Best Japanese Restaurants around the World

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    • Best Japanese Restaurants around the World

    Here’s the ultimate list for the best Japanese restaurants around the world submitted by local JOC readers.  Thank you so much for contributing to make this wonderful list!  If your favorite local restaurant is not shown below, please leave a comment on this post with the name (website if you know), city, and country.  Thank you!

    You can also read JOC readers’ notes for each restaurant in the comment section. Please note that we have not tried all of these restaurants ourselves. You can look up online on Yelp or Trip Advisor for the overall reviews if you are looking for more information.

    If you want to know Japanese grocery stores around the world, please click here.

    Note: I’ll be adding them one by one when I get a chance.  The comments without my response means that I haven’t added to the list. 🙂

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    • Men Tenten Ramen B in Tel Aviv
      2. Vegan traditional Japanese cooking, they make their own tofu: Tofu- AN in Derech HaAtsma’ut 74, Binyamina.

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    • Hiina No Yu in Wakayama

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    • Miyagi in Bandar Baru Bangi in Selangor

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    • Hiyoko in Mexico City
    • Le Tachinomi Desu in Mexico City
    • MOG Bistro in México City
    • Wanwan Sakaba in Mexico City

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    • Jinya Ramen in Sandy Springs (try their Sprouting Up Ramen)
    • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Doraville
    • Shoya Izakaya in Doraville
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    • Sushi Yoko in Norcross

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    • World Sushi in Nanuet
    • Ootoya in New York City
    • Sakagura in New York City
    • Yopparai in New York City
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    Syun Izakaya in Hillsboro, Oregon

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  • Quang Thai Nguyen wrote:

    Ootoya Restaurant.
    82 Nguyen Du, Dist 1, HCMC

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Quang! Thank you for the first entry for the post!

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  • Christin wrote:

    What a great idea! I’d like to add Kushi Tei of Tokyo in Düsseldorf, Germany ????

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Christin! I just saw some pictures. Wow this place looks so good!!!

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  • Miho G wrote:

    Southern California
    Nannbankan (Santa Monica) https://www.yelp.com/biz/nanbankan-los-angeles
    Their Yakitoris are very authentic
    Sushi Gen (Little Tokyo) http://www.sushigen-dtla.com/
    Their Nigiris are so much more like ones in Japan. Pricy but it’s place to go for traditional authentic Sushi
    Kanpai Sushi (Marina Del Ray) http://kanpai-sushi.net/
    It’s bit more reasonable than Sushi Gen but still serves authentic Japanese food including Sushi. I’ve met owner before. She is all about keeping authenticity. They have great selection of Sake not just typical ones that you see in Japanese grocery stores.

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    • Nami wrote:

      This list is very helpful (for me!). Thank you so much for your information, Miho!

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  • Koren Ramos wrote:

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Dwarf no Cachette – a wonderful little Japanese cafe that specializes in authentic Japanese food.
    Kyu Bistro – another wonderful cafe that has a great variety of ramen and home of the Hiroshima hot dog.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Wonderful! Thank you for your information, Koren!

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  • DANNY wrote:

    Le Cafe Michi is the best japanese restaurant in the Scarborough area (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)

    they don’t have a website but here’s their yelp page! https://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-cafe-michi-toronto

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thanks so much Danny! Hope I can visit one day. 🙂

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  • Michiko wrote:

    Hi Nami! Here are some of my favorite places here in Washington state!

    Tsukushinbo (Seattle, WA)
    Issian (Seattle, WA in Wallingford neighborhood)
    Taka Sushi (Lynnwood, WA- They are the only place that I know of that serves Okinawa Soba in Washington!)

    We have alot of izakaya type and sushi places, but these ones stood out the most. I’ll keep you updated when I discover some more great ones!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Michiko! This is wonderful! Wow, I don’t know any place around here in the bay area that serves Okinawa Soba! How cool! Thank you for your list. I look forward to adding more of your favorite from you. 🙂

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  • Chris Tao wrote:

    Sushi Sake – Richardson, Texas
    Yama Izakaya & Sushi – Preston Road, Plano, TX
    Sutadonya – Legacy Drive, Plano, TX

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for the information, Chris!

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  • M wrote:

    Roku in Calgary, Alberta, Canada http://www.rokusushi.com

    Sushi Bar Zipang in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    http://zipang.ca

    Kazu in Montreal, Québec, Canada
    http://kazumontreal.com

    Bistro Japonais Furusato
    2137 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, QC H3A 2K2, Canada

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hello M! Thank you so much for the information! 🙂

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  • Amy wrote:

    Oh my goodness. There’s soooo many amazing Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Kishimoto, Guu, Kingyo, Santouka (ramen), Yama Café, Raisu, Zakkusshi, Minami, Miku just to name a few.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for the wonderful list! I added the website links as well and they all look amazing!

