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!"“

“Great food and customer service..“

“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 tonkotsu Ramen. big portion“

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

“I took my adult son there for lunch, it was his first Hibachi grill experience, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was great, the servers were on top of things checking to see if everything was good, the food was delicious 😋 Our chef was so funny and entertaining we laughed the whole time he was cooking! If you visit this restaurant ask for Luna to cook for you he was definitely entertaining!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Best sushi hands down! #sushifriday“

“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 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!“

“The owners and staff are awesome people!! We frequent this establishment very often and always have a great time and experience! Food and atmosphere is awesome!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 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!“

“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 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!♥️🙏🏽“

“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)“

“3 months, and they continue to ignore my messages. They charged me for the wrong thing and there was a problem with my Miso soup. Definitely a company who couldn't care less about customers.“

“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“

“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.“

“Very Good Sushi!!! We enjoyed every bite we took and highly recommend you visit this restaurant. We will definitely be back many times!“

“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!!“

“Very Good Sushi!!! We enjoyed every bite we took and highly recommend you visit this restaurant. We will definitely be back many times!“

“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!!“