33 Best Japanese Restaurants near Norwalk

“The food was served fast and tasted really good. The service was amazing. They gave us clear instructions about parking and the entrance. We met the chef outside and he even walked us to the door. They gave us free boba tea to go. That was very nice.“

“My fiancé and I had a wonderful dinner at Bond Grille. Food was amazing and very fresh and the staff were wonderful! They even gave us an after dinner drink on the house. We will definitely go back again and also order take out . A wonderful experience, great atmosphere, excellent food and staff.“

“Little Tokyo is a 10/10 experience! As someone who has gone for over 10 years and taken friends here many times, they all appreciate the quality and options available in such a hole in the wall spot.

Henry seems to get a lot of reviews complaining about his service, calling him aggressive or rude. This is simply not the case- it is a difference in culture and dialect that is misinterpreted. Henry know every regular he has and treats them like friends! If you expect someone to wait on you hand and foot... this is not the spot. If you want high quality, well priced, sushi then Little Tokyo is the place to go.“

“Kazu is the place to go for Sushi and Japanese cuisine in the Norwalk area. The fish is high quality and the staff and sushi chefs are top notch. The staff is super friendly and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Don't overlook the bar either! It doesn't matter if you're looking for lunch or dinner or just a quick snack and a drink they've got you covered. Rob and his staff are awesome.“

“Good Sushi. Fast polite service“

“Korean in Ct…fresh tasty and friendly“

“I love Yuzu sushi, our go-to sushi place.The food is delicious, the staff is so attentive and polite. Their house rolls are unique and very tasty. We always enjoy our time there. Recently, I noticed they have a nice sitting space outside as well.“

“The hibachi was amazing! We also had sushi and fried calamari were scrumptious.“

“THIS PLACE IS A MUST!!!! Soooooo good!! Stopped by here for lunch and it was all amazing! We had the tempura, vegetable curry, and my mom had the chicken teriyaki bento box. All the food was so fresh and cooked to perfection. The curry was sooo amazing and since I’m a vegetarian, they added in tofu which paired perfectly with the curry and was some of the best made tofu I’ve ever had. The server was also so nice! Can’t say enough good things about this place!“

“Finally made it here and was blown away by the amazing food. It was great to reconnect with Chef Chris. His attention to detail is outstanding! We will definitely be back. Best cold sesame noodles 🍜we’ve ever had!!“

“BEST tuna dumplings & extremely fresh sushi 🍣 love this little gem 💎“

“The absolute freshest sushi ever. Beautifully presented as well.. A hidden gem in Westport.“

“The service, attentiveness, and genuine warmth from everyone in the restaurant instantly make you feel at home. There’s a clear level of care behind every detail, and it shows in everything that arrives at the table. Each dish feels thoughtfully prepared, and that kind of effort doesn’t go unnoticed - it just makes you happy to be there.“

“My husband and I went there for lunch on Tuesday, only one table was taken besides us , we ordered tempura , pai Thai , and a lunch special shushi and sashimi. Food came in 10 minutes was delicious ! Highly recommended ! The only reason I gave 4 stars for atmosphere is because it’s a small place , I’m not sure when it get busy ——,
Service was great !“

“Excellent Sushi 🍣 so fresh, amazing Thai been going there for over 11 years. You will not be disappointed. It's family-owned. It's more than just Sushi it has Thai,Seafood, Curry and of course freshest Sushi around! xopuma“

“We are new to the area & wanted to find our "go-to" Chinese food delivery place. We ordered Fuji recently. So delicious! We will be ordering from Fuji from now on. EXCELLENT! Thank you. Delivery was great! :)“

“Ideal date night ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great night at OKO Westport — my favorite sushi restaurant. It hits that rare balance: thoughtful, chef-driven food without any pretentiousness. It is a beautiful space inside and out. Everything has some little twist beyond the ordinary. I try to pay attention as there are subtle flavor mixes that I don’t want to miss. I skipped extra wasabi and ginger, both of which I love, to not overwhelm the intent of each bite. Order the chef's nigiri selection for an easy choice. Just go. Zero chance you’ll regret it!“

“Open Rice Poke Bowl is one of my favorite spots in Stamford! The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistently good. I love that the menu offers a variety of options, so there’s truly something for everyone.

