Japanese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines throughout the world with sushi undoubtedly being the most popular Japanese dish. If you are a sushi lover and live in Atlanta, here is our selection of the best sushi restaurants in your city.
Whether you prefer a high-end sushi restaurant or an old-school sushi place, you are in the right city. Atlanta offers a lot of different options when it comes to this delicious meal, so here is our selection of the best places where you can eat sushi.
Eight Sushi Lounge
$$ | (404) 796-8888 | WEBSITE
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Eight Sushi Lounge opened its doors to customers in 2015 and has been serving high-quality, fresh, and delicious sushi ever since. Not only this place’s food is authentic and tasty, but also its interior is modern and comfortable.
The food is made from the freshest ingredients and served creatively to enhance the quality of the whole eating experience.
You can visit them alone, with a group, book a private party, or reserve catering for your next party; Eight Sushi Lounge doesn’t disappoint whichever option you choose.
Wagaya
$$ | (470) 575-5799 | WEBSITE
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Wagaya means ‘Our home’ in Japanese, so visit this restaurant if you want to feel at home while eating traditional Japanese food.
Try their authentic sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, or order something else off the menu, such as noodles, rice, ramen, soups, and more. Pair the food with the Japanese craft beer selection, traditional Japanese sake, or plum wine.
Call beforehand to reserve your spot so you don’t have to wait for too long. There is parking available behind the restaurant so you don’t have to worry about your car. If you want to eat some great sushi at home, order online through their website.
Nova Sushi & Asian Bistro
$$ | (678) 732-3239 | WEBSITE
Nova Sushi & Asian Bistro is a restaurant that offers a wide variety of sushi rolls and sashimi, as well as other specialties from Japanese and Asian cuisine.
Reservations are usually not necessary, but if you want to secure your table, call the restaurant beforehand.
You can also order take-out or delivery through one of the several delivery services they use. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant is a great choice to eat top-notch sushi and sashimi in a pleasant ambiance and around the friendly staff.
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
$$$ | (404) 835-2708 | WEBSITE
Tomo Japanese Restaurant is a place opened by an Osaka-born chef who pursued his passion for cooking after graduating from college in the USA.
He opened Tomo Japanese restaurant to serve the highest-quality sushi and other Japanese specialties in a contemporary ambiance.
Although a bit expensive, this restaurant will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and every cent will be absolutely worth it.
Apart from the yummy food, you can also try anything from the sake selection that pairs well with the food you order. Make sure to reserve your spot because this place often gets crowded.
Starfish Restaurant
$$ | (404) 350-0799 | WEBSITE
Starfish Restaurant is one of the best sushi places in Atlanta where you can eat for reasonable prices.
Their extensive menu may make it difficult for you to choose what you want to eat, but their friendly and hospitable staff is there to help you make your decision.
Starfish restaurant is open from 3 pm to 8:25 pm, so make sure to reserve your spot for dinner. If you prefer eating delicious sushi at home, order the delivery or take-out online.
Thaicoon & Sushi Bar
$$ | (404) 817-9805 | WEBSITE
Thaicoon & Sushi Bar has different menus for different preferences.
You can try a wide variety of sushi options from their Japanese menu – all of them are tasty and have fun names, so if you are not sure what you want to eat, choose according to a name you find the most interesting.
This restaurant also has a Thai menu if you want to mix some Thai food with sushi, and a kids’ menu if you want to bring children with you. Order online if you feel like staying at home or reserve your spot in the restaurant on time.
Ginya Izakaya
$$ | (470) 355-5621 | WEBSITE
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Ginya Izakaya is the place you go to when you want to experience Japanese culture right in Atlanta. This eatery offers a wide variety of items on the menu that you typically don’t see in other restaurants.
Apart from a great selection of sushi and sashimi, you can try one of their many awesome seafood meals.
To make the whole experience even better, try out something from their drink menu – Ginya Izakaya serves sake, Japanese whiskey, and plum wine imported from Japan.
Order take-out if you don’t want to sit in the restaurant, it always arrives fresh and delicious!
Saito – Sushi, Steak & Cocktails
$$$ | (678) 732-0553 | WEBSITE
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When it comes to eating top-notch sushi that will win you over in just one visit, both because of the taste and the presentation, you cannot go wrong with Saito’s Sushi.
This Master Chef has been making sushi since he was 12 years old and this restaurant is just one of more than thirty others he successfully opened.
You can try one of Saito’s specialties, such as tuna tartare or mixed fish fest, sushi, sashimi, or maki. If you are not sure what you want, just say “omakase” and the chef will prepare the art for your eyes and palate.
Mujō
$$$$ | (404) 400-6832 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind, intimate, and high-end dining experience for the customers.
