Japanese Restaurant reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 271 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 23 posts to rank the best Japanese Restaurant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/brighton, r/askTO, r/GoldCoast, r/sheffield, r/Paranaque_. Top-rated brands include Bincho (4.5/5), Goemon (4.9/5), Sensei (4.0/5).
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Reviews271
Subreddits20
Posts23
Brands100
Products12
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#1
Bincho
4.5
(13)
"Bincho is the GOAT, moshimo is great for sushi, and their ribs are so good I ordered 3 portions last time."
"Bincho is best for Japanese grill style food but Fumi and Moshimo are both also very good and offer a larger menu than Bincho. The unagi at Fumi is fantastic"
"Bincho has the best food for sure! Pompoko is my go to when I want something decent tasting, but doesn't have to be the best, in return paying a low price for it."
"100000% Bincho! I’m going there tonight and I can’t wait."
"Bincho is the best by a country mile."
"Bincho all day long"
"Sushi garden for sushi and bincho for bbq small plates"
"Honourable mentions: Sushi Garden and Bincho"
"Bincho for Japanese bbq"
"If you like BBQ food Bincho is class - fun place but expect it be a bit cramped"
#2
Goemon
4.9
(7)
"Goemon best ramen ever"
"The ramen I had there is the best I've had in the city, bar none."
"Goemon without a doubt"
"Goemon is the best for karage or ramen."
"Goemon has the best ramen I've had in the UK."
"Goeman is still open in the lanes now though which is amazing ramen - we go once a week"
"Goemon if you don’t want to book. Controversial opinion but their karaage is better than bincho"
#3
Sensei
4.0
(8)
"Sensei and Omameshi."
"And sensei"
"Sensei also"
"Akitaya, Shima and Sensei"
"Sensei but also worth going a bit further to Molito Alabang for Miyazaki"
"Sensei!!"
"Sensei"
"Shefu denz, sensei"
#4
Honda-Ya
4.4
(7)
"Honda-Ya in Tustin. Has soups, sushi, grilled things, it’s great"
"If you like variety and love Izakayas like I do, check out Honda Ya in Tustin!!"
"My friend who is Japanese tells me her family’s favorite is Honda ya in Tustin."
"Honda Ya is your best option. You can get sushi, combos with chicken/beef teriyaki, yakitori, or noodles."
"I loved that Honda ya box place that was replaced by the dry ramen place. It's good but damn, I missed that quick bite"
"I miss the Honda-ya in Costa Mesa so much, fuck the pandemic for taking my favorite local spots"
"Not the best but probably will serve your needs and is fun: Honda-Ya in Tustin."
#5
Kiyomi
4.5
(6)
"One of the best meals/dining experience I've ever had was at Kiyomi."
"Yeah Kiyomi, 100%"
"Kyomi isn’t cheap but the food and dining experience is phenomenal."
"Kiyomi"
"Yep this is the best unless you go to kiyomi at the casino which will need to be booked in advance"
"Kiyomi hands down. Expensive tho"
#6
Roku
4.3
(6)
"Roku in Kelham is absolutely incredible. 10/10."
"Go to Roku on Kelham island. Japanese owners/chefs. really great food."
"Roku and Edo are my favourite"
"Roku is higher priced and more authentic, but is very good."
"Roku, saiko sushi, sakushi, Koko all worth going to."
"As others have said, Roku is the place to go."
#7
Murasaki
4.2
(6)
"It was perfect - all the way down to the ice cold Kirin Ichiban on tap"
"Murasaki near the seven dials roundabout is absolutely incredible, really well priced, the food is incredible."
"Yes but they kept the location open and it’s an awesome handroll bar now selling some really great things."
"Another vote for Murasaki on Dyke Road near the Seven Dials roundabout."
"Murasaki is another good one IMO, not a chain and very cosy!"
"I'm not sold on Murasaki, it's OK."
#8
Kome
4.2
(6)
"KOME in commercial bay! Amazing food (sashimi & beef tartare)"
"Kome at Commercial Bay - freshest sashimi and nice window view of tue harbour and Ferry building"
"Im pretty loyal to Kome but it's not dressy"
"Kome"
"I rly rate the beef tataki at Kome in comm bay, can't speak to the sashimi though (didn't order)"
"I'd say kome at this price though."
