43 Best Japanese Restaurants in Cancun

“Santos served us, very attentive and cordial in his service, the food was very delicious and fresh, (we went with a girl and he offered us small plates to share, which was appreciated).

Kid-friendliness: They have promotion for children“

“Visiting the Yamamoto restaurant has been an exceptional culinary experience. From the moment I entered, I was impressed by the authentic atmosphere, which mixes traditional Japanese elements with a modern and elegant touch.

The service was impeccable, with staff attentive and knowledgeable about every dish on the menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options available, from fresh sushi to hot dishes like ramen and tempura. Each dish was perfectly prepared, showing genuine respect for Japanese ingredients and techniques.

The sushi was, without a doubt, the best I have had in a long time: the rice was just right and the fish was of the highest quality. I couldn't resist ordering several more pieces than planned. I also tried the ramen, which had a rich, flavorful broth, full of umami, and the noodles were soft and delicious.

Furthermore, the presentation of the dishes was worthy of a work of art, showing the attention to detail that characterizes Japanese cuisine. The calm atmosphere and neat decor made the meal even more enjoyable.

In short, Yamamoto Restaurant offers not only delicious food, but an authentic Japanese experience. It is a place that I recommend without reservation to anyone looking to enjoy true Japanese cuisine in a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere. Without a doubt, I will return soon.“

“The shop is run by a Japanese???? and he was very polite, we ordered the lobster ramen (the lobster was fresh and delicious), the soup was rich), the soy sauce ramen (the pork was delicious,soup was rich), the sashimi rice (the sashimi was fresh and delicious), price is reasonable , The ramen was better than a lot of ramen in Japan, we were surprised that we could eat such delicious ramen in cancun, highly recommended??????“

“Food service at the Japanese "Umami" restaurant can seem somewhat slow - but the food is delicious.

2nd attempt: faster service and food just as tasty! I think the Shake Don was my favorite dish but everything was awesome.

I would only recommend this restaurant if you are staying at the all inclusive hotel (NYX). It is pretty dang expensive without the all inclusive package.“

“Our server Alex y Emanuel were fantastic! They were very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. They recommended amazing dishes and created an amazing experience for my husbands birthday! Also the shows in the evening are fantastic! Definitely will be back here again“

“Visited April 2024 - Superb flavour and excellent cooking of the fried rice dishes, and the vegetable tempura was crispy and well seasoned. We went for hot dishes rather than sushi, but can highly recommend the fried rice if you're looking for something comforting and just need a bit of a break from Mexican food. The restaurant is a very relaxing place to be, good air conditioning too if you want a break from the sun and don't want to go into the supermarket across the road. The service was efficient and friendly, not many people in the restaurant at lunch time, but it was still a nice place to be. Prices are standard for the mid to lower range in Cancun.“

“Fuimos por recomendación de unos amigos y sin duda fue una experiencia increíble, desde que llegas, muy buena atención, un poco confuso llegar, pero estan justo a un lado de la entrada al casino de Plaza La Isla, no dejamos nada de lo que pedimos, edemames, gyozas, rollo dragon y la joya de la corona es la Totoaba con un sabor exquisito!!! Las bebidas de lychee que prepara su mixologa estan deliciosas La noche fue un éxito gracias a nuestro mesero Jorge“

“It took a while to deliver the rolls but it was really delicious, it was worth it and the promotions 10/10 recommended

I returned after two months and I loved it, they improved their service a lot, I also ordered a great white wine!! and the waiter Luis is very good! It was super delicious“

“What Ikura! Very delicious, on Wednesdays there is a 3x2 promotion on sushi rolls and we obviously took advantage of it! There is a wide variety of rolls, the food feels fresh, freshly prepared. Also, if there is something you don't like about a dish, you can ask for it to be prepared to your liking.The restaurant is small and not very friendly for small children, but it is very well decorated. They have air conditioning.The service is first class and very friendly.“

“It is a very good restaurant, quiet and with a good atmosphere, I have been there several times, with family, as a couple and even with friends, the prices are affordable, all the waiters we have had have been very friendly and attentive, and the food is very Delicious, even the dishes are served with a beautiful presentation, the only thing I see room for improvement is in the drinks, the truth is, some are a bit bad like the lemonade or the orangeade, when we tried them they tasted like pure water, the truth is, but the calpico for example is very rich.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options and some dishes can be adapted.

Parking: There is no parking at the restaurant but there is parking in the surrounding streets,

Kid-friendliness: It is more of an environment for adults, children can go but it is not really a very comfortable place, it is more for outings as a couple or groups, or family if everyone is already adults or teenagers perhaps.

