Looking for the best Japanese restaurants near you? From New York to London to Singapore to Sydney, here is the ultimate list of the best Japanese restaurants around the world. The list covers many offerings that include beloved ramen joints, hole-in-the-wall gems, izakaya fare and Michelin-starred sushi destinations.
The Japanese food scene is ever-growing all around the world. As the world leading Japanese recipe food website, we are constantly receiving requests from our readers for recommendations on best Japanese restaurants and eateries. Since it is impossible for us to sample all the best Japanese restaurants (although it would be a dream), we have crowdsourced this task to our local and international readers who are equally passionate and knowledgeable about Japanese food.
The result is this ultimate list for the best Japanese restaurants around the world! From casual ramen joints, best sushi to upscale kaiseki dining, these come highly recommended by local JOC readers. We also included some best tips and trustable resources where you can do your own research.
Please note that we review all the submissions with strict specifications but we have not tried all of these restaurants ourselves. After the pandemic, some of the restaurants might have been closed and we depend on readers to inform us on any changes. In the meantime, you can look up online for the overall reviews for more information.
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Note: You are welcome to submit your favorite local Japanese restaurant(s) to us by leaving a comment in this post with the name (website if you know), city, and country. We review and update the list on a regular basis. Only selected places will be listed based on our criteria. Thank you!
How to Find the Best Japanese Restaurants Near You
Open Table – This website connects diners with over 50,000 restaurants worldwide and has trustable reviews. You can search for the best Japanese restaurants from Hawaii to Japan to Denmark or Australia.
Table All – TABLEALL is an English online booking service for high-end restaurants in Japan. As these restaurants tend to be fully booked several months in advance, you can do your booking through this website without hassle.
MICHELIN Guide – Find star rated Japanese restaurants in major cities in the world with this well-known guide.
Ultimate Food Guide in Tokyo – Some of the best foods and places to eat in Tokyo from our own experience.
Best Japanese Restaurants Around The World – Readers’ Recommendations
Countries
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Guam
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vietnam
ARGENTINA
- Nueva Casa Japonesa in Buenos Aires
AUSTRALIA
Canberra
New South Wales
Queensland
- Sono Japanese Restaurant in Brisbane
- Ganbaranba in Cairns
- Riki Yakiniku Dining Bar in Cairns
Sydney
- Chaco Bar in Potts Point
- Busshari Japanese Restaurant in Potts Point
- Michi Izakaya & Ramen
South Australia
- Contemporary Japanese Deli in Adelaide
- En Japanese Bar & Restaurant in Adelaide
- Ginza Miyako in Adelaide
- Nagomi Japanese Kitchen in Adelaide
- Nishiki Cafe & Izakaya in Adelaide
- Ryo’s noodles in Adelaide
- Shiki in Adelaide
- Sushi Bar Genki in Adelaide
- Wasai Japanese Kitchen in Adelaide
Tasmania
Victoria
- Tetsujin in Melbourne
- Tempura Hajime in Melbourne
- Hakata Gensuke in Melbourne
Western Australia
- D’s Authentic Japanese in Perth
