Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Orlando / Central Florida East? 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!

Ômo by Jônt

5.0

5 (83)

$50 and over

Japanese

Winter Park

About the restaurant

We are a team of young and inspired professionals taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.

We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.

At Ômo we offer a unique and exclusive experience to only 16 guest at a time. The journey starts in the living room with a welcome drink and snacks, then you are transported into the main counter overlooking the kitchen where you will enjoy all the savory bites in an interactive environment. At the end, you will transition to the pastry parlor to continue your experience with sweet bites and after dinner drinks.

Top review

Patrick

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful experience all around. Excellent service, convenient text to confirm. Received a birthday treat and birthday wishes from multiple staff members. Loved all the dishes and looking forward to enjoying the matcha tomorrow.

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Chef's Tasting Menu

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Winter Garden, FL | Flamingo Crossings

4.8

4.8 (198)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Four Corners

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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JosephVIP

Dined 1 day ago

All is well. These folks have serving a cook cooked at the table real down to a science.

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Dragonfly - Robata Grill & Sushi

4.8

4.8 (2579)

$31 to $50

Japanese

I Drive / Sand Lake

About the restaurant

FIVE-time Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award (2015 – 19) winner, Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi features authentic modern Japanese gastropub cuisine.

Our diverse menu features sushi, steak, veggies, seafood, noodles, and rice dishes, but a must-try on your visit—your favorite(s) from our robatayaki (robata) grill. One of the nation’s first to use traditional robata grilling techniques & white-oak (binchōtan) charcoal, our team has perfected the art of grilling using the smokeless 1,000° heat of binchotān to unlock the natural flavors of vegetables and proteins.

A favorite of locals, conventioneers, and tourists, Dragonfly is centrally located 3 miles from the Orange County Convention Center and IDrive, 4 miles from Universal, and 5 miles from Disney. Whether you’re looking to host a private event, chef’s table dinner, enjoy a fountain-side patio or just relax in the lounge, we’ve got you covered. Join us and share in our #artfulflavors!

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DrewVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was excellent and Samantha was the best!

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Orlando, FL | Dr. Phillips (Restaurant Row)

4.8

4.8 (1597)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Doctor Phillips

About the restaurant

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Dan

Dined 1 day ago

We really enjoyed our dinner, the food was good, the staff was all friendly, and the overall experience was a fun time, we will definitely be back someday.

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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - International Drive

4.7

4.7 (2347)

$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Kobé is known for offering its guests a unique Teppanyaki dining experience and doing so with its very own blend of fun and flare at its 12 Central Florida locations. It may surprise you to know that Kobé is family owned and operated. We provide a unique dining experience that offers an exciting and vibrant environment for guests to gather and celebrate over delicious food and drinks.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We loved jimmy he was amazing at service and also his personality was great! The food was very good.

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4.6

4.6 (18)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Meticulously crafted from a desire to bring people closer together, Oza Izakaya serves to surround our guests with pure bliss. Every bite, every sip, and every moment is designed for your enjoyment and to make memories alongside those you cherish. Taking inspiration from the stars, “uoza” or 魚座 celebrates Pisces, the fish in the sky, and our team wants to provide a similarly celestial experience for you.

An izakaya is a place where you can unwind, have a drink, and laugh with family and friends. It’s a home away from home. And we want to welcome you home.

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Daniel

Dined 5 days ago

We absolutely loved it! Service was excellent and everything we had was delicious. Will definitely be coming back! Only thing is we wish it was in a nicer area with better parking.

Umi - Winter Park

4.6

4.6 (941)

$30 and under

Japanese

Winter Park

About the restaurant

Umi offers a unique twist to the Japanese cuisine found here in Central Florida. The chefs prepare each menu item utilizing meticulous methods starting from the preparation all the way down to the execution. Presented to you are bold dishes that express refinement and art. Let yourself be treated to a gastronomic dining experience and share dishes with your friends and family cooked from our authentic robata grill, kitchen and the sushi bar. Experience the Japanese and worldly flavors that have inspired the menu. Our chefs select only the finest and freshest produce, seafood and meats sourced locally and from around the world, ensuring that each handmade dish is prepared just for you.

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Mike

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great dining experience when we are in Winter Park. The staff, atmosphere and of course the food are excellent.

Mikado Japanese Steak House – Orlando World Center

4.5

4.5 (1003)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mikado's Japanese Steakhouse located inside the Orlando World Center Marriott. Enjoy watching our talented Chefs prepare an authentic Japanese meal right in front of you on our hibachi grill. Are you in the mood for sushi? Have a seat at the bar to enjoy a delightful dish. This restaurant includes a great selection of wine, sake, and specialty drinks.
**18% gratuity will be added for parties of 6 or more.**

Reservations are for Teppanyaki tables only.

Take-out only available for sushi. Please come to the restaurant directly to place your order.

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Bart

Dined 7 days ago

Great chef, great food, timely, enjoyable. We would come back.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon & Shrimp

Kimonos - Walt Disney World Swan

4.5

4.5 (12)

$30 and under

Japanese

Bay Lake

About the restaurant

Kimonos is an award-winning Japanese restaurant located in the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. The restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura. Kimonos also has a full bar and a karaoke lounge. The restaurant is open for dinner seven nights a week.

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Maria

Dined 4 days ago

The food was good, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was great.

Shogun Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (480)

$31 to $50

Japanese

I Drive / Sand Lake

About the restaurant

The Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse dining experience combines skill, taste and entertainment unlike any other on International Drive. Our steakhouse highlights the culinary skills of our teppanyaki chefs as true shōguns of the grill. Watch as they manipulate heat and fire right in front of you to create a gratifying meal. Feast on freshly prepared dinners of beef, shrimp, chicken, and lobster. Vegetarian meals are also available.

Shōgun Sakura Sushi offers a variety of sushi in Rosen Inn. The sushi bar features freshly-prepared sushi rolls, authentic nigiri and sashimi served in an intimate setting. Savor our innovative and delicious creations made masterfully by our sushi chef.

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JoBethVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Enjoyed our dinner. Very pleasant and food was terrific with good size portions

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