50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Martinez

“Hands down the best restaurant in Martinez. I travel from Vallejo to enjoy the Salmon and steak hibachi. The staff are so kind and friendly. The dining area is always spotless. I highly recommend you come here if you’re looking for a good quality meal!!!!“

“This was absolutely incredible! I am a big nigiri fan and have tried many different restaurants and in the Bay Area this is my new favorite place. The assortment of nigiri was awesome and the quality was so fresh. I also tried a couple rolls too and they were hella on point. The staff made the experience very comfortable, and they were very accommodating. I am stoked to have been recommended this place and will be back soon!“

“It took us a while to decide what to order, because there are so many different types of sushi to choose from. We ended up choosing the Hawaiian Roll, Pink Lady Roll, and Philadelphia Roll and were very happy with our selection. They were all incredibly delicious and came in beautiful packaging with small packs of soy sauce, ginger, wasabi, napkins, and chopsticks.“

“My daughter and I love Yo Sushi 🍣“

“Hanabi has been a staple for me for the past 25 years. I've seen it change hands, change chefs, and change menus several times over the years. The new owners have brightened it up and offered some additional menu items. However, the hot night and the heart attack rolls still reign supreme for me.“

“This is my first time to dine-in. Plenty of parking on weekdays. Waiting and checking in process is on a tablet, make everything easy.

Their lion king is still the same tasty as some years ago. The only thing not getting 5 stars is the A5 Wagu special dish. The wagu is too thin like ham.... it is not worth to try.“

“Excellent sushi again and again. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great service and fresh fish every time.“

“Wow, such an unexpected gem of a sushi place!! The staff were very friendly and attentive, and everything we ordered was delicious.
We ordered:
- garlic edamame
- chicken karage
- salmon carpaccio
- hamachi carpaccio
- spicy tuna hand roll
- super (ebi, crab, eel) hand roll

Absolutely delicious, fresh ingredients, and everything was brought out staggered and timely.“

“Fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Had the sashimi bento and a little bottle of sake (nihonshu), perfect amount of everything. The bento usually comes with chicken teriyaki, which was delicious, making the whole meal sizeable. Having just returned from Japan, I was pleased and the compact, quiet atmosphere was exactly what I needed! Friendly staff :) Tucked away in the little food court off Hearst, this is a gem.“

“Nothing but a 5-star experience at Tanoshi. Great value for their combo - at $14? Am I even living in 2026?! I doubt this will last long... And the food was amazing! Katsu and tempura were very well executed - even stayed crunchy after the whole meal. Raw fish taste fresh. Miso soup was well balanced. The salad was well dressed... What else can I say? Hmmm with such good quality of food and great pricing, their decoration was also very pleasant - their bathrooms were also well decorated!

Ok, nothing is perfect. Two things here. 1 - Low on staff. This place can get very busy and you might have to wait in line for a while. 2 - Shrimp tempura was the biggest disappointment. Microscopic shrimp with a thick blanket of flour. Still, couldn't recommend this place more.“

“The 10 piece nigiri set is an amazing deal. I added an uni nigiri and was happy I did. Itani was recommended to me by a friend and I had it bookmarked - so glad I did! I was in the area and this was the perfect quick and delicious meal I needed. If I lived closer, I’d be here all the time. I highly recommend giving it a try!“

“i remember going here during high school and decided to stop by since i was in the area. i feel like the food has even gotten better (it’s always been delicious). the general chicken is still amazing quality for the price. the staff are very polite as usual. lovely spot for rice bowls.“

“The best omakase around!!“

“Very beautiful!!!! Vale a pena conhecer“

“Excellent sushi. Very fresh and flavorful. The salmon had a delicious buttery texture, as it should. Hard to find high quality these days and it is authentic. It is pricey, so depending on your budget it might be a once every so often place. As someone who only eats raw fish, it was perfect. Will be going back.“

“We had a great dinner here! Everything felt very authentic, and you can tell they put a lot of care into preparing their seafood. The proportions were spot on.
A huge surprise was the miso soup—it was so good that even my kids, who usually don't touch it, finished the whole bowl. The salad was simple and refreshing, and the fried chicken (karaage) was perfectly crispy and tender. The beef was a little on the salty side for my taste, but overall, it didn't take away from a really enjoyable meal.
We liked it so much that we even grabbed some nigiri to go, and the kids absolutely loved it. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to.“

“This is one of the best izakaya spots around here. The owners and staff are very friendly, and it looks like they have a lot of regular customers.

I ordered a few dishes to enjoy with some good sake. The yakitori was a bit disappointing since it lacked that smoky, grilled flavor. I wouldn’t recommend it.

However, the steamed clams were excellent—perfect as a drinking snack. The fried herring was so delicious that we finished it in no time. Lastly, I had ochazuke, which was absolutely satisfying and something I’d definitely order again.

Overall, it was a perfect dinner experience.“

“If you come here for your birthday, you can get a free dessert (1 ice cream mochi with whipped cream). I love salmon and I think all the salmon dishes were good! The salmon sashimi was thick and excellent. The rolls we tried were both good. My brother said he enjoyed the teriyaki chicken plate. I only wouldn’t recommend the tempura udon- too sweet on the sauce and broth, too heavily coated & oily on the tempura. The wasabi was not the quality pure wasabi, likely made mostly of radish, but it won’t bother you unless you love wasabi.
The service was great and came to refill our glasses and check in with us several times.“

“Had dinner here specifically to try the non-sushi items and the menu and service did not disappoint. We tried the Tokyo beef, fried lobster, lobster risotto, hamachi crudo, and Walnut Creek roll. I would order everything again. Our favorites were the beef- it came with a great salad that paired well, and the lobster items. Next time I would try a different crudo and roll- the ones we got were great but I want to try other items on their menu. The service was on point. Our server was friendly and had great recommendations. The drinks were good- I had the tequila martini and would order it again. Definitely check this place out for a unique and crafty sushi spot!“

“Stopped by Sushi Momoyama and had a really good experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and nicely prepared, with quality ingredients that stood out.