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  • Josh Symons wrote:

    In Melbourne there is Tetsujin for kaiten sushi and yakiniku
    Gypsy and Pig for Tonkatsu
    Gensuke for Ramen
    Izakaya Chuji for izakaya style and many many many more!

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    • Josh Symons wrote:

      Sorry thats Melbourne, Victoria, Australia!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you so much for the list! I want to visit these places when I go to Melbourne one day. 🙂 Thank you Josh!

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  • Raven wrote:

    Oh boy where to start….
    Let’s start on the cheaper side. If you’re looking for your standard fair with some creative Americanized rolls Sushi Blvd in Sunnyvale is my recommendation. The best futo maki I’ve had is there. Everything I’ve had has been good and portions are on the larger size.
    For good cheap ramen it’s hard to go wrong with Maru Ichi in Mountain View. One warning though, is that this is a cash only place.
    For your standard price range and standard fair I’d recommend Akane Japanese Restaurant in Los Altos, Kanpai in Palo Alto, or Octopus in Menlo Park. These are your classic Japanese restaurants that you can find around the country but they are always good to have as a fall back. Kanpai doesn’t do bento boxes if your into that though. For a restaurant that does practically all I recommend Seto Japanese Cuisine in Sunnyvale. It’s a bit out of the way but prices and food are good and the menu is truly long with some dishes you don’t traditionally see served at restaurants.
    On the pricier side my first recommendation is Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto. It has an extensive menu and if I remember correctly also has a tatami room if you’re looking for that.
    After that I’d recommend Sumika in Los Altos. It’s far from your traditional restaurant with most of it’s menu items being grilled. Though not the greatest place for vegetarians it is possible to make it work. I would consider it to be more of an upscale izakaya. Only warning is you have to get to it through a parking lot as there is no streetside access.
    I’ll undoubtedly think of more but these were the first few that popped into my head. We’re lucky to have so many restaurants in the Bay Area!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Raven! Thank you for the great list and additional notes! I added all of them. 🙂

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  • Navaporn Pitikatha wrote:

    AOI, Bangkok, Thailand

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you, Navaporn!

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  • Lara wrote:

    https://www.okura.nl
    City:Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Two Japanese restaurants, one with Michelinstar. Nice ofcourse, but véry expensive.
    http://www.ishii-okonomiyaki.com
    City: Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Cosy small restaurant, actually run by Japanese people, which is rare in the Netherlands (unfortunately)

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation, Lara!

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  • Michelle wrote:

    Something for Massachusetts! The best ramen shop in New England I think 🙂

    Pikaichi
    1 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/Pikaichi-149046325152192/

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation Michelle! Added to the list. 🙂

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  • Kaitlyn Ciarlo wrote:

    Naka Sushi, Las Vegas, NV

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Kaitlyn! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Samantha lee wrote:

    Singapore
    Teppei Japanese Restaurant
    1 Tras Link #01-18 Orchid Hotel (Tanjong Pagar MRT) Tel:+65 6222 7363 (Please call to reserve seats)
    Open daily: 12 noon – 2.30 pm; 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation, Samantha!

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  • Michal wrote:

    Great idea!
    New country to the list: Israel

    1. Ramen: MEN TEN TEN in Tel aviv, Israel.
    2. Vegan traditional Japanese cooking, they make their own tofu: Tofu- AN in Derech HaAtsma’ut 74, Binyamina.

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  • Jeff wrote:

    Sushi Ota in San Diego California

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation, Jeff! I’ve been there once too. 🙂

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  • Laurie Draegeth wrote:

    All of these in the United States:
    Yoshimatsu, Tucson, Arizona;
    Samurai, Tucson, Arizona;
    Ikkyu, Tucson, Arizona

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    • Nami wrote:

      First entries for Arizona! Thank you Laurie!

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  • Charlotte Tham wrote:

    Nanbantei in Singapore is one of the best place to get some good yakitori. The place is small and the food is authentic. Price is reasonable too. This is a place where I will go for my Japanese fix for yakitori

    14 Scotts Road #05-132,
    Far East Plaza
    Singapore (228213)

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Charlotte! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Natasha wrote:

    I live in Barcelona- Kibuka on Calle Goya or Calle Verdi is the best Japanese there. Really delicious, lots of variety, but their classic rolls and nigiri are fantastic

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Natasha! This place sounds wonderful!

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  • Natasha wrote:

    London- Cafe Japan on Finchley Road. Tiny place run by Japanese people. I’ve been going there with my family for over 20 years. It’s changed hands over the years but still very good.

    New Zealand- When I was in a city called Dunedin, I went to a sushi place called Jizo. Brilliant!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Natasha! Thank you – I added them to the list. 🙂

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  • NURFAREIZEA ZULKAFLI wrote:

    miyagi in bandar baru bangi, selangor, malaysia

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation!

