27 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!!“

“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!!“

“Terrific service and food was delicious! Got the hibachi chicken with fried rice, mixed vegetables and a salad. I always use shrimp sauce on my fried rice but needed none. The fried rice was so flavorful and the teriyaki sauce on the chicken and vegetables was great! Everything was fresh and new owners are passionate about their food and service🥰“

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

“I’m pretty harsh and picky when it comes to Japanese food. I think I have been through a dozen miserable oriental restaurant in Greenville with no joy until this place. We just had our second meal there and I am very happy to have found them. Great work from the kitchen and the crew. Spot on! Arigato!“

“Chirashi, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Dassai 45“

“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. 😎“

“Favorite restaurant.. Need I say more??“

“Kristen is my favorite bartender in all of Greenville! Her warm personality and attention to all of her guests truly makes a difference in each dining experience, making me feel like I’m a part of a family. Not to mention, Tsunami is a longstanding favorite in my family. Will absolutely return again!“

“The Malaysian Ramen is amazing!“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. This spot was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. The crew were very polite and we had a fantastic feeling. The meal was tasty. We enjoyed every moment and we shall absolutely come back again. Recommended.“

“We eat here a few times a year. It’s always good. Staff is great also.“

“been Going to the “Social Event” every wednesday!! getting to know the Chefs and hang out in a fun and inviting atmosphere!! thanks and hope to see you guys today! 🤍💙💛💜☀️🩷🩵💚🧡💛🩶“

“Come eat here!!!“

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

“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.“

“Y'all OMG...THESE ARE THE BEST WINGS THE PRICE IS GREAT BUT THE TASTE OF THE WINGS INDESCRIBABLE OMG‼️...MY NEW GO TO PLACE FOR WINGS...IM A WING FANATIC AND I VISITED LOTS OF PLACES IN THE UPSTATE I PROMISE HANDS DOWN THEY ARE THE BEST I WAS FREQUENTING BLUES AVENUE FOR THE WINGS THEY'RE GOOD BUT HAVE NOTHING ON THESE I PROMISE YOU WINT BE DISAPPOINTED I DONT NORMALLY LEAVE LONG REVIEWS THIS IS A FIRST 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 🥇
I wanted to add a picture but couldn't just trust me go get some wings I got lemon pepper 🫑“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“Such a great experience! The steak, hibachi, and sushi were all amazing everything was super fresh and full of flavor. Our bartender Josh was awesome too,super friendly and made great drinks. Definitely coming back!“

“When it comes to Mall food, Sarku is a good choice. You get the same food over and over from Sarku. They are very consistent with the quality and quantity that you get. My son loves Sarku teriyaki chicken and rice, so we eat here often! We are always satisfied with our order!“

“Great food, drink, hospitality.“

“They served me and my friends this weekend during southeast game exchange. I used to love joy of Tokyo when I frequently visited Greenville while dating my now wife. It's safe to say this place is still amazing. I had the teriyaki chicken and steak.“