Here’s the ultimate list for the best Japanese restaurants around the world submitted by local JOC readers. Thank you for contributing to making this wonderful list!
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 for more information.
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.
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Note: We’ll review your recommendations when we get a chance. Only selected places will be listed based on our criteria. Thank you!
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
- 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
- Vietnamaust
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
- Tetsuya’s
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
- Ramen and Izakaya Himeji 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
- Izakaya Chuji 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
- Roku in Calgary
- 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
- Zakkusshi in Vancouver
Manitoba
- Dwarf no Cachette in Winnipeg
- 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
- Ramen Kyouka in Toronto
- Sansotei Ramen 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
- Goemon in Santiago
- Kintaro Ramen in
Japon http://www.restaurantjapon.cl/
Donkame Yoko http://www.donkameyoko.com/inicio
CHINA
COLOMBIA
CROATIA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
Katsura restaurant in Prague
DENMARK
- ISSA in Copenhagen
- Kumacph in Copenhagen
- Bento Restaurant 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 ブルーベリ 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
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
- Poporoya Sushi Bar in Milan
- Shiro Poporoya in Milan
- WellKome in Milan
- 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
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
- 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
- Kushi 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
- Cafe Japan in London
- Koya in London (serves great ramen)
- 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
- Akane Japanese Restaurant in Los Altos
- 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
- En Japanese Tapas in Santa Clara
- 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 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
- Shoya Izakaya in Doraville
- Sushi Mito in Norcross
- 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
- 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
- Kanai Sushi in Wicihita
- Yokohama Ramen Joint in Wichita
Kentucky
Ramen Ya, Lexington in Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
- Pikaichi in Boston
- Hana Japan in Newburyport
- Ittoku in Boston
- Pabu Boston in Boston
- Shiki in Brookline
Maryland
Michigan
Ajishin in Novi, Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
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
- Ramen Hashi in Las Vegas
- Ramen Sora in Las Vegas
- Osaka Japanese Bistro in Las Vegas
- Sushi Takashi in Las Vegas
- Sweets Raku in Las Vegas
- Trattoria Nakamura-Ya in Las Vegas
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New Jersey
New York
- World Sushi in Nanuet
- Ootoya in New York City
- Sakagura in New York City
- Yopparai in New York City
- ZAUO in New York City
North Carolina
- WAKUWAKU Eatery in Asheville
- 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
- Sushi Kashiba in Seattle
- Tsukushinbo in Seattle
- Issian in Seattle, WA in Wallingford neighborhood)
- Taka Sushi in Lynnwood
Washington DC
Wisconsin
- Matsu-Ya in Stevens Point
VIETNAM
- Ootoya in Ho Chi Minh City
Ootoya Restaurant.
82 Nguyen Du, Dist 1, HCMC
Hi Quang! Thank you for the first entry for the post!
What a great idea! I’d like to add Kushi Tei of Tokyo in Düsseldorf, Germany ????
Thank you Christin! I just saw some pictures. Wow this place looks so good!!!
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.
This list is very helpful (for me!). Thank you so much for your information, Miho!
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.
Wonderful! Thank you for your information, Koren!
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
Thanks so much Danny! Hope I can visit one day. 🙂
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!
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. 🙂
Sushi Sake – Richardson, Texas
Yama Izakaya & Sushi – Preston Road, Plano, TX
Sutadonya – Legacy Drive, Plano, TX
Thank you for the information, Chris!
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
Hello M! Thank you so much for the information! 🙂
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.
Thank you for the wonderful list! I added the website links as well and they all look amazing!
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!
Sorry thats Melbourne, Victoria, Australia!
Thank you so much for the list! I want to visit these places when I go to Melbourne one day. 🙂 Thank you Josh!
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!
Hi Raven! Thank you for the great list and additional notes! I added all of them. 🙂
AOI, Bangkok, Thailand
Thank you, Navaporn!
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)
Thank you for your recommendation, Lara!
