11 Best Japanese Restaurants near Windsor

“Great food. Attentive staff. Nice atmosphere. Our go to sushi restaurant in North Sonoma County. We’ve been to many others and now just go here.“

“The restaurant is usually pretty busy but we’re usually always seated without any sort of wait. (It can get pretty loud though if that’s something your sensitive to). Food is good, served quickly, and servers check on you regularly. The prices are also decent. Parking lot can fill up, but doesn’t seem to happen often.“

“Good sushi. Try the Chow Fun. Attentive service.“

“This is the cutest spot ! I’ve walked by this place for years and never went in. The ambiance inside is really cool, it feels like you’re stepping into a place in Japan. I love the setup they have , grab a tray , order , they give you pickled vegetables and miso soup. Find a table and within minutes your food is out! I can’t say better things about the food it is absolutely delicious ! I went for the first time 2 weeks ago and went back the next week. I order the chicken yaki udon ( fried udon noodles ), my husband orders the house special yaki udon which comes with beef , chicken and shrimp. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great Japanese food.“

“Interesting tease, and very many delicacies“

“very good service..food is bomb! so Delicious 😋“

“Been a 10 year follower of owner Billy and his sushi creations! He set the bar high so when I moved to St. Petersburg, FL I have yet to meet his equal! His place is a must stop whenever I come back to Sonoma County.“

“I’ve had a lot of Japanese food in Sonoma and across the Bay Area, but places that deliver this level of consistent quality are few and far between. This restaurant is the kind of spot where you think you know your sushi and your izakaya—then they quietly serve something that reminds you what “mastery of the basics” really looks like.

The ingredients are so fresh they might as well have swum over to say hi. The knife work is clean and precise, the seasoning calibrated like it was measured with a ruler. Every dish arrives looking good, smelling even better, and tasting exactly as it should—leaving you with zero room to nitpick.

What’s even more impressive is the owner’s decade-plus commitment to doing things the right way. In an era where everyone’s chasing the next gimmick or “innovation,” he’s chosen instead to refine one thing until it’s perfect. That kind of craftsmanship sounds romantic, but in practice it’s harder than unagi on a busy night.

Put simply: this isn’t the type of place that relies on hype to get you in the door. It’s the type you finish eating at, then quietly add to your personal “lifelong list of Japanese restaurants you’ll keep coming back to.” If you’re in the Bay Area and craving a Japanese meal that won’t let you down, this is it—no fanfare, just understated excellence.“

“This is really a good restaurant and it’s located on Farmer’s in Santa Rosa, CA. I had originally gone to another restaurant but they were so “full” and I just wanted to get a meal to go and be out of there. I ordered the Shrimp & Chicken Udon Noodles box which consisted of the Udon Noodles, kale, bean sprouts, steamed rice, side salad with cucumbers and tomatoes with a Japanese dressing. A soup with tofu & green onions in a bone beef broth. Also, I order the Jumbo Tempura Shrimp and it came with a teriyaki sauce. A very good meal with large portions. Friendly staff & a clean environment which is very important to me.“

“We have been going to Osake for years! Truely our fave!

Food is always amazing and Gary is a fun owner that truely live connecting with his patrons!

If you haven't been, check it out! Ask him about the universe!“

“Wow, was in town and stopped in for take out. Great choice. Tasty food and large portions. Good kimchi, house salad dressing was flavorful and light, and the spicy BBQ chicken was tender. Could have been a bit more spicy though. So if you want some heat ask for it.“