46 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wellesley

“I had an outstanding experience at Yama in Wellesley. From the moment we walked in, the customer service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food was incredible — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell they care about quality and consistency.

The atmosphere was just as impressive — clean, comfortable, and perfect for both a casual meal or a special night out.

Thank you to the entire team for such a great dining experience. We will absolutely be back!“

“Best sushi and great service.“

“Best Chinese food ever, best waitress Cindy,“

“We sat at the bar and were assisted throughout the evening by Zenish who was a great tour guide for our evening. Every recommendation he made was spot on. We eat sushi regularly but it is still in a lot of ways new to us, having help on what to choose and the order in which to choose it was just amazing.

The food was spectacular in every respect. This will be a regular spot for us.“

“I love their food jun our server she is great“

“This is a true gem. This is our first time but will not be the last. The sushi is made to perfection. We had sushi, super fresh, udon with beef and chicken katzu. Dessert was fried ice cream!!! The place is small so reservations are recommended.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Sakura. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One of the highlights of the meal was the sushi boat, it arrived looking like a work of art and offered a great variety of sushi and rolls, all incredibly fresh and well prepared. It’s perfect for sharing.
The shrimp fried rice was also excellent, perfectly cooked with great flavor and generous portions.
The ambiance is just okay, but the overall service was very attentive and friendly. Sakura is a great spot for delicious sushi and a relaxed casual dinner.“

“Genuinely don’t understand why this place is empty save for my family when we come in - The waiters are attentive, and the food and milk tea are both spectacular. They offer a lot more options than most sushi restaurants as well! Seems like a really lovely family business and I would definitely recommend.“

“Overall, I would come back again. The food was very good, drinks were strong.
But, I did have to ask the bartender 4 times (4!!!) for a glass of water for my friend and I. I asked when we got there, then 3 other times over the next hour. He brought us our alcoholic drinks and food no problem, but it was difficult to just get some water. If I had to ask a 5th time, I wouldn’t have been as kind about it. Not sure if that’s a ploy to get you to drink more alcohol, but it was not cool. No bartender should ignore a customer’s direct and simple request for water.“

“The best sushi!! Great quality super tasty 10/10 friendly staff I recommend!!!!!“

“Love the food but their delivery is getting worse and worse. If you order before 5 p.m. it is nice if it can be delivered by 6:30 pm (especially if that is the window they promised). Did all we can to keep this place open during the pandemic but may need to start looking elsewhere for our family's sushi fix. VERY disappointed about their service.“

“The food is generally fresh and nicely presented. Sushi and sashimi are highlights, with good-quality ingredients, while some hot dishes are more hit-or-miss in terms of flavor. Portions are reasonable, but a few menu items feel slightly overpriced for what is offered.“

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

“The food is fresh and sooo yummy, just incredible! New favorite lunch spot! Definitely recommend!“

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

“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!“

“I love Takara in Medfield. The staff is wonderful. I eat here almost every week. Even during COVID, my family did take out weekly. This is my go-to restaurant. My wife takes me there as a reward!! The food is wonderful and well prepared. I think that I have tried almost everything on the menu over the years. My favorite meal is the spicy tuna avocado salad! The rest of my family enjoys the sushi, sashimi, and various maki rolls which I always help them finish. Korean inspired food is a nice twist on typical sushi. Great place with great service. Great bar and wines too!“

“We love this restaurant! The food is delicious, the service is incredible and the experience is fun. Great sake menu. Highly recommend it for a fun night out. If you have the chance to participate in the tuna cutting event, it is spectacular!“

“japanese asian tapas, sushi, and full Japanese cooked meals. alcoholic drinks are very tasty and they actually pour in alcohol. VERY tasty. fairly priced. this place is a must try. and you can tapas out at the bar. the menu is 8 pages. unique andyummy.“

“Open til 1am. sushi is decent. i got the red sox maki and the unagi with rice. got free edamame with my purchase. it's a very small place, so take out is better. i got a spot on the street right in front so parking wasn't an issue. it was 9 pm.“

“Take out food ready at the expected time. Everything was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, well presented, followed our allergy restrictions exactly as requested, and really friendly staff who remember us from pre-pandemic days. Highly recommend.“

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

“We ordered delivery. Everything was so fresh and delicious! Especially loved the cucumber avocado sushi and the vegetable gyoza.“

