The Most Scrumptious Japanese in Orlando

Juju

★★★★★ 4.5 (189) • $$

"Finally tried Juju. I wish I had tried it sooner! I love Susuru and this place is a much shorter drive for me. I was pleasantly surprised that it was happy hour when I arrived (5:30-6:30). There was also plenty of seats available. The bar chairs are very comfortable. I had the happy hour sake shot and the happy hour old fashioned and both were excellent. I am a big fan of chicken karaage so I had to get an order and it was cooked perfectly, crunchy and juicy. I also got the raw tuna and salmon rice bowl that was included in their happy hour menu. It was delicious. Service was excellent and I look forward to going back."

Hibachi Express

★★★★☆ 4.1 (77) • $$

"This is the second time we've ordered from Hibachi Express. We really loved it the first time and the fried rice was really good, but this time the meat and vegetables were SO soaked in oil that it was the dominant flavor/taste of the meal. We'll order from them again but hopefully they'll see this and cook the food with less grease in the future."

Kawachi Sushi & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (34)

"Yum! Sushi is delicious here and you can't beat the happy hour! The waitresses are so sweet and it's really pretty inside with the design and decor."

Tenji Hibachi Express

★★★★☆ 3.9 (82) • $$

"Ok I'm officially obsessed with this place! I live nearby and constantly get takeout, and everything I've had has been beyond what I expected. Their food is full of flavor, the price is very reasonable, their service has always been great (meaning my takeout is always accurate), and the ambiance is a quaint diner-style vibe. Giving this 5 stars because the consistency of their dishes!"

Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Found this gem last minute on first night of business trip. Sat at bar and tried tons of dishes. Almost like Sushi meets Tapas. Sushi was very fresh. My coworker who won't eat fish orders the Veggie roll which was awesome. The crispy rice blue fin was the best I've had even beating out California's finest.The manager was great and made quite a few recommendations. Great atmosphere and will definitely be back. Our server Gabe was the bartender he did a good job although seemed a bit slammed. Crab fried rice was good too. Have to try the short rib next time for sure heard it's amazing."

Mikado Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (589) • $$

"Food: Always Fresh, great quality, Love the raw sushi sashimi and temaki. Presentation is very nice but not always bold as in other places but if you ask they will do it for you. Service: is great, they are very quick with everything you order, they will try to show you even pictures if you need some. Ambience: its family oriented, casual, not loud not, family owned concept, very busy on weekends, most of us are locals and visit often. They do takeouts, never had issue with my order. i love Mikado"

Hibachi & Wings

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (55) • $

"There wings are awsome and the rice is greatThe white sauce is wonderful friendly staff the food is ready in 15 min. The wing sauce is veey flavorable."

Samurai Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (147) • $$

"Love the ambiance and the food here. Very fresh sushi and good service. Lots to choose from on their menu. Overall a great spot to bring a date or a large group of friends."

Sushi Storm

★★★★☆ 3.9 (177) • $$

"My daughter and I went to Sushi Storm last night for dinner. Our food was very good. We had the ginger salad, Sashimi Mori, Joey Roll and Ninja Roll. The Sashimi Mori was our favorite. All of our food was incredibly fresh. The main reason I am here to give a review is to say.. Your staff was amazing last night. We were seated next to two men whom are physicians ( Their scrubs were embroidered with their names on them) whom were incredibly disrespectful. Their level of disrespect was so unwarranted. When I heard one of them make the comment " Sorry dude, I know this is your spot, but I am relentless" ... I know I would be writing a positive review for your staff. Keep up the good work. Keep smiling and your business will continue to grow."

Asahi Hibachi & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (63)

"This is a really nicely located Japanese establishment located in Kissimmee. I went with my family, and we all had meals that we thoroughly enjoyed. I really like the fact that they give you large portions. I ordered the Teriyaki steak with white rice, clear broth soup, and ginger salad. All three items were delicious and plentiful. My sister got some delicious tuna sushi. We got some crab rangoons, which were tasty as well. My mother ordered chicken yakisoba, which was huge but yummy. I would definitely come back."

