Order the best Japanese near Santa Fe, TX

Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Santa Fe

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

4.5
(900+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 32 min
"This was my first time eating at Cane's. The Box Combo was delicious, my first bite of the tenders was so tender and moist. Add the Texas Toast and your mouth was in heaven. The portions were just right for me. I can't wait to order again. Keep up the great job. Thank you."
"They were cooked till they were dry and too crunchy. And I didn't enjoy them because they were dry. Some of my fries were cold and some warm. I didn't enjoy my meal at all. My soda was supposed to be Large and cane ice it was medium. Very disappointed"
The Box Combo
4 Chicken Fingers, 1 Cane's Sauce®, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, 22 oz. Fountain Drink. 1290-1720 cal.
$11.78
The 3 Finger Combo
3 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast 22oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1050 - 1480 Cal
$9.82
The Caniac Combo
6 Chicken Fingers 2 Cane's Sauces® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast & Coleslaw 32oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1840 - 2470 Cal
$16.77
The Kids' Combo
2 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Kids Drink 760 - 990 Cal
$7.24
Chronic Fries

Chronic Fries

4.7
(1k+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 38 min
"Nashville Mac is my favorite. The macaroni is creamy just the way you want it, the fries manage not to get soggy, and the spice level on the chicken is perfect. The flavors on the Thai Fighter are amazing. Every bite the flavors are present. The grilled jalapeno is an added piece of love. "
"5/5 Nashville fries has bit of a kick but not too strong! It's algo a large portion; for lunch and dinner but if you're hungry hungry I would understand if you eat it in one sitting. It's so good, fries were crispy, the sauce 5/5!!! Recommend"
(Half Order) Nashville Mac
Seasoned Crinkle Fries loaded with Whit Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Nashville Hot Chicken, Comeback Sauce, Pickles and dusted with Nashville Hot Seasoning. Your choice of heat level
$12.25
Nashville Mac
Seasoned crinkle fries loaded with white cheddar mac & cheese, Nashville hot chicken, comeback sauce, pickles and dusted with Nashville hot seasoning. Your choice of heat level
$16.64
BBQ Mac
Seasoned crinkle fries loaded with white cheddar mac & cheese, bbq spiced chicken and drizzled with Memphis sweet bbq sauce, house-made buttermilk ranch dressing, and pickles
$16.51
Buffalo Mac
Seasoned crinkle fries loaded with white cheddar mac & cheese, county fried chicken, and topped with buffalo sauce, house-made buttermilk ranch, and pickles
$16.39
Urban Bird Hot Chicken

Urban Bird Hot Chicken

4.7
(3k+)
• American • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 35 min
$12 Meal Box
"Ok so ate the corn completely before I took pics lol! It was sooooo good ! Im so happy they used creama instead of mayo like most places. The tenders and the fries were also soooooo good! Very well seasoned! Especially the fries! It's easy to skip out on the seasoning when cheese is added so I truly appreciated that! This was my first time ordering and it was a great experience!! "
"The Buffalo Mac is awesome!! This was my first tme ordering from this restaurant. The buffalo seasoning has great flavor, but not too spicy. (I can't do really hot). I can't wait to try another flavor next time! Also, the chicken is excellent, not overcooked, juicy and a lot of it considering it says it's just one tender!! "
(Half Order) Urban Fries
Regular basket of Fries with a chopped tender, Mac & Cheese, Bird Sauce, Pickles and your choice of heat
$12.41
Urban Fries
Large Basket of Fries with a Chopped Jumbo Tender, Mac & Cheese, Bird sauce, Pickles on your Choice of Heat Level
$16.84
Tenders Basket
2 Jumbo Tenders, Bread, Your choice of side,Pickles & Bird Sauce.Pick only one side, all additional sides will be charged at pick up
$15.69
Large (32oz) Drink
2 Jumbo Tenders on a toasted brioche bun topped with Kale Slaw, Bird Sauce & Pickles. Your choice of ONE small side item and a regular drink
$4.4
Denny's