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/
Thank you for your recommendation Michelle! Added to the list. 🙂
Naka Sushi, Las Vegas, NV
Thank you Kaitlyn! I added to the list. 🙂
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
Thank you for your recommendation, Samantha!
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.
Thank you Michal! I’m so happy to have Israel in the list!!! If you know a grocery store where you can buy Japanese ingredients, let me know. We still have no store for Israel. 🙂
https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-grocery-stores-around-the-world/
Sushi Ota in San Diego California
Thank you for your recommendation, Jeff! I’ve been there once too. 🙂
All of these in the United States:
Yoshimatsu, Tucson, Arizona;
Samurai, Tucson, Arizona;
Ikkyu, Tucson, Arizona
First entries for Arizona! Thank you Laurie!
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)
Thank you Charlotte! I added to the list. 🙂
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
Thank you Natasha! This place sounds wonderful!
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!
Hi Natasha! Thank you – I added them to the list. 🙂
miyagi in bandar baru bangi, selangor, malaysia
Thank you for your recommendation!
Best Japanese restaurant in the Tri-Valley. Owner imports some of his fish directly from Japan. Good portions, fair prices. Always busy!
Thank you Dennis!
Koto izakaya, oxford
Thank you Akane! I added to the list! 🙂
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)
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.
Thank you so much for your recommendation, Ricardo!
For Belgium: Kamo (http://www.restaurant-kamo.be) and Izakaya (no website) in Brussels
Thank you Annelies! I added them to the list. 🙂
Portugal – Lisbon
Taska Kome
Bonsai
Thank you for your recommendations, Lia!
In Adelaide (South Australia)
HIMEJI
SHIKI for Tepannyaki
GENKO sushi for sushi
????????
Thank you for your recommendation Diah!
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!
Thank you Gen! Excellent list! Added all of them. 🙂
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
Thank you Teri! I added it to the list.
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
Thank you Cyn! I added to the list. Both look amazing!
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.
Thank you for your recommendation, Kim! Added to the list. 🙂
http://www.kingyotoronto.ca/
Kyouka.ca
Sansotei.com
Kinka.com
Thank you for the list, Rebecca! I added. 🙂
Takumi in Düsseldorf, Germany
Hi Marie! Thank you so much!
Kushi in Auckland city , New Zealand
Thank you Siow! I added to the list. 🙂
Hana Japan in Newburyport, MA, USA
Thank you Christine! I added to the list. 🙂
Okawa in Antioch
Thank you Helen! I added to the list. 🙂
Hiina No Yu
Kada, Wakayama Japan
http://hiina.com
Yay first entry in Japan! Thank you Matthew!
There are exactly 3 in Boston:
Izakaya Ittoku in Allston
Pabu Izakaya in Downtown Crossing
Shiki in Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Thank you so much for your recommendation, Neil!
I also want to mention Sakagura in the Lower East Side of New York City.
Hi Neil! Thanks, I added to the list! 🙂
Asaka Japanese Restaurant in Indianapolis Indiana, USA! Always need a reservation!
Thank you for your recommendation, Alexa!
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 :((
Thank you for the wonderful list, Tyler! I added them all. 🙂
Tona, Ogden Utah
Hanamaru, Ogden,Utah
Windy’s Sukiyaki, Ogden, Utah
Thank you Darlene! I added to the list. 🙂
Philippines – https://www.facebook.com/ogawa.manila/
https://www.facebook.com/kazunorirestaurant/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seryna-Japanese-Restaurant/355744624447473
Thank you Monch! I added to the list! 🙂
Sushi Robata in Plano, Texas !!!
Thank you Irene! I added it to the list. 🙂
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.
Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for your recommendation! I added them to the list. 🙂 I would love to visit Chicago one day!
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/
Thank you Andreia! I added to the list. 🙂
Nippon (https://www.nippon-sushi.com/) in Houston
Teppay (https://www.facebook.com/teppaysushi)
Sasaki (http://sasakisushi.com/)
Thank you Anna! I added to the list!
