15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Fort Wayne

“Very busy Friday night, waited a little while to be seated. Plenty of staff on hand, the menu was explained quite clearly by our waiter. Service was quick, somethings took longer than others, but again it WAS busy. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant. Floors, tables were very clean. Would definitely recommend the Hot Jerry Roll.“

“This place is absolutely the best sushi place in Fort Wayne.. super authentic and fresh while other places in Fort Wayne can’t even compare… I challenge anyone who enjoys sushi to take the challenge!! Consistency and top quality bring me back again and again“

“From the fine Manhattan to the generous wakame and tasteful nigiri plate presentation, this was a find. Humble exterior, warm interior, and great service. We're only traveling through, so we don't know if this is the best kept secret in Fort Wayne.... But we're very glad we found it.“

“it genuinely does not get any better than this. fort wayne is undeniably lucky to have food this authentic“

“Never disappoints. Friendly staff and the food is delicious. A hidden gem in Fort Wayne.“

“Friendly staff and great food. The drinks were good too but the food.....yummy🥰☺“

“Nice hole in a wall place. Very good prices for what you get. Does have a bathroom. I got the philiadelphia roll and you get 6pcs with it. So good, really e joked it and dipping in spicy mayo makes it better. My powers got bowls bith and they loved it. Very filling. I also got the strawberry Bobby tea. It tastes like diluted strawberry and it also tastes like the milk is diluted. The pearls are not good. They taste like edible plastic. Over great experience, people are nice and would come back. I also want to mention the dumplings. Best I've ever had.“

“My wife and I had an eye doctor appointment, and we decided to check out Shoccu, which was a couple doors down. The restaurant was clean with a simple yet, very appealing wood theme throughout. Our waitress was awesome, and the food was too. Shame on me, I did not take any pictures of our food, but I can tell you it was an appealing presentation. The sushi rolls were amazing. I plan to go back for another round and get some pics. If you happen to be close by, put Shocco on the to-do list because bold savory flavors, crispy textures, and a full belly await you. Oh, as per the waitress, REAL WASABI! BONUS!
ADDED PICS, BECAUSE WE WENT BACK FOR ROUND TWO. SOOO GOOD!“

“We came to Koto Japanese Steakhouse for the hibachi experience, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The restaurant has that classic hibachi atmosphere, the sound of the grills going, and every table gathered around watching the chefs cook right in front of you. There's always something happening, whether it's the flames, the knife tricks, or everyone laughing together. It makes dinner feel more like an experience than just a meal. Our server was super friendly, and our chef was just as great, keeping everyone entertained while cooking.

The whole presentation was exactly what I was hoping for, but the real star of the night was the ribeye steak. It was cooked to a perfect medium, with a warm pink center that kept every bite incredibly juicy and tender. The outside had a nice sear, while the inside stayed buttery soft. As the chef cooked it on the flat top, the seasoning and soy sauce caramelized around the meat, creating this rich, savory flavor that coated every bite. It had just the right balance of salt, garlic, butter, and that signature hibachi flavor that keeps you reaching for another piece.

The whole experience was a lot of fun, but that ribeye is the reason I'd come back.“

“I got carry out after a rough shift at work and I’m not exaggerating when I say this was the best ramen I’ve ever had, I almost wanted to cry. It’s really good, and especially hits the spot when you’re tired. It saves really well too, I’m eating my leftovers as I write this <3“

“The best in FW!! Much better than the others!“

“It was amazing my boyfriend love it“

“Great atmosphere & fantastic food! The live music on Friday night was awesome. Highly recommend.“

“Hands down my new favorite go to for my Asian food takeout!! The orange chicken and fried rice is the best I've had in a long time and the crab rangoons are so good! The service was great! Everyone was super friendly!“

“The staff was very polite very professional and food was amazing. I haven't had Teryaki chicken and rice in years as the one in my hometown closed. This one not only met my expectations but exceeded it! 10/10 recommend and will be back!! Already bragged to family that loves them as well! The price is more than it used to be when I was a kid but only by a few dollars and I was shocked. So still a very affordable price!“