31 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kansas City

“Our party of 7 went tonight to celebrate the youngest kiddo turning 19. We were promptly greeted upon walking in and the hostess was very polite. Our server greeted us and handed us menus as we sat down. He was full of smiles and very polite. He had his hands full as we kept asking questions and ordering drinks and appetizers. He did it all with courtesy and again, lots of smiles. Our cook was incredible. He didn't like talking much but he always had a smile on his face and told our daughter Happy Birthday. They came out with a drum and sang to her and everyone clapped and wished her a Happy Birthday. What an incredible experience!! We will def be back! OH!!! Several sushi rolls were ordered as well and ALL of the food was delicious. 0 complaints!! Thank you all for making our daughter's birthday dinner a hit!!!!“

“Went in for my first date with my boyfriend. Got the caterpillar roll, godzilla roll, some nigiri, crab rangoon, dumplings, and miso soup. Amazing food with a clean environment and friendly staff! They even provided complimentary sake and dessert since we had ordered the ice cream mochi and some hot sake. 10/10 will be back to smash more food and make more fun memories! ❤️“

“Delicious Japanese food, very friendly and helpful service. Sam's food is great!!“

“This place hands down. has the best of the best and the freshest food. #1 in kcmo kata nori for me is a number 1 pick..“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at akoya Omakase, and it was one of those rare restaurant experiences that reminds you how special thoughtful hospitality and craftsmanship can be.

From the moment the meal began, it was clear that every dish was created with intention. The level of detail and care that goes into each course is remarkable—every bite felt deliberate, balanced, and beautifully composed. You can truly see and taste the thoughtfulness behind the menu, from the way ingredients are paired to the precision in preparation and presentation.

What stood out most to me was how much pride the team takes in their work. The experience feels personal rather than transactional, and that level of care is something you don’t encounter everywhere.

Akoya Omakase isn’t just serving sushi; they’re creating an experience built on respect for ingredients, technique, and guests. It’s the kind of place where passion is obvious in every course.

I’m incredibly excited to see what the future holds for them. If the dedication and creativity I experienced are any indication, I have no doubt they’ll continue to grow and thrive. Restaurants like this deserve success, and I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“I’ve been on a search for consistently good sushi in the northland and this is easily the best place I’ve been! Great prices, the specialty rolls come with 8-12 pieces and great service. My husband got the steak teriyaki and it was very tender and delicious. This will be the spot we keep coming back to for sure!“

“Jun’s is hands down the best sushi in the city, maybe the world. We love to visit the sushi bar on quiet week nights when it’s less busy and just let the chef serve whatever he wants to! We love the beautiful presentation and amazing fish and trying all the cool things they come up with. We’ve been enjoying Jun’s for over ten years and have always had amazing experiences.“

“I found this place 2 years ago as a quick lunch with a friend who is pescatarian . We definitely found a gem because we’ve been coming here ever since. Their lunch specials are pretty reasonable and you get a lot of food. Brought my daughter for dinner tonight and she loved it. We recommend the caterpillar roll and the spider roll.“

“Came with our 4 and 6 year old. We LOVED it!!! Had to order more ramen for the kids they ate it so fast. Everything we had was amazing and service was top notch.“

“Amazing experience the sushi was wonderful and the train of food kept coming great service will be back“

“A good selection of Korean and Japanese food. The bento boxes are a great option for lunch. It is a nice, warm atmosphere and not loud. You order at the counter. The menu on the wall behind the counter can be hard to read for those of us who need glasses.“

“So fun! Loved the diversity of food choices! The staff were so friendly and accommodating to our large party!“

“What a great discovery! This is real Japanese food that is not sushi. It has that authentic Tokyo vibe and it is 100% delicious. I can't wait to return and try more of the food. The only improvement I can think of is the option for some sort of hot drink like Japanese style tea or coffee. Can't wait to return!“

“Fabulous as always, had the ginger salad, edamame, and hibachi chicken and steak. The service is always perfect, and they have a lot of appetizers on sale until 6:00 p.m. for happy hour, along with drink specials.“

“Sushi is always fresh and delicious.“

“I got the spicy crab roll, fried godzilla roll, and crab rangoons. Absolutely amazing flavor! Fresh rangoons and fresh rolls. Only took about 15 minutes for the crab rangoons and 10 minutes for the rolls. They give you about 10 pieces for the godzilla. About 6 pieces for the spicy crab. Great prices too!“

“Great place, atmosphere, doing it again! #RushTraining“

“Kenny, our server was so awesome. He honestly made the experience along with the other teammates as well who brought out our food! When I walked in, even the host knew who I was with already, which made me feel very warm!!! I'm so glad I had my birthday experience here and I would recommend others going as well. The crab apple sushi roll was so good and I loved the sake cocktail along with the margarita cocktail. The scallops were phenomenal as well overall I enjoyed my whole experience 10 out of 10 and I will be back!!!!“

“Ordered the sushi Bento with pork gyoza, miso soup, and Chinese jasmine tea. My sister and I left stuffed! There was not a single thing we got with our boxes that missed. The interior lighting is perfect and location is in a fun part of the city. The staff is very welcoming and professional. Highly recommend for tasty Japanese food in downtown KC. I'm on the fence if I wanna order the ice cream mochi as I write this. Maybe next time... this place claps.“

“The sushi rolls are too notch and the crab Rangoon and edamame apps are tasty! Great service and atmosphere! Dulce’ is a great and attentive server!!“

“Chuck is our favorite server. Everything is great here. We eat here every 2 weeks at a minimum.“

“By far the best sushi place in the Northland. I've eaten here for years and have never been disappointed with the food or service. The staff is very polite and courteous. After establishing myself as a repeat customer they began recognizing my number (when ordering over the phone) and remembering my favorite dishes. I wish them continued success and can't wait for my next visit.“

“We were glad to find Koji and his family again in this wonderful little restaurant! The food was exceptional . Koji and Miguel picked what we were served and we were not disappointed. Was like being at Nara only better . It's a great family owned restaurant. We felt like we were in our own kitchen being served by these wonderful people!“

“Best sushi I have found in all of KC, went to some recommended spots that were expensive, tiny portions, lack flavor and rice that was mush, always end up back at Me. Le's, I would eat here more but they take time off between lunch and dinner and my mid shift job has lunch at 2pm.“

“Great food and service! Delicious every time!“

“I wish they would thank their customers and not just our nice corporations But i do enjoy eating all the great food“

“Love this place BUT hate the televisions! Can you PLEASE update your TV’s, watching sports is impossible! Would love to have great food and enjoy a game.“

“First time here, good quality foods and large portions for fairly low dollars. We will return.“

“Drinks where great! I ordered a samurai and was very pleased with it. I'm not much the drinker however. What I am, is a enjoyer of shrimp. I ordered the Tokyo special that came with steak chicken and shrimp with fried rice and had a blast with it! The flavor was excellent! Can't wait to go back and have it again!“

“Fantastic food. Very fresh. We went for an early dinner and there was no wait. Robot cat is super cute. I cant wait to go back“

“We took our family there for the first time tonight and we loved it. It was such a great experience. They were very nice and accommodating to our 2 toddlers and 9 year old. The food was amazing and that’s a lot coming from me because I do not like Chinese, Asian, Japanese food at all. I loved this food and the crab Rangoon are the best I’ve had. We are definitely going back!!“