22 Best Japanese Restaurants in Nashville

“Rarely is the service and food five stars...unless you're at Kayne Prime! Top notch on all counts. Thomas, Amber and team were fantastic! We felt pampered. The steak melts like butter on the tongue.“

“Hands down the best sushi in town. The owner is amazing and always greets me by name when I walk in. She truly makes it feel like home. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. If you have not tried it yet, you are missing out.“

“Old school japanese restaurant. 👍👍“

“Fantastic meal! Love the menu. We sat outside but beautifully elegant ambience inside. About an hour or so before we walked over to eat I stopped in and got a menu and the ladies at the hostess podium were super kind. When we came back we were again met by a very helpful employee, Delilah. She sat us immediately and ended up being our server for the meal. She was thorough and knowledgeable. The service and the meal were perfect! We will absolutely be regularly returning and we will be requesting Delilah every time. Great experience and I would highly recommend this place to anyone! P.S.- They do lunch from 12-3pm, happy hour (including apps) from 3-6pm. And apparently they have a rooftop (kid friendly) open on Friday & Saturday evenings until 12am.“

“Best Philly roll anywhere. Always big and tight not falling apart like other places nearby. I refuse to go anywhere else for cali rolls as well!“

“Excellent quality sushi and Korean food with the option for tacos and burgers. Free and convenient parking lot (a rarity for Germantown)“

“We stumbled upon this place by chance and decided to order takeout -- and we're so glad we did! From that very first experience, we were impressed not only by the flavorful food but also by the warm hospitality of the owners. They were incredibly helpful and kind, even with just a takeout order, which left a lasting impression.

The service was quick, but the quality of the food certainly didn't suffer. Everything we tried was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The chicken pad Thai and vegetable green curry quickly became our favorites -- both dishes had depth of flavors and were absolutely delicious.

The food alone is enough to bring anyone back, but the inviting atmosphere and genuine hospitality really elevate the experience. We can't wait to dine in very soon!“

“Great service, AMAZING food. Such a fun experience every time we go“

“Been my favorite for 27 years ,great service and wonderful food . My granddaughter's favorite after school ," let's grab a snack " ,speaks volumes.“

“The chicken Ramen and Nashvegas Sushi Roll was everything I needed. The sushi roll friend then topped with spicy crab 10/10“

“It's a small place and we had a long wait for brunch. We went across the street to Southern grist to wait it out. We loved the upon. It was like a Japanese carbonara. The egg salad took me back to 7/11 in Japan. We also enjoyed the tartare and katsu sando.“

“Some of the BEST flavors and service in Nashville. The drinks and dishes are a cut above. I cannot wait to go back 😍❤️“

“Good food and always consistant.“

“Everytime me and my wife go here for date night they make it so enjoyable. They laugh and talk while they cook the food. The atmosphere is just unbelievable. I absolutely love this place. If I could afford to eat here atleast twice a week I would no doubt.“

“I could rave about this place all day long. I got the butterfly roll and it was delicious, but the real star was the side of mixed vegetables. I mean seriously I am gonna be thinking about them 12 years from now. I need that sauce in a bottle.“

“The weekday lunch specials from 11am-3pm and the expansive choices they offer under their specials cannot be beat! It’s a delicious and satisfying prix fix meal in an old world Japanese setting complete with aquarium and Japanese lanterns. The service is also excellent!“

“I absolutely adore this restaurant! This was my first time here and Chloe gave me the GREATEST recommendations!! I started with the spicy korean wings & then tried the Atlantic Roll which I LOVED both! I thought the service was friendly and loved the atmosphere overall! I would also try a Sapporo beer while you’re there(: Thanks Chloe for the wonderful experience!!“

“The Hibachi Grill was really fun! Our grill master was very entertaining! The fillet and chicken was cooked to perfection! Our server was great! I'm rating my first time 5 stars!“

“Food here is amazing and I love the coupon they have on the back of my local Kroger Register tapes. Great to save money now I can go more often. Thank you“

“My girlfriend and I came for dinner last night and were seated after a short wait. Unfortunately, our experience started off poorly with the first chef we were assigned. After our waitress took the order, the chef came out and immediately began placing sauce cups on the grill. While pouring sauces, his hands shook violently, spilling most of it onto the grill instead of into the cups. He repeated the process a second time, leaving the grill drenched in dark sauce before even starting to cook. On top of that, the chef had the sniffles and was noticeably sniffing over the grill, which was concerning from a hygiene standpoint.

At that point, I spoke with the manager, Wayne. He listened attentively and reassured me not to worry. This conversation took less than three minutes, but by the time I returned to the table, the rice for our entire table was already served. Everyone was confused because hibachi fried rice simply doesn’t cook in under three minutes, and nobody wanted to try it.

Shortly after, Wayne returned and handled the situation perfectly. He politely asked the first chef to take a break and reassigned us to a new chef, Jeff, moving our group to another table. The difference was night and day. Jeff was fantastic—outgoing, funny, skillful, and great with the kids at our table. He turned the evening around and gave us the hibachi experience we came for. Wayne and our waitress also went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of.

While our night started off rocky, the manager and second chef completely redeemed the experience. Because of their professionalism and hospitality, we ended up having a wonderful dinner. We will definitely be returning to Mikado, and next time we’ll be sure to request Jeff as our chef.“

“This place was an absolute surprise for just a random roadside noodle shop. The Beef Teriyaki- Yaki-Style bowl is a great combination of pan fried noodles and sweetly slathered beef strips with crispy veggies and the chicken pot stickers are some of the best quality I've ever had at ANY Asian restaurant. The service was great even though there is a definite language barrier there at the register. Just as a random afterthought I enjoyed the muti-fork-chopstick utensil idea. Even though my trusty sidekick was more useful after one or two bites.“

“Great food, amazing server Emily... The food was a flavor ride you want to go on!!!“