21 Best Japanese Restaurants near Taylors

“Nice place to eat, atmosphere was relaxed and not to loud. Decor was a interesting blend of fancy and typical Asian take out. We were a little unsure whether we were supposed to go up to the counter to order or wait to be seated, but service was quick to get us and seat us. Service was friendly and helpful, if a bit slow due to multiple tables being waited by one person. Food was decent, I got the chicken hibachi and it needed some more seasoning overall but chicken wasn't overcooked and they had plenty of sauce options on the side which helped boost the flavor.“

“Great sushi, excellent service , love the place !“

“Went here for first time in 20+ years. Was first place my late father took me for sushi after we moved to Greenville in 80s. Still amazing. We had a large party, and pretty sure we caused a few tables to leave from out conversations. But amazing food, service, and drinks. Eel is my favorite, and the hamachi was great too“

“Absolutely one of the best meals we had during our trip. The presentation was top notch, staff friendly and the food exceptional. Highly recommend!!“

“Great food with great prices!! Staff is always friendly and food is ready fast. Enough food for 3 meals. The steak is always tender, and the shrimp is very large. One of my favorites is the carrots!! I have my daughter and her husband driving from Powdersville to eat here, they own 2 restaurants and they loved Fuji!! Keep up the good food guys!!“

“Great food, friendly staff, and some of the best Ramen I’ve had a Greenville“

“Small place with a very basic dining room. Nothing fancy, but they keep it nice and clean. Music was a bit too loud which made it hard to talk at our table. Young lady at the front was very nice, explained some things on the menu and gave us some good recommendations as this was our first time eating here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The past reviews of this restaurant show sushi and several other dishes they no longer offer here; this restaurant is under new ownership as of November 2025. So be advised that this place no longer offers many things seen pictured in the older reviews. Refer to their CURRENT menu on their website for choices.
We got Hibachi chicken and hibachi shrimp. Teriyaki sauce was good and it came with some wonderfully crunchy veggies and a good portion of fried rice. I did not care for the fried rice, it has a strong fishy taste to me ( maybe a tad too much fish sauce?) But my husband liked it and gladly ate all mine, too. The chicken portion was small for the price, but tasty. Their Yum-Yum sauce is EXCELLENT! Not overly sweet or gloopy. The hibachi plates come with Miso soup or a mixed greens salad.
We got crab rangoon which was different than any we've had but quite tasty. It is a sweeter filling so if you lean more to savory in your filling, you may not like them. They come dusted with powdered sugar, as well.
Onigiri is served instead of sushi rolls. We had the California and Spicy Crab ones. You can get them deep fried if you like. We did not. They were both VERY tasty!
Egg rolls were crisp and loaded with the usual veggies and some pork. They were rather bland, having no sesame oil or garlic flavor to the filling. We also tried the Gyoza and they were delicious. Pork and veggie filled then steamed/pan fried to crispy perfection.
They do a brisk take out business and orders were being picked up the entire time we were there.
I think this is a delicious...and nutritious choice for anyone in the area looking for great Japanese food! We would go again if nearby.
My only suggestion would be to lower the volume of the music. Thanks for a great dinner!“

“Outstanding ramen, sushi and other goodies. The pork buns are tasty and the takoyaki was superb.“

“The food was great but fair Warnings to you all, it has Rich People appetizers, so you pay like $10 for five two inch slivers of steak or seven dumplings. But the Raman itself is absolutely worth the price, it all tasted to fresh and hot and just makes you melt! Especially perfect for cold or rainy days, it's like a hug in a bowl.

The service I can't really rate fairly, our server was really polite and well mannered, it was kinda obviously her first day on the job. And with how busy it was she was kinda left on her own so with those two things combined everything took a really long time to get anywhere. I'd recommend going on a weekday.

The decorations were really good!! I'm a total weeb so I loved the posters and wall decor and the whole vibe was really nice
Small issue, tho', the way the place is built makes it loud... Really loud, I could hear conversations from three tables over so I was having a rough time, haha. But that likely won't be an issue for most people so take that rating with a grain of salt.

TL:DR
Appetizers are overpriced and underwhelming, Main course is to die for, service is new and slow but friendly and the place gets Loud when lunch rush hits.“

“This place is really good. I actually purchased one of their Thai dishes(Panang Chicken Curry) and it was spectacular. It was a little different than most Thai restaurants serve but in a good way. Great veggie mixture. Slightly sweet. Not as spicy as I normally like. But overall, very good.“

“We had Hu for our server and he did a fantastic Job. The sushi was delicious and the appetizers were really good too.“

“Chirashi, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Dassai 45“

“Delicious food. You must try.“

“Great service and fresh food.“

“I ordered delivery, chicken and shrimp combo with a yellow sauce and a side of mixed veggies, wow it's was so delicious and fresh, nice portion sizes, maybe 2 small meals for someone, I definitely recommend trying it, you won't be disappointed.“

“My family and I just happened to wander into the front doors of this wonderful place and we were extremely pleased with prompt, friendly service, relatively affordable pricing (especially considering the area), and exceptionally fresh and wonderful food. The atmosphere was very upscale, but being casually dressed in blue jeans and t-shirts, we still felt very comfortable and welcome. I had the Hibachi Chicken Plate, and she had the Steak Hibachi. We split our Sushi: the “IBM Roll” and “BMW Roll” and words cannot describe how fresh and delectable everything tasted. We were astounded at the quality of food, the speed of service, the friendliness of service and it was like the cook was professionally-trained. Very nice place, if “taste” is what leads you to somewhere new. We loved it and will be back.“

“This is my favorite place to eat in Mauldin! I eat here at least once a week. (For the last 5 years. Not exaggerating) Always order the exact same thing. STEAK HIBACHI! The veggies are always very fresh and crisp and the meat and rice is not greasy. And their sushi is really good too!“

“I loved this place, will be back very soon“

“Always delicious and fast even though everything is made to order. You can’t beat the all you can eat price. It’s the equivalent of ordering two specialty roles, but you can order almost everything on the menu. We go about once a month, service is always great too.“

“Friendly staff, good portions with more then expected meat. Quite tasty and affordable. Skip the fast food and go here instead. ���“

“I love Joy of Tokyo to begin with. However, this one is exceptional. I came in and communicated that I wasn’t able to read the menu (I just had to move down the counter a little bit in order to see better and said this to make me walking away a bit less awkward). The kind guy at the front voluntarily started explaining the menu and reading each item very professionally, respectfully, and patiently. I was blown away by the kind gesture, which is the essence things that make dining anywhere a stellar experience.

Thank you for reading this review and I hope your experience here is as great as mine always is!“