39 Best Japanese Restaurants near Westlake Village

“Sea Butter in Westlake Village is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the area! The sushi is always incredibly fresh, and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. My absolute favorite is the Emma sushi—it just melts in your mouth. The spicy tuna crispy rice is also amazing. I love coming here with my family and always have a great experience. If you’re looking for top-quality sushi and great service, this is the place to go!“

“Q Sushi is the best! I tried oysters for the first time ever, and they were SO good. I thought they might be weird, but I ended up loving them! The food here is amazing, and everything tasted so fresh. They even gave me a really yummy avocado sushi roll, which I loved, and a little orange snack that was so cute and sweet.

The workers were so nice, and my waitress, Sage, was awesome. She made me feel really special and made sure I had everything I needed. It was such a fun place to eat, and I can’t wait to go back again. you have to try this place.

Kid-friendliness: So fun“

“This place used to be called something else (Sushi Ai) and we haven’t been back since they sold. Decided to give it a try last night. Unbelievably AWESOME! The fish was so incredible and each dish / roll was AMAZING!!! I’ve been to many delicious sushi places in my time and this was truly a cut above them all!! I would highly recommend them. We will definitely be going back, so if it’s not consistent, I will update my review. As it stands, this is by far some of the best sushi I’ve ever had and that is seriously saying something!!!!“

“Great Sushi Bar staring Nhina. He creates some amazing dishes. Love this place!“

“The sushi is good, the beer and wine selection are not, though the wine that *is* offered is high quality. Service was a bit slow this time around (sat at the sushi bar). The prices are ok, not notably inexpensive, but again, the sushi is decent.“

“The lunch special is fantastic! Expediently but expertly presented and an incredible value! The quality is top notch and the service is impeccable. Always had a great experience at Tomodachi and the rest of their menu is extremely impressive! Wonderful selection. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Enjoy!

Parking: Ample parking out front.

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere.

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps, easy access.“

“Izakaya has some of the best quality fish in Simi Valley. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“This was a grear place. I was out on a date . Saw this place. They were closing but let us in . Theybserved us ans we closed the place late as they put up the chais. The susci was great .really nice. Good people good food .try it

Vegetarian options: Great people

Parking: There was 20 spots but across the street a marketbwuth huge free lot“

“Healthy selections and no nonsense. I will be back soon.“

“This local restaurant is truly the best in the game! ? Their sushi is top notch, with the freshest ingredients every single time. They never fail with the wonderful quality of service. Great ambience with a smile on all employees' faces! Their rocket roll is superb, and the lobster hand roll is always delicious. Shoutout to the owners for always being so welcoming!! ?“

“FAB 🔥the best dinner of 24 !“

“The service was very attentive. Food was great and well curated. It's been a long time since I've experienced a restaurant with such fast turnaround on everything. Everyone was polite and they cleared used plates immediately, which tends to be a pain point at most sushi based restaurants. Will definitely be returning.“

“Good quality sushi, attentive and accommodating staff.“

“They serve up the best savory chicken bowl ever. It is not an overly syrup sweet sauce but savory and soooo good. the veggies are warm and soft. if you want crunchy and sweet, go elsewhere. The flavor here is unique and delicious and they have never changed in like at least 26 years since I started going. Love it. Great for to go or dine in. 🥰“

“The sushi here is FRESHHHH! They have tons of options to choose from, you’ll definitely find the one you like. I love their k-pop roll. And if you like your meat raw on sushi…you MUST try their masa special roll. Every bite of this roll took me to some place in heaven!The only feedback I have for them is their sushi size could be smaller. Too big to fit in my mouth in one go.“

“Food is so delicious and the price was so cheap for the amount! I got the chicken teriyaki bowl and it was 7 dollars and 75 cents not including tax. The bowl was packed to the brim and for less than 10 dollars, the food was so good and really filling.“

“I'm new to the sushi world, and Sumu was the 2nd sushi restaurant I've been to. I like Sumo so much I haven't wanted to try other places. I'm kinda picky and don't try many foods, so I'm easing my way, but so far, I LOVE the Kara Rolls and Hot Rolls best ?“

“I was looking for a sushi place and came here. It was not what I thought it would be. It is quite different and that was good. I was tired of the same old thing and needed a change up - and this place filled that need. Everything about it was unique. You sit at a big bar and cook your own food at the counter. The quality of the food was wonderful (cant hide raw food quality) and everything tasted great. The counter person was wonderful as well. The only problem I had was starting the dinner before taking pictures.“

“Love the food here they never disappoint me“

“We had a Ramen bowl and a sashimi and tempura lunch special. The food was good but not particularly special. The flavors were fine, but nothing stood out as exceptional or memorable. It’s a decent option, but not a must-visit if you’re looking for something extraordinary.“

