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.“

“Came in on a Sunday during happy hour and had a great experience. I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen and the Dragon Sushi Platter, and everything was really good, the food came out hot and fresh.

The gentleman who took my order was very friendly and even applied their 20% happy hour promotion, which I really appreciated. He also brought the food right to my table, which made the experience even better.

Overall, great service and solid food. Would definitely come back!“

“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!“

“Great place for ramen. I originally came for the tsukemen, but unfortunately they didn’t have any available. I ended up trying their house special, the Tan Tan noodles, and it was packed with flavor. The only downside was that the portion size felt a bit small. Overall, it was still a good experience. One thing that stood out was that the waitress brought the bill and debit machine before I had asked for it.“

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

“Our favorite Japanese restaurant in Edmonton. The one and only Japanese restaurant that has the same vibe as when we were in Japan. Their food has this homemade vibe—not commercialized at all. Simple, humble, and doesn’t try to be 'that restaurant.' Just honest, comforting Japanese cooking that feels like a warm meal at someone's home. Highly recommended.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“It’s hard to find a legit Japanese cuisine in a food court nowadays

The Japanese chef are young and polite

Highly recommend to eat fresh or take out for unbeatable taste at a reasonable price in Edmonton

Will go again“

“First time coming to this restaurant, staff were friendly, helpful and the atmosphere was homey and smelled amazing. Upon receiving our food, we were quite impressed with the quality and taste of the dishes we ordered. The Tiger rolls were so yummy! Definitely coming here again! Make sure you try the Deep fried Wontons!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Found this place on Google because it’s near by where we were going shopping , will be back!
Our waitress was so cute and polite , we ordered the items she recommended ( special rolls) and they didn’t disappoint. The sashimi was so fresh melt in your mouth! It looks small from the outside but had ample booths and tables inside with nice decor and music. A must try!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.😊“

“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.😊“

“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.“

“I've been going here for 20 years and it gets better and better, this place is definitely a hidden gem. It's my go to spot for sushi in the city. I always order more than I can eat, just so I can take some home for later, yum 😋.“

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

“I love the dragon roll !“

“Best place in town! recommend!“

“We’ve been going to Sushi Aroma for so long and it’s still our favourite sushi spot. The rice-to-filling ratio is amazing, portions are generous, and the quality is always consistent. It’s so nice seeing them get busier and more recognized 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!!!“

“Me and my dad love coming here. The lady who owns the business is so sweet and always so kind. It’s only her that cooks and serves the food. The sushi rolls are delicious and the dragon roll is to die for. The portions are big and we always leave full. Will definitely come back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“🍜 Some places surprise you… and then there are places like Tats Sushi that make you want to come back the next day.
We had an amazing experience. This spot absolutely deserves more attention.
First of all — the ramen is incredible. The portion is huge, the broth is rich and deeply flavorful, and you can tell it’s been simmered properly. The noodles have the perfect texture, and the meat is tender and packed with flavor. Every spoonful feels comforting and satisfying.
And the sushi is just as impressive. The fish is incredibly fresh and delicate, and the rice is done exactly right. Everything tastes balanced and clean, the way great sushi should.
Another thing that surprised us — the price. For the quality and portion sizes you get, it’s honestly amazing value.
✔️ Huge, satisfying ramen
✔️ Fresh, delicate sushi
✔️ Great quality ingredients
✔️ Very fair prices
This is one of those places you leave thinking: “Wow, that was seriously good.”
Highly recommended if you’re in Edmonton. We’ll definitely be back.“

“The staff was friendly, and helpful. The only complaint was the kid's noodle bowl box was ¼ full of liquid. It wasn't just my son's either. A kid across from us accidentally knocked his over and the liquid covered the whole table.. May wanna ease back on the sauce in those a tad. My sushi platter was fine though.“