Independent Japanese restaurants have taken the city by storm. Our YEP reviewers have tried a number of them – including Yokohama and Little Tokyo – and understand why they’re among the top restaurants in Leeds.
We have now also rounded up the top 12 restaurants serving Japanese cuisine in Leeds as of May 2023 according to Tripadvisor reviews for you to try.
. Top 12 Japanese restaurants in Leeds
Here are the top 12 Japanese restaurants in Leeds according to Tripadvisor. Photo: NW
. Yokohama Korean and Japanese, Roundhay Road
With an average of 5.0 stars from 461 reviews on Tripadvisor, Yokohama is declared one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. A customer at Yokohama said: "We visited on a Monday evening, and were seated and served quickly. There is a huge choice of food and what we had was lovely. Would be interested to try the Korean BBQ at some point too." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
. Blue Sakura, Merrion Way
Blue Sakura has an average of 4.5 stars from 472 reviews on Tripadvisor. A customer at Buke Sakura said: "Couldn’t fault this! Enjoyed every dish, sushi is great here. Service fast and friendly. Easy ordering system. Highly recommend." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
. Issho, Victoria Gate
Issho has an average of 4.5 stars from 696 reviews. A customer at Issho said: "Wonderful meal made even better by our excellent server Sophie. The bar made was a great place for a pre-dinner drink." Photo: James Hardisty
1. Top 12 Japanese restaurants in Leeds
Here are the top 12 Japanese restaurants in Leeds according to Tripadvisor. Photo: NW
2. Yokohama Korean and Japanese, Roundhay Road
With an average of 5.0 stars from 461 reviews on Tripadvisor, Yokohama is declared one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. A customer at Yokohama said: "We visited on a Monday evening, and were seated and served quickly. There is a huge choice of food and what we had was lovely. Would be interested to try the Korean BBQ at some point too." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Blue Sakura, Merrion Way
Blue Sakura has an average of 4.5 stars from 472 reviews on Tripadvisor. A customer at Buke Sakura said: "Couldn’t fault this! Enjoyed every dish, sushi is great here. Service fast and friendly. Easy ordering system. Highly recommend." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Issho, Victoria Gate
Issho has an average of 4.5 stars from 696 reviews. A customer at Issho said: "Wonderful meal made even better by our excellent server Sophie. The bar made was a great place for a pre-dinner drink." Photo: James Hardisty
5. Teppanyaki, Belgrave Hall
Teppanyaki has an average of 4.5 stars from 539 reviews. A customer at Teppanyaki said: "Marvellous! The restaurant is better than it appears to be. Most chefs are dynamic and interactive with customers, being participant in the preparation of your organic meal with professional Japanese chefs is definitely enjoyable. Highly recommended for future customers." Photo: Google
6. Fuji Hiro
Fuji Hiro has an average of 4.0 stars from 425 reviews. A customer at Fuji Hiro said: "Amazing, tasty food. Quick, efficient and polite service. Loads of choice on the menu. We would definitely go back. We recommend the Yaki Soba, fried tofu and gyoza. We didn’t make a booking but it’s definitely advised, especially if there’s something on at the arena." Photo: Google