50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Santa Fe Springs

“Stopped here randomly on my way to a job and got an iced Spanish coffee and the lemon cookie. I stopped at these little coffee shops all the time and I honestly think this is the best one that I can remember going to out here in nela. My drink and my cookie were outstanding and the space was super clean and not over-hyped. Great service, great bathroom, great space, tons of parking. I don’t think to leave reviews for business on google ever but as a former small business owner, I felt compelled. Thanks yos 🤌🤌“

“Very nice lady the food is fresh the spicy pork bowl beef and chicken bowl and veggie tempure and shrimp tempure best things on the menu. Check it out mon thru Fri not open on weekends the place is located in a area with a lot of warehouses so most people don't know it exists but try it for yourself.“

“Very friendly I like this place when I stopped for the first time i have preferred to come to this one very attentive employees they willing to help the majority of the time i been there place is very clean and they are available and available to place the order at the counter“

“I got in pretty much as soon as they open, so I got the special opportunity to get to talk to Kristine. After a lovely conversation and delicious food, I left feeling so full and at peace. The tempura was crispy and airy, the rice was perfectly cooked, the fish in the sushi tasted fresh. I cannot recommend visiting here enough. I am sure it can get busy, as the place is small, but I think that is part of its charm: meeting with a group of strangers for a good meal and a moment of peace before heading back into the world.“

“We had a really nice experience! The side of the restaurant has enough space for a few tables to dine in, and it felt cozy. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient. I liked that they had sauces and water available right at the tables for self-service.

We dined in, and everything came out fast! We spent around $40 for a chicken bowl, two sushi rolls, and two miso soups ,perfect for two adults and a toddler. The food was amazing! My husband said the teriyaki chicken was really good, and I agree. the chicken was juicy, not dry at all. The salmon sushi was good too, just a little warm for my husband’s liking, but overall, everything had great flavor.

The music was a fun surprise, they were playing some techno, which we didn’t mind at all! It actually made the experience more fun. We even found ourselves dancing a little while eating. Definitely a place we’d come back to!“

“This is one of the best and only place we like to go. They are very friendly and best fresh sushi all around. it really feels like a small family enviroment“

“The staff are friendly. We enjoyed the Kitchen boat. The garlic fried rice with chicken was very good and tasted similar to hibachi fried rice. Brought my young nephews and they enjoyed the beef and chicken teriyaki. Will definitely come again and will try other sushi and noodles dishes.“

“I just randomly stopped in for an Asahi beer.Then I decided to try the RISING SUN ROLL. OMG.super delicious and mouth watering. I'm coming back with my friends“

“This place is AMAZING! The food is delicious and reasonably priced (and plenty to take home), the atmosphere is cool and the drinks are cheap! But the real stand-out is the staff - they are super nice and are working really hard to make sure everyone feels welcome. My new favorite place in LA!!“

“Best Japanese Food in Whittier“

“Went for my birthday and i am more than pleased. The food, service and resturant was all amazing. There were options for all people who may have diet restrictions. My 7 year old had a great time with the chicken wings and the octopus and shrimp sushi. The ramen was super good and the eel was amazing have 0 complaints and i will be returning here very soon as often as i can!“

“Highly commendable service and absolutely stunning set menu! we went here for dinner last night for our Halloween date night! Their wagyu cuts are 100% top-grade and not just random "wagyu" that are below the marks. We tried their A5 and M9 meats, not to mention their salmon carpaccio that is to die for. Their sides are absolutely delicious and smart, one great example is their fried pork buns that is like a spin on soup dumplings. To top it off, you get premium ice cream in the end. Their salad is so good with yuzu and smokey salt, plus you get a chili mix too. They serve the meats fast plus your tablet menu is in front of you so you don't have to keep calling the staff to refill. I give them 9 stars! 🌟 🐄 🥩“

“Great rolls. Big selection.... fresh.“

“Amazing! Will definitely come again! The food was so good and customer service was so amazing! :) the decoration of this place is so cute and amazing to look at the person who attended us was so sweet and definitely treated us so kindly and kept up with us making sure we were always doing well. I would definitely recommend coming here for the vibes, food, and sweet service.“

“Fresh sashimi, cozy atmosphere & friendly staff! A must visit Japanese dining restaurant in Pico Rivera :)“

“We tried the chicken katsu and a noodle dish, they were both really good. We want to go back and try some of their other options as they have so many. The service was excellent, the gentleman brought us all the sauces and was so nice. The place is small, with a few tables but very clean. Definitely recommend this place!“

