20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Sarasota

“The Creamy Curry is a constant craving in our house. This dish has been my Birthday and Mothers Day request 2 years in a row! 🥰🍜“

“The 💣 diggity 🍣 🍱. Not only is the food out of this world but the atmosphere is killer. The 1st time we ate there the one and only 🎙️Mick Jagger was there. 5 ⭐️“

“Hoshi Sushi is the BEST SUSHI in Sarasota! This family-owned gem is run by Starr, the incredibly sweet and kind owner who makes every visit feel like you’re part of the family. The sushi is always fresh and bursting with flavor, and their miso soup is hands down the best I’ve ever had. Our favorite sushi rolls are the sweet potato and avocado – they’re simply amazing! Don’t miss the edamame and the bento boxes, which are perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious. The service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Hoshi Sushi to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal! 🍱 🍣“

“Excellent sushi, I highly recommend! 🤩“

“Fantastic value! Great quality! You can’t find a better deal than their $10 for 3 rolls. This place is going to be my go to spot. You seriously can’t beat that deal. Everything tasted great and fresh.“

“We eat here several times a month and have never had a bad meal! The staff is friendly and efficient and the owners have done a wonderful job accommodating my gluten allergy. It's always clean and open later than many places in town. I highly recommend you give them a try!“

“Such great food and great service!“

“Fantastic customer service, the food is great and well priced. Love it!“

“Utamaro Sushi Bar is one of my favorite spots in Sarasota! 🍣
Loved the Firecracker and Spider Rolls — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made.
The place is spotless, the staff is attentive, and the fish is always super fresh.
Great lunch specials too! Highly recommend. ✨💛 #SarasotaEats #SushiLovers #LocalGuide #FoodieFinds“

“What a gem! The food was AMAZING! We ordered hibachi and rolls from the lunch menu. Portions were plentiful. Service was great- our server was super friendly. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Not gonna lie… Red Plum is top-tier. This place is different super fresh, super delicious flavors.
I went by myself and sat at the sushi bar. Asked for recommendations and the lady helping me was genuinely kind. She hit me with “it depends on what you like,” which I actually respected because it’s true. No fake upsell, just real guidance.
She suggested the salmon appetizer—salmon carpaccio (I might be butchering the name), and they also gave me a little fried calamari to try. The sushi master behind the bar was cool like that. Everything tasted crazy fresh.
Then I ordered the king salmon special sushi… and yeah, it was one of the best I’ve had. Smooth, fresh, just perfectly done. 5/5. I’m definitely coming back. Props to the sushi master too, he even offered me some jellyfish to try. I was already full, but that’s the kind of hospitality that stands out.“

“Loved the food & the presentation! Very attentive service too!“

“This place is phenomenal and worth every penny! We are very picky about our sushi and this place exceeded all our expectations! Great quality of food, abundant selection of choices, calm and ambient atmosphere, very sweet waitresses, Ivy and Winnie. We just totally fell in love with this place. 10000% highly recommend and will be back!“

“Great place - food, service, and atmosphere!“

“Awesome sushi - as always!“

“The service and food were great“

“This place is my all time favorite. The lava rock is just a neat experience overall. They have a unique variety of sushi rolls as well. I’ve been there probably over 20 times and it’s just amazing. ❤️“

“Red Curry and any 🍣, fast service.“

“Amazing sushi i eat here everyday!!! the most fresh“

“absolutely the best service, food, ambience and quality. we celebrated our daughters 15th birthday party and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was flawless. the best Japanese restaurant in Sarasota. highly recommended.“