Mujō is an omakase-only restaurant, which means that you don’t choose what you are served – each night the menu consists of different meals based on the freshest ingredients available and just-imported fish from Japan.
Reservations are necessary at least a month before the planned dinner and every guest needs to be at least 12 years old to enter.
You need to be prepared to spend around 2.5 hours there and at least a couple of hundreds of dollars per person. Since the menu changes daily, you will need to contact the restaurant if you follow any dietary restrictions.
Osha Thai Sushi Galleria
$$ | (404) 382-8088 | WEBSITE
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Osha Thai Sushi Galleria is a contemporary restaurant that serves Asian food. Their Japanese menu consists of craft rolls, sashimi plates, and nigiri.
The craft rolls have unique and interesting names, so you can have Da Vinci, Mona Lisa, starry night, and more; think twice before turning down a hangover – nobody likes it except when it comes from this restaurant.
You can also order take-out, delivery, or a gift card for someone else. Consider booking this place for your next special celebration or party, the hospitable staff will accommodate your needs.
Sushi Huku
$$ | (770) 956-9559 | WEBSITE
Sushi Huku is another amazing place in Atlanta where you can eat awesome sushi at reasonable prices. You can order different sushi, sashimi, and nigiri plates, and if you’re not sure what to eat, take the chef’s plate!
Some of the customers’ favorites are chirashi, scallops, mackerel, eel, and smoked salmon. Pair the food with one of the beers or sakes from their relatively wide selection and we are sure you will enjoy your meal here.
Don’t forget to make a reservation so you don’t have to wait for too long to be seated.
Extreme Teriyaki Grill Express
$ | (470) 312-2930 | WEBSITE
If you are looking to dine in a high-end, fancy restaurant, this place is not for you. However, if you are looking for fast, fresh, and delicious sushi that you can eat in an unpretentious space, you found the right place.
Extreme Teriyaki Grill Express offers a variety of sushi rolls that you can combine with multiple side dishes. They also serve other Japanese food, such as teriyaki and hibachi chicken and beef.
The menu is not extensive but you will find most of the classic Japanese dishes at fair prices there. You can order take-out if you feel like sitting at home instead of dining in.
O-ku Sushi
$$ | (404) 500-2383 | WEBSITE
O-ku Sushi in Atlanta is praised not only for the freshness and quality of the food they serve but also for the hospitality and kindness of the staff.
There are so many yummy sushi rolls, sashimi meals, and nigiri options to choose from, and whatever you decide to eat will be fresh and delicious.
In case you are not sure what to order, take omakase – the chef will choose a multi-course meal for you to enjoy.
If you want to dine in the restaurant, make a reservation beforehand. If you want to eat in the comfort of your home, you can order the food online.
HOKI Japanese Restaurant
$$ | (770) 690-0555 | WEBSITE
HOKI is a Japanese restaurant where you can eat lunch and dinner. Their menu is quite extensive, so we recommend going through it beforehand because the number of choices can make you indecisive.
The sushi and sashimi menu contains the classics but also some unique options that you rarely see in other restaurants. If you are not able to visit HOKI, you can buy a gift card for someone else.
In case you love this restaurant as much as many of the regular customers do, you can book them for your next special event or celebration.
Nakato Japanese Restaurant
$$ | (404) 873-6582 | WEBSITE
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The Nakato family has been serving customers in Atlanta for half a century now. They opened their doors to the guests in 1972 and nowadays the restaurant is owned by the third generation of this family in a row.
They share their love for Japanese cuisine with the customers through the tasty and creatively served food you can try at their restaurant. If you love it as much as many others do, consider hiring Nakato for your next event’s catering services or buying a gift card for someone you want to share the good food with.
Budi’s Sushi
$$ | (404) 907-4500 | WEBSITE
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Budi’s Sushi serves food made from the freshest and top-quality ingredients. They serve different Japanese dishes, including sushi and sashimi. There are awesome vegetarian options in case you don’t eat meat.
Your food will be served by the nicest staff and in a beautiful interior. Order online if you feel like eating at home and keep Budi’s Sushi in mind for your next event as they offer catering too.
If you decide to visit this restaurant, book your place a few days earlier, especially for weekends.
Summary
Atlanta offers a variety of restaurant choices for sushi lovers. There are inexpensive places where you can eat top-notch food and there are more expensive places that offer an unforgettable omakase experience.
Either way, you are in for a treat, so choose a restaurant that seems the best for you and enjoy your meal.
While you’re at it, most of the restaurants offer other traditional Japanese food too, so don’t forget to try something new as well. Let us how it goes!
Hiroshi Nakamura, a Tokyo-born sushi chef turned US-based writer and critic, is the voice behind ichisushi.com, blending traditional sushi wisdom with modern insights.