9 Best Japanese Restaurants near Braselton

“Umami Tavern – Braselton

Stopped in on a whim and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The menu is huge—six full pages of sushi rolls alone, plus ramen, rice dishes, udon, lo mein, and plenty more. The drink selection is just as impressive, with beer, wine, sake, a variety of teas, and other options.

We only tried three items this visit, but we’ll definitely be back to explore more.

Pimp Daddy Roll:
Shrimp tempura and cream cheese, topped with avocado, spicy imitation crab, eel sauce, and crunch. This roll was made fresh and really delivered—crispy tempura, sweet eel sauce, and great texture throughout. Fantastic.

Crab Rangoon:
Fresh, hot, and a step above your typical Chinese takeout version. The sauce was especially good—more like a sweet chili sauce rather than the usual overly sweet red sauce.

Shrimp Fried Rice:
A solid, well-executed classic. The shrimp were fresh and perfectly cooked, the rice was tender and well-seasoned, and it included fresh vegetables and scallions. Simple and satisfying.

Overall, a great first visit with lots of promise. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.“

“Ninja Steakhouse in Braselton is one of those rare spots that’s always reliable and always delicious. My wife’s go-to is the steak (sometimes she adds shrimp), and I stick to chicken with double fried rice—they put bacon in the rice, and it’s amazing. We usually double up on the ginger salads because they’re that good. Sushi is a great starter here when we’re in the mood. Service is top-notch, and we’re usually seated within 5–10 minutes even on weekend nights. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Amazing noodles!! I will be coming back for food!!“

“Great food, good customer service and affordable price. we love the miso ramen, difinitely come back and highly recommended.“

“The restaurant was clean, and we were seated right away. Service was fast, and the wait staff were very attentive. I was slightly disappointed in the lunch menu, as it was your typical chinese menu entrees. They did have an extensive sushi menu, and the dinner menu offered a variety of different items. The food was good, portion sizes were average. Overall, not an exceptional experience, just average across the board.“

“Absolutely loved our experience at Toki! The hip, modern atmosphere immediately sets the tone, and the food more than lives up to it. We ordered the shrimp dumplings, sushi, and chicken hibachi—every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. On top of that, the service was excellent: attentive, friendly, and timely without feeling rushed. Highly recommend for a great night out and a delicious meal!“

“Been eating here since about 2004-2005. I love this place. We no longer live in Winder, but we drive 30 minutes to get there. To me this is the best! My favorite place! ❤️😊“

“i’ve been here several times now for different occasions, and this place is one of my favorite hidden gems around! everything i’ve tried has been delicious. my favorite is the first love roll! the staff is always friendly and attentive. i recommend sushi heeya to anyone who asks where to get sushi around here. i also recommend celebrating birthdays here, specifically for the fried cheesecake!!“

“This restaurant has been loved by my family for years. They food always good and fresh. The serve is great.“