44 Best Japanese Restaurants near Sterling Heights

“Great fun experience! Chef Oka was so entertaining and funny. Kept us laughing the whole time. We will return and request him! Our server Dustin was great and attentive even though it was a very busy Saturday. Can't wait to go back“

“Always a great experience every time you go there. Food is amazing and the staff are awesome! The portions are big. As you can see in the photo my plate is half full with just fried rice and shrimp. He was still cooking veggies and chicken. Love this place.“

“What an amazing find! Was in the area on business and discovered this establishment! Can’t wait to return. I love ramen so thought I’d check it out. The lunch specials looked amazing. I ended up ordering a katsu bento box. Delicious! And excellent portion sizes. Can’t wait to return!“

“Sushi King is one of those places that doesn’t need luxury to stand out. It’s small, simple, and cozy, but what truly matters is on the plate: incredible sushi, fresh and full of flavor. You don’t go there for the looks—you go because every roll is absolutely worth it. Without a doubt, it’s one of those spots that quietly earns its place as a favorite.“

“Highly recommend, the salmon and tuna were very fresh! The michigan bulldog was crispy and crunchy on the outside and full of flavor. Definitely made by a highly skilled sushi chef. 💯“

“The masses will talk about the so called “authentic” “hole in the wall” or “novelty” sushi restaurants. The ronin, the noble fish, the kura. These restaurants are for exactly that, the masses. The common folk. And, I hope it stays that way. The real purveyors of fine food and atmosphere know that the best sushi restaurant sits in a humble strip mall sandwiched between a pizza place and auto parts store. Take Sushi is the american melting pot’s version of Japanese izakaya. Intimate, friendly and humble with exceptional food that remains consistent for years. An evening trip to take sushi means you are often sitting shoulder to shoulder, it means dim lights, the faint sound of korean music, and of course, excellent food. The sushi is phenomenal, the hot dishes punch way above their class, and the soups worth a try if you are in the mood for something unique. The atmosphere feels unlike any other establishment in Michigan. It feels lived-in, cozy and authentic, there is little modern influence and that is a good thing. If Take Sushi is anything, it is comforting. This is evident by the near constant “How have you been?” between the staff and each patron who walks in. So if you’re looking for sushi and you haven’t tried Take, arrive hungry, with an empty stomach and open heart. And, if you decide it isn’t for you, that’s ok. There is a corporate mass-appeal sushi restaurant that should do the trick.“

“Had an awesome experience there this evening with my family celebrating my son-in-law‘s birthday .The waitress was awesome. Food was delicious and the place was amazing . Love the bathrooms will return and recommend this to my friends.“

“My girlfriend introduced me to this place. I had a predetermined idea that sushi was not my cup of tea. Goblin Sushi completely obliterated that idea! 😄

Goblin Sushi is amazing. Every piece of fish and vegetables were incredibly fresh. The signature rolls had the best balance of flavors. I’m already craving my next visit.“

“This is my favorite sushi spot. The sushi is reasonably priced and the fish is so fresh and flavorful. The food melts in your mouth. I am addicted to their salmon especially. Highly recommend! Also, they have a deal that if you spend $35 or more, you get a free california roll.“

“Fresh and tasty sushi was served with a great attitude and smile. Will be back!“

“My husband and I tried Inyo for the first time, and it was fantastic! The drinks were great, the food was delicious, and the service was phenomenal. Ricky was our server, and when I say he was the best server I've ever had at a restaurant, I truly mean it. He was attentive, friendly, and made our entire experience even better. We'll definitely be back the next time we're craving sushi!“

“Had amazing food and service we left full and very happy!! Thanks for a great lunch!!“

“Everything is fresh and delicious“

“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.“

“delicious and great presentation“

“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.“

“The food is always good here, and I love the sushi selection. But not to mention the only buffet I know of that serves sake! I recommend trying this place at once.“

“We had a great experience at Sunrise Hibachi Island! The food was delicious, the prices were very reasonable, and the atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly. It's a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. The staff was kind, and we will definitely be coming back.“

“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!“

“Very good food !! Clean place. Great Staff !! Incredible Sushi !!!“

“Everything was absolutely amazing from the time we walked in the door until we left. We came in to celebrate our moms first heaven birthday. Chef Tony had us in stitches the entire time. So much fun. Karol was very attentive and always kept our drinks full. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making a fun night our families needed it.“

