28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wayland

“Excellent food, service and ambience, highly recommended!“

“Great sushi, particularly liked the Around the World roll if you’re in to salmon tempura.“

“Underrated!!
Service is so friendly and communicates very well on ETA on food and expectations.
I got the shrimp stirfry udon and my wife got the crazy maki, both incredible.
The udon is fresh and flavorful, and has a generous amount of small shrimp throughout the dish, no tails!! A lot of similar places around here give you maybe 4-5 medium shrimp, tails on. This was perfect and exceeded expectations. I'm not sure why I can't find how to add the photo I took of it to my review, once I do I'll add it asap.
The crazy roll was perfectly wrapped and presented well even for a ToGo box, and was delicious as well.

Definitely regret not finding this place sooner. A new favorite for us ♡“

“Great sushi Great service“

“Yama in Wellesley is one of those places that quietly steals your heart. Warm, family-friendly, and refreshingly unpretentious, it’s the kind of restaurant that makes you slow down, relax, and actually enjoy your meal.

First of all—bring your own wine. Not only is it welcomed, but they’ll open and serve it for you at no charge, which already feels like a small act of hospitality magic. 🍷

Now, the food: the Fire Dragon is a must—bold, flavorful, and just the right amount of exciting. The noodles are excellent, perfectly cooked, and comforting in that “I’ll be thinking about this tomorrow” kind of way.

One of the hidden charms of Yama is the seating at the back of the restaurant, where tables are carved into a cozy nook. It feels intimate and inviting, like you’ve discovered a secret corner meant only for those in the know. A perfect spot to linger, talk, laugh, and enjoy truly good food.

Yama is a hidden gem for locals, elegant without trying, fun without being loud, and consistently satisfying. A place you return to not just for the food, but for how it makes you feel—welcome, relaxed, and already planning your next visit. 💫“

“I got takeout from here today and it was amazing. The prices are really reasonable for the quality you get. The fish was super fresh, cut perfectly, and tasted incredible. The miso soup was rich and flavorful - definitely the best I’ve had in a long time. I ordered the sushi dinner and couldn’t be happier with it. This is for sure going to be my new go-to spot for sushi!“

“Delicious food and clean environment and friendly people here“

“The food was outstanding ,passion fruit margarita was as good as the food we ordered. The inside was very cozy and clean, our waiter was very polite , quick to attend and very professional. Great place to enjoy with friends and family , definitely coming back soon!“

“Excellent Poke bowls. Lots of options to choose from including diced mango and avocado is included! Great addition to the Burlington food scene.“

“We enjoyed the omakase dinner at Akame restaurant. The restaurant is ultra small, just 6 seats during each seating so there plenty of opportunities to chat with chef and watch him create our dinner. I enjoyed creative combinations of flavors and textures. I loved all the fish offering, however my favorite turned out to be the four gras served on crispy rice crispies topped with yuzu jam and chocolate. Heavenly!
The restaurant is hidden away in an alley off Mass ave. We parked right in front of it, but did not see it, because the only sign is a black writing on the door which we could not see due to reflections. For reference, it is next to Fruitee Yogurt, which has bright signage.“

“Always a surprise when we go there, every dish is like an art piece. The only thing I would improve is the service.“

“Cute place with a good selection expected at a Sushi restaurant. Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service. Plenty of parking around the restaurant as well

Vegetarian options: Vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu, and the menu has an okay amount of them to appease the vegans in your party.“

“Now that Oga's is closed, Nori Sushi is our favorite sushi in the area. The presentation is beautiful and everything is fresh and tastes amazing. The torched yellowtail special (middle row with the tiny lime slices) was especially outstanding. The truffle toro roll (not pictured) is also amazing. I hope they do well and stay around-it’s an unexpected location at the mall.“

“Best sushi and great service.“

“Let's just say when it comes to Sushi... I'm hard to impress. This place however did just that! Hands down worth going to and experiencing! Thank you for the delightful food Crazy Stone!“

“Our take out dinners tonight were SO good! The filet was absolutely delicious and the goyza was best I’ve had. Everything was cooked perfectly everything was packed so nicely and obviously tons of effort went into each detail. You guys did a fantastic job.“

“Loved the food, the service, great place 🙌🏼“

“Fresh, clean and authentic. Incredible menu. You won't be disappointed.“

“Ordered the Wonton Soup and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place.“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“Sarku is a long standing chain of quick service Japanese food usually found within malls, as this location is found within the Natick Mall.

The food comes out efficiently, with little wait time for their best sellers as they have multiple staff operating and cooking the food.

The food is quite basic, but for the price it serves well to eat and enjoy. The Chicken Teriyaki sauce is quite good, and you can request extra sauce to be put on the rice or vegetables. They also serve sushi here, but the sushi was just pretty average.“

“My boyfriend and I love it here! When the staff learned it was his birthday they went all out with taking care of us. The staff are so kind and want you to enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Always loved the Sushi there, until yesterday when I got extra protein with my rolls in the form of a cock roach. Sorry Hanto you'll have to clean up your kitchen before I come back.“

“Food was delicious! Loved everything I tried!“

“I have consistently enjoyed the many orders my family has placed here. They are fast and convenient. Stow is lucky to have this as our only Chinese/pan-Asian restaurant.

If you want spice, order the authentic Sezchuan style dishes and make sure to order rice with them. Their American style Chinese dishes are all as good as any other American Chinese options I have ever had. Their house specials are a favorite. Their crab rangoons hit the spot and are generous quantity for the cost.

Don't use a delivery service for any restaurant in Stow or you will be disappointed. This is part of the Stow experience. Order pick up and you'll be fine.“

“Great food, great cocktails, friendly service. All the beef dishes are very tender. Avocado shrimp with macadamia nuts is a must try. I’ve never been disappointed by anything I ordered. Best hot and sour soup around, I have it every time I come here.“

“Love this place. I needed a sushi restaurant once I moved to Framingham and this spot is the best. Great drinks and food“

“This was our second visit and both times the food was AMAZING!!! Amy was our waitress and was attentive, friendly and super nice!!! The chef was very busy but still took a moment to check in with us. We travel here from Cape Cod and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!!“