#9
Musoshin
5.0
(5)
"Musoshin is great! New location on Harbord just opened too"
"Top 3 in no particular order… Musoshin (Ronce)"
"Musoshi!! Their OG location is in Kyoto (so good ) and then they opened in Toronto off the main drag of Roncesvalles (so so good). Been to both, highly recommend."
"Musoshin Ramen at Roncey (9 Boustead Avenue) hands down"
"Musoshin is elite"
#10
Miyabi
4.8
(5)
"Miyabi is a great knife and he hasn’t established a favorite yet so this would be a great starter chefs knife."
"Love my Miyabi. Been used more or less daily for 8 years now. Couldn’t recommend them enough."
"I have a Miyabi set, and they are fantastic knives. I have also gifted a Miyabe to 4 different people, and all of them loved it."
"I have two sets of miyabi knives and if he’s interested in Miyabi go for the berchwood handle ones. Miyabi is still made the original way by hand, and has an over 100 different inspections on each knife before they go out. Love them!"
"Miyabi is a good knife for it's price range, but is not really what your BF has voiced a desire for."
#11
Anekawa
4.6
(5)
"Anekawa for sure, feels you are not on the GC and stylish and intimate venue too!"
"If you want something with a bit of a twist but still very Japanese flavour profiles, then Anekawa in Mudgeeraba is amazing as well."
"Anekawa puts up some of very best food in Queensland - regardless of cuisine."
"Anekawa in Mudgeeraba. Little hole in the wall, fine dining Japanese, seasonal ingredients."
"Anekawa"
#12
Sushi Garden
4.2
(5)
"Sushi Garden is IMHO the best sushi in town."
"Sushi garden for sushi and bincho for bbq small plates"
"Honourable mentions: Sushi Garden and Bincho"
"Sushi Garden is worth a mention - simplicity and ambience"
"Sushi garden on Preston street is really good too."
#13
Oshio
4.0
(5)
"O'shio – Japanese and Korean. Top quality"
"Oshio was really good"
"I'd go with Oshio for udon or sushi"
"Oshio is great for a complete mix of options."
"Oshio for sushi (a bit pricey)"
#14
Aajisai
5.0
(4)
"Aajisai is the best so far. Top quality fish, and good preparation."
"Aajisai"
"Aajisai in Ballygunge Quest Malland"
"Aajisai and Yauatcha"
#15
Sansu
4.5
(4)
"Sansu is my favorite sushi restaurant around. The chefs at their sushi counter have been the same group of men for as long as I can remember."
"I second Sansu. My SIL is from Japan, and we've had a few of her birthdays there. So good!"
"Sansu for the ambience but Sushi Moto for the food."
"Sansu is good. We also like Sushi Moto and Mikado"
#16
Goto
4.5
(4)
"Our favourite is Goto in Southport. Small but excellent."
"If you want proper Japanese food, Goto in Southport or Izakaya Umakamon in Surfers Paradise are the unequivocal best."
"Goto is pretty reliable."
"“Goto” Southport"
#17
Jua
4.3
(4)
"Jua. it’s fantastic"
"Jua. Easy."
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
"Jua, Joo Ok and Bom!"
#18
Fukumoto
4.0
(4)
"Fukumoto has been mentioned, food is fun"
"Fukumoto!"
"Fukumoto"
"Fukumoto"
#19
Etsu
4.0
(4)
"Etsu"
"Etsu is great"
"Etsu is phenomenal but fucking loud."
"Also Etsu in Mermaid"
#20
MoguMogu
4.0
(4)
"Also MoguMogu for their karaage chicken with wasabi mayo"
"Mogu mogu!"
"A more available and casual option is mogumogu, the food is delicious"
"Mogu-Mogu on London Road is my go to at the moment"
#21
Taiko
3.8
(4)
"Another vote for Taiko. It was rough after Covid but they’ve turned it around and it’s really good again."
"Taiko in Irvine is good. It has changed ownership. But is the same menu and really good."
"Taiko in Irvine has sushi as well as the best sesame chicken we’ve ever had."
