22 Best Japanese Restaurants near Friendswood

“Been here a couple of times and let me tell you guys that I have never been let down. The food is always amazing! The fish and other ingredients are very high quality and always taste so fresh. The owner, Chef Ruben, is highly skilled at what he does and offers the best customer service ever! Every time I come, I always feel welcomed as a long time friend. If you're ever in the area or need a quick pick-up, I would highly recommend this place. Being completely honest, I think I prefer this spot over an actually restaurant, it's so yummy!“

“It is all about their teriyaki chicken here. Sarku is a chain food court restaurant, but they're not very common. If you have never had a free extra helping of that sauce on top of your chicken and rice, you have not yet lived. If you don't order chicken, rice, and veggies, then you needlessly hold up the line. Stick to the good stuff.“

“I have always loved masa but after today’s experience my whole view of this location has gone down hill. my son and I came in to have lunch and I saw the sign that said their card machine was down until 3:45. No problem that was only 20 minutes and I wasn’t in a rush. I asked the server if she would check to make sure it will come back on before we ordered (I had some cash but not to cover tip and all) and I didn’t want any of us to be stuck there because the card machine never came on. I asked before I sat down and the server said she would find for me . I over heard I guess the manager or the gentleman get angry that we were there and we should have never been sat. I left money for my drink as well as my sons- but I won’t be coming back to this location. If it was an issue- come tell me that’s why I waited before ordering.. not yell at the server and talk bad about us.“

“Absolutely amazing experience every trip. Aiya has become our weekly sushi spot and I swear it gets better every week. Don’t leave without trying one of their Ramen bowls, they’re all delicious.“

“Had lunch today with two of kids today, our first visit. Food was great and service was amazing! Will be back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The food is absolutely amazing and its ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! From the menu!!“

“Very special…
The attention, quality and joy of workers and food is very professional…
Thank you very much to everyone for the attention and service, especially to Liliana who was attentive at all times with speed and charisma…
Thank you very much and you are the best…“

“Kelly our waitress was so sweet and friendly!! I had the Tiger Roll.....delicious!!!! She kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. We even got a complimentary scoop of ice cream for our first time there. We are very blessed to have a great restaurant like this in the Alvin area. I highly recommend them!!!!!!“

“I had a friend visiting from out of town, and I wanted to find a nice elevated dining place in Clear Lake. Luckily, I found Masa! To summarize my review before it begins, Masa is now my destination if I am craving sushi and Japanese food. The atmosphere was elegant, which makes it stand out from other surrounding sushi restaurants. We started off with cold sake and Ahi Poké Nachos, which were crispy and delicious. My friend and I split Sushi Combo C, which features 20 pieces of assorted sushi with California and Spicy Tuna rolls. The sushi was very fresh and skillfully made. The Tamago was freshly made with the traditional chopstick method. This was the best sushi I have had since I dined at Nobu in Las Vegas. Our companions had the chicken katsu Bento Boxes because they wanted an assortment of things to try. The tempura battered shrimp and vegetables were lightly crunchy and delicate. After dinner, the four of us had a round of Ninja Drop martinis, which were tangy and sweet. The owner, Michael Zhou (pronounced "zjoe"), came over to say hi. He encouraged us to try one of his favorite items, the Ahi Tuna Tartare, which was spectacular. To finish, we had a couple of bottles of hot sake alongside some yummy mochi ice cream. Our experience was amazing. Our server, Jordan, took great care of us, and we all had a great time. I was looking for an elevated experience, and I got exactly what I was looking for and more. I can't wait to eat here again and try other things on the amazing menu!“

“I am leaving 5 stars because my review has nothing to do with the business itself. I’ve not eaten here (although my daughter keeps asking to) however, if I were to be served by the employee I just waited on at the restaurant I work… I probably would just leave. It’s unfortunate that she chose to come, eat as much food as they did and as a fellow restaurant employee still not leave 1 penny.“

“Oh dear. Where does a young woman like me even begin? The food makes me feel so lively, I never need to sing another song to the birds in my backyard. The manager, Vincent, he has an incredibly kind soul. Never have I had a manager help me choose what delicious cuisine I should consume. The food is spectacular. Thank you all.“

“Very good Ramen , waitress was great. Small but very nice restaurant, Dumplings were excellent as well!“

“Great price for great food“

“A great date night or lunch date atmosphere. All of the staff are absolutely amazing ? Drop in you won't regret it! We've created a video ? of the experience and amazing food. Check out our Tik Tok @Velourkissbeauty for the full clip ?“

“Best sushi in Clear Lake. Great staff. Worlds best bento box!“

“The food is really, really, really delicious..... Everything my wife and I have ordered has been hot and fresh.... My wife loves the ramen here, she's had both the Miso and Tonkatsu pork ramen and loves them both... Me on the other hand, love my special sushi rolls, and here my favorites are the Angry Dragon roll, Yummy roll, and Chameleon roll, the Angry Dragon has a really good kick to it... The spring rolls are delicious, the egg drop soup was good, the house salad was great, and the karaage chicken was hot and fresh.... Definitely found another great Japanese dish spot to eat at... This place is great, almost anything you try here will be great.“

“I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. It’s nothing greater than spending your hard earned money and the experience is so satisfying. The food was so fresh, seasoned and flavorful. We ordered the hibachi chicken, beef, and shrimp. A little tip for any first timers, all the beef offerings were delicious and tender, you don’t even need to splurge on the higher grades. The grill chef was excellent and we really appreciate his showmanship. My only drawback was the cocktail offerings and the service was a bit slow.“

“friendly, attentive service. reasonable price“

“Food are fresh and delicious, very friendly atmosphere, the owner and staff very generous .he always check up on us when we’re there to see how’s everything going, love this place would definitely recommend people who love sushi to come and enjoy“

“Great dining experience! Staff very helpful and informative, delicious food!“

“Just moved here from Seattle, WA, and we love our Sushi! We’ve been here a few months and hadn’t been able to check out any Sushi places yet. My daughter recommended this place and it was a 10 out of 10! The food is FRESH, and tasted AMAZING! No need to look any further, this IS the place to eat when it comes to Sushi!“

“Delicious food, great service.“