20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

“The restaurant has a cozy vibe with traditional Japanese touches like red lanterns and calligraphy signs. What really stands out are the posters of classic Japanese anime—One Piece, Gintama, and Slam Dunk—all over the place, which makes the atmosphere fun and nostalgic.

The food is generally good. The nigiri set is tasty and comes in a generous portion, enough for two adults. The crispy chicken in the chicken don, though, was a bit dry and not as tender or juicy as expected, which is why it lost a star on the food.

Overall, it was a nice spot for a casual dinner on a cold winter evening.“

“We ride our motorcycles out here from Norfolk! Their Onigiri is amazing! Reminds me when I was stationed in Japan. They have different kinds of onigiri including vegan options! My favorite is the Spam with Egg! You have the option of heating them up as well!The staff is super friendly, there hasn't been a wait each time we have visited, & their decorations are awesome! They added little toy machines and are planning to add more! The cafe is small, but super cozy and cute. Will be visiting again for sure! (:“

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

“Miyabi is an absolute gem of Richmond. My partner and I come every special occasion and it never ever disappoints. The wait staff is always lovely, super fast, and the fish just absolutely melts in your mouth. Amazing food and people! Seriously the best.“

“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.“

“Great Food Friendly atmosphere im coming 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.“

“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 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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Kabuto’s is my favorite restaurant! But, my last experience was very disappointing. Part of the experience is to watch the show. But because there was a couple at the other end of the table (not with us), who brought babies with them, they did absolutely nothing. No fire, no volcano, absolutely nothing. Apparently they had asked the waitress if “the cook” could be quiet. I feel in this case, either don’t bring the infants, or sit alone at a table. This was not fair to the other customers. It was our 35th anniversary and I feel like we missed out on our experience.“

“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 location Great Food“

“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“

“chicken,shrimp with rice and noodles added 🍄“

“I really like this place and think it has so much potential. But I have to say the inconsistency in the food is starting to show, and it really comes down to who’s cooking on any given day. Sometimes the fried rice is perfect, and other times it’s mushy. Sometimes the chicken is perfectly seasoned, other times it’s really bland. When it’s good, it’s truly amazing and it’s one of the best hibachi to-go spots in Richmond. But these last couple of times, it’s been a letdown.

I’m leaving this review because I really want to see the place succeed and step it up a notch with more consistent training for the cooks. It’s got the potential to be a standout spot if the quality becomes more reliable. Right now, if they keep pushing out inconsistent dishes, they risk just blending into the background like any other place. I’m rooting for them to get it right!“