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“

“Iki Omakase was an amazing experience, and one of the best we’ve had in the Bay Area. Chef Lee puts a lot of care and attention to detail in the 20 course menu. He ships his fish weekly, serves wet and dry age fish to perfection, and compliments with unique appetizers. One of the few omakase spots we would return to. Very highly recommend!“

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

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

“Incredibly delicious. Friendly atmosphere. Awesome.“

“good place to dine and very clean“

“Delicious sushi and dessert!“

“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.“

“Daigo in Palo Alto continues to impress every time we visit. We decided to skip the omakase and went all in ordering off the menu, getting two of everything and even three of a few standout dishes. That turned out to be the move.

The abalone dish is easily one of the best things we’ve ever eaten. Perfectly prepared, rich, and layered with flavor. It’s the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after the meal ends.

What really stands out is the consistency. Both visits delivered the same high level of freshness, execution, and attention to detail across every plate. Nothing felt rushed or overlooked.

The sake flight was another highlight, thoughtfully curated and pairing effortlessly with the variety of dishes we ordered. It elevated the entire experience and gave us a chance to explore different profiles alongside the food.

If you’re debating omakase versus ordering yourself, don’t hesitate to explore the menu. There’s so much to experience, and Daigo delivers across the board. This spot has officially earned a place in our regular rotation.

#PaloAltoEats #FineDining #Abalone #SakeExperience #BayAreaFood“

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

“Great staff my friends often come here to get food and the workers are really kind and always greet them. It gives the sense of community and they genuinely love doing their jobs. I recently went for the first time and ordered their teriyaki chicken bowl. It’s really affordable and it taste good and there’s a lot of protein in it. Fast service, friendly staff.“

“We had a fantastic time here with 10 of our friends in the private tatami room. We told the server our budget and were brought a large chef selection of food and beverages. It was effortless, which made the night a lot more enjoyable. My wife said she wants to come back for date night.“

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

“Great sushi place! The fish was very fresh and every dish was well prepared. Good sized servings too. There was a bit of a wait on Friday night string 7pm but no more than 20 minutes as the service is quite and the tables turn over pretty quickly. Will definitely come back.“

“Onigilly is always my favorite quick, affordable lunch, especially when I want something nutritious and savory. I was in a rush today, so I UberEats, everything took like 30 mins, arrived warm and smell delicious!!!

Normally I would have ordered non vegan, but I would like to try the vegan onigiri this time and they were just as good. The rice was perfectly seasoned. For fillings, I had shiitake mushroom, teriyaki tofu, braised seaweed & nasu eggplant. Teriyaki tofu and nasu eggplant were probably my favorites, but all four were delicious. Each onigiri costs $3.99.

Overall, cheap, light, filling, and nutritious, super ideal for a busy day. Always recommendedddddd“

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

“😋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.“