21 Best Japanese Restaurants in Burbank

“Had an awesome birthday lunch at Oku-Niku today!

My husband took me out for some Japanese bbq & had a great time. They have an AYCE option for $55 and a premium AYCE with higher cuts of meat for $75. We decided to not do ayce bc we didn’t want to over eat due to our dinner plans later in the evening. So we ordered their 2 meat lunch option—picked the prime short rib and beef belly. It came with rice, smashed cucumber salad and miso soup for $25. Great option for those who want to have a light meal. We also added on pork jowl ($12) and their A5 Waygu ($45). We cooked them at the table just like kbbq. All the meats were melt-in-your-mouth good. I loved the sauces they provided and the lemon pepper seasoning as well. The service here was fantastic. I wish we got the name of our waitress who was so kind and very attentive! She gave me a slice of their tasty yuzu cheesecake on the house, which was so sweet and thoughtful. I recommend this place if you are looking for a tasty meal and amazing service.“

“I've been eating here for over 30 years and I love it every time. The people, the food and the feeling of home keep me coming back. :)“

“Great hole in the wall sushi spot in Burbank! All the sushi & sashimi we had was delicious. Hamachi Kama was wonderful too - meaty & flavorful! Was on the pricey side of what we usually like to spend but a nice treat! That said, we did have a few sakes which added up to the total…“

“Always awesome food!! The atmosphere is lovely and they always make sure your food is carefully prepared! So caring and loving!! I highly recommend! :)

Parking: The parking area is a an area shared between a few stores. I have always found a spot to park there, even when it's a bit more crowded than usual.“

“I have been coming here with friends for several years and always enjoyed the staff and the service. The staff are very kind and attentive, and make sure that you were well tended to.The meals are always delicious and the tea is always served piping hot. I really love their Happy Hour roll selection that’s available for dine in only.I hope that this restaurant can continue to thrive and survive in the many years to come.?“

“I’ve been coming here for the last couple decades staff are all very friendly, and the food is always very tasty. Their happy hour Monday deals are fantastic.“

“This place was so great to stop at after a long day at Ikea. The fish was so fresh and tasty. You can tell they put effort into their dishes. My daughter ordered the Baked Salmon roll and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. Would recommend! 5/5 Stars!“

“The cozy interior creates the feeling that you’re in a small Japanese town—an ideal spot for a peaceful dinner.
The staff is friendly and attentive, with fast and unobtrusive service.
The food is delicious, and the freshness of the fish in the rolls. Recommend!“

“I've been coming to this place for many years and the service was and continues to be great. I love the chicken bowl. It's really tasty and tbh you get a lot of food for your buck. I have nothing but good things to say about this place!“

“Tatsu Sushi Japanese Cuisine is a true gem! The food was absolutely exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. While the restaurant is on the smaller side and can fill up quickly, that’s just a testament to how great the food is. They seem to handle a lot of takeout orders, but service remains impressively fast for dine-in guests. I will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this spot to all sushi lovers!“

“2025/01/30 update:

I had lunch there to try out their large Chicken Karaage Bowl, it was delicious, next time I’ll order extra rice (+$2.50) with it.

The servers were friendly and professional.

The Dining area is nice and kept clean.
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I have been here twice, first time was to try their Classic Ramen bowl, Delicious! But their Bowl shape was kinda deceptive in the content of the ramen, I went there today to try their Pork Belly Large bowl, it was yummy and filling with lots of cut pork belly, I was kinda expecting it to be mostly filled with rice but instead found lots of cut pork belly, the ingredients on the bowl worked well together.

The service was excellent. Fast, Friendly and professional, the dining area was nice and kept clean, the atmosphere was relaxed.

Parking: There is a free parking structure nearby

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair lift elevator by the stairs“

“Clean, fresh, delicious sushi at delightfully reasonable prices. And the new owners, a family of three, are super friendly and fun. Highly recommended!“

“The food was great Loved it, the Service not so great but will definitely give it a second chance!!“

“I used to go to the Monrovia location back in the day, so I stopped at this one to see if it held up. I was very satisfied! I got the Aloha chicken sandwich combo and the chicken was juicy, crispy, and I’m pretty picky about the meat I eat. The sauce level on the sandwich was perfect, and the fries were a perfect side. Also, the people making the food were super attentive and friendly. I’ll def be back for a quick, scrumptious, affordable meal.“

“The sushi isn't out of this world but it is a pretty cool sushi place. They have pretty good lunch specials. Pretty inexpensive also. Service has always been good despite the atmosphere being pretty average.

Kid-friendliness: Kid and dog friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible.“

“The place is real clean. Happy to be in a clean spot area in Burbank. Great place to have a business meeting late night as I’m real picky. My favorite go to spot for a good snack that I can eat later. I would try the Yakiniku as it’s only available for a limited amount of time. I had to get the egg rolls and combo plate.“

“Wanted sushi before heading back home from Universal Studios was tired of 2 days park food. Found this place thru Yelp and it didn’t disappoint. We loved the fresh Uni, Chu Toro, & Monk Fish Liver nigiris. Everything was good! A very expensive lunch but was worth it ❤️👍🏼. Very attentive staff too.“

“Todo delicioso y exelente atencion“

“It’s a gluten free spot for anyone looking for options. I wanted to try the burrito but the kids insisted for all to get poke. The person working there, not sure if the manager or owner, he was so kind to explain why to stick to the poke option which made total sense! To top it off, he went and offered us chips and popcorn that they prepare! Sometimes it really takes one person to make such a difference to your dining experience. Thank you!“

“Though we came near closing, we didn't feel the rush to kick us out of the place. Very good food through the years. Courteous servers. I will definitely come back for more sushi.“

“There is young lady and older lady today.. I always forget her name but she’s always excellent in service. We come from Pasadena for the barbecue chicken, which is perfection

Parking: 20+spots

Kid-friendliness: Lady always chitchats with kids making contact with kids always a plus“