50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Norristown

“Amazing restaurant with great sushi and some of the BEST RAMEN not just in the area, but in South East PA. I crave it at least 2-3 times a week and the sushi options are amazing and the fish is always top notch, fresh and cut perfectly. I love this place.“

“The wait staff is super friendly. The food is delicious. The Korean Stews are our favorites!“

“Toyosu offers attractive, delicious sushi, sashimi, and poke, with a focus on take-out customers—if you opt to eat at one of the few tables available, you will still receive and consume your food in plastic containers. However, you probably won’t mind because you’ll be too busy devouring crisply presented morsels of fish, prepared by aces with big-league experience.“

“The best softshell cranio I’ve ever had, even better than mine, and that’s just the beginning. Never had a bad meal here. And the crepe cakes are perfect to take home for a late dessert (or next morning’s breakfast) after some time to digest.“

“Great selections, best sushi I've ever had! Highly recommend.“

“Very good“

“"Kumanon 3 is awesome! food was very good & great service! Can't wait to be back"! Bubble Tea Mango Delicious“

“Great food , must have the tea cold tea .“

“Takumi was a fun place to go for a casual Valentine's dinner with family. The service was attentive and food came out quickly. The vibe in the restaurant was upbeat. The cocktails were inspired and tasty. We loved the purple fry app. If you get he coconut shrimp entree, be aware that the shrimp are not peeled, so there is a bit of messy work to be done. Overall, a great time.“

“Excellent service and everything we ate was delicious. My husband and I were amazed to find such high caliber Japanese food tucked away and nearby. It’s on the level with the trendiest sushi places and izakaya spots in LA, Vegas, Manhattan and San Francisco and we are so glad that it’s right here. Also the warm and welcoming owner/chef and friendly wait staff make this our go to sushi spot. The few Korean dishes on the menu are also amazing.“

“Ever since we discovered Bonjung we can’t get enough of their delicious food. My husband and I have gone there three times in the past 10 days. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Can’t recommend it enough. They knew it was my birthday on Saturday and I got a complimentary fried ice cream.“

“This restaurant, previously named MoguMogu, is now WADAYA with the same owner and same recipe. It is an absolute fun experience to eat here. The noodles are delicious. The drinks are unique. I highly recommend the Yuzu Cocktail (and for you to play the dice game). The service will make you feel at home. You will leave happy 🍜🍹.“

“My family and I had an incredible dining experience tonight at Umai. We had a special, Kinmedai aka Golden Eye Snapper that was so fresh and tasty, out of this world good! We also had a treat with broiled tuna cheek that was also outstanding. Otoro was so velvety and rich, spicy hotate, sweet ebi, unagi, fried crabs, incredible sushi rolls, savory Akadashi (my son ordered a second it was so good) and everything else we ordered tonight was just incredible. Thanks so much to Rae and his wonderful staff for one of the best meals I've ever had - the best sushi in this area for sure and such friendly excellent service to accompany it! 🙂 Thanks for such wonderful hospitality and all the extra goodies Rae. It was wonderful to meet you and sample the fruits of your masterful culinary skills!“

“Great take out. Lots of choices.“

“I go out of my way to visit here when I’m in town. The previous time I was here I modified a signature bowl and they accommodated me. Food tastes fresh and the rice in the bowls is my favorite as it is hard to find a place that cooks sushi rice correctly.“

“My daughter said that she was looking to have sushi for lunch today, so we decided to give Herosame in Ardmore a try. Wow, this is one of the best sushi meals we've had in the Philly area and definitely on the Main Line. I called in our takeout order and the server who took our order was very friendly and polite as was the server who brought us our order while we waited in the vestibule. We ordered the Lunch Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box and the Lunch Triple Roll Combo. Wow! I thought they had accidentally give us another person's order as the bags were quite heavy. Both lunch specials could easily be split over two meals or at least a meal and a leftovers snack. The Lunch Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box included a small house salad, a pint of Miso Soup, 2 Shumai, a California Roll, 6 large Teriyaki Shrimp and a pint of steamed white rice. The salad was a crisp and refreshing spring mix with thinly shredded carrots and a halved grape tomato with a delicious dressing. The Miso soup was very rich and tasty. The Shumai were delicious with a nice crisp exterior, but soft, tender and enjoyable meat inside. The California Roll was huge and stuffed with super fresh crab stick and vegetables topped off with tobiko. The Teriyaki Shrimp were just a hair overcooked, but still delicious. The Three Roll Lunch Combo featured a choice of three rolls from a list of twenty different rolls so my daughter picked the Shrimp Avocado Roll, Tempura Roll and Philly Roll. All three rolls, just like my Bento Box's California Roll were huge with the Shrimp Tempura Rolls being gigantic. One piece of the tempura roll was at least twice the size of other sushi rolls I've had. Each roll was stuffed with the traditional meats and veggie fillings. Everything was so fresh and delicious! Herosame will definitely be on our family's list for future Japanese lunches and dinners!“

“Great place, been coming here religiously every week to get food for the whole shop, everything is delicious. Their fried rice is gold standard, better than any chinese place around. Their 3 for 16 rolls cant be beat in price nor quality. Atmosphere is always pleasant.“

“My first time experience was lovely. I went to dine-in alone and was greeted quickly by the hostess and seated.