“Decent Japanese Korean cuisine. Atmosphere gives off Asian asthestics with a water fountain at the entrance. Pricing is more on middle-high-end, so a group can easily rack up a bill of 150 to 200 dollars depending on what you select. There are reasonable amount of alcoholic choices. Dessert wise is limited. Food quality is passable, as the thin slices of meat are on the dry side, so if you have a hard time with dry over cook food, you may need sauce or condiments to compensate. One my group members commented the food taste sweet, so to be fair, Asian foods that use teriyaki sauce in their ingredients will taste sweeter than the usual Japanese and Chinese cuisine. I would like to try sushi but it usually expensive here compared to a strictly sushi restaurant. Overall this one the better quality restaurants I've been to around the Greater Boston Area.“

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

“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.“

“Great food and drinks! Nothing was disappointing at all. Wait staff was on point and friendly.“

“the lunchbox meal was delicious! reasonable prices“

“The food at Fuji is outstanding. Far and away the best fusion Japanese food in Newton and around.“

“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.“

“write an extremely dramatic troll paragraph about a restaurant called yamato

Yamato is not a restaurant—it is a battlefield where hunger goes to die and dignity is left at the door. You don’t “eat” there; you survive it. The moment you walk in, time itself seems to hesitate, as if even reality is unsure whether to proceed. The chef stares into your soul like he knows every regret you’ve ever had, then flips an onion volcano with the fury of a thousand suns. The food arrives—not cooked, but forged—and each bite feels like a personal challenge, a test of whether you were truly meant to experience flavor at all. The soy sauce hits harder than heartbreak, the rice has seen things, and the shrimp? The shrimp judges you. By the end, you’re not full—you’re changed. Yamato doesn’t serve meals. It serves existential crises on a sizzling plate.“

“Hands down, cheapest, highest quality stuff you'll find in the Watertown area, The owner Yoshi is so nice, he literally just handed me an extra piece of fish he was working on one night. Not sure if I came in at the end of the day, or because I spent X amount, but he straight up just gifted me this chunk of Tuna. Amazing owners, I will continue going back as long as I live in Boston.“

“Sushi Man is easily my family’s favorite restaurant. Whenever my kids come home, this is always at the top of their list.

The fish is consistently fresh, and even the simplest cuts of sashimi are incredibly flavorful, a true testament to quality. There’s something special about a place where a plain piece of raw fish can taste this good.

It’s a cozy, intimate spot with about eight tables and some bar seating, giving it that classic mom-and-pop feel. The husband and wife owners are always warm and welcoming, and they somehow manage to find a way to accommodate you, even when it’s busy.

A true neighborhood gem that we keep coming back to again and again.“

“As someone who has had the privilege of dining at some extraordinary Chinese and Japanese restaurants around the world, from Hong Kong to Tokyo to Manhattan, I can say without hesitation that this is the finest Chinese and Japanese food in all of Massachusetts. The ingredients are exceptional, the preparation is thoughtful, and the consistency is remarkable. Restaurants like this are rare.

We even brought our chef Tracy here one evening. She’s worked in several Michelin-starred kitchens and spent years cooking in private estates and luxury hotels. And she was completely blown away. She kept commenting on the quality of the fish and the balance of the dishes, which says a lot coming from someone who cooks professionally at that level.“

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

“My coworker introduced me to Wild Blossom several years ago when I worked in the area. The food & service is great and much more reasonable priced than some other local restaurants. I moved to out of state but will go there when I’m in town.
Best Chinese food around!“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“We celebrated our son’s 15th birthday and enjoyed a great meal, great service, great company. Highly recommend this for family friendly dinners!!!!“

“Great sushi, good portions. Fresh fish. Family atmosphere and good service.“

“Good cocktails and food“

“2nd time coming to Shabu Lee. great experience.

There are many possibilities on food. I love hot pot and sushi and this place grants both. I was extremely impressed with their Sunburned Maki. It was superb, they roast the sushi to perfection and that provided a nice char flavor. It was the highlight of my dinner.

Hot pot was standard and a le carte. Great proteins but I blame myself not knowing which broths of theirs to pair with proteins to optimize flavor.

Price was favorable and affordable. So much so that I treated myself to Hot Sake to compliment my sushi experience.

Atmosphere was welcoming. The staff had pleasant personalties and smiled. The environment was calm, itseems they excel more in carry out then eat in as they were not too busy for a Sunday dinner.

Overall, a great experience. Can't wait to go back for Surburned Maki.“

“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.“

“Muy buena la atención y la comida 💪“

“Food was delicious! Loved everything I tried!“

“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.“

“I LOVE this sushi place. I found it by accident one night on GrubHub for a sweet potato roll and it was perfect. I've been steadily ordering the same with a ginger ale for a year and it always tastes consistently fresh and full of flavor. The price is always great. Thanks for tasty late night food!

Edit: Also, went in-person with our baby one night and Jay and Chris were super nice and everyone was very welcoming.

We got vegetable Gyoza, Sweet potato rolls and cucumber rolls, and they were fresh and had a lot of flavor.“