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  • Dennis Wong wrote:

    Best Japanese restaurant in the Tri-Valley. Owner imports some of his fish directly from Japan. Good portions, fair prices. Always busy!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Dennis!

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  • Akane Mason wrote:

    Koto izakaya, oxford

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Akane! I added to the list! 🙂

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  • Marnille Umawing wrote:

    Just the thought of sharing this comment makes me salivate and run to the nearest Japanese resto in my place. Now, her are my favorite places:

    For Katsu – Yabu: The House of Katsu ( http://www.munchpunch.com/yabu-house-of-katsu)
    For Ramen – Ippudo (http://www.ippudoph.com/)
    For Rice Bowls – Ooma (http://www.munchpunch.com/ooma-sm-megamall/menu)
    For Sushi and Sashimi – Minami Saki by Astoria (http://www.astoriaplaza.com/index.php/facilities/dining/15-minami-saki-japanese-restaurant)

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  • Ricardo López wrote:

    FRANCE:
    Strasbourg: MATSUMOTOYA: http://restaurant-matsumotoya.com/
    A resto 100% japanese with a menu that explores traditional japanese cuisine. There is no sushi. Delivery available, it includes bentos too! Reservation is almost mandatory, because the place is commonly at its full capacity.

    Paris: Kodawari Raimen: https://www.kodawari-ramen.com/
    One of the most popular noodles bar at this moment in Paris. Great deco, good ramen with local products. Commonly u will need to wait to get a table.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you so much for your recommendation, Ricardo!

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  • Annelies wrote:

    For Belgium: Kamo (http://www.restaurant-kamo.be) and Izakaya (no website) in Brussels

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Annelies! I added them to the list. 🙂

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  • Lia wrote:

    Portugal – Lisbon
    Taska Kome
    Bonsai

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendations, Lia!

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  • Diah Ohara wrote:

    In Adelaide (South Australia)
    HIMEJI
    SHIKI for Tepannyaki
    GENKO sushi for sushi
    ????????

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation Diah!

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  • Gen Sumiko T. wrote:

    In Canada – Quebec – Quebec City
    I suggest Tora-ya Ramen and Hosaka-ya Sushi. The only 2 restaurant in the city iwned by Japanese.
    In Canada – Ontario – Toronto/Etobicoke
    I suggest Ginko restaurant
    In France – Paris
    I suggest restaurant Zen and Kunitoraya
    In France – Bordeaux
    I suggest restaurant le café japonais
    I hope this helps!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Gen! Excellent list! Added all of them. 🙂

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  • Teri wrote:

    Matsu-Ya in Stevens Point, WI (United States) is pretty darn good. One of my favorite bowls of nabeyaki udon, and they have Saba Negi rolls, which have been hard to come by as I move around the country.

    http://www.matsuyasushistevenspoint.com

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Teri! I added it to the list.

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  • Cyn Copeland wrote:

    For Singapore, I will encourage two .. IZY, on Club Street — the BEST miso soup ever (oh, and all the main stuff fab too…) and The Flying Squirrel off Telok Ayer Road — it’s a ‘hole in the wall’ with a great Malaysian/Japanese chef, the right amount of attitude

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Cyn! I added to the list. Both look amazing!

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  • Kim Vanelderen wrote:

    This is a great idea!

    My favourite Japanese restaurant in Brussels is “Sakagura (bento and sake bar)”. It’s a smaller restaurant specialised in bento, donburi, sake and snacks that go well with sake. At lunch time, their “don of the day” and “bento of the day” are usually great value.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation, Kim! Added to the list. 🙂

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  • Rebecca wrote:

    http://www.kingyotoronto.ca/
    Kyouka.ca
    Sansotei.com
    Kinka.com

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for the list, Rebecca! I added. 🙂

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  • Marie wrote:

    Takumi in Düsseldorf, Germany

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Marie! Thank you so much!

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  • Siow wrote:

    Kushi in Auckland city , New Zealand

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Siow! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Christine wrote:

    Hana Japan in Newburyport, MA, USA

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Christine! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Helen Yee Ornelas wrote:

    Okawa in Antioch

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Helen! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Matthew Torres wrote:

    Hiina No Yu
    Kada, Wakayama Japan
    http://hiina.com

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    • Nami wrote:

      Yay first entry in Japan! Thank you Matthew!

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  • Neil Sen wrote:

    There are exactly 3 in Boston:
    Izakaya Ittoku in Allston
    Pabu Izakaya in Downtown Crossing
    Shiki in Coolidge Corner, Brookline

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you so much for your recommendation, Neil!

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      • Neil Sen wrote:

        I also want to mention Sakagura in the Lower East Side of New York City.

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        • Nami wrote:

          Hi Neil! Thanks, I added to the list! 🙂

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  • Alexa wrote:

    Asaka Japanese Restaurant in Indianapolis Indiana, USA! Always need a reservation!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for your recommendation, Alexa!

