Best places: Japanese restaurants in Santa Monica, United States

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

Eco-conscious setting for quick omusubi (Japanese rice balls) with different fillings & sides.

Japanese noodle-soup specialist serves up hot bowls in a bright, casual setting.

Cozy, modern dining room with contemporary Japanese soups, appetizers, sashimi & rolls.

Smallish dinner-only sushi joint with standard rolls & select combination offers.

Casual & contemporary setting for Pan-Asian eats, specializing in Thai & Japanese dishes.

Simple setting for Japanese tempura, sashimi & sushi, including an eclectic range of rolls.

Laid-back Japanese eatery with sushi-bar offerings & hot entrees like teriyaki in warm environs.

Japanese specialties, including sushi rolls & ramen soup, served in an intimate setting.

Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.

👍👍 Ordered ahead and picked up in less than 10 minutes. You can tell that it’s a family owned spot and the people that run the shop are very friendly. Great size dishes, food is pretty tasty and they included all the necessary sauces. I am a happy camper! It’s surprisingly hard to find simple Chinese f...

Fast-food-style Japanese chain serving rice bowls with beef, veggies & more, plus soups & salads.

😐 The price goes crazy in my point of view. They don’t have all-you-can-eat in the weekend, so I ordered three dishes of beef plus tofu and rice. I am not full after finishing these because the portion is too small. But the price went up to 50$ even if I am using happy hour discount. The beef is ok, b...