15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Redwood City

“Great service, food was delish. Chef made special sushi dish ( not on the menu) that was FIRE! My new to go place.❤️❤️❤️“

“This restaurant is run by an elderly couple who are genuinely the sweetest people ever! They make you feel so welcome, and the food is absolutely incredible.
Every time I come here, I get a plate with the shrimp tempura and a California roll, and the chicken teriyaki is so good too. But honestly, their salads are actually my favorite part—I can’t even explain it, but the dressing they use is just so insanely good! I end up eating so much of it. In fact, everything is so delicious that I always buy a ton of sides every single time I go. This place is amazing and deserves so much more love!“

“Amazing meal, one of the few places for authentic kaiseki in the bay area. Very delicate flavors and intricately crafted. The zensai in particular was exquisite, grilled kamasu with egg yolk sauce was absolutely delicious and had me scraping off every bit of sauce from my plate. Some very unique dishes and flavor combinations I've not seen elsewhere too (peach tempura).

Service was very warm and attentive. Ambiance also very quiet and relaxing. Stepping in feels like being transported to Japan. Menus are truly seasonal too, will definitely be back!“

“Great place For the best sushi in the Bay Area.“

“The hostess was so awesome and just a ball of happiness and great energy.
The food was delicious and presentation was good; as many have said the Chicken Teriyaki was fantastic.

Portions were pretty good.
I’m a big eater so we ordered a lot. Chicken teriyaki, 5 Maki Rolls and a pop. Total plus tip was $100+

Give it a shot! We will definitely be back.“

“The beef tongue was absolutely delicious! We ordered two servings, but the second one wasn’t as good as the first—it was a bit tougher.

The ramen and the beef rice bowl were both very tasty as well. However, the beef was a little too rare and had a strong bloody taste. We hope it can be cooked a bit more next time.

Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!“

“Will be back! Great food 😋😋😋“

“Great hibachi large portions fairly priced and the guy taking orders is super friendly and helpful! Have been going at least once a week since we found this place!“

“great service and the food is very delicious“

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

“ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING AMAZING SERVICE EVERYONE WAS SO KIND AND WELCOMING THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND SO FLAVORFUL IT HAD FLAVOR IN EVERY BITE THE ATMOSPHERE IS SO COZY AND FRESH A NICE PLACE FOR FAMILY DINNER,MY FAMILY AND ME USED TO COME HERE EVERY WEEKEND AND THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS THE SERVICE PERFECT AND THE PLACE WAS CLEAN AND TIDY PLEASE GO HERE ITS A GREAT PLACE“

“Excellent food and service! We will definitely be back!“

“We walked in for a quick munch. Surprisingly we were the only ones there at 2pm. Service is great!“

“Teriyaki Madness - Redwood City, 875 Middlefield Rd

I keep coming back to Teriyaki Madness in Redwood City for a reason. The staff are consistently friendly and genuinely accommodating, making every visit feel welcome. Service is reliable and attentive—always quick, with a smile, and ready to help with any customization or questions about the menu. The quality of the dishes remains high: flavorful, generously portioned, and easy to customize to my taste. If you’re in the area and craving a dependable, satisfying teriyaki meal, this spot is a great choice.“

“After realizing this place had no reviews, I took a leap of faith and ordered through DoorDash. To my surprise, everything was not just good but downright delicious! Plus, the prices were wallet-friendly. Definitely a hidden gem worth discovering – my taste buds and budget are equally grateful.“