Best japanese restaurants in Indianapolis: find options near you

Best hibachi experience in Indy! Bobby (? If that’s even his real name) was super entertaining and perfect for our group! Natalie (or Natalia?) was a great server and was attentive and always made sure our drinks were filled. Good price for how much food you get. This Karen is happy lol

10/10!!! My family and I think that this steakhouse is better than Izakaya up North and Wasabi over in the East! Nothing was overcooked, all proteins were delectable, and José was so sweet and quick to fixing up our dinner! This place is a little pricey but you get the hibachi dinner, which is a lot of food just looking at my plate, and a soup and a house salad. And everything is delicious! This place is definitely worth making the drive for, and we’re definitely bringing more of our family next time!!!

Christy (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly) was our waitress. She gave us excellent, professional, friendly service. Our food was delicious! The Bento box was larger than we expected. Great experience that I can't wait to do again!

Food was amazing and service was 10/10! Michael was our server and he was awesome, gave us recommendations and made sure everything was perfect!

We had them come to our house for my husbands 60th and it was so fun! Thank you and everyone should do it. It was very affordable too!

Fujiyama Steakhouse is definitely a family favorite! From the moment we walked in the host had great smiles and were very inviting!! The chefs are not only skilled in their cooking but also incredibly entertaining, turning dinner into a delightful performance. The food was cooked to perfection, satisfying the whole table. The service was incomparable to any other restaurant in the 317, making us feel like valued guest. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, Fujiyama is the place to go!

My boyfriend and I went to Fujiyama Steak House of Japan for this week's #Thursdate. It was our first time going, and we were both impressed! The food was bomb, and everything was fairly priced! I had two cocktails that were only $8 each. The first one was a Piña Colada, and the second one was called the Flaming Mount Fuji (Blue Hawaiian plus coconut cream). If you look at the video, the sugar on top was a flame. Just not a very big flame lol. We both ordered gyoza (fried pork dumplings) for our appetizer ($8). My boyfriend says they were the best he's ever had so far. For my entree I had the Shogun special which included New York strip steak and teriyaki chicken ($29.90). He had the scallop dinner ($36 I think). Also each entree includes soup, salad, fried veggies, and steamed or fried rice. That's a lot of food for about $30, so we were very pleased! We ended up taking most of it to go, because we were so full. The only thing I would make a note about, is that there was just a little too much pepper on my steak. Other than that, everything was perfect! I would definitely go back again and again! 😄

Had an amazing experience at this Japanese spot downtown! The food and service were both top-tier. I ordered the eel roll and it was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. We also tried the shogun shooters and they were solid, definitely a fun addition to the meal. Honestly, everything we had was really good and the staff made the experience even better with great service and attention. The only real downside is parking downtown can be a bit of a hassle, but that’s pretty typical for the area and definitely not the restaurant’s fault. Overall, fantastic experience and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re looking for great Japanese food!

Came for lunch the day after Christmas. Food was delicious and fresh! I’m impressed that their Japanese food is so good but they still offer burgers and other bar food favorites. My husband is a picky sushi guy and he approved too. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. Twas a great lunch all around

Everything I've ever ordered off the menu here has been nothing short of amazing. The food is always yummy and fresh. We're from Florida so we were a little hesitant to try sushi in the Midwest. This is the only place I'll eat Sushi. It's wonderful. The service is always good and the bathrooms are exceptionally clean. My family loves going here. We drive all the way from Muncie to come here for sushi.

I visit Indianapolis from time to time for appointments and like to treat myself to good sushi when in town. I was so bummed though yesterday when I tried the Sunburst roll. The salmon did not taste fresh at all, and had to spit out one of the pieces and throw away the rest. I was already on the road and couldn’t go back to the restaurant. About $15 wasted:( on the bright side, the server was so pleasant both on the phone and in person and the hamachi was great.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet This is some of the best Japanese food I've had ever. The customer service was amazing We came here unexpectedly because everything was closed and we were like the only two people in their eating. The tuna nachos were amazing. We had some dish that was sushi wrapped in foil that they had to set on fire so that it can be cooked right in front of us and when I tell you it was the best sushi ever Oh my God! To the kitchen personally to thank the chef. Everything was right on time and fresh. This is definitely our new go-to spot! I still can't get over how amazing this food was. The orange chicken was really good The rice just seemed a little to sweet. What a preferred a dryer Jasmine rice or even a basmati. But again you see I gave this completely five stars even with that. Bless this place is really a gem. And this isn't a computer-generated AI review this is the real deal 😂

