50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Atlanta

“First time there. Had a great experience!“

“My fellow traveler and I stopped by on our way home to Virginia. It was a long day of travel, delayed flights, we just wanted to sit down and chill. We didn’t expect much out of an airport restaurant… But we were both blown away. Our server, Tarvis, was charming, professional, knowledgeable, and exceptional. The BLT with bacon jam, and the rice pudding with cinnamon and peaches was superb. (I could’ve eaten a whole jar of the bacon jam.) Tarvis, thank you for making two weary travelers leave your restaurant with pep in their step Keep on shining your light. And to any traveler who is leery of a place that serves a hamburger and a sushi roll… Fear not. This place is great.“

“I have been wanting to try Nakato for a long time. We finally had the chance this past Saturday. We loved everything 🥰I feel privileged to go to a distinct place like this 🙏Highly recommend!“

“Incredible quality creativity presentation and authentic Japanese dishes. Over the top omakase and just brimming with freshness sashimi and sushi. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“We ate here after seeing Cirque du Soleil nearby with our two kids, 10 & 11. The restaurant was clean, and comfortably decorated. I wasn't worried too much about having what amounts to a grill in the middle of our table with the kids. It's obviously hot, but it's not like you'll lose a hand if you get too close here and there. Service was great. Our server was Yuki. He was very attentive, and explained how it worked, and answered any questions. When our food arrived, Yuki told us exactly what each item was, and exactly how long to cook it per side. Not a cheap place to go, especially with kids, but a nice treat after an otherwise fun-filled day with other new first experiences.“

“Phenomenal food Small table (I'm a very large man and often find seats small) and we ordered multiple dishes to share which took up the entirety of the table so it was easier to reach over people to try different dishes than to pass dishes around. Very attentive waitress The quality of food was worth the price but the quantity was on the smaller end for the price, but again I'm a very large man who eats a lot. Very nice ambience but it is a little on the louder side Overall excellent restaurant that I will eat at again“

“Japanese with a Korean flair. Great prices + great quality + _extremely_ great service. Surprisingly, they’ve been a “near-kept secret” in Atlanta for nearly 50 years. (Since 1970?)We’ve been eating here & picking up more-and-more regularly for only the past 3 years.“

“Great Experience, excellent sushi and the Baos are amazing.“

“Tuna cutting omakase - wonderful experience“

“Great cocktails and tasty food. Definitely going to become a local favorite“

“Good food,great people,fantastic atmosphere 🍻“

“Really good food and a pretty good price too. Though, one time we ordered food, then after ordering, we had an emergency we had to leave for. So, I let the staff know that we wanted that food to-go. They brought us twice the amount of food of the same order. One for dine in, and one for to-go and we got charged for both. Might've just been a miscommunication, but still.“

“We got takoyaki, a Malaysian seafood fried rice, and a salmon combo. Everything was fantastic. I love sushi and these were the thickest cut pieces of salmon I’ve ever gotten. We were surprised to see the fried rice had scallops and lobster. And, overall the prices were comparable (and often cheaper) than other sushi places I’ve been to. I’m so excited to go back!“

“We had the best time and the dishes were all amazing! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Food was absolutely amazing! Wasn’t able to take a picture of the tonkotsu ramen and tonkatsu set because I got too excited to eat it! Would definitely come back ❤️“

“We really enjoyed Justine's service. He was attentive and made great conversation teaching us some fun facts about Atlanta. The food while individual portions felt small, there was never a long wait to get the next order. I wish they offered the classic Korean short rib and more fresh lettuce to pair with the meats .“

“We had an amazing experience here! Loved the design, the atmosphere and Chef was AMAZING! Spectacular 16 course meal he made! The sale was on point and the staff was all so nice! Will definitely come back!“

“The food is fabulous and highly recommend“

“While yes the sushi was great, as expected to be great based on what friends told me, I think service was the part the stood out to me. Our server was incredible, giving great recommendations and seemed happy to be there. My favorite menu item was the Nigiri Otoro signature; it just melts! The sushi bar looks peaceful and reminded me how calming the counters were in Japan—Loved it here!“

