48 Best Japanese Restaurants near Blue Ash

“An absolutely wonderful meal. The Hamachi Kama was sublime, the teriyaki delicious, and the brown sugar ice cream….OMG, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. Probably drank too much saki, though….it, too, was excellent. We will,be back. Domo arrigato !“

“absolutely delicious experience. The conveyor belt featured a wide variety of appetizers, salads, fresh fruit, sushi, nigiri, and dessert. our waitress was super attentive and extremely polite. The atmosphere is very fun and entertaining as you watch the conveyor belt, the trams on top of the belt, and the robots delivering hot and fresh food. our waitress was on top of our drinks and explained the iPad and the conveyor belt system very well. Will definitely be back. for the two of us with a generous tip, it was under $50.“

“Such great service and food! I actually like their hibachi than our usual place that we have been going to. This is my new favorite place. The people are so nice too!“

“absolutely delicious experience. The conveyor belt featured a wide variety of appetizers, salads, fresh fruit, sushi, nigiri, and dessert. our waitress was super attentive and extremely polite. The atmosphere is very fun and entertaining as you watch the conveyor belt, the trams on top of the belt, and the robots delivering hot and fresh food. our waitress was on top of our drinks and explained the iPad and the conveyor belt system very well. Will definitely be back. for the two of us with a generous tip, it was under $50.“

“One team member said: "Cafe Mochiko is hands down one of the best Japanese bakeries that I have had the honor of trying. Everything is perfectly balanced regardless if you are a sweet or savory kind of person! The best part was my gluten free wife had some incredible options as well. The only thing that I wish is that I knew about them sooner. They are award winning for a reason and I highly recommend everyone to check them out!"“

“The food was excellent, great service service, very friendly!“

“Great food and customer service..“

“Hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. Every single visit has been phenomenal. Tenji Sushi is moving locations, and I fully plan to support them through the end of May at their current spot — then patiently (and excitedly) wait for the new location to open. Please go support them if you haven’t already. Amazing food, amazing people, and an experience that keeps you coming back.“

“Stopped in with some co workers, very welcoming and chill vibe! Drinks were delicious more importantly the bartender, host, and owner were all very professional and friendly. Worth stopping by“

“Seriously so delicious! We enjoyed every single bite! My husband ordered the charred pork belly over rice, my daughter ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl, and I ordered the 3 mix and match skewers! We were all very pleased with our choice. We also ordered the tornado fries and they were incredible! The pricing was reasonable, the staff were friendly, and I can’t even express how amazing the food was! Definitely check it out!“

“We had my daughter’s birthday here yesterday, and it was such a great experience. The concept was beautiful, food was delicious, and Service was outstanding!!! Highly recommend as this is not your typical hibachi place. It’s stunning.“

“Left 4 stars 6 years ago and had to come back to fix it. This place is my favorite hibachi place in Cincinnati, even above Benihana because of the incredible bar and service. That's what really puts this place at the top.

The hibachi is better than it has ever been, the sushi is fantastic and actually pretty affordable, and the appetizers are the best around. Really no better place to go if youre into sushi or hibachi.“

“Kozue has quickly become our favorite sushi spot in Cincinnati. The sushi is incredibly fresh, the rolls are generous and flavorful, and the menu truly offers something for everyone, even if you don’t eat fish. The ramen was outstanding, and they even offer a gluten-free rice noodle ramen, which is such a rare find. On top of that, the staff is consistently kind, helpful, and attentive. We loved it so much that we were back again within a week!“

“Perfect atmosphere, classy, elegant, awesome drinks, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. I love this place ❤️“

“I recently ordered from Hibachi Express and the food was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, and the portion size was really generous for the price. Every bite had great flavor, and the meal felt fresh and satisfying.

If you’re looking for tasty hibachi with good quantity and quality, this place is definitely worth it. I’ll be ordering again!“

“We were looking for recommendations for lunch after we went to the zoo. We had delivery from this place probably 5 years ago and it was so good. I talked to my friends about revisiting today and boy I'm so glad we did! Not only did we have super size portions, The food was fantastic! I recommend anyone taking a trip to the zoo to check out Ninja grill afterwards for lunch!“

“The food is absolutely delicious. It is authentic. Love Love LOVE THE spicy kimchi Ramen. Definitely a hidden gem in Cincinnati and very affordable.“

“Great tonkotsu Ramen. big portion“

“Very good food and friendly service!!“

“We arrived late and didn’t realize the closing hours. We never felt rushed to leave by staff while having dinner sitting around the hibachi table with friends. We will be mindful of the closing hours next time. Thank you for making your restaurant one of our go to spots for celebrating special occasions. The fresh cooked hibachi dishes and freshly made sushi will always bring us back.“

“Best sushi hands down! #sushifriday“

“I was so happy when I saw you all are on Postmates! I haven't had your food since I stopped working upstairs. Everything was delicious! Thank you!“

“This is the restaurant inside the Delta Hotel Marriott Sharonville Cincinnati. It acts as both the Starbucks coffee and pastries along with an evening restaurant and bar.

I ordered both food to go and ate within the restaurant. They are pretty fast at making the food, however, there was barely anyone at the restaurant both times, so my order was out of the kitchen pretty fast.

I ordered a burger one night and got something with chicken the next day.

