50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Los Alamitos

“Great sushi, one of our regular spots“

“Very good environment and food!“

“This is one of the best and only place we like to go. They are very friendly and best fresh sushi all around. it really feels like a small family enviroment“

“The staff are friendly. We enjoyed the Kitchen boat. The garlic fried rice with chicken was very good and tasted similar to hibachi fried rice. Brought my young nephews and they enjoyed the beef and chicken teriyaki. Will definitely come again and will try other sushi and noodles dishes.“

“I just randomly stopped in for an Asahi beer.Then I decided to try the RISING SUN ROLL. OMG.super delicious and mouth watering. I'm coming back with my friends“

“Went for my birthday and i am more than pleased. The food, service and resturant was all amazing. There were options for all people who may have diet restrictions. My 7 year old had a great time with the chicken wings and the octopus and shrimp sushi. The ramen was super good and the eel was amazing have 0 complaints and i will be returning here very soon as often as i can!“

“This place is AMAZING! The food is delicious and reasonably priced (and plenty to take home), the atmosphere is cool and the drinks are cheap! But the real stand-out is the staff - they are super nice and are working really hard to make sure everyone feels welcome. My new favorite place in LA!!“

“Our second time( we’re from Long Beach) and we love coming back here because of the foods:etc.“

“We tried the chicken katsu and a noodle dish, they were both really good. We want to go back and try some of their other options as they have so many. The service was excellent, the gentleman brought us all the sauces and was so nice. The place is small, with a few tables but very clean. Definitely recommend this place!“

“Absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt elegant and thoughtfully designed. Even the plates and presentation were beautiful — every little detail felt so refined and high-end.

The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and the quality was outstanding. You can really tell they pay attention to every detail, from the ingredients to the presentation and overall dining experience.

Definitely one of those places that feels special from start to finish. I was genuinely impressed and would absolutely come back. Highly recommend!“

“Quality fresh food for a cheap price! Located next to Starbucks and Subway, this place is owned by a very sweet family. I would definitely recommend getting the chicken beef plate, but everything on their menu is delicious. Support local businesses during this rough time!“

“place was fantastic! will recommend for ever!“

“One of the best restaurants in Long Beach for Peruvian, style, seafood, ceviche, and Sushi. Family owned and operated with a friendly vibe and amazing service.“

“Tony knows how to do it right... will recommend“

“Louise & Cynthia very kind and provided great customer service, not to mention the food was great! I recommend the letter ‘D’ on the menu if it’s your first time, it filled me up so much I had to take some leftovers home which is very rare for me! By far one of the best restaurants I have been to in a while!“

“The sushi here is super fresh, all the rolls are delicious, I’m super picky with my sushi but after trying many places Hana Maru has become my go to spot! Definitely recommend! The atmosphere for dining in is also very relaxing, beautifully decorated, a must try spot!“

“Usually I save TikTok videos of restaurants I wanna try when I travel to LA but we were starving when we got out of the source oc plaza and just randomly searched a ramen place nearby. This was the place nearest to us that the ramen pics looked appealing. I have to say the ramen here was amazing. It tasted almost the same to the ramen we tried in our trip to Tokyo. And our server was so nice and attentive. He was so sweet that he gave our mom her drink for free since she wasn’t going to consume food due to not liking ramen but she was accompanying us. Found this place by accident but i have now marked it as a favorite and will definitely go back!“

“Small restaurant that is kept clean as well as friendly. Nice lady helps take order and waitress brings the food tray to your table. Bring cash, you'll be glad you did.
The combination plates are very good. Food is made from fresh ingredients and garnishes are offered. Quality and friendly service
I don't think they have the best air conditioning, so it can get a little warm in the place. Of course, this summer has been unusually hot.“

“Great food, place and service! 👍👍👍“

“There is a sublime, almost religious satisfaction in sitting down in front of a live fire with a plate of raw, heavily marbled beef and a freezing cold beer. It’s an interactive theater of fat, smoke, and instinct. And if you want to experience this ritual at its absolute peak, you don't look for white tablecloths or corporate steakhouse polish. You look for a place that feels a bit tucked away, cozy, and smells instantly like caramelized soy, rendered fat, and sweet wood charcoal the second you open the door.

This is world-class Yakiniku.

You start with the yukke—the raw beef tartare. In lesser hands, raw beef can be a texture game with no payoff. Here? It’s seasoned with precision, rich, clean, and spiked with an egg yolk that ties the whole beautiful mess together. It’s a declaration of intent: we know meat, and we know how to treat it.