The service staff was hospitable and attentive. They checked in on me throughout my dine-in experience. I did not want for water and I drink a lot of it.

The food was delicious. I got the tuna avocado maki roll and the chicken katsu bento. I will absolutely dine here again in the future.“

“City Ave Gem 🍜🍣
🍽️ Food Quality & Taste
The food here is nice and fresh, and you can absolutely taste it. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, clean, and satisfying without being heavy. It’s the kind of meal that leaves you full but still happy you stopped in.

💰 Value for the Price
Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality you’re getting. It feels like a solid win—good food without feeling like you overpaid.

🧼 Cleanliness
The restaurant is clean and well-kept, which always makes the experience better. Nothing distracted from the meal, and that’s exactly how it should be.

🤝 Customer Service
Top tier. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. You feel taken care of from the moment you walk in.

⏱️ Wait Time & Convenience
Huge plus here—I was able to walk right in and get a table. Perfect for a quick stop while running errands on City Ave without needing to plan ahead.

📸 Presentation & Atmosphere
The space is intimate and not very big, which actually works in its favor. It’s cozy, calm, and a great spot to sit down, reset, and enjoy a good meal without the chaos of a larger restaurant.

⚠️ Red Flags or Warnings
None to note. Just keep in mind it’s a smaller space, so it’s more of a cozy dine-in experience than a big group hangout.

Overall:
Fuki Ramen and Sushi is a great little neighborhood spot—fresh food, fair prices, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a solid choice when you want quality without the fuss.“

“Rolls are a good size and are very full, so you get your money’s worth. The sushi roll lunch deals are great and I 10/10 recommend! The spicy kani roll tasted slightly fishy (nothing too off putting), but the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls are delicious.“

“We love Kabuto. We come all the way from Boyertown to eat here. Great service and reasonably priced. We always leave full.“

“first time ordering from there.. the food was excellent. ordering on line was easy the portions are large.. . the staff during pick up was so friendly and kind.. restaurant was very clean and in well order.. will definitely order again...“

“This has been the best experience I have had so far! I went to get lunch today and the service was phenomenal, the staff is so friendly and they even gave me a treat after messing up an order. This place is high quality and I LOVE going here. Please go here!“

“We were very impressed. Came hungry and left full. We’ll definitely be back!!“

“The food here is amazing. One of the best Asian restaurants around. However, every time I come it seems to be half empty. I don't know why. Maybe they're doing more for takeout but I've never had to wait. Food is hot and fresh and well. Spiced..“

“Great service, red curry veggies with white rice and udon noodle soap with tempura was excellent!“

“It was my first time eating at Osaka Hibachi and I was very pleased with both the meal and service.
I ordered the chicken and salmon hibachi and both meats were tender.
The vegetables were cooked perfectly.
The rice was also cooked well.
My only con was the teriyaki/ hibachi sauce was a tad bit salty. Other than that- great experience and you get a lot of food!“

“Tokyo's was delicious with beautiful presentation“

“This Asian Fusion restaurant is located on Main Street in Manayunk. My first visit here a friend's choice. We were here during the Ice Festival and they had Lion Dancers performing on the hour for the festival and Lunar New Year. Our waitress was very pleasant and understanding with friend who always has a difficult time deciding what to order. So finally he got a shrimp dish with rice along with the seaweed salad which I recommended. We both liked the salad and he liked his shrimp. I ordered a large bowl of wonton soup which was in a huge bowl filled with about 15 wonton noodle wraps filled with deliciously pork. The broth was excellent!! We finished with a chocolate mousse fir desert and left happy satisfied and energetically warm.“

“Amazing food and the best staff“

“The best! Our weekly go to!“

“Best meal I have had….maybe ever!“

“This place is a gem. Fast and friendly service, the best ginger dressing on a house salad I have ever tasted. The freshest fish you will find on the main line. The rice was served at the perfect temperature. The owners and staff are the nicest people you will ever meet. If I could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, this would be the one.“

“Great place to eat at Assi Food Plaza. Quick and relatively cheap during these times of inflation. Lots of options to choose from. Really love their Donkatsu and the Curry Rice. The peanut dressing on their salad is top tier. Most things cost around $10 to $20. ?“

