50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Edmonton

“Great food and service! Very friendly staff. Looking to return soon!“

“Really great Korean Fried Chicken and I love the dumplings too!“

“The teriyaki chicken don is my favorite! And price is affordable. Definitely will come back!“

“Best sushi in the city hands down!!“

“10/5 would eat here all day every day if I could afford to LOL. My mind was blown at all that was on offer. Whoever your chefs are my hats off to them. The food the flavors the pairings the combinations of flavors the presentation on top of an atmosphere carefully curated into a cozy lively Japanese style tapas bar with the most stellar customer service from your servers you can't go wrong here, you just can't. My brain had fireworks going off the entire time I was there tasting everything I had ordered from the duck and beef tataki to the 5 assorted sashimi and the aburi saba. It was "chef's kiss". If you're new to Edmonton and love Japanese styled and inspired foods you HAVE TO COME HERE. Reservations highly encouraged we got lucky to get in as quick as we did without one, but this place is VERY popular.“

“First time and already loving this place and Ofcourse the food. Sakura roll and beef tataki are the best.“

“I tried the Tan Tan noodles and absolutely loved them. The broth was rich, deep, and full of layered flavors — not just one-dimensional or simply spicy. It had a slightly thick, almost creamy texture that made the whole bowl feel really comforting and satisfying. I enjoyed it so much that I actually finished every last drop of the broth!

The noodles were also cooked perfectly — nice and chewy, not too soft and not too firm. Everything came together really well.

Definitely one of the most satisfying bowls of noodles I’ve had in Edmonton. I’ll be back!“

“Quality food. Fast service. Great atmosphere. Glad to have discovered this restaurant. Food is 4.9/5, I feel the Tempura shrimp size could be bigger. The soup and donburri bowls had generous serving sizes. The best item for me was the Sushi combo.“

“This place is amazing. Great atmosphere, super helpful staff and hostess. Rolls are perfect sizes, with a range of large and small. Our 10 yr old wanted dumplings and the 6pc Gyoza was perfect for him. All ingredients were super fresh, avocados were the perfect ripeness. Their signature seasonal deserts are pcs of art, the amount of time and detail on these are absolutely stunning. I would travel across the city for this place, luckily we’re really close. 10/10.“

“Excellent service and great food! Highly recommended“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Toyo sushi has great value. We always leave with full stomach and never feel we were ripped off. Plates and sushi are big so I recommend not going too crazy at the start unless you want leftovers. The poke bowl was a nice surprise as the rice was mixed with house sauce and has a lot of nice flavours. Everything is made to ordre fresh, service is friendly. I recommend.“

“Good food Good service! Thumbs Up for a Delicious food we ate at Dorinku Tokyo. Surely to come back again for another taste…😊😊😊😋😋😋“

“The food was outstanding, and I was impressed by the knowledge and care around my gluten-free requirements (Celiac). Our server was the nicest and made our first visit so enjoyable. I will definitely be back for more of that pressed salmon!“

“The best sushi I've had in a very long time!!!
And the service was just amazing we had to take a picture of the staff member that served us thank you guys so much you made our anniversary very special ❤ oh and we ordered way more food but it was just so yummy looking we started eating it and we forgot to take pictures until our final dish which we had already bitten into he he he“

“They were extremely accommodating! It was a special occasion and the food and company was extraordinaire ! Highly recommend ❤️Service was spectacular! Our waitress cut his arm he was bandaged up and continued on excellent waiter! He made it extra special! There was a mix up without reservation! Front staff really helped and were very accommodating ❤️Highly recommend❤️❤️❤️“

“Fantastic casual ramen spot that fills up fast at lunch. The $5 ramen before 4pm is an excellent deal, and the ramen was flavorful, chewy, and served piping hot.

The pressed sushi was tasty, the salad was fresh and vibrant, and the skewers were great. The black cod was the only miss, but everything else was fantastic. Great food, friendly efficient service, and an easy spot to recommend. Place fills up fast for lunch even on weekdays so show up early or go for a late lunch (e.g 2pm)“

“Absolute perfection, it’s hard to say much more. We are avid sushi enthusiasts and we literally both said it feels like eating in Japan again. The quality of every ingredient is divine down to the correct acidity/temp and rice moisture level. I didn’t know sashimi could be this rich and flavourful.

We have been to so many sushi locations across Edmonton as well and seriously giving up hope until we visited this place.

