39 Best Japanese Restaurants near Watauga

“Keep trying different Ramen variants. Each one is tastier then the last, but all sooo good. Very friendly and totally authentic compared to Ramen dishes I enjoyed in Japan. Super fresh ingredients. Very fair price. Great atmosphere and service. I’ve started going back once/week.“

“Everything we’ve tried here is delicious and the staff are very attentive! Putting it in our weekly rotation 😋 my favorites are the Watauga Roll, Volcano Roll, Crab Dynamite and the Kenny Roll. I also really like the mushroom chicken entree!“

“the Food is so delicious my wife and I and our 3 kids love it there I also love their cowboy California Roll“

“Today after Meow Wolf and heading back to Oklahoma we found this gem for a late lunch. 💯 reccomend! We had Oysters Rockefeller, Nikko Tuna Tower, and Terriaki Salmon, then pressed coffee, every bit of our experience was spot on and everything was delicious!!“

“We have Celiac disease, and they do great with gluten free options. We’ve been twice - both the food and the service are amazing!“

“Excellent service , friendly service & yummy food“

“We just tried poke stop and we’re so happy we found this little gem! My husband and I each got poke bowls and split the Godzilla roll. It was a good portion of food and not insanely expensive. We dined in, the space is small and cozy. Great takeout option for a healthier dinner/lunch.“

“Really enjoyed the experience eating at the Japan house in North Richland Hills today. The food was excellent and our waiter Micah was awesome. I highly recommend the place and we will definitely be back“

“We first heard about this place on social media. We were a little skeptical to try it, but decided to give it a chance. We shouldn't have waited! The all you can eat menu had many options to choose from. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We will definitely be back. The great service and clean environment were a plus too.“

“Our server Casey was exceptional! We had 19 & a baby. Everyone's order was exact! She's phenomenal! The food... So incredible! Everyone at this place is amazing from our waitress to the chef. I sure hope these people stay in business. They made Mother's Day and 2 birthdays wonderful!! Hats off to them!!!♥️“

“Excellent food and very good service.“

“I brought my mom here for lunch yesterday. The waiter that served us had kind of a crappy attitude honestly. In some moments he was nice but my mom asked what comes on a bento box because she's unfamiliar and he told her "it's on the menu". She just wanted someone to explain it to her because she was confused by the sushi and the meat options. Obviously not an item she orders often. She asked what the meat is for (i think she thought you get sushi or meat she wasn't understanding it was a part of the box) and he looked at her like she was stupid and pretty flatly answered the question. It embarrassed her. My mom is a really kind hearted person so it was frustrating watching someone make her feel dumb for asking a question in an unfamiliar environment. Sad. The food itself was good. The waiter likely was having a bad day. I've been a server and understand. But wish he'd been kinder to my mom.“

“The sushi is always the freshest, whether talking about the salmon, tuna, wrappers, fruit, avocados, whatever the ingredients are it is the freshest! The staff are amazing, whether hostess, wait staff, Sushi chefs, even the bus crew everyone is friendly and professional. Patrick is eager to tell you about the food as much as he is about how he and the rest of the chefs have all been friends for years. This is the type of place that you keep going back because it is always amazing!“

“This is the BEST sushi in the business. I’ve had it all over the country and Miss Kim still makes it the best. $1 sake night on Tuesday reminds you of walking into cheers.

Cannot recommend this place enough. And for your picky people who don’t like sushi, Toby on the grill in the back is awesome too. They have food for everyone.“

“We’ve been wanting to try this place and it was a great experience, from the Asian decor to the welcoming atmosphere to the food. We got the Shumai to start off and it was pretty good. I suggest having the sauce on the side if you’re not into really spicy things. My friend got the beef bowl and it was delish. The beef was perfectly seasoned and the sauce had a great flavor. You don’t get much protein, so next time he wants to order it with extra meat. I got the west side Ramen which was yummy. The broth was ok, but the noodles were good and plenty. I got the pork loin since I always get the pork belly, so it wasn’t as flavorful. Overall it was good, but I’ve had better. Definitely a place to try if you’re in the area and/or want to eat good food.“

“Absolutely blown away from the quality of the salmon 🍣. It was buttery tender and delicious 🤤. This place is now my regular.“

“Excellent food and very good service.“

“I had some of your sushi for the first time this evening, and oh, my gosh, my only question is, "Where have you been all my life!?" Perfect size, perfect texture, perfect taste, and the best part is, you use short-grain Japanese rice (most restaurants I've visited don't), which made it all come together perfectly. Keep up the good work!“

“Started my sushi journey here about 20 yrs ago. Have not been in about 3-4 years until now. So happy to see that it remains the best around. Odd place for a business to do so well so that speaks a lot for the food and service. If you have not been there I highly recommend you experience it. Don’t let the storefront keep you away. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“I tried Zena Sushi for the first time and was seriously impressed! I ordered the Omg, Las Vegas Roll and the Sashimi Bowl—all were absolutely delicious. The fish was incredibly fresh, and everything was beautifully prepared. The flavors were well-balanced, and the portions were generous. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“We had so much fun going here for a day date! Our server Tong had great recommendations for rolls and wine. We also got to try a new roll that wasn’t on the menu yet. Amazing food and atmosphere!“

