5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Cleveland

“I came to eat here today. Tuesday 10/28/25. The experience was great. From the front door, the hostess was super nice and accommodating. She helped me get my handi-challenged wife to our table respectfully and graciously. The hostess took our drink order working (effectively and efficiently) in tandem with who was observably the only server on the floor. Both were fantastic. Attentive. The Sushi Girl was perfect. I tipped her two dollars personally even though I’m sure she receives an hourly wage higher than the Server and Hostess. With all that being said, this seems to me to be a great place for a quick and inexpensive Lunch. Check out the Specials bc they truly are…special. Ownership and Management, please review the date and time of my visit. The 3 young women who seemed to be running the place at the time (hostess, server, sushi roller) did so with grace and competence. You should be proud and they should be rewarded.“

“TakoYaki Japanese Steakhouse is one of the best in town. We love the food and they really put on a show. We highly recommend anybody to go try it out.“

“Highly recommend! I’ve been frustrated by the lack of Asian food I can find that can be made gluten free and was so grateful that they were able to make my meal gluten free and it was still so tasty! Love you guys!!!“

“The service is amazing! Great price, huge proportions and the best server has the whole floor to herself on an Friday night 2/25 and is doing fanTastic. Thank you!!“

“I absolutely love Yoki Buffet! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and full of variety. From the Mongolian grill to the delicious sushi selection, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Tina and her team are wonderfully kind and attentive, making every visit a great experience. Thank you for consistently providing excellent service and amazing food!“