23 Best Japanese Restaurants near Palm Desert

“Normally we have the delicious sushi, but last night we ate the sea bass, salmon collar and chicken katsu (so crispy). It's going to be hard to pick between the sushi and cooked options. Great place for those who love sushi and cooked Japanese cuisine.“

“The food was delicious! It came out very quickly after we ordered. We got beef and chicken teriyaki plates with the rice and noodles and I would eat it for dinner every night if I could. The teriyaki sauce was the most delicious I’ve tasted with a lovely homemade flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Japanese cuisine!“

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

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

“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.“

“Always an exciting in vibrate scene for sure. Plenty of sushi & Japanese food we’ve always have a combination plates and it’s always excellent with plenty of food. Service was top-notch from the chef to the people waiting on the tables. It’s pricey, but it’s certainly worth a good night out. It’s hibachi style so you sit around the grill with multiple people. The chef always puts on a show. You can also book a boat ride from inside the Marriott to the restaurant. I believe that sells out so you need to book that separately way ahead of time if you can and there is a charge for that, but it’s kind of cool if you can do it.“

“Went in the evening and overall had a really good experience. The ambience was great—nice vibe without being too loud—and the food was well plated and solid across the board. The sushi was fresh, and while the selection isn't massive, what they offer is well executed. Service was friendly and welcoming, though it did feel a bit slow at times, almost as if they were busier than the crowd suggested. Not a dealbreaker, just noticeable. If I had to mention one other downside, it would be the bathrooms—not that they were bad, but they could use a bit more attention to match the restaurant's higher-end feel, especially in terms of fragrance and upkeep. Overall, still a good spot and I'd definitely come back.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great place for a fast/fresh teriyaki bowl. Small place, not so much a dine-in atmosphere place, but totally fine for grabbing a quick bite or taking to go. The chicken bowl portion was generous. Flavors were good and ingredients fresh. Might just pop back for lunch again today. 😊“

“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.“

“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 !“

“Very friendly staff, very delicious food, great sushi and udons.“

“Amazing food, good 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.“

“Great service, nice pieces of fish.“

“Best sushi anywhere!!!“

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

“This is a great option for people looking for something slightly different from the chain restraints and burger joints. The food is good and so is the service. Parking can be a challenge on busier days and the parking lot definitely needs some TLC.“