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  • Tyler wrote:

    These are all southern California. Fun fact…many of the really authentic everyday Japanese places are not in the city of LA…but instead in Torrance/Gardena. I haven’t had a chance to get over there too much, but there are a lot of highly rated izakaya, yakitori, ramen, etc. This is in large part due to the fact that until recently, all of the major Japanese automakers had their US headquarters there.

    Similarly, if you ever want authentic Chinese food, I have literally nowhere to recommend in the city of LA, all the good stuff is in the San Gabriel Valley. So yes, basically do the opposite of what you would do in any other city…go to the suburbs!

    Torihei in Torrance
    Otafuku Noodle House in Gardena
    Marugame Monzo in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
    Gyutan Tsukasa in the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa
    Cream Pan in Tustin

    There are dozens of ramen places, but ever since we’ve gotten back from Japan I haven’t been impressed with any of them :((

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for the wonderful list, Tyler! I added them all. 🙂

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  • Darlene Grant wrote:

    Tona, Ogden Utah
    Hanamaru, Ogden,Utah
    Windy’s Sukiyaki, Ogden, Utah

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Darlene! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • monch wrote:

    Philippines – https://www.facebook.com/ogawa.manila/
    https://www.facebook.com/kazunorirestaurant/

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seryna-Japanese-Restaurant/355744624447473

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Monch! I added to the list! 🙂

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  • Irene wrote:

    Sushi Robata in Plano, Texas !!!

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Irene! I added it to the list. 🙂

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  • Sophie | Delightful Plate wrote:

    The best Japanese restaurant in Chicago is Kaizan in my opinion. Their premium omakase is amazing, creative and really good value. It is a small restaurant, so reservation is strongly recommended.

    Roka Akor, also in Chicago, has some delicious dishes such as miso black cod, grilled Japanese wagyu beef and green tea custard. I don’t recommend sushi rolls here though.

    As for ramen restaurants in Chicago, I like Wasabi and Ramen Takeya.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for your recommendation! I added them to the list. 🙂 I would love to visit Chicago one day!

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  • Andreia Nunes wrote:

    I see you haven’t forgotten about Portugal 🙂 Here are my recommendations (japanese chefs owned by japanese people, I’m quite skeptical on the cliché wannabe sushi houses… it makes me cringe):
    -Tomo https://www.facebook.com/tomo.restaurante/
    -Kanazawa http://kanazawa.pt/en/
    -Kome (I specially like this one. Yuko-san serves mostly everyday japanese dishes, like Karaage or Tonkatsu. It’s also the cheapest… haha) http://www.kome-lisboa.com/

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Andreia! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Anna Natalia wrote:

    Nippon (https://www.nippon-sushi.com/) in Houston
    Teppay (https://www.facebook.com/teppaysushi)
    Sasaki (http://sasakisushi.com/)

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Anna! I added to the list!

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  • Jackie wrote:

    These are all in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Zakkushi for yakitori. Ematei for all round. Hiro Sushi, Zen Japanese for sushi.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Jackie! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Rochelle wrote:

    Hi Nami, here are a few Japanese-owned South Bay places you and the family might be interested in!

    Izakaya-style:
    – Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas (Cupertino; Gamba Karaoke next door!)
    – En Japanese Tapas (Santa Clara)
    – Dan Izakaya Restaurant (San Jose)

    Sushi:
    – Tomi Sushi (San Jose, next to Mitsuwa Marketplace)
    – Sushi Tomi (Mountain View location; same as above)

    Ramen:
    – Taka Ramen (San Jose; Authentic Hakata-style)
    – Shalala Ramen (Mountain View)

    Japanese Curry:
    – Curry House Restaurants Cupertino (chain, great kid plates!)

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Rochelle! Thanks so much for your recommendation! Lots of my favorite places too! xo

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  • Stefan pennefather wrote:

    Australia Queensland Cairns
    riki yakiniku good Japanese BBQ for anyone up north
    Or Ganbaranaba if you feel like Ramen

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Stefan! I added to the list!

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  • J wrote:

    Sushi Koshu, Diamond Bar, CA
    Wadatsumi, Torrance, CA

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you J! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Fabrício Yutaka Fujikawa wrote:

    Hello, Nami!

