31 Best Japanese Restaurants in Albuquerque

“Literally googled sushi. This was the first place to pop up. The customer service is exceptional. The food was phenomenal. This place isn’t fancy. It has a very cozy/intimate vibe! You have the option for all you can eat. Worth it if you are starving. First time here and definitely coming back. Try this place. You won’t regret it.“

“Amazing food!! Our new go to for our date night!!“

“First time visit here ! Out server , Tim was excellent , very nice and welcoming . We had the OMG roll, Beef donburi bowl and mixed tempura ! All was delish ! We cleaned our plates 🤗. We will be back . I traveled from Bernalillo to meet my brother and his wife to celebrate their birthdays !!“

“Golden Dragon Roll is my favorite. To bad I have to drive from Farmington.“

“Great staff, atmosphere, and food!“

“I called several sushi places hoping to find one local that specialized in large orders. Bento was the easiest to work with and the most responsive bar far! It was so easy to order and pick up, and we even were able to schedule a last minute pick up when they were technically closed! And on top of it all, the sushi was fresh and delicious and beautifully presented. It really made this girl's 40th birthday party a very special event 🥰“

“Love the food and great service too. Highly recommend“

“I definitely recommend if you want high quality sushi for a decent price.
The conveyor belt in my opinion is a good way to try each item on the menu and from there you should order from the menu, which is cheaper.
Either way, similar price to going out to eat at an Asian buffet but with much more sushi selection. Service is pretty good!“

“Sushi is 🔥 great food go there you won’t be disappointed“

“Genuine Japanese and great little shop! A business to be supported“

“I sat at the sushi bar during my visit to Hayashi Japanese Steakhouse. Our server was friendly, attentive, and appeared to be covering both the sushi bar area and the regular bar at the same time, so credit where it’s due — he handled it well.

We started with the tempura and edamame. The tempura was actually excellent: lightly breaded, crisp, and not greasy.

For sushi, we ordered the sashimi deluxe and a Texas Roll. The Texas Roll was very good and probably the highlight of the sushi portion of the meal.

Unfortunately, the sashimi quality was inconsistent. The tuna and red snapper had a watery, grainy texture and were noticeably lacking flavor. One of the darker tuna selections also appeared somewhat brownish and had the same texture issue. The salmon and escolar, however, were both very good.

Another minor issue: the sashimi was served on ice. Some people may like that presentation, but personally I feel direct contact with ice can negatively affect texture and temperature.

What made this more disappointing is that I visited Hayashi a couple of years ago and remember the sushi quality being significantly better than what I experienced this evening.

I can’t speak to the steakhouse side of the restaurant, only the sushi bar experience. Overall, not terrible, but not at the level I remembered from prior visits.“

“El mejor sushi de Albuquerque.“

“Had a wonderful experience on a busy Friday night. Service was fast and excellent! The family and I did Teppan, our chef was incredible not only with the food but the experience he is one of the best that we’ve had here and we’ve been here a few times and never had an experience quite like that. Next time we go back we’ll definitely be requesting him.
Everything was cooked to perfection. We will be back soon!“

“The food was delicious and the staff was nice“

“Great waiter very kind and attentive“

“We discovered Asian Pear a couple of months ago and the food is really delicious and nutritious. I could eat it every day!“

“Ive onlybused the drive thru. This is one of the better locations. I will actually drive to this location than the one closer in my area. The food is better cooked and the service is quicker. This is my go-to place for a quick stop thru the drive thru. Staff is always friendly, and they have a well structured system that gets you in, out, and on your way without the long wait.“

“excelente servicio y excelente sabor 100% recomendado“

“First time eating here,just moved back from scottsdale az,,,, im writing my review as im eating!! I cant believe how delicious this food is!!!! It has the flavor years back that restaurants USED to have,,,,we weren't sure about this,but my daughter told me about ,,Thank God she did!! LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!¡“

“We went last year for my daughter’s Birthday and loved it. The service was attentive and fun. The food was excellent we had a great time. Well it’s a year later and my daughter’s birthday again and she requested Tomashi’s again…so off we go 😁“

“This place is amazing. The sushi chef is an artist. His work is beautiful, and tastes great. This is by far the best sushi I have ever tasted. When I first tried them he was using purple sweet potatoes, so some of his sushi was purple. It was beautiful and tastes so good. He was also using fruit. Which was visually pleasing and also gave a unique flavor. I really wish he would continue to make sushi his way. But even if he doesn't it is still the best I have ever had. Anywhere else I have been I have had to cover my sushi in feel sauce. Not here, it is so good on it's own. All I can say is YUMM!!!.“

“Very pleasant,quiet and cool on a hot day. Food is delicious and generous. We were given miso soup first for free and a wonderful sweet spicy tea for dessert also for free. Lunch Bento plates included some of best,light tempora I've had. Price was very reasonable“

“esta muy deliciosa la comida“

“Amazing hibachi experience! Danny was a fantastic chef—great food, lots of laughs, and an all-around great time. Thanks, Danny!“

“It was my first time trying Oni ramen for lunch. I ordered ramen noodles and beef dumplings from special menu list. I liked sitting at the bar facing busy kitchen and listening to music. It was a first winter day in Albuquerque, gloomy and rainy, - so the cosy warmth of the restaurant with rich hot ramen broth brought comfort to my soul. I will definitely come back to try regular items on the menu“

“Best in town, very friendly and food prepared quickly.“

“I recently ate at this amazing Thai restaurant. Food was amazing and the owner Charmaine is so gracious and spent time visiting our table! Highly recommend trying this restaurant on San Mateo! You sound be disappointed with the ample servings!“

“The shoyu broth is delicious. It’s so rich, umami in flavor but also slightly sweet, though not too sweet, and very creamy. The chicken katsu has the perfect amount of crunch. The curry is also delicious and well-balanced in flavor. It was a decent portion.“

“Best healthy takeout you can get! I love the chicken noodles with green chili...Great takeout and very nice workers!!!“

“Excellent Korean food! Some of the best Albuquerque has to offer! I would highly recommend!“

“I love this place. The sushi is so fresh and delicious! The presentation is always beautiful. The miso soup is very good and the fried rice is the best fried rice I’ve ever had anywhere!“