22 Best Japanese Restaurants near Palm Desert

“Always delicious. I live in the bay area and come to this restaurant when I'm in the palm springs/desert area..sushi is fresh and prepared by experienced sushi masters. Service is attentive and friendly. They even gave me a surprise birthday ice cream! Arigatou gozaimasu“

“Very tasty food! Teriyaki Chicken was delicious! Freshly made and soft. Wife enjoyed her tempura California roll and she ate the whole thing and had nothing but great things to say about it. The couple who run, possibly own, are great. Will be returning“

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

“We had a fantastic experience at Mikado! The hibachi chefs are true professionals who put on an amazing show while cooking right at your table. It was fun, interactive, and entertaining from start to finish.

The food was outstanding. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious—from the flavorful fried rice to the tender filet mignon. We tried several combinations, and every dish exceeded our expectations. The presentation of the mimosa was absolutely stunning and made the meal feel even more special.

If you’re looking for great food, talented chefs, and a memorable dining experience with family and/or friends, Mikado is definitely worth a visit, but make a reservation! It became our tradition to go there when we stay in the area!“

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

“We decided to try The Venue with a takeout order, and it definitely impressed us. The salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh, buttery, and absolutely delicious. The salmon avocado roll was excellent, and the tempura crab roll was another standout with great flavor and quality.
Even after a 20-minute drive home, everything still looked and tasted fresh, which says a lot about the quality and care put into the food. Based on this experience, we'll definitely be back—next time to enjoy the full dine-in experience!“

“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.“

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

“great service, friendly staff fun atmosphere“

“Joes sushi was the first place I tried sushi when I was a kid. I still am loyal to this day and I always tell my friends and family my favorite restaurant is still “joes sushi” I love their food so much and the staff is awesome. I remember before it became “the Cabo way” they had the best priced all you can eat option which I believe they should bring back!“

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

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

“Just as good as I remember. I moved away from Palm Springs 12 years ago but was sent out for the day for work. I used to love this place when I lived here and was pleasantly surprised to see its still around. The same cute old couple is running it and the food is just how I remember it. Its simple, fresh, quality food for a good price.“

“very yummy and great service!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food, good service“

“BEST Sushi in the desert! Consistently great.“

“Best sushi anywhere!!!“

“Great service, nice pieces of fish.“

“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.“

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