Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Okemos

5 restaurant menus in Okemos, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Yum Japan
Yum Japan
88/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Grilled Vegetables Combo
Beef and Shrimp Teriyaki
Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Veggie
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
"Good Chinese takeout. You can get meat with fried rice or noodles and vegetables for a very good price (less than $10). It is usually busy, so be..."
M Nikolovski
"My favorite local place to get Teriyaki combo, is so freaking delicious. The service is straightforward, no delays, you're in and out. The staff is..."
Jose L Castro
"Yum Japan in the food court of Okemos Mall is a hidden gem when it comes to delicious meals, friendly staff, and an impressive meal selection. The..."
Ricky Houseman
"Very good teriyaki..."
Mitch Adam
"I get the chicken teriyaki , take it home and eat it with Kimchi… perfect… Great mall..."
richard mendoza
"Been coming here since 2008 off and on. A quick, great tasting meal. Chicken teriyaki, double meat, friend rice, veg, and extra sauce 😋 plenty to..."
Allison Pepper
"one of the best places to eat at meridian mall! I love getting the chicken teriyaki with rice and..."
Sam Rudloff
"The food was really good and the service was great. It’s nice to eat at an authentic Japanese..."
Remy’s Gaming
"It started with a sample.. and then next thing we know how many.. and all three of us got some and it was pretty darn good. Enjoyable. We got chicken..."
Natasha Nichols
"Love their teriyaki chicken! I have to fight the urge to stop by every time I'm at the..."
D P
"Delicious! They've been there about 10 years now, which by many restaurant standards is miracle enough, but the taste of the food has been consistent..."
Dan Harris
"I like Yum Japan's food and you do get quite a bit of food if you double the meat (costs extra). The staff is polite and I never have an issue with..."
K B
"Great food for a good..."
Dexter Roberge
"The food is excellent, if you like Asian food this is the place to experience that!! I will be back soon!! YUM! JAPAN is..."
Matthew Fryover
"I had the chicken teriyaki, it was delicious, the staff was very friendly and helpful and they even let you sample the various meats. The service was..."
James Howlett
"I love the food here; the portions of very large such that my daughter and I can split one plate before we do our shopping. Great value! Great..."
Amy Klaes
Maru Sushi & Grill
Maru Sushi & Grill
85/100 (1183 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Ceviche
"Modern interior at the kitchen. Plenty of guests were there upon our arrival, which was around 17h00. Both the appetizer and the main dishes had nice..."
Chengkang Lee (Ethan)
"The service and food were great overall. I didn't like everything I tried but it was all fresh and well presented. The dessert was the highlight. The..."
Kara P
"Excellent sushi. Presentation was eye catching and appealing. Service was fantastic. Received a complimentary appetizer as first timers. Looking..."
Dee Webb
"This is one of my favorite sushi spots. The staff is always very kind and the atmosphere is nice. They also have pretty good options for vegetarian..."
Dini W
"Maru Sushi & Grill is an upscale restaurant. I would recommend making reservations on the weekends. The atmosphere and ambiance did not facilitate a..."
Foye Pierce
"Wow, my wife and son raved about this place and tonight I found out first hand how great it is. From our awesome server Andrew to incredible Ramen..."
Keith Evans
"So Good! We have been enjoying sushi for decades and this was one of the best we've been too. Brought our son here to celebrate his 19th birthday...."
MLW
"The sushi was really good as well as the meso soup. Our waiter was nice, clean nice..."
April Kelly
"Well what a fabulous lil tucked away spot! Megan, our tried and trusty server helped me adjust the patio table so that I was at a shaded table,..."
ChatterlySmiles
"Delicious food. All the rolls that I tried were amazing. Lovely..."
Bhavya
"Rolls were excellent! Best ever miso soup. Amanda was helpful & conscientious server!! All around positive experience warranting a return visit very..."
Beverly Edmondson
"The food was great, the server was great. It took a little while to get food, but they were..."
Amanda Tucker
"The sushi and atmosphere were wonderful and our server was perfect. This is my go to sushi place when I'm in town. A little pricier than other sushi..."
lauren frederick
"my family and i adore Maru; it's one of our favorite sushi places in the area. none of us have had bad experiences with staff and they've always been..."
quill
"One of the best places to eat sushi! Very very delicious and the sushi rolls look absolutely beautiful. Very well done in execution and presentation...."
Joe R
"Amazing sushi, large/unique selection, and great presentation! Definitely the best in the area by far...."
David Cler
"My favorite sushi place in town for fancy rolls. My husband won't eat straight sushi but he loves their rolls because they add enough other flavors..."
Jenny Carter-Johnson
"We LOVED our visit here. Best sushi I've ever tasted (get the Crouching Tiger roll!). The wait staff was very attentive and helpful, the food came to..."
Elizabeth Thompson
Ukai Japanese Steak House
Ukai Japanese Steak House
85/100 (712 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Fish Soup
Fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is always such a good place to stop and eat. Last night we had a birthday party there for my dad, they we were able to bring in a cake and..."
Aubrey Kindy
"We were here regularly before the pandemic and ordered takeout a couple times during the PHE. Always fresh. Always delicious. Ecstatic to see..."
Patrick Daniels
"A reservation should be made if you want to sit at a grill and not at a table in the restaurant side, as they are generally very busy, and grill..."
