8 Best Japanese Restaurants near Watkinsville

“2 things I must rave about this place:1. The food IS SO GOOD!! Delish!2. The customer service is amazing! My husband left with only half our order by mistake. They called him to let him know so he can come back and get it. Most restaurants wouldn’t do that. Normally when items are forgotten you don’t find out until your home ready to eat. But they called and were so apologetic. It was no one’s fault. They were so so kind and I appreciate that wonderful customer service!This was our first time trying this restaurant and we will become regulars!Thank you so much for such great yummy food and wonderful service!“

“We love Oyishi! Always fresh, great tasting and awesome selection! We love that we finally have a great place for sushi! Definitely recommend! We ordered this the day after Christmas for the family and it was delicious! Thank you for the delicious spread!“

“Ahí Hibachi and Poke is a hole in the wall type of place, so don't expect anything fancy. It is small and BUSY! Walk up, order your food, and they bring it to you. Popular for takeout. Very small menu, so they don't get diluted by trying to cook a huge menu. Poke bowls are delicious. Hibachi chicken and steak were well cooked and had huge portions. Very clean taste. Flavors are not covered by sauce although sauce can be requested for you to add.Dietary restrictions: You can customize your food.Kid-friendliness: Restaurant is very small, noisy, and busy. Might be overstimulating for young children. Space is limited so high chairs will be in the way.Wheelchair accessibility: Although you can get in with a wheelchair, the restaurant is very small and it might be difficult to move around or sit.“

“Ponko chicken is one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in the Athens area! The crispy chicken is phenomenal and always a hit with the fam! Not to mention the impeccable atmosphere and hospitality that is there everytime we go. Perfect for any event that you need a quick dinner on the go for.“

“Excellent food, I am impressed by the elegance and presentation of the dishes and also by the kindness of the manager and his entire team.All this accompanied by unparalleled music.We congratulate you.My son and I are going to visit them frequently.If you come to Athens visit this delicious restaurant!“

“The lunch specials and 15th anniversary deal are amazing. Lots of great rice makes it very worth it. Service was amazing. They went out of their way to ask if the student discount applied to me. I will eat here all the time for the specials and service ?“

“I can’t say enough great things about Sakura! I’ve ordered takeout, delivery and dined in numerous times. The service is always quick and the food is consistently delicious. I’ve tried many different types of their sushi as well as their hibachi dishes. You can’t go wrong with any of the “rolls of the month”. They also usually have coupons in local magazines for $5-$10 dollars off or other great discounts if you dine in on holidays!“

“The taste was good, more so of the texture that was not on point. The steak was too tough or thick (have to keep chewing) and the chicken seemed a little dried out. First time going, so I don't know if that's their norm OR it's because it was late night. It was too cold to eat inside.“