    In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, I recommend the following restaurants:

    Restaurante Ten Kai: http://www.tenkai.com.br/

    Restaurante Miako: http://miako.com.br/

    Restaurante Mitsuba: http://www.restaurantemitsuba.com.br/

    Restaurante Azumi: https://www.facebook.com/azumirestaurante/

    Thank you,
    Fabrício

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you for the wonderful list Fabricio! Added to the list. 🙂

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  • Adalberto Ikegami wrote:

    Sushi Nami – São Paulo – Brazil http://www.sushinamisp.com.br
    It Sushi – São Paulo – Brazil
    http://www.itsushi.com
    Aoyama – São Paulo – Brazil
    http://www.restauranteaoyama.com.br
    Sushi Lika – São Paulo – Brazil
    https://m.facebook.com/pages/Sushi-Lika/196153150413474
    DJAPA São Paulo – Brazil
    http://www.djapa.com.br
    Nosu culinaria japonesa – São Paulo – Brazil
    http://www.nosu.com.br/phone/index.html
    Karaoke porque sim – São Paulo – Brazil
    http://www.karaokeboxporquesim.com.br
    Aska – São Paulo – Brazil
    https://restaurantesjaponeses.com.br/aska
    Kazu – São Paulo – Brazil
    http://lamenkazu.com.br
    Tanabe’s – Maringá – Brazil
    http://www.restaurantetanabes.com.br

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Adalberto! Thank you SO much for sharing all these restaurants! I have entered all of them. 🙂

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  • Möni wrote:

    Hi,
    Kuro Udon in Vienna, Austria is a really good restaurant if you love udon like me. They even have a vegan udon dish! Here’s their website: http://www.kurojapan.com/udon/

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you Möni! I added your restaurant. 🙂

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  • Eliane wrote:

    As a JOC-Fan and having lived in kobe for one year, I can highly recommend https://www.nikonikotei.de/ in Mainz. It‘s a cute japanese restaurant, owned and runned by japanese people. They have quite a lot of different dishes and it tastes originally like back in my days in Japan.

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Eliane! Thank you for your entry! I added to the list now. 🙂

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  • Llew Janse van Rensburg wrote:

    Best Japanese restaurant – authentic:

    Japa Express Sushi Bar in Johannesburg, South Africa

    http://www.japa.co.za/index.html

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    • Nami wrote:

      Thank you so much Llew! I added to the list! 🙂

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  • Steve & Paula W. wrote:

    Thank you for your great website – we’re cooking out-of-this-world ramen and donburi now because of you! I recommend the Sakura Japanese Restaurant; Church Corner Mall; Riccarton Rd.; Christchurch, New Zealand. Also, just down the walkway from Sakura is Patisserie Yahagi, a Japanese pastry & dessert place. The two of them together make a great combo – have dinner at Sakura, and pick up some pastries at Yahagi on the way out.

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  • Lindsey Nguyen wrote:

    I personally want to recommend Shiki Japanese Restaurant in London. Very homey and the food delicious

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Lindsey! Thanks so much for letting me know! I added to the list. 🙂

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  • Liliana wrote:

    Hi,
    I live in Chile and I would like to recomend some places in Santiago

    Goemon http://www.goemon.cl/
    Kintaro Ramen https://www.facebook.com/kintarochile/
    Japon http://www.restaurantjapon.cl/
    Donkame Yoko http://www.donkameyoko.com/inicio

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Liliana! Thank you so much for your information! I just added all of them. Thank you!!

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  • Shannon | Justasdelish wrote:

    JC Yama at Rotterdam is the best I’ve eaten in The Netherlands (in my opinion, it’s better than Michelin star Okura in Amsterdam). Owner chef Hiroaki Yamamoto previously worked at Okura, and loves creating cuisines that unique local ingredients that include herbs, grasses and wild plants he finds in the Netherlands. Every visit is highly memorable experience.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Shannon. Added JC Yama to the list.

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  • Kristina wrote:

    Hi! In Miami Florida, the best is Maido Japanese restaurant! Matsuri is also excellent, and many people consider it the best. 🙂

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    • Reese wrote:

      They look great! Thanks Kristina. Added both Maido and Matsuri.

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  • Kristina wrote:

    in Coral Gables, FL, the best is Su-Shin Izakaya. 🙂

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you!

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  • Dominic Audy wrote:

    Montréal, Canada. Nozy. http://www.restaurantnozy.ca

    It’s an authentic teishoku restaurant with a little Northern Japan twist (the owner-chef is from Hokkaido). Super seasonal – the menu is short and changes constantly. Typical: Kamo Nanban Soba, Anko Nabe, Uni Don, kaisen don, crab dishes,, always a sashimi option and a yakiniku option and a grilled fish, and the one soup three sides meal that evolves all year.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Nozy sounds wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Dominic. It’s nice when a restaurant changes things up based on seasons.

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  • Ray steele wrote:

    http://www.syun-izakaya.com Hillsboro, Oregon. Very cool place!!!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Got this one down under Oregon. Thank you, Ray!

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  • Kari Ikemoto Exter wrote:

    Takuma in Santa Monica, CA, great Japanese Izakaya style bar! https://www.yelp.com/reservations/takuma-santa-monica-2

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    • Reese wrote:

      Takuma looks like a fun place. Thanks for your recommendation, Kari.