These are all in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Zakkushi for yakitori. Ematei for all round. Hiro Sushi, Zen Japanese for sushi.
Thank you Jackie! I added to the list. 🙂
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!)
Hi Rochelle! Thanks so much for your recommendation! Lots of my favorite places too! xo
Australia Queensland Cairns
riki yakiniku good Japanese BBQ for anyone up north
Or Ganbaranaba if you feel like Ramen
Thank you Stefan! I added to the list!
Sushi Koshu, Diamond Bar, CA
Wadatsumi, Torrance, CA
Thank you J! I added to the list. 🙂
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
Thank you for the wonderful list Fabricio! Added to the list. 🙂
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
Hi Adalberto! Thank you SO much for sharing all these restaurants! I have entered all of them. 🙂
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/
Thank you Möni! I added your restaurant. 🙂
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.
Hi Eliane! Thank you for your entry! I added to the list now. 🙂
Best Japanese restaurant – authentic:
Japa Express Sushi Bar in Johannesburg, South Africa
http://www.japa.co.za/index.html
Thank you so much Llew! I added to the list! 🙂
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.
Oops, forgot the websites:
http://sakuracuisine.co.nz/
https://www.patisserieyahagi.com/
Steve & Paula
Thank you Steve and Paula! I added them in the list!
I personally want to recommend Shiki Japanese Restaurant in London. Very homey and the food delicious
Hi Lindsey! Thanks so much for letting me know! I added to the list. 🙂
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
Hi Liliana! Thank you so much for your information! I just added all of them. Thank you!!
Great suggestions! Donkame is my personal favourite.
I would like to add Izakaya Yoko, also in Santiago. http://www.izakayayoko.cl/carta.html
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.
Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Shannon. Added JC Yama to the list.
Hi! In Miami Florida, the best is Maido Japanese restaurant! Matsuri is also excellent, and many people consider it the best. 🙂
They look great! Thanks Kristina. Added both Maido and Matsuri.
in Coral Gables, FL, the best is Su-Shin Izakaya. 🙂
Thank you!
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.
Nozy sounds wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Dominic. It’s nice when a restaurant changes things up based on seasons.
http://www.syun-izakaya.com Hillsboro, Oregon. Very cool place!!!
Got this one down under Oregon. Thank you, Ray!
Takuma in Santa Monica, CA, great Japanese Izakaya style bar! https://www.yelp.com/reservations/takuma-santa-monica-2
Takuma looks like a fun place. Thanks for your recommendation, Kari.
Ajishin in Novi, Michigan, USA is the best in the state!
Thank you Julia! We will have to try it out if we get a chance to visit Michigan.
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!
These are wonderful recommendations, Giulia. Added them to the list. Thank you!
Tempura Hajime in Melbourne Australia
http://tempurahajime.com.au
Perfect! Thank you Nicole.
Konomi in Birmingham, Alabama United States
Good to know! Thank you, Karen. Added Konomi to Alabama.
K-Zo in Culver City /los Angeles.
http://www.k-zo.com
It looks fancy. Thank you, Jane. It’s on the list.
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
What a great list, Alex. And 5 stars for Kame Omakase? It must be amazing! Thanks for sharing your favorites with us.
Gombei in San Jose, Ca
Thank you for the recommendation, Gena!
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!!
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.
Ramen Ya
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Thanks Joshua. Added Ramen Ya to the list.
I would suggest WellKome in Milan!
The best Japanese restaurant I’ve ever tasted in Italy!
Thank you, Vincenzo. Now we just have to find an opportunity to visit Milan!:)
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! 🙂
Of course, we’d love to have your contribution. Added Poporoya sushi bar and the restaurant to Milan. Thanks so much, Vincenzo.
To add to the list:
Akai Hana (Columbus, Ohio)
Thank you, Rachel. Now we have something to recommend for Ohio.
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/
Thanks for letting us know, Molly. This is a great addition to the list.
Tsukiji in Makati
Thank you, Merybeth! Added to the list.
