20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Gainesville

“We have become repeat customers and decided this is our new favorite sushi and ramen place! Service: the staff is always friendly and attentive, took out allergy concern very seriously and double checked everything with the chefs. Food: the quality is consistent, the ramen portions are generous, and I appreciate the sushi rolls all have distinct flavors. I personally love the takoyaki which have come out fresh and piping hot every time. Atmosphere: anime posters on the walls, very tidy table and chairs layout, lighting that isnt too bright or too dim. The bathrooms are also very clean.“

“Amazing experience & food!“

“We have been here so many times and loved it! Their food is excellent quality and service is great. The fish is always fresh and so tasty. My husband loves their creative sushi rolls.

My only complaint was that it was quite loud last time we went! Could not hear the conversation at our own table. They also did not cook my salmon properly and it was still raw after sending it back twice and many apologies from the kitchen. Every other time has been superb.“

“I found this hidden gem last year and eat here at least twice a week since they opened. The food is the best Asian cuisine I’ve ever eaten! The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the owners Bennie and his wife Fannie treat each customer with ta friendly and respectful atmosphere. Their attitude is also reflected by the staff. The prices are very reasonable and portions generous. A hidden gem!!!!!!!“

“非常棒体验，下次一定会再来的“

“Still tastes like the original from back in the 90s. Awesome!!“

“Good service, fast and consistent quality. I’m addicted!“

“This place is amazing, fresh ingredients, huge menu and every dish is made with extra care. I could eat here every day.“

“The Onion soup is amazing along with the Sushi ! 5 ⭐️“

“Best Sushi restaurant in Florida!!!“

“Excellent lunch options. Always get my fix here! Very reasonable too!“

“Happening place, very busy, staff was great and cordial, made some good recommendations. Very well prepared dishes, my daughters and I enjoyed the food very much. What could have been better? The air conditioning was running at full capacity and it wasn’t enough fresh air, specially at our table close to the open kitchen. It’s early August so it’s understandable. I’m coming back again later this fall!“

“The staff are so friendly and engaging!“

“Best sushi Gainesville has to offer! I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Best sushi roll to me is the Barbara roll.

They offer more than Sushi, but that’s usually what I get when I go there and the atmosphere is great. It’s always good vibes and relaxing, which is what you want when you go out to dinner, it’s not full of a bunch of loud music or people and it’s perfect for date nights.“

“Very good fresh food, and drinks....I really like the fact they give you a free meal on your Birthday!!! We go every chance we get...Love that the cook right at your table!!!“

“My first time trying Koto, and it was good. I ordered take out and really enjoyed the fantasy roll and fried rice. I can't wait to try other options.“

“Food was fresh and came out quick. Staff displayed good customer service as they told us the drink machine was low in carbonation. We had a Bento box and a Mongolian chicken rice bowl, both were great. Definitely recommend and will be back soon.“

“We celebrated my son today, for graduating middle school and heading to the high school. The place was packed, but we were seated very quickly, and the manager allowed me to set up a lil decor display, congratulating my son’s accomplishments! The service was over the top wonderful, food was amazing (we brought a lot home) and we’ll be back! Thank you guys for the wonderful service and for giving our small party of 4.5 such a wonderful experience! ❤️🫶🏼“

“I stopped by this Thai spot last night and overall had a good experience! The service was friendly, and the vibe of the place was chill and welcoming. I ordered the Pad Thai, and while it was a generous portion and came out hot, the flavor leaned way more toward overcooked egg than the usual tangy-sweet balance I was expecting. It kind of overpowered the dish.

Still, I’d be open to coming back and trying something else on the menu—maybe the curry or a noodle soup next time. Could just be an off night for the Pad Thai, because everything else looked and smelled great“

“There were only a couple people working. They were out of teriyaki chicken at 7pm. My Bento tray was okay, but they brought the wrong sauce. The stir fried rice was completely bland. The restaurant was a bit dirty and the men's room was out of order. We were pretty disappointed as we've had much better in the past.“