23 Best Japanese Restaurants in Nashville

Kayne Prime Steakhouse Steak House
1103 McGavock St, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Progression of NY Strip Steak
Popcorn Buttered Lobster
Bone Marrow Butter
Risotto Tater Tots
Truffle Béarnaise
Cream Corn Brulee
Charred Broccoli
Shishito Peppers
Creamed Spinach
Popcorn Lobster

“"We ate at Kayne Prime for our Honeymoon and Everyone was above and beyond our expectations. The food was incredible and the service was top notch. Thank you again for such a memorable experience. Steve & Kathy Anderson"Copy review“

4.4 Superb295 Reviews
Maru Sushi & Grill - East Nashville Japanese • $$
Fatherland St Suite 101, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Shrimp and Hurricane Roll
Yellowtail & Scallion Roll
Dynamite Roll
Ginger Salad
Avocado Bomb
Volcano Roll
Alaska Roll
Fried Rice
Bento Box
Edamame

“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.“

4.4 Superb90 Reviews
A-ROI By Smiley Thai Asian Fusion • $$
2700 Clifton Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Pad Cha Talay Hot Pan
Pad Grapow Moo Krop
Hamachi Carpaccio
Crab Fried Rice
Salmon Handroll
Drunken Noodles
Tonkotsu Ramen
Fried Dumpling
Spring Rolls
Ika Maruyaki

“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.“

4.7 Superb207 Reviews
Bang Bang Hibachi Grill & Sushi Nashville Japanese • $
3720 Dickerson Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Hibachi Triple Combo
Lo Mein Noodles
Hibachi Chicken
Hibachi Noodles
Bang Bang Roll
Hibachi Salmon
Hibachi Steak
Shrimp Tempura
Yum Yum Sauce
YumYum Sauce

“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!“

4 Good87 Reviews
5

Asahi

Asahi Sushi Bar • $
5133 Harding Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Hayashi Wakame Seaweed Salad
Sashimi Sushi with Dessert
Spicy Scallop Roll
California Roll
Music City Roll
Volcano Roll
Miso Soup
Yakitori
Tempura
Bulgogi

“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!“

4.7 Superb86 Reviews
Chinatown Restaurant Meal Takeaway • $
73 White Bridge Rd #104, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Vegetables with Fried Rice
General TSO's Chicken
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Combination Lo Mein
Shrimp Fried Rice
Steamed Dumplings
Vegetable Delight
Drunken Noodles
Mongolian Beef
Orange Chicken

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

4.8 Superb50 Reviews
Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot • $$
1722 West End Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

From Left to Right Taro Smoothie with Boba Classic Milk Tea with Boba Strawberry Milk Tea with Boba
Sunshine and Raw Fish Bar to Grill at Your Table
Tiramisu Milk Tea Dine in: Yes Takeout: No
Steak Pork Belly and Octopus
Kobe Style Beef Shabu Shabu
Kobe Style Beef Don
Meats for Grilling
Grill and Hot Pot
Hot Pot and Grill
Sushi Selection

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

4.3 Superb224 Reviews
Samurai Sushi Sushi • $$
2215 Elliston Pl, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Rainbow Roll & Calamari Roll
Big Daddy Hand Roll
Variety of Sushi
Like Butter Roll
Red Dragon Roll
Choo Choo Roll
Seaweed Salad
Salmon Nigiri
Yum Yum Roll
Playboy Roll

“My go to sushi spot in Nashville. I eat here whenever I’m in town. They changed their menu recently, and have added on some Korean offerings, my wife got the spicy ramen and I got sushi and Pork Tonkatsu with the seafood udon combo.
everything we got was delicious.“

4.5 Superb78 Reviews
I Love Sushi Sushi • $$
2300 Elliston Pl, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna and Tuna Rolls
Out of Control Roll
Philadelphia Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
California Roll
Out of Control
Sashimi Deluxe
Tuna Lover Roll
Jalapeno Bomb
Hamachi Kama

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

4.2 Good242 Reviews
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Kisser

Kisser Japanese • $$
747 Douglas Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Katsu Sandwich
Mini Chirashi Bowl
Onigiri and Inari
Yellowtail Collar
Miso Creme Brulee
Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Miso Udon
Ramen Carbonara
Crème Brûlée
Matcha Tea Cake

“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.“

4.7 Superb224 Reviews
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Noko

Noko Asian • $$$
701 Porter Rd, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Charred Pineapple Coconut Cake
Smoked Gochujang Hot Wings
Burnt Ends Lettuce Wrap
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Szechuan Green Beans
The District Sando
Charred Shishitos
Salmon Carpaccio
Smoked Fish Dip
Crispy Potatoes

“amazing food, experience and service. Tyler did an outstanding job. it was our first time there, but it won't be the last!“