Wheelchair accessibility: Due to the type of entrance and the somewhat small space, I consider that it is not easily accessible by wheelchair. As soon as you enter there is a step and the hallways are narrow.“

“Since we arrived the attention of the staff was very good and attentive, both the terrace and inside are recommended to sit, inside you feel more air conditioning but on the terrace when it is closed a little of the same air is maintained, first we started with fried gyozas of meat, although I recommend steamed more, they are somewhat small but good as an appetizer, then we ordered a miso ramen which is the most delicious, and the nikuzono which is something different and sweet, we also ordered a tuna roll but I didn't like that the They cook tuna and it loses a lot of flavor and freshness, a shrimp yakimeshi, for desserts we ordered a matcha cheesecake that is super good and different from what they serve as desserts in other restaurants“

“The food is super original and I think the price is fair for what you receive; the best quality food.It's not your average Japanese food.It just seems to me that the place is kind of old; A remodel would be good for them.The service is very good.“

“Julio treated us, everything was very good in general, really. We went on Wednesday when we rested because other shushis were packed full because of their 3x2 and here they managed a good 2x1 with a good price and good service and atmosphere. In general, everything was delicious...nothing was left over, HahAhha, highly recommended.
Very“

“Great food, very fresh the only problem is they take for ever to bring you the food (30 minutes) and they bring your order one thing at a time, so my wife got to see me eat my roll and Ramen and then (15 minutes later) I got to see her eat her roll and it's all because there make the food for UberEats instead of take care of the customers that are waiting. And the problem is in both locations Las America and Nichupte. I hope management reads the review so they can fix this problem, I really like the food there and some time I rather go somewhere else than to have good food but bad service“

“Excellent atmosphere and the crepe was delicious, they accommodated my request to add strawberry ? and were very kind with my request and communicative even though there were several tables occupied ?✨ I had never tried their crepes but I loved them a lot, I was able to take the opportunity to buy the new Stray Kids album and I'm happy. I hope to return soon. The decoration is nice.“

“Well located in a super calm square, so sit outside or inside the quiet atmosphere, the sushi is of very good quality, both the ingredients and the way they are prepared and served, the desserts are also very good. The staff is always super friendly.“

“I love this place, I tried it for the first time at the go Grand outlet and I loved the taste of the food and when I went to their branch on Av Nader it continued to surprise me I highly recommend it

My favorite pop corn roll
and fan poke“

“Excellent place, simply delicious, the quality of the food is extraordinary to me, and the attention from Ana the waitress wow, really congratulations! We will definitely return!
PS: It would help us a lot if they had parakeets for the babies!“

“At the Sushi Ken restaurant located on Kohunlich Avenue, the service was regular since the waiter did not come around very often if he needed something else.
I ordered a beef roll and a Lipton lemon tea and it was delicious, it doesn't have a spectacular presentation but it is passable and it took approximately 15 minutes to bring me my food and the atmosphere of the place was calm. I paid approximately between 170-200 pesos for what I consumed and it seemed good to me since I went on a Wednesday and that day they have a 2x1 promotion on sushi rolls.“

“The day I went it was a bit empty, it's not a big deal I ordered a mixed tea and the quantity left a lot to be desired, the tempura ice cream was very good I recommend it, for card payments due to the signal there are problems with it, the service is good“

“Was on vacation with six of my friends, came here for dinner to celebrate a friends Masters and needless to say I’d recommend. Service was good & the food & dessert were top notch. If you’re in Cancun you should definitely check them out.“

“Saw the positive reviews and went on a mission to find this place one Friday night in May. Walked past a Japanese restaurant in an alley way and was met with a dead end. I hear voices behind me ushering me into the restaurant. I said if they knew of a jazz bar around here. Yes they said, but it’s funk tonight and they ushered me down the stairs.
You are greeted to the sight of a cool as a cucumber looking small bar with crowded tables and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Locals and out of towners mixed together in anticipation of the music about to be played.
The service was discreet yet incredibly efficient. There is no cover charge and cocktails are about £7-£8 each and oh what cocktails they are. Many are based around Sake and they have there own takes on an old fashioned, Manhattans etc but you can order the classics (they are a bit cheaper too). Watching the mixologists at work is a thing of beauty.
The music was as good as the drinks. Initially a three piece (sax, guitar and drums) joined later by a bassist for the last number. It was funk but drifted into a the avant garde on occasion. The second song sounded like Primus which in my book is no bad thing.
Loved it, loved it, loved it.
Go.“

“They have a good variety of ingredients and dressings and you can make very delicious combinations, however the proteins did not seem fresh to me. Although I understand that it could have been something of an occasion, it is still good to consider it when they handle ingredients such as seared tuna or salmon. They must be very fresh.
The service is friendly and fast.“

“I went out of curiosity and without a doubt I was more than surprised, this time I ordered a super delicious tropical salad because of the mix of flavors.As for cocktails, enjoy a Piña ColadaThe atmosphere is pleasant and even more so with the live music (the kitchen staff surprised me when at one point they started clapping to the rhythm of the music, the gesture was wonderful?)I hope one Saturday, it's salsa ??

