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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Monrovia

Sushi Nakata

Sushi Nakata

4.8
(60+)
• Sushi Bars
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 25 min
"Our favorite sushi place!"
"Unfortunately, the rice is crunchy and I found a shrimp shell in my shrimp sushi."
Negitoro Cut Roll
Homemade miso soup with seaweed tofu and green onion
$9.07
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
JAPANESE GREEN BEAN SPRINKLED WITH SEA SALT
$13.99
Blue Fin Tuna Sushi
JAPANESE GREEN BEAN SAUTEED IN GARLIC SOYSAUCE
$9.11
Salmon Sushi
Spicy Tuna and Crab roll with Fresh Albacore on Top
$7.52
Moxie Sushi and Izakaya Restaurant

Moxie Sushi and Izakaya Restaurant

4.3
(500+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 38 min
"11/10 would order again esp the Takoyaki (章魚燒) 6 pcs and Tako Wasabi 4oz (日本芥末八爪魚)"
"The food is extremely small, legit the size of your thumb. The sushi was similar to a child's toy size, and the skewers were thin. They lacked the particular flavor, unfortunately."
Grilled Pork Belly (烤豬腩肉串)
Grilled pork belly skewered on a bamboo stick served with yakitori sauce. One Skewer per order.
$3.15
Yuzu Garlic Fried Rice(柚子蒜蓉炒飯)
This Yuzu Garlic Fried Rice with Egg is a fragrant, flavorful dish that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of yuzu with the rich aroma of garlic and the savory depth of stir-fried rice. Each grain is lightly toasted to golden perfection, absorbing the delicate citrusy tang of yuzu juice and zest, while the garlic infuses the dish with a warm, aromatic depth. Finished with a perfectly cooked egg, this dish is both comforting and refreshing, offering a unique twist on traditional fried rice.
$14.88
Chicken Thigh Skewer (雞腿肉串)
Grilled chicken thigh skewered on a bamboo stick served with yakitori sauce. One Skewer per order.
$3.44
Takoyaki (章魚燒) 6 pcs
Round-shaped Japanese appetizer filled with diced octopus (Tako) served with special sauce and mayonnaise. 6 pieces per order.
$7.77
Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"For the first time I am very satisfied with my proportion with the salmon plate I got here. Usually I get a 2 tiny pieces of salmon for my order and end up with so much rice leftover, but this time I got 2 large pieces over a bed of rice enough for a small breakfast tomorrow as well. This 5 star goes to whoever served my salmon plate. YOSHINOYA, PLEASE START GIVING LARGER PIECES OF SALMON! We spend extra for it! "
"The 5-Piece Gyoza and new Tokyo Fried Chicken were terrible, I get there cheap and affordable but there pretty much nasty at this point. Wish I could get a refund on these "
Combo XL Bowl
Pick two large proteins with your choice of fluffy rice or udon noodles and mixed veggies
$18
Combo Bowl
Two regular sized entrees with your choice of rice and veggies.
$15.31
Large Gyudon Beef Bowl®
Thin juicy ribbons of Gyudon Beef and chopped onions, slowly simmered in a sweet and savory herb miso soy broth. Served with our award-winning steamed rice, or another base of your choice.
$13.34
Original Gyudon Beef Bowl®
Thin juicy ribbons of Gyudon Beef and chopped onions, slowly simmered in a sweet and savory herb miso soy broth. Served with our award-winning steamed rice, or another base of your choice.
$11.52
Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

4.8
(1k+)
• Rice Bowl • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 36 min
"This was my first time eating this cuisine and I am so happy. This place is great. The Potato Croquette was crispy and delicious by itself, but came with a dipping sauce that pushed them over the edge. I also had the spicy Tan Tan Mazesoba, that was equal parts spicy and exquisite. I will definitely have my binge moments with this place in the future. "
"Ordered the Chashu Nagoya Mazesoba with an extra portion of chashu. It was delicious! Very filling. Perfectly seasoned. Loved the poached egg. It was my favorite part of the bowl."
Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba
Brothless ramen with chashu, nori, and ajitama. Plus, spicy minced pork, green onions, chives, fish powder, seaweed, garlic, and a poached egg. Scoop of rice not included. Vinegar only available upon request.
$20.74
The Original Nagoya Mazesoba
Brothless ramen with spicy minced pork, green onions, chives, fish powder, seaweed, garlic, and a poached egg. Scoop of rice not included. Vinegar only available upon request.
$16.64
Chashu Nagoya Mazesoba
Brothless ramen with chashu. Plus, spicy minced pork, green onions, chives, fish powder, seaweed, garlic, and a poached egg. Scoop of rice not included. Vinegar only available upon request.
$18.63
Karaage
Deep fried chicken
$9.34
Kai Ramen Arcadia

