11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln

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

“We had dinner at Koen while driving from Denver to Madison, Wisconsin, and are very, very glad we chose to dine there. The restaurant is beautiful, spotless and serene, which truly allowed us to relax after a long day of driving. Our food and beverages were excellent, and we enjoyed talking to the sushi chef while he was working. We had an assortment of nigiri sushi and the fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We had Saba (mackerel) and Unagi (eel) and it was fantastic. The service was exceptional and every staff member we interacted with was very helpful and friendly. Koen is, by far, the best Japanese restaurant in Nebraska. Try it you will like it!“

“This is the BEST!!! I love going here!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!“

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

“2 people for dinner around 6:15pm. Sat quickly. Bathrooms clean. ordered Crunchy NE roll, California roll, Shumai, and Crab Rangoon. everything came out in less than 5 min...still not sure if we just got super fresh food fast or someone else's wrong order they managed to resell. Both rolls were enjoyable. Shumai was greasy. Obviously frozen, fried ahead of time bc it came out too quick to be fresh and wasn't hot enough. Crab Rangoons were good. Went for round 2 of food and asked what cut of meat they used for Steak teriyaki. I was told Angus...yeah, that's the type of cow but what cut of meat? "Don't know. Maybe sirloin." This is coming from the lady who introduced herself as the shift manager. Went with chicken teriyaki and "Sicilian Pizza Rolls". I mean...any Japanese Cuisine / Sushi restaurant with Scicilian Pizza Rolls must have these on the menu for a good reason, right? Someone must've been high as a kite because they took pizza bagel bites dipped in tempura and fried them. Intriguing, but not a smart menu item here. They use all the same steamed rice for sushi as they did for our side. overcooked and unseasoned. Teriyaki chicken came as cut up chicken breast with teriyaki sauce on the side with steamed rice and a big pile of sauteed vegetables. Both our server and shift manager were very friendly but uneducated about the food they're serving. I had to repeat everything we ordered for the waiter at least once if not twice slowly. No prices on the main menu for individual plates so not sure how much you're going to pay unless you ask them to show you their handheld order-taker.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Quote from my 7 yr old “5 stars! Blue is my new favorite restaurant.” He tried his first sushi roll (Cali roll) & loved it. Us adults, of course, knew Blue was 5 stars before this latest trip. Always recommend for the food, service & atmosphere.“

“Eight Sushi has incredible food that is a must have! Try their Fat Boy Roll and the Shrimp Egg Roll. You won’t be sorry! The flavor and crunch are amazing and will satisfy your craving for sushi and any sort of “crunch” you’re looking for!
The atmosphere got five stars just because it’s in the mall and they are fast and the food is fresh when you get it, otherwise, don’t expect a private dining experience.“

“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.“