19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Palo Alto

“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!“

“Many promotions going on, they have eat for under $10 and I was more than full. Also they have a gift card deal and more discounts when leaving a review that I am taking advantage of! This place is very well priced and you can tell everything is fresh. I saw the girl cutting up all the vegetables from scratch. Very honorable place, really liked the kake, similar to miso soup in my opinion“

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

“At Iki omakase, the chef created a menu which included seasonal ingredients that translated to a delicious and refined dining experience. This dinner was extra special because we were there to celebrate an intimate send off for the bride and groom (Nic & Joseph 🥳) before their scheduled wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara CA. Chef Li and the entire staff at Iki omakase did not disappoint. The entire dining experience…priceless“

“good place to dine and very clean“

“Incredibly delicious. Friendly atmosphere. Awesome.“

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

“Great sushi! My favorite is the crunchy spicy tuna roll. The staff is so incredibly friendly, kind and professional. They always provide great recommendations on which sushi to try. The service is quick and the food is incredibly tasty. Such a wonderful gem in the Palo Alto area!“

“My girl enjoyed the Chef’s menu very much (need to post right after a meal otherwise challenging to find photos…).

The small upscale restaurant was popular with a full house with outdoor seating where we were.

Many tables ordered Al la car like I did & they’d leave early. Chef’s menu takes about more than an hour. Bite-size multiple tapa dishes.“

“Excellent meal in the restaurant!“

“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.“

“Good legit Japanese restaurant. The chicken karaage was very tender and juicy. For some reason it was very spicy. The sukiyaki was ok. The beef was a little tough but tasted good. We also got a teriyaki salmon and assorted tempura. The salmon was a little over cooked. which I expected it to be better. All in all a great place for a good representation of Japanese cuisine.“

“Delicious sushi and dessert!“

“I had a great experience at MJ Sushi! Our server, Lilith, was very friendly, welcoming, and treated me really well. She was attentive and made sure everything was good throughout the meal. Her great service made the experience even better. I really appreciate her kindness and would definitely come back again!“

“Onigilly Japanese Kitchen was a wonderful experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with authentic Japanese-inspired flavors in every bite. The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. Everything was delicious and satisfying. Definitely a five-star spot that I’d happily visit again!“

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

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

“I totally recommend YAYOI Restaurant SM Cebu City branch! For their great & delicious food and great staff, especially to our server Ms. Ygerne 🫶“

“😋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.“