Denny's

4.3
(4k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 37 min
"Gawked this French toast down pretty hard ngl. Hash was extra cheesy just how I like to sauce it up, and the bacon was extra on the cruncho. Shmacked pretty good ngl"
"The portion size was very fair for the price because it did fill me up! But the freshness I would recommend giving fresher salad because it came to me wilted and looked a little old. But was still all in all good I would order again."
Build Your Own Grand Slam®
Pick any four items and make it your own.
$12.18
French Toast Slam®
Served with eggs,* bacon strips and sausage links.
$13.4
Grand Slamwich®
Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, ham and American cheese on potato bread grilled with a maple spice spread. Served with hash browns.
$13.76
Hash Browns
Side of hash browns
$3.78
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.0
(500+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 36 min
"The Hittin' Snooze Melt - Combo was so so so good."
"The sandwiches' meat is dry and the bread was on the soggy side. The "artisan bread" is Texas Toast. There is hardly any cheese on the sandwiches. Meat was tough to chew. Hardly any fries or onion rings. The fries were pretty much raw. It lacked flavor. Needed to add salt to give it flavor. The only positives is the packaging was cute and they did provide utensils and sauces. I would never order this again. It is not worth the cost. Even Denny's could have done better."
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled artisan bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.01
French Fries
Thick-cut, crispy fries seasoned with salt and pepper.
$3.25
Hot Mess Melt
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled artisan bread.
$11
Hittin' Snooze Melt - Combo
Sausage, bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and American cheese on potato bread with a maple spiced spread. Breakfast is ready whenever you are! Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$13.5
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.3
(1k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 41 min
"Vibe with Shrooms Burger burger was really good. 1st time ordering. Onion rings were awesome and cooked perfectly. I did like how it was packaged."
"yo first time with this place and it was 100% preem. good flavor. hot and ready Build Me Up Burger was te best burger I've ever had, the portions were perfect Vibe with Shrooms Burger was good...a little too mushroom heavy but would ddefinitely order again."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$14.26
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$15.2
New York Style Cheesecake
Plain or with strawberry topping and whipped cream.
$4.88
Spill the Bourbon Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with White Cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, bourbon sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$15.52
JINYA Ramen Bar

JINYA Ramen Bar

4.7
(6k+)
• Japanese • Salad
$0 delivery fee
"Amazing will definitely be ordering again!! I loved it. I would recommend getting kirkurage with it adds an extra touch. Food came fresh and hot. It basically enough food for two people came in two bowls which is perfect so your noodles don't get too soggy. They provided everything you need. 10/10"
"What kind of magic in a bowl did I just eat? My mind is blown! I ordered the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen* , it arrived quickly, packaged nicely and no items missing. The broth was so deep in flavor, the noodles were amazing, the tofu was perfect, the Spicy Sauce *chefs kiss*. Hands down the BEST ramen I have ever eaten. I'm hooked and will be ordering more in the future. Soo good!"
Spicy Chicken Ramen*
chicken broth, chicken chashu, spinach, spicy bean sprouts, green onion >> served with thin noodles Choose your spice level, mild, spicy or hot.
$24.63
JINYA Chicken Ramen*
chicken broth: chicken chashu, spinach, green onion and fried onion >> served with thin noodles
$22.94
JINYA Tonkotsu Black*
pork broth: pork chashu, kikurage, green onion, nori dried seaweed, seasoned egg*, garlic chips, garlic oil, fried onion and spicy sauce » served with thin noodles
$24.47
Pork Gyoza ( 6pcs)*
Handmade pork pot stickers. 6 pieces.
$13.47
Cafe Petra Express

Cafe Petra Express

4.7
(1k+)
• Halal • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee
"I LOOOOVE this place! Their dolmas are always mouth-watering, and the combo plate wonderful. Great servings, too; I ate on it all day, lol !! Thank you, Café Petra!!"
"The food here is AMAZING! The tea is delicious! So glad we found this place and will be eating here reg ... good portion size, great prices and super fast!"
Gyro Sandwich Sandwich
With tzatziki sauce tomato, and onion
$17.12
Gyro Plate
A blend of lamb and beef thinly sliced
$18.14
Combo Plate
Chicken and gyro
$20.76
Petra Arabi
Large thin pita stuffed with chicken shawarma, house dip and homemade Arabic pickles, served with salad, fries, and house dip
$17.5
Okii Poke