“We love sushi and had eaten at all the nicest sushi restaurants in Atlanta except for this one, so we decided to try it. We had the premium omakase and it was AMAZING. This was both of our favorite experience - usually I prefer more fun and flavorful rolls (ie like Eight) and my husband likes his sushi more pared down (ie Tomo, Nobu, Mujo), but the sushi struck the perfect balance of letting the fish shine without being boring, adding a hint of flavor to enhance. I never eat wasabi but the wasabi relish was incredible - I put on every bite! John, our server, was professional and personable and made our dinner very special - great recs and accommodations! We usually dine out on special occasions (bdays, anniversaries) and it’s not uncommon for it to go unrecognized.. this was the opposite experience. Just a night out but it felt very special. We also loved the vibe- not stuffy or pretentious (some babies even which I don’t think is common but we didn’t care, they didn’t detract!) while maintaining high caliber of service and food. Overall, 10/10 and we will definitely be back. Our new favorite sushi restaurant!“

“Another out-of-this-world experience! Delicious, freshest, artistically presented food, impecable and friendly service and best cocktails in town. Combine it with captivating ambiance and U want to return the next day. Cannot wait to be back! Great job everybody!“

“Wow! The new management/owners of Wasabi have made great changes. The food (especially the sushi) is delicious - everything was fresh and presented in a lovely way. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The staff is efficient and the service is fast. We stopped in for a quick dinner and it was delicious and fast. It's still a great place for a relaxed dining experience, but the new team is really firing on all cylinders. Our server, Alex, was great. Highly recommend for a relaxed dining experience or a quick delicious dinner.“

“Loved our first experience at Bachi Box! I got the chicken hibachi and my husband got the steak hibachi, both had great flavor. The food came out fast and the portion sizees were huge. Please go try it and keep them in business, we need more casual and affordable food options in the area.“

“My friends and I came and all got multiple things. The salmon sushi burrito was so good! They enjoyed the pho, not too spicy. My absolute favorite though was the ramen. The closest to authentic Japanese I have found in GA! So so good! Will be back!“

“This is my second time here the first was excellent, husband and I sat at the bar. I decided to bring him back for his birthday as a dinner party of 14. My only issue was the waitress. She was kind of young and distracted a little too much side conversations and not remembering her task the birthday cake surprise never came out. I bought champagne, It's really bad bottle service. I did request some wine glasses opposed to plastic cups my group overall had a good time, but I if you're of class, you may need to direct the service from the beginning..“

“Mujō has exceeded expectations every time I’ve gone. I’ve now done the dinner seating and private room. It is such a calm and ‘good vibes’ environment to enjoy the amazing technical artistry and top tier fish. The staff makes sure every need is taken care of promptly. Personally, I like the bit of personality that the hip-hop infused playlist brings to the place. Feels like modern day meets traditional sushi. Exec Chef Trent Harris was our private dining chef and he was so easygoing and downright funny. He also gave us a small bonus course as we were celebrating our engagement.“

“Hibachi Ninja is hands down the BEST! We had them cater a company event for over 250 people, and they absolutely killed it.

The food? Incredible. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and cooked right on the spot. You could see how much pride they put into what they do, from the quality of the ingredients to how beautifully everything was prepared. People are still talking about how good it was!

The team was amazing too. Professional, organized, and super fun. They handled such a big crowd with no problem at all and made sure everyone was taken care of. And the chefs didn’t just cook they put on a whole show. It turned dinner into an experience, which made our event even more special.

If you’re on the fence about booking them …do it! Whether it’s for a small gathering or a huge event, Hibachi Ninja delivers. I can’t thank them enough for making our night such a success.“

“Omakase? More like Omaorgasm because that’s what it sounded like every time 8 adults was given the next course or dish. Every time we took a bite of whatever Yun gave us we closed our eyes and sat back in our chairs and started moaning. Hell I don’t think I’ve heard my wife moan that much before but then again I don’t think I’ve moan that much either. Needless to say we can’t wait to come back and try it again and again and again...Mmmmmmm oooooooooo mmmmmmm lol“

“I went there today to try the food since I wanted to get some Chinese food and I haven’t been to north lake mall in a long time.

When I entered the lady in front waved at us to go to her. She is a very nice lady, patient and overall great customer service.

All the food was fresh, hot, and tasty. The portions and price of the food were very good too. I got Mongolian chicken which was very good, fried rice and greens beans as well which were also very good. She let me try the peach drink which was very refreshing and good.