Sakeba Sushi & Sake Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (645) • $$

"Japanese food and sports bar.. what more could you ask for. The food, drinks and service were awesome at this spot. The happy hour deals were great. They had $4, $6 and $9 options and cocktails and wine for $5 and $6. The bartender suggested a tropical sake cocktail that was very tasty. I also tried fried wing, fried calamari, crab Rangoon, miso soup and crab roll. Everything was delicious and all of my food plus cocktail was $22. I absolutely recommend this fun spot."

The Fire

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"The Fire just recently opened. The cuisine is traditional Japanese. Inside it was completely redecorated and the decor was very nice and gave a nice ambiance to the meal. We ordered the filet mignon. It was prepared in the traditional hibachi style. The chef that we had was fun to watch, friendly and very entertaining. The food was delicious. We were served a large portion of rice and vegetables, and the filet mignon was like butter, it just melted in our mouths. The price was competitive with other Japanese restaurants. Our lunch was $18, which we found to be reasonable. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience and we look forward to going again."

Kimonos

★★★★☆ 3.6 (241) • $$

"A bit pricey but not bad considering it's a hotel restaurant. Overall service was great and we were seated quickly. I recommend for bigger parties to try and arrive early. The shrimp tempura is by far the best app on the menu. I could probably eat like 5 plates of it. Worth it!"

Natsu Omakase

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

"Easily a Top 3 Sushi place for me in Orlando. It's not just the food, it's the experience. The intimate space allows for the VIP treatment for all. The chefs are passionate about each dish they create and let you know it. The first couple of dishes are all works of art. Half the time I don't even know what I'm eating but I know the flavors are all incredible and blend so well together. The sushi is obviously the star of this place, and it's all incredible. Each cut of fish just melts like butter in your mouth. The portions are also perfect. We left full, but not stuffed. This is honestly the perfect date night too. Sharing a bottle of sake and listening to pop music while enjoying some of the best sushi I've ever had, truly made for a wonderful experience."

Aki Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (64) • $$

"This has been our favorite sushi spot since we found it many years ago. Highly recommend the Golden Roll for a fun hot and cold in your mouth at the same time experience. My son loves it and I really can't get him to order anything else at this point. All of your traditional favorites are fabulous. I wish they had Hiabtchi Bento box selection. Their Hibatchi is delicious. They are a fabulous, delicious little spot and we are so glad because we love to support local spots before chains."

Koywan Hibachi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (390) • $$

"Never disappointed here as the food is consistently hot and refreshed and we like the selection of Chinese hot foods and sushi. They have beef choices at dinner and lots of seafood like large shrimp and crab. Sushi chefs are always present making fresh rolls and sashimi. On Fathers Day they included delicious snow crab legs at the buffet which we really appreciated. Would like to see new dessert options like almond cookies but like the chocolate cupcakes and apple pie. We've been to other Chinese buffets but prefer Koywan."

Bonsai Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (178) • $$

"Simply put, hands down best sushi in town Family owned and operated restaurant with great food and service It's our go to sushi place but it gets packed so call ahead and make reservations Our favorite rolls are the Rolls Royce, Turner, and the Ultimate"

Totoya Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (484) • $$

"This place is freaking phenomenal. Oh hush, you already knew that. Small. Quaint. 10 diners and there's already a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night. You know you're badass. Confidence.....i love it!The spicy oyster roll! My goodness, I've never heard of anything like it! I would've eaten 3 of those things. The fried oyster was fried perfectly and still crispy In The roll! The garlic blue crab fried rice was a scrumptious fare. Not too garlicky, small, minced pieces or crab....not mad at that. Perfect portion sizes! Our waiter was super busy that night...checked on us a few times...I don't take it personally,...still courteous and knowledgeable of the menu.I'd go back. It's hard to find decent food I. This interesting part of Florida! You'll see me again, Totoya! I'm so happy we've met!"

