Best Japanese Restaurants in Maitland

INCREDIBLE OMAKASE EXPERIENCE!! Staff is super engaging & welcoming. Their chefs are amazing & love to experiment with different flavor combinations. Such good value for the price.

This was my first visit here. The food was delicious and our waitress was very attentive. I’ll definitely be back!

This is the place to go for heat food, great servers, ina great environment. Too may restaurants are open and noisy. You We had a can still feel the buzz of activity, but also intimate enough to have conversations. Dang Bang Shrimp was great. As well as the entrees, Surf and Surf special (black grouper (with crab topping) & shrimp scampi, crab cakes, and a filet mignon. No that wasn’t all me, there were three of us. Great wine selection, well priced for the quality of food and drinks that you get. Now onto the server. We had Kevin! I know, you’re thinking, just tell us the service was good so we can book our reservation. No! I’m telling you to book your reservation and ask for Kevin. All the servers here are great. Very helpful, attentive, friendly, and fun. But Kevin was all that and more! He had a great sense of humor and put up with me….. that’s allot of you know me. He knew the menu and drinks well, was quick to make suggestions for my, very slow to decide sister, and patient. So bottom line, great environment, amazing food, fantastic wine list, and KEVIN! Now, go find a time and make a reservation, you can stop looking.

From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we were in for something special. The warm, inviting atmosphere set the tone for what turned out to be an incredible food tasting. Every dish was crafted with such care and precision that it felt like a story was being told with each bite. The flavors were bold, yet balanced, showcasing the chef’s talent and passion for their craft. What truly set this experience apart were the personal touches. The staff went out of their way to make us feel like family—not just customers. They took the time to explain the inspiration behind each dish, sharing anecdotes that made us appreciate the food even more. The service was impeccable, with a perfect balance of attentiveness and discretion. Small gestures, like sharing a sip of IWA5 without us even asking and offering a surprise dessert "on the house," made us feel valued and appreciated. It’s rare to find a place that combines incredible food with such heartfelt hospitality. This wasn’t just a meal—it was an experience we can’t wait to relive. We left feeling inspired, completely satisfied, and already eager to return. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a dining experience that goes above and beyond.

Great food, tastes original! Definitely going back.