48 Best Japanese Restaurants near St. Albert

“Food was amazing and so fresh.“

“so yummy! we tried this place for the first time last week. would definitely recommend!“

“Gone to this location many times. Have always had a good experience, the food is always hot & made fresh. We are always warmly greeted & always thanked for coming in on our way out. The dining area is always clean & everything is always fully stocked.“

“Had a great experience at Tokyo Express. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Service was fast and friendly, and the portions were generous for the price. The restaurant was clean and well kept, making it a comfortable place to eat. I’ll definitely be coming back again and would recommend it to anyone looking for good, food.“

“This hidden gem of a place has great nigiri maki and everything else I’ve tried is the best …period full stop! The Japanese friends ate what i brought and said this is some of the best they’ve had in Alberta!! High praise. Keep up the stellar effort; some of us notice your high level of expertise! Yuzen will be from now on a regular part of my dining experience. WOW!“

“The staff here are so kind! They greet every single customer even if they are busy, and even the chefs in the kitchen stop to say hello! The staff even remember our orders and offer suggestions and come to our table to make sure that we are happy with our food mid meal! They go above and beyond every single time and make sure that every customer leaves happy!“

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

“This is a underrated hidden gem of the Northside. Sashimi was fantastic as-well as the Miso soup. Would definitely recommend the lunch bento that is available from 11:30-3:30pm.
Only critique is the sushi is smaller than expected (bite size) but tasted good.“

“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.“

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

“It was packed when we cane here. The ramen was very good. I'd like to come back here when I'm in edmonton again to try Hu's beef noodle.

The space was not exactly big but they managed to fit all those customers without feeling too close to each other.

Appies were great, spring rolls tasted like costco (tasted generic) chicken kataage and tofu were very good, all noodles and drinks including their japanese tea were very very very good.

For a party of 6 people, all main, 6 appies, and everyone had drinks, we only paid $176 taxes and tip in. It's very reasonably priced and the quality is very good.

Will definitely be back!“

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

“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❤️❤️❤️“

“My Japanese wife and I were recommended to go here by her Japanese friends in Edmonton, we drove from Red Deer to eat here and were extremely happy that we did. It is Japanese-family owned and operated, and it's obvious that they take pride in the quality of their food.
We will definitely be making the drive in the future to eat here again. It's better than any of the sushi places in Calgary as well.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Must try the next time you’re in Canada place.

New management, kind young couple, new items on the menu, they have breakfast and the bowls are fresh. Restaurant is clean, fresh, light.

After eating here 5-6 times - they is are open early and are putting in the work to have an option for breakfast available downtown. It’s worth supporting local.

The atmosphere for a downtown food court is pretty great - quiet, spacious, bright, safe and a great place to have a coffee, bite and catch up on any emails. Building security is friendly, it’s 2026 and employees are back in the building, and there’s children walking around regularly from the daycare in the building.“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“THE PLACE: It's a small cute restaurant ran by a family who knows how to make great sushi! They've gone above and beyond for me before with an issue on a delivery. I appreciate them very much.
THE FOOD: Incredible, the only place I go to for sushi.
THE SERVICE: They are very nice and friendly.
WOULD I RETURN? 100% and I have been for a couple years.“

“Very good staff . Really appreciated“

“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.“

“I went for the $5 lunch ramen, assuming it might be a smaller portion, so-so broth, just okay noodles, no meat - I was very wrong! Delicious, quality food still! Highly recommend the mango rolls to go with. Be there before 12:00 or you will have to wait, I’m staring at a line-up of 10 people outside. There’s even 1 hour free parking (3 spaces) directly out front, which might have been the biggest surprise of all.“

“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!“

“It was a really good spot to have dinner and was honestly incredible. The staff were really nice. The only thing is that you have to order by scanning a barcode, which I didn’t find too difficult. It actually avoids communication issues since everything is done through the website, but it is necessary to bring a phone and have access to Wi-Fi to order. You can always choose the “pay at front” option, where they bring the machine at the very end and you pay there.
The food is really good, and the portion sizes are huge. Everyone I went with had enough to take leftovers home. The pricing is very reasonable. They also have boba tea with a really nice selection, along with a pretty big dessert menu.
It’s a great place for a large group of people, and they are pretty busy even during weekdays. Their braised duck is incredible. Their Shanghai noodles are pretty good, and the stir-fried chicken rice is also really good“

“This place was busy on a Monday night. We got two appetizers, 2 miso soups and two roles of sushi. Before our appetizers were even done, we got a third appetizer ON THE HOUSE because of the delay! Food was great, staff were great and the atmosphere was great.“

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

“This is the best sushi place we’ve ever been to. Everything from the food to the service to the presentation was phenomenal. You can tell everything was made with love and care and the chefs should be damn proud. Micheal, our server, was incredibly polite and quick to refill our glasses when needed. The atmosphere was extremely peaceful and welcoming. Prices are very reasonable as well! Overall, 15/10“

“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.“

“I’ve always loved this place—it’s been my favorite spot for as long as I can remember. My father started bringing me here as soon as I could walk, back when it was located on the other side of the complex beside the old Movie Studio (now Remedy).