Online Stores
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
- Kamo in Brussels
- Izakaya in Brussels
- Sakagura in Brussels
- Sanzaru Nikkei in Woluwé-Saint-Pierre, Brussels
BRAZIL
- Tanabe’s inMaringá
- Restaurante Ten Kai in Rio de Janeiro
- Restaurante Mitsuba in Rio de Janeiro
- Restaurante Azumi in Rio de Janeiro
- Aoyama in São Paulo
- Aska in São Paulo
- DJAPA in São Paulo
- It Sushi in São Paulo
- Karaoke porque sim in São Paulo
- Kazu in São Paulo
- Nosu culinaria japonesa in São Paulo
- Sushi Lika in São Paulo
- Sushi Nami in São Paulo
CANADA
Alberta
- Sushi Bar Zipang in Calgary
British Columbia
- Guu Izakaya in Vancouver
- Kingyo in Vancouver
- Kishimoto in Vancouver
- Miku in Vancouver
- Minami in Vancouver
- Raisu in Vancouver
- Santouka in Vancouver
- Yama Café in Vancouver
- Yuwa Japanese Cuisine in Vancouver
- Zakkusshi in Vancouver
Manitoba
- Kyu Bistro in Winnipeg
Nova Scotia
Ontario
- Ginko Japanese Restaurant in Etobicoke
- Shiki Japanese Restaurant in London
- Le Cafe Michi in Scarborough
- Ginko Japanese Restaurant in Toronto
- Hiro Sushi Restaurant in Toronto
- Kingyo in Toronto
- Kinka Izakaya in Toronto
- Pizza Saint Tropez in Toronto (Japanese pizza)
- Ramen Kyouka in Toronto
- Sansotei Ramen in Toronto
- Tondou Ramen in Toronto
- Yasu Toronto in Toronto
- Zakkushi in Toronto
- Zen Japanese Restaurant in Toronto
Québec
- Aka Fuji in Montreal
- Kazu in Montreal
- Bistro Japonais Furusato in Montreal
- Nozy in Montréal
- Tora-ya Ramen in Quebec City
- Hosaka-ya Sushi in Quebec City
Saskatchewan
- Wann Izakaya Japanese Gastropub in Regina
CHILE
- Donkame Yoko in Providencia
- Goemon in Santiago
- Ramen Kintaro in Santiago
- Restaurant Japón in Santiago
CHINA
COLOMBIA
CROATIA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
Katsura restaurant in Prague
DENMARK
- Bento Restaurant in Copenhagen
- Kumacph in Copenhagen
- ISSA in Copenhagen
- Ramen To Biiru in Copenhagen
- Slurp Ramen Joint in Copenhagen
- Selfish in Copenhagen
FINLAND
- Kakome in Helsinki
- Koto – Japanilainen ravintola in Helsinki
- Tokyo Street in Helsinki
FRANCE
- Café Japonais in Bordeaux
- Le SamouraÏ in Bordeaux
- L’encoche Yakiniku in Bordeaux
- Ishikawa in Bordeaux
- Un soir à Shibuya in Bordeaux
- Azabu in Paris
- Abri Soba in Paris
- Bistro Ramen Ryukishin in Paris
- Blueberry Maki Bar in Paris
- Carré Pain de Mie in Paris
- Dosanko in Paris
- Happa Teï in Paris (for okonomiyaki and takoyaki)
- Isse Izakaya in Paris
- Karaage-ya in Paris
- Kilala Sushi in Paris
- Kinasé in Paris (for Niigata saké and other local foods)
- Kodawari Ramen in Paris
- Kosyuen in Paris (Japanese tea room)
- Kunitoraya in Paris
- Omusubi Gonbei in Paris
- Okawari bento in Paris
- Okomusu in Paris (for okonomiyaki)
- Pattiserrie Tomo in Paris
- Sanukiya in Paris (a Michelin Guide restaurant)
- SUSHI B in Paris
- Toraya in Paris (Japnese cafe serving wagashi)
- Udon Kisin in Paris
- Workshop Isse in Paris
- Zen in Paris
- Matsumotoya in Strasbourg
GERMANY
- Kushi Tei of Tokyo in Düsseldorf
- Takumi in Düsseldorf
- Yabase in Düsseldorf
- Niko Niko Tei in Mainz
GUAM
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
- Don Doko Don in Budapest
- Komachi Japan Bistro in Budapest
- Planet Sushi in Budapest
- Sushi Sei in Budapest
INDIA
- Izumi Bandra in Mumbai
- Wasabi By Morimoto in Mumbai
INDONESIA
IRELAND
ISRAEL
- 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.
