10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Annapolis

“My wife and I lost power & heat before Christmas so we had to spend the holidays out of the house with our 5 week old daughter. We ate Christmas lunch/dinner at SHIKA sushi &ramen and it was awesome! They really saved the day for us. We are usually 4-6 rolls feasters so thought we’d just start with 3 and go from there. 3 was plenty! The rolls were massive and delicious. The service was great. Poor lady had to fill my water like 10 times. And they sealed the deal with a free piece of cheesecake! Entire meal came in about $50! Highly recommend you go check them out! Cheers!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five-Star Review

Teriyaki House in Annapolis, MD was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was perfect—they were playing the Army–Navy game, had holiday music going, and the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the season, which made it feel warm and welcoming.

The location and view are excellent, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes.

Most importantly, the food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations.

Between the festive atmosphere, great service, excellent value, and incredible food, Teriyaki House is a place I would absolutely return to and highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in Annapolis.“

“Kelly and team here are top notch- immediately feel welcome and receive amazing hospitality as soon as you walk in the door. Food is consistently delicious. One of our favorites in Annapolis.“

“The food and service is excellent. The wait staff is attentive. They gave us a free appetizer as a palate cleanser and free mini assorted cheesecake desserts. The sushi is awesome. My son had the TripleSushi Deluxe (soup, salad, and sushi were delicious). The rest of us ordered Paradise, Rock and Roll, Yama, and the Goldfish Rolls. All were fresh and tasted awesome. They also have sake, plum wine, and Japanese sodas. Yama Annapolis is a truly Japanese restaurant in food as well as culturally. A must dine while you’re in Annapolis.“

“Our experience was amazing here tonight. The staff was exceptional and super polite as well. The food was just a plus! We will definitely be back. Coming all the way from Colonial Beach, Virginia.“

“Food is subpar and the only place I have ever encountered that makes you pay for any yum yum sauce. Most places give you a small cup with your meal then charge you for any extra…“

“Excellent hospitality and food!!“

“Great sushi! The salmon roll and tuna roll both include avocado (not listed, but very appreciated) and there’s no markup on the price. In fact, it’s the cheapest, freshest tasting sushi I’ve had in Annapolis. Very surprising for food court sushi.

Oh, and it’s FAST! Can’t believe you can get sushi this good in 5 minutes flat.

I haven’t tried the spicy rolls, but if you like normal raw fish sushi, this is the best tasting and the best price.“

“Nagoya never disappoints.“

“I'm from NY/NJ and can be pretty critical of food from out of state. However, the food here exceeded my expectations. The service was above average and the atmosphere was great. I tried to visit again over Labor Day weekend, but it was packed and I know why! This is definitely a place I'll visit again when in town.“