“Abel was a very hospitable host. The rest of the wait staff was okay. It was Valentine's Day, maybe that played a part in our service experience. The edamame came steamed and lightly salted. The Tuna tataki was delicious. My husband enjoyed his king salmon belly sashimi the most, he was happy with the others, but the king salmon was his favorite-it came on a bamboo ladder beautifully presented. My spicy rainbow roll came presented creatively on a bamboo leaf~adorned with a flower, the flavors were good. We ordered a chocolate mousse, what we got was more akin to a cheesecake as far as density- that was disappointing. I was looking for something light and delicate- I would not recommend ordering the mousse.“

“First impressions, trying to park was a bit confusing I still don't know if parking where I did is right. there is a small area around the restaurant that seems like it could be parking but no lines or guidance out front. Also this place is really small looking on the outside. As soon as I walked in it felt really awkward.i almost walked back out because everyone was just staring at me. Finally after what seemed like forever the sushi chef greeted me. When I was seated the waitress took my order and served me promptly. The miso soup was delicious. The edamame tasted fresh. The prices are a bit more than what I'm use to. I also had the sushi and sashimi lunch combo. The fish tasted very fresh and cleaned very well. Which explains the price. I would come back. Give it a try.

Parking: Unsure of the actual parking situation. Nothing is marked it was weird for me parking in front of the restaurant“

“Fantastic sushi. Fresh and delicious. Great variety and friendly service.“

“Koi is an amazing place! It is some of the best sushi my husband has ever tried, and it comes complete with a special design by their sushi chef. This family owned restaurant has multiple member of their family, and it truly adds a personal touch. Joey was our server last night, and it was great to learn more about the restaurant - plus he made us laugh and just made our experience even better! Their outdoor dining is an awesome option - and the setting truly can’t be beat! We can’t wait to come back!“

“First time here, but not the last. Christmas Day and reservations were on time. Service, presentation and taste were great. Portions were generous- we shared desserts and still had plenty, leftovers became to go for a tasty lunch the next day.“

“The service was top notch and the atmosphere was pleasant. I had the Manhattan Roll, it was a new one for me and it was great. My main entree was the General Tao's Chilean Sea Bass and that did not disappoint. We will definitely be going back and hopefully sooner.rather than later.“

“Best ramen I had ever had“

“Amazing sushi and service! Great for families with kids too!“

“Excellent food and excellent service“

“Found this hidden gem online and gave it a shot. Me and my husband came last time and the food was great but the service was even better. Today we came again and again the service and food was great again. We had Evan as our server twice and was not disappointed. Would def come back here time and time again :)“

“Many establishments in the area have declined in quality and atmosphere, but not Mizu Asian Bistro! We have never been disappointed. Thank you for maintaining your high standards!“

“I’ve been frequenting this place since early 2000’s and their consistency and simple elegance of their sushi is simply phenomenal. Even Hawaii doesn’t offer such delicious sushi without making you pay 100’s of dollars for even the mediocre. Cho Cho San is incredible, can’t give it anything less than a 10/10“

“The three roll special is an obvious great value, but the whole menu is reasonable for the portion sizes you get. The Tuna Dumplings are amazing and the special rolls on the white board are always delicious. This is one of the few places that can get fresh wasabi, although, now that people know about it, it tends to sell out quick.“

“My wife and I have eaten at many sushi restaurants across the country and on several cruise ships and this is our favorite restaurant. The owners and sushi chefs are amazing and extremely talented. I would advise any sushi restaurant goer to at least give them a try and you will not be disappointed.“

“Nestled in the charming heart of Chestnut Hill, Tokyo Sushi at 8221 Germantown Ave offers a truly wonderful dining experience. The location itself is fantastic – perfectly situated to capture the vibrant, yet relaxed, atmosphere of the avenue.

Step inside, and you're immediately greeted by an ambiance that strikes the perfect balance between hip and cozy. The decor exudes a wonderful simplicity and cleanliness that contributes to a warm and inviting atmosphere. A real highlight is the small, yet transparent, open kitchen, which allows you to watch the father-and-son duo meticulously preparing your sushi – a testament to their dedication behind the craft.

But of course, the real star of the show is the food. From the moment your order arrives, it's clear that this restaurant prides itself on using very fresh ingredients. Every piece of sushi is a testament to this commitment – the fish gleams with top quality, and the vegetables are crisp and vibrant. The texture of each roll and nigiri is simply spot-on, especially Sushi On the Beach, a perfect harmony of tender fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and delicate nori. And the taste? Absolutely delicious. Each bite is a burst of clean, exquisite flavors that showcase the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the chefs.

Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just looking for a fantastic meal in a wonderful setting, this Chestnut Hill gem is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!“