50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Brookhaven

“It's been a long time...I've missed you all.Stopped by The One while taking care of a Honey-Do list that involved stomping around near where we previously lived. Impromptu date day with the missus.We had the Chanel Replica and Double Decker Rolls with Shrimp Fried Rice.I enjoyed the "Dive In" Cocktail with my lunch and present company.We came during lunch and it wasn't packed. Thr food was delicious, our server was extremely gracious as was a woman that may be the owner/manager.The price point is one where I'd suggest you come ready with your disposable income, but everything is WELL worth the costs. Not a budget breaking experience, but you def shouldn't come here with rabbit ears.All in all, I highly recommend The One and when you stop by, tell them I sent you. They don't know me, but this is how things get better for us all.“

“Loved everything about this omakase tasting menu! The staff was incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. The cocktails were also creative and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!Parking: Parking is available for free in the adjacent garage.“

“O-ku has wonderful sushi! Out server, Brittany, went above and beyond for our daughters birthday. Super friendly, a complimentary appetizer and mochi for dessert! Amazing. It is SO COLD inside, so prepare for that!! Otherwise a wonderful spot with great food.“

“Everything was good just not outstanding. For the price I need outstanding food. Also the waiter Mark seemed to just be interested in up selling. Felt inauthentic but service was good. Not sure I will be back was good to check out and see if it was worth the 4.7 stars and for me it was not. I love sushi and have it in many cities. I don't need to comeback. Off to find a great sushi place next time I am in town.“

“Had a special dinner date here for my birthday! They made me feel so special with such a gorgeous interior and attentive service. The food was the most incredible I ever tasted and that omakase was actually so filling. They were generous with quality and portion everything was amazing!! I definitely recommend the A5 NY Strip aburi and the Martini with the caviar bump!“

“The food was great and the service was exceptional. Compared to Hayakawa, Mujo seems to have a bit more of a modern take. The ambience was moody and the restaurant was constantly buzzing with conversation and laughs. I loved the presentation, the staff, and the quality.“

“Really special experience, unmatched in Atlanta. Pricey, obviously, but it almost transcends dining.The food quality can't be overstated. Sake recs were top notch. The kind of "above and beyond" service you only get at a place like this. The chef is so personable and engaging.“

“We had a wonderful time and everything was delicious. Thank you to Selena and Chef Tim for the fantastic service. We will definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: Asked about allergies right as we were seated and made sure everything was prepared and checked properly.“

“Ate here tonight! Such a cute & decently priced place. The appetizer (spicy cheese karaage) I got was absolutely delicious and the matcha cheesecake was perfect. I can’t wait to come back again! Our server wasn’t the most present but it was quite busy (even on a Wednesday night).Parking: You can pay to park in a nearby lot but can get it validated!“

“My husband and I love this place! The sushi here is unique and top notch! The ambiance is low-lit, almost speakeasy-ish. We always get the legally blonde and a star is born. You have to get a star is born. It’s delicious. Mama Mia is also really good.Lychi martini is their best drink in my opinion.Sticky toffee cake for dessert.You can never go wrong here.They never miss.“

“Have been getting COVID-19 omakase with Yasu! And I cannot recommended it enough! Every single little detail is not missed even though it is take out. By far one of the best Omakase take in Atlanta currently for it’s price. The amount of food is easily 2-3 times the other omakase and yet the same quality. ❤️“

“I'm not sure how this does not have a higher rating - we landed here on a time crunch, after trying to visit another establishment that was not moving fast. We are so glad we tried Salaryman! Great, welcoming staff, chill atmosphere, and delicious food. The rock shrimp app was perfect, my guava cocktail amazing, and our main meal absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“Having tried thoroughly enjoyed our omakase experiences at Mujo and Hiyakawa we have been trying to find other similar experiences in Atlanta. I am happy to report that Brush's omakase did not disappoint. The service was outstanding. Both the servers and the chef spent generous amounts of time talking with us and making sure we had everything we needed/wanted.We did the 16 course menu and it was the perfect amount a food and I would say it is a better value when compared to Mujo or Hiyakawa. I would say the atmosphere sits in between those two. Mujo having a very chill comfortable vibe and Hiyakawa being more like a museum and culinary course. At Brush you get a more chill vibe and can get as little or as much information you want to the meal. I would also say that Brush is much less overbearing on the rules than either Mujo and Hiyakawa which was very nice.The quality of the fish and dishes were amazing. Brush has a unique rice and some unique presentations that the other places don't have. All things considered I think Brush my be the best overall place (accounting for price, comfort and experience).The only draw back of the omakase experience for me is the the space in not an intimate as the other spots I have mentioned. You can definitely tell you are in Buckhead.“

