42 Trending Japanese Restaurant Businesses [2024]
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1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku provides the authentic Japanese Barbecue dining experience where customers share premium cooked meats over a flaming charcoal grill.
Where they're located: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
2. Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill offers an inspired mix of sushi! Locations in Nebraska, Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Iowa.
Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 70K/month
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4. Zuma
Join us at one of 11 venues or 3 pop ups globally for contemporary japanese dining. Enjoy dishes from the main kitchen, robata grill & sushi counters, sake & cocktails
Where they're located: Miami, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 60K/month
5. OKAMI RESTAURANT
Website traffic: 180K/month
6. RA Sushi, Bar & Restaurant
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Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Website traffic: 100K/month
7. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
THE KURA EXPERIENCEAUTHENTIC JAPANESEOur dishes adhere to the Japanese virtue of serving natural and healthy meals. We use only fresh premium ingredients for a taste that will have you coming back for more.FUN FOR ALLIn the mood to try something new from the revolving bar? Or perhaps it’s ...
Website traffic: 130K/month
8. Mikuni Sushi
Since 1987, Mikuni has been innovating fresh Japanese dishes and serving eclectic sushi in a lively dining experience. Visit a location today!
Where they're located: Sacramento, California, USA
9. n/naka
Kaiseki Dining experience prepared by chef Niki Nakayama.
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
10. Sushi Den
Sushi Den is the most highly-regarded Sushi & Japanese restaurant in Denver. Fresh fish is flown in daily from Japan for an award-winning dining experience.
Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA
11. SAVOR JAPAN
Savor Japan is an exhaustive restaurant guide for restaurants in Japan. If you're a foreigner visiting Japan, you've come to the right place.
Website traffic: 130K/month
12. Yamashiro
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
13. YO! Sushi menu
Explore our menu for dishes made from the freshest ingredients, sustainably-sourced seafood and authentic products.
Website traffic: 110K/month
14. Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Kabuki Restaurant showcases traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine that includes an award-winning Kid’s Menu (Restaurant Hospitality Magazine) and a dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free menu. Complimenting that, Kabuki also boasts an impressive beverage and happy hour program featuring classic cocktails, wine and beer, as well as Japanese-inspired drinks. We are proud to be serving at 17 locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Look for the Red Mask!
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
15. Kusakabe
At KUSAKABE, we serve a multi-course sushi dinner that is based on the principle of Japanese “Kaiseki” cuisine.
Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA
16. Sen Japanese Restaurant
Sen Restaurant is a Sag Harbor mainstay destination for fine Japanese cuisine. Our focus is on the food, where it comes from, how it’s prepared, and what it means to our guests.
17. Saké
Saké Restaurant & Bar is Australia's most dynamic and contemporary sushi restaurant serving up innovative Japanese food in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane.
18. Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
We specializes in premier Japanese cuisine without the hefty price tag. We are committed to satisfying our customers completely with the best quality food.
19. Hayato – Japanese Restaurant
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
20. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA
21. Sushi Zushi
With a menu of delightful sushi as well as cooked items, there is something for everyone. Experience the flavor of life. Experience Sushi Zushi.
Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
22. Umi
Where they're located: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
23. Juhachi Restaurant
Where they're located: Sacramento, California, USA
24. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Where they're located: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
25. Matsuhisa
New-style Japanese cuisine by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life around the world.
Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA
26. Sushi Taro
Sushi Taro, in Washington DC, offers an exceptional experience in fine Japanese dining.
Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA
27. JAPAN STREET FOOD
Welcome to Japan Street Food Paisley - Authentic Street Food - Dine in restaurant & freshly made sushi bar. Takeaway & Delivery available!
28. Kiseki
29. Shibumi
Shibumi is a Japanese kappo-style restaurant and bar in downtown LA.
Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA
30. Sushi Ota San Diego
Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA
31. Lumi
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving modern Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.
Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA
32. Haru: Japanese Cuisine
Looking for Sushi Near You? Haru Sushi Restaurants are located throughout Manhattan to serve you delicious Japanese food in a comfortable setting.
33. Koi Japanese Cuisine
Where they're located: Long Beach, California, USA
34. Wako
Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA
35. UNI Boston
UNI is a lively, contemporary izakaya located in The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue. Helmed by Chef-Partners, Ken Oringer and Tony Messina, the menu highlights global street food-inspired small plates, innovative makimono, nigiri and sashimi, alongside craft cocktails and a wide-ranging sake program. Late night on Friday and Saturday nights, UNI presents a menu featuring the restaurant’s cult-followed ramen, as well as a wide selection of sushi and small plates.
Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
36. Makoto
Where they're located: Miami, Florida, USA
37. o ya
creative omakase riffing on flavors from the global culinary journeys of James Beard Award Winning Chef Tim Cushman and Advanced Sake Professional Nancy Cushman
Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
38. Izakaya Den
Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA
39. The Blue Fish
Exquisite sushi and sashimi, innovative chef inspired rolls and exceptional grilled entrées have made The Blue Fish an award-winning restaurant for more than 16 years.
40. Shin Minori
41. Japanese Steakhouse Restaurant
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- 8,628 business ideas
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- 4,818 founder case studies
- Access to our founder directory
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- 8,628 business ideas
- $1M in software savings
- 4,818 founder case studies
- Access to our founder directory
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- 8,628 business ideas
- $1M in software savings