"Taiko has amazing cooked foods. But their sushi/sashimi has gone downhill horribly."
#22
Ramen Isshin
4.7
(3)
"Ramen Isshin, I upvote. Go for the tsukemen! Best in town and just as good as ones I’ve had in Tokyo."
"Isshin Ramen is the only correct answer."
"Ramen iishin!!"
#23
Kappo Honda
4.7
(3)
"Kappo Honda and Honda-ya is perfect. Kappo Honda has a sushi menu and a yaki tori menu you can order from as well as combo plates etc."
"Kappo Honda in Fountain Valley is also very good."
"Kappo Honda in FV is owned by the same people that owned Honda Ya"
#24
Kyoto
4.7
(3)
"Seriously, go to Kyoto for the best Sushi in Milwaukee."
"Kyoto has been my go to for years. Always solid, and great team running it."
"We like Kyoto for sushi in mke"
#25
Ramen Raijin
4.3
(3)
"Ramen RAIJIN. Every time I speak to anyone from Japan they say how raijin is probably the closest to what they taste back in Japan."
"Ramen raijin pretty legit"
"Ramen Raijin on Wellesley"
#26
Tomo
4.3
(3)
"Fujiya and Tomo"
"Tomo (payday, date night, splurge)"
"Tomo"
#27
Santouka
4.3
(3)
"Santouka and it isn’t even close"
"Santouka on Dundas for ramen."
"Hokkaido Ramen Santouka at Church/Dundas is my second favourite in the city after Ramen Isshin"
#28
Mensakaba
4.0
(3)
"Plus one sa Mensakaba for ramen."
"Mensakaba talaga. kaso its not really a resto. limited lang seating"
"This and Mensakaba."
#29
Itoshin
4.0
(3)
"Also Itoshin, Little Itoshin, Muso Ramen & Gyoza Bar Mermaid Beach."
"Can vouch for Itoshin."
"Itoshin"
#30
Hako
4.0
(3)
"Incredible katsu, gyoza & sushi"
"Go visit Hako in Irvine. They have tonkatsu and sushi."
"Hako in Irvine. But it’s crowded and small and rush your ass."
#31
Bistro Zen
3.7
(3)
"The trusty old stalwart, it’s now called Bistro Zen but it’s basically the same"
"This one is good"
"Bistro zen"
#32
Sushi Yuki
3.7
(3)
"Sushi Yuki is super solid."
"Don't sleep on sushi yuki"
"The all-you-can-eat I had there was fantastic, but I wouldn't call it high end"
#33
Danbo
5.0
(2)
"Is a well known Ramen chain from Kyushu, Japan."
"For authentic Ramen."
#34
Sake Bar Icco
5.0
(2)
"Sake bar icco is top notch"
"Sake Bar Icco in morningside"
#35
Izakaya Umakamon
5.0
(2)
"Never had a bad meal there but it is setup more like a salary man bar (izakaya) than a fancy dining venue The Wagyu beef is undeniably some of the best I've eaten in Aus."
"If you want proper Japanese food, Goto in Southport or Izakaya Umakamon in Surfers Paradise are the unequivocal best."
#36
Yamagen
5.0
(2)
"Yamagen."
"Second that. Amazing restaurant and people"
#37
Kiku
5.0
(2)
"Kiku, tomo and itadaku are authentic as they get"
"Kiku is the most authentic, dozens of Japanese families there for lunch don’t lie."
#38
Anzu
5.0
(2)
"Anzu is so good!"
"Anzu"
#39
Fumi
5.0
(2)
"Fumi - been a few times and the food is just excellent."
"Fumi was excellent when I went"
#40
Yume
5.0
(2)
"Their OG Yume is the best! I celebrated my birthday at Yume last year. Good food"
"Their OG restaurant, Yume (Vic Park), is even better."
#41
Yoshizawa
5.0
(2)
"Yoshizawa is the bomb, their cream puffs are also amazing."
"YOSHIZAWA. When you go in there it’s always 50% Japanese people and that should be enough to convince you."
#42
Ikkousha
5.0
(2)
"Ikkousha is the most consistent!"
