge in speed and mobile performance, which surpasses the field average by 3 points, they also excel in content freshness and schema, maintaining a score of 77. These factors combine to create a compelling dining experience that keeps customers coming back.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 0
- Off-property attestation
- 41
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 76
- Backlink & citation authority
- 56
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 50
- Content freshness & schema
- 77
- 229/100
Strong mobile presence shines through
Fatty’s Teriyaki stands out in the competitive San Jose Asian restaurant scene with a notable Google Business Profile score of 67, indicating effective management and visibility. Additionally, their speed and mobile optimization score of 49 slightly exceeds the field average, ensuring a better user experience for customers searching on-the-go. While their overall rating of 2.7 stars suggests room for improvement, their strategic focus on mobile engagement and visibility is a key factor in maintaining their position as a top contender.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 0
- Off-property attestation
- 41
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 55
- Backlink & citation authority
- 52
- Google Business Profile
- 67
- Speed & mobile
- 49
- Content freshness & schema
- 69
- 326/100
Strong engagement drives Umami Express
Umami Express stands out in the competitive San Jose Asian restaurant scene with a stellar review and response score of 79, significantly above the field average of 70. This indicates not only a high volume of customer feedback but also an active engagement with patrons, enhancing their reputation. Additionally, their Google Business Profile score of 90, compared to the average of 82, showcases their commitment to maintaining up-to-date information and visibility, further solidifying their place as a top contender.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 0
- Off-property attestation
- 41
- AI visibility
- 0
- Reviews & response
- 79
- Backlink & citation authority
- 56
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 44
- Content freshness & schema
- 74
How we ranked these
No pay-to-play. No sponsored spots. No kickbacks.
Every business is scored the same way, on the same eight signals. We don't take money to move rankings and we don't accept submissions. If you're on this list, the scoring pipeline put you there.
- S1Retrieval grounding26%
- S2Off-property attestation20%
- S3AI visibility14%
- S4Reviews & response12%
- S5Backlink & citation authority8%
- S6Google Business Profile8%
- S7Speed & mobile7%
- S8Content freshness & schema5%
Your turn
Run the same audit on yourself.
Free, thirty seconds. See how you score against this leaderboard.