Kai Ramen Arcadia

4.6
(1k+)
• Ramen • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 32 min
$5 off on $35+
"I decided to try one of their new ramens. Spicy Chicken Ramen was delicious, full of flavor, and just the right amount of ingredients. I also love the spicy kick to the broth. The Iced Green Tea is good too, but still grainy. I have to constantly stir it. I've had better green teas. I would still continue to come here for the ramen though."
"This place never disappoints. The tasty bite sized pieces of Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is addicting and a reason why I keep ordering them, the Pork Chashu Bun is so delicious and not heavy, and Tan Tan Meat Rice Bowl is not bad, but I prefer this with noodles after trying it for the first time. The taste has been consistently yum. I'll always come back with all their delicious food."
Tonkotsu Classic Ramen
Original soy base pork soup, thin noodle, pork belly, flavored egg, scallion, kikurage stripped black mushroom. Traditional style. Add red chili for an additional charge.
$18.5
Kai's White Ramen
Most popular pork soup, salt base, thin noodle, garlic butter, pork belly flavored egg, scallion, kikurage stripped black mushroom, crispy onion, buttery and rich.
$17.63
Spicy Chicken Ramen
Traditional style chicken soup with, thick medium-sized noodle, homemade spicy chicken meat, flavored egg, scallion, baby bok choy, crispy onion. New to kai ramen try this.
$18.14
Kais Fried Rice (Pork/ Chicken)
Choice of poultry of Pork or Chicken ,Scallion, chopped onion, corn, red ginge with our homemade sauce.
$14.81
Kaiba Japanese Ramen, Sushi & Grill

Kaiba Japanese Ramen, Sushi & Grill

4.7
(4k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"The salmon sashimi was so fresh, tender, and good size! Loved loved loved their spicy tuna roll, one of the best I've had. Their udon is pretty good too! "
"I was very pleased with the freshness and quality of the salmon sashimi and the yellowtail sushi at a moderate price. "
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork Broth, Chashu, Egg, Shredded Sweet Black Mushroom, Fried Onion, Green Onion, Black Garlic Oil
$18.86
Salmon Roll
8 Piece Salmon Roll with Cucumber
$8.94
Spicy Tuna Roll
8 Piece California Roll with Avocado, Cucumber and Krab
$8.56
California Roll
Spicy tuna over crispy rice with jalapeno and green onion.
$7.86
Chubby Curry

Chubby Curry

4.8
(400+)
• Japanese • Curry
$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Chicken Katsu Kare 【招牌】鸡排咖喱 was packaged so so well, with unique containers even, and arrived in perfect condition. The bag was even lightly temperature controlled! Portion was great, fresh and crisp, not soggy at all. Tasted perfect! I'll definitely be ordering again (:"
"We love the Chicken Curry Chicken Katsu Kare 【招牌】鸡排咖喱 and highly reccomend it. We usually get the Medium spicy because it is the perfect spice. Packaging was fantastic. Chicken Katsu is perfectly panko'd and cooked. Love love love.""
Chicken Katsu Kare 【招牌】鸡排咖喱
7 oz nama panko-crusted chicken breast, served with our signature Japanese curry, potatoes, carrots, and steamed rice. 1 = Non-Spicy 2 = Mild 3 = Spicy
$24.54
Wagyu Curry 和牛咖喱饭
7 oz nama panko-crusted Porkloin, served with our signature Japanese curry, potatoes, carrots, and steamed rice. 1 = Non-Spicy 2 = Mild 3 = Spicy
$26.61
Tonkatsu Kare 【招牌】猪排咖喱
100% Wagyu Handmade 8 oz nsmashed Wagyu beef patty, cooked to juicy perfection with caramelized onions and our house-made curry aioli. (Does not come with cheese) Please note that burgers may continue to cook during transit, so we’re unable to guarantee a specific temperature for takeout orders.
$25.39
Wagyu Burger 【爆款】和牛汉堡
Thin Sliced Waygu with Japanese BBQ Sauce, Slow-cooked Egg, Pickle Vegetable , Green Onion and Fried Onion Over Rice
$22.27
Ahi Hawaiian BBQ