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  • Julia wrote:

    Ajishin in Novi, Michigan, USA is the best in the state!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you Julia! We will have to try it out if we get a chance to visit Michigan.

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  • Giulia wrote:

    Hi Nami, in Florence (Italy) my favorite Japanese restaurants are: 1 Iyo-Iyo Sushi
    2 Banki Ramen
    3 Mangiappone (take-away).
    Have a nice day!

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    • Reese wrote:

      These are wonderful recommendations, Giulia. Added them to the list. Thank you!

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  • Nicole wrote:

    Tempura Hajime in Melbourne Australia
    http://tempurahajime.com.au

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    • Reese wrote:

      Perfect! Thank you Nicole.

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  • Karen Scelsi wrote:

    Konomi in Birmingham, Alabama United States

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    • Reese wrote:

      Good to know! Thank you, Karen. Added Konomi to Alabama.

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  • Jane Matsumoto wrote:

    K-Zo in Culver City /los Angeles.
    http://www.k-zo.com

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    • Reese wrote:

      It looks fancy. Thank you, Jane. It’s on the list.

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  • Alex wrote:

    Las Vegas has a huge japanese community. Here are my favorites:
    – aburiya raku
    – sweets raku
    – kabuto
    – izakaya go
    – hachi
    – ramen sora
    – trattoria nakamura-ya
    – kame omakase
    – sushi takashi
    – hashi (ramen)
    – sekushi

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    • Reese wrote:

      What a great list, Alex. And 5 stars for Kame Omakase? It must be amazing! Thanks for sharing your favorites with us.

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  • Gena Gonzales wrote:

    Gombei in San Jose, Ca

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you for the recommendation, Gena!

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  • Jolee wrote:

    Domo in Denver, CO! Traditional Japanese homestyle country cooking, with unique and super cool ambience. There is also a really neat little museum connected to the restaurant and a lovely garden. We love this place!!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Sounds like a must-stop place if anyone ever visits Denver! What a great concept to incorporate Japanese homestyle cooking with a museum and a garden in a modern interpretation. We’d love to visit! Thank you Jolee.

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  • Joshua Barker wrote:

    Ramen Ya
    Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks Joshua. Added Ramen Ya to the list.

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  • Vincenzo wrote:

    I would suggest WellKome in Milan!
    The best Japanese restaurant I’ve ever tasted in Italy!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Vincenzo. Now we just have to find an opportunity to visit Milan!:)

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      • Vincenzo Catano wrote:

        You’re welcome!
        I almost forgot, there’s also Poporoya in Milan that is another big star. There are two location: a sushi bar and a restaurant.
        The sushi bar is famous here for his cirashi( a bit modified and “improved”) but has also typical dishes. The restaurant, on the other hand, at lunch offers set menus that every time take me back to Japan. I hope you’ll appreciate my opinion! 🙂

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        • Reese wrote:

          Of course, we’d love to have your contribution. Added Poporoya sushi bar and the restaurant to Milan. Thanks so much, Vincenzo.

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  • Rachel wrote:

    To add to the list:
    Akai Hana (Columbus, Ohio)

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Rachel. Now we have something to recommend for Ohio.

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  • Molly wrote:

    Hi there! I absolutely love Issei Noodle in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA! There’s an anime convention there every year and Issei Noodle is right down the street! I absolutely love their Tonkatsu ramen. They have lots of vegetarian options, too!

    http://www.isseinoodle.com/

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks for letting us know, Molly. This is a great addition to the list.

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  • Marybeth Ortua Alawadh wrote:

    Tsukiji in Makati

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Merybeth! Added to the list.

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  • Sushi Lover wrote:

    I think you missed one in Las Vegas. Osaka, the oldest Japanese Restaurant Vegas, continues to shin with their premium quality of sushi. Don’t get me wrong, the others are great, just should have added Osaka Japanese Bistro too. Thanks for sharing as it is a great list as we travel.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks for letting us know. That’s we rely on readers like you to build on the list. Osaka Japanese Bistro is now added to Las Vegas:)

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  • Eva Holmberg wrote:

    In Denmark: ISSA, Kumacph, Bento, Ramen to Biiru, Slurp. Selfish

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    • Reese wrote:

      What a great recommendation, Eva. Thank you!

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  • Diana wrote:

    Hungary
    Don Doko Don – Budapest https://www.facebook.com/dondokodonbudapest/
    original japanese Don.

    Komachi – Budapest best original ramen and curry, authentic https://www.facebook.com/komachibistro/

    Sushis are can’t be the best at Hungary because we don’t have sea and the fish’s quality not the best, but here is quite good sushis:
    Planet sushi – https://www.facebook.com/PlanetSushiBudapest/
    Sushi Sei – https://www.facebook.com/SushiSeiEtterem/ this one make other japanese foods like nabe and tempuras, that was also verry delicious 🙂

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you for sharing the restaurants with us, Diana! They are now on the list.

