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
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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! 🙂
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!
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.
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!
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.