What a nice find. I was welcomed into FortyFive Degrees by a nice hostess & sat in front of the sweetest bartender; I believe her name was Liz. She gave exceptional service. She helped provide some great recommendations. I had the potstickers and Tsunami Roll on her suggestion, but I also chose the spicy salmon roll and some tuna sashimi. Everything was delicious! I only removed a star for food because the Tsunami Roll was advertised has having crab on top. It was imitation crab. I was a bit disappointed, but this is more of a concern considering it could be dangerous for someone allergic to fish. And this is silly, but I struggled to get the tuna sashimi off of its plate with the chopsticks. Smaller chopsticks and real crab, or an accurate menu description, would certainly elevate my rating. Thank you Liz and thank you FortyFive!

I visited Fortyfive Degrees on 2/13/26 with my wife and overall the atmosphere was very nice—clean, friendly, and welcoming. The staff we interacted with were polite, and the setting made for an enjoyable evening. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn when my wife discovered a long hair wrapped inside her sushi roll. She didn’t mention it to me until later that night after we had already left, as she knows I have a very sensitive stomach and didn’t want to ruin the rest of the evening. While we understand that mistakes can happen, finding hair in food is concerning and impacted our overall impression. We hope management takes this feedback seriously and continues to focus on food quality and cleanliness, as the restaurant otherwise has a pleasant vibe and good potential.

Met the girlies for happy hour! The atmosphere is beautiful! The service was amazing and the food and drinks were delicious! We all picked a sushi roll. I chose the miso soup and Crunchy L.A. which was so yummy! I also ordered a carafe of th lemongrass sake which was delicious and creamy! Great value! Happy Hour was surely a hit! I highly recommend

Food was delicious and nicely presented. The drinks tasted great. Wait staff was nice and prompt. Only thing was how the mochi desserts were served, they just threw all the mochis together instead of giving us individually the exact ones we ordered.

I was greeted when I walked in. Was immediately seated at the bar. I stopped in on Saturday with a few friends so decided to pop back in on Tuesday after work. They have a decent happy hour menu. I also love that they have multiple vegan sushi options. My goal is to try them all. My favorite so far is the eden roll. This time around, I subbed the edamame hummus for avocado while adding jalapeño and Sriracha which was a 10/10. I believe it was the manager that delivered my food and called me the new chef for coming up with a new recipe. I also tried the Thai hippie. I wasn't a fan. The restaurant was clean and vibey. The bathroom was also clean. I'm going to also post a video from Saturday. I forgot to check in.

I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday here last weekend and had the most amazing experience. I’ve had takeout from this place once before while visiting Indy but this was my first time eating there in person and I was not disappointed! This is the only place I like "sushi" from because they have vegan options that aren’t just plain tofu or cucumber. As someone who has never liked/eaten ANY seafood I was really excited to get to try something closer to real sushi. On top of that our server Kei was absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable of the menu and both the vegan and regular sushi. She made suggestions, showed us her faves and brought me a little birthday treat! I haven’t had a roll I didn’t like but I loved the vegan bbq eel tempura. She for sure made our lunch special. Cocktails were also wonderful although as a Texan I do not recommend the "tajin" 😂😂😂I will definitely be eating here every time I’m in Indy and I hope all the same wonderful staff is there be because from host to manager every person we interacted with was lovely

We went to one in Chicago and we were super impressed so we wanted to try it out in Indy, we were definitely impressed again. As a vegetarian this is a Sushi heaven. I get so much verity to choose from. Our family absolutely loves going. We also enjoyed fantastic service and they took a great care for booking my I tables of 10.

i had a great time at blufish sushi! the parking lot was extremely crowded but there was no wait to sit down in the restaurant. the ambiance was nice but the restaurant was a little loud for my personal preference. i felt like the menu was fair in regards to the plant based options available. i ended up ordering the edamame, as well as the avo kaluna roll and unami maki roll. eel was always my favorite as a child and i feel like the replication of it was very accurate. i don't think i'd be able to distinguish right away if my sushi was vegan or not. overall the service and food was great and i would recommend this place for a nice evening out or if you're looking for vegan options in the area.

Scrumptious vegan sushi, always hits the spot. Versatile menu, with plenty of flavors catering to all different dietary needs. Service was impeccable. Leave space for desserts- their chocolate spring rolls are delicious!!

