50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Granite Bay

“Amazing sushi. Very authentic flavors of fish, uni a sake that is hard to find outside of Japan. I especially loved hamachi crudo, the chu-toro and dry aged white fish Kyrodau. Both mango and crème brule deserts are to die for. Sake selection on point - Dassai, Tenbi, Abe, even spotted Juyondai bottles in the fridge. Someone certainly knows their new age sake here. You must come visit this place if you are tired of chain sushi places like Mikuni’s.“

“must go to this place, it's really delicious and the atmosphere is very pleasant, don't miss the opportunity and you'll enjoy it a lot!“

“Wow. Just had the most amazing sushi experience. New place Roku near our house. A curated experience with individual accompaniments with each fish type. This was the Sashimi presentation with more exotic fish. All are aged fish which added to the evening“

“This was my second visit, and the food was just as good as the first time. I ordered the sashimi, oysters, octopus, hand rolls, and edamame. Everything was fresh and delicious, especially the sashimi and oysters. I came with my daughter, and she had a great time too. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, which made it easy to enjoy our meal as a family. We’ll definitely be back again.“

“My boyfriend and I went on a Wednesday. The place was super chic and clean. The music was really good too it was covers of some 90s music which was fire.Our server was sweet and made the environment very warm and welcoming. My boyfriend and I got miso soup cucumber salad for an appetizer which was PHENOMENAL. For our sushi rolls we ordered a dragon roll & a salmon roll (fried) both were really good and gone within 2 seconds. For dessert they have mochi ice cream and I ended up deciding on the mango flavor which was so light and fruity, delicious. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back!!!“

“Me and my Husband came here for the first time, and we were NOT disappointed!!!! This food was delicious and wonderful, our server was Mandy and she was so sweet and gracious!!!! This place is a gem, and we will definitely come back, best 🍣 sushi we have had in a very long time, and the tacos are beyond fantastic!!!!!!!So happy to have this awesome place to eat 😁“

“I visited this place recently and overall had a really good experience. The space is a little small, but the interior and atmosphere made up for it. I especially liked the dim lighting.

The staff seemed genuinely friendly with each other, which says a lot about the place, and they were very pleasant toward us as well. Our waitress did her job well.

For food, I ordered the sesame chicken. The chicken was slightly on the dry side, but I still enjoyed it overall. We also tried the tempura sushi, and I was very satisfied with it.

The prices are quite reasonable for the quality and experience. If I’m being honest, I’d rate this place around 4.8/5. Would I come back? Probably yes“

“The best sushi in the area without question. They never skimp on portions and they always have the freshest fish, that just melts in your mouth. And of course, they always super friendly.“

“Overall amazing experience. Tonkatsu miso ramen was amazing. Boyfriends tantan spicy ramen was also delicious and not too spicy. Also got the chicken karaage which was cooked to perfection. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Definitely will come back to try other things. 🤩“

“Highly recommend Umi sushi! Everything is delicious and fresh and super friendly.“

“Solid food with a wide variety of menu items, casual vibe, and excellent service. Our waitress was so invested in our comfort the entire time. She was always refilling waters, getting us more napkins or small plates or ginger, and asking if we needed anything. We were a huge group and she was MOVING to accommodate all of us- it was really nice to feel so valued! Would definitely come back just for the service, but the food was also good!“

“Honestly I don't know how it gets better than TT fire l for what it is. Nice guy at the counter, food came quickly, it was delicious... What else is there? Clean restaurant..I'll be back. Reasonable prices. Had the honey spicy chicken and my wife had the sesame chicken. Both were great with ample portions. Can't miss.“

“Really good sushi lots of fresh fish. Really tasty menu, lots of great customer service. I would recommend this wonderful restaurant to all of my friends and family. Than you“

“We came with a large group and only one guy was working but he made our food really fast. Everything we ordered was fresh, hot and DELICIOUS. we really enjoyed the bulgogi beef and our teriyaki bowls. Thier homemade hot sauce was a nice touch and very flavorful.“

“The flavor of this place has had me coming back for decades. Plus family owned and I love their faces 🥰“