Parking: Right in front of the restaurant“

“The oriental city in Plaza Hollywood is an establishment with a very good presentation, when you enter they welcome you with a very good service attitude and all their food is of good quality and the service gives you assertive recommendations to generate a contrast between food and drink In the same way, the restaurant generates a very pleasant and private atmosphere, giving confidence to be oneself and eat with the freedom that each one deserves. Its prices are affordable taking into account the large quantities of food that they give you when ordering for one price. Reasonable for all this, I recommend this restaurant 100% and I would go again without hesitation. The day I visit it, we spent $3,000 pesos between 4 people, already counting the drinks and dishes, which by the way have a very good presentation.“

“Very delicious, authentic sushi. Very nice selection. I had saki, apps, a couple of rolls, and some nigiri. Crunchy tuna roll was a standout. I sat just in front of the chefs and watched them make all of the food. Very happy and I'll definitely be back.“

“Everything is very delicious, the hamburgers, they have milkshakes, there is one that Ferrero Rocher has that is delicious, and not at all expensive, the hamburgers do not exceed $100 pesos and with the patties they are $120, $130, very very delicious. The Waffle daddies are delicious. Highly recommended“

“Amazing experience. The ambience is second to none. Only saw one of the shows with the ladies, wish they performed more but they were great when they did. Definitely an Instagram worthy performance. I may go back and try the other restaurants“

“Delicious flavors, very varied and well-achieved fusions. The Lima soup is a delicacy.The cones were not my favorite.Eye!!! The cone is a Seaweed Cone filled with Rice, Philadelphia cheese and the protein of your choice.Excellent service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“During my week staying at the Oasis, the Maki Taco was by far the most popular a la carte restaurant with long, reservation line ups (if you not in line 30 minutes before the 4pm reservation time, you'll likely not get in). The line ups were warranted as the meals were creative, tasty with exceptional service. An excellent meal and definitely earth queuing up for.“

“Excellent place with a variety of choices. Everything we tried went beyond expectations. Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Tempura Tori, Sushi Rolls, Seafood soup was just a mesmerizing experience to our taste buds. We’re a family who loves to travel and eat, this has been by far one of our most wonderful experience. So much so that we had to personally compliment the chef, Laura and her staff. Our server Isaac was kind and attentive, making sure all was to our expectations. More than highly recommend!“

“We went on a Wednesday 2x1. The rolls are good, their soy is too low for my taste. I saw that they have packages at a very good price that bring a variety of food, it's a shame I saw them late, there for the next one. If the floor looks dirty as do the stairs. The delicious kushiages.“

“Although the restaurant is famous for its teppanyaki, I visited because I just wanted to eat regular food, and I was able to enjoy a pleasant vacation thanks to the friendly response, recommendations, and perfect service from my server, Eyder. Mexican food can be a bit salty and spicy for Koreans' tastes, but Moongate was okay. A restaurant that brings back memories. I recommend making it the regular way instead of teppanyaki! Eyder is really kind.“

“Good atmosphere at night. Higher prices than in other places but it is understood because it is Puerto Cancun. On Saturday a good rock band plays and the place is very lively. The view of the marina is excellent, a good place to start the party or for a quiet outing.“

“We had our last dinner here. Absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and the show was very entertaining. But most of all we had great service from Angel who brought us our drinks and made sure our children felt welcome and special. We had the great pleasure of having whole sway cook for us and kept us laughing throughout the whole temperature experience. We highly recommend the restaurant“

“Excellent Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant, with quite a lot of vegetarian options. Portions are a bit on the small side - we shared 4 dishes among the two of us. But this means you can sample more dishes ? Good drinks selection too and friendly staff.“

“Hello, I thank you for your cervix. On 11/18/2023, two super cute girls attended to me. I don't remember their names, but I do know that they are the kindest. Thanks to them, I gave the best gift, which was a whafle and the best gift muffin. The atmosphere in the cafeteria is very good. I recommend them. I give them 10 out of 10 for their EXCELLENT SERVICE.

Parking: It is very spacious and there are several places around it and it is not that difficult to park.

Kid-friendliness: Its atmosphere is very good and for anyone from the oldest to the youngest, I think it is a suitable place to create good moments.“

“Incredible service, both our server, Angel, and the chef were incredibly amicable and helpful. They even told us the story of the restaurant and gave us some recommendations for our vacation. Also, and this is the main thing, food is delicious! This is a must if you're visiting Cancun.“