18 Best Japanese Restaurants in Palo Alto

Sushi Roku Palo Alto Japanese • $$$
180 El Camino Real #700a, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Chef's Choice Premium Nigiri and Signature Rolls
Bacon Wrapped Prawns and Wagyu Skewers
Beef Ribeye Wrapped Asparagus
Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream
Chilean Seabass Skewers
Brussels Sprouts Chips
Brussel Sprout Chips
Eel Avocado Cut Roll
Toro Jalapeño Roll
Tuna Scallop and Uni

“Absolutely amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ best sushi!“

4.2 Good271 Reviews
Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar Japanese • $$
717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Mochi Donut Holes w Yuzu Raspberry & Matcha White Chcolate
Spicy Salmon on Crispy Rice
Takoyaki with Mentaiko Mayo
Smoked Salmon Skin Salad
Seared Salmon Sashimi
Vegetarian Curry Udon
Fried Chicken Karaage
Pork Belly Kakuni Don
Bacon Wrapped Mochi
Housemade Niku Soup

“Yummy food! Well made! Udon is awesome!“

3.5 Good151 Reviews
tane vegan izakaya Japanese • $$
461 Emerson St, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Wedge Speciality Rolls
Mushrooms & Potatoes
Philadelphia Roll
Shiitake Tempura
California Roll
Special Rolls
Nasu Misoyaki
Point Reyes
Manila Dune
Monterey

“From the warm greeting everyone receives when walking through the door to the attentive and super friendly service, this place is amazing! The sushi was outstanding… hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The texture, taste and presentation was top notch. Wish there was a location on the east coast!“

4.7 Superb128 Reviews
Araki Sushi Japanese • $$
201 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tempura and California Rolls
Chicken N Teriyaki Bento Box Beef
Traditional Tempura App
Shrimp Tempura Roll 8
California Roll 8
Teriyaki Salmon
Sashimi Combo
Tempura Udon
Rainbow Roll
Beef Udon

“good place to dine and very clean“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
5

Kanpai

Kanpai Japanese • $$
330 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Omakase Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
Lytton Roll and Omakase Sushi 7 Pieces
Asparagus Tempura Roll
Yellowtail Sashimi
Miso Soup Single
Rainbow Roll
Miso Soup
Beef Udon
Fish

“Incredibly delicious. Friendly atmosphere. Awesome.“

4.2 Good50 Reviews
K. MINAMOTO Stanford Shopping Center Store Japanese • $$
180 El Camino Real Suite1160, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

White Peach Mochi
Green Tea Mochi
Mango Mochi

“adoro la variedad de Mocho que tienen además la excelente atención“

4.2 Good24 Reviews
Jin Sho Japanese • $$$
454 California Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Fresh Sushi Platter
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Yellow Tail Jalape
Sashimi Deluxe
Chirashi Sushi
Corn Tempura
Sushi Rolls
Dragon Roll
Black Cod
Miso Soup

“Delicious sushi and dessert!“

3.9 Good75 Reviews
Dohatsuten Ramen & Tapas Japanese • $
799 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Dohatsuten Ramen in Tonkotsu Broth
Taro Pork Ramen with Soy Broth
Asahi's Chashu Ramen
Takochan's Takoyaki
Mentai Takana Don
Nankotsu Karaage
Spicy Miso Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Agedashi Tofu
Shrimp Gyoza

“Excellent spicy miso broth, not too spicy, but enough to warm you up by the end of the bowl. There are a lot of options including half noodles.“

3.8 Good102 Reviews
Nobu Restaurant Palo Alto Japanese
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Black Cod with Miso
Chocolate Brownie
California Roll
Shishito Pepper
Sushi Selection
Salmon Sashimi
Lobster Tacos
Steak Tartare

“Excellent meal in the restaurant!“

3.9 Good396 Reviews
10

Daigo

Daigo Sushi
2363 Birch St #B, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Blue Crab Handroll
Hamachi Jalapeño
Negitoro Temaki
Omakase Nigiri
Eryngi Tempura
Agedashi Tofu
Hamachi Shot
Uni Sashimi
Aburi Saba
Sushi Rice

“Hamachi shots were insane. The tofu was some of the best I’ve ever had, super soft and fried just a bit for the perfect thin, crispy texture. The sauce for the tofu was also so yum!!! Crab was pretty good, though both the crab and tofu got soggy quickly due to the sauce. The o toro nigiri was honestly the best thing from this dinner. SO. TENDER. Salmon toro and Ebodai (butter fish) were also tender, but the o toro was unmatched. Honestly could’ve passed on the yellowtail maki, it was very rice-y but still good. Yuzu cheesecake was a great way to end this magical meal. We are moved.“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Sushi House Sushi • $$
855 El Camino Real Ste 158, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Sushi House Salad Dressing
Asparagus Tempura Roll
Chicken Teriyaki Roll
Combination Bento Box
California Roll
Sushi de Salmón
Miso Soup

