24 Best Japanese Restaurants near Waterdown

“Love this spot in Waterdown. So lucky to have this quality sushi spot in town! Owners are great. They always remember my name and order and the portions and quality are top notch. We used to drive out to Burlington to find decent Sushi but have been going here now for many years and it has never disappointed. If you live in Waterdown/Flamborough and like Sushi give Sushi Ya a shot.“

“We eat sushi often in Hamilton, Toronto, Waterloo, and Montreal. Cozy is up there with the very best, with none of the pretension, all the brilliance of combining freshest ingredients and flavours, whether simple or creative, reasonable price, and superior service! We LOVE Cozy Sushi! Our new go-to!“

“Went here for dinner last night with my family and everything was great. Best ramen around, unpretentious just a great bowl of ramen with plenty of toppings, flavourful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The place was easy going, staff was attentive and quick. Kinda felt like stumbling into a random mom and pop shop in Japan, was great for me. Also got Pork Katsu and Curry, and Omurice. All the dishes were really good. Eating leftovers now and remembering I should leave a good review. Will be back for sure.“

“I absolutely love this place. The Beef Udon Noodle Soup is I think my favourite food in the world, not even kidding. Every time I come to the mall, I have to stop here and get some of their amazing soup. The staff are lovely as well. I could go on for hours about how much I love this location, but in short, if you like soup, beef, noodles, or FOOD in general, you have got to try Koya Japan!

Reading what I just wrote, I'm realizing it almost sounds like someone paid me to write this review but that is not true haha

I really do just love this place that much. Do yourself a favour and give it a try next time you are at Burlington Mall!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“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).“

“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.“

“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!“

“Always excellent food & service!“

“Best sushi in Hamilton! Highly recommend“

“The Service Staff were amazing! Delicious menu❣“

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

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

“I went here for the first time today with my parents for lunch. We ordered from the Lunch Express menu- seafood teriyaki, tempura, and sashimi. The food arrived very quickly. Portions were a good size and most importantly, everything was delicious. My senior parents were delighted to speak Japanese with the server, who was incredibly gracious and kind. The interior is clean and has a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be returning.“

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

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

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

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

“Excellent food 🥘 and great experience“

“Excellent sushi restaurant in Hamilton downtown. Food was great and staff is very friendly. I ordered California roll, some sushi and tempura and they were made perfectly and couldn’t ask for any better. All food was fresh and very delicious. Definitely will return again and highly recommend to everyone.“

“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“

“Excellent teppanyaki experience.“