I’m glad we made a reservation at Sakura. The place was packed when we arrived, which is usually a good sign. The food confirmed that. The sushi was some of the best I’ve had in Indianapolis, the freshness was apparent by the textures, and the miso soup was excellent. The restaurant was clean, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Sakura fills up quickly, so it helps to plan ahead, but it’s worth it. I’m already looking forward to going back.

A cute little Japanese restaurant. The lady who attended our table is so lovely. She told us to not order too much but we just can’t hold the urge to try everything on the menu! The food is great! High quality sashimi and the food portion was generous too.

Authentic Japanese food in Indiana is rare unless you make it yourself. This place is authentic. I was craving katsudon since my Japan trip and this was one of the only places that not only makes it but has all the other Japanese beer and foods I craved but gave up on finding. Would highly recommend. The wait is worth it…but I would suggest calling a reservation ahead.

LOVE this space. Beware— there may be a wait on a weekend. I came around 7pm ish and there was a 10 min wait. The people who work here are so sweet! I got the udon and it felt so warm and cozy— good for a cold day. Their salad with ginger dressing is SO GOOD. If you’re not a fan of ginger, don’t fret. It’s not super gingery but full of umami! Great vibes here and such a cute spot

Favorite place for sushi in Indy! The staff is so friendly and the shushing is always high quality and perfect. Try the holiday roll, Hoosier roll, soft shell crab roll, and yellow tuna nigiri.

The sushi is wonderful the service was great, and the price was perfect. 20 year anniversary, wife wasn't fond of the udon ( a little fishy tasting) but just hanging with me was enough to get her through lol.

So yummy! The miso butter salmon appetizer was really good, so was everything else. Really interesting options. Friendly staff. Generous with their rice. Fair prices. Love it. 🙂

Masa exceeded our expectations for our first hibachi grill experience. The interior was stunning, and the customer service was top-notch. Our cook was incredibly talented and entertaining, with impressive tricks and a great sense of humor. We enjoyed the broth soup, salad, fried rice and filet mignon so much that we'd drive 5 hours for another visit. The communal seating was a fun twist – we loved meeting the people around us and enjoyed the energetic atmosphere.

This place is awesome. I consider myself an amateur connoisseur of hibachi restaurants. It is super clean and the chefs have new tricks that I haven’t seen before plus the typical onion volcano and train. Food was delicious and not overly salted like some.

The ambiance was great. We had the Hibachi experience and it was so worth it. The chefs were amazing. Watching them prepare our food was so enjoyable & entertaining. The food was delicious. The servers where accommodating with the exception of forgetting my water I have no complaints. I had a wonderful time, excellent food with very reasonable prices. Worth every bit. I will be back.

Best clear soup anf yum yum sauce I've had at a hibachi. We sat at the dining area and service was very quick. Food was prepared well and came out perfect temp.

Had a great experience. Went there with my wife, daughter, son in law and 3 grandkids. Just went for dinner, no special occasion. Grandkids loved the show they put on while they cooked. Food was a bit pricey but was excellent. 2 of my Grandkids said it was the best steak they ever ate.

Fun, delicious, family dinner around a hibachi table! Five of us visited and had a great time and meal, entertained by the hibachi chef and indulged in shrimp, chicken and steak hibachi with vegetable fried rice and various fresh vegetables. Also enjoyed a salmon and spicy tuna roll, broth and salad. Will visit again…soon!

We had a great time with our family. Crab Rangoon, Spring Rolls, and the Hibachi was incredible. Service was top tier and everything was clean.

The place was great! Had reserved a table for a large group. The ambience music and atmosphere was great. The dumplings were good but was very lightly flavored. Their house hot sake was not something of a quality that was very enjoyable. And the waitress lacked knowledge of the menu. Their sushi was decent though.

Superb! Hands down our favorite Sushi place. Relaxed, good for quiet date night or for the family. Prices are average, We usually spend around $100 with a tip. The food never disappoints! We usually get a few staples: Dream Roll, Tropical Mango Roll, Crazy Roll. We usually get a fourth but like to switch it up depending on our mood or how adventurous we are! We got 4 rolls and Curry Mei-Fun and spent exactly $100. You could eat for less absolutely but we choose not to.

We always love coming to Ichiban on mondays from 5-7 for half-off sushi. There are about ten rolls to choose from, always quality ingredients and great service. If you’re not a sushi lover, their teriyaki chicken is wonderful!

I'd like to try a few more dishes one a future visit, but so far everything was very good. from the miso soup to the house salad and the house roll and then some, would keep eating as it was all very satisfying and filling.