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  • Stephanie wrote:

    Ooki Japanese Izakaya – Zürich, Switzerland http://www.ooki.tokyo/

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks Stephanie! Finally we can add one to Zurich:)

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  • Yen wrote:

    Adelaide, Sa, Australia:
    Ryo’s noodles
    Nagomi
    Nishiki
    Ichitaro
    Ginza miyako
    Wasai
    En
    Contemporary Japanese deli

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    • Reese wrote:

      Fantastic! Thanks for the great list, Yen!

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  • Hanna wrote:

    Yoparai in New York
    Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Texas
    Soto in Austin Texas

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks Hanna! We added your recommendations to the list.

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  • Sharon Bergen wrote:

    Wann Izakaya
    Japanese Gastropub
    1850 Broad Street
    Regina, Saskatchewan
    Canada

    http://www.wannregina.com/
    Our favourite menu item is the in house made Ramen.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks Sharon. We added Wann Izakaya to the list.

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  • Scott Haithcock wrote:

    H&L Asian Market
    5300 Rivers Avenue
    North Charleston, South Carolina
    Great selection of diverse Asian products-Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.

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  • Gabi wrote:

    One of my two favourites are here (Sushi Sei – Budapest HUN), but the other isn’t: Yabase in Düsseldorf, Germany (Klosterstraße 70.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Hi Gabi – Thanks for letting us know about Yabase! Looks like a great place.

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  • Eduardo Nakatani wrote:

    Mexico city: Wanwan sakaba / hiyoko / le Tachinomi desu

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks so much, Eduardo! We finally have some recommendations for Mexico city.

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  • Max Ishida wrote:

    MOG Bistro at México City

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    • Reese wrote:

      Perfect! Thank you, Max.

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  • Kyra Davis wrote:

    Afuri Ramen in Portland, Oregon

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    • Reese wrote:

      Good to know about Afuri Ramen, Kyra. Looks like a place to go for anyone who visits Portland. Thank you!

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  • Brad wrote:

    For Romania:
    Kanpai http://kanpai.ro
    Yuki ~ Home Dining http://yukihomedining.ro/en/

    Both are located in Bucharest

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Brad! They are now on the list.

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  • Winnie wrote:

    Daruma restaurant in Schamburg, Illinois
    1823 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194

    Authentic homely Japanese dishes and we love the special ramen on weekends!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Hi Winnie – We added Daruma to the list. Thank you!

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  • Anne wrote:

    For France, my recommendation for taste like in japan :
    Ryukishin (ramen and tsukemen)
    Dosanko Larmen
    Naritake Kotteri Ramen
    Sushi Kilala
    Sushi B
    Azabu
    Abri Soba
    Kinasé (for Niigata saké and other local foods)
    Isse Workshop
    Isse Izakaya
    Tomo (dorayaki)
    Kosyuen (tea salon)
    Happatei (takoyaki and okonomiyaki)
    Okomusu ((okonomiyaki)
    Omusubi gonbei
    Salon McQueen (Kissaten from Osaka and good bento)
    Okawari bento
    Sanukiya (one of the best udon and where the taste doesn’t changed)
    Kisin (the Best udon in Paris)
    Karaage-ya

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    • Reese wrote:

      Wow! This is a comprehensive list, It’s amazing to know there are so many quality Japanese restaurants/ eateries in Paris. Thank you so much, Anne. We really appreciate your input. Merci!

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  • Max wrote:

    Nueva Casa Japonesa in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you so much, Max!

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  • Marie-Pierre Champagne wrote:

    Aka Fuji in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you Marie-Pierre!

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  • KyRee Elain wrote:

    D’s Authentic Japanese restaurant
    20 Glenelg Place
    Connolly.
    Perth Western Australia

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    • Reese wrote:

      Looks like they’ve got 5-star reviews. Thank you, KyRee!

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  • ji wrote:

    Finland
    Kamome
    Koto
    Tokyo street

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    • Reese wrote:

      Perfect! Now we have recommendations for Finland. Thank you so much, Ji!

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  • Patrick Price wrote:

    Niki’s Tokyo Inn
    San Antonio TX

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Patrick!

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  • Karen Sakuda wrote:

    Utage restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii on island of Oahu. They serve Okinawan and Japanese food.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Hi Karen, we can’t believe this is the first recommendation we received from Hawaii! Thank you so much! Added to the list.

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  • Brenda wrote:

    South Dakota – Sushi Masa

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    • Brenda wrote:

      Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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  • Brenda wrote:

    Sorry – I forgot to specify – Sushi Masa – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Brenda. Added Sushi Masa to the list.

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  • Nicole H wrote:

    My Favorite in Anchorage Alaska
    http://kumagorosushi.com

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks, Nicole! Now we have a recommendation for Anchorage.

