24 Best Japanese Restaurants in Knoxville

“Our waitress Presley is so good! This is the second time she has served me at Nama. She is so personable and kind. I really hope the managers/owners see my review and give her props!! She impressed my hard to impress in-laws while they were visiting at Christmas time. She was wonderful again tonight while GFs and I were out dining at Nama DT! Thank you Presley! Keep shining! ⭐️ Food was top notch, as always!! ❤️ Orange Crush Roll 😋“

“First time eating there. Read Grubhub article in paper. He was wrong in his rating, it's a 5! For anyone really serious about Korean/Japanese fine cooking KOKO is a must. It has been said that we eat with our eyes too. Dishes were finely presented and they tasted as good as they looked. Dishes are light and complex without being fussy. I believe they have set the bar for Asian cuisine in Knoxville.“

“1st time and definitely won’t be my last. Food was great, service was great and restaurant was clean and nice. Everyone was friendly“

“Our waitress Presley is so good! This is the second time she has served me at Nama. She is so personable and kind. I really hope the managers/owners see my review and give her props!! She impressed my hard to impress in-laws while they were visiting at Christmas time. She was wonderful again tonight while GFs and I were out dining at Nama DT! Thank you Presley! Keep shining! ⭐️ Food was top notch, as always!! ❤️ Orange Crush Roll 😋“

“Hana Awaka - super good. Tastes like cotton candy.

One of our favorite sushi rolls here is the Super Dynamite Roll.

For appetizers, Crab Rangoons are to die for. So delicious! I love the crispy outer and the creamy crab filling inside. The sweet dipping sauce balances all the flavors and every time we eat these rangoons, we are tempted to order another round.

Parking: This location I’m in Market Square, downtown so it’s surrounded by plenty parking garages and street parking. Depending on what day and time of day you come, parking may be free.“

“Great food… Great atmosphere… Great staff…“

“This was our family's favorite Hibachi/sushi place in Knoxville. Now I live right next door and it's only gotten better over the years.

The servers are always friendly and have an uncanny ability to remember your order from one visit to the next. The food is consistent and delicious. I highly recommend.“

“We love going to Fuji for their teryaki chicken. Huge portions for the decent price. Service is always top notch. They're friendly and remember me from years ago. This is the only place we go eat Japanese in the whole Knoxville area. Excellent food and service makes the trip worthwhile every single time.“

“Probably the best ramen I’ve ever had.“

“Great sushi and other food.“

“I was passing through on a road trip and the group mentioned hibachi so we found Ichiban. I was pleased with it. A small restaurant with a friendly server. It took about an hour for the four of us to get back on the road, so it wasn't particularly quick but overall a good experience.
The group was chatting so I forgot to take a ton of pictures but here's the nigiri and the roll.“

“My husband and I have always loved your food! I get the Chicken Hibachi Dinner & my husband gets the Steak & Chicken Hibachi. Great portion sizes & highly satisfying meals! Tonight, my Dad got to try it for the first time from The Winery at Seven Springs Farm in Maynardville where your truck was. He said, "Give them recognition! This is phenomenal! Best quality Chicken in Hibachi I've ever had!" Thank you, Kevin and ladies! -Amber“

“makino is awesome for all you can eat sushi and hibachi. I highly recommend it“

“My husband and I have always loved your food! I get the Chicken Hibachi Dinner & my husband gets the Steak & Chicken Hibachi. Great portion sizes & highly satisfying meals! Tonight, my Dad got to try it for the first time from The Winery at Seven Springs Farm in Maynardville where your truck was. He said, "Give them recognition! This is phenomenal! Best quality Chicken in Hibachi I've ever had!" Thank you, Kevin and ladies! -Amber“

“Some of the best hibachi that I have had in Knoxville!! Bubble tea is also delicious. They give a large portion of food which is also great. The couple that run the restaurant are so sweet. Small family-owned vibes. My partner also got the katsu curry and he loved it. We highly recommend!!“

“Delicious Knoxville staple. I recommend it highly. The Eddie Special and homemade ginger ale are delicious. It’s takeout right now, so if you’re passing through town, call ahead and go check out a local park. This has been a favorite for years.“

“The food is delicious! Good sized meal.“

“Great all round service and atmosphere“

“me and my friends absolutely loved this place. to be honest, the bad reviews almost scared us away, but none of them are true!! little tokyo is a hidden gem. the steak was amazing and the prices are unbeatable. So satisfied and all of us are leaving with a full tummy (and everyone had enough for leftovers) 😊🤩☺️“

“This was the best Japanese restaurant we ever went to.the staff was way above and beyond as soon as they noticed my son never been to this kind of restaurant they gave them the vip! Experience and the chef was amazing as well he put on a great show one in a life time experience he loved.my son said he would give this restaurant a 7 star rating if he could and was the best night of his life lol so again thank you and all the staff that made my son night I’m grateful for the experience you given us!!“

“My boyfriend and I eat hibachi all the time and was in the area so we decided to try and soooo glad we did!!The crab Rangoon was the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot.One lady was serving, bussing and taking care of everyone she was so sweet and attentive.The food was delicious, the review that said the sweet carrots were best in town was not wrong! They melt in your mouth ?“

“Best sushi in knoxville, plus they seem like awesome people. Also highly recommend the authentic menu with things like duck and spicy fish soup!

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options

Parking: Tons of free parking

Kid-friendliness: Often bring my kids here. They even cooked lo mein without veggies when requested for my (picky) young son

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“This is hands down the best chinese food I've had in a LONG time! Everything was made fresh and the taste was beyond expectations in every way.

We ordered the spring rolls and chicken on a stick for appetizers; the chicken was so flavorful and the spring rolls had a nice crisp crunch when biting into it. ♡

The pork mei fun, beef lo mein and general tso's chef special were amazing as well! The serving was plentiful and the taste was sooo good. The mei fun was probably the best I've ever had; the general tso's was top notch, and the lo mein was hands down my favorite. The veggies were crisp, the meat was tender and the noodles were spot on.

The staff was very friendly and brought everything out quickly. I would definitely recommend eating here and I'm DEFINITELY going to be visiting for dinner again very soon!! ??“

“Best Pad Thai in the country.“