Every dollar is worth it here. Amazing job to the staff :)“

“I've been a Mikado customer and enthusiast since the owner (David) was a sushi chef at the original location back in the early 1980s. The fact that I (now 'we') continue to be clients of this fine establishment for over four decades pretty much illustrates how highly we regard this group of restaurants. 5.5 stars out of 5!!!“

“Most times I go, it's quiet. They've raised prices but I still go because the food is so homey. Portions are huge and servers are very friendly. When I want lots of flavor options for noodles I go here. Also they have the best soup dumplings I know in Edmonton.“

“Service and food is alway excellent. Our family favorites are the Lava Lava roll, chop chop maki, salmon maki (kids can't get enough of the salmon). Our favorite Japanese restaurant in the city.“

“Where do i start? This was my first time here with my mom and we were blown away! Beautiful little restaurant, this place is a GEM! It was packed for a Wednesday, but the service was consistent and incredible! The tables have extra napkins and there's a nice container with some wooden chopsticks. Your food is served on little wooden boards which was awesome! The wasabi looked like it was in the shape of a flower. The details at this place are amazing . Alot of severers and all of them were so sweet and attentive . I love the tiny portions here, it lets you trt everything on the menu without getting stuffed on rice! The sashimi is small and thin, which is just perfect. Most of the items you get only 2 pieces, you get little rice and its great! Most ayce places give you so much rice with your rolls and the portions are huge. Everything here is delicate and balanced. The beef tatayki was my favorite! Three strips of deliciousness . It makes you order more! I really enjoyed getting my sushi in controlled portions. Because of this me and my mom ate alot. We tried the toro which was extra, but it was melt in your mouth. Theres also an option here to get raw food to cook on a stone! We didnt do that, but you can get fish, shrimp, mussels and steak! You cook it right at your table . Most of the food we had melted in our mouths. What i really enjoyed was that we got everything in all our orders. We didn't have to repeat any items like we do at other sushi places. 10/10, sushi toshi is our favorite place now!!“

“Lunch Bento box is excellent. You can pick 1 item from each of 6 boxes which include salad or seaweed, meat, ( chicken is so good), shush, sashimi, tempura, rice for your own combination.
It also comes with miso soup and appetizer salad.
The atmosphere is nice and quite. Service is excellent .
We definitely will go back.“

“The food at this location was excellent and prepared perfectly. The staff we really friendly, the establishment was clean and I highly recommend the Shrimp Tempura, its a generous size for the price and tastes excellent, and I really enjoyed the shrimp rice bowl as well. Well deserving of 5 stars.“

“I had a fantastic experience dining here recently. The food was absolutely delicious and arrived at our table looking perfect.

The sushi platter was beautifully presented on a large dark plate and tasted fresh. I also really enjoyed the stir-fried noodles served on a hot sizzling plate, which were topped with a generous portion of green onions. Everything was cooked to perfection.

It was a wonderful meal in a comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely be back for another visit soon.“

“Best sushi in Edmonton!!!!! I am fighting the urge to gatekeep this place but truly want this business to succeed because they deserve it. I ate the butterfish oshi and it felt like a transformative experience. First you taste the smokiness of the charred butterfish, then the sweetness of the onion sauce, and then the meatiness of the fish….. all in like 4 seconds. Great atmosphere, don’t be deterred by walking through the ATB—-you won’t regret it.“

“I've been a Mikado customer and enthusiast since the owner (David) was a sushi chef at the original location back in the early 1980s. The fact that I (now 'we') continue to be clients of this fine establishment for over four decades pretty much illustrates how highly we regard this group of restaurants. 5.5 stars out of 5!!!“

“Excellent dining experience, quick service. The sashimi was overly generous and would be more enjoyable in smaller more elegant pieces. The tacos and other unique menu items were an interesting addition to the traditional sushi menu. Many items for non sushi eaters in the group. The butterfish and white tuna was fresh firm. Will be back.“

“love love love Sushi WAVE everytime I order it always looks and tastes delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Just had an amazing customer service experience. the guy at the counter was friendly, efficient, brought the food out, and came back later with their new menu. this was all while they were busy juggling online and in-restaurant orders. Super impressed. Plus the food was fresh and delicious!“

“Book club met today at Sushi Cafe Madang and it couldn’t have been a better spot. Great food, genuinely kind staff, and a space that makes you want to stay and talk a little longer. And yes, I left with a big container of kimchi, which felt like a bonus prize. Already looking forward to the next visit!“