Okii Poke

4.8
(3k+)
• Poke • Shrimp
$0 delivery fee
"Absolutely outstanding service every time and they make the most tasty sauces to complement the fresh fish. This restaurant is above and beyond and you will love it! "
"By far out of the 3 orders I have placed in the past, this Large (3 Proteins) is the freshest and the most delicious I have tasted! The person who made my poke bowl tonight should be promoted! "
Regular (2 Proteins)
Unlimited mix-ins, unlimited toppings.
$14.12
Large (3 Proteins)
Unlimited mix-ins, unlimited toppings.
$16.29
OKII Classic
Ahi tuna, salmon, red onions, green onions, cilantro, cucumbers, masago, nori strips, seaweed salad, crab salad, onion crunch, garlic crunch, sesame seeds, okii sauce, honey wasabi drizzle.
$14.06
Shaggy Dog Bowl
Sushi rice, (3 REG) (5 LG) shrimp tempura, crab salad, avocado, nori strips, furikake, togarashi, toasted sesame seeds, onion crunch, sweet shoyu & spicy mayo drizzle.
$14.54
Osaka Japanese

Osaka Japanese

4.4
(50+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee
"this was my first time ordering from here, the crunch roll was great. not sure if it normally comes with Nori, but I asked them to substitute it with rice paper and there was no problem, tasted amazing. plenty of crunchy bits on top. the ramen broth had good flavor, will definitely be ordering from here again"
"Food is always so good! I love their House Salad especially but I've never tried anything from Osaka that wasn't tasty!"
Chicken Fried Rice
Served with onion soup, vegetables, and fried rice.
$12.94
Fried Egg Roll (2 pcs)
Shrimp tempura inside, topped with kani, mayonnaise, and sriracha.
$3.25
Shaggy Dog Roll
White tuna, avocado, and jalapeno inside topped with mayonnaise and baked, crunch, sweet soy, eel sauce, and mayonnaise.
$16.84
Volcano Roll
Boiled green soy beans.
$18.14
Taqueria Flores

Taqueria Flores

4.4
(400+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"The Flores Burrito is by far the best on door dash in this area. They make good salsas and the bacon still had its crispness! "
"OMG! if you have not tried Taqueria Flores yet, you are missing out! The House Enchilada are an excellent meal and an excellent value! authentic Mexican food! TheTostadas are amazing and also a great deal! everything is fresh made, and taste wonderful! 10 Stars!"
Flores Burrito
Two eggs, potatoes, beans, chorizo, cheese & bacon.
$8.59
Quesadillas
Two flour tortillas filled with your choice. served with guacamole, sour cream and guacamole
$14.88
Chile Con Queso 8oz
Braised beef birria on corn tortilla, topped with cilantro and onions. total of 3 tacos
$9.56
Birria Taco order (3)
Three enchiladas with rice and beans
$9.26
Taco Cabana

Taco Cabana

4.2
(4k+)
• Tacos • Quesadillas
$0 delivery fee
"My wife loves her Bacon & Egg Tacos with all the extras !! & I Love my Chorizo & Egg Tacos ,they are the best, I have ever eaten anywhere & I have had them at a few places, but y'all make them the best esp. with all the extra goodies yum yum !! I would give ya 6 stars thanks folks ...keep up the good work & great food !! Wayne & Raye "
"My food was hot and delicious the portions were large well seasoned the packaging was professionally done I would recommend Taco Cabana food is good I was so busy eating my food I forgot to take a picture overall great job"
Breakfast Tacos
Fresh corn tortilla chips fried to perfection. comes with 30oz. of queso. serves 8-10.
$3.12
Chips and Queso
Two flour tortillas filled with melted Jack & Cheddar cheeses & pico de gallo served with a side of sour cream & guacamole
$4.78
Tacos
Served with rice, beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sour cream.
$4.09
Steak Fajita Quesadillas
3 Bean & Cheese Tacos, 3 Bacon & Egg Tacos, 3 Potato & Egg Tacos, 3 Chorizo & Egg Tacos
$12.38
888 Chinese Restaurant