“One of the best restaurants in Long Beach for Peruvian, style, seafood, ceviche, and Sushi. Family owned and operated with a friendly vibe and amazing service.“

“place was fantastic! will recommend for ever!“

“Meet quality really nice to me Good service!“

“service and the food was excellent our waitress Sherry bear was awesome“

“Usually I save TikTok videos of restaurants I wanna try when I travel to LA but we were starving when we got out of the source oc plaza and just randomly searched a ramen place nearby. This was the place nearest to us that the ramen pics looked appealing. I have to say the ramen here was amazing. It tasted almost the same to the ramen we tried in our trip to Tokyo. And our server was so nice and attentive. He was so sweet that he gave our mom her drink for free since she wasn’t going to consume food due to not liking ramen but she was accompanying us. Found this place by accident but i have now marked it as a favorite and will definitely go back!“

“Louise & Cynthia very kind and provided great customer service, not to mention the food was great! I recommend the letter ‘D’ on the menu if it’s your first time, it filled me up so much I had to take some leftovers home which is very rare for me! By far one of the best restaurants I have been to in a while!“

“Small restaurant that is kept clean as well as friendly. Nice lady helps take order and waitress brings the food tray to your table. Bring cash, you'll be glad you did.
The combination plates are very good. Food is made from fresh ingredients and garnishes are offered. Quality and friendly service
I don't think they have the best air conditioning, so it can get a little warm in the place. Of course, this summer has been unusually hot.“

“Really great service the workers are very nice and the food came out very fast though I did pick up and ate there. I got the Vegas roll and it was delicious you guys should definitely come here! They give you wasabi and soy sauce and the rolls are very big. Definitely worth it and I’ll be coming here more😁“

“Service was top notch tonight“

“honestly The food is very very good, I rate the his place a 10/10 in food and service. For being a Japanese restaurant this food is very tasty, the only thing is that they will serve your food in to go plates. Understandable, but if you are craving something with a lot of variety very good food, healthy and good in nutrients I have to recommend you this place. Also, if you are on a diet this place have the BEST fresh produce you can imagine so gymbros and gym girls do not miss this place 👍✅“

“Food is delicious! Great service! Will surely come back.“

“Delicious food, great preparation and presentation!“

“Favorite ramen discovery here in El Monte. Love there ramen here, they give food portion, very flavorful broth.. waitress so nice and always on top of it. Love that combo that comes with ramen bowl, one appetizer and drink for $22.99 very decent price. My favorite is the prom belly ramen, but love that they have a shabu beef ramen... Rare to find and very delicious. Also they all come in regular bowls, but offer hot pots for those who like some more heat. Recommend this place 💯“

“Food is amazing and the prices are actually very good for the amount of meat you get. Love that they are healthy conscious, they had a list of some menu items and their protein and sodium content as well as other measurements which made making a selection so much easier. Will return, staff is very friendly and the food was made fresh and quick“

“Have eaten here about 10 times . This restaurant doesn’t disappoint. I’ve tried all there’s sushi roll which are always fresh and delicious.“

“My wife and I have come here a couple times the last few weeks for both dine in and takeout.

The fish is fresh, the hand rolls are delicious, prices are reasonable, and service is pretty quick (as long as every seat doesn’t fill at the exact same time, but even that is manageable).

Highly recommended. In particular, we love the kanpachi, sea bream, and blue crab.“

“so far everything I've tried has been delicious!“

“Best teriyaki chicken“

“Cozy Japanese place perfect to grab lunch at! We got a rice ball, takoyaki, and the pork katsu sandwich. All the food came out very promptly and was yummy.

The interior is very cute! There are cute painted signs with food items. We also got some cute free stickers! Seating is limited to ~10 people due to the small size of the place so if it's busy, doing take-out would definitely be best. Unfortunately, there wasn't strong AC so it was hot inside.

Parking is limited and small but you could find street parking/parking in the neighborhood and walk.“

“Restaurant with good service and a relaxing atmosphere. However definitely cozy as tables are all close together and was a bit loud when it was packed on a weekend night. Also it was warm on a warm day as their AC was not working optimally.

