19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

“We had an Omakase dinner upstairs at the small private sushi bar. What an experience! Freshest, high quality fish, prepared by a wonderful, experienced chef. First place in RVA to have it. With Omakase the chef chooses for you (can request changes for diet/allergy). Different than the sushi menu. Clean. Inventive. We had mackerel, baby scallop, amberjack, sea bass, shrimp, snow crab, sea bream, fluke, salmon, so many tuna varieties, and others. Some simple. Some lightly torched. Some with drops of truffle or wasabi, or sea salt - that all brought out the flavors. The host and chef were so nice and clearly excited to share their artistry! Lovely! Will be back for sure and I can’t believe we have this in RVA. It’s a gift for those who love sushi and want something outside of the typical.“

“Kanpai‼️Awesome Happy Hour “Sake” Sushi 🍱 Bar Excellent“

“Dining in for a romantic evening, family outing, friend outing and self date. The food was amazing. The waitress was pleasant and very quick. The chef was nice and very friendly and humorous.“

“Me and my boyfriend came for Valentine’s Day and it was amazing the hostess was so sweet and took us to our amazing seat upstairs. Our servers imoni and Andrea were so attentive to our every need very entertaining and made our experience really worth while. We got so much food 2 apps, 2 entrees, 2 sushi rolls and dessert and didn’t spend more than 100 dollars I’d definitely come back and recommend this place for everyone!“

“Great Food Friendly atmosphere im coming back!!!“

“Stopped by today at lunchtime to get something for dinner, put it in the fridge for a few hours, then microwaved it, so freaking good! Based on previous bad reviews, I seriously did not expect you to be this good but I've got probably 2 1/2 meals for $12, highly recommend!“

“Great sushi and atmosphere!“

“I live Yoshi Sushi! They have always given me great service and very tasty food. I worked with sushi restaurants for about 10 years and I can say that the quality is great for the price. I always get the Tropical roll, it’s like dessert. The sushi rice is delicious, cooked just right. Nothing worse than sushi with overcooked rice. The foods that come from the kitchen are also great. Shrimp and veggie tempura, hibachi, and yaki soba are among my favorites.“

“Great little restaurant inside a brewery called The Veil...located in Scott's Addition area of Richmond VA. Order your food and drinks at the counter and pick it up when ready. The restaurant is owned by a former chef at Longoven which used to be a favorite restaurant of my family for special occasions. Nikoribi environment is contemporary with a cool fun vibe and the food is influenced by Asian cuisine. Attention is paid to the details and the presentation with various garnishes is a very special touch. Everything I have ordered has excellent taste and is visually appealing. My family stopped by on Mothers Day and I enjoyed a glass of Rose Brut which had just the right amount of sweetness and bubbly. Soft sell crab sandwiches were on the menu and served with fries. One of the best soft shell sandwiches ever. We had fried dumplings, pork skewers, a rice and pork bowl...all were delicious. Outdoor patio is available and you will find an awesome selection of canned and draft beers in a unique and fun atmosphere.“

“Super delicious premium sushi! 🍣 Totally worth the price!“

“I enjoyed the show by Chef Leo and the staff was courteous and professional and most of all the food was awesome“

“Maui was our chef and he was cracking us up the whole time. His sense of humor was only rivaled by the deliciousness of his food. This is the best hibachi I have ever had. The food was amazing.“

“We tried the teriyaki chicken, beef, and shrimp. The chicken was the most flavorful; however, the other two were still delicious. We watched them cook all our food fresh and service was great. They also give you large portions. If you like teriyaki flavor and rice, you'll love this place. They also have sides and deserts, but unfortunately we didn't try any of those. We'll be back for sure.“

“Good location Great Food“

“By far the best sushi I’ve ever had. I don’t know how this place isn’t 5.0 stars. Extremely fresh. Fantastic beer and miso soup as well. Very kind staff. Rolls are great but the fish deserves to be eaten as nigiri or sashimi. Fresh real wasabi as well. This place is a must if you’re in the area and a sushi connoisseur.“

“good food and good service“

“We had excellent service. Our food was delicious. Delivered quickly. Our evening was so fun and we love this place. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We came here on an ad in Reach magazine, and I'm so glad we did. We've been twice, two different days of the week, different times of the day. The service is stellar, the staff is so nice. The rolls are exactly the right size. But what really sells this restaurant is the environment. The music is low but present, the seating is comfortable, and the overall "vibe" feels inviting.

The food, without a doubt, is fantastic. While we haven't done hibachi, if it's as good as the sushi, I will have to try it soon.

Kid-friendliness: Small kids menu but very standard“

“chicken,shrimp with rice and noodles added 🍄“