“Party of 8, we had a private room right at the front desk. The foods were amazing. The menu is very extensive, love the colorful photos. The dishes came out just like the photos. We tried everything. Fishes were high quality. Rolls were great. Vegetables tempura were very good, the shrimp tempura was average. The soft shell crab salad was a favorite, so was the toro. Desserts were awesome. 2 thumbs up.“

“I personally LOVED this place. Everything we ordered from appetizers to rolls to desserts were all a delight! I usually don't lean towards sushi rolls, but these are some of the best I've had! The garlic pepper toro roll and the 24k roll were both 5/5 stars! Everything we ordered we loved! The desert here is amazing as well! Service was good and attentive, parking here is Valet only so keep that in mind!“

“Celebrated my sister's birthday here, and they certainly made it special. The whole restaurant sang her happy birthday and they brought her complimentary Mochi ice cream. Everything we ordered was amazing! All the fish was so fresh and the Okonomiyaki was to die for!! Will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“After a few visits to Katana, I have to say that the service and food quality has been consistently wonderful. The sushi is fresh and beautifully prepared & presented. The cooked items are cooked to order and have been delicious. The waitstaff is always welcoming, friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is comfortable & nicely decorated. We look forward to each of our return visits.“

“We were craving for sushi and decided to try this well-established restaurant that has been around for 30+ years. It was a very cute place tucked behind a shopping plaza. For appetizers we got the shrimp teriyaki and the Kara-Age chicken, which was the perfect starter while we waited for our entrees. For entrees we got the salmon sashimi, spicy tuna roll, caterpillar roll and the sukiyaki dinner. The sukiyaki dinner came with salad, miso soup and a bowl of rice. The salmon sashimi was extremely fresh and melted in my mouth. The servings were very generous and we did not leave hungry. The owner/staff were very nice and treated us like family.“

“I wish I could give it even more than 5 stars.This restaurant has been time-tested by us and we will return here again and again! The employees are always friendly and try to do everything in their power to ensure that customers enjoy their time! The food is excellent, as usual.“

“This was my first time eating Japanese food that did not come on my plate after a show. So I’m a little uncultured. ??‍♀️However, I will say that I really enjoyed this food. I don’t know if it’s authentic or not so don’t look for my review to symbolize that. But I felt like everything was very flavorful. I would return. I got the gingeryaki bowl. I also tried the Yuzu drink. Not sweet enough for me but I would try another drink for sure. Jenny was helpful.“

“I've been in here a few times for late night cocktails and small bites. I haven't had a bad thing yet. The cocktail menu is lovingly crafted by the in-house bartenders. They're more than happy to explain their methodology and engage you in conversation. It's a fairly small location and the skewers are grilled right in front of you. A very neat spot in the Virginia Highlands were stopping in“

“We had a party of 4 for dinner at 7:45 pm on Monday, 3/25/24. We were seated right away. Plenty of parking. Quick service. Very chill, especially on a Monday night. I wore leggings and sneakers—very casual.We all split 2 appetizers and 7 rolls and it was the perfect amount of food. We could’ve gotten away with only 1 appetizer. We got Gyoza and Edamame, which were both great. For sushi, we got New Paige, Lambada, Pink Lady, Geisha, Tiger Eye, Home Depot, Super Crunch. The New Paige was definitely our favorite. The only one I personally wouldn’t get again was Tiger Eye. But seriously, everything was amazing.It came out to $32 per person, which is super reasonable. We all agree that we can’t wait to go back! Highly, highly recommend!“

“We got the organic mushroom hibachi plate... and it was PHENOMENAL. man oh man. Just excellent. After walking around the shops, we decided to get some more Hippie Hibachi to take home. We live in Riverdale... I wish this place was closer, I'd be going all the time. The man made the food so fast each time, and he was super pleasant. I can't wait till next time.“