"Hands down: Ikkousha Ramen on Queen Street…perfection"
#43
Kemuri
5.0
(2)
"+1 to Kemuri. You have to book, it's small and gets busy!"
"Kemuri in Carrara. Small, intimate and fantastic authentic food an absolute must try!"
#44
Kinoya
5.0
(2)
"Definitely...they've been there for ages. Best sashimis in town."
"Kinoya for the best ramen"
#45
Ebisu
3.0
(3)
"Ebisu is 10m walk down from the Viaduct if that's not too far, always love going there."
"Ebisu"
"Ebisu is overpriced, under-seasoned and quite snobby in my experience."
#46
Sakagura
4.5
(2)
"Sakagura, they are a sake izakaya, Japanese owned and operated. Their menu is divided into three parts seafood, meat, vegetables. Lots of Sashimi on the menu. Lots of eel dishes as well."
"TBF it is less of a sushi-focused Japanese restaurant, but a basement adventure could be fun ambience: Sakagura."
#47
Zakkushi
4.5
(2)
"For authentic yakitori."
"Zakkushi for skewers!"
#48
Tokyo Kitchen
4.5
(2)
"Tokyo Kitchen on Charles Street had amazing udon noodles, donburi, and korokke."
"Tokyo Kitchen by Bloor & Yonge"
#49
Sushi by Scratch
4.5
(2)
"Sushi by Scratch in Healdsburg. In my opinion it was better than Single Thread (and 1/5 the cost)."
"Sushi by Scratch in the Matheson is my suggestion."
#50
Joo Ok
4.5
(2)
"Joo Ok was amazing!"
"Joo Ok, Jua, Meju."
#51
Ramen Gaijin
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend their bao buns!"
"Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol"
#52
Bom
4.5
(2)
"BOM !!!!!"
"Bom, Joomak, Jua, Meju"
#53
Let's Sushi
4.0
(2)
"Let’s sushi is good, decent price, a lot of the dishes there are better than what I had in Japan"
"Went to let’s sushi next to Akbar’s, across from Honky Tonk. Surprisingly good"
#54
Azabu
4.0
(2)
"Azabu is delicious but expensive."
"Azabu Mission Bay or Ebisu in Britomart"
#55
Shefu Denz
4.0
(2)
"Shefu Denz, Ramen Kuroda, Shima, Mensukaba Geisha - personal favorite."
"Shefu denz, sensei"
#56
Ramen Buta-Nibo
4.0
(2)
"Ramen Buta-Nibo"
"Buta-nibo"
#57
Pompoko
4.0
(2)
"I'd go with Oshio for udon or sushi, Pompoko for cozy homemade meals"
"Ahhh I forgot pompoko, yes absolutely deserves to be mentioned"
#58
Tanuki's Cave
4.0
(2)
"Tanukis cave. Ebisu is also excellent"
"Tanuki's Cave is good."
#59
Amakara
4.0
(2)
"Its expensive but the quality is good."
#60
Gyu-Kaku
4.0
(2)
"Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is phenomenal!"
"Gyu-kaku"
#61
Sanuki Udon
4.0
(2)
"Sanuki Udon on Carlton is also a good non ramen option."
"Sanuki, imanishi, amino"
#62
Hokkaido
4.0
(2)
"Hokkaido on Dundas/Church is also really good."
"Honorable mentions… Hokkaido (Dundas)"
#63
Morimoto
4.0
(2)
"Morimoto in Napa is good imo."
"My husband and I were big fans of Morimoto when we lived in Napa."
#64
Akitaya
4.0
(2)
"Akitaya, Shima and Sensei"
"Akitaya"
#65
Ryus
4.0
(2)
"Seconding Ryus!"
"Ryus Noodle Bar On Broadview at Danforth"
#66
Mensakaba Geishu
4.0
(2)
"Mensakaba Geishu for ramen."
"Mensakaba geishu for ramen!"
#67
Kochi
4.0
(2)
"The standout to me was Kochi followed by Jua."
"Kochi gets a lot of hate but I had a good experience!"
