19 Best Japanese Restaurants near Loule

“Amazing sushi and overall Japanese food experience! Not sure why the review below states there is limited fish choice and complains about fruit in the sushi in Portugal. There are sushi options without mango/ tropical fruits and besides- you’re in Portugal so why criticise the sushi they serve with a Portuguese twist?!
They had lots of different fish / seafood on the menu- tuna, salmon, white fish, Mackrell, crab, and sardines which are all Portuguese rather than imported. I am also vegetarian and had edamame, miso soup, veggie roles (they do a 20 piece vegan plate too) and sea weed salad. Everything was perfect.

The presentation of the food was impeccable, and the chef gave us 2 extra dishes and the waiter a free white wine. He also helped the table next to us entertain their baby so they could eat their food.

Most hospitable place we have been to in Portugal, good prices and excellent sushi - can’t recommend enough.“

“Since I lived in Japan, it is difficult for me to go to a Japanese restaurant in Europe. UMAI is an exception. The restaurant offers very good quality products, cooked by an experienced chef. The value for money is incredible. The chef is very diligent in his preparation and presentation, which can lead to a bit of a wait. But the wait is worth it. Delicious!“

“Super great place, around 16 euro’s for dinner and there is no ”must eat” rules, cheap take home box for a extra 6-7 euro.

Very fast service with people always taking your orders or helping you in anyway.

Overall an awesome place with great food definitely worth the money!!

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options in the all you can eat menu, either vegetarian hot food or sushi.
Options like salads, fried veggies and so on.“

“(Translated by Google) excellent quality food, great hygiene, friendliness at the highest level, affordable prices...(Original)excelente qualidade na comida, muita higiene, simpatia ao mais alto nível, preços assessiveis... Vão conhecer estão em Loulé ????“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent coffee with delicious Portuguese and Venezuelan food, a very cool atmosphere and it is in the heart of Loulé...recommended(Original)Excelente café con rica comida portuguesa y venezolana, ambiente bien chévere y está en pleno centro de Loulé..recomendado“

“One of the best sushi restaurants I've ever visited. Not only was the food excellent and the dishes presented in an organized and pleasant manner, the service is what really stood out, the super friendly waiters creating a welcoming atmosphere.“

“The available scale is too reductive to evaluate this gastronomic experience. It should start at -10. It was clearly in my top 3, on the contrary. To eat and cry for less. The hot ones are an unforgettable experience, a true Michelin or Pirelli star, as they are the closest thing you can eat to a tire. In fact, Michelin engineers should come and intern at Your Sushi, which has already managed to invent 100% organic rubber, although difficult to degrade. They should patent it, in order to prevent anyone else from putting something similar on the market.The surprise effect is sensational, as we are expecting to feel the crunch of a hot roll, and all we feel is a kind of rubbery tablet. Unique moment.It's so worth it... Running away.Now I'm just apprehensive about my next trip to the toilet...“

“Really lovely waiting staff, they were kind enough to remember us from last year and I loved how they fixed our table to be level without us having to ask. We were eating outside in the street which is lovely. Our kids beg us to take them at least once for sushi in Faro when we visit for vacation and Kaira has been twice in a row for us. Fish is very fresh, good sushi!

Kid-friendliness: They are very friendly to the kids but our kids were older. We saw some younger kids dining.“

“Quite simply put the best sushi that I have ever eaten. The waiter was superb at explaining the options and each dish as it was brought out. We had the pearl experience, which was €75 per head. Don’t let the price put you off, this menu changes each and everyday - they buy the fish fresh and prepare a custom taste experience from the catch that is available. They encourage you to eat the food in a preset order to take advantage of the taste design. Do it, it really is sublime. The potions are exactly correct so you won’t be feeling hungry at the end of the evening.“

“We were at first skeptical last year when friends told us about the restaurant. Sushi in a Mall? LOL! We were TOTALLY blown away by the way the food was prepared. And even more so when we ate it! It’s our favorite place to eat at the Malls in our area, and rave about it to all our friends.

As you can see from our photos, we were really enjoying it! Though I wish my mouth wasn’t so full, but oh well.“

“I decided to celebrate my birthday here and indulge in some scrumptious dishes, and let me tell you, it was absolutely fantastic! The team here is incredibly kind and welcoming. The seafood was so fresh that it felt like the fish were still swimming. I highly suggest bringing your loved ones or family here for a delightful meal. If you're a seafood lover, this is the place to be. To top it off, the team surprised me with a delicious crème brûlée. What a wonderful birthday dinner!“

“As soon as we arrived, Brenda's kindness made us stay for dinner.
The sensational atmosphere, a very pleasant terrace with a lot of style.
The food of 10, explosion of flavors. A very extensive menu where it is difficult to choose, but with confidence that it will be good!
The finishing touch is the attention of Brenda and Camila, super professional and very attentive!
Recommendation without a doubt!!“

“Not an obviously impressive place, but they do everything well!
Cute small restaurant on a busy street across from the central bus station and near the train station. It's not bad like it sounds, but there is street noise out on the pleasant sidewalk patio. I didn't mind it; it's not bad.
They have an all-you-can-eat option for sushi and other dishes, or you can order a la carte. The rice noodle and vegetable dish was fresh and tasty, and the next table was obviously enjoying their large sushi platter.
Very affordable and very good, quick service. I'll go back!

Wheelchair accessibility: Seems totally accessible, inside & out, including a small sized bathroom.“

“Came across this sushi on our last day in Faro, and we were so sad we couldn’t fit in another visit - it was amazing!! The sushi was incredible, maybe the best we’ve had. We were served by Ruben who was so lovely and explained everything to us in English, he gave us great recommendations, and explained each piece of sushi and its story. We had a salmon tartare to start, then shared a mix platter between 3, and a jug of lychee sangria - which was also, wow! I would return to Faro even if it was just to eat this sushi again ☺️“

“Food is very tasty! The octopus and salmon poke bowl and the bao are particularly good. The fish is very fresh and tasty. We found the service to be very friendly and courteous. The only drawback: the sauce could have been a little more and the tomatoes didn't taste as good as the rest, which is also a matter of taste - but for us it deducts a star. Soy sauce is served on the table and can be added as desired. In our opinion: Clear recommendation for those who prefer simple food“

“I went here with 2 friends of mine, we have never eaten so much, we could order unlimited for the same price, definitely recommended instead of Osaka. The only sad thing about this is that the chocolate mousse was gone after 8 jars, we were looking forward to more.“

“Very good surprise.
“all you can eat” is perfect, the sashimi is very good and fresh.
The garlic shrimp are very good and well served.
Friendly staff.
Remember to book, because from 8 p.m. there is a long wait.“

“It was my favorite place to eat sushi and Asian food in Faro.Hot dishes are amazing, but the sushi wish they had more fried options.The service was generally good, they also knew me and knew I was from the house.Great prices for the quality of food and service.When I return to Faro, I will definitely pay a visit!

Parking: The restaurant is located above a paid parking lot, Pontinha. There are some parking lots around, but they are also paid. Overall, it's difficult to park without paying.“

“Excellent location. And the price absolutely worth every penny.. You can find many kind of Asian food here. Fresh sushi, Chinese food, great variety, and amazing taste! Highly rrecommend, especially when you spend a whole day on beach here“