22 Best Japanese Restaurants near La Quinta

“Amazing food, good service“

“Rolls are HUGE this could be good or bad depending on your preference but no matter what you order it’s going to be a delicious and each dish definitely puts on a show ! The place is small and cozy and service is good. The only thing I do stay away from here is the lemonade never had a lemonade taste so synthetic and fake. Over all this is a great establishment with rolls that have personality.“

“Best sushi anywhere!!!“

“Great service, nice pieces of fish.“

“Friendly informative, inviting, DELICIOUS!!!!“

“Know now to order everything at first. If you wait the lead gets long after 5:30! My quests had the dragon tempura roll! The warm middle was an outstanding contrast to the chilly tuna on top! The service is fast and efficient! Every time we plan our trip to Palm Desert we book a reservation! Stella is kind and accommodating to all who walk through the doors!“

“great service, friendly staff fun atmosphere“

“Leo, Felipe, and Alonzo are amazing! The staff make you feel like family and take super great care of us! Everything is always fresh. The Leo#6 is off menu but highly recommended when Leo is there! Can't recommend this establishment enough! Thank you guys! Amazing job!“

“Great food, loved the menu selection and great for vegans and vegetarians like me. Love that they have great Japanese food and nice boba drinks. Can’t wait to come back. The only reason I’m giving them a 4 is because I asked for a little extra ginger with my sushi which I was willing to even pay for, but it’s like their whole attitude changed just bc I asked, and they started chatting in Japanese in front of me right after I asked — I wish I knew what they were saying. It wasn’t a big deal and pretty rude to do that since I would have paid for it also and it was such a tiny amount. Initially they were nice until I asked for a little extra ginger, god forbid lol. It was almost humorous but also definitely rude. Maybe a cultural issue, idk…

Aside from that, I’ll definitely be back bc I love the place, love the food and we need more places like this in the desert! I got the veggie zen for what it’s worth with a little extra vegetable spring roll.“

“Cheap and good quality sushi. Would definitely come back.“

“Excellent experience. You have to be open to sitting with other people.“

“Wonderful food at a great price, the drinks were great too. It is a perfect location to have Hibachi in a comfortable atmosphere with very entertaining chefs !“

“Patience combined with tenacity and a lot of cash will get you a fantastic lunch & dinner experience. Recommend throwing caution to the wind and sitting at the bar overlooking Stadium 2. Incredible sushi and lychee martinis.“

“Friendly informative, inviting, DELICIOUS!!!!“

“We weren’t sure when we got to the place since it was fairly dark and small in the restaurant. However when we ordered and got our food, we were very pleasantly surprised. The rolls were so big and of great quality. Most sushi places give more rice and less fish/meat but that was certainly NOT the case here. We were a pretty large party and ordered a good amount of food and everything came out quickly and well-made. The staff even gave us an off-the-menu sushi roll on the house after we got all of our food. Highly recommend this place. Don’t let the outside/appearance fool you, this place is a hidden gem with great food and service.“

“Friendly staff Fantastic fresh sushi Generous portions And a good price for the quality It will be a regular!!“

“BEST Sushi in the desert! Consistently great.“

“The ambience was nothing short of magical—an elegant space with lighting and décor that made me feel like a mermaid dining under the sea. The sushi melted in my mouth, filling my palate with clean, smooth flavors; every bite felt otherworldly. The salmon sashimi was perfectly tender, paired with an exquisitely light sauce that elevated its freshness. The signature Venue Roll was truly a work of art—an array of flavors and textures coming together in a delicious symphony. Sou-Chef Yessika was absolutely lovely. I admire seeing such a talented, beautiful woman leading the craft with confidence and grace. I am not easily impressed—or perhaps I should say, my palate rarely is—but this experience was one for the books. The entire staff was warm, attentive, and made the evening all the more special. I look forward to meeting the executive Chef Engin. His staff spoke highly of his skill and ethic! Thank you for a truly unforgettable time!“

“It was a great dinner for our family of 11. The service was great until we ordered dessert, which never arrived. We finally canceled the desert and left because the kids were losing it. Something must have happened in the kitchen. That was the only time they were unresponsive.“

“This was our second time eating here, and it was amazing nice again. Food, service, drinks, and the speed of the chefs cooking was great. Oscar, went above and beyond to help, and provided much needed entertainment, enthusiasm, and professionalism on a hot day like yesterday.“

“Seriously some of the best quality sushi I think I have ever had in my life. The seared salmon special was perfectly drizzled with an amazing sweet sauce, the edamame perfectly salted, and the service excellent. Highly recommend if you appreciate amazing food!“

“Everything was delicious!! And service great!!!“