Ahi Hawaiian BBQ

4.7
(2k+)
• Barbecue • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 10.8 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"First time on trying "Ahi Hawaiian BBQ".. The portions was perfect and food was very tasty!.. Enjoyed the fish and egg rolls.. Will definitely, order or stop by this eatery soon for my local Hawaiian food cravings.. I highly recommend this place.. Breaded teriyaki fish was very moist and lightly crunchy.. The veggie egg rolls was delicious and made to perfection!.. Best egg rolls that I've had compare to other eateries I've tried.. 🙂👍👏"
"I got the Chicken Katsu and Spam Musubi [2] here. It's my first time ordering it cause it has a 4.8 star review. But the chicken was little burnt and kinda dry and has a weird after taste to it. The portion..? You can get more from L&L for the same price. The rice portion is even more at ono & L&L... And the katsu sauce was too watery for my liking. The Spam Musubi [2] has little rice in it And literally taste like spam. Just make it at home if it this basic with more rice."
Spam Musubi [2]
Block rice topped with fresh grilled SPAM wrapped in Nori.
$7.95
Chicken Katsu
Tender pieces of boneless chicken coated with special seasoning and deep fried. served with sweet and sour sauce.
$16.59
Potstickers [6]
Pork chicken fried dumpling.
$7.99
BBQ Mix
A delicious mix of AHI Hawaiian BBQ Beef, BBQ Chicken, and Short rib. all served hot and fresh. Served with 2 scoop of rice, 1 scoop of macaroni salad, and vegetables.
$20.84
Yashima Japanese Restaurant

Yashima Japanese Restaurant

4.8
(20+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 10.6 mi • 48 min
Farther away
Baked Green Mussel
In: Crab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber Out: Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, Shrimp
$7.2
Rainbow Roll
In: Crab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber Out: Baked Mayonnaise Squad Lobster, Green Onions Sauce: Eel Sauce
$18.91
Baked Lobster Roll
Combination of 2 Items At Your Selected Choice Comes With Miso Soup, Salad And Rice
$18.59
Salmon Sushi 2pcs
Sliced albacore tuna (8-10 slices) with sliced jalapeños, bell peppers, chopped green onions, peanut and special carpaccio dressing
$7.93
Heemo Sushi - Duarte

Heemo Sushi - Duarte

4.9
(100+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 29 min
"I love this place the staff are so friendly great environment tasty rolls"
Miso Soup
Spicy.
$3.13
California Roll (8 Pieces)
Spicy.
$9.82
Salmon Avocado Roll (6 Pieces)
In: crab, avocado. Out: salmon, avocado.
$10.19
Spicy Garlic Edamame
With spicy mayo sauce.
$10.4
Kinzakaya Japanese restaurant

Kinzakaya Japanese restaurant

5.0
(10+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 48 min
Farther away
Crying Tuna
Kani, avocado, tuna, jalapeno, and green onion.
$8.25
Tokyo Salmon
Mango, salmon, avocado, and poke sauce.
$8.25
Shrimp Tempura (5 Pc)
Served with corn, wood ear mushroom, chashu, egg, and spinach.
$9.5
Crunchy Roll
Mango and crabmeat, topped with tuna and salmon, lemon, and mango sauce.
$10.75
Poke Bar

Poke Bar

4.7
(900+)
• Poke • Milk Tea
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 24 min
"I love Poke Bar, and have been eating their food since before the pandemic. I always order either a Large Poke Bowl or a medium and there portions are great. Their spicy OG and Firecracker mixes are delicious and never fail to hit the spot."
"I think this was the most disappointed I've ever been opening a poke bowl. The portion size was so small compared to what I was expecting from ordering a medium bowl with 3 proteins and almost everything- especially in relation to the size of the bowl. None of the toppings even touched the lid- there was so much empty space. All of the toppings looked really great and tasted fine- except for the fact the sauce was not poured over the entire bowl but added to the side (as shown in the top left corner of the first photo) which in turn made it soak more into the paper container rather than the actual food. The second photo is from when I opened the container and churned it all up a little to see what was inside. There was very minimal rice- only on one half of the bowl. I just really wish there was more of everything. My drink tasted fine and the employee working there was friendly. But I won't be spending $16 to be disappointed again. "
Medium Poke Bowl
1.5 servings of base, 3 choices of protein
$17.8
Small Poke Bowl
1 serving of base, 2 choices of protein
$15.35
Large Poke Bowl
2 servings of base, 4 choices of protein
$21.41
Flavored Jasmine Green Teas
Made with Jasmine Green Tea
$5.76
Toromi sushi