We are lucky to have a chance to be introduced by my relatives to Achiban Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine. We enjoyed the food and the environment there very much. Sushi is fresh and delicious. The service is great and the staff are very nice. We like the decorations in Traditional Japanese style too.

This place is great! The sushi rolls are extremely generous with the amount of fish they put in it. My wife says the hand roll is awesome. You have to try that! The Tokyo roll is good. Definitely give it a shot. However, the calamari is not the same. It’s almost like a bona fide onion ring anymore sauce is still good but calamari isn’t. I’d stay away from it, but that’s just me. Overall great service. That’s the calamari in the picture. Stay away from it.

This place has really gone downhill over the years if not to say it has reached the bottom! The food is definitely subpar, and that used to be the reason I went to eat here. My wife and I had a horrible experience, not once, not twice, but three times! We will definitely not be going back! The food is overpriced and definitely not very good. The waiter was hovering over us and trying to take our plates when there was still food on them. There are many more places on the south side of Indy to visit. I would definitely not recommend this one!

Everything was good! This wasn’t my best hibachi ever, but it’s better than most! What was nice was the authenticity of this hibachi. The snow mountain crab sushi was excellent! Our chef was very good. I would come back.

Amazing experience! Great hibachi at a great price!! Our chef was very talented and entertaining! I'm almost nervous to make this review because I don't want people to steal my spot! But everyone deserves to know how good this place is! Will go again. And again. And again.

We brought a huge party (called in advance) we had littles, teens and adults. We were sat on time, quick service and great food. The chefs went out of their way to entertain our kids. Such a fun experience. We can’t wait to go back!!!

Incredible value lunch boxes for $11, a great way to get your feet wet with Japanese food. I had the Tonkatsu lunchbox which is Japanese crumb-battered fried pork cutlet which goes well with the savory sauce that comes with the food. The ambience is a little dark inside, especially walking in from the bright streetside sun.

First hibachi experience and they let me have it. They threw food in my mouth, squirted the sauce at me and it was a fun time. The chef was great did a great job on the steak and shrimp and had great aim Fried rice + (medium) steak and shrimp was very good. Would go back soon!

First off – the food is phenomenal. It is fresh, made to order, good portions, great prices. The shumai is honestly so well cooked I order it every time. The staff is great – the servers are all on top of tables – quickly refilling any low drinks and checking for empty plates to remove. The chef is top notch – the food is phenomenal. The managers are nice and keep a good eye out. The wine/beer/sake selection is quite fitting and they also have a full alcohol bar unlike many sushi/hibachi joints. Shoutout to my favorite server Maria.

Me and my best friend are spending the weekend in Indianapolis and decided to stop by. Phenomenal service and food! I can't wait to come back 🙂

The gyudon and tempura were yummy and totally hit the spot! 😊 Sadly, the sashimi didn’t win me over — it tasted frozen and wasn’t very fresh. I’d definitely come back for the cooked dishes though!

Genuinely the best sushi I’ve ever had— it’s hard to believe they’re in the middle of Indianapolis! The service here is SO good. All of the servers are so kind and helpful. I genuinely cannot recommend Asaka enough, every time I’m in the area I want to visit.

Came here for dinner. It was pretty good. Recommend that you call for reservation and pre-order. The only issues I had that the waitress didn't come check up on us as often. One of the cup had a crack and was leaking and needed some refills on water, but had to wait. Also, the waitress wasn't clear on which order was coming out.

Great value, fresh fish, plenty of vegetarian options. No complaints as the experience was overall positive. However… Edit: upon splitting the receipts and doing the math it looks like they overcharged on our tips. We were a large party so we were required to pay a 20% tip. However, it looks like the math they did ended up charging even more than 20% tips! I’m hoping they just made a math error, but still an unpleasant thing to realize after an otherwise great meal. Perhaps have the machine do the math instead of manual calculations in the future. (The 29.56 surcharge is 22% after tax or 24% pre tax)

Amazing sushi, service, and atmosphere! I recommend arriving early on the weekends or making a reservation. There were people lined up about 15 min before they opened, which should tell you how great this place is! Asaka is family owned by a father and daughter. Their craft for sushi and quality food really shows. The Happy Hour prices were such a great deal. The seaweed salad was a light and refreshing start to dinner. The Uni was in season and was such a treat! The hand rolls were so fresh and fun. This is definitely some of the freshest sushi I have had in Indiana! I look forward to returning!