ITALY
- Hazama in Milano (Kaiseki style)
- Osaka in Milano
- Poporoya Sushi Bar in Milano
- Shiro Poporoya in Milano
- Sumire in Milano (Izakaya)
- Yazawa in Milano (Yakiniku restaurant)
- Iyo-Iyo Sushi in Florence
- Banki Ramen in Florence
- Hibiky-han in Florence
- Mangiappone (for take-out) in Florence
- Kabuto Ramen in Pisa
JAMAICA
JAPAN
- Hiina No Yu in Wakayama
KOREA
MALAYSIA
- Miyagi in Bandar Baru Bangi in Selangor
MALTA
- Sapporo Ramen EZO in St. Julian
MEXICO
- Hiyoko in Mexico City
- Le Tachinomi Desu in Mexico City
- MOG Bistro in México City
- Wanwan Sakaba in Mexico City
NETHERLANDS
- Hakata Senpachi in Amsterdam
- Restaurants in Hotel Okura in Amsterdam
- Ishii Okonomiyaki in Amstelveen
- Nagomi in Amstelveen
- HOKKAI in IJmuiden
- JC Yama in Rotterdam
- Yokohama Ramen Saito in Schiedam
- Takumi Dusseldorf in Rotterdam (and The Hague, Eindhoven and Amsterdam)
- Set Restaurant in The Hague
NEW ZEALAND
- Cocoro in Auckland
- Masa Japanese Restaurant and Bar in Auckland
- Patisserie Yahagi in Christchurch
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Christchurch
- Jizo in Dunedin
NORWAY
PAKISTAN
PERU
- Maido by Mistuhara (The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019)
PHILIPPINES
- Tsukiji in Makati
- Kazunori Japanese Restaurant / Kazu Cafe in Manila
- OGAWA Traditional Japanese Restaurant in Manila
- Seryna Japanese Restaurant in Manila
POLAND
PORTUGAL
- Bonsai in Lisbon
- Kanazawa in Lisbon
- Kome in Lisbon
- Tasca Kome in Lisbon
- Tomo in Lisbon
ROMANIA
- Kanpai in Bucharest
- Yuki ~ Home Dining in Bucharest
SCOTLAND
- Oiishi in East Kilbride
- Ichiban in Glasgow
SINGAPORE
- Izzy Dining & Bar in Singapore
- Nanbantei in Singapore
- Teppei Japanese Restaurant in Singapore
- The Flying Squirrel in Singapore
SLOVAKIA
SLOVENIA
SOUTH AFRICA
- Japa Express Sushi Bar in Johannesburg
SPAIN
- Kibuka Sushi Bar and Restaurant in Barcelona
- Kibuka Sushi Bar and Drinks in Barcelona
SWITZERLAN
- Ooki Japanese Izakaya in Zürich
SWEDEN
TAIWAN
THAILAND
- Aoi in Bangkok
UNITED KINGDOM
- Abeno in London (serves authentic okonomiyaki)
- Cafe Japan in London
- Koya in London (serves great Udon)
- Momo Japanese Restaurant in London
- WA Cafe in London
- Koto Izakaya in Oxford
UNITED STATES
Alabama
- Konomi in Birmingham
Alaska
- Kumagoru Sushi in Anchorage
Arkansas
Arizona
- Ikkyu in Tucson
- Samurai in Tucson
- Yoshimatsu in Tucson
California – Northern
- Okawa in Antioch
- Curry House in Cupertino
- Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas in Cupertino
- Wasabi Bistro in Livermore
- Sumika in Los Altos
- Octopus in Menlo Park
- Maru Ichi in Mountain View
- Shalala Ramen in Mountain View
- Sushi Tomi in Mountain View
- Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto
- Kanpai in Palo Alto
- Kemuri Japanese Baru in Redwood City
- Dan Izakaya Restaurant in San Jose
- Ramen Taka in San Jose
- Tomi Sushi in San Jose
- Gombei in San Jose
- Izakaya Ginji in San Mateo
- Ramen Dojo in San Mateo
- Ramen Parlor in San Mateo
- Seto Restaurant in Sunnyvale
- Sushi Blvd in Sunnyvale
California – Southern
- Gyutan Tsukasa in Costa Mesa
- Sushi Koshu in Diamond Bar
- Otafuku Noodle House in Gardena
- K-Zo in Los Angeles
- Marugame Monzo in Los Angeles
- Sushi Gen in Los Angeles (downtown)
- Kanpai Sushi in Marina Del Ray
- Sushi Roku – Pasadena
- Ken’s Japanese Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga
- Sushi Ota in San Diego
- Nannbankan in Santa Monica
- Takuma in Santa Monica
- Torihei Yakitori Robata Dining in Torrance
- Wadatsumi in Torrance
- Cream Pan in Tustin
Colorado
- Domo in Denver
- Izakaya Den in Denver
- Sushi Den in Denver
- Toshi in Denver
- Yazu Kizaki in Denver
Connecticut
Florida
- Su-Shin Izakaya in Coral Gable, South Miami
- Maido Japanese Restaurant in Miami
