38 Best Japanese Restaurants near Rochester Hills

“I came here with my family to try it for the first time, and it did not disappoint! Everything was SO good and SO fresh. The sashimi pieces were so big! I also appreciate that they have fresh uni, it was so good. Other places serve uni, but you can taste right away that it’s not fresh.

Atmosphere and service was great! It does take a while to get your food because there’s a limited number of people working, but we didn’t mind because it was well worth the wait! We will be back :)“

“My wife and I always try to find a new ramen place a couple times a year. We have been to 20+ ramen places and Ginza is hands down our favorite. Gyoza & Edamame were delicious as well! The atmosphere and staff were amazing and the food was top notch. We have found our new "regular" spot for Ramen and will definitely be taking our friends there! 10/10“

“Staff is friendly and attentive, Sushi rolls are good, the Alaskan egg drop soup was certainly not to our taste, sweeter than expected but still not bad. Spider roll and eel nigiri was good, minus a tad too much avocado for the roll. The Bulgolgi was decent, flavorful but not the greatest cut of meat. Service is really the gold star here.“

“I eat at many very good restaurants. However, very few bring me joy. Neko Sushi brings me joy from the people to the food. That is why I return regularly.“

“they were super fast and the waiters took time to assist several tables who were new to the menu and had no idea what anything was. the staff was all super friendly and accommodating!“

“I am absolutely outraged with the behavior of the owner today at SOHO. My family and I went to this restaurant after Saturday little league games. We had 5 adults, 5 children and 2 babies. We have been to this restaurant countless times as a family. Today, after sitting and looking an menus, ordering drinks, we were met by the manager that came to our table and said “I’m sorry our limit is 8 people”. Confused, we asked for clarity because again, we have been to this restaurant countless times with the SAME group and number of people. In fact, we have NEVER been to this restaurant with less people. I asked, “wait are you saying we can’t eat here today because of the number of people?“ THAT is how confused I seriously was. The manager then responded, “Yes, I’m so sorry”. I pointed out to him that we had been sitting, getting ready to order for quite some time. Moments before this, the waiter came to take our orders but had to leave to grab us extra napkins. He said that his waiter called him all the way from his home because he couldn’t “do it” - referring to asking us to leave. There were quite a few other staff members there. So if this was a rule, why didn’t any of them point it out to the “new person” or let us know right away Of their “party limit”.? Please know we went on a Saturday around 330pm and there was two other parties in the entire restaurant - totaling only 5 other people. To me, if I had a party that was a few people over my “limit” I would not kick them out one, but definitely not when my restaurant is close to empty and the party has already been sat. Because of my “new team members” error- as a manager, I would have continued to serve this party. I need to point out that NONE of us in our entire lives have ever been asked to leave ANYWHERE. We are a Christian family of Pastors and ministers. I say this to speak to our character. There was no behavior on our end, that warranted this. I also pointed out that the table we were sitting at was DESIGNED for more than 10 people. We didn’t come into the restaurant moving tables and chairs together, the table was already set up for 12 people to sit there. I asked the manager why we were sat and waited on For all this time to then be kicked out? He claimed that the person who was our waiter was new and didn’t know their 8 people limit rule. I pointed out the fact that the table we were sitting at was set up for 12 And asked why that is if they had a limit of 8? He then said with our number of kids - it is not safe for them in the restaurant because their establishment serves alcohol. So first it was because our party was more than 8 and then it turned into being an issue with the number of kids? There is absolutely no reason for this behavior. To me, the only thing that makes any sense is it being racially discriminatory. I strongly urge you to no longer go to this restaurant. Of course, we left with no issue because if we are not welcome or wanted because of race or any other invalid reason- we don’t want to eat at the restaurant anyways. But point of my review is to prevent this from happening to anyone else. we used to love this place and our entire family would come. never again, even with 2 people will I step foot in this establishment and I will strongly encourage everyone I know and everyone that’s reading this to do the same.“

“Just as good as I remember! The new restaurant has a great mix of the old decor and new. Everything was very clean. Staff is getting the hang of things, but to be honest they did a wonderful job for just opening. Aimee was wonderful. The sushi/fish is very fresh. I would highly recommend Little Tree!“

“Absolutely wonderful. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, and amazingly crafted sushi.“

“the best sushi in shelby/utica! ordering takeout online is easy & it’s always ready when it says it will be ready if not earlier. dining in service is quick as well. always fresh & delicious! the staff is super friendly and gave me free mochi on my birthday and my fiancé’s birthday. thank you sushi yes!!“

“Fantastic selection of sushi and entrees. The restaurant staff is also fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Went back and forth on whether to leave a review but after seeing a couple similar comments I thought I'd add mine.

This was my first ever omakase experience and the food was certainly excellent. I chose the omakase nami. My favorites were the grilled miso lake trout, the creamy tuna tartare and assortments of sashimi and nigiri, especially the shrimp nigiri accompanied with the fried shrimp head. I also really appreciated their focus on serving sustainable seafood and was happy that the chefs were able to share where the fish is sourced from.

