29 Best Japanese Restaurants in New Orleans

“One of the best dining experiences my wife and I ever had. It is a true culinary delight that awakens your taste buds. Braiden was an excellent server who takes pride in his work and it shows! Thank you for a wonderful evening.“

“The menu is extensive, the sushi was excellent, the service was excellent, and extremely reasonable. A great place!“

“Such a chill atmosphere! Great service and amazing sushi!“

“Wasabi sushi exceeded all expectations! The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor—especially the Charlie Brown Row . The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, making the entire experience unforgettable. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Sushi and Sashimi creations of exceptional Flavor and Freshness! Cooked items are elevated fare. Yoshi is expert regarding preparation and selection of fresh product. I look forward to each visit! Servers are prompt, knowledgeable and sincere. Thank You, truly Ichiban!“

“This is my go-to spot for sushi in the city. While there are several more premium options for sushi, they come with premium price tags. None of them hold a candle to Origami in terms of value. The menu here is extensive, so it will be easy to find something for everyone in your party. The rolls are pretty standard, but all are good. Their nigiri in particular stands out for being excellent yet being almost half the price of some of the other more hyped sushi locations in the city. Their cocktails are great as well.“

“What an experience!
We met with some friends for the Omakase menu and it was well worth the cost. With this, you get 12 or 15 different sashimi options. Each were so delectable and tasted Ike the best quality. They presented about 3 of the 12 at a time so you were not overloaded with a big platter. Highly recommend if you like the raw type. Our server was fantastic and knew every single item that was placed on the table. Cocktails were so good as well and I recommend their off menu rum drink. Decor inside is cozy and modern but very inviting. Don’t sleep on the apps as well and you MUST get the Brussels! We will be back very soon!

P.S. catch happy hour for specials on Brussels and you better get the crispy rice trio!“

“Very popular modern style sushi & sake bar on Magazine. Happy hour menu with a handful of sushi items and cocktail specials. Good staff, friendly place, especially Ty, a consummate creative. It must be nationally renowned as there are a lot of celebrity-signed portraits.“

“This place is phenomenal! I couldn't believe how fresh and delicious this sushi is. I decided to pop in and grab a quick bite before meeting some friends. The owner is such a nice fellow. Everything was so clean and fresh! The sushi was so delicious I didn't want to put any sauce on it. Lol. The soy sauce was solid quality and the spicy mayo had just the right amount of kick. Top notch and I will definitely be back! I ordered the crab stick roll and tuna roll.“

“Took my partner to Yo Nashi for her birthday and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone for an unforgettable night—warm, elegant, and intimate without being pretentious. The service is always impeccable, and this night was no exception. Attentive without being intrusive, every course was introduced with care, and the staff made us feel celebrated the entire time. But let's talk about the food—absolutely extraordinary. Each dish was thoughtfully curated, balancing texture and flavor in a way that's both creative and deeply satisfying. The pairings elevated everything to a new level, blending beautifully with each course and showing the kind of intentionality that makes omakase so special. Drinks were on point, the atmosphere was just right, and the overall experience was pure magic. Highly recommend Yo Nashi for any special occasion—or honestly, any night you want to feel like you're treating yourself to something truly exceptional. Can't wait to come back.“

“This place is definitely improved. If you stayed away from it because you didn't like the old Chinese Tea Garden, give them another chance. They have an all you can eat menu at 25.99! You can't beat that. Also they have the best sushi in this part of town.“

“Great place to eat with kids!“

“The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection! ?
I really suggest the Ayam Goreng Bumbu and their Bento Box! I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. We’ll be back and try the hibachi ?“

“The food I had was awesome I really enjoyed the rice and the soft shell crab app.“

“Not sure what happened, I eat here at least twice a month. Today’s sushi (spicy tuna and spicy scallop) was absolutely terrible.“

“Love love love!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Ordered from Uber eats, didn't have high expectations but it was amazing!! The sushi rice was perfect! The rolls were fresco and delicious and they got or order completely correct!!“

“Food was amazing. Service was phenomenal! Everything was perfect and I can't wait to go back.“

“wonderful Cafe with delicious food 👏“

“At times, when you go to a restaurant and order from the hibachi menu, everything tastes just like the last hibachi food you ate, but the food here was amazing! Even their simple salad with ginger dressing was amazing. The server was quick and responsive and the chef was great.“

“The pork belly was delicious and so was the snowcrab salad! The sushi was super fresh and I was amazed at the prices. There were so many things on the menu that I wanted to try! The staff was great and the chef came out to check on us with each dish we ordered! I can’t wait to go back! (Plus it’s just up the street from me!)“

“Delicious food, filet was well seasoned and super tender. Teriyaki chicken was not dry and the sauce is amazing. Will definitely be a regular. ❤️“

“Good portions, friendly service, fresh!“

“The food is great and the service is good...provided you don't arrive within an hour of closing. If you do, you will likely be told they are out of rice, fish, water, etc. I waited tables through college and I get that people who come in 10 minutes before a restaurant closes are the worst, but the staff here shuts down seating earlier than anywhere I've ever known. If they truly don't want to conduct business after a certain time, then they should close an hour earlier or simply clearly post a house policy stating no seating past a certain time rather than lie to repeat patrons.“

“The whole experience was amazing!! Great food and wonderful service!!“

“OUTSTANDING food and service. Every bite was the perfect bite. do your taste buds a favor and go to Hushun NOW!“

“Only giving a 4 star on food, because we told them my dietary restriction and they brought out a roll they said could be modified with breading. The server was awesome and the chef came over to discuss so it ended up being okay, but this is soooooo very important to be clear if an item can be modified or not.“

“A day out with the kiddos, my eldest suggested Haiku and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The atmosphere was nice, waitress was extremely attentive, clean restrooms and we were able to enjoy a few parades literally blocks away. Definitely 5🌟“