44 Best Japanese Restaurants near Nepean

“We had such a great experience at Sansotei Ramen on Merivale! The staff is incredible - so so friendly and attentive. Our ramen and mochi were delicious. I do wish there was a larger selection of flavours for ramen but I loved my Spicy Tantan:)“

“We stopped in for lunch on our drive home from Quebec to Sudbury. It seemed fairly busy, yet our food arrived seemingly instantaneously. The staff are so kind and welcoming. What really stood out to me was how fresh everything was. The avocado was such high-quality, something hard come by in Sudbury. Everything we ordered was well prepared and just leagues above what we're used to being served at home. We will return. Thank you!“

“We made an order for Valentine’s day and unfortunately the driver chose to take another order before ours so the food came an hour late. However the food is amazing and service wise there wasnt much they could change about the situation except they gave us free cheese and chocolate cakes ! 🤓Thank you ! I was still happy once we finally received our food its the best sushi I’ve had in Ottawa. We’ve ordered before where it was fast just note the orders are delivered by dash drivers so on a busy day mistakes can happen.“

“We had a takeout meal of teriyaki chicken, shrimp and sushi. All was excellent, was ready at the appointed time and was reasonably priced. The service was exemplary ... one of the staff held the door open for me on the way out and that was totally unexpected. We shall definitely be back.“

“100% recommended! The best Japaneese food ( especially sushi) you can get around. my family from Stratford and Birmingham comes to Redditch just for their sushi. It's always fresh and great variety ( not just sad tuna or salmon rolls). Kids love the bubble teas, the hot pots are amazing. Plum wine and cocktails are also worth mentioning. Staff attentive and friendly - always ready to explain things, let the kids dress up in kimonos.“

“friendly staff and fast service“

“Warm welcome/service - quick - delicious. A fun experience. Recommend and will go back!“

“My family really loves to eat here.I celebrated my birthday tonight and we had fun we’re all satisfied.It is worth the price!!I also appreciate Sherry for serving us.She is really nice and patient even if we never stopped ordering.Thank you so much!!“

“I have ordered so many times here since I moved to Ottawa I have truly lost count. There are no bad items. They even toss in free snacks every now and then! Such a sweet family and wonderful ladies who run it. Their daily special are such a great deal, and a good way to try different items in their menu.

Their sushi platters are some of the cheapest in the city, and no one can beat their quality. Salmon platter for $25 with 20 pieces is a crazy steal. So good. Their bento boxes are also so packed so thoughtfully.“

“I have been to Shinka several times and I keep bringing new people to share this great experience! Their food is incredible and the atmosphere is really neat with the speak-easy feel. Best sushi I've had by far. I especially love the dragon eye and the spicy scallop :)“

“Wonderful little place that serves alot of my favourite Japanese comfort food 😋 especially love the Halal teriyaki chicken donburi! location is a little trickey to get to. Just go inside of the front entrance of the Green Valley Office building!“

“I had an amazing experience at rice n roll - the staff were so lovely and friendly and happy to help. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, the tofu poki bowl was so flavourful and so much was included for $23! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious meal!“

“Been here for dine in and takeout before and they have never disappointed! Service was fast and the servers are soft spoken, the atmosphere was also quiet. Only gripe was that they close so early! I once went at 7:30 and they were already stopping dine in service. Either way, my friends and I will still be back, hopefully earlier next time lol“

“This is always a huge dilemma for me: 4 stars or 5?

On one hand, Kuidaore is probably one of the most authentically Japanese-feeling places I’ve visited in Ottawa, especially because of the interior and overall atmosphere. On the other hand, the food didn’t quite meet my expectations.

I had just returned from a long trip to Japan, so my taste buds still remembered very well what classics like tonkotsu ramen, karaage, and takoyaki tasted like there. Naturally, I ordered all three.

The tonkotsu ramen was a little on the bland side for me. The broth felt somewhat watery and lacked the richness I expected. The chashu, however, was excellent. The biggest downside was the noodles - the texture reminded me more of instant noodles than the ramen noodles I had throughout Japan. To be fair, this is still one of the better bowls of ramen I’ve had in Ottawa; it’s just difficult not to compare it with what you get in Japan.

The takoyaki was average. The octopus was slightly chewy, but I loved the generous amount of bonito flakes on top. Visually, it looked just like something you might get from a street stall in Osaka, which brought back some good memories.

The karaage was my biggest disappointment. Japan has some of the best fried chicken in the world in my opinion - even convenience-store chicken can be amazing. Unfortunately, this karaage tasted as if it had been fried in old oil, or perhaps something was off with the seasoning. It also seemed to be made with white meat, while most of the karaage I had in Japan used juicy dark meat.

And somehow, the best part of dinner was the Orion beer. Originally from Okinawa, it became one of my favourites in Japan, and it was a very nice surprise to find it here.

So yes, I’m still struggling between 4 and 5 stars. I’m leaving 5 stars because I really like the atmosphere, appreciate having a place like this in Ottawa, and I definitely want to come back. I’ll give the ramen and karaage another try and update my review afterward.“

“The food is succulent! my husband is japanese and we both love that restaurant dearly ❤️ it's a little gem with amazing chef and really caring waiters and waitress. we're glad we choose Haru Izakaya for our anniversary ❤️“

“This is my husband and I's favourite sushi place in the city! The staff are all incredibly kind and helpful, the atmosphere is so nice, there's not a lot of seating which I personally love. We regularly eat in/take out and every time the food has been fresh, tasty and quick. You have to try their beef gyoza, I think it is the best I have ever had!! My husband is obsessed with the lobster roll!! I am not a big leave a review person, but I felt this place truly deserves all the stars!!!“

“Discovered this restaurant today and happy we did. The food was excellent, great experience allowing us to cook our meal while chatting. Attentive service, excellent quality. A lot of food in the options. We really loved the experience and will definitely return.“

“Only went for drinks for a birthday. The food we saw/smelled seemed amazing. Drinks were great.