However, it's definitely a bit of a snobby and arrogant environment. They are very knowledgable about sake which is great but mentioned that they have two brands that aren't very good and they only keep in stock because they are popular, so they scoff whenever someone orders one. That rubbed me the wrong way a bit. I also had several questions about the food, sake, and overall sourcing of the fish and they were rather condescending in their answers, assuming I would not understand what they were telling me because it would be above my head. Honestly they kinda treated me like an idiot. Of course I'm not an expert by any means and some of the things I ate I had never tried before, but I wanted to be more knowledgeable about what I was eating and the ingredients put into the dishes better. Plus they market their omakase as a learning experience and supposedly encourage dialogue. But the overall vibe was very arrogant and they spoke to not only me but other customers as if they were above us. I'm sure at this price point they expect to attract a clientele who shares their arrogance and/or won't mind this but in my opinion, it's unacceptable and dampers the experience.

Just my impression and unfortunately I don't think this place is for me because of it. I do think the food is excellent but I'm not sure I can recommend the experience. I'm glad I tried it but I won't go back.“

“First time there today. Ordered a carry out- fast and efficient. Special today buy one get one free Yum Yum rolls. Delicious!! Miso soup also very good. Will definitely be back.“

“We booked these guys for a bachelorette party in Seaside and they were fantastic!! The food was delicious and they brought thoughtful touches like head sashes for all of us, a speaker and a fun playlist, and a special gift for the bride. It was a rainy night so we had to change the original plans for cooking outside; they helped us move furniture and rearrange everything to make sure the show would go on! I highly recommend Sunshine Hibachi catering, you won’t regret booking them for event.“

“Excellent service. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. The Sushi was spot on.“

“delicious and great presentation“

“Food is so good. This is a hidden gem. We found it completely on accident but I'm glad that we did. Definitely work visiting if you are in the area. i will be back and ill update this with more pictures and better knowledge of the food.“

“Everything is fresh and delicious“

“todo esta delicioso bastante bariedad“

“Great, atmosphere and food! A real bonus with free crispy cheesecake for our birthdays“

“Excellent sushi and they are super close by our new shop!“

“The sushi is really good. Prices are fair and service is great. I’d like to see this place full of customers because the food deserves to be tasted by many others. I guess the place could use some updates and that’s why it isn’t attracting as much people. However, I’ve gone once and quite late, so that might be the reason it was almost empty.“

“first time there last night and it was amazing!“

“I’ve been trying a lot of different sushi spots around town, and as soon as I tried Bahdah, it was an instant favorite!“

“The best fried rice ever. There isn't a food they make I wouldn't like. My favorite restaurant. The sushi is wonderful to, and the staff is always kind, and even remembers us!

Vegetarian options: They offer vegetarian options and are indicated on the menu.

Parking: Never had a problem or have to park more than 15 yards away from the entrance.

Kid-friendliness: The cook talks to our son and jokes with him.“

“Great customer service and quick service. I had the curry rice bowl and my son had the spicy ramen noodles with chicken.“

“This is such the island vibe and the food is incredible!

The sushi chef makes incredible dishes! Ask for the chief's special sushi combos! You won't be disappointed!

We are from Hawaii and we know good dishes! Highly recommended!“

“Great place, great owners and one of the best spots for sushi around...“

“Delicious food and good service. Friendly staff“

“my favorite place to go. not just the amazing food but the whole atmosphere. they are always very nice and welcoming. this is a place I will always come back too. I've honestly been satisfied with everything I've tried but some of my favorites are the dragon roll, smokey and crispy, and the unaju.“

“Stopped in on a Wednesday around 5:45-6pm. Seated right away, the staff was really friendly. The sushi we ordered was the Christmas tree, rainbow, and I believe the rising sun? The last one I'm unsure on. They were all really good though! I would recommend all of them and I'm sure the rest of the menu is just as good.“

“Even though I live in Carmel, I always think of this place when I miss buljjamppong!!^^ Perhaps because of my mood, the bowl got bigger.
A friendly owner who welcomes my son who speaks Korean well (a middle school student who has been living in the U.S. for 1 year/obvious haha).
The tempura I ate before, I tried today ? It’s really delicious!! Even though it is close to closing time, it is crowded with customers. Every customer leaving has a happy expression on his face, just like the owner.“

“You may have a wait because the place is small however the authentic Japanese food is well worth it.“

“I came to Michigan from NC to have a mini vacation with friends. We made plans to come here and had been looking forward to it for months. IT WAS SO AMAZING. We had one of the original Cloud Cakes (dressed up with Nutella and berries) a key lime cheesecake, and a dulce de leche cheesecake. Everything was phenomenal. The staff were very sweet and patient, answering all of our questions. 5 stars all the way!“

“Classic Asian restaurant with great quality food and quick service. We enjoyed a couple of apps as well as entrees and everything was delicious. Started off with some sushi and Korean chicken. Then for dinner had stir fried chicken, bomb m noo. Sushi, and a poke bowl. Really loved everything as was very fresh. Loved the combo of the polo the best tho. Recommend!!“

“Very good Ramen dishes that my son and I had. Will definitely eat there again.“

“I recently dined at Sapporo and it was an exceptional experience!!!

The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented, but what truly stood out was the service. The owner was incredibly friendly, making sure each guest felt welcome and well taken care of. It’s rare to find such personal attention, and it made the meal feel special. The staff as a whole were attentive and efficient, enhancing the overall dining experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking for delicious sushi with outstanding, personalized service!“

“It's always a beautiful experience“

“Fantastic! Love ZaoJun! Food was great! Service was fantastic!!“