50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Maitland

“Their raw fish and seafood was very fresh. It was hard to choose as their menu was quite extensive. We shared the edamame, tuna tasteing menu, rising sun roll, oyster box and the grilled octopus between the two of us. The tuna tasting menu had different cuts of tuna and if you’re a tuna lover like me, I highly recommend to try it. I loved the oysters and the rising sun roll was great, too. They also serve good quality sake and alcoholic beverages. The only dish that was a mismatch to the place was the grilled octopus. It was served with baked tomatoes on a pesto bed, and quite oily. I was expecting it to be more of a Japanese style, e.g. grilled on hibachi.
Our waiter was polite and took his time to interact with us. Overall, good value for money and I would definitely go back.“

“We have been going to Kobe Steakhouse for several years. Each time we go it has been a great experience. The food is wonderful and the staff are amazing. For the past 20 years we have requested Chef Fuji. He is so fun and really engages with everyone. Chef Fuji always gives us a 5 star experience! I can't leave a review without also mentioning a server who we almost always get, Kevin. He does such a wonderful job and always makes us laugh. Tonight was our sons 21st birthday and the staff, as always, made it a wonderful memory. I can't recommend Kobe Steakhouse enough.“

“Food here is top notch!
Easily recommend for folks to try this place!
If I ever find myself in Orlando and wanting some Japanese food you'd find me here!
I'd recommend the mentaiko udon noodles and the churashi in a box, and the karaage chicken!“

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday here. It was exquisite. The chef’s choices were amazing. Very pleasing to the palate and the eyes. The team that assisted the chef including the servers made the experience special. Can’t wait to book another experience. Well worth every penny spent!“

“? Ambience, Service, and Food - Wonderful! ?

I decided to grab dinner here prior to attending an event at the Dr. Phillips Center about ten minutes away. There was a 15-20 minute wait before I was notified that my table was ready. The interior is small and intimate with a lovely ambience. Staff were all very friendly and answered all my questions. The food tasted wonderful, and the gyoza was among the best I’ve ever had. If you plan on eating here for dinner on the weekend, I recommend giving yourself plenty of buffer time—both for parking and service.

Did I mention the desserts? I got one of each (mochi and hojicha panda cotta) and both were scrape-up-every-bite good!“

“Was incredible. The cheezus is a must. The spice from the bomb that was added into my Ramen made it just right for me(if you enjoy spicy) The shishito peppers accompanied the ramen perfectly. Our server Brandon was amazing and attentive, fun guy! All around, I highly recommend this place.“

“Highly recommend Omo, great atmosphere and fantastic food!“

“Great tasting fresh sushi. Server was so nice, always attentive but allowing space. Loved the background music , very lounge/relaxing.“

“Ate lunch here today for the first time and loved it! I have to eat gluten free and they had a bunch of gluten free options. The food tasted great!“

“RAVE! Who knew Doritos and sushi would taste so good together?! I needed a sushi fix yesterday, and couldn't find a place open for lunch until my neighbor drove by Hand Roll Sushi on the corner of JYP and Menta Street, and texted me she saw the Open sign on. I called, ordered the Crunch Roll, Volcano Roll, and Crabmeat Salad to go. 20 minutes later I picked it up. The Crunch Roll almost didn't make it home, I was devouring it in the car. Everything was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be ordering from them again.“

“Linh and Wawa Great time and service“

“I am back after a few years. The food is still delicious, 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Our server, Kimo, 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
He is full of energy, explained the dishes, gave us suggestions and was very attentive.
My favorite from his suggestions, Maguro Truffle, Sticky Ribs, Hawaii XO Roll and the Double Tekka Roll. For dessert we had the Ube Cheese Cake. Sweet, smooth, perfect to share with two. Yes! I would order it all again.
The ambiance, 4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The decor is cheeky/romantic with dim lights. But noise level was pretty high. It’s ok if you are sitting right next to each other. I can hear larger parties speaking louder to be able to carry a conversation.
Restroom situation, 2 ⭐️ ⭐️
There is 1 bathroom for females and 1 bathroom for males. I didn’t really noticed it until the line came out of the bathroom area and people were standing near our table. When I needed to use it, wow, I was next in line but it took forever. Something to consider upgrading or maybe make them unisex so both stalls can be used.
The restaurant added a lounge next door. It has its own door or you can access through the restaurant. It also has its own cocktail menu that you can order from while dining.
These are suggestions for improvement but not important enough to stop me from coming back.“

“If you are reading this; hesitant, intrigued, curious, or even on the fence in regards to experiencing this resturant, hear me out for a minute!

Our lives are constantly in a flux of good days, bad days, busy days, or just plain exhausting days. Time keeps spinning around us, but one constant can always be there to make you a bit happier through it all.... Food! Food can be something that can bring us all together and have a great time enjoying it! This is where Sorekara comes in...

Sorekara is hands down, without question, to this date, one of the best eating 'Experiences' I have ever had. Time litteraly slows, your senses are highetened, and before the night is over you will litteraly question how long you have actually been there or even if it was the same day you visited. Now... To the point.