I recently visited Edmonton again, and after having sushi in many coastal cities, I can confidently say Kyoto still does so much right. I do miss when the salmon skin rolls were tall and flaky enough to fall apart, and when the eel sometimes came out a touch too crispy—but that was part of the charm.

Your Sunday waitress has an incredible work ethic, and it’s great to see this place still thriving after all these years..“

“Food was delicious and the staff are friendly.“

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

“Tried Kabuki Sushi & Grill before a movie at the theatre next door. Overall, I did enjoy it.. the food was simple, filling, and felt pretty nutritious. It’s the kind of place that’s lowkey and easy.

That said, it took almost 40 minutes for our food to come out, even though there was only one other two-top dining, so definitely keep that in mind if you’re on a time crunch. The decor also isn’t anything special, it feels a bit dated and doesn’t really add to the atmosphere.

Not a bad experience by any means, and worth the wait if you’re not rushed... just go in with realistic expectations.“

“The menu isn't super expensive but what they do have on the menu is all great!

The sashimi/raw fish options were all fresh with no fishy smell/taste. Their tempura was all lightly battered and crispy. The fried food was all super hot and tasty.

Everything came out in a reasonable time. Even though it was busy the server was attentive and checked in on our party of 6 several times throughout the night, refilling water and asking for drinks and other things.

For the price we paid, I feel we got a lot of food and the size of the rolls were all very well portioned. I definitely will be coming back as this is another south side sushi spot that seems to be underrated.“

“I love the dragon roll !“

“This place was amazing! I got mango tango with miso soup and beef udon aswell! It tasted amazing and really fresh. Everything tasted great and is now my new go-to spot for sushi! The waiters were very kind and friendly. The place looked very homey and welcoming, will visit again!“

“been coming to this location for many years now ever since the Japanese owners were there and i still love it here! Das took my order a couple times now and his customer service was amazing! he keeps me coming back (as well as the good food they are making). I come there around night and it’s common to see tired staff (understandably) but not him, he definitely goes above and beyond. Thanks Das for making my experience better!“

“Best place in town! recommend!“

“The quality of each dish I've tried was amazing, tastes like something you could never find anywhere else. The lady who works their is extremely polite, even though she may be a bit hard to understand she is amazing. The design of the restaurant makes me feel as if I've left Canada and ended up somewhere completely different. It truly is amazing.“

“I ordered the assorted sushi combo and my husband got the beef teriyaki bowl I got the peach mango fruit tea and he got the strawberry passion fruit tea.
We absolutely loved it! Tasted phenomenal with really healthy portions and the guys working were really friendly and helpful.“

“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.“

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

“I had a fantastic experience at Edo Japan! First and foremost, the cleanliness of the restaurant truly stood out — everything was spotless, from the dining area to the kitchen space in view. It really made me feel comfortable and confident in the quality of the food being served. Speaking of the food, it was absolutely excellent — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. What made my visit even better was the outstanding customer service provided by Lendon. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. Highly recommend this location for both the amazing food and the exceptional service!“

“I had a great experience at Edo Japan thanks to Suman. She was very friendly, polite, and professional from the moment I walked in. She made sure my order was correct and served everything quickly with a positive attitude. You can tell she really cares about customer service and makes customers feel welcome.

Thank you, Suman, for the excellent service. I will definitely come back!“

“Update October 2025:
As good, if not better than the first time! Always impressed everytime I come here. The quality is always amazing and the staff are so friendly! Definitely worth the trip from the south side.

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October 2024 - Came for dinner here and was surprised by the service, the convenience, the food, the atmosphere, everything! Conveniently order everything on your phone and they bring it right to the table. The pork belly was amazing, as were the beef short ribs! All the grilled meat was delicious in general! The kitchen foods were just as good, but, it’s so much fun cooking at the table! All you can eat is so worth it! Be aware there is a cost for wasted food so don’t order more than you can handle! Highly recommend checking this place out!“

“I go here often. I love Edo Japan. This location is very clean every time I go in, and the staff are very friendly and polite.

Anyone who hasn't tried Edo really should. Its a more healthy fast food option. You get your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp or a mix of two over rice with veggies and mushrooms and their signature tariyaki sauce which is to die for. They also have yakisoba noodle options and spring rolls. There are bento boxes as well. I highly recommend it.“

“food is great and service is fast!!! highly recommended 👌 will go back again for sure 🤩“