Best Japanese Restaurants in the Best Cities

Bôndai

$$$$ 52 Dadebu Rd, , Accra

Japanese European Premium Casual

Bôndai Restaurant & Bar Is part of an independent and family-run group of restaurants specializing in healthy Mediterranean and Asian food, including a Sushi menu. Our menu is designed to be shared and celebrates the flavours of these continents lest we forget our award-winning cocktail list (Tales of Cocktails 2018- Winner Middle East & Africa Cocktail Bar), carefully selected wine list, and delicious desserts. We have a different feel from other restaurants as it was designed to bring the outside in. It is unpretentious, effortless, and elegant, with a nod to nature. Marble & mirrors surround you as you sit comfortably and admire art from dynamic young Ghanaian artists. The greenery engulfs you and makes it feel like a home away from home. Outside, we have several cosy couches that offer you a different atmosphere with colourful tiled flooring with a capacity of 40 seated guests served by excellent, attentive staff.

The Point DC

$$$$ 2100 2nd Street S.W., 20024, Washington

American Japanese International Premium Casual

The Point shines as the first restaurant in the newest waterfront destination in Washington D.C., Buzzard Point. Opened in Spring 2021 The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with fresh, local seafood. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the contemporary design with live green walls, tranquil open-air patio and fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views.

NoMI

$$$$ Seventh Floor, 800 Michigan Ave, 60611, Chicago

American Japanese Premium Casual

Named after its iconic location on North Michigan Avenue, NoMI immerses guests in three distinct spaces, offering unique activations and unforgettable experiences with sweeping views of Chicago’s historic Water Tower and Lake Michigan. The three approaches on the 7th floor of the iconic Park Hyatt Chicago are tied together by Executive Chef Terence Zubieta’s cuisine, highlighting locally sourced ingredients with artful flavours, a standout beverage program with craft cocktails and an extensive global wine collection. A philosophy of impeccable service from sincere and approachable team members balances the NoMI dining experience. NoMI Kitchen offers Executive Chef Terence Zubieta’s menu featuring modern American cuisine rooted in French techniques, thoughtfully highlighting local ingredients uniquely enhanced by subtle touches that honour his cultural and professional heritage. The restaurant’s expertly curated beverage program offers craft cocktails, wines from an extensive global collection, and fine spirits that can stand on their own and complement the menu.

Paperfish Sushi

$$$ 1421 S Miami Ave, 33131, Miami

Japanese Premium Casual

Paperfish Sushi is a contemporary Tokyo-inspired izakaya with masterfully crafted Nikkei cuisine in Miami. Here, artfully crafted dishes resplendent with Japanese elegance are combined with the seasonal tastes of Peru in a welcoming, modern-meets-traditional environment. Enter through the red torii gates—symbolically marking the transition from the mundane to the sacred—onto an open-aired terrace adorned with draping plants, Japanese street signs, and a sea of soft-lit paper lanterns. Inside, a clean palette of natural materials and wood accents offset the pink petals of an enchanting cherry blossom tree-lined dining room. Come test these waters where we dive into the finest seasonal ingredients and invite a warm, social dining experience with a mix of small and main plates perfect for sharing.

Ichimi MIA

$$ 118 Buena Vista Blvd, 33127, Miami

Japanese Asian Premium Casual

Ichimi MIA is a ramen restaurant, it's located in Miami. At Ichimi, we ensure our delicious-tasting ramen and our great service and atmosphere. We have pursued the highest flavour quality for our Tonkotsu ramen. It is smooth and yet has a rich flavour. While sticking to the traditional way of making tonkotsu ramen, we have added our own special way of creating this delicious ramen through our method, where we add many layers of depth to our flavours. We proudly created plenty of Pan-Asian dishes that will tickle your taste buds. Pairing with our selected Japanese beer and Sake.

Ristorante Kuaizi

$$$ Via E. Amari, 57 A/B, 90139, Palermo

Italian Chinese Japanese International Asian Casual Dining Family Style

Rolls, noodles, steamed ravioli, main courses of meat and fish...these are just some of our specialities related to Chinese cuisine that you can enjoy. Our oriental chefs carefully prepare each dish. Sushi, sashimi, tempura, temaki, nigiri and much more: the harmony of shapes and colours of Japanese foods prepared with high-quality ingredients and experience that delight not only the palate but also the sight. Complex and articulated, Sicilian cuisine is among Italy's richest and most spectacular: appetizers, desserts, and first courses prepared with care and skill by our Italian chef. At Kuaizi, you will find only the best, located near the centre near Borgo Vecchio.