I was really surprised by how big the slices of sashimi on top of the sushi were — way beyond my expectations! I couldn’t even finish half of it because the portions were just so generous for the price.

The food is decent, but the restaurant often runs out of the specials displayed on the board—and sometimes even standard menu items. The staff is warm and welcoming, though service can be sluggish, and orders occasionally arrive incorrectly. The chef typically selects the sushi included in the special rolls, which may not suit everyone’s preferences. As for the nigiri, the fish quality leaves something to be desired; the salmon is unusually pale orange, and the tuna appears light red, suggesting it’s not the freshest or quality.

We were really lucky to find this Halal Japanese restaurant (other than chicken gyoza everything is Halal). The shrimp shumai and miso soup felt unique (as I didn’t try Japanese food earlier). The chicken udon and the hibachi rice dishes were really delicious. I liked the hibachi grilled prawn and beef the most. I also tried the smoked salmon nigiri which was great. As dessert we tried the cheesecake tempura which again was amazing and unique. The server was very friendly and welcoming.

This is my fav spot to "treat myself" here in Indy. People mention it being pricey, but honestly, while it may be a bit more expensive than when you typically eat out, I find the amount of food you get to be totally worth it. Always have left overs. Best fried rice in town!!! I want to work here just to learn the fried rice recipe 🤣 Hibachi options are all fantastic. Sushi is also great. They always accommodate my requests of swapping things in sushi too (yes, I am one of those add this/swap that type of people & they never judge me 🤣 and my sushi always comes exactly how I like it!). The staff across the board are so sweet and helpful. You will be greeted and taken care of. The chef’s will all give you a smile and hello as well. Good jokes. They’ll get you sauce to go or anything you need to make the leftovers good at home too. Great natural lighting! I love taking my iPad to draw while I wait for my food. Highly recommend!!

Food is incredible. Would be even better if they had a bit of a remodel or just more space, but we thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back anytime we're in town. Forgot to take a pic before I started, haha.

Great menu variety for all kind of tastes. Good location with easy access. They also offer Kids Meals, Maki and specialty Rolls, Sushi dishes, appetizers and complete Lunch meals from Mondays through Thursdays 11AM – 3PM. Everything is delicious, congratulations!

Absolutely gem of a find! We were in town for a conference. Sushi was delicious and the atmosphere was super chill. So glad we came.

Food here is always great But the filet mignon (yes! Filet) is amazing and the off menu Boston roll. Mmmmmm

Me and my now Husband ate here after we had a small marriage ceremony downtown in Indianapolis. We stopped here to eat! I've seen this place for a while and never had a chance to stop in until yesterday. It was absolutely amazing! The food, the customers service and the atmosphere was better than a star restaurant! Pls don't sleep on this hidden Gem! This place is my go to for Comfortable food!

I ordered the peppered tuna appetizer, the kamikaze roll, the tuna amazing and the golden dream roll, the better half ordered the Hibachi chicken. All delicious and beautifully prepared. I'm super sad this place is closing. Food is superb and reasonably priced. Not in a great location, but the food makes every visit worthwhile!! Go before they're closed!! I sure hope they decide to open up somewhere else! I think the CG area would love to have them!!

Good food, efficient service and generous portions. We enjoyed bento boxes with General Tso's Chicken and Salmon Teriyaki. They are served with soup and salad. The restaurant is very pretty, clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed an early Friday dinner and the place was not too crowded.

The atmosphere and staff are fantastic. The music selection and lighting are very comforting and make the experience nice. The food is incredible!!! Great soup, rice, sushi, hibachi, and fusion dishes. Will come every week from now on!

Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had, and absolutely awesome staff. We went for an early dinner and were the only ones in the restaurant and got to laugh with our server. Plus, my 1 year old loved the fried rice! Amazing place — I can’t wait to go back!

Stop rating this place 5 stars! It's a very strange combination of things going on at the place,its has a weird smell to it., food was okay, not even great, the service….it took me an hour to eat there, super slow service! I got my beer after I finished my meal. But you guys keep coming and pretend sushi is good. Don't believe me! Presentation wasn't too bad

They for got my fried rice, chicken was cold after a four-minute ride back to the hotel sushi was great though but they didn't give any utensils or napkins thank God the hotel had some so for $65 not worth it I would go as far as Panda Express down the street maybe a better option 🤷 just saying

I loved the decor of the place, seemed like a local restaurant. The staff was friendly and the place was nice and organized. Omgsh and their food was sooo delicious! I will definitely come back again!