“Fantastic food, great food match wine/sake list (and a sake sommelier) fi you are an oyster, sushi, ceviche fan, this is the spot.“

“Very kind and considerate host, attentive to your wants needs and if you have allergies to any food.they take very good care of everyone, even the cooks come and speak with you, took very good care of my family, im forever grateful they made our visit memorable.“

“Havent been out in a few months. Came here to get my usual. Food was perfect as usual. But shout out to brooke for making the entire experience feel like i never left. Friendly. Fast service. And made me feel like a valued customer. Blu nami just keeps winning. 10/10.“

“Recently had a friend’s birthday dinner at Hanami. The food was delicious, fresh and beautifully presented. Despite a packed restaurant, our party received outstanding service. I highly recommend!“

“Zakuro Lincoln did NOT miss 🔥

We grabbed takeout and tried:
• Top (clear container): Mike BB
• Left: Redbull
• Right: Ocean’s 11
• Bottom left: Mike Special
• Bottom right: Bumble Bee

Every roll was packed with flavor, super fresh fish, and just the right amount of sauce (not drowning, just perfect).

Favorites hands down: Bumble Bee + Ocean’s 11 🤌

Already planning our next order 🤤🤤“

“Best option for food in the mall hands down!! You already breaking the bank why pay the price to on your health as well??? Eat healthy, feel better!!!! Yum . On my way to eat here second day in a row. Thank you for providing healthy option here in the galleria mall!!!“

“This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is consistently excellent, and the customer service is always top-notch. Every visit has been a great experience, which is why this has become my go-to place whenever I want a great meal.

The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly cares about making sure customers have a wonderful dining experience. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and prepared to perfection.

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for outstanding food and exceptional service. They never disappoint!“

“friendly staff; great atmosphere“

“My boyfriend and I now frequent Sushi Star since discovering the place a couple of months ago! It’s always very clean. A very pleasant atmosphere. Our waitress has always been Yi. She is very pleasant and thorough. Now, then there is the master sushi chef, Eric! IOHO we think he makes the best sushi we have ever had hands down! Our BIGGEST RECOMMENDATION IS THE BAKED SCALLOPS! ABSOLUTELY DYNAMITE! Thanks guys! Neil & Courtney“

“I come here more than I should probably admit. The sushi is always fresh, and the service is just as good. These days I usually grab takeout since I work on the road, but every time I pass by, my car somehow pulls into their lot on its own (very bizarre).

Everything I have tried has been great. One tip, if you like a little kick, ask for jalapenos on your roll. You will not be disappointed.“

“Amazing quality for such a good price!!!

Came in late Sunday where they had all day happy hour specials. They did have quite a few empty tables but all of them happened to have dirty dishes on them so I did have to wait a little before being seated (10 mins or so). They might have been short staffed this day especially an hour before closing.

Sat at the sushi bar and one of the sushi chefs took my order promptly. The staff here are so sweet (chef and floor waiter) and the rolls were outstanding. Fish was fresh, tempura was crunchy, presentation was beautiful and portions were generous (even with the side ginger!). I’ll be dreaming about these rolls until the next time I’ll be in the area. Even with the wait I was in and out of there within 40 minutes. Definitely worth the stop!“

“My wife recommended this place, so our family of four came here for dinner. We don’t eat sushi very often, but we do try different places from time to time. What truly sets Nara Sushi apart is the owner’s warm and genuine care for the customers. As we were finishing our meal, the owner personally carved and brought us a complimentary dessert, which made our evening even more special. Thank you, Nara Sushi, for such a wonderful dining experience.“

“Came to Pier 50 for an early dinner with friends, food was fantastic! The Fukumi roll is my fav. Our server Kaila was wonderful and was very attentive and caring. I’ve come here a couple times before and I’ll definitely be coming here more in the future!“

“Edit: Updated to 5 stars, I was just hangry. Still love this place and will be back very soon for another Deluxe plate!!!