Pitamaki Temakeria

$$$$ Via Livorno, 97010, Marina di Ragusa, Ragusa

Japanese Premium Casual

Close to the coast of Marina di Ragusa, after having observed and admired the variety of fish restaurants along the coast, we find Pitamaki, a Japanese sushi restaurant. Fish is always the protagonist this time, too, only plated and served differently than usual. A casual place bordering on the elegant, which invites diners to enjoy a dinner that is different from the normal, trying to taste first-rate sushi, thanks to the superfine quality of the raw material. The fish is caught daily and transported from the Sicilian coasts to the restaurant, supporting an innovative cuisine but, above all, of excellent quality and freshness.

Perry's Restaurant

$$$ 1811 Columbia Rd NW, 20009, Washington

Japanese Fast Casual

Perry's Restaurant is located in the heart of Washington, not far from the National Washington Cathedral. It offers specialities of Japanese cuisine.

The Hamilton

$$$ 600 14th St NW, 20005, Washington

American Japanese Premium Casual

A uniquely eclectic experience steps from the White House, The Hamilton has quickly become Washington, DC’s favourite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining. The Hamilton is designed to welcome any crowd or party seeking an exceptional way to celebrate. We use local, fresh, and sustainable foods across our menus. Long ago, Clyde’s Restaurant Group chose to bypass traditional commercial produce routes and opt for locally-raised, farm-grown vegetables and fruits.

Hanami Ristorante Asiatico

$$ Via Benedetto Croce, 41, 56125, Pisa

Japanese Ethnic Premium Casual

Located near the Lungarno, we found this beautiful ethnic restaurant in full Japanese style that stands out thanks to its elegance and lovely atmosphere. We are talking about the Japanese restaurant Hanami, where the magic of a distant culture like the Japanese one meets and blends with the local tradition. Japanese cuisine based on sushi offers the most famous and best typical dishes. From rolls to nigiri, chirashi to tartare and so on. Fresh fish, controlled, blast chilled and certified by local supply chains, guarantee first-rate quality here at Hanami.

Ozumo San Francisco

$$$$ 161 Steuart St, 94105, San Francisco

Japanese Elegant & Chic

Ozumo balances contemporary and traditional techniques to create memorable Japanese cuisine in San Francisco. We focus on quality and authenticity by curating a menu with fresh ingredients, such as sushi & sashimi, and offer the most extensive premium imported sake list in the U.S. Let Ozumo orchestrate an indulgent evening for occasions of any size. We provide a custom-curated menu in each of our modern settings.

IJY Sushi & Fusion

$$$ Lungarno Galileo Galilei, 26, 56125, Pisa

Chinese Japanese Asian Elegant & Chic

Close to the Arno River, a few steps from the national museum and the Palazzo Blu, in the heart of Pisa, we find IJY sushi fusion restaurant, which offers you a rich and varied selection of traditional Japanese and Chinese dishes, a mix of flavours and alternatives of great taste and goodness that will make you experience an incredible journey into the oriental culinary tradition. The IJY Japanese restaurant offers its customers the best fish and meat dishes from Japanese and Chinese cuisine, prepared with refined and delicious raw materials that delight even the most demanding palates. You can enjoy hosomaki, sashimi, sushi, fish tartare, temaki, soy noodles, and many proposals for fans of Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

Burosu Ramen

$$ 2265 Ventura Boulevard Unit102, 91604, Los Angeles

Japanese Asian Fast Casual

As one of the local ramen businesses in the Studio City area in Los Angeles, we attribute our reputation to lasting customer relationships. Burosu Ramen was created with a combined passion plus experience for creating ramen.

Taru Rockin' Sushi & Sake House

$$$ 4480 Spring Mountain Rd #500, 89102, Las Vegas

Japanese Asian Premium Casual

Taru, meaning sake barrel in Japanese, offers from traditional Japanese sashimi to trendy fusion style in the heart of Las Vegas.

