28 Best Japanese Restaurants in Columbia

“This is a regular haunt for my husband and I. Delicious food, kind service and even some authentic ingredients for good prices. We regularly come here to get snacks and food for anime dates - days to binge watch good shows or movies. I love the selection of Ramune and tea, and the bento boxes are incredible and portioned perfectly.“

“Always amazing! Excellent dining- atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired �“

“Our favorite place in Columbia for sushi. Great lunch specials, too!“

“This is the best sushi around. I have been going to Inakaya Watanabe for 20 years and it’s always that best.“

“15/10 dining experience at a very reasonable price. The broiled eel was incredible!! A must-try for any visitors, at least the appetizer helping.

The spicy seafood udon was excellent. The spice level was perfect and the broth was so tasty I finished every drop.

The Japanese omelet was also fantastic. That and the steamed gyoza made great appetizers.

Inakaya is an absolute gem! I'll be sure to stop by anytime I'm in Columbia!“

“I love this place in Sandhills! My family love to eat here every weekend! Always great tasting Ramen and quick service! Thanks Jordan B!“

“Sumo Sushi & Hibachi was recommended to me by a local while I was in the area. I was thoroughly impressed. Small space in a little strip in front of the Walmart, with limited seating for dining but still can hold about 20-30 people.
I ordered to go and was very easy to place. The clerk kept me informed. Did have to wait a little bit, but that was expected as they were busy. However, they were completing orders at a good pace.
I ordered a steak/shrimp/chicken hibachi plate and a sushi roll. The sushi was very good and fresh 10 out of 10 would recommend. I give the hibachi plate a 4.5 out of 5. The chicken and shrimp were cooked perfectly, steak was a little overcooked but still had good flavor. The rice was seasoned perfectly!
Great job everyone working here!“

“Love everything about this restaurant. :)“

“Always delicious, I have had everything on the at least once!“

“The fried rice was greasy and the wings were old and dried out, as if they were cooked the day before. Terrible food. I would have taken it back for a refund if I stayed closer to restaurant. I had to throw the wings away, too hard to eat. That was not fresh cooked chicken or rice. I ordered in restaurant and my order was brought to me in less than 5 minutes (old food). This is the first time I have had s problem with their food.“

“Delicious so much food always have some to take home“

“I find edo hibachi to be a great place for food whenever I order the food is always delicious and cooked well my most recent experience which I love because most times when you order thru door dash your order isn’t correct or you ask for something the restaurants doesn’t get it right, well I ordered 2 chicken bowls from here and asked if they could put duck sauce etc. in my bag since the restaurant seals your bag good for safety they did a great job and I appreciate it love this restaurant will continue to go and enjoy the good food“

“Frank was amazing. Very friendly and high energy. We came at 9:15 and were the only ones seating in the hibachi area. He came out and gave a show like it was a full room. Very friendly and not too much. Allowed us space to talk and enjoy dinner as well. He made our night. Food was amazing and fresh. Tried this different style of noodles and was pleasantly surprised.“

“absolutely amazing owner and service, u don't even sing and had a great time.“

“First time going! 10/10 recommend! Little pricey, but for the quality and freshness of food, well worth it! Staff was great!“

“i’m normally reluctant to getting mall court food cause i usually think it’s been sitting out for a while. but Sarku chicken and rice with steam veggies blew me away. i ordered via door dash. first the chicken and rice was fresh as was the steamed veggies. their food must turn over meaning a lot of people must be going there cause it was super fresh. the spring and chicken rolls were yummy as well. i do wish they had an option to buy more teriyaki sauce on the dash app cause it was really good. but that was a minor issue overall really good and more so healthy will order again.“

“Very good food! The only hibachi I like to eat around here! Sometimes their phone doesn’t work, so you have to come in and order and wait for your food. Other than that they have pretty good service. They switched from the bigger portions of the white sauce to smaller portions. Atmosphere is pretty good. They will modify your order perfect for you, if you’d like.“

“The atmosphere was electric very beautiful! The food phenomenonal with fresh ingredients and favorful! The chef on point. I ordered the shrimp and ribeye cook to perfection. The soup and salad with ginger dressing was very refreshing. The cost is reasonable. Everyone was very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks for all you do!“

“very fresh. you order then they make it. àll you can eat anything you like as much as you like.. lunch price is less than dinner. but same menu. Love it there! nice decor. comfy seating. friendly attentive staff.“

“Our first time to this buffet was great. The atmosphere is what you would expect but I made this review for our server. Sue is a nice lady with the best attitude and she was so sweet to myself and my daughter. We only spent around 45 minutes in the restaurant but she made sure to check on us and her conversation was warm and inviting. Thank you Sue for your care and catering!“

“Love the restaurant there food is amazing cooked how I like it , has amazing workers and very friendly ❤️ always clean every time I come in there . They greet you and ask you how your day been 10 out of 10 definitely will come back 💯“

“Tokyo Grill is a great spot if you’re craving hibachi-style food without the higher price of a full sit-down experience 🔥 The food was fresh, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. While it’s not the same as those traditional hibachi restaurants where they cook right in front of you, it still delivers on taste and portion size.

Honestly, for the price, it’s hard to beat. You get a really satisfying meal that feels like a treat without spending a ton. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner when you want something delicious and filling 👍🍜“

“This was our first time visiting this establishment and we were NOT disappointed!! My coworkers talked about how good the food was and they were right! My mother absolutely loves it, she said this is here spot now, the tempura was amazing!!“

“It’s relieving to have a great priced take out restaurant that also has good food. Great food, especially for the price, and the workers are always very nice. I will continue to come here, it’s my favorite take out hibachi spot in Columbia by far.“

“Me and my family were coming from a graduation and we were first to arrive as soon as the restaurant opened. We were a party of 20. Our waitress was Summer and she was definitely a ray of sunshine. Summer was very patient as we decided what we wanted to eat . She offered suggestions from the menu and she was mindful of the people with shellfish allergies and vegans in the party. The food was pretty good too. The prices were good and the food was plentiful . I ate leftovers for 3days“

“Ordered the steak and chicken lunch meal. All of it was absolutely amazing! Price was very good for the amount of food they gave per order. The food was REALLY good. Staff was friendly, great customer service. Most definitely will go again.“

“If you’re looking for hibachi, sushi, great vibes, or a place to celebrate something special — Sumo is the spot. Highly recommend! 🔥🥢🎉“

“Best Japanese restaurant in Columbia. Food and service was AMAZING! All of the staff clearly works so hard. Our server had multiple large tables and still kept up the amazing service although extremely busy. The atmosphere is great and food was even better. No complaints. 10/10“