23 Best Japanese Restaurants near Louisville

“What a great surprise to find this restaurant! Absolutely happy with food and friendly and hospitable atmosphere.Special thanks to Maria and Fellip for a great and friendly service- we felt like we are at home away from home.Their kindness definitely make us come back. P.S.And also in a lunch time restaurant provides”All what you can eat”option with a great choice.You would not be disappointed!“

“We hadn't been to Hana in awhile. Everything was fresh and delicious. The yellow tail carpacio with truffle was as excellent as we remembered. The spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll, and every other roll we had were as good as any we've had, for literally half the price as the best boulder sushi spots.
Service was great. Booth atmosphere is nice. We will return soon!“

“delicious and wonderful service“

“Best sushi in town! Mona is such a sweetheart!😍💓“

“Obsessed with this place already. The lychee drink was refreshing and perfectly balanced, and the sushi tacos were honestly one of the best things I’ve tried lately. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and super fresh sushi. Highly recommend“

“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!“

“Truly some of the best sushi I’ve had in my life coming from the east coast and Japan trips. The sushi chef Goichi is very friendly and a master at his craft; his unique soy sauce blend is modified depending on the nigiri you order, leaving you with a rich and complementary flavor profile every time. Tried it for the first time last night and had to come back again for seconds the next night! Please do not miss out on this experience. And remember omakase needs to be booked at least a week in advance! (Didn’t get to try it 🤧)“

“A really good spacious restaurant that had the best food and service 😇😇 We walked in without any reservations and were seated quickly. The staff is always on its feet giving the best service 😇😇 I had the Spicy Crab and Jalapeno rolls while my husband had Mushroom Chicken with steamed rice and each bite was simply wow ❤❤ Our full compliments to the chefs who were making the food in front of us with so much care and attention 🙏🙏 For dessert I had the Mochi ice cream (mango + chocolate) and my husband had the Tiramisu ice cream cake and once again it was beyond tasty 😇😇 Cannot wait to come back to this 11/10 restaurant and try other items on its extensive menu ❤❤“

“Good value on yummy food with large portions. The staff is friendly. Family fav“

“Even though the sushi bar is turned into a daycare (which I would normally rail), this might be the BEST sushi rice I've had. The Ikura was excellent, and all Nigiri sooooo fresh. If they re-did the shop front, they could really turn it up.“

“Great food great service“

“The owner’s fun character The art of the owner’s sushi and quality Sushi rice is the best“

“Came here for my 21st birthday and it was so much fun!! Staff was so very sweet and friendly!! Amazing selection of games and very reasonable prices on drinks.“

“went for the first time yesterday. got that curry soup which was good (well order again not too sweet like coconut curt can be sometimes) but I asked for my rice on the side since it was to- go. rice was left off :( also, there was a little piece if eggshell in my soup. I was so glad that was at the end bc my feelings would have been hurt if I found it before I was just about finished eating. my daughter had a Cali roll that she said was good. and a kid's bento box. the Ramen was a bit dry IMO but everyone liked it fine. good mango lemonade. I did an Arnold Palmer with mine.“

“The staff’s presence is definitely known — they checked on me quite a bit while I was there, which I appreciated. I went during lunch, so pricing was a little cheaper at around $27 out the door with just water. They mentioned dinner is about $10 more and includes a few additional options like sashimi, which isn’t offered at lunch.

They also made it very clear that they charge for leftovers, so definitely order carefully at first. When the food came out, everything looked very nice and presentable. One thing I noticed is that the nigiri portions are HUGE compared to most sushi places I’ve been to. The shrimp tempura and veggie portions were also very generous.

Overall, everything I tried had good flavor, and the portions are definitely worth noting. I’d personally give it about a 6.5/10 overall.

✨ Vibing with Vegas“

“Our favorite sushi spot! The ambiance is great, the staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the sushi is consistently fresh and delicious. The appetizers are amazing too. The sauce that comes with the wontons & egg rolls is amazing. Highly recommend!“

“went for the first time yesterday. got that curry soup which was good (well order again not too sweet like coconut curt can be sometimes) but I asked for my rice on the side since it was to- go. rice was left off :( also, there was a little piece if eggshell in my soup. I was so glad that was at the end bc my feelings would have been hurt if I found it before I was just about finished eating. my daughter had a Cali roll that she said was good. and a kid's bento box. the Ramen was a bit dry IMO but everyone liked it fine. good mango lemonade. I did an Arnold Palmer with mine.“

“this place is awesome!!!! not only do you get to watch art In motion... everything tastes fabulous!!“

“I love this place! The food is always so good and healthy. The service has always been fantastic and very inviting. Definitely recommend!“

“Went to Benihana today. Spent close to $200. Service was horrible! Food was okay but not great. Asked for a sushi appetizer which did not come until we had our meal. Server said they didn't have enough help to fix it. When the sushi came we did not have any sauce. We asked one of the helpers who was walking by and she told us we would have to ask our server. We literally had to get up and go ask someone. Ridiculous for the amount of money we paid.“

“Very fresh and tastes great. Appreciate the cucumber water!! Spicy aioli with salmon bowl is 🔥“

“THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!“

“The food was so good, we came back again two days later! The BEST Orange Chicken I’ve ever had. They make it with real orange juice. Superb! Kung pao chicken was tender and wonderful. Drunken noodles - amazing. Sesame chicken was very good - too many onions though. This is our new favorite. We can’t wait to try everything on the menu.“