“Very solid sushi choice! We sat on the patio which had a very lovely koi pond along with a pellet machine to feed the fish! The interior looked very cute too. We split edamame which was decent. For entree, I got the Crispy Soy Roll which was amazing!! Great quality and flavor. My friend got the tofu appetizer and hibachi rice. The portions were huge! We also did ginger side salads and they were the biggest side salads I have ever gotten. You definitely get bang for your buck with everything. To drink I got wine and she did the sangria. It was too sweet for my liking but perfect for her. Service was admittedly a bit slow and there were some errors, but everyone was very kind, especially the front desk hostesses who offered us some change to feed the koi fish! Overall this is a great option especially if you're looking for sushi.“

“First timer and the service, food and atmosphere were impeccable. This place is very good and everyone was so friendly and courteous. For everything you get, the prices were reasonable as well. Will be back and I highly recommend this place. ?“

“We felt like Chinese food today and came to visit. Unknowingly, until we pulled up, it was my 2nd time here. We ordered the house lo mein, crispy half duck, hunan calamari, and tempura calamari and veggies. That lo mein?!.... omg so good! ? the crispy duck is always good. My son ordered the 2 calamari dishes and barely ate them. His most complaint was about the tempura calamari, he said it taste like fried air... so no seasoning. I liked the tempura veggies with the yum yum. And the hunan was good too. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice. Not a lot of people so we got our food fairly quick.“

“Now this is how you do sushi! I booked the lunch omakase for a birthday gift to myself and it did not disappoint. From the moment you walk in the door, the service is great. The hostess was extremely nice and helpful. She explained everything and when it came to add on she was informative and not pushy. The space is super cute. There is the food bar where the chef is making the sushi. There is also a smaller bar in the back. In the middle is a sitting area with a couch and chairs. The music matched the experience. You can tell this was well thought out. The food! The best sushi I have ever had. The flow of the menu was perfection. From the refresher to the dessert. At the end the chef made sure to talked to each customer and ask about their experience. I can not wait to go back. Run , don't walk, to try this place out. You will fall in love with sushi.“

“Ru Sans is a ever evolving restaurant. The relatively new ownership has only improved an already great quality restaurant that has more of a friendly neighborhood feel. It has traditional Japanese sushi but many American friendly additions have been made over the years to the menu. I recommend it now more than ever.Parking: The Tower Place parking deck is paid parking but Ru Sans validates for 2 hours free“

“This place reminded me of the izakayas I visited in Japan - same interior decor, style, and of course, the food! The okonomiyaki with noodles was delicious. Others in the group I went with enjoyed their ramen and skewers as well. The Izeko jelly sparkling sake (yuzu) was delicious and refreshing. They didn't have the yuzu chuhai I originally wanted but offered orange instead...and I was handed half an orange and a citrus juicer to prep it myself which was an entertaining experience. Wasn't quite the yuzu chuhai or highball I loved while I was in Japan but the other food and drinks were great! There is a separate alcove in the front for groups that requires shoes to be taken off. There is plenty of parking available as this restaurant is located in a little plaza of sorts.“

“Our first dining experience here. We felt like we were eating in a cherry blossom garden. Fresh fish and flavor combinations we haven’t seen before. Lots of choices, beautifully plated. Everything we ordered was delicious and the staff is very attentive and nice. Can’t believe this gem has been in the middle of Sandy Springs for several years and we just found it. They also have a large outdoor patio that we will try on our next visit, soon.“

“They fixed it when I went back to get a refund.I ordered vegetable pho with tofu. I might as well have ordered veggies only because there was barely any tofu. I asked if this was the correct serving size for tofu and they said yes. I’m not ever coming back to this restaurant. For the same price, you get more at Pho 24 across the street. I should’ve went there instead of trying something new.“

“I enjoy the traditional bento lunch here. It is exactly what you expect. I will add a Maki roll, soup or agadeshi tofu to mix it up a bit. Service is cool. Izakaya vibes. Great lunch meeting spot.Parking: Small parking lot behind the restaurant. Other than that, good luck!“