- Matsuri Japanese Restaurant in Miami
Georgia
- Jinya Ramen in Sandy Springs (try their Sprouting Up Ramen)
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Doraville
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Shoya Izakaya in Doraville
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Sushi Mito in Norcross
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Sushi Yoko in Norcross
Hawaii
- Chez Kenzo Bar and Grill in Honolulu
- Utage restaurant in Honolulu
- Yaki Yaki Miwa in Honolulu
- Yakitori Hachibei in Honolulu
Idaho
Illinois
- Kai Zan in Chicago
- Mako in Chicago
- Ramen Takeya in Chicago
- Ramen Wasabi in Chicago
- Roka Akor in Chicago
- Renga Tei in Lincolnwood
- Daruma in Schaumburg
Indiana
- Asaka Japanese Restaurant in Indianapolis
Iowa
Kansas
- Yokohama Ramen Joint in Wichita
Kentucky
- Ramen Ya, Lexington in Kentucky
Maryland
- Sushi de Kanpai in Salisbury
Massachusetts
- Sushi Kappo Toraya in Arlington
- Pikaichi in Boston
- Hana Japan in Newburyport
- Ittoku in Boston
- Pabu Boston in Boston
- Ganko Ittetsu Ramen in Brookline
Maryland
Michigan
- Ajishin in Novi, Michigan
Minnesota
- Kado no Mise in Minneapolis
- Billy Sushi in Minneapolis
Mississippi
Missouri
- Wakyoto Japanese Restaurant in Branson
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
- Aburiya Raku in Las Vegas
- Hachi Japanese Yakitori Izakaya in Las Vegas
- Izakaya Go in Las Vegas
- Kabuto in Las Vegas
- Kame Omakase in Las Vegas
- Naka Sushi in Las Vegas
- Osaka Japanese Bistro in Las Vegas
- Ramen Hashi in Las Vegas
- Ramen Sora in Las Vegas
- Sweets Raku in Las Vegas
- Trattoria Nakamura-Ya in Las Vegas (Japanese-style Italian cuisine)
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New Jersey
- Sagami Japanese Restaurant in Collingswood
New York
- Sushi Mike’s in Dobbs Ferry
- World Sushi in Nanuet
- EN Japanese Brasserie in New York City
- Ootoya in New York City
- Sakagura in New York City
- Yopparai in New York City
- ZAUO in New York City
North Carolina
- Waraji in Raleigh
North Dakota
Ohio
- Akai Hana in Columbus
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Syun Izakaya in Hillsboro, Oregon
- Afuri Ramen in Portland, Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Issei Noodle in downtown Lancaster
- Double Knot
- Royal Sushi & Izakaya
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
- Sushi Masa in Sioux Falls
Tennessee
- Sonobana Restaurant in Nashville (has a grocery store attached to it)
Texas
- Soto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Austin
- Uchi in Austin
- Sushi Robata in Dallas
- Nippon in Houston
- Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Houston
- Sasaki in Houston
- Teppay in Houston
- Sushi Sake in Richardson
- Sutadonya in Plano
- Yama Izakaya & Sushi in Plano
- Niki’s Tokyo Inn in San Antonio
Utah
- Tona Sushi in Ogden
- Hanamaru Japanese Sushi & Kaiseki Restaurant in Ogden
- Windy’s Sukiyaki in Ogden
Virginia
Washington
- SanKai in Edmonds,
- Sushi Kashiba in Seattle
- Tsukushinbo in Seattle
- Issian in Seattle, WA in Wallingford neighborhood)
- Miyabi Sushi in Tukwila
Washington DC
Wisconsin
- Matsu-Ya in Stevens Point
VIETNAM
- Ootoya in Ho Chi Minh City
Cape Town, South Africa: my favourites are Izakaya Kukai (150 Empire Avenue, Hout Bay) and Izakaya Matsuri (32 Prestwich Street, Green Point).
Hello, Clarien. Thank you for sharing your favorite restaurants in South Africa!
Here are some Boston recs: Sushi Kappo Toraya in Arlington, MA is amazing. Also would recommend Coco Ramen in Newton. Ganko Ittetsu Ramen in Brookline. Miraku Boston in Brookline. Kenzoku Mazesoba in Boston!
Hello Mina! Thank you for sharing many places in Boston!
Sushi Kushi Toyo in suburban Chicago
https://www.sushikushitoyo.com/
Hi, Abe! Thank you for sharing the restaurant’s information!