Toromi sushi

4.9
(40+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 48 min
Farther away
20% off on $100+
"Really good sushi! Everything tasted fresh, and the takeout was packed really well. Will definitely order again."
"The Baked Salmon Roll was super good!"
Baked Salmon Roll
In: Crab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber. Out: Baked Salmon, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce, Masago
$11.26
Crispy Rice w.Spicy Tuna(4)
In: Bluefin Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Green Onion, Soy Paper. Out: Avocado, Japanese Dressing, Masago
$8.53
California Roll
Crab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber. Sauce: Eel and Spicy Mayo
$4.82
OMG Roll
In: Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber. Out: Bluefin Tuna, Yuzu Sauce, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Masago, Green Onion
$18.44
Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen

4.7
(10k+)
• Japanese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 10.6 mi • 40 min
Farther away
Trending
"The Bold Ramen was spicy, thick and flavorful. The chicken NEW: Hard Crunch Karaage is the best I've had in a long time. Probably the best you can get in these parts."
"The quality of the tatsu has noticeably gone downhill. The biggest disappointment was the broth, which was served in such a small quantity that there was barely enough to properly enjoy the ramen. The overall consistency of the dish was also really bad, and the quality was not what I expected. For a restaurant that specializes in ramen, having so little broth and such poor consistency is especially disappointing. Considering the price, I expected a much better portion and overall quality."
Bold Ramen
Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, finished with a perfect blend of 11 bold ingredients. Thin noodles served with Tatsu Egg, scallions and fried onions. Contains Shellfish, Dairy, Soy, Sesame & Wheat *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food borne illness.
$25.42
Old Skool Ramen
A true classic; inspired during our trip to Kyushu. Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, finished with smooth Hakata Tonkotsu dashi. Thin noodles topped with kikurage mushrooms, scallions and sesame. Contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
$25.42
Hippie Ramen
Vegan broth for the flower child in all of us. Curly noodles topped with spinach, and finished with house-made scallion oil, fragrant sweet onion and a hint of ginger. Try with cheese topping like they do in Japan! Contains Soy & Wheat (Dairy Free Option Available upon Request)
$25.67
Cheeky Ramen
Ultra rich and creamy chicken broth slow-cooked with whole ingredients. Curly noodles topped with Tatsu Egg, flash fried onions, scallions and yuzu kosho paste. Contains Shellfish, Soy & Wheat. *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food borne illness.
$25.54
Sushi Yu

Sushi Yu

4.8
(100+)
• Sushi • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"The best sushi. Loved the Lemon roll and all the wonderful flavors. The Yuzo roll is perfect and fresh. The Salmon Carpaccio best I have ever had."
"Very fresh. Great flavor on the Yellowtail Roll . wonderful and the Spicy Garlic Edamame is always good."
California Roll
Salmon Teriyaki with rice 🍚, Shrimp 🍤Tempura, California Roll
$7.51
Salmon Roll
Chicken Teriyaki, Rice, 4pcs California Roll, 2pc Shrimp Tempura
$8.52
Salmon BENTO BOX
Crispy rice cakes topped with avocado, spicy tuna, and jalapeño.
$20.47
Spicy Tuna Roll
Beef Bulgogi, Rice, 4pcs California Roll, 2pc Shrimp Tempura
$8.48
Kyu Ramen

