25 Best Japanese Restaurants near Waterdown

“The sushi here is absolutely delicious. The ingredients are fresh. The rice is cooked properly and the portions are good for the price. These rolls are quite big (above average) and lots of variety to choose from. Note this a takeout location only with no dining in. A great spot if you’re in the mood and looking to try something new. We’ve been multiple times now and they have been consistent. Enjoy“

“We ordered a tray online and scheduled our pick up time. The tray far exceeded our expectations. AND there was a gift of 15 extra, different, pieces! Wow!
Everything was very fresh and presented beautifully if you are entertaining and want to put this tray on a buffet. We will definitely recommend Cozy Sushi to friends and become regulars ourselves.“

“Their sushi is amazing!! We have tried several sushi restaurants in Burlington and they are by far the best. Would highly recommend. Very friendly atmosphere“

“We stopped in for lunch at Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar and had such a great time! The service was excellent—our server was super friendly and attentive, making us feel really welcome. The food was delicious, fresh, and cooked right in front of us, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable.

We also tried the sake bombs at lunch (because why not?) and it turned the meal into a fun little experience. 🍶🔥 Between the great food, lively atmosphere, and wonderful service, lunch here was memorable.

Definitely a place worth coming back to!“

“Excellent food, with excellent service. The food seems to be very authentic - I have never been to Japan - with a very friendly staff in a very nice atmosphere. It's my go to place for comfort Japanese food and avoid the mainstream sushi places.“

“I absolutely love this place! We've ordered multiple times, and each time it was great. We will definitely be ordering again.“

“A Hidden Gem in Burlington – Sushi Masayuki

It was a pleasant surprise to discover Sushi Masayuki, an authentic Japanese restaurant tucked away in Burlington. I had the pleasure of enjoying their Omakase dinner ($140), which included an impressive 16 beautifully crafted dishes, each showcasing incredible attention to detail and freshness.

The quality of the fish was outstanding—delicate, flavourful, and expertly prepared. Every plate was a visual delight, artfully presented and thoughtfully balanced. I also opted for the sake flight ($15), which was a perfect pairing and added an extra dimension to the dining experience.

What truly set the evening apart was the personal and exceptional service. The staff made the experience feel warm and intimate, taking time to explain each dish and engage with guests in a genuine way.

Sushi Masayuki is a true gem for lovers of Japanese cuisine and a must-visit for anyone in the area looking for an elevated dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“All out amazing food and staff... Quality and passion in everything they do. And it shows in the food!!! Don't let the fact that its in a food court fool you... Its high level all the way and the freshest food you can find outside of home. Awesome job and can't wait to see you again!!!“

“Stopped in here, craving a Won Ton soup, didn’t realize they made it here. They have a small size and a regular size. Had 1 small Won Ton soup, took a bit to prepare and the servers were nice of them to tell me to sit down (while they got it prepared) When the soup was ready, I picked it up at the counter. The soup was very good, nice and hot, with small wonton noodles (with a meat filling) tasted like a seasoned pork. Soup had pieces of broccoli throughout it, and broth was a bit salty (but tolerable) could taste the spices, ginger root and garlic added in. Tasty broth, I added pepper for taste no soya sauce. The larger dishes look good also, but they have rices, spring rolls, teriyaki dishes. I’ll have to try, cooked right in front of you (with fresh ingredients) and placed steaming hot into the container (all ready to eat in food court or take home).“

“Chef Cal is wonderful and always makes conversation with me and my friends! He is very funny and entertains us while we wait for his food. This is the go-to place to get food on campus as a picky eater, the food is consistent and reliable. A favourite among me and my friends!“

“I don't have sushi often, but this restaurant exceeded my expectations. The flavours are saucy and exquisitely blended, creating a sensation that left me craving more. The place has some bright and appealing visual with great service, that's a huge bonus for the dining experience. I highly recommend this newly opened sushi restaurant for anyone seeking a refreshing and tasty journey while in the mall.

Vegetarian options: There were some veggie options, probably 5 or so with cucumber, carrot, avocado and some spicy variations. All look and probably taste great“

“Best sushi in Hamilton! Highly recommend“

“Always excellent food & service!“

“The Service Staff were amazing! Delicious menu❣“

“I take a 30min+ bus ride to this mall just to come to Mac's. Their avocado sushi is amazing! Nice big slices, avocado is not over or under ripe. Serving sizes are nice and big: their grab and go bar gives you 2 rolls worth. Seaweed salad was also incredible and a nice big portion size.“

“Two of us went for lunch, the food was fresh, hot and delicious. We would definitely go back again.“

“If I could give this place 10 star, I would. They so kind and welcoming and the food is incredible. Best sushi I have had, can’t find anything like this! Highly recommended the spicy salmon roll and salmon nigiri. Also very clean and fast, never have waited more than 20 minutes to get my food and it’s always constantly high quality.“

“Everything was fresh, the sevice was fast and friendly“

“The food is good. The dining area is beginning to look dingy The women’s bathroom is disgusting & needs a good clean“

“Excellent food 🥘 and great experience“

“Omg ! Ordered the medium platter tonight !! So delicious !!“

“Beef teri combo. So flavourful & tender. Lots food in this combo.“

“Really yummy sushi here. Got the bento box with tempura and substituted out the Cali roll for spicy salmon and I’m so glad I did because it was delicious! They add some extra salmon on top it was so good. Good portions for the price - I believe it was about $23 plus tax for the box. Also came with miso soup and rice pudding.

Am definitely going to be visiting this place again. Almost consider going out to Hamilton just for this sushi.

It was pretty busy on a Saturday night so some items took a while but worth it.“

“Excellent teppanyaki experience.“

“My date and I went in thinking they might have coffee but it’s more of a Korean tea lounge. I tried the Hokkaido milk tea and liked it ?. My friend had the peach tea but misunderstood and thought it would be like a western tea but she liked it still“