13 Best Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln

“Went here for the first time last week, sort of on a whim. Had a fantastic experience!! More upscale than I expected, but not to the point where it made me uncomfortable. On the contrary, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate, but also fancy and visually interesting. The dining room was relatively small, but the high ceiling kept it from feeling stuffy. There was a stunning bar in the middle of the room. There were cherry blossoms absolutely everywhere! They were playing esports on the TVs, but the sound was turned down, and they were playing Japanese city pop overhead (but not so loudly that I couldn't talk to the other people at the table). The tables and floors were very clean. It felt like the kind of place where I would like to come often just to hang out with friends, and the prices were so reasonable that I actually plan to! The food itself was great. My party ordered just about every appetizer on the menu, and they were all good. The meals we ordered were great too. As someone who is a beginner to trying Japanese food, there was plenty for me to enjoy, but the Japanese food connoisseur sitting next to me had great things to say about his food as well. Perhaps the best part of the night was the service. The waitress was friendly and instantly recognized the members of our party who had been there before. We got our drinks and food fast, despite the fact that we ordered a lot of different things, and the waitress checked back in with us just often enough to be helpful without being disruptive. Overall we had a great time. We'll certainly be back soon, and I'll be sharing this hidden gem with all my friends.“

“we walked in this afternoon, I looked at my husband and asked what the smell was, it was musty and gross. the fans were blowing off of the fish, not to be graphic but it literally smelled like a used pad. Super disappointed because we usually love this place, probably won't ever be back.“

“The best in town. atmosphere, quality and location.“

“Amazing food every time. Great portions. Flavor is unmatched!“

“Ordered thru Grub Hub. Delivery was superb! No spills! Sweet and sour chicken. Chicken lo mein. Beef Negimaki. Clear soup and plain lo mein. Everything is fantastic! The food was super hot still! Chicken was crispy and tender. The beef negimaki has got to be experienced! It’s fantastic! And the clear soup is my fave! Highly, highly recommend! 👍🏻“

“The food is fabulous and the staff is amazing. Great service from the hostess, servers and all the way up to the general manager. we will definitely be back many more times.“

“Amazing sushi, very quick and fresh I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I won’t eat sushi unless it’s from here“

“Had a wonderful experience, even with covid impact, and my mistake. In my ignorance, I misunderstood the menu and ordered raw sushi. The server was amazing and she brought someone over to help educate me what to order with my dietary limitations. With his help, he educated me and I was able to find something. * Thank you to the evening staff on February 11th, for your patience and understanding. I'm sorry for the confusion, and my ignorance. <3 * If you prefer cooked sushi, I highly recommend the Snow White Roll, and the clear soup was fabulous. <3“

“Hung B. Did a great job serving us tonight! The food was fresh and tasty! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I'm so pleased that Grey Whale will now be giving tips from customers directly to its employees! The staff is delightful & helpful, the food is delicious & healthy, & the management is friendly & open to comments from the public. It's always uplifting to see an establishment change a policy after listening to customer feedback. Way to go, Grey Whale! Keep it up.“

“It was the best sushi I have ever had. The coconut margaritas are so yummy. We really enjoyed it.“

“We had a great time and the meal was delicious!!“

“Delicious food! Busy night but we were seated quickly. Julie was our waitress and she brought by youngest a small cup of ice cream for dessert which was so sweet. They were out of forks but other than my 6 year old we didn’t mind. The reverse happy hour was great- prices were better than normal on many great rolls.“