Then, the main event. Plates of A5 Wagyu, Kobe outside skirt, and prime beef tongue arrive, sliced with the kind of geometric reverence usually reserved for fine tailoring. The marbling on the Wagyu doesn't even look real; it looks like a geological map of some frozen, beautiful landscape.

You drop a piece onto the grill. It hisses. The fat hits the element, flares up, and perfumes the air. You don't leave it on long—just enough to get a quick sear, a bit of char, while keeping the inside beautifully rare. You dip it in the tare, put it in your mouth, and it simply ceases to exist as a solid. It melts. It’s an absolute explosion of umami that makes you want to close your eyes and laugh out loud at how absurdly good it is.

Even the sides here aren't an afterthought. The kimchi fried rice has that deep, fermented funk and spicy kick that cuts right through the luxurious weight of the beef, waking up your palate just in time for the next round of short rib.

It’s not a cheap night out, and it shouldn't be. This is a celebration of the animal, handled by people who deeply respect the craft, served in an atmosphere that strips away all the pretentious nonsense of high-end dining and leaves you with what matters: incredible food, good company, and the smoke in your hair. It is, quite simply, perfection.“

“service and the food was excellent our waitress Sherry bear was awesome“

“Very delicious!! Been coming here for many years. Now under new management from what I understand. The staff is amazing and make you feel like you’re home. Will always come back. Thank you so much 🙏🙌🍣🍱😋“

“Delicious quality food and the service is very nice and welcoming.“

“Service was top notch tonight“

“My wife and I have come here a couple times the last few weeks for both dine in and takeout.

The fish is fresh, the hand rolls are delicious, prices are reasonable, and service is pretty quick (as long as every seat doesn’t fill at the exact same time, but even that is manageable).

Highly recommended. In particular, we love the kanpachi, sea bream, and blue crab.“

“Two things that indicate this is a true Japanese cuisine . They serve real grated wasabi and the head chef looks like Mr Miyagi. 5 stars all around . Food is flawless and is freshly prepared so there is wait and gaps between dishes . Prepare to drink up. Wagyu skirt steak is incredible.“

“Food is amazing and the prices are actually very good for the amount of meat you get. Love that they are healthy conscious, they had a list of some menu items and their protein and sodium content as well as other measurements which made making a selection so much easier. Will return, staff is very friendly and the food was made fresh and quick“

“Have eaten here about 10 times . This restaurant doesn’t disappoint. I’ve tried all there’s sushi roll which are always fresh and delicious.“

“Food is delicious! Great service! Will surely come back.“

“Delicious food, great preparation and presentation!“

“Cozy Japanese place perfect to grab lunch at! We got a rice ball, takoyaki, and the pork katsu sandwich. All the food came out very promptly and was yummy.

The interior is very cute! There are cute painted signs with food items. We also got some cute free stickers! Seating is limited to ~10 people due to the small size of the place so if it's busy, doing take-out would definitely be best. Unfortunately, there wasn't strong AC so it was hot inside.

Parking is limited and small but you could find street parking/parking in the neighborhood and walk.“

“This Japanese restaurant has been here at least 20 years. The food is fantastic. The service is welcoming. This is now our favorite Japanese restaurant. We use to go to the one on Rosecrans where Albertsons is. But there is no comparison to midoris food. We will be back again and again“

“100/10 would recommend!’ Amazing food and selection as well!“

“I went there for the first time I ordered 5 piece sashimi was very good and fresh ordered twice and delicious oysters omg 😳 and sashimi scallops was outstanding I give this restaurant 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Kiwami Sushi & Ramen is our go-to. Whether you're coming in for sushi or ramen, you can count on consistently great food and genuinely warm service every single time. Both servers are incredibly kind.

The ramen is the real standout. It tastes authentically made — rich, complex broths that feel like they've been simmering all day. My personal favorite is the spicy tonkotsu ramen: bold, creamy, and just the right amount of heat. The yellowtail rolls are another fave, and the daily specials are always worth asking about.

If you're looking for a spot that brings both quality and authenticity to the table, Kiwami is it. Highly recommend!“

“Japanese comfort food at it's best, with plenty of tasty protein with carb options... Very well run operation, super clean and wonderful staff... The owner is a pastor, and an honest warm person... Highly recommend that you try this spot in Long Beach, I had the spicy chicken rice bowl...“

“Restaurant with good service and a relaxing atmosphere. However definitely cozy as tables are all close together and was a bit loud when it was packed on a weekend night. Also it was warm on a warm day as their AC was not working optimally.