It's a decent enough restaurant and bar for a hotel and is a great place to meet up after a long day in meetings, or at a conference, or to escape an event.“

“I have only gotten take out from Sake so I can't comment much on its service or atmosphere other than the very basics which were fine. The food has been delicious and very generous portions. The restaurant itself was clean. There is some outdoor seating in front. I don't believe there is any parking other than the paid street parking and I believe small parking garage.“

“My stomach had been bothering me but I was hungry and this was the only place in the food court that had steamed rice. I wanted something that wasn't going to make my stomach worse so I got the Vegetarian delite today which was cooked veggies, mushrooms, and I chose steamed rice. The gentleman that took my order and cooked it was so nice. For $6 my container was full of rice and deliciously seasoned veggies. It was so big I couldn't eat it all, even if my stomach wasn't upset. You could easily share this with another person. Well worth the price. I'll have to go back another time to try their meat options. The prices are really good and the food is cooked fresh. Will be back again.“

“Very good, great customer service!“

“I go back because the food is awesome and the lady taking the orders is always nice and smiling. She is an excellent reason to keep going back.“

“Moving my reviews over from Yelp. We were in the area to visit our daughter at Miami. Originally published 11/5/18:

Out of towners note: this is a college sushi place. Basically right across the street from University of Cincinnati. What that means to you is the following:

1. Ridiculously inexpensive sushi
2. Really busy
3. Non-sushi items are pretty reasonable but not cheap
4. Appetizers and desserts are regular price
5. They have a format - screw with the format at your own risk

What's the format? Each diner gets an order sheet. Each order sheet results in a plate hitting your table. Combine orders and you'll still see a plate hit your table - one plate. Order all willy-nilly by telling your server what you want when he/she happens by and you'll see everything arrive on it's own plate and in no particular order. Don't fight it - just go with the flow.

As much as I enjoy sushi, the best bite of the night goes to Kid2's Galbi entree. Really tender, juicy beef short rib slices that must have been marinated for a really, really long time as they were so infused with flavor it was mind-blowing. Add in the gorgeous caramelization that took place when they were cooked over high heat and every bite was a masterpiece.“

“First time was tonight and I absolutely loved it. Shared a post about it that’s currently going viral. I pray everyone experience the same experience that I had.“

“Wonderful place! The sushi was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. I especially loved the quality of the fish and the generous portions. The service was excellent — the staff were friendly, attentive, and provided quick service while creating a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening! 🍣✨“

“We were looking for recommendations for lunch after we went to the zoo. We had delivery from this place probably 5 years ago and it was so good. I talked to my friends about revisiting today and boy I'm so glad we did! Not only did we have super size portions, The food was fantastic! I recommend anyone taking a trip to the zoo to check out Ninja grill afterwards for lunch!“

“They are great and can cater their customers nutritional needs. highly recommend. They have a new customer!“

“The onigiri is phenomenal
Daruma is a little self serve shop of well curated delicious stuff. My teen & I love to stop here to grab onigiri and bottled drinks to take on picnics (or for them to eat in the car while examining how good they are)“

“Food was delicious and professional staff.“

“THE BEST!!! I absolutely love this place! The food and service is equally fabulous. Everything is so fresh and delicious.Great prices good environment. I can safely say this is a wonderful hidden gem. If you are going to try the crab boil, they are some of the best I've ever had honestly. Between the sauce, the freshness of the crab and the freshness of the corn and other ingredients It is just superior.“

“I have always loved E+O but their costumer service these past few days have been top notch. I made an error when getting an online gift card and Kayla immediately hopped in and solved this issue quickly. I love the food and love the atmosphere!“

“Love the salmon superfood salad.“

“Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki was excellent! We get it to go and are never disappointed. I hope this eatery moves to a store front if Eastgate Mall phases out their food court. We hear big changes are coming to the mall, so we are hoping the food court stays in place. Love this food and YES, you get a lot for the price. Try it! You will be surprised“

“My daughter and mine first time. Nick was sensational. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Food was great and timely. We definitely will be back. Thanks for a great experience“

“Mindy took excellent care of me and my dining experience this evening- the volcano, rainbow, Sunday morning, tempura rolls & bbq eel and mackerel nigiri all hit the spot with a tall can of Sapporo. 🌈 🍣 🍺“

“Amazing Food Tasty Environment Great!!!“

“My husband and I just found our new Chinese restaurant. We ordered from here for the first time and both of us looked at each other and said, “our new place.” The food is freshly cooked and delicious.“

“Awesome Sushi, Staff is very friendly“

“We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The atmosphere, service, and the food were top notch. Will definitely be back.“

“only went for dessert. but the rolled ice was great. only problem was it took 10-15 minutes for them to get one part of the order together.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! This Thai sushi and hibachi restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The sushi was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented — every roll was packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. The Thai dishes were authentic, rich, and full of bold spices without being overpowering.

The hibachi show was so entertaining and fun to watch, and the chef cooked everything to perfection. The steak was tender, the shrimp was juicy, and the fried rice was some of the best I’ve ever had.

The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere was clean, cozy, and perfect for both family dinners and special occasions.
I’ll definitely be coming back — highly recommend to anyone who loves Thai food, sushi, or hibachi! 🍣🔥“

“I love everything about Fusabowl!!“

“We love this location! We come every Friday night and have never had a bad experience!! Our server and chefs are extraordinary; food is amazing, very high quality! We truly look forward to our experiences here and have come often for celebrations and family meals!!“