36 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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Sushi Bar is by far the best restaurant and experience not only in Nashville but in the country! Yes it is expensive but worth every penny! My husband Stan and I frequent there and it is truly our favorite place. Not only is the food exceptional but the ambiance and experience! The ladies when you check in, to Daniel, to all the chefs! We especially love Gage and Duncan!“

“Asahi Sushi & Thai Cuisine was amazing! 🍣🍜
The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — every bite tasted authentic and perfectly balanced. The sushi rolls were top-notch, and the Thai dishes had just the right amount of spice.

The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience feel personal and warm. You can tell they truly care about their customers and take pride in their food.

Definitely one of the best local spots — highly recommend if you’re craving delicious sushi or Thai food in a cozy, inviting atmosphere!“

“Kisser was a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The service, ambiance, and food were all exceptional, and in a caliber of their own, especially here in Nashville. The beef tartare is a MUST as are the onigiri for appetizers. The caramel miso Creme brulee has amazing depth and is on point across all categories. The venue is small, so you may have to wait but it is WELL worth it!“

“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.“

“Delish! Highly recommend!“

“With the amazing Sushi Kingdom across the street, I wasn't expecting this restaurant to be as good, but it was actually better! I love Sushi Kingdom for the all-you-can-eat aspect, but when I don't want that much food I come here. The sushi is better at Arigato Sayonara and so are the appetizers and hibachi. The prices are reasonable and the staff is so nice! Even something so simple as miso soup was done to perfection.“

“Great restaurant. Ichiban has come in clutch so many times. Very convenient place to get quality Japanese food! Great service. They give you a good amount of food with the meals as well. Hibachi Chicken and teriyaki Chicken bento box are both great choices.“

“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!“

“This fried chicken we got was next level DELICIOUS, from the breading, to the chicken seasoning, and that special sauce it came with. Yum!!! Highly recommended! The portion is large and priced reasonably. We found this place online and was skeptical at first since it’s not a traditional set up restaurant, turned out to be such a hidden gem! You can find many different restaurants in this food hall. We can’t wait to come back and try more food soon“

“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.“

“Food was just mids to me. It wasn’t bad but it had no flavor. 15 bucks for mids just ain’t it for me. I got the large chicken teriyaki with white rice. Wait was short and staff were nice.

I’ve gone back since and enjoy it, must’ve been a bad plate. Still think it’s a bit pricey but the servings are good.“

“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!“

“The ratio of food and rice is perfect imo. I ended up with no leftovers by just getting an entree. The food is cooked very well. Loved the Basil Stir Fry with Tofu. Great place for everyone including vegetarians. The Thai Coffee is sweet. My friends liked the red curry and the fried rice so I would recommend.“

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

“Isabella was amazing. She really took care of us and made our experience great. It was very cold outside tonight and she sat in the area where the heat was nice warm. She helped me pick out a yummy dinner and her Customer Service was 5 Starr service. Whoever hired her did a great job. Remember, when you go there ask for Isabella amazing!“

“The service is great.The food is eehh.The prices are way over priced and I can’t say it was worth it. They didn’t wow me for what we paid. It wasn’t bad. Just not good.The salmon was way over cooked and too salty.The lettuce wraps were also a bit over priced.It is just a bit too much for us. We are used to resort prices. But wow.Drinks were good! It is really loud in here as well especially at night with people walking around everywhere.“

“I went here today and got the crab lovers roll and some green tea. the food was excellent and very fresh and the owners were super nice! I absolutely recommend Sushi Circle.“

“Their kfc chicken wings are fantastic !! we live in AL and we drove 3 hours to TN to get here, sooo worth it!! The staff are always so Nice and welcoming. 5 stars all day“

“Quick and profesional service. Clean place. Rather quiet patrons. Lots of choices of sushi. Pretty good quality. Generous portion (and also of ginger and wasabi). We ordered Kim roll, spider roll, and twang roll (the best because of the sweet mango).“

“Rock N Roll Sushi in Donelson is amazing! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented every time. The staff is super friendly and the vibe is fun and relaxed. Easily one of my favorite spots for sushi — highly recommend!“

“7pm on a Saturday night, not busy but slow service. The goyza tasted "fishy" (do they put seaweed in the goyza here? That seems strange if they do), the sushi was ok but was unevenly cut leading to some comically large bites. The ramen comes with a fried egg, which just doesn't hit as well as a marinated ramen egg and the katsu pork I'm pretty sure what just a sysco pre-breaded pork chop which wasn't especially tender or flavorful. I have had better experiences here in the past but it fell way short of the mark this time. Also they seem to have some strange obsession with putting asparagus in almost everything, so if you love asparagus this may be your jam but I don't find it works great in sushi rolls.“

“BEST espresso martini I’ve ever had!!! There’s outdoor seating for drinks on the rooftop with nice views of the city, and happy hour has amazing prices for food + drinks. Thistle & Rye is a true hidden gem in Midtown!

Service was also incredible— shoutout to our server Maree for being so wonderful and accommodating.😊 We will be back!“

“Yesterday we had a fabulous dinner at KOI SUSHI THAI, EAST in Nashville….. it was wonderful! We started with Squid Salad and Gyoza then ate our way through totally yummy Crab Bang, YumYum, Eel Nigiri, White Tuna, & Sweet Shrimp… crunchy and delicious! Then we topped it off with Mochi ice cream! Every bite was better than we’ve had in a long time on the road! We had a “Trainee” server…and the rest of their friendly staff helped her provide superior attention! So glad we found KOI SHSHI THAI early in our stay herein Nashville! We’ll be back!“

“Amazing food and great service.“

“Good food and great service. I visit this place often when in town!“