28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Saint Johns

“Great food! Everything, every time, has been delicious. Restaurant is very clean. Staff is friendly. Highly recommend!“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fresh and delicious! An amazing Mom & Pop local restaurant focused on satisfying customers! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Food was super fast & tasty! Your employee, Katie was friendly & very helpful. We will definitely be back.“

“When we got there it was an hour long wait for the grill and a 10-15 minute wait for a regular table. The kids wanted to do the grill but were ok with the regular table after we found out how long we would have to wait for the grill. There were only 2 cooks at the grill tables so we knew it would take some time for everyone to enjoy the presentation. We were seated at our regular table and our waitress was AMAZING even since she was really busy!! Our food was delicious and came out fast!!!! Our drinks were never empty and she was checking on us the whole time!!!! Would definitely recommend Jana's Steakhouse to anyone!!!“

“Great food & friendly service!!! The Madness is infectious!!!“

“This is one of the very best Sushi restaurants that i have ever eaten at. The service was spectacular and the selection of sushi and sashimi was stupendous. I have eaten in many Sushi restaurants and I have to say this is by far my favorite . Whenever we are in St. Augustine I know we will eat there again. My husband, who does not like sushi, also loved the food he was able to get.“

“So let me tell you. I love their sushi. Good food. Great price. Always good service. Now a beef. I used to eat there twice a month. They give you fried Oreo for desert. Complements of the house. But when I order pick up guess what. They wanted to charge $6 for something they give me free. Used to be a regular and hate to even say something negative but that’s just not right.“

“The food was absolutely amazing and the service what quick and efficient.

We were starving when we got here, so I forgot to take pictures of the avocado roll, cucumber roll, and teriyaki tofu.

Every single the thing we got was amazing! And the teriyaki plate was so large that we ended up splitting it and so full we could barely eat the fried Oreos we got for dessert!“

“Best sushi in town. Awesome food with the best service… Thanks Hiro!“

“The sushi was so wonderful. Fresh , awesome quality, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The Miso soup had a great taste! I recommend Tank's Sushi Bistro in Nocatee to everyone.“

“Good was fantastic and the show was entertaining. Often the guys don't the hibachi just go through the same old routine, but we saw several new things here tonight.

Pricing was fair, especially considering the quality of the actual food was higher than the last few Japanese steakhouses we've been to recently.

Would come back for more.“

“@Matsukawa Sushi & Ramen up past Costco is the best sushi I've had in Florida . It ranks with the quality sushi restaurant we found in London. It's going to blow your mind! #sushi #bestofnorthflorida #bestsushi #saintaugustine“

“Delicious food! I love it!“

“This new Poke and Hibachi place in JCP area is awesome! Fresh ingredients and very unique sauce tasty!! Also obsessed with their brown sugar boba milk tea!! Price super affordable as well! Definitely will come back!“

“At Christmas we had 19 here the staff was amazing, the service was PERFECT!!! We tell friends to come here all the time, we come here at least 2 times a month!!! Can't get enough�“

“Phillp Sushi is hands down one of the best (if not the best) sushi restaurants in Jacksonville. The two best rolls... "Out of Control" and "Godzilla Rolls" with soy paper are hard to beat!!“

“Delicious food in a beautiful environment. Service was very good.“

“Great spot for sushi burritos! I get a veggie roll every time, and sometimes I choose to have it rolled, cut, or even deep-fried.

The staff are super nice and always playing music. However, I notice that when a certain lady is there, the guys tend to be quieter and don’t talk much, as she seems a bit strict. This place is located inside The Avenue Mall in the food court.

The food is delicious and reasonably priced. It’s an extra $1 for deep-frying, and avocado and cream cheese cost between $0.50 and $0.75 extra, while additional sauce is just $0.25.

I highly recommend this place! I get a burrito every time I'm at the mall.“

“From Onion Volcanoes to Koi Ponds: Why Sakura is the Ultimate Date NightSo you want to celebrate your first date in style? Maybe it’s their birthday, maybe you’re ready to pop the question, or maybe you just want to show your partner they’re worth the world. Sakura Japanese Steak House on San Jose Blvd delivers it all with hibachi flames, bold sushi, and a koi garden so dreamy it feels like fairy-topia.
When the appetizers arrive, don’t be fooled—what looks like mozzarella sticks are actually calamari in disguise. Rolled, breaded, and fried golden, it’s a crunchy surprise that makes you laugh before you even take the first bite.
Then comes the sushi. Sakura doesn’t do subtle. Rolls arrive stacked, shredded, and garnished with flowers flashy, colorful, and unapologetically extra. They’re as Instagram-worthy as they are tasty.
Yhe real magic happens at the hibachi grill. Chefs flip shrimp across the table, clank spatulas like drumsticks, and light onion volcanoes that puff steam like a miniature Mount Fuji. It’s dinner with a side of “wow.”
Inside, the tables hum with energy sizzling rice, flying veggies, and plenty of laughs. Step outside after your meal and the vibe shifts. Fairy lights glow above koi ponds and waterfalls, creating a dreamlike setting that feels made for romance.
Sakura isn’t just dinner it’s a destination. Whether you’re celebrating your first date, your partner’s birthday, or even dropping to one knee, this is the kind of place that turns a meal into a milestone.
If they don’t say yes after this date night… it’s not the restaurant’s fault. 😉
Koi ponds, hibachi fire, and sushi drama Sakura has it all.“

“my step daughter and wife's favorite place to eat.“

“is nice severe and good food“

“I have eaten at the restraunt a couple times inside and it has been awesome everytime so I do recommend eating there. Service has always been awesome, but Do not order to go. The food quality to go is nowhere close to when eat eat there and that's disappointing. I ordered hibatchi chicken and shrimp to go and pretty good chicken and shrimp floating in sauce and a bunch of onions and carrots floating in watery sauce. Will never order to go again. Especially when my whole order was over 75 dollars.“

“Very chill, went with a friend. Ordered the vegan cucumber avacado roll which came with pickled ginger & wasabi, also got edamame with sweet tea & strawberry japanese soda. Loved it! Hope they can add some more vegan friendly appetizers & items, but enjoyed.

Friendly, patient service, provided guidance for dietary restrictions. Hoping to return sometime.

Domo arigato gozaimashita, thank you very much.“

“I'd eat here again service is ok food is good“

“I love this place. I drive about 30 minutes to get the amazing Japanese teriyaki chicken with noodles and steamed rice mixed vegetables and tons of teriyaki chicken. The portion size is unbelievably huge. Totally get your money's worth.. super friendly staff. Gilbert the manager and Miguel always greet me with a smile and a thumbs up. Way to go guys. Best value for Japanese teriyaki.“

“Very fresh and delicious. Staff was very fast and friendly. Great atmosphere, more people should try this place. It's better than Fuji. While the menu is smaller, what they do is better, and their kitchen items were great! We'll be back.“

“my step daughter and wife's favorite place to eat.“

“I love this restaurant and have recommended it to multiple people because they provide and all you can eat style menu but everything is fresh and made to order so I love it for that reason. The food tastes great. Over the years though the building itself has started to deteriorate: tables are run down walls run down. Bathrooms are rundown. Service is mid. I still go because I love the food, but wish the other things would be fixed.“