Sometimes there's nothing better than a hot bowl of ramen with a few flavour-packed sushi rolls. Whether you're craving street food in a laid-back eatery or want to add a little theatricality to your dining experience and watch chefs set fire to your food, here are our top picks of the best Japanese restaurants in Liverpool.
Last updated on 29th March 2023
Searching for a Japanese restaurant in Liverpool ONE? YO! bound to impress. Whether you're getting a bite to eat after shopping or celebrating date night, this hub is bringing dishes straight to the table on a keitan conveyor belt. Fancy making your own? There's also a sushi school.
For the best sushi in Liverpool, venture to Neighbourhood. At this party hub, you'll be able to dig into a delicious selection of flavour-packed rolls, including shrimp tempura or crab with a sriracha dressing and black sesame. To top it off, there are DJ sets and bottomless booze.
After a Japanese restaurant in Liverpool's city centre? Not only does COSMO give you a taste of the world, but also of authentic teppanyaki. Nab a table right by the chef and watch your scallops, salmon or steak be cooked on an iron griddle right in front of you.
Venture to Etsu Liverpool for authentic Japanese food. Our favourite dishes? Try out the chef's special gindara saikyo miso, a black cod glazed in an original miso sauce, or opt for a plate of spider rolls made from crispy soft-shell crab.
Those who know Japanese cuisine understand that the Sapporo Liverpool menu is pretty epic. Fronting an open kitchen where guests can watch all the magic happen, from stove to plate, this is the perfect spot for sushi and sake with friends
Boasting soft pink furnishings and a gorgeous bar area, Dash knows a thing or two about dining in style. Better yet, this lovely venue offers a delicious selection of pan-Asian dishes, such as flamed salmon sushi rolls filled with ikura, hijiki, schimini pepper and avocado.
Just a stone's throw from Liverpool ONE, Zenn is a Japanese hub worth visiting. Get stuck into a range of tasty plates here, from buttery-smooth scallops to steak-topped sushi, all before heading to the dancefloor. On top of live DJ sets, there's also a gorgeous rooftop space.
Fronting a fabulous rooftop bar and picture-perfect food, it's no wonder why 14 Bar & Grill can be seen as the best Japanese restaurant in Liverpool. Enjoy a mouthwatering selection of sushi adorned with edible flowers, all while taking in stunning city views from the chic space.