Kabuto-edomae Sushi

$$$$ 5040 W Spring Mountain Rd, 89146, Las Vegas

Japanese Asian Fine dining

Kabuto-edomae Sushi is located in Las Vegas. Sushi is traditionally prepared in Tokyo, originating as street food nearly 200 years ago. Utilizing the fresh catch from the local Tokyo Bay. Small pieces of raw or marinated ﬁsh applied to bite size pieces of vinegar rice known as nigiri sushi. Quickly prepared and quickly consumed an ideal roadside bite. As the preparation became popular and evolved, the setting became more formal and ritualized. The result is one of the most intimate chef-to-guest experiences available today. From the chef’s hands, to be consumed only moments later. The sushi master’s energy and warmth coalesce with the perfect Shari and Neta, resulting in a perfect bite.

Santoku

$$$$ 16 N Airport Rd, , Accra

Japanese Premium Casual

Santoku is a first of its kind in West Africa. The design is influenced by Eastern philosophy and combines ancient culinary customs with contemporary cuisine and service. Opened on 14 June 2012, the restaurant, bar and lounge, private dining room and terrace offer a menu crafted by the team behind London’s Nobu in surroundings designed by interior architect Hubert de Givenchy, Paris. The menu offers a contemporary Japanese sharing concept where many dishes lean on the smaller side, and diners are encouraged to order two or three per person and share. Dishes are brought to the table as soon as they are ready, and sharing ensures restaurants have a wide and varied tasting experience selected from across the whole menu. Santoku’s chefs introduce Western flavours to traditional Japanese cooking techniques and, as far as possible, source local, Ghanaian seasonal produce. Food is presented on specially commissioned handmade Japanese earthenware, glass crockery in over 25 different styles, and Ghanaian wooden bowls.

Soho

$$$$ Airport City, Airport By-pass Rd, , Accra

Japanese International Asian Premium Casual Elegant & Chic

SOHO is a dining club for the culinary curious. A classy start to Accra's nightlife. An atmosphere with the pulse of fast and furious with a touch of sexy. The menu defies ordinary. The food is a personal and contemporary interpretation of Latin and Asian cuisine, bursting with intense flavour and freshness. The ambience is a sweet balance between classic and modern, perfect for the nighttime entertainment experience. The menu defies ordinary. The food is a personal and contemporary interpretation of Latin and Asian cuisine, bursting with intense flavour and freshness. The ambience is a sweet balance between classic and modern, perfect for the nighttime entertainment experience.

Shiro Lagos

$$$$ Block XVI 3 & 4 Victoria Island Oniru Estate, Eti-Osa, 101241, Lagos

Japanese Premium Casual

Nestled in the heart of Nigeria, Shiro Lagos captivates sushi connoisseurs with its exquisite plates, each masterfully crafted to showcase traditional Japanese cuisine's sophistication and intricate flavours. As the premier destination in Lagos for exquisite sushi and tailored dining experiences, we promise a journey of culinary refinement that caters to your discerning tastes.

Kook Restaurant

$$$ Belas Business Park, , Luanda

Japanese Asian Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Situated in the dynamic city of Luanda, Kook Restaurant is a lively dining destination where modern culinary arts and Angolan traditions meld beautifully. The restaurant's innovative approach to food and service delivers a unique and vibrant dining experience that caters to locals and international travellers alike. At Kook, food is considered an art form, and every dish is designed to deliver a sensory delight. The menu represents an exciting fusion of local and international flavours, emphasising fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The creative culinary team at Kook is known for their inventive takes on traditional Angolan dishes like the "fungi," which they beautifully pair with contemporary global cuisines. Kook Restaurant's atmosphere mirrors its culinary philosophy - a tasteful blend of tradition and modernity. The interior is elegantly designed, with an understated contemporary aesthetic harmoniously integrating traditional Angolan art and cultural elements. The result is a soothing and warm atmosphere that welcomes and fascinates.

Izanagi Japanese Cuisine

$$$$ 19B Idejo St, Victoria Island, 101241, Lagos

Japanese Premium Casual

Welcoming you to a vibrant and exciting world of flavours, Izanagi, located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, takes pride in offering authentic sushi that transports you to the bustling streets of Tokyo. We craft each sushi roll precisely and passionately, using only the freshest ingredients. Our contemporary setting is accentuated by a culturally immersive ambience, providing the perfect backdrop for a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Whether it's a quiet dinner for two or a lively group gathering, Izanagi promises an unforgettable journey through the culinary wonders of Japan, right here in Lagos.

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