21 Best Japanese Restaurants near Pacific Grove

“This must be the best sushi I have eaten in California in a really long time. The fish is extremely fresh, and the portions are generous. They focus on the fish and not the amount of rice. All the seasoning is so on point, and they keep it real without adding a ton of sauces or other distractions. I would come back any time when I'm in town. It can get busy during dinnertime, so either make a reservation or be prepared to wait for a little bit. They do offer outdoor seating.“

“Friendly staff, excellent food.“

“We generally like the sushi here because we get basic quick rolls that don’t require much(like us). But almost every time I get these vegetarian yam rolls, the yam comes out raw and it’s very difficult to eat because I don’t want to eat raw sweet potato/yam. And since I am a vegetarian, I like to have a little bit more protein, But I can’t really have that if I can’t eat the yam. Other than that, my husband loves his rolls that he gets, like the Pebble Beach.“

“Very happy to have Maido Sushi here in Marina. Staff is friendly, food is tasty, and it feels like an actual cafe you would find in Kyoto or some parts of Tokyo having visited. Thank you :3!“

“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“I love this place... simply the best!“

“Ordered 3 sushi rolls and the chicken teriyaki entree. Food was definitely delicious and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service can be significantly improved!! Each time we had to call the server to our table if we needed something. Made it a challenge to add more meals to the order if desired.

Overall rating would have been higher if service can improve.“

“So I went to this place for an evening meal yesterday after seeing good reviews, and honestly, the food was amazing! I started with the miso soup.. I’ve traveled and lived in Asia and had miso everywhere (including Japan) and this was the best I’ve ever tasted, it was so rich and satisfying! I then got a mixed dish of steak, prawns, and scallops with rice and it was also so delicious! The staff are great guys, and I have to say if you’re in Monterey and looking for just great quality food cooked by extremely professional cooks who now how to make the most satisfying dishes, then go here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Exceptional customer service 👏 the food itself was very good! Really enjoyed everything I got 🙌 the prices were reasonable. I would recommend this place the location is a bit random and not much parking. Other then that I am satisfied with my experience.“

“A very nice Korean and Japanese restaurant alongside broadway Ave! They have Korean side dishes if you order from the Korean side of the menu such as kimchi and fish and others. On the Japanese side, there’s an extensive sushi menu and ramen too. I loved their 49ers roll with the crab and tempura inside and tuna outside. The Korean short ribs were nice too on the hot plate but stuck sometimes and the bones were a bit difficult to get off the bone. All with really nice service and getting water pretty often!“

“Excellent sushi restaurant in downtown Monterey. Fresh, great service and fun atmosphere.“

“today an amazing couple paid for our tab. We are a family of 6 trust when I say our bill was not cheap. Thank you so much and may God bless. The service is always great, the food is always on point.“

“Picked up the Sushi Special and Zaru to go from New Tokyo Restaurant in Marina, and it hit the spot.
The service was incredibly fast and friendly right from the start. Both items were excellent—the sushi was fresh and well-prepared, and the Zaru was refreshing and perfect for a takeout meal.
It’s a solid, reliable spot when you want great Japanese food without the wait. Highly recommended!“

“Amazing place.

Service was exceptional, really friendly and welcoming.

Food was amazing. Really recommend the chips and salsa. The hose special sea bass was fantastic, as was the banana sundae. Worth every calorie.

We were lucky enough to get a table as walk-ins but would probably book as they were full on a Wednesday evening.“

“I enjoyed the food very much. I loved the tuna and yellowtail rolls, and the local King salmon nigiri, something I have never had before. We were asked to sit at the sushi bar I think because there were only two of us, and the tables were four tops. I was okay with that because I liked watching the chef prepare the sushi. There is a $40 minimum per person and if you have ordered too little, you will have a menu shoved in your face asking you what else you would like. It ended up being too much food but I ate it happily because it was all tasty. Just an odd experience. Service was a little brusque, overall. But I'm glad we tried it since there are only a couple of sushi restaurants in Carmel.“

“had a great experience here. The sushi was incredibly fresh, well presented, and everything came out quickly. What really made the visit stand out, though, was Oshan. He was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. It's rare to receive service that's both professional and personable. Thanks to Oshan, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent sushi and outstanding customer service“

“Fun sitting at the Sushi Bar! Great team, great service, and of course great food!“

“Excellent food!!! It beats what we had in Maui recently.“

“I always have my Mad delivered. Watch for their free delivery Tuesdays, actually going on now. The food is so tasty, always hot, my special instructions are always met, and the delivery is on time every time. If you haven't tried it, you should, you won't be disappointed!“

“My wife and I will be paying a visit to the Presidio in a few weeks. We have many fond memories there from 1986/1987 when I was a Polish student and she was a Czech student, both of us U.S. Army. We met there and were married in Pacific Grove on our lunch hour. In our minds it's a magical place (and a superb language school) that expanded our horizons. We're returning to the U.S. after many years overseas.“

“exelent service and the food it's grate.“