“The fish speaks for itself. If you’re from Agoura Hills, no need to make the drive to Torrance, DTLA, or OC because this place is on par if not better than all the other authentic sushi experiences.
Highly recommend the black snapper, sweet shrimp, and the bluefin tuna.“

“First time here. Had lunch with a friend. I really liked the monkey brains. My friend liked his lunch special but not the soup or dressing on the salad. Service was quick. Place is clean. Nice presentation of meal items. Will return & try other items. Recommend.“

“Healthy delicious Japanese food provided in a faster process with greatly decreasing quality. Good value.“

“I've haven't been to japan yet but I've had sushi all over the world and this is the best I've had so far. Not the usual quick innexpensive sushi environment, you pay more, but you get a unique eating experience from someone who is a master of their craft. I don't live in cali but eating here is one of the highlights of my trip, and can't wait to go back when I am in town again.“

“TUESDAY FOOD REVIEW...HAI SUSHI (again)...3/5/24! Today we went back to Hai Sushi, located at 1101 E Los Angeles Ave., in Simi Valley, for lunch. We have eaten there many times over the years, as their food is always DELICIOUS!!! I had their Miso Soup, Spring Greens Salad, 911 Roll, Lobster Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Fresh Water Eel, Spicy Scallop Hand Roll, Garlic Edamame, Yellowtail Sushi, and Salmon Sushi. And it was as it always is, fresh and delicious!!!! Definitely Simi Valley's best sushi restaurant!!!“

“Not a fan… Yellow tail was garbage… I miss Edo Japan“

“Absolutely love this place. We went for lunch today and it was empty and I was shocked because the service was phenomenal, the fish was so fresh and delicious, and the prices can't be beat. They have amazing lunch specials and a great happy hour! Definitely a hidden gem in Simi!

Parking: Lots of spots“

“Sarku has been my favorite for many years now. Unfortunately they don't have a location in the valley so I have to wait to visit Bakersfield to enjoy their tasty and amazing ? food. I took my son for his birthday to thousands oaks because it's only 30min away to try their Sarku location, I'm happy to say ? it's also delicious ? thank you!!!“

“Sushi Oaks is a hidden gem in Thousand Oaks. The fish is incredibly fresh, and their spicy tuna hand rolls are easily some of the best I’ve ever had—perfect texture, just the right balance of ingredients . Everything here is clean, balanced, and clearly made with care. Great service, chill atmosphere, no fluff—just top-tier sushi done right. Highly recommend.“

“Chef Tanaka is a legend. Food was unreal. Who knew Simi valley had a good omakase ! Never driving to DTLA again when I have Tanaka in my backyard !! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a great omakase experience with GREAT quality fish ! Already made a reservation to come back.“

“I hardly ever write reviews but this stood out so much that I couldn't resist. Nice location, clean inside, friendly service, and the poke is GOOD. A lot of fish, sauces and toppings to choose from. I'll definitely be coming back.“

“take out, covid19 style. thanks BJ. cheers.“

“Used to Live in Agoura years ago came in, herd so much nice things about this place. WOW it was fabulous!! I wish We had a place like this were I live. The manager was such a nice professional young man. Food was great but mostly impressed with the Manager. Ryan just came up to me and asked if everything was good and if I need anything. Who does that? I have never been to a restaurant where the manager just comes up for no reason. Ill be back.“

“Great food and great people“

“Love the food fresh and yummy ❤️“

“This place is AMAZING! Not too many quality all you can eat restaurants around the area, but I’m so glad I found this one. I’m a tough critic when it comes to sushi restaurants but at $40 for AYCE sushi dinner for this quality is unheard of nowadays. The food was delicious with generous amount of fish and the service was super quick and great. I highly recommend this place.“

“This is a great spot for casual dining and dates. The food is always fresh. I recommend the Spicy Pork Bulgogi Dinner, Baked Green Mussels, and Freshwater Eel sushi.“

“Sushi is ok. Since Covid, it's a different quality. Was there for in-person dining today and they added a 15% service charge on the bill. When I inquired about what it was for the waitress said, "it's your tip for us". I was like, "last I knew I decided in the tip for you". Saw a sign on way out referencing 10% but they added 15. I don't mind tipping for great service...Ever but I expectto get it. Diners beware.“

“Waba grill is one of those places where you are bound to be happy with a rice plate.My favorite go to is the half chicken and half beef plate. Both meats are too good to choose from.They also have a new value menu which makes some of the plates a bit more affordable. You are bound to spend about $10+ but it is worth it.Make sure to get extra waba sauce on the side as you may need it.“