30 Best Japanese Restaurants near Fairfax

“woah. i dont really say real deal but real f***** deal. well balanced. superb quality. exceptional service and presentation. clean flavors. first time I have actually been left utterly speechless. 5 stars. 5 forks. whatever. this place is the jam......“

“Kitchen-made gyoza not from a box; fresh-grilled Unagi and just honest home-style Japanese food from a local family-owned restaurant. Doesn't get much better than this!“

“The Chomage miso tonkatsu ramen was terrific. Even better than when I had this dish at a highly rated ramen restaurant in Japantown. Very flavorful. not heavy or greasy.

It was nice to sit in the outdoor patio near a fountain.“

“The food, the presentation, the service.“

“I got the chicken teriyaki lunch which comes with a salad, soup and white rice. The salad and teriyaki chicken were delicious. It was a super hot day so I honestly didn't give the soup a try. Only reason I'm giving a 4/5 is the price - a bit steep for a lunch dish.“

“This family-owned gem is one of my favorite spots to visit. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. There's no sense of rush or over-attention, just a relaxed and pleasant vibe.

The menu offers a great variety of options, both cooked and raw. We started with miso soup and sashimi, paired with hot sake as an appetizer. For dinner, we enjoyed the Scope Special, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spider Roll, Dragon Roll, Lucky Stars, and finished off with the Chef's Special Roll. The fish was fresh, and every dish was absolutely delicious.

My friends and I had a blast, enjoying the food, sipping sake, and catching up, all without feeling rushed. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this hidden treasure. It's the kind of place that you'll want to return to again and again.“

“excelente comida, maravillosa atención. lo recomiendo al 100%“

“Good food, good service, clean atmosphere.

The sushi was good. I wasn't a huge fan of HOW you order the all you can eat sushi. It wall just kinda came out all at once and it was hard to tell what was what. Some stuff like spicy tuna or salmon were easy or anything with cream cheese. But I suppose we could have just ordered it differently or they could have given each guest their own individual order sheet.

Yessie O took great care of us, checked in frequently, was making jokes about us ordering more even though we had more than enough, and regularly taking empty plates.

The place was clean and bright.“

“Convenient, fresh, beautifully put together custom orders. What’s not to like?“

“I love Amberjack Sushi by their always tasty, fresh, and healthy reliable take-out / delivery Japanese food orders. They have an excellent wide selection of delicious sushi and sashimi along with their main set dinners to choose from. I have found the salmon teriyaki dinner has become a perfect simple always tasty dinner meal that I love every time I order it!“

“This restaurant is obviously one of the finest place to eat in the area. Whenever I go there I am greatly pleased. They always keep their high level service and the highest level of dishes they give. You can never go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.“

“Everything. Best of everything.“

“Delicious food every time we’re there and staff are always friendly“

“Found Sushi Tri while looking for ramen spots in Novato, but went for the sushi and wasn't disappointed. Went to dinner with our younger children(5+7), and there were other families there. Great menu selection with good prices, and quick turnaround on sushi dishes.“

“Great dinner at Oni Kuma in Mill Valley next to Whole Foods. Food was excellent. A little of everything, from sushi to Yakitori and udon. Fresh and delicious. Service was great too. An easy place to go for Japanese food.

Kid-friendliness: We came with our school aged kids. They felt welcome here“

“Great food…..great service….over the top….“

“fresh always my go to .. wonderful“

“Just popped in for lunch today and the environment was so sophisticated and relaxing. There was jazz in the radio and soft lighting and I was so happy to be out of the rain. The dragon roll was the best I’ve ever had and the service was excellent. What a hidden gem- I’ll be back!“

“Loved everything there, especially my daughter. Will always come back!“

“Food always exquisite. Excellent service. Consistent food quality. I visit at least twice every time I’m in town!“

“Wonderful sushi restaurant that’s been in Larkspur for many years for a reason. Chef, John Wayne and his wife Vanna do a great job of providing the freshest fish at reasonable prices in a cool family atmosphere. The Ferrari of sushi restaurants in Marin!“

“Even after a 4 year hiatus (work relocation) Tajikistan San greeted me at the door tonight with "So good to see you, two chicken bento, extra dressing!". Arigatou's is world class.“

“Sakura is a hidden gem! Their sushi is outstanding and the Miso soup with the tiny mushrooms is delicious. You are always "welcomed" when you walk in and checked on while eating, making sure you are well taken care of. Everyone I have brought there LOVES it!“

“Was here on Christmas Eve, and the food, service, and ambience couldn’t have been better. Had clay pot dishes, both beef and tofu, assorted nigiri, Dragon roll - all wonderfully fresh, edamame, a shrimp tempura roll, and sake. We we all delighted. Thanks for adding to a beautiful Christmas Eve!“

“A friendly and placenta place , I like the variety of dishes to choose .“

“this is my favorite sushi place and i have lived in the bay area my whole life. they have the BEST ginger dressing in the world. i even use it to dip my sushi in. the chef johneth is very nice and knowledgeable, he even walked me through how he hand makes the dressing so i can do it at home! love the atmosphere, indoor, outdoor and bar seating. small, cute, clean, comfortable and overall nice.“

“𝑀𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑘𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑤𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑡, 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠, 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ, 𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑. 𝑌𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑦 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑠. 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒. 5 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠.“

“I got the cherry blossom roll last night and it was honestly the best sushi I ever had. Super fresh and tasty. I’ve been to the more fancy restaurants in Sausalito and this place definitely tops them all. I’m quite suprised that there aren’t a bunch more good reviews.“

“Very good experience I highly recommend!!👍“

“I started a new job in downtown Novato at a dive shop and sometimes order lunch. I like to try different restaurants around the area and different items, like most doordashers. Unfortunately the sushi roll I keep getting here is preventing me from doing that. It's so delicious! And it's nice to look at, I can't seem to crave anything else
Every time I need to order my lunch, I just keep getting drawn right back to the 49er sushi roll (sometimes some miso soup). I've never had artisanal soy sauce before trying this place and it's now the only soy sauce I look for. Seriously this place is so good! Maybe one day I'll be able to try something different, but for now it looks like my taste buds have found a new favorite“