12 Best Japanese Restaurants near Damascus

“We've eaten here 4 or 5 times and have been really pleased with the food and the service.“

“Great price great eats inside of 99 grocery store.“

“Best Ramen I’ve ever had, though sometimes the service was slow. Coming back again in a couple weeks, it tasted so good!“

“This place surprised me greatly. I've tried Japanese food, but this one has a delicious flavor. I loved it. The place is small and very clean, which is an important detail to note if you're going to eat there. The service was very good. I liked it a lot. Highly recommended!“

“Never ordered from the food court before until now. The.Best.Sushi.Ever. I’ve never had California roll more fresh than this. The service is exceptional, absolutely amazing, the plate itself to eat in here is presentable. Just wow! Thank you Sushi Friends, I can tell your passionate.“

“This is the Nori Japan that used to be in Lakeforest Mall.

I remember when I was a kid, we used to go to the mall and we would always get nori japan!

Got the chicken teriyaki with half noodles and half fried rice with extra chicken! It was so good! Just as I remembered it! Took me back to when I was a kid! Will be visiting whenever I'm back in town!“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid, but regularly since 2011. You will not find a better sushi lunch buffet in the immediate area. This place has locked it down.

I have watched them grow and evolve over the years and they still remain the best sushi lunch buffet. The regular menu can be pricey but you will notice a difference in quality from their lunch offerings.

It's more of a mom and pop/hole in the wall vibe so it's not one of those places that puts emphasis on the interior, but what they lack in interior, they gain in quality. I love their food the most and they bring in a lot of variety.

Service is always so friendly and nice. The staff tend to stay for a while so I am glad to become a regular and they all recognize me.

Bring cash to save some money, but they do accept credit cards.“

“Top notch food and service! The sushi and food here is spectacular, and I would 100% recommend the sushi on a boat if you are celebrating with your friends on a holiday of some sort!

The service was also spectacular! The kitchen staff and waitresses were all super kind, and it was such a treat to get to chat with the owners and learn how they came about here to own a sushi restaurant. 10/10 would recommend!“

“Our go-to place -- lots of good food. We get takeout chicken hibachi with 1 extra chicken, and switch between fried rice and lo mein. Beef and shrimp are also good. For 2 people with the extra, we can pay $35! Reasonable price. Without the adjustments, it's <$30 for 2 people and still plenty of food. Consistent quality. Also they're fast, and responsive on the phone to orders, it's always ready when I arrive.“

“This is one of our favorite places to eat! When I first tried it many years ago, I actually didn't like it! I tried it again and for the life of me could not figure out why I didn't like it at first. The staff is very nice. They cook the food in front of you which creates a nice vibe. They give you a ton of food! I always get the noodles and chicken with no vegetables, and oh my word, it's so delicious! They also give out cards with purchase that offer your fifth meal free. The food is insanely good. There are lots of tables inside if you prefer dining in or you can take it to go.“

“Second time here and still amazing. I look forward to grabbing a meal here before my tattoo sessions. The food is Filling and flavorful. Then the staff are great and happy to help me make decisions. Perfect price for a hefty portion. And the Strawberry Drink is Delicious.“

“UPDATED: 7/21/25 We’ve been coming here for years. So far Tiff is our favorite server. She was very sweet, prompt, kept our glasses full. My family loved her. She was on point!

Thank you Tiff. We will be back ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️
The food is ALWAYS sooooooo good, that the sticky carpet won't stop us from coming.“