Mikado was Edmonton's first Japanese restaurant, and in its new (as of 1998) location, it continues to be a local favorite. The specialties are sushi and robata (grilled fish, meat, and vegetables). The Bento Boxes, which are black lacquered boxes filled with Japanese delights, are a popular lunch selection. The Mikado's own sushi pizza (on a rice crust) is highly recommended. For a little privacy, reserve one of the tatami rooms in this bright, cheerful and utterly delightful restaurant. A sushi bar is also available.
Japonais Bistro located in Oliver neighborhood of West Edmonton, is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that offers food that is prepared with a modern twist to it. This spacious eatery has an intimate ambiance that is complemented by dim-yellow lighting and exposed brick walls. For a meal that is filled with happy surprises and taste-bud tantalizing treats, this restaurant is a perfect option. Creative and delicious dishes like the Sea Urchin & Quail Egg Sushi, Tuna Nachos, Fuji Beef Short Rib, Jalapeno Yellowtail and the Uni Pasta, are just some of the items that you cannot miss out on sampling here. Pair the meal with sake, Japanese beer, or a green tea and finish off the meal with a Mochi Ice-Cream or a Banana Spring Roll for dessert.
Sushi Wasabi is a small family owned and operated Japanese cuisine restaurant located in Lendrum Place, that offers up an exhaustive variety of some of the best sushi in the city. Sushi here is all made using only the freshest of ingredients and traditional techniques. The cozy and small interiors have simple decor, making the food the star attraction. Choose from the dizzying array of sushi which includes Tobiko (flying fish roe), Hokki-Gai (surf clam), Toro (tuna belly) and Ika (cuttle fish), among others. If you are looking to sample authentic Japanese sushi, this is one eatery that you absolutely will not want to miss out on.
Located in the Strathcona Industrial Park in South Edmonton, Izakaya Tomo is a classic Japanese-style casual bar and eatery, that offers patrons an exciting meal in a relaxed ambiance. This cozy restaurant has wooden picnic-style benches illuminated by dim-lighting and set against walls Japanese script inscribed all over them. If you are looking to indulge in a meal that is delectable and innovative, this is a place you must immediately try out! Try flavor packed dishes like the signature Tonpei Yaki, an amalgamation of shaved pork, cabbage and fried egg covered with their renowned okonomi sauce. Finally to quench your thirst, choose from the extensive array of sake, shochu, beer, cocktails or juices and sip on it along with your meal here.
Located in Callingwood South, Japanese Bistro Kobe is a restaurant that offers up an impressive selection of sushi as well as a wide variety of other Japanese cuisine dishes. This brightly-lit eatery has a cozy interior with simple decor, keeping the main focus here on their exemplary food and fresh sushi. Enjoy classics like the Beef Tataki, Nabeyaki Udon with Shrimp and the Seaweed Udon. When visiting Kobe patrons cannot miss out on trying the sushi, sashimi and Japanese rolls which includes Spider Rolls, Crab Salad Sushi, Spicy Tuna Rolls and the Salmon Sashimi.