41 Best Japanese Restaurants near Gatineau

“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 ❤️“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Deliciously fresh, best sushi in town.“

“I love my party every year we go there [Original] J'adore pour ma fete chaque annee nous y allons“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“My husband and I were in search of a quick dinner on our way to a soccer game when we stumbled upon Shinka Sushi Bar. Little did we know we were in for an exclusive sushi experience in the dining room. The staff were very accommodating to ensure we could get our food in good time so we could get to the game on time. Our rolls, tempura and gyoza were exceptional, and we loved the atmosphere. My only regret is that we didn't have enough time to do this place justice. We'll be back the next time we're in Ottawa!“

“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.“

“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 love the ramen there, they have an extensive menu and choices, if you’re not into ramen you can choose one of their poke.
I tried the vegetarian ramen that was just delicious, pay attention to spices if you’re not into spicy food, but it’s recommended.“

“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!“

“A great place to go if you are out in the Byward Market area in Ottawa and love sushi!! Lots of delicious options available! I got a sushi platter that had a variety of fish. Very fresh and filling! Quick service and reasonable prices! We will be back the next time we are in Ottawa!“

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“We LOVE sushi and ordered the Fire Dragon (a special roll) and it promptly arrived at our table with a real, authentic FIRE!

Folks who sat next to our table, once strangers, paused their own conversation to delight in our fire’s ambiance.

Yet the server offered no introduction or explanation.

She walked away as we all stared - as if hypnotized, our bellies hungry - as the bright flame from this small dish next to our beautiful baby sushi roll frolicked 6-8 inches high like a mini Olympic torch.

We watched it for a bit, not knowing quite what to do.

“Do we place each sushi roll fragment into the fire with our chopsticks - like a marshmallow?” I asked.

“Maybe we pour the liquid over the sushi roll while it burns?” asked my BFF.

“I think the liquid is sake,” he added.

“That just seems kinda dangerous, doesn’t it?” I replied while contemplating the high school physics and chemistry classes that should have better prepared me for this moment, perhaps.

Imagine the additional insurance costs alone! I thought to myself (inside voice). Maybe that’s why sushi is expensive.

The flame lasted quite some time and eventually extinguished itself leaving no smoke, yet a lingering feeling we had missed something bigger than our mortal selves.

We each sampled the liquid, like cavemen (yet cultured - so we thought - until this brave new world experience at J:unique Sushi).

“It kinda tastes like butane,” I observed, having never tasted butane before.

“It has to be sake,” noted my astute BFF.

We referred to the menu again as if it was a safety card on an airplane. There was no mention of the fire or fuel source associated with this dish.

We left satiated by the food and also the bewildering experience, knowing someone will one day offer us an explanation for what this dish was and how it ought to be consumed.

Yet to ask that evening would have been too easy - and would merely serve to diminish Magic (TG) and mystery of a very special, memorable dining experience.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“I was going to give this place 4 stars because the location is a nightmare. You have to walk through downtown market zombie land just to reach the front door. I’m out here dodging the walking dead just trying to get to a dinner reservation. But then I thought, why punish the restaurant for municipal decay? Is it their fault society is collapsing outside the window? I suppose not. 5 stars it is.

We came for a friend's birthday. I ate here a little over a year ago and it was good, but this time it was diabolically delicious. The food, the service, the vibes...flawless.

But let’s talk about the real crown jewel of this establishment: single, fully enclosed, private bathrooms. Do you understand what a luxury this is? It’s just you and your gastrointestinal distress in a soundproof bunker. No gaps in the stalls, no strangers judging your demons. It’s a beautiful thing.

Here is the catch, though. Tomo is a bizarre reverse Cinderella. At around 10:45 PM, the upscale dining spell wears off, and the entire room aggressively mutates into a ghetto-fabulous Y2K nightclub. One minute you're having a sophisticated conversation over pristine food, and the next you're in a 2004 Sean Paul music video.

In my degenerate twenties, I would have seen that DJ as my own personal iTunes hostage and had the best night of my life. I would have been the unhinged girl hanging halfway over the turntables, breathing hot vodka fumes directly into his ear and requesting he play How Do You Want It by Tupac.

I'm way too old for that shit now. I looked at my group of friends, told them to shut their little mouths, and that it was time to go.

Great food, elite toilets. Do recommend. 10/10“

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

“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!“

“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“

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“The food is overall good. The grilled mackerel was juicy and delicious. Grilled eel was good but could be more crunchy with the skin. The only disappointment was the chicken thighs skewers. It just didn’t have enough sauce on them and taste a bit rubbery. Otherwise I would give them five stars. Service was excellent.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Our server Brandon was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for more in our server. He was helpful, efficient, knowledgeable and above all else personable. If you don’t come here for the food come here for Brandon 🔥🔥🔥“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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