“Love this place. Always a winner, every time.“

“we were finally able to come in and try it out. we started with bento boxes. the sushi was fresh and delicious, I enjoyed the crab salad and most of all, the shrimp tempura was probably the best shrimp I've ever had!! so much flavor and the crunch was PERFECT!!! the pricing was very fair. I will definitely be back , I cannot wait to try more things!! also the man working did everything by himself, in good time and with the friendliest service. can't say enough good things!“

“I have been eating here for years and I get the same two things that I switch on and off with (Royal noodle and Kao Pud Prik) both of these are DELICIOUS and the reason why I keep coming back!:) a great family owned restaurant with yummy Thai food who give great portions and better yet…… know how to make it SPICY!! would highly recommend to anyone in the area“

“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.“

“Celebrated my birthday there with a party of 17 people. Service and food were excellent. Everyone loved it and everyone had to take some home as they give you plentiful portions.“

“Came here for sushi and it definitely did not disappoint. I ordered the GM Roll and the New Salmon Roll, and both were really tasty. You can tell the ingredients were fresh, especially with the salmon. The GM Roll had a nice crispy texture with a sauce that brought everything together really well. I also appreciated how nicely everything was plated — it felt upscale but still comfortable and relaxed. Service was quick, there was no wait, and parking was easy too. I’d absolutely stop by again.“

“Delicious food, reasonably priced, beautiful decor, friendly staff.“

“Me and my two daughters stopped by to get some sushi on Mother’s Day and Lina was so sweet she gave me flowers 🌺 and some soup 🍲 on the house . Everything was fresh and fast . I will definitely be going back to visit. You should check them out.“

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

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

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

“Lovely Japanese like bakery with cotton cake (fluffy cheesecake) with your choice of syrups liķe, raspberry, chocolate, strawberry
Vanilla, pistachio. Lots of choices for coffees. I had lavender vanilla. Absolutely ♥ delicious. I also had one slice of blueberry lemon cheesecake but I would pass on that one. The girls were very helpful as I needed cakes for a going away gathering so they explained the syrup process. Out of this world delicious.“

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

“Clean, good service and happy staff. Most of all good food…“

“Just has a really nice sushi lunch here. Sushi lunch special well priced at $14. The food was great and served was appropriately attentive. Atmosphere cute and homey. Love that it’s in Rochester’s charming downtown. Would definitely come back.“

“I’ve never had a bad experience here at Yoshii. I always get the $10 meal deal because it makes smart economical sense. It’s a different protein each day so you truly get to switch it up but getting that delicious rice and spring roll. You truly don’t need the sauce because the seasoning is so on point.
Let me also say, the containers are perfect for work lunch time storage. 😁
And one added bonus is, that stunning young lady that works there from time to time.
Again, the food is A1 , price is unbeatable, & service is top notch. One of my favorite restaurants to eat at. Thank you for the great experience.“

“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.“

“I ordered three large dinners one shrimp hibachi fried rice, one chicken hibachi fried rice and one chicken and salmon fried rice……this food was AMAZZZZZZZINGGGGGGGLLLLLLYYYYYYY GOOD everything was soo flavorful and put Together I’ve never had a hibachi restaurant knock me off my feet like that I’m happy to have discovered this deliciously Gem🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 Thanks Hibachi Go for getting my family right😘“

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

“Awesome place for Karaoke 🎤! Definitely feels like going back to asia! And the staff is soo very friendly and nice! We had such a great time! Thank you soo much! 🫶🏻🤗💕🙌🏻“

“It had been a few years since I’ve been to this location, and while the food has always been spectacular, the service was… inconsistent to put it politely. Yet after the most recent visit, I would say that I was surprised that the service has greatly improved and that the interior has functioning bathrooms again. I don’t feel encourage to come here for takeout only, but also to sit down and relax. Definitely recommended.“

“The food here was very good, and the waitresses were incredibly fast—honestly, they were moving so quickly you almost missed them. However, the experience was a bit mixed. I think we may have had a new cook because he didn't put on much of a show, especially compared to the energy we saw from the other chefs. Others were flipping and spinning things. Not ours tho. We also felt pretty rushed at the end; the staff actually started putting fresh plates and silverware on the table for the next guests before we were even finished eating.“

“It's always a beautiful experience“