37 Best Japanese Restaurants near Benicia

“Fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!“

“My family and I come here about once a month, and it never disappoints. We love ordering the salmon belly, lomi lomi, Philadelphia roll, and trying other rolls depending on what we’re craving. Everything is always fresh and delicious, and the staff is consistently warm and friendly. I absolutely love this place. Having come from LA, where there are so many great sushi restaurants, I can honestly say this spot measures up. I’m so glad to have such an amazing local establishment nearby.“

“Love this little mom and pop sushi spot! The food comes out quick and they make me custom rolls due to dietary restrictions and preferences. The service is great, it is kind of place that makes you feel like family. I usually stop in for a quick bite and a chat on my lunch breaks!“

“I got the lunch nigri, salmon was buttery, tuna was fresh. Complementary miso soup. Definitely an amazing lunch. Even the katsu was delicious. A plentiful variety of authentic Japanese dishes. Would come here again and recommend to anyone in the area.“

“Hands down the best restaurant in Martinez. I travel from Vallejo to enjoy the Salmon and steak hibachi. The staff are so kind and friendly. The dining area is always spotless. I highly recommend you come here if you’re looking for a good quality meal!!!!“

“I grabbed take out from Sushi time and was super impressed. The packaging was great, miso soup was scalding hot, wakame fresh and crisp and perfectly seasoned. We tried Spicy Rainbow Roll, Mega Roll, Salmon Paradise, Flying Shrimp, Red Dragon and Cherry Blossom rolls. They were all incredible! They even provide training chopsticks for the kids!“

“Nothing but a 5-star experience at Tanoshi. Great value for their combo - at $14? Am I even living in 2026?! I doubt this will last long... And the food was amazing! Katsu and tempura were very well executed - even stayed crunchy after the whole meal. Raw fish taste fresh. Miso soup was well balanced. The salad was well dressed... What else can I say? Hmmm with such good quality of food and great pricing, their decoration was also very pleasant - their bathrooms were also well decorated!

Ok, nothing is perfect. Two things here. 1 - Low on staff. This place can get very busy and you might have to wait in line for a while. 2 - Shrimp tempura was the biggest disappointment. Microscopic shrimp with a thick blanket of flour. Still, couldn't recommend this place more.“

“Excellent sushi again and again. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great service and fresh fish every time.“

“Consistently delicious! I’ve been here 4 times now and every visit has been amazing. We ordered the Chicken Kaarage, Honey Bunny roll, salmon carpaccio, and gyoza. All were phenomenal and the vibe of the space is very relaxing with nooks of privacy intentionally provided.
I am glad they put in such effort to provide quality meals, great customer service, and awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“best sushi and cheap!!! will come again!!!“

“i remember going here during high school and decided to stop by since i was in the area. i feel like the food has even gotten better (it’s always been delicious). the general chicken is still amazing quality for the price. the staff are very polite as usual. lovely spot for rice bowls.“

“We had a great dinner here! Everything felt very authentic, and you can tell they put a lot of care into preparing their seafood. The proportions were spot on.
A huge surprise was the miso soup—it was so good that even my kids, who usually don't touch it, finished the whole bowl. The salad was simple and refreshing, and the fried chicken (karaage) was perfectly crispy and tender. The beef was a little on the salty side for my taste, but overall, it didn't take away from a really enjoyable meal.
We liked it so much that we even grabbed some nigiri to go, and the kids absolutely loved it. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to.“

“I had such a wonderful dining experience here recently. The quality of the food was impressive and every plate was presented beautifully.

Everything tasted so fresh. I especially loved the bento box, which came with a perfect slice of orange and some really delicious, crispy dumplings. It is rare to find a spot that puts this much care into their presentation and flavor profiles.