“very good! we loved it, and will be back“

“This places is awesome. Fresh, Very flavorful and quick. This place definitely just got add to the favorites list..“

“The sushi and nigiri were excellent! You can tell that the owner is very passionate about his craft. We will be regulars there!“

“Their all you can eat option is so worth it!! My partner and I will make the hour and a half commute about 1-2 times a month for their sushi!!! I highly recommend this to any sushi lover!!“

“Good was really good, the price is worth it.“

“My husband and I love this Japanese restaurant. They have a variety of Japanese dishes, and a delicious desert option. The chicken teriyaki and sushi rolls are the best, and the deserts are delicious. Great variety of sakes as well. We recommend!!“

“I've come here both with my children and on date night without. It's a very pleasant and chill place with a lot of good food, very fresh sushi, and the sake is good too! Quiet and pleasant, and the waitstaff are super easy to talk to. Can't go wrong if you're unsure where to go for dinner.“

“FANTASTIC Staff & Manager! Friday night I took my daughter there for her 24th Birthday. The Manager was so friendly and took care of us! Gave us a wonderful table by the window. He was so attentive to the whole restaurant and was running the very busy place with such professionalism. Highly recommend Blue Sushi for their amazing sushi, but the service was stellar!“

“Incredible experience. We have been here before with great service and food, but tonight was the best! We celebrated our 5 year old's birthday and from the time we walked in, she felt so special. As always, the food was delicious...but that was only the beginning. From the dancing dragon that came to tell her happy birthday, to the gift of special chopsticks...she felt like a queen. Thank you Takara for helping our little girl feel so special. We will definitely be back.“

“Some deep fried sushi really hit the spot after work. i got their hurricane roll and tornado roll. Between those two, i have to say my favorite is the tornado roll. Both were delicious though. i look forward to returning soon.“

“We absolutely love Foster’s. The food is always delicious and the staff are great. They are very attentive and always smiling. We eat here at least once a week.“

“We have been here twice for different celebrations and are so happy with our experiences. Amazing sushi and wonderful service!!“

“They happily offered a nori substitute for my salmon sushi (delicious). The Shuman and beef takami were perfect. The clear soup is a palate cleanser (no flavor). The only disappointment was the fly that had me arm flailing throughout the meal.“

“We first heard about this place on social media. We were a little skeptical to try it, but decided to give it a chance. We shouldn't have waited! The all you can eat menu had many options to choose from. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We will definitely be back. The great service and clean environment were a plus too.“

“I have been going here for the last 10 years and they have been AMZING! the staff is so great as well as the management. Shelby is A fantastic waitress and is so accommodating always wanting to ensure you have the best experience. The managers Tai and Vu are exceptional! They go above and beyond to ensure that you get the best experience! They have their regulars who never leave because they always feel at home. The owner is so accommodating and wants everyone to have the best experience. The food is always top notch and nothing on the menu disappoints! This place is an absolute gem whether you are here for A date night or just stopping bye on the way home from work!“

“this is the best hibachi place in dfw! lots of great food for your buck and great showmanship. the kids love it!!!“

“I always loved this place. They are open late and their food is really good. I prefer their hibachi options over their sushi, but both are decent.

Their hibachi was my go-to late night food when I was living in Fort Worth. The chicken and steak were both delicious, the sauce was flavorful and great, the vegetables were fresh and tasty, the ginger salad was awesome, and so on. I really loved their hibachi!

The biggest issue I have with them is the service(?). They are open super late for pick-up and delivery, but their system needs serious fixing. The phones don’t work oftentimes, and delivery services oftentimes have their hours wrong, so even though they are open and taking orders, it can be IMPOSSIBLE to actually place an order. This issue SERIOUSLY needs to be fixed. Their hours are listed correctly on the site and sometimes you can find a loophole in the system to place your order, but oftentimes, I needed to go in person and make the order there, despite other times where the system works and I can place a delivery/pick-up order just fine. It started happening nearly every time I tried to order, so I started just passing them up. They REALLY need to fix this.

Atmosphere-wise, I love it! It is a relaxed, casual energy and is a fun place to stop in to. The location is perfect — right in downtown Fort Worth, so a great place to go on a night out when you need some food. The decor is simple but fitting and the place feels trendy and cool!

They really need to look into fixing their online ordering system and their phones. It just was getting too inconsistent and frustrating.“

“It was good....just ok... disappointed in the mgrs or owners never mingled with the customers...just sitting and playing on their phones...I was there for two hours and tried several dishes and items....get up and help your employees!....do something constructive to help... you're not on the throne...“