888 Chinese Restaurant

4.7
(3k+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"59. Szechuan Style Beef (Spicy) - I have been trying different Asian restaurants trying to find what I'm looking for - a good, spicy noodle dish with meat and veggies. Other places I've tried in the area have dishes that are just too sweet without the depth of flavor, or fresh veggies, that I'm looking for. This dish was the best I've had so far! Warning: it is HOT. It seems to have dried chiles (Thai Birdseye maybe?) and that left coarse bits of skin and seeds in the dish, and a little more heat than I prefer (and I LIKE spicy!) I ordered a side of lo mein and mixed with the beef. The beef was tender and flavorful. The veggies were very fresh. The carrots and cabbage seemed to be cut just for my order. I could taste fresh garlic and a hint of something smoky, like bacon. And, the portions are very generous! If this had just a little less chiles, it would be my top favorite asian noodle dish ever. "
"house noddles were very dry no flavor and very little meat or veggies. Kung pao chicken was not spicy and was mostly veggies. rice was fine but we won't be paying 45 for two meals frome there again. This was the 2nd time we've tried it here and even ordered different items. both times were disappointing"
General Tso's Chicken
Spicy.
$16.39
Cheese Puff (6 Pieces)
Hand-wrapped wontons served with a light broth. topped with green onions.
$9.16
Fried Spring Roll (4 Pieces)
Slices of beef stir-fried with broccoli florets
$3.99
Orange Chicken
8 pieces. Pan-fried option pictured! Steamed option not pictured but is available!
$16.34
otsuka ramen & bar

otsuka ramen & bar

4.7
(100+)
• Japanese • Ramen
$0 delivery fee
"They have the best Ramen in town. The Poke bowl, YUM"
"I love this place! The best Chashu Paitsan Ramen...."
12. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy. Pork broth with thick noodles, topped with chashu (2), a soft boiled egg, green onions, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, chili pepper strips and nori.
$21.61
Create Your Own Ramen
Broth and Noodles.
$16.05
4. Gyoza
Simple and original, pork potstickers, with gyoza sauce on the side.
$11
18. Tonkotsu Black - Garlic Lover Ramen
Pork and chicken broth with thick noodles, topped with chashu (1) and beef, a soft-boiled egg, cilantro, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, tomatoes, and black garlic sauce.
$23.67
GEN Korean BBQ House

GEN Korean BBQ House

4.7
(500+)
• Korean • Korean BBQ
$0 delivery fee
"I literally love this place! Dining in or from DD- this place is always a 10/10. Spicy beef bulgogi and their spicy pork belly is always top tier. "
"For my family, I ordered a healthier version of a Super Bowl Meal besides the unlimited chips, dips and chicken wings! My choice the 4 Meats, 3 Sides, and Steamed Rice and it was the best choice! Large portions, fresh ingredients and a visual smorgasbord of colors, fragrant and deliciously prepared foods! Hands down the best and definitely ordered again!"
2 Meats, 2 Sides, and Steamed Rice
Your choice of 2 meats and 2 sides, served with white rice and japchae.
$17.6
4 Meats, 3 Sides, and Steamed Rice
Your choice of 4 meats and 3 sides, served with white rice and japchae.
$28.98
Kimchi 1lb
A staple Korean side dish made from fermented napa cabbage with chili, garlic, and seasonings. Bold and flavorful—perfect for balancing rich grilled meats.
$8.99
Saeng Chae 1lb
sliced radish in a sesame sauce that adds a crisp and refreshing contrast to grilled meats.
$6.99
Sushi from Kroger by Snowfox

Sushi from Kroger by Snowfox

4.7
(50+)
• Sushi • Asian
$0 delivery fee
50% off on $20+
"I love their Mixed Combo! So much flavor and freshness!"
Mixed Sushi Combo
15 Pcs. Shaggy Dog, NY Crunch, and Spicy Crunch Roll
$14.99
Favorite Sampler
25 pcs. Combination of 3 Rolls (California Roll, Caterpillar Roll, NY Crunch Roll)
$18.98
Philly Sushi Roll
Private Selection® Philly Sushi Roll by Snowfox brings Japanese-inspired taste right to your doorstep! Each bite includes a delicious mix of cream cheese, avocado, and imitation crab stick. Ditch the hassle of a hands-on dinner and enjoy a quick, convenient 10-piece pack. Indulge in a sushi that you can't go wrong with! Private Selection® products are anything but ordinary. Extraordinary guaranteed.
$6.49
Shaggy Dog Crunch Sushi Roll
Private Selection® Shaggy Dog Crunch Sushi Roll by Snowfox is a sublime pairing of tempura shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp fried onion! The flavor doesn't stop there – wrapped around this mouthwatering assortment is an enticing layer of imitation crab salad, imitation crab stick, and finished off with an irresistible drizzle of spicy mayo and sushi sauce. Add a new roll to your cart! Private Selection® products are anything but ordinary. Extraordinary guaranteed.
$9.99
Pappas Seafood House