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  • Petra wrote:

    The best in Czech Republic is Katsura restaurant in Prague.
    Also I like to eat in Samurai, also in Prague, but I think the chef is not Japanese.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks, Petra! Good to know you can find quality Japanese restaurants in Prague. We added Katsura to the list.

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  • Amy Martin wrote:

    United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia: Royal Sushi & Izakaya
    (www.royalsushiandizakaya.com)

    United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia: Double Knot
    (www.doubleknotphilly.com)

    United States / Texas / Austin: Uchi
    (www.uchiaustin.com)

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    • Reese wrote:

      Great recommendations! Thank you, Amy.

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  • Claire wrote:

    World Sushi in Nanuet, NY – It’s almost like gourmet japanese food
    Ootoya in NYC – More traditional, my brothers love it
    and ZAUO in NYC – I haven’t been there yet, but you catch your own fish and my brother raves about.

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thanks for sharing, Claire!

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  • Ed Gunderson wrote:

    You absolutely need to add Sushi Den and Izakaya Den in Denver, Colorado. Toshi and Yazu Kizaki have ruled the Denver sushi scene for decades.

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    • Reese wrote:

      That’s why we rely on readers like yourself for building the list. Thank you so much, Ed! Denver is now updated with your recommendations.

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  • Leah wrote:

    Oh gosh, I have quite a few to add to your list…these are all in Georgia, USA.

    Sushi Yoko in Norcross – Wonderful Japanese comfort food. They serve a little bit of everything. Very hole-in-the-wall, but I loved going there whenever I missed Japan.

    Jinya Ramen in Sandy Springs – Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had outside Japan. The Sprouting Up Ramen is my favorite.

    Shoya Izakaya in Doraville – Pretty big izakaya-style restaurant. Lots of menu options.

    Sushi Mito in Norcross – Another izakaya-style place, but a bit more of a nice restaurant feel, quieter than Shoya.

    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Doraville – The sushi here is honestly just okay, but it’s fun to go for the gimmick: it’s an honest-to-goodness revolving sushi bar. Eat enough plates and you can win a cute little prize!

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    • Reese wrote:

      Oh, Leah! This is so helpful. You’re the first one who contributed to the Georgia list. So your recommendations are excellent. We updated the list. Thank you!

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  • Eash Jeretta wrote:

    If like to add Yokohama Ramen to Wichita Kansas and Kanai Sushi which is a special ordering and catering business. We used to go to Kanai when they were opened as a regular style restaurant and their food was of highest quality and authentic taste. Yokohama has two restaurants and is also authentic style and taste

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    • Nami wrote:

      Hi Eash! Thank you for the information. I added to the list! 🙂

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  • Robyn Foster wrote:

    Suggestions for your world wide restaurant list:

    Sono Japanese Restaurant
    Portside Wharf Brisbane Queensland Australia
    sonorestaurant.com.au

    Chaco Bar
    186-188 Victoria Street
    Potts Point Sydney NSW Australia
    chacobar.com.au

    Busshari Japanese Restaurant
    119 Macleay Street
    Potts Point Sydney NSW Australia
    busshari.com.au

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    • Reese wrote:

      This is excellent, Robyn! I couldn’t believe it took so long for us to receive recommendations from Sydney & Brisbane! Thank you so much.

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  • Robyn Foster wrote:

    Oh, I almost forgot – for the ultimate degustation Japanese dining experience in Sydney (you have to book way ahead though!):

    Tetsuya’s
    529 Kent Street
    Sydney. NSW. Australia
    tetsuyas.com

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    • Reese wrote:

      Thank you, Robyn!

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  • Patty wrote:

    All Netherlands!
    Yokohama Ramen Saito – Schiedam – https://shunmenblog.wordpress.com/
    Izekaya Tanuki – Amstelveen (Also in Amsterdam, but not as good) – https://amstelveen.izakayatanuki.com/
    Nagomi – Amstelveen (No website, just facebook and instagram) https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantNagomi/
    Takumi Dusseldorf – Rotterdam (and The Hague, Eindhoven and Amsterdam) – https://takumiramennoodles.com/
    Set Restaurant – The Hague – http://www.setrestaurant.nl/
    Hakata Senpachi – Amsterdam – http://www.hakatasenpachi.com/

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    • Reese wrote:

      Perfect! Thank you, Patty. We added your rec to the list.

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  • Frank wrote:

    Tenka Ramen in Richmond, Virginia. Quite possibly the most authentic Ramen in all of Virginia, along with an incredible scene and mood, with walls decorated with posters of various Japanese media (in original language too). Also happens to be a walk away from the largest Comicon in Virginia.

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  • Penwadee wrote:

    There are several Japanese restaurants, located around Thailand which served various kinds of Japanese food, even sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, toriyaki, ….as Fuji, Otoya, Isakaya, etc.

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