41 Best Japanese Restaurants near Whitehall

“This place is implemented in the name. FIRE ? This hibachi is nicely seasoned, greatly portioned, reasonable pricing and speedy service. THIS IS WHAT HIBACHI SHOULD LOOK & TASTE LIKE! Oh and they also provided different vegetables without an extra charge. Whew. I cannot wait to go back to HIBACHI FIRE ❤️‍??“

“Our group of 5 had a great time! Our table was not ready at our reservation time and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes past our rez time. The owner was so apologetic and comped us a round of drinks and some apps while we waited. Very thoughtful and beyond what we would have expected.The service was very good. Food was great and everyone in our group left with full and happy bellies. 100% recommend.“

“The cashier was patient as we looked over menu and ordered. The food was ready in a timely manner and packaged well for carry out. Good portions for the food too! It was the most colorful hibachi entree I have had, with the most variety of veggies than the few other places I have tried. And it came with some noodles and soup!!! We will be going back!“

“If you're craving some good comfort, flavorful, and delicious food! There's plenty of parking and some seating inside but most people seem to take food to go.Get the dinner house combo, you get so much! You get shrimp, beef, chicken, two veggie sides, and 2 sauces. Their other combos are good as well, you can't go wrong. Their ginger sauce is a really good balance to the buttery hardy entree and their spicy yum yum is good as well. One dinner entree order lasts me two meals and only for $17. The food is good, fresh, and flavorful.I also like getting their wings, they usually have their special of $1 wings if you buy a minimum of 5, or the regular 3 wings for $5. And you don't just get the drum or flat, you get both, which is usually getting 10 wings at other places. You're getting 10 wings for $5! I recommend their sriracha honey sauce, it is spicy and sweet, and so good. You can't beat the deal!They also offer lunch all day, so you can get the half size which is more than enough for one meal. They also have sides and appetizers like egg rolls and crab rangoons that you can get.I recommend for good food and quick service! They'll treat you really well and take care of you here.“

“The sushi was so fresh and very flavorful. I am new to eating sushi, and this place does not disappoint. Even if you have never had it and are just getting into eating this type of cuisine or a conasur, they have something for everyone. Our server was very friendly and attentive, my glass was never more that half empty when he would come around and refill it without having to ask. This was a nice treat out to experience something different.“

“I've always had really good experiences at sakana both dine in & take out. The food is always really good, the fish has always tasted fresh, and usually comes out pretty quick. The service has always been solid, including on my most recent trip. If I'm on that side of town and craving some sushi I'll stop by. I definitely recommend Sakana.Parking: Large parking lotWheelchair accessibility: Has wheel chair ramp up curb“

“This is my first time visiting this restaurant, and I ordered the pork dish of KATSUDON which was incredibly delicious. It offered a very unique taste that I've never experienced before. Then, a customer recommended the fried mushrooms to me, which turned out to be an excellent suggestion. When I bit into them, the mushrooms were very juicy and full-flavored, delicious indeed. I will definitely come back.“

“Cute spot with a great sushi menu. We ordered the Alaska Roll, Tempura Octopus Roll, Fugu Roll and Ocean Roll. Had a fried chicken app. Sushi was fresh and service was a little slow but very friendly. A guy was playing the guitar when we were there, which was a nice touch. Will be back to try some more rolls!“

“There is so much potential for one of the best tasting ramen places in columbus. Great noodles exceptional broth and seasonings. The only thing keeping wukong express from being the best ramen in columus is the quality of meat and veggies.Takoyaki - 2/5 Frozen in the center. The flavor was good. Very savory. Nice creamy filling. Noticed a lack of a dipping sauce compared to other restaurants. I imagine cooked throughly. This may have been a 4/5Wukong Noodles 5/5 noodles are amazing. I love they have a little bite to them, unlike many lower quality ramen places with overcooked noodles.Wukong Broth 5/5-the broth is powerful. Flavorful and the right balance of spice. This doesn't have the watered-down taste common with ramen shops.Marinated egg 4/5 - Lots of flavor and perfectly cooked. Though could use a longer marinate to be perfect.Meat. 1.5/ 5 -Lots of flavor. Not much quality. All the meat tasted over cooked and a little dry as well as the pork was chewy and dry.Veggies 2.5/5 veggies didn't taste bad. But they had a lack of crunch you expect from fresh bean sprouts. (This may be a seasonal issue.)Overall, this is some of the best flavors you'll get at a ramen shop. That being said, with some improvements to the quality of meet and veggies. this may become the #1 place in central ohio for ramen.“

“Ordered delivery and got the spicy tuna sushi box and 2 of the beef bulgogi onigiri. The spicy tuna roll was huge, much bigger than what you get at the grocery store. The tuna slices on the nigiri were super thick too. The onigiris were also really good, I made the mistake of having an onigiri first before getting to the bento box and the single onigiri alone was really filling.“

