19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

“Where do I begin?! The service was so attentive and engaging. The atmosphere felt cool and trendy. But of course the food is what I came for and they did not miss. I did the omakase experience and learned what sushi is actually supposed to be. I kept thinking each round was my favorite dish, then the next one would be even better. I was stunned, blown away, overjoyed. It was literally a perfect culinary EXPERIENCE. I was perfectly stuffed by the end of the night and had a hard time walking away from the counter.“

“Kanpai‼️Awesome Happy Hour “Sake” Sushi 🍱 Bar Excellent“

“Dining in for a romantic evening, family outing, friend outing and self date. The food was amazing. The waitress was pleasant and very quick. The chef was nice and very friendly and humorous.“

“This place was great for my day trip to Richmond. The food wasn’t the best I’ve had, but it was good, and the menu was inclusive of many dietary restrictions. Our server was kind and the atmosphere was fun and casual. Parking can be difficult.“

“Great Food Friendly atmosphere im coming back!!!“

“I live Yoshi Sushi! They have always given me great service and very tasty food. I worked with sushi restaurants for about 10 years and I can say that the quality is great for the price. I always get the Tropical roll, it’s like dessert. The sushi rice is delicious, cooked just right. Nothing worse than sushi with overcooked rice. The foods that come from the kitchen are also great. Shrimp and veggie tempura, hibachi, and yaki soba are among my favorites.“

“Great little restaurant inside a brewery called The Veil...located in Scott's Addition area of Richmond VA. Order your food and drinks at the counter and pick it up when ready. The restaurant is owned by a former chef at Longoven which used to be a favorite restaurant of my family for special occasions. Nikoribi environment is contemporary with a cool fun vibe and the food is influenced by Asian cuisine. Attention is paid to the details and the presentation with various garnishes is a very special touch. Everything I have ordered has excellent taste and is visually appealing. My family stopped by on Mothers Day and I enjoyed a glass of Rose Brut which had just the right amount of sweetness and bubbly. Soft sell crab sandwiches were on the menu and served with fries. One of the best soft shell sandwiches ever. We had fried dumplings, pork skewers, a rice and pork bowl...all were delicious. Outdoor patio is available and you will find an awesome selection of canned and draft beers in a unique and fun atmosphere.“

“I enjoyed the show by Chef Leo and the staff was courteous and professional and most of all the food was awesome“

“Contrary to some recent reviews this place delivered exactly what I wanted. $25 after tax for a steak, shrimp, and chicken expressly cooked hibachi. Steak cooked medium for the best flavor, it definitely won out over the chicken. Shrimp was not rubbery in my experience. Large enough portion to have both lunch and dinner. Definitely will be going back.“

“I had seen several posts recommending Level Sushi - finally tried it for the first time today. It was fantastic! IYKYK. If you don’t, I hope you will try it soon. Sorry, no pics. But we tried: * Edamame appetizer * Fried Calamari appetizer * Level Sashimi Roll * Steak Bento Box Lots of leftovers and can’t wait to return.“

“Maui was our chef and he was cracking us up the whole time. His sense of humor was only rivaled by the deliciousness of his food. This is the best hibachi I have ever had. The food was amazing.“

“Good location Great Food“

“We tried the teriyaki chicken, beef, and shrimp. The chicken was the most flavorful; however, the other two were still delicious. We watched them cook all our food fresh and service was great. They also give you large portions. If you like teriyaki flavor and rice, you'll love this place. They also have sides and deserts, but unfortunately we didn't try any of those. We'll be back for sure.“

“Super delicious premium sushi! 🍣 Totally worth the price!“

“By far the best sushi I’ve ever had. I don’t know how this place isn’t 5.0 stars. Extremely fresh. Fantastic beer and miso soup as well. Very kind staff. Rolls are great but the fish deserves to be eaten as nigiri or sashimi. Fresh real wasabi as well. This place is a must if you’re in the area and a sushi connoisseur.“

“We had excellent service. Our food was delicious. Delivered quickly. Our evening was so fun and we love this place. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“good food and good service“

“We came here on an ad in Reach magazine, and I'm so glad we did. We've been twice, two different days of the week, different times of the day. The service is stellar, the staff is so nice. The rolls are exactly the right size. But what really sells this restaurant is the environment. The music is low but present, the seating is comfortable, and the overall "vibe" feels inviting.

The food, without a doubt, is fantastic. While we haven't done hibachi, if it's as good as the sushi, I will have to try it soon.

Kid-friendliness: Small kids menu but very standard“

“I ordered a quick lunch pickup, a pork banh mi. It was perfect! Fresh baked bread, tender pork in a creamy peanut sauce and topped with a ton of fresh cilantro, carrot and jalapeño. I couldn't ask for more, and it was under $6!“