Enjoyed the seafood/uni risotto, mushroom salad, uni spaghetti. The chicken karaage was ok. The curry is on the side. Spicy mussels were very seasoned.
Panna Cotta had a creamy, semi- bouncy texture. The bread pudding was more pudding like with a very sweet sauce on it. Desserts definitely can be shared.“

“I recommend everything, thank you for lunch...“

“This Japanese restaurant has been here at least 20 years. The food is fantastic. The service is welcoming. This is now our favorite Japanese restaurant. We use to go to the one on Rosecrans where Albertsons is. But there is no comparison to midoris food. We will be back again and again“

“Wow! I called today, Sunday, last minute for a party of 12. We were accommodated and seated within 30 minutes. Rashad the manager was our waiter. He was kind, personable, accommodating, just amazing. The staff that assisted Rashad also very nice. The food was outstanding. My party could not pick a favorite. However, we reordered the fried rice and Wagu Dumplings. You cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. The atmosphere is beautiful and intimate. Always a good time and great vibes. The owner is consistently pleasant and gracious. Highly recommend! Check out Nyx as well.“

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!“

“Stumbled upon this location looking for somewhere to eat and when I tell you the amazing smells drew us in like a siren call??? There was a barely noticeable wait and we spent it eagerly looking at the menu. Service extremely prompt and scrupulous. Place is a bit small and they fill the space, so be prepared for loud noises. Food came out pretty fast, especially for being slammed, and it was all very, very good! Tried the ramen, udon, and one of the 'baked' rolls. 100% would come back to try more of all of the above!“

“A very nice place, a bit small but it has a charm about it. I had a baked Alaska roll, it did not disappoint. It took a little long to come out, but I assume it's because they had to cook the salmon for the roll. Al and all it was definitely good, I would go back for sure.“

“I've gone here since I was born. Great beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki like no other. The salad is fresh and crunchy and th service there is very friendly and helpful. The grilled chicken is fire! Always bring family and friends to try it. They never disappoint. 😀👍🏻“

“These little fishies pack the biggest punch of flavor, I was in a daze, clouded in vision only able to see little gold fish on rice floating around my skull as I drown in the immaculate flavors of spicy mayo, rice, and melting salmon. When I finally came to, I noticed I had knocked over my water…record scratch…but Kayla was there to calm my nerves. Reassuring me that water is just doing what it naturally does…fall. Reassured, I happily stuffed my gullet with the tastiest rolls imaginable. I have left happy and my wife gets to sleep with me tonight. Thank you Kayla!“

“This place is GREAT! Not OK, not good… GREAT! I’ve been to all the teriyaki spots up and down Whittier Blvd, and you simply aren’t going to get a better deal than this. Very fair prices for very large portions, but which always means very happy customers.

Customer service is excellent, they have a soda fountain with Coke products (and cans for other brands), a few tables inside so good for a quick lunch/dinner or takeout.

This place is an absolute no-brainer for simple, great Japanese food. If you’ve never been, you need to come, and if you have been, you need to come back. Skip the Flame Broiler’s and Panda Expresses and be happy that you came here instead.“

“Ultramen is easily one of my top 3 go-to spots for Japanese food. I usually get their rolls and Japanese ramen, and honestly, everything I’ve tried here has been delicious.

What I really like about this place is the value. The prices are really affordable for the portion sizes, quality, and taste you get. You can have a really satisfying meal without spending too much.

I especially recommend this spot for students who are on a budget but still want good-quality Japanese food. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to!“

“Such a nice family owned establishment! The food was so tasty, and the woman at the counter was the absolute kindest most hospitable lady! We ordered the pork belly fries and chicken quesadilla, both were 10/10 and left us satisfied. Huge portions full with lots of meat left us full and needing a Togo box. 100% a business I want to support! Highly recommend“

“It was my first time coming here yesterday 9/19/26. I had the combo plate with teriyaki chicken and short ribs. Those where one of the most delicious short ribs I've ever had. They had a lot of meat, and they where very flavorful. The chicken was also delicious, and the mac salad that comes with it. I really enjoyed it.“

“It was such a pleasant experience visiting this sushi bar! The sushi was delicious, and my personal favorite is the Philadelphia roll. They have a huge variety of sushi, so I think there is something for everyone.
The boba tea was also really tasty, and they have a great selection of beer and appetizers. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Overall, I had a very positive experience and would highly recommend this place. Come here with your family or friends, enjoy good conversation, relax, and have some delicious food!“

“Its a really clean and nice place with amazing food. I'm big on the portions and try to get my protein intake in and for the price you pay you can't beat it. I'm always leaving satisfied and happy with how much food I got. I love coming here and so has others that I've brought here. I highly recommend this place!“