Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Lowboy, Teamorrow and Jay's Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best japanese restaurants in Los Angeles. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated japanese dining.
Los Angeles's Premier Japanese Destinations
Los Angeles boasts a premier selection of Japanese dining destinations that cater to every craving, from the refined sushi at SUGARFISH Hollywood to the authentic izakaya atmosphere of Osen Izakaya. This curated collection showcases the city's diverse culinary landscape, featuring traditional favorites at Tenmasa Restaurant alongside fusion-inspired American and Korean treats from Lowboy and Honeymee. Whether you are looking for fresh catches at What the Fish or a quiet moment with matcha at Tea Master, these top-tier spots offer an unforgettable taste of Japan across the heart of Southern California.
30 restaurants in Best Japanese Restaurants in Los Angeles | Top Rated Japanese Food
- Lowboy · rated 5/5: American.
- Teamorrow · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Jay's Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Poké Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Honeymee · rated 4/5: Korean.
- What the Fish · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Osen Izakaya · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- SUGARFISH Hollywood · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Tenmasa Restaurant · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Yamazaki Bakery · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Bar · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Yen Sushi & Sake Bar · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Beard Papa's · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Brian's Shave Ice · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Totoyama Sushi & Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Ai · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Zen Bakery · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Nanuri Snack · rated 3/5: Korean.
- 6XS Studio · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Matsuhisa · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Daikokuya: Japanese.
- Hachioji Craft Ramen: Japanese.
- Rakkan Ramen: Japanese.
- Shabu-Shabu House: Japanese.
- Yuko Kitchen: Japanese.
- Tsubaki: Japanese.
- Azay: Japanese.
- Vitacane: Vietnamese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