Nagoya Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (82) • $$

"To me there are not many great restaurants in Orlando. That may be unpopular, but its a lot of chain restaurants and such.This one was a hole in the wall not far from where we are staying and it was pretty good. Most of the sushi was decent (although not the freshest ive ever had) and the kids were a big fan of their boba. They have sushi, ramen, etc. Service was friendly and attentive."

Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Kirkman

★★★★☆ 4.1 (768) • $$$

"Recently celebrated my husband's birthday here and it did not disappoint. The other commonly known hibachi steakhouse that we were planning on visiting is known for taking forever to seat guests while charging more for food and providing less. Thankfully, none of these issues were encountered at Kobe! Not only did we have more than enough food including soup, salad, rice, noodles, chicken, steak, and potatoes, BUT the service was great and the show with the meal is always fun. Since we let them know we were celebrating a birthday, the entire serving staff even came out at the end of dinner and sang Happy Birthday in both Japanese and English! PRO TIP: Make sure that you download the app and apply for the birthday discount at least one week prior to your dining experience. We unfortunately waited too late for that and were only told after filling everything out that there would be a delay as far as the freebie being loaded onto the account. Not sure why this process is so complicated?"

Mitsukoshi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (19) • $$$

"I have been visiting Epcot for years and I have strangely never eaten at this restaurant. So today was the day finally. Since it is the slow season it was easy to get a table without a lunch reservation. We walked up tge steep steps and in we went. We were promptly greeted Japanese style and directed to our table. The view of the lake from our table was very nice. If you like Japanese style you will love the look of tgis restaurant. It is beautiful and a comfortabke space to enjoy conversation and a meal. Our server was very pretty, nice, and helpful with the menu. Im a sucker for Japanese girls, I blame Karate Kid II. She took out drink and food order and off she went. She promptly returned with my cold unfiltered sake which was refreshing and delicious. Our meals canne within a very reasonable amount of time. The miso was very tasty and drinking it in the Japanese fashion was cool. The selection of sushimi was vey appealing and the tasty absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the bed of sushi rice below.For dessert I enjoyed the green tea ice cream. A soft serve green tea which made it creamier than the hard stuff. I rnjoyed it very much and they provide a generous portion.All in all a wonderful experience. I will be back."

illume

★★★★☆ 4.4 (126) • $$$

"Everything was perfect at this restaurant! Our server Kristin was so kind and professional. I will definitely go back!"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (82)

"I tried this place for the first time for National Chicken Teriyaki Day! They advertised on the app that they were offering BOGO on bowls, but unfortunately mine didn't show that. I went into the store and they honored it. The regular bowl is HUGE and I also got an orange chicken junior bowl which was a great size as well. Everything is cooked to order and delicious. I'll definitely be back!"

Fuji express

★★★★☆ 3.6 (39) • $$

"So quick and so good! Pretty legit sushi place and I am very particular about my sushi! It's clean and great sushi!"

Shibuya

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Food is amazing. We started with the Edamame Bean App adding the Kimchi Butter. They were bursting with flavor and I recommend you save any excess Kimchi Butter to drizzle over your sushi, which is what we did. The Green Bastard and Tavares Sushi Roll were similar with the addition of Fresh Snapper atop my roll. The prices were $16 and $17 for the sushi but they were double the size of most sushi plates.We recommend the Blackberry Lemonade cocktail with wine based vodka, delicious while still being strong. I had the Sapporo 22 oz Daddy beer bottle, a clean, refreshing Japanese beer.Their hours are great if you work and don't get out often until late; 5-11 pm Wednesday to Sunday. A new favorite in downtown Tavares."

Sushi Masa Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (88)

"My partner is not a fan of sushi, so I took advantage of a recent trip he took to go out and try Sushi Masa. I did the lunch all you can eat and what a great value. My server, Christian, was fantastic. He consistently checked in with me to see what I'd like to experience next. I loved that this was an order as you want rather than a walk up buffet. Here are my thoughts on what I tried. Miso Soup - bland Edamame was great Boston Roll - good but too much kale for my liking. Rainbow Roll - delicious Bon Temps Roll - My Absolute FavoriteCrunchy Roll - just ok, not really "crunchy" but liked the flavors Gyoza - hot and fresh I would definitely go back."