The place has a calm, inviting atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive. Great spot for a relaxed sushi meal 👍“

“The food is great!!! Crew is awesome!!! Dine by the sea!!! Highly recommended!!!“

“The freshest sushi I’ve ever had in this area. Hands down. Will definitely be back!“

“Loved this place, but removing a star because they took the teriyaki salmon option off the menu. Strange, because everyone loved it and it was often sold out! The raw fish is hit or miss. Bring back the teriyaki!

My roommates and I check doordash every week or so, just to see if they have Salmon Samba.“

“Customer friendly & quick service. Food is great.😋“

“Love the buffet around the sushi bar! Best place to sit!“

“My family and I come here about once a month, and it never disappoints. We love ordering the salmon belly, lomi lomi, Philadelphia roll, and trying other rolls depending on what we’re craving. Everything is always fresh and delicious, and the staff is consistently warm and friendly. I absolutely love this place. Having come from LA, where there are so many great sushi restaurants, I can honestly say this spot measures up. I’m so glad to have such an amazing local establishment nearby.“

“Delicious and everything was so fresh 😋“

“best sushi and cheap!!! will come again!!!“

“Island Special Rolls are amazing!!! Phoenix, Pearl, Orinda and Super Star are a few of our favorites!!! #sushigood“

“Absolutely loved the flounder raw fish here! It was incredibly fresh, chewy, and tender. Finishing the meal with their savory, spicy fish soup and rice was perfection. It's a wonderful place for group gatherings and happy meals with loved ones. A must-visit spot!“

“Located in downtown Walnut Creek, Ramen Hiroshi was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the Hiroshi Tonkotsu (their #1 ramen), the Teishoku Gindara, and the Chicken Karaage. Everything tasted great and was very reasonably priced—each dish was under $20, which is hard to find these days. The Chicken Karaage stood out in particular: crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside.

Definitely a spot we’d recommend if you’re in the area and craving ramen.“

“Love this little mom and pop sushi spot! The food comes out quick and they make me custom rolls due to dietary restrictions and preferences. The service is great, it is kind of place that makes you feel like family. I usually stop in for a quick bite and a chat on my lunch breaks!“

“it's always pretty good here. The prices are fair and I'm always up for a repeat“

“There was an important item left out of my order last night. But when I went back today, the Asst Manager Brandon went over the top. He really hooked me up. Their food is good, but their service and attitude is the best!“

“Anytime we are in Pleasanthill area we try to eat at Jo’s Honda Sushi. We used to live in Pleasanthill and we would go there at least once a week. We love Honda and all his family ❤️“

“We love this place! The best of Thai and the best of Japanese! I have the salmon skin ham roll today and a Poké bowl. Both yummy. Services is friendly. Food is great.“

“Good food, good service and value for money!“

“Great food, great service!“

“Cha-Ya is very good traditional Japanese food that is all vegan. All of their food is excellent from the sushi to the udon to the various small plate offerings. The ingredients are so fresh and high quality and the food is so comforting and delicious. Prices are quite reasonable, but be aware that it is cash or venmo only. There is rarely a wait for a table, and the service is quick and friendly. It's got a homey/old school vibe and isn't a chic modern place, but that's a good match to the very homey traditional food. Highly recommend if you want a big meal that will leave you feeling great at the end.“

“Its good food for a good price! I like doing the 2 rolls for $20 deal. As 3 people, we all eat well for $40 with drinks, tip, and tax. I see a lot of reviews about people getting food poisoning? I've been going here for years and that has never happened. The workers there are very kind and wholesome.“

“Amazing sushi bar! The fish is incredibly fresh and you can really taste the quality in every bite. Everything we ordered was super delicious and beautifully prepared. Great atmosphere and friendly service — definitely one of the best sushi spots. I will absolutely come back to IKOI again!“

“经常更新季节性的鱼类…😋新鲜…主要的是老板很帅☺️…😜“

“Beautiful products. My order was very carefully packed and arrived quickly. Excellent service.“

“Everything was absolutely amazing!! We’ve passed by this place so many times, I’m sad we didn’t try this place sooner! We have eaten plenty of sushi, and I’m happy to say that everything we ordered at Toyosu was SO delicious. Not pictured was the o toro hamachi, which was definitely my favorite. Now we’ve tried and enjoyed 4/4 of our ordered dishes, we will 100% return.“

“Best freaking poke spot ever I sometimes drive out thirty minutes just for this place... I LOVE THEIR MARINATED MUSHROOMS SO MUCH. I dreamt about a bowl from here once too... The pricing is great compared to poke spots around my area and they are generous with their portions, not to mention the quality of the food is amazing! Staff is really kind as well :)“

“The sushi was really good“

“I've gone to all of the sushi restaurants in Pinole and I even though this one is a little further away in Hercules, it is by far the best. The fish is so fresh, the rolls are delicious and the prices are reasonable. This is my go to place for sushi.“

“The best teriyaki that has savory, smoke, and umami included so it's not just sweet. We visit this place whenever we visit the Bay Area. If you miss the old location in SF, this is the same family that ran the location near Portrero Hill/Soma.“

“With so many new places opening, we still keep coming back to Toyo Sushi. The sushi quality is simply outstanding — always fresh, beautifully prepared, and consistently delicious. No matter how many trendy spots appear, Toyo remains our favorite!“