Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Atlanta? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mikata

4.8

4.8 (44)

$30 and under

Japanese

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

New Japanese Hot Spot Located in Dunwoody! World Class Chefs From Around The World Bringing an Exotic Flare Straight To Your Table.

Located At The State Farm Building In Dunwoody. Restaurant and Parking Are Located Off Hammond On The Back Side Of The State Farm Building. Parking Garage Located at 1111 Hammond Dr.

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James

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

Mikata is my go-to restaurant for business dinners. Always great food and really good service.

MF Bar

4.8

4.8 (1012)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Alpharetta

About the restaurant

This Japanese inspired power house focuses on hot and cold small plates – including legendary sushi rolls and nigiri.
MF Bar also includes a beverage menu featuring perfectly paired cocktails and a wide selection of sake. Much like its namesake, MF Bar provides Alpharetta diners with “an absolutely incomparable dining experience" with a consistent focus on quality ingredients, authentic flavors, and excellent service that has earned their place amongst the highest.

MF BAR WEBSITE
https://mfbaratl.com/

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Narcisa

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

We had a great experience at MF Bar Sushi! The atmosphere was inviting, the service was excellent, and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend trying the Yellowtail Jalapeño appetizer—fresh, flavorful, and with just the right kick. The Chef’s Sashimi Dinner was beautifully presented and packed with a variety of incredibly fresh cuts. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re a sushi lover!

Mujō

4.9

4.9 (41)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Mujō is a one MICHELIN star, intimate, omakase-only tasting menu experience serving modern edomae sushi led by Executive Chef J. Trent Harris. Our menu changes daily and reflects the best seasonal ingredients available, as well as fish flown in directly from Japan. The experience consists of a series of small plates and a progression of seasonal nigiri. We are inspired by the Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e, 一期一会, or “one time, one meeting. Our goal is not to recreate the sushiya of Japan, but to offer an experience that represents who and where we are, while respecting and honoring the traditions of edomae sushi. Inspired by the concept of omotenashi, but rooted in southern hospitality.

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JanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely outstanding. Best restaurant in Atlanta

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Experience

Sushi Counter - Seasonal Omakase

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Private Dining Room - Seasonal Omakase

Taka Sushi

4.8

4.8 (693)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Sandy Springs

About the restaurant

Enjoy the Taka - Best Japanese cuisine in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta. This is Sushi place, this is Japanese place, ramen, udon and soba are also available. Taka creates daily specials by using fresh fish from Japan. You can see many fish and sushi photo at Instagram, sushiandpassion.
Lunch business is closed after June 21, 2022. We are facing short of staff for lunch. Very sorry for this. But we can concentrate Dinner business and make excellent foods and offer better services.

Closed Info: May 28- June 11 We are on a vacation.

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DianeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Sat on patio. Very comfortable. Sushi was fantastic, as always. The best!

MF Sushi- Atlanta

4.8

4.8 (1106)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Inman Park

About the restaurant

We are now offering Omakase reservations at the sushi bar only. We can accommodate a maximum 6 guests per seating at the sushi bar.
Friday-Saturday 6:00PM and 8:00PM.
Sunday 6:00PM
Please contact us directly 678-575-7890 for Omakase reservations.

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NicoleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Never disappoints! Service was impeccable and food was delicious. Do not skip out on the specialty Hamachi nigiri, roasted duck, or the A5 roll.

Tomo Japanese Restaurant Buckhead

4.8

4.8 (1464)

$30 and under

Japanese

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Tomo Japanese Restaurant is an Upscale Japanese Restaurant recommended by Michelin Guide of Atlanta serving authentic Japanese cuisine using only the finest ingredients available. Diners will enjoy a contemporary and intimate atmosphere. Tomo Japanese Restaurant is located in Buckhead. We offer artful sushi, personalized service, and the best Sake list in Atlanta.

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Mary

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Excellent sushi! Had a bento box with teriyaki salmon that was delicious.

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Popular dish

Sushi-Sashimi

Popular dish

GARLIC PEPPER TORO ROLL

O-Ku - Atlanta

4.7

4.7 (1906)

$30 and under

Japanese

West Midtown

About the restaurant

O-Ku Atlanta provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The Midtown restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrées and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. Located in West Midtown's Westside Ironworks development, the bustling restaurant is positioned on the east side of the main building and features a spacious rooftop and bar overlooking the Midtown skyline.

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Brad

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience and the food was awesome. Services was great as well.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Atlanta, GA | Atlantic Station

4.6

4.6 (495)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Atlantic Station

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Adam

Dined 2 days ago

If you are looking for an affordable all you can eat experience GYU-KAKU is the place to go in Atlanta. The meats are high quality. I've been to Korean BBQ all over Atlanta and this is hands-down the best bang for your buck. GYU-KAKU is the perfect date night or corporate get together spot. It is our go-to when it comes to quality meats, service and experience. I love the music and the light levels. The servers are always very knowledgable about all menu items and upbeat. The drinks are reeeeaaally tasty too. The Cocomo is our favorite. 20 out of 10, will ALWAY recommend.

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Experience

Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

Nobu Atlanta

4.5

4.5 (1369)

$50 and over

Japanese

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Nobu Atlanta is situated at Phipps Plaza in the affluent Buckhead neighborhood. With influence from Atlanta's lush canopy of trees and Japanese arts and crafts, the bar and lounge area features a white onyx bar volume that sits in front of a 12-foot-long river rock art installation while folded cast glass pendants cast a soft glow on the bar. The dining room takes you to traditional Japanese garden pavilions that were often used for ceremonies and rituals while overscale pendants made from shoji paper create the look of elongated, abstracted paper lanterns. Design language that is a continuation of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's imaginative and innovative culinary offerings celebrates nature and is integrated through the use of different wood tones

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PeggyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

It is definitely delicious and the food is unique. Expensive but an absolute good experience

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Benihana - Alpharetta, GA

4.0

4 (2897)

$30 and under

Japanese

Alpharetta

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Taylor

Dined 2 days ago

It was awesome, it had a great ambiance and amazing food!

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Experience

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

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