I am definitely planning on coming back soon to try more of their menu. This place is a real local gem for anyone in Concord.“

“Anytime we are in Pleasanthill area we try to eat at Jo’s Honda Sushi. We used to live in Pleasanthill and we would go there at least once a week. We love Honda and all his family ❤️“

“I had a rainbow roll to try it out and I was very pleasantly surprised how good it was. The fish was fresh and very good. This trip was amazing. Next visit I'll buy a free note rolls and report back but they are definitely worth trying out. I think I may have found my new favorite spot“

“The freshest sushi I’ve ever had in this area. Hands down. Will definitely be back!“

“The food is great!!! Crew is awesome!!! Dine by the sea!!! Highly recommended!!!“

“Customer friendly & quick service. Food is great.😋“

“Great place to get good and affordable sushi. The rolls are well made with good portions of fish. Service is fast and friendly. Lots of seating available.
Take out/delivery is also fast and fresh. Great deals for party platters and large orders.
Really impressed with this spot and very glad I found it!“

“Love the buffet around the sushi bar! Best place to sit!“

“Obsessed with this place! We got bento boxes - I got the bbq beef - it comes with so much food! We also got the lettuce wraps, I can’t remember the name but it’s like a California roll, but instead of rice it is lettuce. The portions are big, one bento box could feed two people and the prices are very affordable. Seriously even a basic CA roll is so delicious! Customer service was AMAZING. Highly recommend 😋“

“Kansai Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem in Concord. Every sushi roll we tried was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The Chicken Teriyaki was tender and full of flavor, and the Chicken Katsu was perfectly crispy and cooked just right.

The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We loved this place and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended if you're looking for excellent Japanese food in the area.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Beautiful products. My order was very carefully packed and arrived quickly. Excellent service.“

“it's always pretty good here. The prices are fair and I'm always up for a repeat“

“My daughter and I love Yo Sushi 🍣“

“We love this place! The best of Thai and the best of Japanese! I have the salmon skin ham roll today and a Poké bowl. Both yummy. Services is friendly. Food is great.“

“Hanabi has been a staple for me for the past 25 years. I've seen it change hands, change chefs, and change menus several times over the years. The new owners have brightened it up and offered some additional menu items. However, the hot night and the heart attack rolls still reign supreme for me.“

“There was an important item left out of my order last night. But when I went back today, the Asst Manager Brandon went over the top. He really hooked me up. Their food is good, but their service and attitude is the best!“

“The sushi was really good“

“I've gone to all of the sushi restaurants in Pinole and I even though this one is a little further away in Hercules, it is by far the best. The fish is so fresh, the rolls are delicious and the prices are reasonable. This is my go to place for sushi.“

“Great spot for delicious sushi! We were a group of four in the area for business and decided to stop by Toyo Sushi. We were all craving sushi and since this was closet to us we went ahead and gave it a shot. So glad we picked this restaurant with its tasty sushi rolls and geat staff! Our group of friends have been to different sushi spots in different regions and different countries together and as individuals; and we all agree that this sushi spot is definitely amongst the top. Will be back for sure.“

“I started with the Spicy Crab Crunch Roll and the Teriyaki Bento Box. The Bento box was very filling. The teriyaki sauce was flavorful! A little goes a long way. I was recommended to add cream cheese and sesame seeds. It was a lovely addition to the sushi! Additionally I returned to buy an entire sauce bottle of the teriyaki sauce. Yes it was that tasty. The bottle was $11 USD. It was well worth the price. It is my favorite teriyaki chicken restaurant in the bay. I’d strongly recommend it if you love a teriyaki chicken moment. Customer service was lovely as well.“

“We love this place! The best of Thai and the best of Japanese! I have the salmon skin ham roll today and a Poké bowl. Both yummy. Services is friendly. Food is great.“

“The best sushi in the east bay!“

“Very fresh and would definitely recommend the Big Combo Appetizer (Shumai, Gyoza, Tempura & Yakitori) to go with your Meal. Very friendly people, satisfied with the Food and Service😋“

“Absolutely Loved This Place ❤️“