Favorites from there are the Thai Curry Noodle Soup, Hibachi, Mongolian beef, pineapple pork fried rice, szechuan dumplings, sushi is very fresh as well! Highly recommend!“

“Just had your poached salmon for dinner. Just beyond delicious!!! Thank you“

“Delicious sushi, excellent service, great atmosphere. Definitely will be back.“

“love this place ❤️, will recommend, food is great and the staff well maintained“

“I had the General Tsao’s chicken and vegetable fried Rice delivered last night and polished it off BEST cleanest most DELICIOUS food!
The vegetable fried rice was so impressive, with all fresh hand cut vegetables including snow peas and zucchini and bean sprouts +++ and the Gen Tsao’s chicken was an absolute taste sensation!! Best I’ve had in years!!!
Just reordered the same thing !!“

“Tutto molto buono e posto gradevole“

“The best sushi and asian food! The Sushi is incredibly delicious and the chefs are so creative with surprising flavor combinations. Best wait staff in the area too!!“

“Great food and great service.“

“The food was delicious, service was great too! Really good drinks 🍹“

“I finally got to try this restaurant after the shut down of Ichiban and I was not disappointed, the chicken teriyaki has a more soy taste to it than sweet which I didn’t mind from Ichiban. The chicken teriyaki was delicious but the only critic I have is, for the extra portions of meat or shrimp plating it better in the tray because the sauce was dripped all over the place. Other than the plating critic, that’s all I have to say, good job and Welcome!

Kid-friendliness: EA Teriyaki is inside of the mall, come on in and bring the kids with you!“

“I was a little hesitant because the reviews were mixed, but honestly really enjoyed my experience! Although it was busy (on a Tuesday night!) , the wait time to get a table was not long. We got AYCE sushi for only $30/ person!! The fish was fresh (the salmon sashimi was incredible quality) and great options. The service was okay, but hey, they were busy so I always give them grace. Will 100% be going back.“

“Consistently great food for over 45 years“

“This place is the best!! The chicken was very crispy and the sauce was tasty. You could easily tell that the sushi was fresh. I requested the drunken noodles to be extra spicy and they were the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend Asia Hamachi!“

“Eat in or take out the food is always great! Order food to pick up and it is always ready! Friend workers, doesn’t get any better than that 👍“

“Overall, we had a good experience at Kampei and I would definitely come back.

For the most part, the food was very good. Everything tasted fresh, had good flavor, and seemed like they use quality ingredients. We tried the bento box with teriyaki chicken and panko shrimp, which came with soup, rice, and fried vegetables. The whole bento box was really good and definitely something I would order again.

The chicken and broccoli was fantastic, which says a lot for me because I'm pretty particular about that dish. Chicken and broccoli can be very hit or miss depending on the restaurant, and this one was definitely a hit. The boneless ribs were probably one of the best things we ordered, and the pork fried rice was also very good.

The honey walnut shrimp was probably my least favorite. It wasn't bad, but I don't think I would order it again. The sauce was a little heavy and I didn't really get much honey flavor from it. It tasted more savory than sweet, almost like a sweet BBQ-style sauce with walnuts.

The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, but it is pretty small. It's more like a small, cozy restaurant than your typical Chinese takeout place. There are only a handful of tables and a few booths, so if you're coming with kids like we did, just keep in mind that sound travels and everyone can pretty much hear everyone. 😂

Service was good overall. The woman at the front was very nice and welcoming, and our server was okay.

Would I give it a perfect 5 stars? No. But would I go back? Absolutely. The good definitely outweighed the things I didn't love, and there are several dishes I'd come back for.

I gave it 4 stars overall, mostly because the food was very good. For atmosphere, I went with 3 stars. I probably would have given it a 4, but the space is a little tighter than I personally like. It's not so small that it's uncomfortable, though, just a bit more compact than I prefer. If you're dining alone or with just two or three people, you may not even notice the size as much. We were there as a family with kids, so the space felt a little tighter for us.

If you're in the area, Kampei is definitely worth trying.

God bless you all and remember to smile because Jesus loves you. Enjoy!“