9 Best Japanese Restaurants in Livermore

“This place our family’s absolute favorite restaurant. Even though it’s about a 50-minute drive from our home, we try to come at least once a month.
Everything we’ve tried has been amazing — especially the Chicken Katsu, which is our 8 and 5 year old kids’ all-time favorite, the Korean Chirashi, and honestly, every single roll on the menu.
It’s always worth the drive👍“

“DELICIOUS! We just had our dinner at Kokolo Donburi and ordered the Katsudon and the Wagyu Sukiyaki. Both dishes + miso soup are such a delight to have on an autumn day where the air is getting a little chilly. We also got to try a new dish: the shrimp shumai! I could eat a whole plate of these just by myself 😋Lastly, the fresh greens that came with the shumai were amazing which came topped with a wonderfully zesty yuzu dressing (Yuzu lovers rejoice!)
I loved the dressing so much, I had to ask for more (it’s liquid gold!) Thank you Kokolo Donburi!“

“Always delicious and best sushi in Livermore for sure“

“Hanabishi Japanese Cuisine is an incredible restaurant. The environment is relaxing, and inviting, and the service is remarkable. I was also amazed by the affordable and fair prices they charge and the outstanding service and attention to detail. This is easily the best affordable sushi restaurant in Livermore. Thank you, Hanabishi, I look forward to my next visit!“

“Good Japanese food with good customer service 🙂“

“On a recommendation I took my 12 year old grandson for a treat. I personally am not a seafood person. The staff was amazing. The chef chatted with him as my grandson was telling him over and over again how great the food was. Let me tell you this boy had the best meal. This was over a week ago and he’s still talking about the oysters, mussels, and the hamachi crudo he had. He had seconds on his oysters 🦪. He said that was the best meal ever. He loved the dipping sauce that came with his oysters. He’s ready to go back!! Thank you for making it a great experience for him.. Lorrie and Braxton Guerrios“

“this is by far the best sushi place I've ever found. wonderful cocktails wonderful environment and the best food make sure to check them out“

“Best place in town for affordable sushi! I come here about once a week and usually get the sushi lunch special. It's under $20 and comes with miso soup, salad, a roll, and five pieces of nigiri sushi. I have tried other menu items and they are good too. There is better sushi in Livermore, but sushi zone has prices that are noticeably more affordable without sacrificing taste or quality.

The staff is friendly and it has a laid back atmosphere. Quick service too. There is a huge parking lot so you can easily park and walk in.“

“Excellent value and tasty meal“