Top rated Japanese restaurants in Monterey

Experience the best that Monterey has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 6 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Sushi Kuma
Sushi restaurant
🫤 Kind of astounded this place was rated so highly. The space was LoUd, and the waiters (while nice) forgot items and utensils. The sushi was overpriced for the quality. Like it’s fine if you want to serve subpar browned tamagoyaki and sad nigiri and call it day, but I don’t think you should charge a...
4.60 (185 reviews)
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Sapporo Sushi & Steakhouse
Japanese steakhouse
Spot serving chicken, steak & seafood prepared by knife-twirling chefs on the hibachi, plus sushi.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Crystal Fish
Sushi restaurant
Storefront sushi spot offers Japanese favorites, in addition to wine, beer, sake & lunch specials.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Benihana Monterey
Japanese restaurant
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
$$$ $
4.40 (746 reviews)
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Toribashi
Ramen restaurant
Counter-serve Japanese cafe serving meat & vegetable bowls, plus ramen made with housemade broth.
$ $$$
4.40 (419 reviews)
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Sakura
Japanese restaurant
Traditional & modern Japanese teriyaki, tempura, udon, ramen & full sushi menu with lively decor.
4.40 (269 reviews)
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