9 Best Japanese Restaurants in Van Nuys

“If there’s one thing I love, it’s teriyaki plus. This restaurant is so inconspicuous and a sleeper hit of the area. It’s charming and the food is well priced and so flavorful. We got the katsu bowl, the gyoza and chicken kabobs. All perfect. I can’t quite explain why this place is so cute and charming but as soon as you step inside you can feel that you’re walking in to your new favorite restaurant.“

“Amazing fresh old school sushi ❤️❤️❤️❤️. The owner is so friendly and knowledgeable and it’s now my happy place!“

“One of my favorite places for bento boxes! Everything is so fresh and delicious. The staff is very friendly and you can tell they care about their customers.

Please be patient, sometimes they get a little busy but always worth the wait! I will definitely keep coming back.“

“Love Jo&Go Sushi. They saved me when we first moved to LA and while the house was being remodeled.

4 years later... it's still as good as first discovered. It's a neighborhood gem inside the Korean Greenland Mrkt, which btw, is also awesome.

Must try is the salmon bowl, the salmon slices are so tender and buttery... they give you a crazy amount of salmon over the rice and seriously it's enough to have a 2nd meal! One note about the bowl... I'm not a fan of drenching really good cooked rice with sauce, so I always order without the sauce. The rice is not sushi rice which makes it even more delicious... the rice is always perfectly cooked. You get a miso soup and a cute little container of pickled radish (delish). I would love to know where they source the fish... it's like being in Japan, it's so fresh.

I'll be catering with them soon and happy to update the review post order.

The kind woman who takes the order is so sweet and cute, always smiling...says hi and bye all the time.

If you're in the area, definitely give it a try for takeaway.“

“Always good experience here, probably the quickest service for sure. Usually at the expos the line is around the block. I will say the okinomiyaki fries are to die for!“

“Otto Sushi has been our favorite sushi place for years, and honestly, no matter how many other places we try, we always come back.

One thing we love most is consistency. Every single time we order, we know exactly what we’re going to get: incredibly fresh fish, beautifully prepared rolls, and food that is clearly made with care and attention to detail. There’s never any disappointment and never any guessing whether this order will be as good as the last one.

What sets Otto Sushi apart is the quality. The fish is always fresh and flavorful, the portions are generous, and every ingredient feels thoughtfully selected. Nothing tastes mass-produced or rushed. The sauces, seasonings, and flavor combinations are balanced perfectly, allowing each ingredient to shine without overwhelming the others.

It’s hard to describe, but you can genuinely taste the difference between sushi that’s simply made and sushi that’s crafted by people who care about what they’re serving. Every bite feels fresh, clean, and incredibly satisfying.

At this point, whenever we place an order, we actually look forward to its arrival because we know Otto Sushi will never let us down. The food is always delicious, consistently high-quality, and prepared with the same attention to detail we’ve come to appreciate over the years.

Thank you, Otto Sushi, for setting the standard so high and for being our go-to place whenever we’re craving great Japanese food. Highly recommended!“

“Great place
Great food
Great service.

The place was clean and busy but they still were nice and got the food done quickly and fresh.

Good parking in the back too.
Definitely a return visit in the future“

“Large plate is pretty filling so come hungry. The crab salad is a great add on if you're lookin for more protein. Sauce option: Ponzu + Spicy Mayo + Sriracha = 👌 btw. this place is Keto Friendly“

“Good foodstuffs at a reasonable price $$ 🥰“