“The food tastes great! There are a lot of options, so even if you don't like sushi there's plenty of options, like miso and udon. The staff are always patient and attentive. There are many affordable roll options, and the menu is decently priced for the area as well. Great place to go with a partner or a group of friends.“

4.6 Superb54 Reviews
Go Fish Poke Bar- Stanford Shopping Center Hawaiian • $
660 Stanford Shopping Center #244B, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Mango and Matcha Mochi
Dress to Impress Bowl
Spicy Togarashi Aioli
The Signature Bowl
Spicy Salmon Bowl
Regular Poke Bowl
Chicken Teriyaki
Mochi Ice Cream
Seared Albacore
Large Poke Bowl

“It’s so yummy 🤤 and the food is so fresh“

4.5 Superb72 Reviews
YAYOI Palo Alto Japanese • $$
403 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Sukiyaki Teishoku
Chicken Katsu
Large Edamame
Hitsumabushi
Miso Soup
Mix Toji
Bento

“Ambiance ✅️ Food ✅️ Service ✅️“

3.5 Good133 Reviews
Fuki Sushi Sushi • $$$
4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi Moriawase Set
Sashimi Yonshu Mori GF
Assorted Tempura
Sashimi Appetizer
Fuki Lunch Bento
Chicken Karaage
Mochi Ice Cream
Sukiyaki Set
Nigiri Sushi
Sushi Boat

“Went here last night with our family for a birthday. Reservation for 7 was ready when we arrived, and seated quickly. Nice intimate atmosphere. Wonderful, attentive service. We felt well looked after all night. The food was beautiful and delicious. In particular, the 14 year old said that the fried soft shell crab appetizer was the "best bite of my life." Our host made suggestions, and we let her surprise us with a few extras, all of which were fantastic. 10/10 on all counts.

We used to go to a little family place in New Haven, called "Jerry-san's" which our whole family loved and was our default for birthdays, New Year's, etc... As we were leaving one of the teenagers said "That's our new Jerry-San's," which is high praise, indeed.

Dietary restrictions: Menu is well labeled with options for GF, etc... on many dishes...“

4.1 Good82 Reviews
MJ Sushi Palo Alto Sushi Bar • $$
2305 El Camino Real suite a, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Avocado Roll Spider Roll
Sushi Rolls Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi Special 10 Pieces
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Special Salmon Roll
Baked Scallop Roll
Deluxe Hand Roll
California Roll
Chicken Karaage
Crunchy Eel Roll

“Mmmmmm, so good. And open for lunch. I had the um, I don't remember but it was kind of like an everything roll. Accompanied by two cold Asahi - fuhgeddaboudit. Service was quick for it being a busy lunch spot. Staff is super nice. Definitely check out next time in Palo Alto. I'm addicted to sushi. Cheers!“

4.1 Good297 Reviews
Sushirrito Asian Fusion • $
448 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tempura And
Karaage Chicken
Salmon Samba
Latin Ninja
Sumo Crunch
The Cowboy
Nachos
Sushi
Poke

“I absolutely love this chain and I’m pretty sure it’s only in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. I currently live in the Boston metro and am back to Silicon Valley for 2nd home tours and this is the first place I stopped to eat after my flight. I ordered the Kim-ritto thinking both options were vegan after a few bites I noticed I was eating beef which I just don’t do so the staff was nice enough to give me the vegan tofu that I was looking for.“

4 Good56 Reviews
Odori Japanese Cuisine Sushi • $$
2111 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Stanford Rainbow Roll
Tonkotsu Pork Ramen
Salmon Sashimi
Seafood Ramen
Spicy Tuna
Miso Soup
Fish

“😋Best super fresh sushi, without spending what is typically outrageous prices for this area. Good portions, delicious sushi, and really everything on their menu. We go back again and again.“

4 Good62 Reviews
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen - Palo Alto Asian Fusion • $
164 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Rice Bowl with BBQ Chicken Shrimp and Beef
Karaage and Wasabi Slaw Set w 2 Onigilly
Miso Soup Set w 2 Onigilly
Karaage Set w 2 Onigilly
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Miso Beef
Zen Vegan Bowl
Tempura Shrimp
Karaage Set w

“In place of fast food, I love stopping here for a relatively healthy and quick snack or meal. My personal favorite onigri is the cooked salmon and plum, or anything with the wasabi slaw in it!

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of vegetarian options but unsure of protein content if that’s a macro you’re searching for“

4 Good104 Reviews

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