3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Edmonton

“Japonais Bistro is a contemporary restaurant offering creative Japanese dishes & sushi, including an omakase option. Their team has over forty years of combined experience creating a unique dining experience for your pleasure. They have a high-energy, esthetically modern environment with live music, serving inventive Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has a variety of menus such as tempura, appetizer, makimono, maki, sashimi, and more. Their unique dishes are Akami, Chu-Toro, O-Toro, and Uni. Japonais Bistro uses quality ingredients from both local and Japanese sources. Their Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu is cultivated without additional hormones and antibiotics, and Hot Stone Wagyu is stone grilled and served with wasabi tare, Himalayan salt & steak sauce. Lunch is always affordable and quick. Gift cards and private event facilities are available. They have outdoor seating, have free Wi-Fi connection and serve vegetarian dishes.”

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“Dorinku Tokyo is a creative take on Japanese street fare, from sushi to ramen & beef, in a chic space with a full bar. The restaurant is an excellent, busy place where they offer some dishes not found elsewhere in town. The themed restaurant on Tokyo Street will fulfill your cravings for sushi, ramen, rice bowls and good alcohol. Their open kitchen and enormous bar show how Dorinku handles the freshest local vegetables and meats. Its incredible ability to transform local ingredients into authentic Japanese flavours certainly sounds like a treat. Their lunch menu is quite affordable and worth it for the portion sizes you get. Customers can enjoy authentic Japanese street food without having to travel to Japan. They have high chairs, serve great cocktails and serve vegetarian dishes.”

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“Izakaya Tomo Japanese Tapas Bar is an intimate, relaxed place featuring classic & unique sushi rolls, plus Japanese small plates & mains. This fun Japanese restaurant and bar focuses on a positive restaurant experience. The decor is traditionally Japanese, with many wooden decorations and dim lighting. Izakaya Tomo Japanese Tapas Bar aims to bring a fabulous environment to their establishment. Their seafood menus are fresh and of the best quality. Tomoya is the Owner of Izakaya. He and his team ensure they deliver the most authentic Japanese Izakaya experience possible. Their tone yaki comprises an omelette filled with shaved pork and cabbage and topped with mayonnaise-type sauce. Izakaya Tomo Japanese Tapas Bar has a QR code system allowing users to view the menu and pay. You will always be welcomed with a large variety of alcoholic beverages as well as delicious meals to go with it. They Have Wi-Fi and have huge chai8rs for the customer's kids.”

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