“Veronica was amazing this place never lets us down, the prices and passion there’s a reason it’s been as good as it is for so long. I’ve tried sushi from all around and this is my baseline for every place I go for a quarter of the price! Will keep coming back .“

“We eat here whenever we visit Edmonton... our favourite restaurant. Love, love , love the great food. Always fresh and tasty. Service is great. Incredible food and abundant menu selection. We’ll be back again soon.“

“Best place in town! recommend!“

“I highly recommend this restaurant. The food and service quality was truly exceptional. Place is huge and very clean.😊“

“First time trying this place out with some friends and it was amazing! The restaurant was full when we went, but we got seated pretty quickly. I felt bad we had so many questions on some of the items, but the waiters were very patient and answered all of our questions! The sushi chef was also super friendly and understanding. The sushi rolls were incredibly delicious, and the large portions honestly surprised us. Very well priced, will definitely come again!“

“Food was delicious and the staff are friendly.“

“Great food and great service. The area at the back overlooks Eden Park and the surrounds. I would recommend Nomiya as a place to go for a fantastic night out!! MM“

“Absolutely loved Tokyo Express! The food was fresh, flavourful, and prepared perfectly. Everything tasted high quality, the portions were great, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about the food they serve and the customer experience. Definitely one of the better spots in Edmonton if you’re craving Japanese food. I’ll 100% be coming back and would highly recommend checking them out!“

“You live life and you pass many. Every now and then you discover a hidden gem, if you are lucky. This one is definitely is a hidden gem.
The food was actually fresh and extremely delicious to my surprise. The prices... I still can't believe it... were unbelievable. The place has an extremely warm spirit and positive energy. Family run and it shows.
I haven't been wowed like that in a long time. Loves and blessings 🙌.“

“Visit: April 2026

Went for $1 nigiri night again and it was as good as always. Got different types of nigiri this time, instead of just salmon. I would still say that the salmon is the best one, but everything is still high quality and good

Visit: February 2025

Went for the $1/nigiri on Wednesday. I arrived around 7:45pm and sadly, they had run out of salmon. But they were able to still offer me 10 pieces! The nigiri was good, the ratio of salmon to rice was good, and the hint of wasabi balanced it out well. The salmon felt relatively fresh as well

The atmosphere was really nice, I liked the dim lighting a lot. I sat at the bar with my friends, and the service was good. The chef even gave us some tuna sashimi on the house which was great!

Also ordered the aburi chop chop roll which was pretty good, and my friends enjoyed it as well! I had a piece of shrimp tempura and sadly, that was a miss for me. The tempura coating was not crispy at all and was a bit mushy, but the shrimp tasted excellent.

Overall great on the Wednesday for the deal and would definitely come back for it again“

“The grilled Atlantic salmon is a must have! I had the grilled salmon and chefs special sashimi and both were excellent.
As a student, I love coming to kabuki from time to time because the service is really nice and they are open decently late.“

“My very first visit to Tokyo express,and I had the chance to try the sushi roll, teriyaki rice bowl with boba drink. Everything was so delicious and the portions were great size. The staff was very friendly and helpful with their recommendations. Highly recommend.👍“

“I’ve been here 3 times within 1.5 month because I love the Katsu as it is always fresh and crisp. The restaurant owner was very nice and her crews also very friendly. Today I tried the chicken instead of pork and it was very delicious too. You can have 1 time refill on the salad and soup that is so great. Worth your dollars and they also have buckwheat noodles that fits the summer weather to cool your off from the heat. Will keep visiting 👍🏻“

“Absolutely delicious lunch bento. Sashimi served on ice... classy!“

“I've been a Mikado customer and enthusiast since the owner (David) was a sushi chef at the original location back in the early 1980s. The fact that I (now 'we') continue to be clients of this fine establishment for over four decades pretty much illustrates how highly we regard this group of restaurants. 5.5 stars out of 5!!!“

“Fantastic service, the sushi and ramen bowls are quality. We have been twice and will be back again.“

“We came today and Tracy was absolutely wonderful! She was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely made our experience at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine even more enjoyable. She was such a great server! friendly, welcoming, and always making sure we had everything we needed. Her service really stood out, and we truly appreciated her kindness and attentiveness. Thank you, Tracy, for making our visit so lovely! 💕✨“

“Best place in town! recommend!“