Zaru

★★★★★ 4.5 (358) • $$

"Had an amazing dinner at Zaru! There was a 30-minute wait, but they text you when your table is ready, so you can relax at a nearby spot or wait outside. Once inside, the space is cozy and intimate, making for a great dining atmosphere. The ordering process is simple! You're given a menu and a pencil to mark your selections. I went with the Nori Udon ($14) and added sliced beef ($7). The presentation was great, with the ingredients served separately so you can mix them to your liking. The noodles were absolutely delicious- some of the best I've had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the sliced beef was a generous portion that paired perfectly with the dish. The checkout process is smooth- you just pay at the front when you're done. Overall, Zaru delivered on both taste and experience. Can't wait to come back for more udon!"

Mito Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (136) • $$

"Sashimi regular was delicious. The waitress was nice. Nice Asian music and ambiance. I've come to this place several times and never left hungry nor disappointed."

Shakai Sushi Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (264) • $$

"Stopped by for dinner before volunteering at Fringe ArtSpace for happy hour with discounted sushi prices. We tried the crazy coconut roll, which was delicious."

Kadence

★★★★★ 4.9 (151) • $$$$

"This was my final one of the four Michelin Starred restaurants in Orlando. I came here one chilly night in December, waiting for a mystery tasting menu that promised plenty of delicious, fresh fish. Their menu isn't online, and I like that. No one can get mad if a dish is missing due to unexpectedly low-quality ingredients, no one can get mad if a dish is added on because of unexpectedly high-quality ingredients. It's a surprise, a true omakase. You walk in, and the waiting area/bar is plastered with a wild, colorful, Asian-inspired mural that will keep your head spinning around looking at it for the entire time you're waiting to be seated. Then, the curtain is pulled back, and our super small seating of six people got seated, and the show began. There was the standard omakase offering of the sake pairing, but what I thought was neat was the non-alcoholic tea pairing that they offered. I jumped on that, and I'm glad I did. We started sipping on our drinks, and then the show began. I absolutely do not remember every detail of my meal, and I wouldn't share them with you even if I did. But I will give you some highlights. The show started off with a surprising soup, hope you're feeling adventurous. Then, a super large, super fresh oyster and some offal. These simple dishes really focus on highlighting one super quality ingredients, and pairing it with a minimal amount of ingredients just to really make the best parts of these ingredients pop on your palette. I loved it. The fresh fish dishes at the beginning of the meal were exquisite. Marinating in various delicious liquids, or just lightly smoked, as to not cook the meat, and the cuts they gave us were so thick, so the taste and texture of the fish were on full display and very apparent. I was pleased. Kind of the same thing with the sashimi course. Some fresh tuna, some blow-torched snapper, thick cuts, great texture. I was a fan. The only complaint I do have, and this is minor, is that some omakases I've been to, they go out of their way to tell us about each species of fish and where they were caught from and what notes to look out for when eating the fish. Small, but I do like that touch.Then comes the nigiri coursesss. A lot of prep work as the guy sliced it all up right in front of us, displaying his professional knife skills, I was very jealous. And then boom, one piece after another of huge pieces of fish with a small accoutrement to help the taste. Very good stuff. Very unique fish that you don't run into very often in Orlando. Then, winding down the meal, came a warm duck soup with some udon noodles. Very good. Deep flavors in that broth. And finally, desserts! A light, fruity bar with edible flowers and some granola-stuff for texture. Good. And finally finally, a matcha-themed tiramisu for the birthday we were celebrating. So delicious. So the meal was done and over with. I was very full and very pleased. I had only seen this move done at three star places, but we got a goodie bag to go home! A creamy, chilled green tea. And a poke bowl. Both meant for breakfast the next morning. This kind of added flair will get them that second star if they keep this up. Overall, this was an incredible experience. There were a million pros, and only that one con I mentioned earlier. If you can swing it, and if you like fresh seafood, you must come here."