“This place was so good. The menu is HUGE, but you call when you're ready, so there's no pressure to rush through it. But I recommend looking ahead of time because you only have 2 hours once seated. My friends and I ordered several dishes and shared them family style. I highly recommend this so that you can try more things.“

“Alex was our bartender and he, alone, was AMAZING, let alone the cocktails he was serving!! The Yuzu was INCREDIBLE. 12/10 recommend! ??? The food sushi was perfect, we had zero complaints. SO GOOD! And fast service! But the cocktails are 1009% what sets this pace (once/if you get in) apart! SO. SO good!!!idk if I would have ordered the Yuzu without Alex convincing me that I would love it, and THANK GOODNESS I listed because DAYUUUM!??????“

“This place was amazing. The customer service was great. The food came out hot and fresh. The food size portion is nice. Our kids(3&8) are picky eaters but surprisingly loved the calamari and sushi. They have been asking to go back, which we will. You will not be disappointed.“

“Great place for Thai. Restaurant is close to my office, so I have had lunch there quite a few times. Lunch service is fast and never overcrowded for lunch. Prices are in line for the area and may seem a little high but not for the Emory location.“

“Ever since my daughter took me to Hibachi Grille, I keep wanting to go back. The food is delicious and the staff are all nice and professional. The best place for Asian food in Georgia. I advise for every one to at least tey this place once and I can promise you is that u wont be disappointed“

“This is a legit sushi house. I've been to Japan several times and I can tell you this is an authentic family owned and run, mom&pop sushi shop. Always delicous and they are super courteous and friendly. If you are looking for a 'bar scene' this is not it. Just really great food in a quaint and quiet environment.“

“Stopped in for dinner on vacation with my wife and two children. We were all incredibly impressed. We had the calamari, fried rice, and a few rolls; all of them were excellent. Teddy was fantastic at making suggestions and made the experience even more enjoyable.“

“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.“

“I have been living in Atlanta for 7 months and I have been getting circle poke every week without missing it. Everything about that place is amazing. They also have the best kimchi I’ve ever had. The only thing that I would like them to add would be cream cheese to their menu.“

“Staff is super friendly, which is a plus in Atlanta. Food is superb absolute quality. No cutting corners in this establishment. My toddler literally finished his plate, which says a lot. Prices are worthy of your hard earned ?. Stayed away because of the stigma of the old Chinese ghetto restaurant was nasty af. Crazy I am amazed by the new ownership.“

“I went here after a Braves game and from what I can remember (I had a few too many tequilas) it was sooo yummy. I got the spicy tuna sushi burrito and it was very spicy so be prepared. I won't lie my stomach was lowkey torn up the next day but sometimes sushi does that to me so idk fam. Overall it was good!“

“One of the best sushi spots in Atlanta. Quality fish and rolls, great friendly service with a smile. Quick service since it’s such a small spot. And they have gluten free options! Yay!Kid-friendliness: They were also accommodating for our child’s birthday party even arriving an hour prior to their lunch break“

“So, like, if you're looking for a super fun place to eat, Revolving Sushi & BBQ is where it's at! They have this crazy conveyor belt thingy with sushi that goes around, and you can just grab whatever looks yummy. And get this each table has its own little BBQ grill, so you can cook your own food too! It's like having a mini BBQ party right at your table. The vibe is awesome, perfect for hanging out with your buds and having a blast“

“Hands down the best sushi place - food and staff are awesome. Why did we wait so long to visit this place. We can't wait to return - one of the few places I brag about. The "Sandy Springs Roll" is outstanding. Kudos to the stafff“

“I really enjoy this place, but not a typical American Sushi menu. Has I wide array of menu options considering the size of the establishment. Only 2 servers usually, so don't be a princess. Place is small, might have to wait. Tonkatsu is delicious. Rolls are good.“

“Pretty good ramen with friendly and fast staff. Very clean environment. Costs are averaging for what you would pay for ramen. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. If you don't know what to order the tonkatsu black is always your safest choice.“

“The service was excellent, hostess gave us great recommendations for food. The food was delicious, I ordered the salmon bento box. Really nice atmosphere and would be great for just a group outing or date night. I e will definitely be back.“