22 Best Japanese Restaurants near Palm Desert

“Always delicious. I live in the bay area and come to this restaurant when I'm in the palm springs/desert area..sushi is fresh and prepared by experienced sushi masters. Service is attentive and friendly. They even gave me a surprise birthday ice cream! Arigatou gozaimasu“

“The food was delicious! It came out very quickly after we ordered. We got beef and chicken teriyaki plates with the rice and noodles and I would eat it for dinner every night if I could. The teriyaki sauce was the most delicious I’ve tasted with a lovely homemade flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Japanese cuisine!“

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

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

“Early dinner is always very nice here. Getting in for the evening crowd makes for a relaxed meal. Service was polite and timely. My wife loved her tuna dinner. I had a shrimp and steak combo but I will try the halibut next time. We have abandoned Benihana's because of the noise and reduced quality.“

“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.“

“Went in the evening and overall had a really good experience. The ambience was great—nice vibe without being too loud—and the food was well plated and solid across the board. The sushi was fresh, and while the selection isn't massive, what they offer is well executed. Service was friendly and welcoming, though it did feel a bit slow at times, almost as if they were busier than the crowd suggested. Not a dealbreaker, just noticeable. If I had to mention one other downside, it would be the bathrooms—not that they were bad, but they could use a bit more attention to match the restaurant's higher-end feel, especially in terms of fragrance and upkeep. Overall, still a good spot and I'd definitely come back.“

“Everything was delicious!! And service great!!!“

“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!“

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

“Just as good as I remember. I moved away from Palm Springs 12 years ago but was sent out for the day for work. I used to love this place when I lived here and was pleasantly surprised to see its still around. The same cute old couple is running it and the food is just how I remember it. Its simple, fresh, quality food for a good price.“

“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.“

“Rolls are HUGE this could be good or bad depending on your preference but no matter what you order it’s going to be a delicious and each dish definitely puts on a show ! The place is small and cozy and service is good. The only thing I do stay away from here is the lemonade never had a lemonade taste so synthetic and fake. Over all this is a great establishment with rolls that have personality.“

“Amazing food, good service“

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

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

“BEST Sushi in the desert! Consistently great.“

“Great service, nice pieces of fish.“

“Best sushi anywhere!!!“

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

“This is a great option for people looking for something slightly different from the chain restraints and burger joints. The food is good and so is the service. Parking can be a challenge on busier days and the parking lot definitely needs some TLC.“