“Went for my mother's birthday. Food was great. Server Latai (I probably butchered that! It's been a few weeks since we went) was really friendly and checked on us frequently. We were able to bring in a birthday cake. We had buy 1 roll, get one 1/2 off. Loved everything we had. We got the mango sauce on the side for the mango chicken. Heated up well for kids' lunches the next day. We will be back :)“

“I absolutely love and adore the food here the portions are huge the flavor is so bold it's very healthy with the hibachi shrimp comes with delicious rice ,cabbage and shaved carrots and additional toppings like zucchini are my favorite The staff are very friendly and so sweet and they have many food options and appetizers like egg rolls and crab Rangoon “

“Great service although the server didn't seem too thrilled to be there haha. The shrimp tempura was cooked perfectly with a crispy outside breading. Miso soup was great, the edamame was a bit bland and sake wasn't all that good either. Spicy tuna rolls had a nice kick as well as the California roll being delicious. My girlfriend got the teriyaki salmon and had no complaints!“

“Kirin is an excellent place to eat, great food and appetizers. I never have liked any kind of kimchi, I really like it here, very fresh and doesn’t taste like an old nasty sock… ( like most kimchi does). Good service and quaint little place!! This will be a regular stop!!!“

“I've only been to two different FUSIAN locations. I've been happy every time.I can't give it 5 stars though for four reasons: limited drink selection, it's a little pricey, it's not as clean as I'd like, and it's noisy.I still recommend it though.“

“I definitely must give credit where credit is due!I ordered the Chicken Ramen, with the Japanese Fried Chicken, Gyoza for the appetizer and three extra side eggs and all of it was incredible.Due to a door dash error, the original order did not get delivered. But after I sent an email about the issue, I got a call from Jason at the facility who personally prepared and delivered the order to me!Great food plus service that’s above and beyond, I definitely will eat here again!!“

“I stopped by when in the area and craving sushi. I had no idea what to expect especially when I walked in and it was to place your order at the counter and they bring it to you, I normally so sit down places for sushi. But their Special Dragon Roll was absolutely spectacular. The facility is spotless, very relaxing and calming. They offer quality chip sticks, and utensils when dinning in verses your typical disposable options. I would absolutely recommend stopping by here if your in the area!“

“Every time I’ve visited this establishment the Gentleman who takes my order is always so sweet! The portions that are given are huge. I love that…to feel like I get “a bang for my buck!”I’ve tried the chicken and steak and also the shrimp all perfectly cooked. Just so good. Definitely my go to spot from here on.“

“Overall good experience, and I can definitely recommend it. Had lunch here, so cannot vouch for the dinner menu, but the sushi was pretty good as well as the bento box that I got. Really good teriyaki chicken and vegetables, and the miso soup is delicious! Good service and good atmosphere, although parking can be a little challenging. Check it out if you're looking for a good sushi place in town.Parking: There's a very small parking lot behind the restaurant that is shared with the other businesses, but there is also a parking lot across the street that is pretty easy to get in and out of onto the main street.“

“Not bad, the delivery failed, GrubHub delivered our food to someone else, and then went back and delivered it back to us, but they gave us a credit, so so we got it late last night. Had it for lunch, had for lunch. The wings were excellent. They come a garlic on them and they were just really good even reheated. The was OK. I liked the role with the salmon on top of the best. It's in my pictures I recommend that one.ttfn“

“Fabulous sushi experience! All the food ordered was top notch. Service was also very good, with only one missed food item, an extra appetizer we ordered, but ended up not needing. Otherwise, perfect visit! Definitely recommend if you are a lover of sushi and want to try some new rolls.“

“The food is good. The service is nice. I do feel bad for the girl that's always in the front. She clearly has alot on her plate. She does the orders, translates, takes care of online orders, runs the food out, answers the phone, cleans the dining room. As a result of all that she can be a bit short but I understand. They could really benefit from putting some music in the dining room. It's very awkward and quiet when you sit. You just hear everyone's conversations and chewing lol. All in all a great place but I feel bad for the host“

“My partner and I had tickets to see a show at the Palace Theater, and we were looking for a good restaurant, within walking distance, at which to eat prior to the show. We settled on Rishi. We've eaten here a handful of times in the past, and the food never disappoints. The space is small, but the food is big on taste and quality. I started with the cucumber and carrot salad, followed by a Columbus Roll and Pacific Rim Roll (sushi rolls). My partner asked about gluten free selections, and the server brought out an actual gluten free menu. The food was outstanding, as was the service. I highly recommend this place.Dietary restrictions: Rishi has a gluten free menu.“