Kyu Ramen

4.7
(100+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 34 min
"This was honestly the smallest pork cutlet I’ve ever had. The curry sauce was a little too salty and watery, lacking depth in flavor. Compared to the early days when the restaurant first opened, the overall quality has definitely gone down, Hope they can improve."
"I was only given two pieces of chashu pork for my DoorDash order. I spent $30 on this meal."
(1) Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen
Served with, Pork Chashu Pork, Marinated Egg, Corn, Bamboo Shoot, Wakame, Scallion, Nori. (Pork Broth) Choose From White Garlic or Black Garlic.
$20.45
Pork Tonkatsu Omurice
Fluffy omelet egg and Pork Tonkatsu on top of chicken fried rice, topped with your choice of Curry Sauce or Demi Glace (containing Beef). Includes a drink. Choose from: Thai Iced Tea / Amazing Lemonade
$26.99
(6) Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Served with, Chashu Pork, Half Marinated Egg, Corn, Bamboo Shoot, Wakame, Scallion, Nori. (Pork Broth) Choose the spicy level.
$22.33
Classic Japanese Omurice
Fluffy omelet egg on top of chicken fried rice, topped with your choice of Curry Sauce or Demi Glace (containing Beef). Includes a drink. Choose from: Thai Iced Tea / Amazing Lemonade
$21.99
Kz mori

Kz mori

4.8
(500+)
• Asian Fusion • Korean
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"My new favorite place! Portions are large on the Katsu dishes. Portions are at least 3 meals worth. The flavor of the curry and other sauces are fantastic! The Udon is so delicious and has many varieties of fish cakes that you don't ever find anywhere else."
"This has to be the best curry in the area! And the portions are great. My partner and I can share one meal. I will come back here a lot."
Curry Chicken
Chicken breast cutlet with curry on the side. Served with rice, miso soup and cabbage salad.
$18.98
Mixed Katsu (Pork, Chicken & Curry)
Pork and Chicken Katsu served with rice, miso soup and cabbage salad. Curry on the side.
$19.98
Chicken Katsu
Chicken breast cutlet served with rice, miso soup and cabbage salad.
$17.98
Curry Pork
Pork cutlet with curry on the side. Served with rice, miso soup and salad.
$18.98
Tsuke  Artisan Noodle

Tsuke Artisan Noodle

4.7
(200+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
20% off on $35+
"Tonkotsu Ramen should have more broth"
"Item was missing at pickup, the lady confirmed the name, pointed at the bag and said that's it while she keep in serving food. Never mentioned no Karaage because they were out. The ramen broth was not even half full in the container and the bottom is more narrow. Noodles weren't covered and soaked up everything. I liked their food on prior delivery. Picked up today and the location looked nice. But the smell of cleaners was overpowering. The bad service is I called once home to say item was missing and she claimed to refund me. I think they really didn't want to honor their discounts/promotions."
Karaage
Crispy fried chicken pieces garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a fresh lime wedge. (Sauce shown in photo is for presentation only and is not included).
$8.94
Chashu Bowl
Our signature dipping noodles served with a rich, concentrated broth. Chewy noodles topped with thick-cut marinated chashu, soft-boiled egg, lime, and seaweed. Broth contains additional chashu bites, menma (bamboo shoots), and green onions. Dip the noodles into the broth and enjoy.
$8.94
Deluxe Tsukemen
Our signature dipping noodles served with a rich, concentrated broth. Chewy noodles topped with soft-boiled egg, lime, and seaweed. Broth contains additional chashu bites, menma (bamboo shoots), and green onions. Dip the noodles into the broth and enjoy.
$23.89
Ajitama Tsukemen
Thin noodles in a rich tonkotsu broth, topped with slices of chashu pork, woodear mushrooms, seaweed, and fresh green onions.
$19.67
Waba Grill

Waba Grill

4.7
(1k+)
• Catering • Rice Bowl
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 19 min
"For the price that it is for a Salmon Plate, it's actually a good portion that they give you. It's not as dry as other places, but at the same time make sure to add lemon and wabba sauce for a better taste. "
"The delivery was great but the restaurant provided me with bad avcados and they cost extra so Ididkt appreciate that experience as much. "
Chicken Bowl
Grilled all-natural, never frozen chicken caramelized with our signature WaBa sauce.
$12.89
5 Dumplings
A savory veggie and pork filling encased in a soft, yet crisp wheat dough. Served with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce.
$5
WaBa Chicken & Steak Bowl
A bold savory dual-protein pairing of in-house marinated steak and tender chicken, served over steamed rice and WaBa Sauce
$15.16
Chicken Veggie Bowl
Grilled all-natural, never frozen chicken caramelized with our signature WaBa sauce.
$14.38

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