Little restaurant in north italy
https://osteriagiapponese.wixsite.com/ajiosteriagiapponese
Hi, Iris! Thank you for sharing this location.
According to Google Search, it appears to be temporarily closed. Are they reopening now?
Best sushi experience in Toronto https://yasu-sushibar.com/index.html
Hello, Maryna. Thank you very much for sharing this!
Sushi looks really delicious. We’ve added it to our list. 🤗
Pizza Saint Tropez in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Japanese pizza place
https://www.pzst.ca/#/
Hello, Cheryl. Wow! Japanese Pizza! Thank you for sharing the store’s information!
We’ve added it to our list.🤗
Tondou Ramen in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Authentic Okinawan Soba
https://www.tondouramentoronto.com/
Hello, Cheryl. Thank you for this information!
We’ve added it to our list. The Ramen looks great! 🤗
Pompoko in Brighton, United Kingdom (110 Church Street). They do sit-in and takeaway, and have been there for many years and are still very popular.
Hi Luke, Thank you for the information! 🙂
Mako in Chicago, IL is a great restaurant to experience Japanese food.
Hi dorothy! Thank you for reading Nami’s post, and suggesting Mako in Chicago! 😃
Hello, I’m from London.
Koya is a udon restaurant rather than a ramen place.
Also a few other authentic Japanese places in London:
https://hidencurry.com/
https://hot-dinners.com/2023091112622/Gastroblog/Latest-news/okonimiheads-okonomiyaki-restaurant-haggerston-dalston-london
https://www.takumayfair.com/
Hope you like the suggestions,
Reiko
Hi Reiko! Thank you so much for sharing many places in London! 😊
Hello!
Some restaurants in Milan (Italy)
Hazama
Via Savona, 41, 20144 Milano MI
Sumire
Via Varese, 1, 20121 Milano MI
Osaka
Corso Garibaldi, 68, 20121 Milano MI
Yazawa
Via San Fermo, 1, 20121 Milano MI
Please note that Hazama is a kaiseki style restaurant.
The prices of Hazama are quiet expensive (depends on what your budget is).
Sumire is quiet affordable at lunch, does not exceed 20 euros for person. I did not try for dinner yet.
Osaka is a bit expensive but not too much, depends on what you order.
Yazawa’s lunch is actually affordable but dinner is more expensive.
All the four restaurants (except for Sumire) are managed by actual people/chefs from Japan who had prior experiences in Japan; some even received certifications and if I remember well, Hazama and Yazawa got mentioned in the Michelin guide.
Still, Sumire is a very good and comfy place. It is also an izakaya.
Hello, Sophie! Thank you very much for sharing the names of the restaurants and your experience!
They have been added to our list.😊
Izakaya Kichinto is an amazing pub/restaurant I’ve been to with the best Japanese food I’ve had so far. Everything is hot, delicious, served fresh, and well-portioned. They serve foods typically served in bars like ramen, gyoza, poke, sushi, and all sorts of delicious appetizers (the fried oyster is amazing!) There are barrel-style booths, but there’s also Japanese-styled seating where you can take your shoes off and sit at a low table to eat. I highly recommend anyone in Portland OR to try this place!
Hi Nico! Thank you for input!🙂
https://www.sankaisushi.com/menu
Under master sushi chef Nakano Ryuichi’s deceptively relaxed but very watchful eyes, San Kai serves up some of the most amazing sushi I’ve ever had. San Kai is just north of Seattle in the town of Edmonds and offers a menu list of seafood from both the Pacific Northwest and Japan. The Fresh List is sublime. Try the Sakura-masu nigiri sushi. I’ve never seen this native to Japan trout listed anywhere before, but it was so subtly delicious I felt honored by the experience.
Hello, David! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the restaurant and your experience with us.
The restaurant has been added to our list. Thank you very much!
That restaurant listed for auckland New Zealand isn’t even a japanese restaurant. Try Masa https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054262280275 in Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand for authentic no frills Japanese. Otherwise Cocoro (https://www.cocoro.co.nz/) in Ponsonby for something fancy
Hi Bonnie! Thank you so much for the updated information. We’ve updated the post. 🙂
Michi Izakaya & Ramen, in Sydney Australia
Hello, Nikkita! Thank you so much for introducing us to the Ramen shop.
We’ve added it to our list!