23 Best Japanese Restaurants near Palm Desert

“As a regular chaser of foods Japanese, I was so excited to discover Musashi! A small gem in Palm Desert. We were greeted by some cool jazz music in the background. There were people waiting for the doors to open. A good sign. We enjoyed sake, veggie tempura, miso soup, nigiri, sushi, and sashimi. All were excellent. Service was on point. A little slice of Japan. ??“

“Wow my family and I loved our experience here. We came hungry and left satisfied. The owners were so welcoming and friendly with us even though we were the last customers of their day. The food was delicious and even our young kids finished all their food. We loved their 2 rolls for $12 deal! We also loved their bento box and teriyaki plates. Thank you for the good experience, Sakura Palm! You’ve got yourselves new regular customers!“

“Cheap and good quality sushi. Would definitely come back.“

“Friendly informative, inviting, DELICIOUS!!!!“

“Wowww! What a gorgeous and great restaurant !

We came here for dinner yesterday, on Friday 10/4. We were a lot , about 36 people; 7 families from LA, that went on a vacation in the Palm Desert area. My daughter chose that restaurant, and made a reservation for 20 people (that how we started this trip).
When more people decided to join us, they made their own reservations, for various different hours (whatever was available online).
On Friday, my daughter called the restaurant, and explained SEAN, the manager , that we are a big group, with different hours of reservations, but would like to dine together. I will not exaggerate if I will say that this nice and kind manager (SEAN) did EVERYTHING he could to accommodate all of us together at 8pm, and moreover, put all of us (36 people!) together in a private room. He greeted us upon arrival, and during the whole evening checked on us, to make sure everything is o.k.
Thank to him, and his wonderful crew, we had a beautiful and unforgettable evening!
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding !
The vibe and the atmosphere is so happy and vibrant. The chefs are doing anything to make your experience here unique and happy.
We all enjoyed it SO much! Excellent food, with a great entertainment.
If you are visiting the Palm Desert area, do not miss this gorgeous restaurant.
To my opinion (and basically everyone in our group), it is a must visit. We couldn't have a better Friday evening anywhere else.
Thank you SEAN, you are such a treasure to this restaurant.“

“My husband and I love sushi. The Venue is a beautifully designed, moody restaurant on the El Paseo shopping strip. We have been to Venue numerous times, but last night was our favourite. From the moment we were greeted at the door, to our server being attentive and charming, we agree our meal was the best sushi we have ever had. Well done.“

“It was a great dinner for our family of 11. The service was great until we ordered dessert, which never arrived. We finally canceled the desert and left because the kids were losing it. Something must have happened in the kitchen. That was the only time they were unresponsive.“

“We were immediately captivated by the aesthetics of the restaurant, which embraced a charming Japanese style. The diverse selection of sushi options was particularly appealing, offering a unique fusion of Mexican and Japanese flavors. However, while we were excited to try the miso soup, it was somewhat of a letdown; it was overloaded with green onions, which masked the traditional flavors, and the broth turned out to be saltier than we expected. On the positive side, the sushi itself was excellent, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Unfortunately, our dining experience was somewhat spoiled by the presence of fruit flies that flew around the table. On a brighter note, the service was impeccable. The servers were attentive and ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal.“

“great service, friendly staff fun atmosphere“

“Leo, Felipe, and Alonzo are amazing! The staff make you feel like family and take super great care of us! Everything is always fresh. The Leo#6 is off menu but highly recommended when Leo is there! Can't recommend this establishment enough! Thank you guys! Amazing job!“

“Wonderful food at a great price, the drinks were great too. It is a perfect location to have Hibachi in a comfortable atmosphere with very entertaining chefs !“

“Excellent experience. You have to be open to sitting with other people.“

“Very friendly staff, very delicious food, great sushi and udons.“

“Great little mom and pop place. Very generous portion with the Chicken Cup with broccoli and some veggies and white rice. The chicken was lovely. I gave 5 stars for atmosphere…clean, compact space for dining in.100% satisfied. I will definitely come back.“

“Amazing food, good service“

“Patience combined with tenacity and a lot of cash will get you a fantastic lunch & dinner experience. Recommend throwing caution to the wind and sitting at the bar overlooking Stadium 2. Incredible sushi and lychee martinis.“

“I went on a date with a special woman and it was a great experience. The food is excellent as well as the staff. Their sushi is a work of art that tastes excellent. The restaurant has great ambiance and I would recommend going there for a wonderful experience. I Love it.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Friendly staff Fantastic fresh sushi Generous portions And a good price for the quality It will be a regular!!“

“Best sushi anywhere!!!“

“BEST Sushi in the desert! Consistently great.“

“I went around June this year, and I’m finally leaving a review.
This place is really delicious :-) This is a restaurant I definitely recommend and love.
Personally, bulgogi!! I recommend it twice ❤️
Also, he was very kind and it was even better because he was also Korean.
it’s really good ???“

“Great service, nice pieces of fish.“

“Friendly informative, inviting, DELICIOUS!!!!“