Jack Judy
"Enjoyed the spicy salmon bowl. Very good and great..."
Karry Johnson
"Really good service and food. Our waitress Kendall and our chef Saul were really good. Highly recommend this..."
Mark Golbeck
"Our waiter, Devon, did a fantastic job and was very helpful and so nice. The atmosphere is amazing, and the hibachi steak was great! Would definitely..."
Catherine Rizzo
"You have to love the show they put on and the experience of the chefs cooking everything right in front of you. There are lots of food options so you..."
Andrew Hinman
"Happy the bartender was an excellent companion for the beginning of my solo weekend. She was happy to accommodate my likes and dislikes and we even..."
Stephanie Durbin
"Very fun. Went for a birthday had to split up the large party so I'd recommend keeping it 8 or under so you can sit..."
Patrick Acton
"Great drink and food options. Good happy hour options! The hibachi was fun as well, but their ventilation isn't as great as other hibachi restaurants..."
Erin Nienhuis
Akagi Japanese Restaurant
Akagi Japanese Restaurant
81/100 (493 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Bento
Miso Soup
sushi
Edamame
Red Fire Roll
sake
Dolsot Bibimbap
Dolsot Bibimbop Beef
Side Salad
Sapporo
Udon Noodle Soup
Seaweed Salad
Soft Shell Crab
Crunch Roll
Gyoza Dumplings
Shrimp Tempura Roll
회덮밥
Fusion Roll
Vegetable Udon
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My girlfriend & I got takeout last night from here & we were blown away. The vegan menu has such a great selection. My gf got sushi & udon, & I got..."
Kylie Arsenault
"I just placed an order for delivery earlier today and I an beyond impressed! I placed my order online where it was easy to access their hours,..."
Jasmina Basic
"Great sashimi and sushi options. The deep fried soft shell crab appetizer is my favorite with the spicy mayo. Deep fried oysters are awesome. Yoko is..."
Nathan Boisclair
"Went here for the first time on 6/27 and enjoyed it a lot. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. They have fewer Americanized rolls..."
Katie S.
"So happy this restaurant was open for dine in with reservations, they were practising social distancing and all staff wore masks. The food was good...."
John Thottungal
"Akagi is hands down the best sushi/Japanese restaurant in the area. The staff is amazing and the food is great. Highly recommend for anyone. Even if..."
Ali Burck
"Hidden gem. It's worth the trip and the money for the quality. Best donburi and takoyaki in town. Sushi is fresh. Doesn't have the deepest flavor and..."
Phil Yu
"This place is a very cute and cozy restaurant that serves amazing food! I came from Jackson to try it and I'm definitely gonna be coming back! The..."
John Armstrong
"Amazingly delicious and fresh sushi. I had their rainbow roll and I loved the way it looked and I loved it even more after the first bite. Really..."
shivam bajaj
"The waitress was very sweet. we felt like we were invited into their home. The food was presented really nice. there is room for improvement on the..."
Kenshi
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company
78/100 (997 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
International
American
International
American
Fast Food
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Sit down
International
Japanese
Fast food
Asian
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Chain restaurant with a variety of choices for meals. The pot stickers are steamed and pretty good, but I like pot stickers a little bit more crispy...."
Kitty Rothwell
"This is easily my favorite restaurant in the area. My favorite thing is how they have gluten-free pasta that they can put in pretty much any dish...."
Ambrose
"Good food but please go back to reusable plates and utensils! I haven't gone here for lunch since they started serving everything in plastic..."
Olive Burger
"The food was great and the service was even better!! Loved all the pride decorations as well..."
Olivia Green
"My daughter has celiac disease and there is never a problem when we order the gluten free noodles here! Food always tastes..."
Starlett Snyder
"I wasn't feeling well so I went in and got Mac n cheese with chicken to go. Oh my goodness, it was the perfect thing!! It's simple Mac n cheese but..."
Rikki L
"Clean . Friendly . Fast . High quality . Nice wifi . Meg and Jeb something . Great help..."
Eric Amerine
"Always friendly staff! I highly recommend if your looking for good food and an amazing..."
Josh King
"Every time I come back here it seems I have forgotten how good the food is and then I'm happily surprised again when I find that it's delicious. I've..."
Tim Lydon
"MY DAUGHTER TOOK ME AND HER SISTER HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME. I NOT ONLY ENJOYED THE SERVICE, BUT THE FOOD AS WELL. THE STAFF WERE REALLY NICE. THO THE..."
Mary Lee
"I ordered the orange "chicken" lo mein, but replaced the chicken w/tofu & added broccoli & mushrooms. I took it as carryout & took foodie pics for..."
Kylie Arsenault
"Delicious, quick option for all situations (quick lunch, staff meeting, work meeting, emotional eating, etc) the staff has always been fantastic,..."
Shelby D
"Alice was very kind to me when I came to pick up my order!! As well as very efficiency in the process. High Recommended the Pad Thai here..."
Joseph Beasley
"I enjoyed a very nice lunch with my soon to be 95 yr old Mother at Noodles and Company. Today, as always, I was impressed with the cleanliness and..."
linda sanford
"This is a good quick food option. There are some healthy choices and the service at this place is..."
Richard Salmon
"Food was really good. A bit pricey but I was able to get two meals out of my take out order so that's not too bad. I got the cavatappi with lemon..."
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