Edomae-style omakase at the sushi counter in San Jose's Old Post district, led by Chef Lang, with dinner priced at $128 per person.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Dinner omakase
- $128
- Chef
- Lang
- Reservations
- Tock · book a few weeks out
- Booking
- Tock
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Affordable
Blue Pagoda sits in San Jose's Old Post neighborhood at 1613 N Capitol Ave, serving Edomae sushi under Executive Chef Lang, who trained in Tokyo and developed a fermentation focus while working in Kyoto. The omakase is served at a sushi counter, with seats facing the chef, and the menu is presented in English, which makes the format accessible to first-time guests as well as regulars.
Dinner omakase runs $128 per person. A lunch omakase option is also offered, and a private room is available for groups, celebrations, or client dinners separate from the counter seating. Reservations are handled through Tock, and booking is rated moderate difficulty, meaning seats are limited and advance planning is advised rather than assumed.
Hours vary by day. Lunch service runs roughly 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dinner seatings run from 5:00 or 5:30 pm depending on the night, closing between 9:30 and 10:00 pm; the restaurant is closed Monday. Tuesday is dinner-only, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
The space combines a wood-and-bamboo interior with a sushi bar framed by a pagoda-style roof, and includes a glass-enclosed cellar for sake and spirits. For anyone weighing counter seating against the private room, the counter puts you closest to the chef's work, while the private room suits parties wanting a separate space for the same tasting format.
Good to know
- How much is the omakase at Blue Pagoda?
- Dinner omakase is listed at $128 per person. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant, as rates have been subject to change.
- How do I make a reservation?
- Reservations are booked through Tock. Booking is rated moderate difficulty, so reserving ahead is recommended.
- Is there a private room for groups?
- Yes, Blue Pagoda offers a private omakase room suited to celebrations or client dinners, in addition to counter seating.
- Is the menu available in English?
- Yes, the omakase menu is presented in English.
- What are the restaurant's hours?
- Hours vary by day: lunch service runs roughly 12:00–2:00 pm on most days except Monday and Tuesday, and dinner runs from about 5:00 or 5:30 pm; the restaurant is closed Monday.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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