12 Best Japanese Restaurants near Ocean Springs

“Wasabi is our go-to spot for sushi, and it never disappoints. Steven and Ricky are incredibly talented and always experimenting with new sauces, flavor profiles, and textures—which makes every visit feel exciting and personal. We love sitting at the sushi bar for our date nights and letting them create whatever they're inspired by in the moment. Somehow, it always hits the mark.

Of course, we have our must-haves (the pan-fried gyoza and jalapeño hamachi are non-negotiables), but their real magic shines through in their creativity. Even on the rare occasion when something isn’t quite our favorite, they take note—and are still determined to craft something new that feels tailored to our taste. That level of care and intentionality is what sets them apart.

The waitstaff are amazing, too. They always greet us with genuine warmth and excitement, and it truly feels like we’re welcomed back every time we walk through the door. We love spending our money here—not just because the food is outstanding, but because we feel seen, heard, and appreciated. That is why we’ll keep coming back. The rest is just a bonus.“

“It was my first time there. I really enjoyed every part of the meal. We all cleared our plates. 😮 it was so good.“

“J Hibachi was amazing! Our online order was ready when we arrived. They double checked before we left to make sure everything was there before we left. They were very kind and thorough. We tried a little bit of everything: The steak and shrimp salad was amazing, chicken wings we were a hit, Who Dat Roll was excellent. My husband loved the Combination Yaki Soba, my son are all of his steak fried rice and mozzarella sticks, and wanted more chicken wings. We will definitely be coming back soon.“

“We have ALWAYS enjoyed Samurai D' Iberville. The food is always tasty and service is wonderful. our server, Kayla, was the best! She made sure that we were totally satisfied with both food and service. We can't wait to go back!“

“Young girl up front has a beautiful smile. I think she misunderstood what I wanted and gave my take out when I wanted to dine in but it’s all good. She was excellent and food was amazing. I’m from Florida and was in town for a truck show. Will stop by again next year when I come for the truck show“

“Food is so good! Great atmosphere and great service! We love ❤️“

“Food is always phenomenal. I drive from Gautier to eat there and always well worth the trip. All time favorite. Highly recommend. Top quality sushi, hibachi, & top shelf from scratch ramen. All of it is amazing.“

“This was our 1st Osaka experience & we were blown away. The food is absolutely delicious & the service is top notch. I told my husband we should’ve had our wedding dinner HERE instead of at the hibachi place in Gulfport. Way better experience. We look fwd to coming back, as this is our new hibachi home.“

“Great food, modern minimalist decor“

“We had a birthday celebration here for 3 the 12 of us and everything was wonderful.While staying at the Beau Rivage, we always try to dine here.Dave our server/ waiter handled our large group with ease and didn’t miss a beat. His recommendations on food where excellent and he always made sure all our needs where met.Last year Stephen was our server and he remembered us and stopped to say hello. Thank you to everyone at Jia for helping us celebrate!“

“Love the new menu and the upgrade, it’s like sitting in a sauna though the air was not turned on at all. The stuff inside the rolls is very skimped. Not at all what it use to be. The employees seemed to be more into chatting than working. Waiter had no personality he acted like he hated life.“

“Great food with a mixture of my favorite “ chicken n broccoli “. We have traveled the world and after moving to the gulf coast six months ago we finally got our favorite food- Chinese food. Great service and got it within 7-8 minutes pipping hot. Want great food—drive here-we did.“