28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Erlanger

“Sake Bomb is a great little Asian Restaurant/Sushi Bar in Erlanger. We've been here a few times but it had been quite a while. They have quite a lot Asian dishes but on this occasion we focused exclusively on the Sushi. Among the one's we had were the Sunday Morning (my personal favourite), fire scallop, and the firecracker among others. They are all visually appealing and absolutely delicious. The chef really took a lot of care crafting flavours into every bite. I really can't recommend their Sushi highly enough. Also I know I mentioned this in earlier reviews but the restaurant looks so magnificent and really authentic to Japanese culture. The seating is very close quarters so I must mention that as it might be off-putting to some. All in all the Sushi was excellent, the service was good, and the place looked awesome. Fantastic experience.“

“I wanted to mention the cooks amazing work with the kimchi fried rice and the Tteok bokki! The kimchi fried rice was the perfect amount of “fishy” so call it sooo much flavor & the tteok bokki was cooked to perfection- each piece! Not too soft not too hard! Amazing tastes!“

“Best lil gem i discovered. Everything here is delicious, price is very fair for the quality and lil Hannah, made my night! Highly recommend this place!!!! Its my go to now for sushi and dumpling soup!“

“One team member said: "Cafe Mochiko is hands down one of the best Japanese bakeries that I have had the honor of trying. Everything is perfectly balanced regardless if you are a sweet or savory kind of person! The best part was my gluten free wife had some incredible options as well. The only thing that I wish is that I knew about them sooner. They are award winning for a reason and I highly recommend everyone to check them out!"“

“awesome clean food.... I love this place“

“We are wrapping up our meal after eating here for the first time. We absolutely loved it. We shared 4 meals and will be back again! Reservations are required as this is a quaint personal spot!“

“Perfect atmosphere, classy, elegant, awesome drinks, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. I love this place ❤️“

“The food is absolutely delicious. It is authentic. Love Love LOVE THE spicy kimchi Ramen. Definitely a hidden gem in Cincinnati and very affordable.“

“We were looking for recommendations for lunch after we went to the zoo. We had delivery from this place probably 5 years ago and it was so good. I talked to my friends about revisiting today and boy I'm so glad we did! Not only did we have super size portions, The food was fantastic! I recommend anyone taking a trip to the zoo to check out Ninja grill afterwards for lunch!“

“I have only gotten take out from Sake so I can't comment much on its service or atmosphere other than the very basics which were fine. The food has been delicious and very generous portions. The restaurant itself was clean. There is some outdoor seating in front. I don't believe there is any parking other than the paid street parking and I believe small parking garage.“

“We had great food and great service! Friendly, great suggestions. Regret that I did not get a pic of my beautiful eel dinner. We really enjoyed the whole experience.“

“Moving my reviews over from Yelp. We were in the area to visit our daughter at Miami. Originally published 11/5/18:

Out of towners note: this is a college sushi place. Basically right across the street from University of Cincinnati. What that means to you is the following:

1. Ridiculously inexpensive sushi
2. Really busy
3. Non-sushi items are pretty reasonable but not cheap
4. Appetizers and desserts are regular price
5. They have a format - screw with the format at your own risk

What's the format? Each diner gets an order sheet. Each order sheet results in a plate hitting your table. Combine orders and you'll still see a plate hit your table - one plate. Order all willy-nilly by telling your server what you want when he/she happens by and you'll see everything arrive on it's own plate and in no particular order. Don't fight it - just go with the flow.

As much as I enjoy sushi, the best bite of the night goes to Kid2's Galbi entree. Really tender, juicy beef short rib slices that must have been marinated for a really, really long time as they were so infused with flavor it was mind-blowing. Add in the gorgeous caramelization that took place when they were cooked over high heat and every bite was a masterpiece.“

“Jay Jay, you must work for the competition ! I've been a cook over 35 years. There's nothing unusual about the cleanliness that is a usual kitchen. They are not pretending to cook.. They're really making you something.. that makes a little bit of a mess. And a little wear & tear nothing unusual, jay jay, you lying. Food was good and the service was excellent. And they're especially generous, especially compared to the competition nearby.“

“We are on vacation and decided to try this place out. I would recommend 10/10. The chef was amazing. My grandkids have never been to a Hibachi place. The chef interacted with the kids as much if not more than the adults. Good was fantastic! Waitress was a little slow but the place was really busy. I will definitely visit if I am ever here again!“

“amazing food and service wish I could get over there more often“

“The food is always great. They have an all you can eat menu which is nice. I eat here often. 100% recommend 👍🏻“

“Best Chinese food in NKY! My favorite is the bourbon chicken and bang bang shrimp. My family loved it so much I had to come back and order more the next day. The staff is very nice and the building is very clean. Nice little trinkets for sale too. Will recommend to all my friends“

“The onigiri is phenomenal
Daruma is a little self serve shop of well curated delicious stuff. My teen & I love to stop here to grab onigiri and bottled drinks to take on picnics (or for them to eat in the car while examining how good they are)“

“The owner is such a kind woman! Please, community of Delhi and all over do continue to support such a generous business owner, mother, restaurant and community member with her restaurant growth and existence. I was blessed to formally meet her this evening. She had a beautiful story to tell and I just pray the community continues to eat there and pay it forward for people's children to be able to eat in uncertain times. My daughter was fed tonight and we are grateful and thankful for that. God bless you, your restaurant and family. The food was AMAZINGLY GOOD!♥️🙏🏽“

“Outstanding customer service. Wife and I and 1 year old grandson went to Fuji for wife's birthday dinner. Just as chef starts cooking my grandson gets ill (vomiting). Wife runs him to restroom and I get help from staff for floor. The staff assisted my wife with bringing her warm towels to clean him up bags to put dirty clothes into. Once we got him changed they helped us box our untouched meals and got us the check promptly. The staff went above and beyond to help us get our little guy cleaned and get our food prepped and out the door as we didn't want to upset other guests. My wife ate her meal at home and said it was great.“

“Best sushi within a driving radius! Ive tried sooo many things from here and everything had been phenomenal! I didnt think so many menu items could taste as good as everything has. This restaurants food is seriously mind blowing. The added bonus....all the staff are super friendly and easy to get along with. Down to earth atmosphere and a comfortable setting.“

“GO HERE, or ORDER TAKE OUT FROM HERE! I am struggling to find the adjectives that properly describe Joe Good flavors and preparation were of my meal. Top two of my favorite crab Rangoon anywhere, and the Noodle Soup with Flank Steak Stew was among the best in this country. Locals are so lucky to be close by! Thank you for the great meal.“

“We were there with our 2 kids and had an amazing dinner. The staff, the atmosphere and, the food were incredible!!!“

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

“Amazing Food Tasty Environment Great!!!“

“My wife and I just discovered a hibachi spot that's lit - Miyako Steakhouse and Sushi! Fair prices, fantastic food, and top-notch entertainment. I mean, it's been ages since I've been to a hibachi that actually entertains. And I'm not just saying that 'cause we had six tiny tornados at our table - every table was getting in on the fun. If you're in Crescent Springs, do yourself a favor and get on down to Miyako Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - it's our new go-to hibachi spot!“

“We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The atmosphere, service, and the food were top notch. Will definitely be back.“

“only went for dessert. but the rolled ice was great. only problem was it took 10-15 minutes for them to get one part of the order together.“