Top rated Japanese restaurants in Palo Alto

Experience the best that Palo Alto 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 15 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Ramen Nagi
Ramen restaurant
Japanese noodle chain outpost offering customizable ramen bowls and vibrant-colored broths.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.7K reviews)
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Daigo
Sushi restaurant
👍👍 One of the best sushi restaurants in the bay! My friends and I made an outdoor reservation for a small celebration. It was a little cold, but the space offered protection against the wind and heat lamps for warmth. Daigo offers fresh sashimi with changing daily specials. We ordered omakase (chef's...
4.70 (320 reviews)
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The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
Seafood restaurant
Posh temple to beef fusing steakhouse classics with Japanese cuisine in a white-tablecloth space.
$$$$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Fuki Sushi
Sushi restaurant
Sushi and other classic Japanese dishes draw diners to this traditional spot offering tatami rooms.
$$$ $
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Ramen Kowa
Ramen restaurant
😐 Came here because Zareen's was way too busy and was seated here very quickly. Good: The karaage here is amazing! It's super juicy and tasty - probably the best I've had in the area. Bad: The shoyu ramen was pretty average - pretty salty and I didn't want to drink the rest of the soup. I did enjoy...
$$ $$
4.40 (179 reviews)
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Dohatsuten Ramen & Tapas
Ramen restaurant
Specializing in ramen, including one made with pork belly, & an assortment of Japanese small plates.
$$ $$
4.30 (1K reviews)
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Sushirrito
Asian fusion restaurant
Sushi house known for burrito-size rolls with Asian & Latin flavors, plus bowls & sides.
$$ $$
4.30 (774 reviews)
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Kanpai
Japanese restaurant
Modern takes on sushi & other Japanese fare, including a chef's tasting menu, plus a big sake list.
$$ $$
4.30 (533 reviews)
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Jin Sho
Japanese restaurant
Stylishly designed setting for fresh sushi plus cooked Japanese dishes like black cod with miso.
$$ $$
4.30 (521 reviews)
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Araki Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I really enjoyed the salmon dish as well as the tempura dish. The place is small so you might have to wait for a seating. You sit next to other patrons. Do not mind about that, just order the dish you like and enjoy it. Here is the picture of " "Salmon lover" dish.
$$ $$
4.30 (241 reviews)
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YAYOI Palo Alto
Japanese restaurant
Tranquil Japanese restaurant where diners use self-ordering tablets for homestyle dishes & tea.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews)
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Onigilly Japanese Kitchen - Palo Alto
Japanese restaurant
😠 In one word: terrible. I admire what Onigilly is trying to do but, at best, this is a gross misrepresentation of what onigiri should be. 1. They use brown rice, which is distracting on the taste buds and all sorts of wrong for texture. For a dish that is primarily a celebration of rice, this is i...
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4.20 (317 reviews)
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Nobu Restaurant Palo Alto
Japanese restaurant
Upmarket standard for Peruvian-accented Japanese fare & drinks served in a chic, happening setting.
$$$$
4.10 (646 reviews)
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Odori Japanese Cuisine
Sushi restaurant
Petite Japanese restaurant with a modest setup offering familiar fare such as hibachi food & sushi.
$$ $$
4.00 (468 reviews)
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Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar
Restaurant
Relaxed Japanese outpost serving housemade udon noodles, plus shareable, izakaya-style plates.
$$ $$
3.90 (552 reviews)
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