4.9 Superb791 Reviews
Toyama Japanese Steak House Japanese • $$
15532 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Crazy Monkey Roll Rainbow Roll Alaska Roll
Chicken Beef and Shrimp Fried Rice
Steak Ship Chicken Hibachi
Hibachi Steak and Shrimp
Teriyaki Salmon Dinner
This Is How We Roll
Shrimp Bento Box
Sukiyaki Steak
Shrimp Tempura
Imperial Combo

“Good food and always consistant.“

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Arigato Sayonara Japanese • $$
2021 Gallatin Pike N, Madison

Customers` Favorites

Cajun Roll Dragon Roll and Calamari Roll
House Salad and House Soup
Hibachi Steak and Lobster
Hibachi Filet Mignon
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Teriyaki
Shrimp Bento Box
Spicy Tuna Roll
California Roll
Shrimp Tempura

“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.“

4.4 Superb114 Reviews
ICHIBAN JAPANESE CUISINE Japanese • $
5515 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Hibachi Ichiban Supreme for 2
Salad with Dressing
Chicken Fried Rice
Fried Crab Rangoon
K Hibachi Chicken
Hibachi Shrimp
Shrimp Tempura
Yum Yum Sauce
Sushi Boat A
Hibachi Combo

“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.“

4.3 Superb76 Reviews
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Sakura

Sakura Japanese • $
7079 US-70S, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Rainbow Roll Tuna Roll Salmon Roll
Sakura Sushi with California Roll
Amanda Roll and Snow Crab Roll
Baby Octopus Tempura
Beef Hibachi Steak
In and Out Roll
Shrimp Tempura
House Soup
Sushi Bento
Tuna Tataki

“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!“

4.3 Superb73 Reviews
Shokupan Japanese •
614 18th Avenue N, Nashville

“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“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Sonobana Japanese • $$
40 White Bridge Rd, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Nigiri Sushi Tuna Yellowtail Fresh Salmon
Chicken & Sushi Bento Box
Salad and Miso Soup
Eel Bento Box Combo
Sonoban Sushi Roll
California Roll
Shrimp Tempura
Cucumber Salad
Grilled Squid
Seaweed Salad

“Old school japanese restaurant. 👍👍“

4.1 Good131 Reviews
Sushi 88 Japanese • $$
2119 Belcourt Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Soft Shell Crab Tatsuta Age
Deep Fried Gyoza 8 PC
Sashimi Combo A
California Roll
Avocado Roll
Salmon Belly
Sushi Buffet
Dragon Roll
Spring Rolls
Rock N Roll

“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!!“

4 Good89 Reviews
19

Ginza

Ginza Japanese • $$
3900 Hillsboro Pike # 10, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Sushi and Sashimi for Two
Hibachi Spicy Chicken
Chicken Katsu Bento
Vegetable Tempura
Steamed Dumplings
California Roll
Shrimp Tempura
pcs of Sashimi
Seaweed Salad
House Salad

“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!“

3.9 Good49 Reviews
Hai's Sushi & Pho Japanese • $
2617 8th Ave S #112, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Sushimore Burrito
Filet Mignon Pho
California Roll
Sashimi Deluxe
Predator Roll
Sushi Deluxe
Spicy Ramen
Pho Kid Size
Belmont Roll
Dragon Roll

“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“

3.9 Good62 Reviews
MIKADO Japanese Steakhouse Japanese • $$
410 Metroplex Dr, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Stir Fry with Scallops Shrimp Steak Chicken Vegies and Friend Rice
Pepper Steak and Shrimp Hibachi Vegetable
Filet Mignon and Jumbo Shrimp
Chicken Fried Rice Chicken
Stir Fry with Fried Rice
Birthday Orange Sorbet
Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp
Hibachi Vegetables
Vegetarian Delight
Filet and Scallops

“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.“

3.9 Good80 Reviews
Teriyaki Madness Asian Fusion • $
7068 Charlotte Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only
Mad Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Side Spicy Chicken Teriyaki
Orange Spicy Chicken Bowl
Chicken Eggroll 1 Eggroll
Side Stir-Fried Veggies
Mad Spicy Steak Bowl
Orange Chicken Bowl
Chicken Potstickers
Chicken Katsu Bowl

“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.“

4.7 Superb130 Reviews
EZ Eat Thai Sushi Thai • $
2266 Old Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

L Garlic Sauce Pad Gatium
Crunchy Shrimp Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Peanut Sauce PA Ram
L Basil Fried Rice
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Crab Salad
Chicken Teriyaki
SA - EBI Shrimp
Pad Thai Shrimp

“I absolutely love their chicken basil fried rice!! It is so delicious!! Every time we come in the staff is always super nice, and they get the food out quickly!!! My fiancee and I absolutely love this place, we eat it a couple of times a week!!!“

4.7 Superb102 Reviews

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