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Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Seaweed Hand Roll Bar restaurant
5.0
5 (313)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Glendale
About the restaurant
We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.
Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on Jan 23, 2025
Wow! This place is perfection! Every food item that the server suggested was amazing . Service was great. They really don’t lie when they say they have the best seaweed ! YUM
A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle restaurant
4.9
4.9 (260)
$50 and over
Japanese
West Los Angeles
About the restaurant
Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

Top review
Andrew
Dined 1 day ago
Overall really good experience. Servers were attentive and did not need to wait long for grill changes. Food quality was top notch. Pork jowl with yuzu is a must try 👌. Lychee sorbet ice cream is also 🔥
A photo of Yazawa restaurant
4.8
4.8 (325)
$50 and over
Japanese
Beverly Hills
About the restaurant
Yazawa Japanese Yakiniku showcases a variety of certified Japanese Kuroge A5 Wagyu, known to be the most buttery beef in the world. Let us take you on a journey with a multitude of steak cuts grilled to perfection at your table. Try our Omakase to try all of our Cuts of the Day or choose your own. Don't forget our exclusive list of Japanese whiskeys and sake to pair with your meal. We look for to sharing Yazawa with you!
Top review
Jamael
Dined 2 days ago
Got it! Here’s a polished review you can use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yazawa has quickly become my new favorite restaurant! The quality of the food is outstanding, with every dish prepared to perfection. The flavors are rich and authentic, and the attention to detail is evident in every bite. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal, whether for a special occasion or just a casual night out. The service is top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Yazawa is the place to go! Highly recommend.
A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance restaurant
4.8
4.8 (284)
$50 and over
Japanese
Torrance / Carson
About the restaurant
Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.

Manpuku Community!
Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!

-Restaurant Policy-
We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

Top review
Pablo
Dined 2 days ago
SO GOOD SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIB CAP AND KOBE SKIRT MUST TRY W EDAMAME AND GARLIC ASPARAGUS
A photo of Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu restaurant
4.7
4.7 (83)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Hawthorne / Gardena
About the restaurant
Recurring/Special Events:
29th of Every Month: ("Niku No Hi"/"Meat Day”): 50% off Kobe Style Beef
12/2 Cyber Monday Raffle: All parties that dine on 12/2 will get a raffle ticket to win a free: AYCE, Kagoshima A5, Kobe Beef, Dessert, or Fountain Drink! (Parties that make a reservation on 12/2 get an extra ticket!)

Shinsengumi Shabu-Shabu is a JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization) Certified Restaurant.
JETRO acknowledges restaurants and retailers that use authentic Japanese products. From the ingredients we use in our kitchen, to the drinks we serve in the hall, we can confidently offer our customers an authentic Japanese dining experience.
Choose from a variety of different broths, meats, add-ons, and vegetables that are included in our AYCE price of $34.99. We hope to be able to serve you all soon!

Enhance your Shabu Shabu experience with our premium à la carte options:
Kobe Style Beef (6oz $10)
Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)
Kagoshima Premium A5 Wagyu (3oz $20)

Top review
Jon
Dined 2 days ago
Riley and the rest of the staff that worked on Valentine’s Day were amazing. The food was great, the service was great. 10/10. We are definitely coming back because of the staff. I didn’t catch the guy’s name but we was great as well.
A photo of Sushi Sasabune Glendale restaurant
4.6
4.6 (241)
$50 and over
Japanese
Glendale
About the restaurant
Japanese style sushi Sasabune!!!
Sasabune is known as one of the earliest and the best "Omakase" Edo style sushi restaurant in Los Angeles for over 29years.
Chef Genji hand picked fresh fishes every day from the sushi market, so we serve the best taste of the fish!
At Sasabune Glendale we believe in the beauty of simplicity. Our focus is on letting the natural flavors of the ingredients shine without unnecessary embellishments or distractions.

Omakase is the popular dishes which you let chef pick the today’s recommendation fishes for you!

Trust me!


*We have a 15 min grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 min after your reservation.
*We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your phone number is up to date.

Lunch last seating 2pm
Dinner last seating 9pm

Top review
Wilmer
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Amazing five-star sushi dining experience. The butterfish and monkfish liver (if listed) are both to die for!
A photo of Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls restaurant
4.8
4.8 (177)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Long Beach
About the restaurant
Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.
Top review
erikaVIP
Dined 1 day ago
The best sushi and service in Long Beach! Que Viva Peru🇵🇪
A photo of ONYX restaurant
4.9
4.9 (134)
$30 and under
Japanese
Agoura Hills / Westlake Village
About the restaurant
ONYX Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village offers delectable Japanese-influenced seafood creations from sushi to sashimi, hand rolls and more.
Top review
chrisVIP
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Pricey but good.
A photo of Teru Sushi restaurant
4.7
4.7 (628)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Studio City
About the restaurant
Teru Sushi in Studio City was created in 1979 and opened to rave reviews at the beginning of the sushi craze in LA, It was the first in the Valley to combine fine Japanese cuisine with a warm and lively ambiance and is widely known for a consistently high quality of food and friendly efficient service.
Top review
JamesVIP
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Another amazing dinner at the best sushi spot…anywhere! Teru is unmatched in all aspects!
A photo of Izakaya Hachi Torrance restaurant
4.6
4.6 (298)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Torrance / Carson
About the restaurant
Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.

To maintain the social distance guideline, we will check all customer's temperature and ask to sanitize your hands before entering the restaurant.

We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

Top review
Kevin
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Long time my favorite. The best izakaya in SC.
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