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.5 (156) • $$

"We came here one evening with some friends for Magical Dining Month. Different hibachi places have different offerings for MDM, but Shogun won out this year for best offering. They had a whole app, the whole meal, and even a dessert for that one set Magical price. It was a no brainer. It's in a three star tourist hotel in the tourist area of town. It's very clean and sleek and has some nice Japanese décor all around. It's a good vibe. Comfortable. Service was awesome, too. Since they cater to greedy, grumpy tourists, I think they recruit the best hibachi chefs. The guy put on a good show. And the server was good, too. Drinks were certainly flowing. As for the food, like I said, there was a lot. Since the promotion is over, I won't go into too many details here, but just so you get the idea of everything we got, AppsSpicy Tuna Roll + Kaiso Salad (Spicy tuna rolled in sushi rice with sesame seeds and nori seaweed, garnished with spicy mayo, served with kaiso (seaweed) salad). Solid roll. It would have been fine just the roll, but they add in delicious seaweed salad! Nice.Gyoza + Harumaki (Fried chicken and vegetable potstickers and vegetable spring rolls served with tangy, sweet soy sauce). Six little things on one plate! Fried crispy and served with that great tangy sauce. MainsShogun Special Teppanyaki Entrée (New York strip steak, shrimp, and teriyaki chicken with fried rice and vegetables cooked at your table teppanyaki style, served with soup and salad). Good stuff. Steak wasn't overcooked. Always love the soup. The Kabuki Teppanyaki Entrée (Chicken, shrimp, and scallops with fried rice and vegetables cooked at your table teppanyaki style, served with soup and salad). Also good. Scallops were so not overcooked, they were borderline undercooked, which is rare, but they were good. Big fan. DessertChocolate Decadence Cake (Shogun's famous chocolate cake with drizzles of chocolate sauce and whipped cream). This was good. Really sweet and a healthy portion size. Just what I would expect. Ice Cream (Two scoops of ice cream of your choice: matcha (green tea) or azuki (red bean)). Lovely, nice flavor. I suspect a lot of people come here that don't run into these flavors too often, so this is a good chance for them to experience them. Yummy. Overall, I'm so glad we came here. It was a good time with good friends over a good meal. I'll be back the next time they're the best hibachi menu for MDM."

Akasaka Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (135) • $$

"Jin was an amazing server. He was very knowledgeable on the menu.We ended up getting a sushi boat, and although a bit pricey, it was delicious. The pork bao buns were amazing as well. The only thing I would change is the chopsticks. Being a somewhat pricey restaurant, I'd want non-wooden chopsticks. But that's a minor thing."

Sumi Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (46)

"I've been working a security detail close by and was told to check out the lunch specials. Glad I did. True spicy General Tso chicken with Fried rice. For the price it's a steal and filling. Will be back to check out what else they have to offer"

Kiko Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (319) • $$

"Love this place.We were big fans of their lunch specials when they were in Winter Park, and we still visit them in Winter Springs.The sushi is really good. The restaurant is nice and it has a classy feel. They even have super nice chop sticks. The sushi is served beautifully and delicious"

Kumo Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (265) • $$

"I'm a big sushi fan so I stopped in at Kumo Japanese Restaurant to get some sushi. It was the end of the night, and the woman at the counter wasn't that pleasant, she had a dismissive attitude as of to say "hurry up and buy!" Normally I would have taken my business elsewhere but it was late, my options were limited and I was hungry! Lol. I ordered the hibachi chicken & rice and a sushi roll which came with eight small pieces of sushi which they fell apart when I tried to pick them up. The chopsticks were super cheap and I had to arm wrestle one of the workers to get another soy sauce (just kidding, but my request was met with resistance).Although the food was flavorful the attitude was not part of my order. I'm on the fence about revisiting Kumo Japanese Restaurant again the next time I'm in Orlando."