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.
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:)
In Denmark: ISSA, Kumacph, Bento, Ramen to Biiru, Slurp. Selfish
What a great recommendation, Eva. Thank you!
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 🙂
Thank you for sharing the restaurants with us, Diana! They are now on the list.
Ooki Japanese Izakaya – Zürich, Switzerland http://www.ooki.tokyo/
Thanks Stephanie! Finally we can add one to Zurich:)
Adelaide, Sa, Australia:
Ryo’s noodles
Nagomi
Nishiki
Ichitaro
Ginza miyako
Wasai
En
Contemporary Japanese deli
Fantastic! Thanks for the great list, Yen!
Yoparai in New York
Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Texas
Soto in Austin Texas
Thanks Hanna! We added your recommendations to the list.
Wann Izakaya
Japanese Gastropub
1850 Broad Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada
http://www.wannregina.com/
Our favourite menu item is the in house made Ramen.
Thanks Sharon. We added Wann Izakaya to the list.
H&L Asian Market
5300 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina
Great selection of diverse Asian products-Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.
Hi Scott, thanks for letting us know. We have H&L Asian Market on our Japanese Grocery Stores around the World list.
https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-grocery-stores-around-the-world/
One of my two favourites are here (Sushi Sei – Budapest HUN), but the other isn’t: Yabase in Düsseldorf, Germany (Klosterstraße 70.
Hi Gabi – Thanks for letting us know about Yabase! Looks like a great place.
Mexico city: Wanwan sakaba / hiyoko / le Tachinomi desu
Thanks so much, Eduardo! We finally have some recommendations for Mexico city.
MOG Bistro at México City
Perfect! Thank you, Max.
Afuri Ramen in Portland, Oregon
Good to know about Afuri Ramen, Kyra. Looks like a place to go for anyone who visits Portland. Thank you!
For Romania:
Kanpai http://kanpai.ro
Yuki ~ Home Dining http://yukihomedining.ro/en/
Both are located in Bucharest
Thank you, Brad! They are now on the list.
Daruma restaurant in Schamburg, Illinois
1823 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Authentic homely Japanese dishes and we love the special ramen on weekends!
Hi Winnie – We added Daruma to the list. Thank you!
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
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!
Nueva Casa Japonesa in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Thank you so much, Max!
Aka Fuji in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Thank you Marie-Pierre!
D’s Authentic Japanese restaurant
20 Glenelg Place
Connolly.
Perth Western Australia
Looks like they’ve got 5-star reviews. Thank you, KyRee!
Finland
Kamome
Koto
Tokyo street
Perfect! Now we have recommendations for Finland. Thank you so much, Ji!
Niki’s Tokyo Inn
San Antonio TX
Thank you, Patrick!
Utage restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii on island of Oahu. They serve Okinawan and Japanese food.
Hi Karen, we can’t believe this is the first recommendation we received from Hawaii! Thank you so much! Added to the list.
South Dakota – Sushi Masa
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sorry – I forgot to specify – Sushi Masa – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Thank you, Brenda. Added Sushi Masa to the list.
My Favorite in Anchorage Alaska
http://kumagorosushi.com
Thanks, Nicole! Now we have a recommendation for Anchorage.
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.
Thanks, Petra! Good to know you can find quality Japanese restaurants in Prague. We added Katsura to the list.
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)
Great recommendations! Thank you, Amy.
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.
Thanks for sharing, Claire!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
Hi Eash! Thank you for the information. I added to the list! 🙂
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
This is excellent, Robyn! I couldn’t believe it took so long for us to receive recommendations from Sydney & Brisbane! Thank you so much.
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
Thank you, Robyn!
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/
Perfect! Thank you, Patty. We added your rec to the list.
One of the best restaurants in the world, Maido, is in Peru, and it’s menu is Nikkei.
There’s many others, but this is the most famous.
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.
Thanks, Frank.
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.
Thanks!
I would like to add Shiro’s Sushi in Seattle, Washington!