#68
Bonsai
4.0
(2)
"Duno if I'd really even call Bonsai Japanese tbh but the food is banging regardless"
"Bonsai for the best Japanese fusion"
#69
Osake
4.0
(2)
"I love Osake in SR."
"I have always enjoyed osake."
#70
Shima
4.0
(2)
"Akitaya, Shima and Sensei"
"Shefu Denz, Ramen Kuroda, Shima, Mensukaba Geisha - personal favorite."
#71
Room Service
4.0
(2)
"Room Service, Kin/Rice N Roll, and Hungry Sumo are worth a visit!"
"Room service has nicer sushi. Its not on par with 1033 omakase though."
#72
Edo
4.0
(2)
"Karage is nice too. Decent price"
"Edo used to be really good."
#73
Soto
4.0
(2)
"Soto for sure"
"Soto"
#74
Uchiko
4.0
(2)
"I'm assuming the usual suspects you mention are Uchi/ko?"
"Uchi /ko / ba"
#75
Nishiki
3.5
(2)
"I’ve always thought Nishiki is underrated. It’s been a while since I been but every time was a hit."
"Nishiki or Tanto"
#76
Masu
3.5
(2)
"Masu is really good."
"Masu"
#77
Ten Ten
3.5
(2)
"Ten Ten might be what you are looking for, it's more of a dressy vibe and the items we had were good"
"Maybe ten ten?"
#78
Koko
3.5
(2)
"Roku, saiko sushi, sakushi, Koko all worth going to."
"Koko on ecclesall road."
#79
Sake 107
3.5
(2)
"Yes Sake 107"
"Sake 107 is in a nice location. I haven’t had the food in years but it was pretty good when I went there."
#80
Tanto
3.5
(2)
"I do like Tanto in Epsom. Haven’t been for a while."
"Tanto? Or Gion?"
#81
Cocoro
3.5
(2)
"Cocoro in Ponsonby is my fave"
"Cocoro"
#82
Kinton Ramen
3.5
(2)
"KINTON Ramen"
"Kinton ramen."
#83
Wabi Sabi
3.0
(2)
"Wabi sabi in hove is great and a regular choice for me!"
"I personally wouldn't recommend Wabi Sabi, I thought their food was Just Okay, definitely not better than Pompoko"
#84
Tancho
3.0
(2)
"Tancho is new, fixed menus, not a lot of variety, and the model is relatively brisk, space is nice."
"Or Tancho"
#85
Mr Tanaka's
3.0
(2)
"Or possibly Mr Tanaka in Ellerslie."
"Mr Tanaka's is pretty average when it comes to good Japanese tbh, especially when you're looking for finer foods like sashimi and tataki."
#86
Whisky's
4.0
(1)
"Whisky’s downtown has surprisingly good Japanese food hidden behind their burger fare."
#87
Guyshi
4.0
(1)
"Went to Guyshi on West St last week which was great, probably rated more for the experience but the food was still great."
#88
Kajiya
4.0
(1)
"Kajiya near Cathedral is pretty nice. Been there a few times, the lobster was great."
#89
Mizu Sushi Bar
4.0
(1)
"Mizu Sushi bar in Broomhill was good."
#90
Ebi Sushi
4.0
(1)
"Ebi sushi in Derby is Japanese owned and quite well renowned nationally."
#91
Mizu
4.0
(1)
"Mizu in Broomhill is really good!"
#92
Sakushi
4.0
(1)
"Roku, saiko sushi, sakushi, Koko all worth going to."
#93
Saiko Sushi
4.0
(1)
"Roku, saiko sushi, sakushi, Koko all worth going to."
#94
Yamato Sushi
4.0
(1)
"Yamato Sushi on Sheldon Road is a little gem. Fresh and friendly."
#95
Mizuki
4.0
(1)
"Mizuki in Bhowanipore is also very good but it's vegan."
#96
Bento
4.0
(1)
"Bento in Jadavpur are obvious ones."
#97
Wasabee
4.0
(1)
"Wasabee in Kalikapur"
#98
Xake
4.0
(1)
"Xake is our go-to place for jap food."
#99
Radiant Hotel
3.0
(1)
"Try ha Radiant Hotel"
#100
Kane
3.0
(1)
"Kane"
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