Opening hours
Closed · opens Friday 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in San Jose: 1:19 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (408) 352-5290 to confirm.
Location & directions
487 Saratoga AveSan Jose, CA 95129
About Kumako Den
Looking for a ramen restaurant in San Jose? Kumako Den is at 487 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, California. It is one of 1,684 places to eat and drink we list in San Jose. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Kumako Den is open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 56 items across 12 sections, including APPETIZERS, MINI RICE BOWLS, SPICY RAMEN, TRADITIONAL RAMEN, and RAMEN FAVORITES. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $16.95, with a typical item around $9.95. Dishes worth a look include GYOZA, CHARSU DON, and CURRY.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Phone: (408) 352-5290.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ramen Restaurant
- Address
- 487 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
- Phone
- (408) 352-5290
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 56 items · $2.50–$16.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ramen restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Kumako Den’s weekday schedule with 114 other ramen restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 36 hours fewer than the local median of 63. 96% of ramen restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Kumako Den is one of them.
Compared with 114 other ramen restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ramen restaurants in California
Based on 46 menus with 2,642 priced items from ramen restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.50.
At Kumako Den the median listed price is $9.95, higher than the typical $8.50 for ramen restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 78% | $5.47 |
| Takoyaki | 52% | $8.97 |
| Gyoza | 43% | $8.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 28% | $6.00 |
| Calpico | 28% | $3.73 |
| Kimchi | 28% | $5.00 |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 26% | $16.98 |
| Shoyu Ramen | 26% | $17.00 |
Calculated from 46 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Kumako Den there are 37 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 57 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Japanese & Sushi (7), Burgers & Fast Food (7), and Chinese (4).
Kumako Den is the only ramen restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Hajime Ramen, 1.2 mi away.
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificHomey Skewer< 0.1 mi
- KoreanSaratoga SGD Tofu House / Bar•B•Q< 0.1 mi
- ChineseHong Kong Style Dim Sum< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKung Fu Tea< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a ramen restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Kumako Den's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Kumako Den open on Sunday?
Yes, Kumako Den is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Kumako Den located?
Kumako Den is located at 487 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129.
What is the phone number of Kumako Den?
You can call Kumako Den at (408) 352-5290.
Does Kumako Den offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Kumako Den offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Kumako Den?
The typical price range at Kumako Den is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.50 to $16.95.
Does Kumako Den take reservations?
Reservations are not listed; Kumako Den may be walk-in only.
Is Kumako Den wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and assistive hearing loop.
Is Kumako Den open late?
No, Kumako Den usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Kumako Den?
There are 57 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Kumako Den. Nearby options include Homey Skewer (< 0.1 mi), Saratoga SGD Tofu House / Bar•B•Q (< 0.1 mi), and Hong Kong Style Dim Sum (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ramen restaurants near Kumako Den?
None within a mile. The closest is Hajime Ramen, 1.2 mi away.
How much do ramen restaurants in California cost?
Based on 46 menus with 2,642 priced items from ramen restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.50.