Shiro Kashiba sold his restaurant in Seattle, Shiro, but opened another named after his family name, “Kashiba.”
In Honolulu, Hawaii, I must highly recommend Yaki Yaki Miwa for teppanyaki. For Yoshoku, a few doors down from Miwa is Chez Kenzo Bar and Grill. Both, on South King Street, are not in Waikiki and are reasonably priced.
In Downtown Honolulu, is an excellent yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Hachibei.
For Okonomiyaki in Hawaii, it’s tough to beat Okonomiyaki Chibo in Waikiki. This restaurant is part of a chain in Japan and makes theirs “as you like it.” I prefer an all seafood version. Though not inexpensive, it’s very good. They also have an awesome selection of Japanese whisky.
Perfect! Thanks Karianne and David. We appreciate you chiming in. We have double checked all the recommendations. Sounds like you know quite a few good places, David. Thanks so much!
Maruichi in West Hartford, CT
Thanks! Maruichi is more like a grocery store slash deli. We’ll update it in our grocery list instead.
I highly recommend Hinodeya Ramen in SF! Vegan ramen there is my FAVORITE…! There’s also a branch in Dallas, TX, that opened recently, I believe.
http://hinodeyaramen.com/
Thanks, Kavita. It looks like they are temporarily closed for now. We will check back and update.
Sonobana has the best Japanese in Nashville, TN
They have a great market as well with just about everything a home cook would need including the same sushi grade fish served in the restaurant
http://www.sonobananashville.com/
Thank you, Drew. Someone mentioned that too. It is now on our list.
Hi Nami,
I’ve got three addresses to add to the list:
* Sanzaru Nikkei in Woluwé-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
* Oiishi in East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Ichiban in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Best regards,
Benoît
Thanks so much, Benoit. We have updated the list with your recommendations.
Hi,
I just came across this list. Thank you so much for putting it together.
For Paris (France), I would suggest adding:
Toraya (https://www.toraya-group.co.jp/toraya-paris/) – tea room serving wagashi 🙂
Blueberry ブルーベリー (https://www.blueberrymakibar.com/en/) – great maki
Carré Pain de Mie (https://en.carrepaindemie.com/) – it’s a bakery but they have a sitting area where you can enjoy your shokupan sandwich
For London (UK)
Koya (https://www.koya.co.uk/) – great ramen
WA (https://www.wacafe.co.uk/) – cakes, anpan, melon pan, matcha drinks 🙂
You have excellent recs. Thank you very much, Zarry.
This site is fantastic! I would just like to add my favorite restaurant in Bordeaux, France, “Le SamouraÏ” (https://restaurant-lesamourai.com/). It’s a small family-run establishment that offers excellent products with fresh and quality ingredients.
There are also “L’encoche” (https://www.facebook.com/Lencoche33/), “Un soir à Shibuya” (http://unsoirashibuya.fr/) and “Ishikawa” (https://restaurant-ishikawa.com/) which are also very good.
Thanks again
Excellent rec! Thanks for sharing.
Hello,
I am writing because I see that it’s been a long time since you do not update this list and I think you should add to the Italian restaurant two other places:
-Hibiky-han in Florence;
-Kabuto Ramen in Pisa.
Both these places have wonderful dishes and you can feel there very strong the feeling of japanese culture of food.
Hope you can embrace my suggestion!
Best,
Giorgia
Hi Giorgia – thanks for sharing the restaurants with us. We’ve just got around to update the list, so they are there now. Cheers!
Nominating Renga Tei, 3956 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712. It’s just like homemade. It has been our extended family’s go-to place for Mother’s Day and milestone birthdays in addition to everyday.
Hi Joann,
Thank you for letting us know about Renga Tei and we’ve added it to the list.
Sonobana in Nashville, TN, USA. They also have a small grocery store attached, which is already on your Japanese grocery store list.
Thanks, Yoshi! We have Sonobana on the list now.
Wakyoto in Branson, Missouri. Check this restaurant out.