Love the food, one of my favorite places. But last time I used the online ordering system, it sent my food to the wrong location. I called to ask what happened, but what I was told is that all I could do is come pick up my already cold order. It was good but cold. Ill come back because I like the food, but customer service could use a little work.“

“This is my favorite place for lunch. The food is consistent. The staff are friendly. The music is good. I have never had a bad experience.“

“I love that Arigato's still has 1/2 price sushi rolls. The sushi is always top notch and super fresh. The tempura Veg was delicious. We walked in to order to go and they had the order done in maybe 10 minutes? Super fast. Been an occasional customer for 15 years between this location and the one on Howe Ave. Always happy with my visits.“

“This is not my first time coming here and definitely worth coming back. Loved it the first time and loved it again this time. lighting is great in here, great fun upbeat music, but most importantly the food is hands down well prepared and delicious. portions are great and staff is super friendl! Will be back! we had miso soup, a mixed tempura, old memory roll and konan. roll 💕“

“This is our favorite place for Japanese food!“

“The freshest, the friendliest, clean and so yummy. we have celebrated my entire families birthday here the past yr and a half“

“Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy“

“GREAT and great service too!!“

“The fish is fresh and the rolls are bomb“

“A must try whole in the wall. Very authentic Japanese vibe and the food is very good! Dragon roll, one of the best roll we have ever had in the US. One piece of Nigiri here gives you twice as much fish and rice as most other places. We will go back for sure!“

“I recently dined at this restaurant and came away with a generally positive impression, though there is definitely room for improvement regarding their sushi portions. Right from the start, the overall atmosphere was great; the entire dining area was spotlessly clean, and the service was consistently good and welcoming.

For my meal, I decided to sample a couple of their signature sushi options. We ordered the Caterpillar roll and the Kamikaze roll. In terms of construction, both rolls suffered from a bit of an imbalance in their ingredients. The Caterpillar roll was filled mostly with cucumber, leaving only very small, sparse bits of eel inside. Similarly, the Kamikaze roll was packed with too much crunchy cucumber, which slightly overwhelmed the spicy tuna mix.

However, despite the rolls being skimped on fish and overloaded with vegetable filler, the quality of the food was still quite high. Every bite was remarkably fresh, clean, and tasty. The flavors are definitely there, and the kitchen clearly uses good components. If the chefs can balance out the ratios to include a bit more seafood and less cucumber, this place would easily earn a top rating from me.“

“Best Sushi/crew in town..“

“Mizuki in Citrus Heights is hands down my favorite spots for sushi in Sacramento. It’s become a go-to for our work (Deacon) crew for years; we’re here so often that the owner, Ella, knows us all by name. That personal touch makes every visit feel special.

The food is consistently amazing. The Red Dragon roll is my favorite with jalapeño peppers also it’s just packs the perfect kick. The Citrus Roll is fresh, flavorful, and a perfect signature touch. And don’t even get me started on the gyoza—easily the best in town. Pam seared to perfection on the outside, flavorful inside, and always served piping hot.

Whether it’s a casual lunch or a post-shift sushi fix, Mizuki is always my go-to. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Great food and great service. Grabbed food to go for our office and we will be back regularly.“

“First time at this location. I usually go to the Fountains location. The Bartender’s name was Mason. He totally took care of my wife and I as well as the other customers at the bar. Great customer service and made great drinks as well. I will definitely be back and recommend to my friends.“

“We love dining here..Food is delicious and people are very nice.Very good service,we love the servers.Very clean dining area and bathroom.We recommend this restaurant.“

“The service was very good and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was especially pleasant and did a great job, which is the main reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 3.

Unfortunately, the sushi and rolls were pretty average and not as flavorful as I expected. They weren’t terrible, but they definitely didn’t stand out and left me a bit disappointed. Maybe other items on the menu are better, but based on the sushi alone, I probably wouldn’t come back.“

“Sky Sushi has great service . The staff is great . The food is amazing. If you haven’t been there you need to go and try the food .“

“Went there with a large group they got us seated right away . Server was very attentive and the food is always amazing .“

“Try the tuna sliders! Delicious!“

“Great food and experience. We have been to many hot places across San Franciso and this one is great for Folsom . Awesome it’s also locally owned“

“A great spot for discounted sushi rolls. The sushi is decent and the price is fair for the level of quality. This isn't one of the top tier sushi places in the area, but for the price, it's satisfies a sushi craving. The service was great and the atmosphere was cool.“