50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Whitehall

“The food is made fresh and it is Delicious 😋“

“I had a great experience today even though it was really busy. The staff was friendly even under a lot of stress due to a big order. My food was hot and exactly what I ordered. Portions were generous and we will be back soon to try the wings, specifically the dry rub, and salmon!“

“there food is good I have had it 3 times and I loved it“

“Honestly I haven’t found a place with food this good and service this good in a long time. There food is so tender and delicious and worth the price same with there drinks so good. The ladies there are so sweet and the cooks do an amazing job this has became a spot I come often with my husband and friends.

Vegetarian options: You can remove meat from literally almost all of it .

Kid-friendliness: The music is low there fish and it’s Quaint enough for kids to be there.“

“We had been before,had a wonderful experience wanted to come back excellent food service excellent Reasonably priced highly recommend“

“They were amazing. Food was excellent. I had the best time and can’t wait to go back“

“All I can say is WOW Awesome Amazing Grub.. Thank You!! Fresh Great Grub to my door . The BEST meal in a very long time. Keep doing what you do“

“We love Kirin. The food is delicious every time. The Karaage Ramen is AMAZING seriously fried chicken in a soup?? What could be better?? Also the service...it's so rare these days to go somewhere with young staff members who actually care about their job. We always appreciate how hard they work.“

“Food was delicious and service was great!“

“very good food, large portion and excellent cust service 👌“

“We have ordered several menu items, all superb. Thai Basil, Mongolian Stir Fry, Pepper steak, Szechuan, sushi….no bad choices!“

“It was Valentine's Day, and City Barbecue was about to close because they didn't have enough food. Wow!My daughter wanted to go there but that wasn't happening. I mentioned Hibachi Express, and she was fine with it.We ordered the food, and it took a while, but it was ok because it gave me and my daughter time to talk.They are usually prompt with the food.My daughter was very pleased with her shrimp and salmon ? and I was good with my chicken and shrimp.“

“1st time here very good food“

“Been here a number of times over the last 2 years and the food always consistent and always phenomenal. Def our favorite local chinese place. We've liked every thing we've tried, there eggrolls and crab rangoon are my favorite that I've had. Always flavorful, never too greasy. And the prices can't be beat. It's got a fun quirky atmosphere inside and every employee I've interacted with has been super friendly. Will continue to order from here for a long time!“

“Great food and lots of it.“

“Delicious. Love everything!“

“the food was fantastic and the gentleman was very professional and kind“

“Good habachi at great prices. You get great food portions too. There are low wait times and you can call ahead. Wait time is about 10 minutes. I usually just order when I get there as I've had difficulty ordering with the lady that answers the phone, but the young guy is good at taking orders on the phone. Ordering in person seems to work better for me.I've had chicken hibachi and chicken and steak hibachi. Both dishes were good. I order from here about every 10 days, and each time, my food is consistently good. Parking is not an issue as it sits in a small plaza of about 4 units.

Parking: Small parking area but it works since most people are getting take out.“

“Got dinner from this establishment. I ordered General Tso Chicken with fried Rice, Crab Rangoons, Egg Rolls.Fried Rice didn’t have any veggies. Chicken was good. I opted out for spicy. Crab Rangoons were SO good. Along with the Egg rolls. Food was ready within the time frame I was given. Overall Good Stop.“

“Great atmosphere and my drink was delicious! I ended up sticking around the order food as well, which was bomb!“

“Delicious and fresh! Will definitely order again!“

“Wow! Some of the best freshest sushi I’ve ever had and I’ve been all over the world so I know fresh sushi when I eat it! Beautiful decor and cozy inside. Great for a date night or dinner with friends as you are right in the heart of the Short North. I dined on a Wednesday night and it was busy! But our server did a fantastic job of checking in with us and updating us on any food or drink delays which is fantastic customer service!! Sushi fans of Akai Hana..You gotta try DOMO.. I think it’s game on for the best sushi in Cbus. Lmk what you think🍣“

“This isn't a place I would choose to eat unless I want noise and no tables. The food, however, is better than Gengigo. The meat is fresh tasting, cut against the grain, and not filled with grissel. Served with an egg fried rice, side of cabbage, and 2 sides of sauces. *Please comment for any allergies. They might be able to make suggestions. You can opt not to get the cabbage too. There's a lot of customized choices available. It's a large portion that is filling, flavorful, and healthy. Would highly recommend to most.

