20 Best Japanese Restaurants near Travelers Rest

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

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

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

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

“Awesome drive thru with a large easy to read menu on the side of the building. Prices are fantastic. Seriously, a great meal here is cheaper than a combo at McDonalds. The staff who work there are so friendly. Really everything about this place is top notch. Discount if you pay in cash.“

“First time having actual traditional ramen and it was amazing! Great sushi menu, friendly service and very tasty food!“

“The Malaysian Ramen is amazing!“

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

“Great food great service great experience!!!“

“Hard to go wrong here. Can watch them make your food through a nice little window. Quality of food is good. I'd suggest substituting the ginger sauce for the shrimp sauce. I believe personally has a lot more flavor and definitely has a lot of this calories.“

“Kanpai Of Tokyo - Greenville, SC has been a family tradition for birthday dinners for over 2 decades. This year as soon as we ordered I let them know that we some dietary restrictions (eggs for me, gluten for my young child). I told the server my daughter couldn’t have soy sauce thinking it would be easier than explaining gluten free/celiac. The server responded asking if she needed gluten free. When the chef came over he cleaned the grill and made my daughter’s food first to ensure there was no cross contamination. The server brought our salads out and the chef quickly stopped him from handing my daughter her salad with ginger dressing informing me that it had gluten in it and asking if ranch was ok instead. He realized after cooking her food that he had cracked an egg on the grill for my daughter’s food and apologized and cleaned the grill again before cooking my food. He also made sure to tell me which sauces contained gluten to keep my daughter safe. This was by far the most stellar service we have had in a restaurant since her celiac diagnosis and we will definitely be back“

“I moved into The McClaren apts. (awesome place) about 14 months ago and discovered Otto Izakaya early on. Only 2 blocks away for me. Otto is, and has been, my go to place, especially when friends, family or business friends are visiting. Not a sole I have introduced has ever had anything but praises for the experience. If we are a small group, I always encourage dining at the bar. I have no idea who will read this, but people buy from people; and people they enjoy interacting with. I would be totally remiss if I didn't specifically mention bar manager Matt and his team behind the bar. If Matt has ever met a stranger, I missed it, as he has the personality to balance the engagement with customers, while still providing excellent customer service. Also, everything I've tried off the menu is high-grade and fresh! That's a must for me. I'd be slack if I didn't mention the awesome hard working sushi chefs, who are always open to preparing a creation to suit YOUR palate and preferences. As to other regular customers, and just my observation, but like me, they appear to have found a home away from home; a place to be comfortable, chill and let the time spent make a bad day better. I almost never take the time to give a review and especially a compliment; as I sometimes look for the negatives, as it is always so easy to criticize. So, as a native Greenvillian and business (person); and someone who believes and enjoys a five ***** experience that is reasonably priced, give Otto Izakaya a try. Whether you live in the area, or are simply visiting, when you leave you will already be thinking about when you can do this again! If you enjoy an adult beverage, be sure and stop by the bar and ask for Matt, as this master mixologist will want to know exactly what you're looking for. If you read this review and haven't stopped by, you're in for an experience catered to the way you would most enjoy it. And ladies, as I have a daughter in college, so please know whether by yourself, or in a group, you're in a safe place without being hassled and you don't have to look over shoulder (unless there is a stud sitting behind you), because Matt and the supporting staff will have your back so you can relax and enjoy. If you have a chance to meet the owner, please do, as his passion and dedication for excellence in all aspects of the business is instantly captivating. Sorry for the length of this, I was on a roll! No "pun" intended! Give it a try real soon! M.P. 😎“

“We celebrated my wife's birthday with an incredible dinner full of flavor and fun. The night kicked off with fresh, beautifully prepared sushi that set the tone just right. The hibachi was perfectly grilled steak, chicken, and vegetables right off of the hot grill! We toasted with sake-Simple and satisfying. Great food, great vibes, and the best company.“

“Excellent food and service. Love the snow crab salad and monster roll the best!“

“Great food and very friendly staff. It was my first time having Poke and it was wonderful!“

“Come eat here!!!“

“Great food, drink, hospitality.“

“Preferred food court fare of fresh grilled teriyaki, rice, and vegetables…I just followed the aroma of sizzling meat and got my plate of juicy hot stir-fry soaked into rice. It is very inexpensive when comparing quantity and quality of the combo dinners to other places.“

“Absolutely fantastic sushi. Portions are generous too. My new favorite for sushi in Greenville.“

“New to the area. We very much enjoyed the food and sake with friends. we will be back!“