Sorekara is a chefs table tasting experience. The ingredients are the best of the best, nothing artificial. All of which get weaved into unique tasting offerings than span 20 courses (in our selection). The range of flavors and how everything was arranged in the order they came out in was truly a artform in itself. If you have read any of my reviews I typically ALWAYS have numerous pictures of everything I eat. However, because of the wishes from the chef, and staff, which I do agree with, I have not done that here. The reason for this is because your journey here will be at its best if you just go in blind.

The staff and service here are truly a huge part of why this resturant shines. Observant, reactive, and most definitely adaptive. Every team member knew not only their role, but everyone else's role. On top of this, the communication between each other guarenteed your night went well.

To summarize, I have left this review vary vague on purpose. The time you took to read this I hope proves fruitful because Sorekara is a experience you do NOT want to miss. Yes, it can be pricey for some, but I will say you will also NOT regret the experience in the least.

I can safely say this Resturant deserves it's current Two Star Michelin rating and applaud the chefs, owner, and team. We hope to return soon!“

“The sushi was very delicious. It was my first time eating it in a long time and I was very impressed with the quality and the flavor. Great prices and service!! I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We stopped by last night for the first time for dinner. Food was amazing and the service was excellent. Kudos! Keep up the good work! 👍“

“Had the hibachi chicken bento box yesterday in a nice, clean place.Great food!Will definitely be back“

“I cannot stress enough how much I love this place. The food is absolutely amazing, and the service is the best in the city. Each dish is crafted to perfection, bursting with flavors that are both unique and delightful. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or a special celebration, this restaurant never disappoints. Every time I dine here, I'm blown away by the quality and creativity of the menu. You simply have to try this place when you're in Orlando. I would give them a 10/10 for everything they make, from appetizers to desserts.“

“We’ve always ordered food to go from Totoya but we’ve never ate inside the restaurant until today, and the food, atmosphere and service was all just such an INCREDIBLE experience.

The atmosphere was amazing and we thought it was such a cute place, the playlist/music they had going was some of our favorite songs all playing back to back, and Royce was hands down the best, BEST server in the history of any dining experience I’ve ever had.

Royce was so sweet, warm, welcoming, attentive, such a fun and delightful person to chat with and really made us excited about our food, and just phenomenal customer service in every way possible; we can’t say enough good things about him and he is by far what made our dine in experience exceptional! Next time we dine in we definitely want to see if we can be seated at one of his tables again lol.

We haven’t felt that warmly welcomed at a restaurant in so long and that experience alone will definitely have us dine in vs taking food to go from Totoya.
AMAZING experience, will 1,000% come back.“

“Delicious food, excellent service, fabulous presentation.“

“My family and I came in for a late dinner. We did not know what to expect since it's our first time there. We got the chicken wings, ramen noodle, and fried rice. All three dishes were very good! Our favorite was the chicken wings- we compared it to Domu's chicken wings- but without the long wait. Our server was very pleasant to talk to. Overall, it was a great dining experience and we will definitely come back to try other dishes. Highly recommended!“

“Delicious sushi! I got the baller set which was very good and nice to try once, but I’ll probably just order from the regular menu in the future.

It is standing room only and doesn’t feel crowded tho the place is quite small.

The only thing I really didn’t care for was the 1 hour slot, I feel like it could be 1.5 hours and that might be better because it felt a bit rushed at the end when getting the last pieces, soup, and s’mores. I felt like I had to scarf my s’mores down quickly to get out on time.

Overall, the place is great and I would come back again in the future!!“

“🤙🥗🍣🍣🍣🍱🍜🍝🍤“

“If you have ever been to Japan, this is authentic. I wish I lived closer than 2 hours away so I could pass by weekly. Yes, I recommend it, Yes I will be coming back for more when I can!

I had more than two types, and they were all delicious!“

“I had an amazing experience at this sushi restaurant! The food was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

Our server, Julia, made the experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and super helpful with recommendations. Her service was exceptional, and she made us feel very welcome.

I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place to any sushi lover!“

“Love it“

“Always a good meal! Large portions. Friendly service. Stiff drinks. Decent beer choices.“

“Love it! Best lunch special around! Fresh Sushi and wonderful owners.“

“Best sushi in town. Their garlic roll is phenomenal and there is none other like it. I have looked. Any choice from the menu is a good choice.“

“Great sushi! Love going with my husband and little one for a quick, enjoyable, dinner out. Sushi is delicious and the service is always pleasant.“

“Great place for sushi!! Attentive staff, good variety of rolls, happy hour prices are very original and affordable, perfect place to often visit, will not be dissapointed!!!

Highly recommended!!

….and thats the Truth!!!“

“I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and they were delicious, not too spicy, but fresh and served hot. My wife wasn’t too hungry so she only ordered sides. The hibachi tofu and the grilled vegetable were also very good though. Would come here again!“

“Great selection nice kid’s menu“

“Amazing food and atmosphere“

“Review: Miyako Sushi Restaurant

Miyako is a go-to spot for sushi lovers, consistently delivering fast service and top-notch food quality. The menu offers a wide variety of specialty rolls that cater to every taste, making it a treat for sushi enthusiasts.