Dietary restrictions: Ask. Allergens could be a challenge.

Kid-friendliness: I would order ahead or come back at the given time for it to be ready.“

“Food, prices, and service were all awesome! Overall a wonderful experience! We will be back real soon!“

“Get the hibachi chicken/steak combo and add whatever veggies you want. I add mushrooms and egg. It is one of my favorite meals this side of Columbus. I can't speak for the rest of the menu, but that chicken/steak hibachi is seriously incredible.“

“I love the lady at the front - she's phenomenal ☺️ this place has the best rice -lawwwwddd it's cooked just right - they are literally the best hibachi place I've had in a while !! 5stars ! ( Try it you will NOT regret it )“

“We get assorted food, not salty, this is key. We have been to many places and that is one of the main issues, you use salt to add flavor to the spice, not the other way around, very good.“

“from all the servers to the food they prepared was such an amazing experience. very good prices for the quality of food.“

“This is by far the best sushi in central Ohio. Able, fresh fish, atmosphere… everything you want out of a good sushi place. And the prices are VERY reasonable for Columbus. Big portions, big hearts. This place is the best.“

“Good Food.“

“Food is terrific ?++

There is only one server, though he is superb. Food takes a long time to prepare. So overall you would have to wait a bit longer than in other places.

The place is a bit away from the main street so it's not at the most convenient place. The lighting is a bit dark. On the other hand, it's very quiet, unlike some high-end restaurants nearby.

With all of the above, the most important thing is the food: it's too good so we used this place as our cafeteria during our week-long stay in Columbus!!!

And the price is reasonable, unlike some high-end places nearby!“

“This is our go to Japanese take places. Prices aren't bad, food is always delicious. Never an issue with our take out orders. And it's family owned and operated.

Vegetarian options: We love their vegetarian sushi. The vegetable tempura just to a name a few.“

“The service is incredible, and the choices ARE AMAZING!“

“The staff here was amazing! So friendly and warm. The food was so good, I can't see myself having sushi anywhere else in Columbus for a LONG time!“

“Omg they got all the Jamaican knock offs Mexican imposters and all the rest of you pop up hacks beat by a landslide I personally recommend ordering the hibachi bento with double meat but just as is it's fire amazing job eat there as much as humanly possible“

“Order was ready super fast and the quality is superb! Love all the options available. Friendly staff and clean eat in/out area!“

“Amazing sushi and great staff! Definitely come check it out“

“My son and I each got the chicken teriyaki combo that includes a drink and egg roll. We didn't care for the egg roll, it was mushy and tasteless. But the teriyaki chicken was amazing and you get a big portion for the reasonable price! There is no dine in seating, pick up only. Which is fine, I waited in my car after ordering and would rather eat at home anyways. Definitely recommend everyone try this place at least once!“

“So fresh! I will be back!“

“Love this place. Highly recommend the shrimp gyoza and pineapple sticky rice. Everything here is great though.“

“Ate a late lunch here with my sister tonight and the service was amazing. Our server (cashier) Kyjuan H. Was amazing and so nice, polite and courteous not mention very fine. As long as he’s working there I’ll definitely be back to spend all my coins. 🫣 The food was definitely good too and fresh.“

“Great food always eat here great customer service“

“Amazing food and amazing customer service! Give it a try you won’t regret!“

“Great food and sake. Beef bulgogi was so tender. We also had the Rishi roll with Okonomiyaki and crab Rangoon as starters. It was more than enough for the three of us and we took some home.

Parking: Lot across 3rd Street has room at dinner time. Not sure about lunchtime“

“Great food great atmosphere. However, if anyone is using Groupons please read the fine print prior to your visit. The coupons are based on a number of meals purchased to receive your discount.“

“Coco Grill is a hidden gem for Japanese food lovers. From the first bite, you can taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I ordered the special sushi and ramen, both perfectly prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring my experience was memorable. The atmosphere is peaceful and modern, making it perfect for a relaxing dinner or a night out with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in the city. Don’t forget to check out the photos I uploaded to get a better idea of how amazing everything is!“

“This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, I placed my order online and had it delivered. It was easy to place my order and I had regular updates on when my order would arrive. It was packed very securely! I was so excited about all the vegetarian options for rolls - they were all so delicious!“

“The service was spectacular - they made us feel so welcomed and went out of their way to make my husband’s birthday special. Atmosphere was a lot a lot nicer than other hibachi places we’ve been… we will be coming back to this location in the future!“