“I have their noodles and salmon for dinner one a week and it never disappoints! Their noodles has got to be my favorite! Their crab rangoon is chefs kiss. & they are always friendly! We love consistent customer service! thank you guys! Keep up the amazing work!“

“I was greeted at the counter by Daylan. He helped me figure out my order. The chicken double bowl was a large portion. I was pleasantly surprised. I love the ginger sauce. I’ll try the yum yum sauce next time. If you order a double bowl they give you two containers of sauce. I would imagine they’d be happy to give you one of each. What I liked most about this place was the good old-fashioned service with a smile. Thanks Daylan. They’d better try to hang on to you. You’d be hard to replace.“

“I was thrilled to hear this Asian restaurant was still open. It is under new ownership and the food is just as good! The portions were very generous and the staff was friendly. The owner was very helpful and appreciative of our business. The strip of businesses is all that remains from City Center Mall. Very glad this restaurant is still open. I'll be back!“

“Food was delicious! My daughter loved the sushi and she's a picky eater. Our cook was hilarious and a great listener/multi Tasker. My kids actually got me the birthday song lolaby and they came out with a tambourine and singers which was pretty surprising to me.“

“I’m from West Virginia and just got out of nation wide Childrens hospital where I had surgery on my throat, and I spent an hour trying to find steamed vegetables before I found this place and the guy who took my order over the phone was super friendly :) and the vegetables with yum yum sauce here were 10/10“

“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.“

“I have visited other locations but this one was fresh, new, and amazing!! This was this love at first bite! I had the Roasted Salmon and Vegetables with Rice! I have been twice in the last week! The service was amazing! My food was Uber delicious! Nathan was phenomenal! and I will be a repeat customer for this location!!“

“My boyfriend and I came here yesterday after trying to go to another sushi place and they were booked for the night. We are from out of state and never been here and the staff was so friendly and we even got our drinks for free. The food was delicious and the portions were great. The atmosphere was clean and very cute. We will definitely be back next time we’re in town!“

“It appears that this restaurant is no longer at the former location.There is a sign and vehicle advertising Big Daddy BBQ but the place next door to Dairy Queen doesn't seem to be open much if at all.The Genjogo restaurant moved a few doors west of its former location (next door to Dairy Queen) to next door to the wright Patterson credit union.“

“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.“

“My son recommended that I try this place because I was craving Asian food and something filling. Since I hadn't had Japanese food in such a long time, this was his suggestion. I ordered the Hibachi Steak & Chicken and was more than pleased with my items. First of all, they gave me a more than generous portion, which pleasantly surprised me. Second, it was prepared much quicker than expected, yet was not undercooked in the least. The Steak, which was medium-well, was a superb cut of meat, cooked to perfection, as was the chicken, which was seasoned wonderfully. It came with a side of yum-yum sauce, but I ordered a second portion and was glad I did, considering the size. The rice was a little drier that I'd hoped, but the sauce helped to balance out the texture, making for a tender, juicy meal. It came with a side of stringed cabbage that complimented the meal well. There was more than enough for me to save for another meal, which actually will be lunch tomorrow. Definitely check this place out!“

“We have been getting Hibachi from here for over a year now and we can’t recommend it enough! The food is delicious and the portions are huge. 2 people could share one order but we like to save the leftovers for lunch the next day. We typically like to add on broccoli to our order since it usually comes with cabbage. Their food is very fresh and cooked to order and the staff is always so kind & very personable. They can get pretty busy some nights but they always have speedy service and have your order done within about 15 minutes. If you’re looking for good food at a good price then this is the place to go!“

“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.“

“This is our new go-to pickup spot for Asian food. I’m a fan of the pad Thai and husband gets the sesame chicken with fried rice. It’s quick and online ordering is easy. Food is good for a place with this big of a menu. I tried the teriyaki once and won’t get that again.“

“Food is EXCELLENT! ATMOSPHERE IS ABOVE PAR! And John was my cashier. He was more than hospitable, respectful, and courteous! IF YOU HAVE NOT EATEN AT MR HIBACHI CLEVELAND AVE, THEN YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY! I LOVE IT AND IM SURE YOU’LL LOVE IT TOO!??“

“This place is nothing less than pure excellence! From the service to the food and the taleneted chefs that engage with customers, you will never have a bad time here. Returning customer thay will always come back. Highly recommend to anyone.“

“It may be located in an area that's had better days... And the building may have seen better days.. But the food and the staff are the best of any Japanese steakhouse you'll ever have. The owner is incredible, kind and genuine. The salad dressing is one of a kind and the meals are priced better than the competition yet quality wise run circles around any other place. Come here and try it out, you won't regret it.“

“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!“