One of the standout features is their kid-friendly bento boxes, which make it an easy and enjoyable dining option for families. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout, Miyako always hits the mark with fresh, flavorful dishes.

If you’re looking for a reliable sushi spot that balances quality, speed, and variety, Miyako is definitely worth a visit!“

“Great sushi and atmosphere without hurting your wallet. You can tell the ingredients are always fresh. Definitely a must try if you love sushi!“

“This place was stunning, the food was beyond amazing. The service was impeccable, they explained every dish, where it was sourced and they mindfulness behind the preparation. This is a wonderful experience in Orlando, 10/10 recommended.“

“Their spicy tuna roll was the best I have ever tasted. The staff was phenomenal, very attentive and friendly. The new Winter Park location is awesome, I will definitely be back 😊“

“Staff got better. Better portions as expected for hungry person.

FYI UpDate

It's Mid August 2024, and I have to give this Apopka Panda location a thumb up. Lunch to Dinner it's been very good. I recommend if you want a great family dinner, choose this place. Or you can go out to any restaurant and sit down and pay extra for tips. Choose this place if you want a delicious bang for your buck.

See yah!!“

“We went to TORI TORI for the first time last weekend. The food and drinks were amazing, but I can’t give the restaurant more than 4 stars. The way the place works is a bit different: you find your own seat, then go to the bar to order both your food and drinks. After that, you can either stay at the bar or go back to your table. We tried the blue crab dip, crab croquette, crab rice, scallop crudo, beef skewers, tomato skewers, scallion and cheese pepper skewers ~ all of them were delicious. The drinks were also really good. They have food runners who bring the food to you, but you still have to go order everything yourself at the bar. The mix of self-service and table service was interesting, but I didn’t love having to wait in line to order and still being expected to tip over 20% (which we did). The bartenders (ours was Thanathep) were very busy, which made sense since it was a Sunday night. I really enjoyed the food and drinks, but because of the service style, I’d give it 4 stars.“

“Great service Food was very good And the value was excellent“

“Ate here for the first time and the food was amazing! I’d never had tonkatsu before so I was pretty excited, I ordered the cheese tonkatsu. Everything was hot and fresh and had really good flavors! The breading was super crispy and the cheese pull was impressive. The portion was fair for the price, id definitely come back to try some of the other menu items.“

“I've been eating here for at least fifteen years, I found this spot as a teen. It's one of my fav hibachi spots that's affordable. The other day I placed an order for pick up and they gave me fried oreos :) It made my day, and my sons. Thank you guys :)“

“Our go to for sushi in the Lake Nona area! Definetly the best around Lake Nona!“

“This was by far the most impressive dining experience I’ve ever had. Fabulous food, amazing people.“

“The food at Sarku Japan is very good, especially if you're a fan of fresh hibachi-style dishes. The flavors are satisfying, and the portions are generous for the price. However, the location being inside Altamonte Mall is a bit of a drawback. You have to order from the food court and eat at the shared mall seating area, which can sometimes be crowded or lack the ambiance of a standalone restaurant. Despite this, the quality of the food makes it worth it, and it's a solid choice if you're at the mall and looking for a tasty meal.“

“Delicious food!! Wagyu beef dumplings the best!! Bento bulgogi box excellent!! Our favorite place“

“I recently visited this ramen spot and was thoroughly impressed! As a fan of bold flavors, I tried both the Tantan Ramen and the Spicy Miso Ramen and they did not disappoint. The Tantan was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and nuttiness. The ground meat and sesame flavors were spot on, making every bite super satisfying. The Spicy Miso was equally amazing deep, umami-packed broth with a kick that warms you up without overwhelming the palate. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the toppings were fresh and generous. Service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was cozy but lively. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Unique! I wish there were more like it actually, but I'm glad to have found this gem. I give 4 stars because of the missing miso soup... Overall a 5-star place (although I've only been through the drive-thru, never inside) and just one menu item lacking is picky, I'll admit. But it's miso soup, so simple, so classic, how can you not have miso soup?! It's like a burger restaurant not having fries. Please bring back miso!“

“This is the best sushi in Central Florida! We had the pleasure of dining here and the food is fresh, healthy, and delicious. I would say as good or better quality than Amura. To top it off, the restaurant inside has been renovated, making it a very nice atmosphere for dining in. Chef quality food at a very reasonable price here - and if you prefer take out or delivery, they also offer those options. It's located in Winter Springs Towne Center, so make sure to not walk by this one. Go on in and you likely will meet the Chef or one of the staff members who will describe the menu items in detail. They also offer Thai and noodle options as well as tasty appetizers too.“

“Great lunch specials and service. We had a party of 11 for lunch and Kiko’s delivered on fresh, tasty and beautiful sushi, rolls and bento boxes! Everyone was pleased and looking forward to returning.“