Enjoyed the seafood/uni risotto, mushroom salad, uni spaghetti. The chicken karaage was ok. The curry is on the side. Spicy mussels were very seasoned.
Panna Cotta had a creamy, semi- bouncy texture. The bread pudding was more pudding like with a very sweet sauce on it. Desserts definitely can be shared.“

“I recommend everything, thank you for lunch...“

“This place is GREAT! Not OK, not good… GREAT! I’ve been to all the teriyaki spots up and down Whittier Blvd, and you simply aren’t going to get a better deal than this. Very fair prices for very large portions, but which always means very happy customers.

Customer service is excellent, they have a soda fountain with Coke products (and cans for other brands), a few tables inside so good for a quick lunch/dinner or takeout.

This place is an absolute no-brainer for simple, great Japanese food. If you’ve never been, you need to come, and if you have been, you need to come back. Skip the Flame Broiler’s and Panda Expresses and be happy that you came here instead.“

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!“

“Stumbled upon this location looking for somewhere to eat and when I tell you the amazing smells drew us in like a siren call??? There was a barely noticeable wait and we spent it eagerly looking at the menu. Service extremely prompt and scrupulous. Place is a bit small and they fill the space, so be prepared for loud noises. Food came out pretty fast, especially for being slammed, and it was all very, very good! Tried the ramen, udon, and one of the 'baked' rolls. 100% would come back to try more of all of the above!“

“A very nice place, a bit small but it has a charm about it. I had a baked Alaska roll, it did not disappoint. It took a little long to come out, but I assume it's because they had to cook the salmon for the roll. Al and all it was definitely good, I would go back for sure.“

“These little fishies pack the biggest punch of flavor, I was in a daze, clouded in vision only able to see little gold fish on rice floating around my skull as I drown in the immaculate flavors of spicy mayo, rice, and melting salmon. When I finally came to, I noticed I had knocked over my water…record scratch…but Kayla was there to calm my nerves. Reassuring me that water is just doing what it naturally does…fall. Reassured, I happily stuffed my gullet with the tastiest rolls imaginable. I have left happy and my wife gets to sleep with me tonight. Thank you Kayla!“

“Ultramen is easily one of my top 3 go-to spots for Japanese food. I usually get their rolls and Japanese ramen, and honestly, everything I’ve tried here has been delicious.

What I really like about this place is the value. The prices are really affordable for the portion sizes, quality, and taste you get. You can have a really satisfying meal without spending too much.

I especially recommend this spot for students who are on a budget but still want good-quality Japanese food. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to!“

“The best sushi experience!“

“I was going back to the yard to part my semi and I thought I’d get something quick to snack on at the corner store but it wasn’t open. The next thing open beside it was LUCKILY Tokyo Grill! I was hungry and I was going to wait til I got home but I decided to get the chicken bowl because I saw it was 9 bucks. I didn’t expect much as I took it to my truck and man was I blown away. The flavor of the chicken was so delicious and the amount of ingredients they put into the bowl is unbelievable. It had green beans pineapple carrot slices cabbage and some other vegetables. I was amazed for how much food they gave me for the plate only being 9 bucks and they put a lot of chicken in there which was a big plus. I didn’t have to dig around for any chicken.That’s why I’m writing this review, hopefully it helps anyone thinking coming to eat here. Oh and I also had really dirty hands and the lady at the cash register which I believe was part owner, gave me some wipes and was really nice. I’m pretty sure their other dishes are great too. I didn’t take a picture of my food because I was really hungry but it’s worth each penny I wasted.“

“Worthy of a special trip! They took such care in their preparation. It’s not a glitzy place but the service was special. Counter order, lots of options. My wife and I stopped there as we were staying at the Hampton inn in the same area. I had a yellowtail roll along with tempura and my wife had the salmon. Vegetables were perfect presentation was spot on for casual dining and my roll was one of the best I’ve had. Perfect proportion of spicy tuna to yellowtail to rice. If I lived in the area I would go here at least once a week. Prices were also spot on and in many cases extremely reasonable. Bravo Kabuto!!! A special place!!“

“Delicious food. Excellent service. Fresh ingredients. Very nice location off the freeway. Alot of great parking. Got tha steak n shrimp bowl pineapple drink up front. Straight gas like every other place I handpick 🔥🔥🔥“

“This may be one of the best sushi deals in Southern California. I know that once the word is out that it’ll be harder to get in, but they deserve the recognition.“