Pappas Seafood House

4.6
(700+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee
"The best meal I've had in a long time. The Mozzarella Cheese Bites are so good and i wish i could get a bowl of that marinara. Seafood Cobb Salad was full of crab and shrimp and super fresh with the best ranch in town. "
"Did not have any sauce on the fish and only two pieces of crab meat"
Pappas Famous Greek Salad for 1-2
Mixed greens, fresh vegetables, imported Kalamata olives, capers, pepperoncini, peppers, oregano, shrimp & feta cheese with Pappas Greek dressing on the side
$23.58
Seafood Platter
Two catfish fillets, shrimp, oysters, stuffed shrimp & stuffed crab
$46.02
House Salad
Mixed greens with croutons, cucumbers, baby tomatoes, red onion, honey bacon, aged cheddar & choice of dressing on the side.
$11.99
Baked Potato
All toppings come inside the Baked Potato. Topping choices: cheese, bacon, butter, sour cream, chives
$11.5
Sushiya by HEB

Sushiya by HEB

4.7
(20+)
• Sushi
$0 delivery fee
"I really like the spicy tuna and spicy salmon sushiya. The fish always tastes fresh. I'm kind of addicted to sushi lately and this is a great go-to when not dining out."
Shrimp Spring Roll
3 pieces per order. (Cooked Roll) All-natural shrimp, rice noodle, imitation crab, lettuce, and cilantro rolled in a rice wrapper. Served with peanut sauce.
$6.48
California Combo
15 pieces per order. (Cooked Roll) A classic combo pack with: 5 pieces of California Roll, 5 pieces of Spicy California Roll, and 5 pieces of Crunchy California Roll. Served alongside traditional wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.
$9.73
Pork Pot Stickers
10 pieces per order. Delicious steamed and pan-fried dumplings filled with pork, cabbage, and special seasonings + savory dipping sauce.
$5.94
San Antonio Roll
10 pieces per order. (Cooked Roll) Modeled after the bold taste and style of the beloved city, this roll features a roll filled with spicy imitation crab, topped with sliced avocado, sushi sauce, and spicy mayo. Served alongside traditional wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.
$10.81
Eat Thai Restaurant

Eat Thai Restaurant

4.7
(200+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The papaya salad was delicious, I got it extra spicy and it brought me back to Thailand "
"I wish I would have taken a picture but the portion sizes were huge. I usually share one entrée. I got the crab fried rice and it had big chunks of crab on it and it was real crab too!! I will definitely be ordering from there again. "
Pad Thai
Rice Noodle, egg, bean sprout and green onion with sweet tamarind sauce. Topped with crushed peanut.
$19.18
Drunken Noodle
Flat rice noodle, egg, red & green bell peppers, mushroom, garlic and basil.
$19.27
Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodle, egg, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, and sweet garlic with sweet soy sauce.
$19.39
Egg Roll Vegetables
Mixed vegetables wrapped in a spring roll pasty and deep fried. Served with sweet & sour sauce.
$10.15
China Han

China Han

4.7
(2k+)
• Chinese • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
"Absolutely delicious food! Ordered the Chinese Eggplant in Garlic Sauce as well as the General Tso's Bean Curd. Both were phenomenal! The tofu was the perfect level of spice and the eggplant was cooked to perfection, such an amazing texture! Anyone looking for good Chinese food should definitely give this place a try! "
"I order frequently, but I'd never had the Pepper Steak. Now, that will be my go to meal, every single time! It is tender and delicious! The Spring Rolls are yummy and a great price. Highly recommend China Han!"
67. General Tso's Chicken
Our signature dish.Crispy dark meat chicken ,bell peppers, carrots, wok-tossed to coat in sweet and spicy General Tso’s sauce.
$15.19
16. Wonton Soup
Crispy hand-made wontons, filled with cream cheese , crab meat ,served with homemade sweet and sour sauce
$4.38
5. Crab Puff (6 Pcs.)
Crispy white meat chicken, with bell peppers, carrots and pineapples inside ,served with sweet&sour sauce on the side.
$6.97
6. Pan Fried Dumpling (6 Pcs.)
Hot and spicy.
$6.99

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