20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chesapeake

“Food was very good and came out fast. The service was amazing and she was very kind. 5 stars will be back“

“A small place but so amazing! friendly and patient staff. I was very happy with the service and the loving atmosphere given by all who worked there. I haven’t enjoyed going out to eat this much in a long time. Food was amazing .“

“Amazing sushi, very fresh!! Spicy city roll was our favorite, and Crazy Tuna roll was yummy too. We started with edamame and steamed shumai, both steamed perfectly. Our server was great, attentive and sweet. Overall a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!

Update 4/14/26: Tokyo Love Story roll is my new personal fav! We try new sushi places every now and then but ALWAYS end up back at Oishi!“

“Great sushi itamaes (chefs) here that really have great presentations and attention to detail! Waiters and staff are super nice and attentive. If your nice to them they will sometimes bring you free samples of ice cream and spring rolls! Owner is super nice and cares about her staff and customers!“

“Always delicious and clean with the best service! We will always be regulars!“

“Seriously, this spot is a winner! The food is always piping hot and tastes amazing. I also love how quickly I can usually grab my order. There's rarely any waiting around, which is a huge plus. Definitely one of my go-to places for a great meal.“

“We had a lovely dinner there tonight to celebrate my eldest son’s birthday. The sushi was not only beautiful, it was delicious. We also enjoyed pad Thai, pad see eaw, and Thai basil chicken. Friendly prompt service with delicious food.“

“Wonderfully prepared and presented. Fresh and flavorful!“

“We came here on a Saturday for a birthday dinner with 12 people and made a reservation. It was surprisingly not very busy. There is a small bar by the door where you can order drinks while you wait around if you do end up waiting but we were seated and our orders were all taken. Everything comes with a little miss soup and salad before the cook comes out. The cook will come out with everyone's food at the same time to cook in front of you and make a few jokes and show off his skills. Everything was tasty and it went by in a timely fashion.“

“I ordered a pick up order for lunch. This was the first time ordering from here. The phone was wonderful and had great taste. Large portion. However. I asked for egg and extra egg and i received no egg. I will still order from here again though.“

“Went here over the weekend with some friends as we were looking for a new sushi place to try that central for all of us. This is an absolute hidden gem. Everything we tried was amazing and had perfect texture and flavors. One of very few places that I've been to that I ignored my soy sauce, as everything was absolutely perfectly flavored. Will absolutely be back 10 out of 10“

“This is no longer Molly’s, but very similar. The portion sizes are off - I asked for 2 toppings of crab salad and got maybe half of one. I asked for 3 salmon and I saw them put 2 scoops. Other than portions, the quality is very good and prices are fair. The smoothies are bussin 10/10.“

“Delicious and entertaining“

“What a wonderful dinner we just had at YamaChen's. it was a lovely experience from beginning to end. Relaxing atmosphere, amazing staff, and of course, the sushi was divine. Thank you so much, for a wonderful, interesting, and tasty meal!“

“Daikichi has been the most consistently excellent sushi spot for over 20 years. Hiro, the owner, personally selects and prepares fish daily. For an authentic and delicious experience you must go to Daikichi. My personal favorites are the spicy cucumber salad, calamari roll and Daikichi roll but dont take my word for it, 食う!!“

“I normally get my favorite Volcano Roll....but that Spicy Girl was on point“

“I always like to go to this place. We went for dinner and it was very quiet and peaceful. I love the chicken teriyaki. The guys that work there all are very nice and respectful. My husband always jokes with them. If you haven’t try this place, try it.“

“Very tasty. Enjoyed the experience!“

“When I was in high school in the early 2000’s, I would walk around the mall with my friends. As we passed through the food court, we would always get excited to see the folks of Nori Japan passing out free samples of their “yummy yummy chicken”. Sometimes we would take a couple extra laps because it was so good! To see that they’re still around is truly a blessing to the heart of my childhood. Thank you for being here all these years.“

“I love the food and service at Kyoto. Everytime I have brought my family here the food is tasty and fresh, the drinks are super fun and come in crazy cool exotic shaped ceramic cups, and the portions are generous. Just had a rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding here and the teppenyaki chef made it super fun. You have to catch the shrimp in your mouth and see them make the onion volcano! Guaranteed fun time and yummy soup salad and great choices for a meal made in front of you. We had the chicken teriyaki, steak, scallops, and shrimp. They make beautiful fried rice, vegetables and the meat right in front of you exactly to your liking. Can’t beat the price for all you get. We had 18 people and they sat us in the more private back room. I was able to spoil the whole group with appetizers, fun drinks, and complete meal and entertain them for a reasonable price. The manager even allowed me to serve my own quick dessert. If you don’t have a big budget and want a less formal and fun rehearsal dinner spot, I recommend it!“