Service was a bit slow, but they were setting up for club night. So I'll blame it on timing.

The drinks were also fantastic“

“Free cotton candy made this review 👍“

“My son and I love coming here, it’s both of our favourite restaurant. The sushi is phenomenal, the price is fair and the service is always wonderful. Nice quiet dining experience, definitely recommend if you enjoy sushi!“

“The sushi are really good and the service is amazing! 😍“

“This place is very good and the sashimi are very fresh“

“Drove from Orleans to pick up an order for dinner gathering. Arrived 5 min early only to find out it would take another 30min because the kitchen’s printer didn’t print our order. They couldn’t cancel it either and I had guests waiting. Pretty disappointing to be honest, the food is great so I’m providing honest feedback here to help improve systems. Please refund my credit card as your server wasn’t able to do so at the restaurant.“

“Fresh, simple and friendly.If you are looking for fresh and simple sushis, this is the place. The service is very friendly and the food is delicious. The sushis are priced properly and I never feel like I am paying more then I should have.I highly recommend!“

“Excellent food! Amazing service! Sushi was incredible. 10/10. Food had flavour and was made to order fresh. Great work! Definitely recommend“

“Authentic non hyped sushii. The other places are not quality oriented the way Genji is.“

“Absolutely delicious. I regularly wait for them to open in the morning for break instead of ordering elsewhere“

“Great sushi. Only concern is that either I have covid or their wasabi is very weak. Have to add a lot to get that zap“

“So good. Sushi is fantastic, super fresh, with lots of variety.

I placed a really large order. If was ready exactly when I was told it would be. Everything was packaged beautifully and the ladies working there arr very kind. They clearly know what they're doing and prepare the Sushi with lots of care.

So delicious - and really generous portions. I have tons of leftover (and that's ok! 😋😁). Go here for Sushi!“

“It's an above average izakaya with somewhat expected service and atmosphere. The quality of food however exceeds my expectation in a fairly modest and typical izakaya in downtown Ottawa, the yikitori is particularly tasty and well done.“

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“Ever since the new guy is in the kitchen cooking the meat, portion size has decreased and this makes me so mad. I've been going there for years and many times per month, but since 2 years I went only 3 times, at best. I always take Yakisoba duo with chicken and beef with extra shrimp. For the longest time, my extra was ACTUALLY an extra, but now since the new guy is there, if I take an extra shrimp, he gives me a lot less chicken and beef... Like if I pay for an extra, it is to get a freaking extra, not to get less of other stuff!!! Damn it frustrate me. I went there religiously before because I love it so much.“

“A great family friendly experience. A true gem in the heart of Ottawa. fantastic food, great service and a personalized interaction with your chef. 100% in my books“

“Great spot for quick, fresh sushi and poke bowls! The fish is high quality, and the poke bowls are flavorful with generous toppings. Service is friendly but a bit slow during peak hours. Overall, a solid choice for a quick, healthy meal. Will definitely return!“

“Fresh and delicious sushi and rolls, clearly prepared with care every morning. The staff are warm, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. This is definitely a must-try sushi spot in Ottawa. You can really tell the owner puts both passion and heart into the restaurant. Highly recommended!“

“Excellent, fresh, sushi. Service was quick, orders were accurate and staff were friendly.“

“We had an amazing experience at Japanese Village in Ottawa. The teppanyaki chefs are very entertaining, skilled, and make the meal a lot of fun from start to finish. Our favorite one has the baby smooth chest! We ordered the Wagyu beef with hotpot, striploin steak, shrimp, lobster tail, and chicken stir-fry, and every dish was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the presentation was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it a great place for a special occasion or a night out. It's not the cheapest dinner, but the quality of the food and the overall experience made it well worth it. Sadly they do not offer alcohol but the food makes up for it. This is our 3rd time going here. We'll definitely be back again!“

“Had an amazing time with friends at Koreana Restaurant! The all-you-can-eat experience was top-notch, offering incredible variety and freshness. The bulgogi was tender, rich in flavor, and perfectly seasoned, and we really enjoyed grilling it right at our table. The glass noodles (Japchae), sushi, and side dishes were all delicious additions to the meal. Everything came out fast, the atmosphere was super comfortable, and the staff made us feel right at home. Truly a fantastic spot for a fun meal with friends—highly recommended!“

“Good sushi good service. Only thing I didn't like was they limit the amount of type of sushi you order based on what you previously ordered. If you want more of one type of sushi they limit you to 2 of the same. So it's not really all you can eat. Really good sushi.“

“Sushi was very fresh and tasty. A bit pricey for the size of the smaller rolls but delicious nonetheless. They were generous with the pickled ginger and soya sauce. Service was friendly. Staff made some suggestions and gave me a sheet that explained what was inside the different types of rolls. I enjoyed them all.“

“Sushiman offers a surprisingly authentic amount of sushi options that are quite amazing. We often order the spicy salmon roll and are never disappointed. The location is within a shared area that mostly houses students, which can get load at times but is overall very friendly. A very good sushi spot for lovers!“

“One of my favorite spots in Ottawa. L-O-V-E the sushi - especially the speciality rolls. More importantly, the staff is amazing from the hostess who greets you to all the servers. It is always consistently good. It makes for a great dining experience.“

“A lovely little shop!! I’d initially ordered some rolls for myself over uber eats for pickup. When I arrived, the place was decently quiet so I asked if it would be alright if I sat there to eat. They made up a table for me right away and I was made to feel welcomed and settled in easily. Great tasting food, and fresh as well. A great place for a little solo sushi date :)“