41 Best Japanese Restaurants in Cincinnati

“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.“

“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!"“

“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“

“The ramen never disappoints, and you can customize to your preference with a variety of add-ins. The appies and rice bowls are also delicious. Oh, and their chasu (pork) is life-altering. Highly recommended!“

“Great food and customer service..“

“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!“

“Great tonkotsu Ramen. big portion“

“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.“

“This place is absolutely phenomenal 😍 I ordered a teriyaki salmon bento box and it came with all of this for $20! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“Best sushi hands down! #sushifriday“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and great atmosphere“

“We went for the sushi and hibachi all-you-can-eat. The staff was nice, the service was quick, and the food was good. We especially liked the hibachi. It is such a good deal!“

“This was my first time here 12/27/25 I will never go back they had no ketchup nore French fries baked potato server very nice chef was good“

“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!“

“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!“

“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)“

“Love the salmon superfood salad.“

“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. 🌈 🍣 🍺“

“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“

“The owner is such a kind woman! Please, community of Delhi and all over do continue to support such a generous business owner, mother, restaurant and community member with her restaurant growth and existence. I was blessed to formally meet her this evening. She had a beautiful story to tell and I just pray the community continues to eat there and pay it forward for people's children to be able to eat in uncertain times. My daughter was fed tonight and we are grateful and thankful for that. God bless you, your restaurant and family. The food was AMAZINGLY GOOD!♥️🙏🏽“

“Today was our first time here and everything was amazing and great price!“

“Amazing Food Tasty Environment Great!!!“

“Love there Chicken and Salmon. There food is delicious 😋. I highly recommended this place.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“I used to not be able to get out of this place for under $30! Well now it just cost me $60 with the tip! But I have to admit it was worth every penny and it always will be.“

“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!!“