I recommend if you’re in the area for some good Chinese food, please come support and try it!“

“You can never go wrong with Ru San's. Went here for a solo date just to get out, and I loved every bit of my meal. The inside has changed since I last visited, but it's kept its beautiful aesthetic nonetheless. The food was good, as always, wish I could buy an entire pot of their Miso Soup 😭 their Miso Soup has alwaysssssss been bomb!!!“

“Fantastic food and service! 2.5 miles from our house!!!“

“This place is located in the Hub food court. It is connected to Hyatt Regency & Marriott Marquis through the Skywalk. We came every night of our stay & it was always fresh & the staff was great. The Dream Crab and Peachtree rolls were our fave! We also had the Dragon roll, miso soup & the sesame chicken. The price was about $10 per roll. It is amazing & prices are great!! Closes at 7pm! Must visit when in Atlanta!“

“the atmosphere is great and the food is awesome“

“9/2025- had to update this review, we have always loved this place but feel like it’s been going down hill a lot. Tonight we order delivery and the shrimp lomein was so fishy and gross and the sweet and sour chicken is usually white meat and this time it was mixed and just gross with so much sauce it was soggy. We will not be returning since we just threw out $50 in food ugh!

5 yrs ago—We love coming here, the food is always so good!“

“nothing short of awesome...food ..and service“

“This place is fabulous. I will definitely visit again on my next trip 😊“

“This teriyaki joint is becoming one of my go to spots! Food is consistently good, fast service, reasonable price and well portioned. I get the chicken teriyaki with shrimp. I’ve gotten their tofu teriyaki and that is also bangin. It’s simple, they don’t have a big menu and don’t need one. Go for the teriyaki. If you have kids they have a very well priced kids teriyaki as well.“

“We've been making our way through Halidom Food Hall and tonight's new try was Wasabi Sushi & Ramen. It did not disappoint! All the dishes were beautifully presented. Unfortunately, we dug in before remembering to take pics, so please take that into account.

First, the staff was very welcoming, helped explain and recommend items, and said please and thank you, which I appreciate. A+ for service.

I had the steak hibachi and it was delicious - packed with steak and loads of mixed veggies. Salty, savory, sweet, soy goodness! Hubby and son split some California rolls and a tuna poke bowl, all were excellent. My son mentioned that the tuna bowl was loaded with fish. We also had some gyozas dumplings and they were super yummy too.

As for the price, it's a food hall, so let's be honest, they are never cheap. But considering the food and service were excellent, and I supported a family run business in my community - it was worth it and I'll be back.

Highly recommend!“

“Great place at the Cumberland mall. Service was so warm and friendly. A shoutout to Carlos. He is a wonderful worker and truly cares for this job and it shows. The food portions are huge, we had to take some home. Very fresh and hot and we will be back.“

“Makimono is easily one of my new favorite sushi spots in Atlanta. The food is fresh, the rolls are creative, and everything comes out fast. I loved the vibe — tucked inside Krog Street Market, it’s the perfect mix of chill and stylish. The staff was friendly and on top of everything, and the presentation of each dish was on point.“

“The food was amazing and the he environment was very friendly.“

“Best chicken I ever had. The service was fantastic and every dish was delicious. The desserts were amazing.“

“I stop by HibachiMan every time I’m in the area. The Japanese-style hibachi, not your typical Chinese fried rice, along with their homemade secret sauces, is absolutely amazing. My kid even uses HibachiMan’s sauces on everything at home!“

“We love this place. We come in regularly and they always have great service for my family. They especially cater to my little one who LOVES the udon noodles. We even order to have our meal ready when we get there. Circle sushi and circle noodle has to be one of our favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Thank you for always making our experience great!“

“This place is always a stellar meal. The wait staff is cool and polite, the food is always amazing. I eat here frequently- the food is consistently good and high quality, which is a requirement for a sushi spot since they serve the raw fish. Yum, yum! Try the sushi burrito!“

“This place is my go-to anytime I'm near the area. The price is right, and the food is so freaking good. I just had teriyaki shrimp and chicken, and it was fantastic!
Definitely recommend this place if you want your hibachi fix without hibachi prices!“

“I've been going here for over 20 years. The food is always very fresh, delicious, and the presentation is outstanding. The service is friendly and always super attentive! Huge variety on their menu - plenty for the non-sushi lover too. But come for the special rolls...they are some of the most creative you'll see anywhere!“

“I love dinning at this restaurant, always a great place to get delicious food with friends and family. Mrs. Chen always makes me feel like a king.“

“The service my family and I get here is superb! We have our favorite employee who we now call “Auntie” and she always knows what each of us order and ensures that we get quality service! I have tried other Sarku restaurants and nothing compares to the service I receive at the Lenox location.Takeout: Yes“