Order the best Japanese near Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Lauderdale Lakes

Sarku Japan

Sarku Japan

4.7
(8k+)
• Japanese • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 27 min
"Good value. Good taste. Quick. I'm a fan of the Chicken Teriyaki for lunch or dinner with white rice. Good portion too. Decent utensils that doing break on second bite. For about the same price as a whopper meal these days I'll pick this over that every time"
"I see some people complaining but after ordering quite a few times: Great food, great prices and neat packaging. You can either buy a low quality fast food burger or (for a similar price) a healthier plate from this restaurant which will leave you full and maybe even with leftovers."
Chicken Teriyaki Entrée
Our famous chicken teriyaki features tender American Cage-Free chicken marinated in-house daily, cooked to order, and finished with our signature teriyaki sauce. Served with steamed white rice and mixed vegetables. Upgrades to noodles or fried rice available.
$13.41
Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki Entrée
A craveable combo of tender, American Cage-Free chicken and succulent shrimp, cooked to order with mixed vegetables and finished in our signature teriyaki sauce. Served with steamed white rice. Upgrades to noodles or fried rice available.
$16.05
Dumplings (6 pieces)
Six savory dumplings with a tender, juicy chicken filling and crisped to perfection.
$5.59
Chicken Egg Roll (1 piece)
A crispy golden egg roll filled with savory chicken and vegetables.
$3.19
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi

Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi

4.6
(1k+)
• Asian Fusion • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"First time trying the $12 box and I love it ! Food was fresh , larger portion of meat ! Taste amazing & I will definitely be ordering again so my gf can try !"
"There was two pieces of chicken and a bunch of fried breading. Absolute crap, no garlic in the chicken dish either. Very disappointing since we ordered from them many times."
Veggie Spring Rolls (4pc)
Fire-grilled chicken with a side of sweet teriyaki sauce, side of seasonal veggie, served over rice
$5.3
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
chicken, onion, egg, peas, carrot, corn, scallion
$12.69
Krab Wontons (4pc)
A traditional Japanese soup consisting of Shiro miso, dashi broth, soft tofu, wakame, and scallions
$7.37
Chicken Fried Rice
8pc *Cali roll + choice of two 4pc Classic Rolls
$12
Sushi Sake

Sushi Sake

4.5
(700+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 48 min
"The MIAMI HEAT ROLL is my favorite roll anywhere. Their salmon is fresh and delicious and yummy eel sauce. The fried GYOZA are good any time of day."
"I ordered medium rare steak, this is well done steak. The food is cold because it's in thin plastic containers made for cold food. This is a waste of $40. Worst hibachi I've ever seen in my life. One of our orders had 5 pieces of steak. Never again."
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL
Shrimp Tempura, Krabstick, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Sesame Seeds and Masago Topped with Eel Sauce
$14.39
MIAMI HEAT ROLL
Shrimp Tempura, Cream Cheese, Krab Salad, Topped with Baked Salmon, Spicy Mayo & Topped with Crunch Served with Eel Sauce
$17.39
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Tempura Shrimp, Krab Meats, Asparagus, Masago, Spicy Mayo Topped with Avocado and Eel Sauce
$11.88
DRAGON
Krab, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Masago and Sesame Seeds Topped with Our Baked Seafood Secret, Served with Eel Sauce
$15.24
PoKeMaN

PoKeMaN

4.5
(2k+)
• Japanese • Poke
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 31 min
"The best PEACH GREEN TEA, it is fresh and the green tea stands out more then the peach which is great !! The POKE BALL (Small Bowl of Your Choice) was fresh and huge! Worth the price:) but seriously amazed about the tea"
"Overtly scrumptious. I love this place and i will die on its hill. The tuna and seaweed salad and zucchini noodles are always so so good and the pickled radish is disgustingly delicious. Everything always tastes fresh. It smells delicious. And theres so much of it. As you can see it is filled to the brim. So delicious. I love this place."
Ultra Ball (Large Bowl of Your Choice)
Tonkotsu ramen with rich, creamy pork broth with scallion, corn, woodear, bamboo shoot, sesame, fried onion and seaweed. Choose from roast duck, beef, extra egg, grilled chicken, pork chashu, shrimp, or tofu.
$19.46
Poke Ball (Small Bowl of Your Choice)
Soy sauce-based broth with scallion, corn, sesame, fried onion, woodear, bamboo shoot and seaweed. Choose from roast duck, beef, extra egg, grilled chicken, pork chashu, shrimp, tofu.
$17.61
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork Belly Stuffed inside bao buns w/ carrot, scallion, pickle onion, cucumber with spicy mayo sauce.
$17.98
NAGOYA SUSHI AND ASIAN BUFFET

NAGOYA SUSHI AND ASIAN BUFFET

Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 37 min
Massaman Curry
Contains peanuts. Simmered in a traditional yellow coconut curry sauce with roasted peanuts, onion, and potatoes.
$13.45
Hibachi Fried Rice
Stir-fried with onion, carrot, and green onion.
$12.95
Orange Chicken with Broccoli
Crispy chicken tossed in a orange sauce.
$12.95
Sushi Dinner
Spicy. California roll or spicy tuna roll and 8 pieces sushi and served with miso soup.
$21.5
B poke

B poke

4.8
(100+)
• Poke • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 44 min
"Im really into Poke bowls and I try them from many different places - this one was one of the best- fresh seafood- good portion for the money "
"this has been my go-to spot since i moved to plantation a couple months ago. the Creative Bowl is better than any poke i've ever tried. their Dynamite Onigiri and their thai tea is also a MUST TRY. 10/10 no notes"
Creative Bowl
Create your own tasty poke bowl with fresh ingredients and delicious toppings. Customize your to perfection and enjoy a simple yet satisfying dining experience.
$23.79
Fried Krab Rangoon
Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy crab mixture, served with a dipping sauce.
$8.99
Masago Onigiri
Wrapped in seaweed, this rice ball features a center of masago (capelin roe), adding a burst of briny flavor and a pleasing texture.
$7
Fried Vegetables Spring Roll
Crispy spring rolls filled with seasoned vegetables, served with a side of sweet and sour dipping sauce.
$7
Rens Sushi and Thai Sake Bar

Rens Sushi and Thai Sake Bar

4.7
(100+)
• Asian Fusion • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 46 min
"best pad see ew I've had in a long time. great flavor, good portion, and not dry."
"The Crispy orange chicken was excellent, the sauce delicious. The amount of chicken was greater than expected. The Edamame with sea salt was also great. I was a little disappointed in the spring rolls, though. I have had better in many other places."
Hongkong noodle wok
Egg noodle stier fried with red bell peper , onion , black mushroom
$18.72
spring roll
3 Crispy Vegetable spring rolls
$6.93
Shrimp wonton soup
Homemade shrimp wonton, spinach garlic, and scallion, cilantro.
$8.08
pad thai
Stir - fried rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts and scallions peanut in tamarine sauce . lime on the side
$19.48
Kuloo Poke

Kuloo Poke

4.7
(40+)
• Hawaiian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 39 min
"This poke bowl was the best I ever had! So much food provided and sooo flavorful! Definitely ordering here again!"
"Very tiny portions, dry. They basically skimped on everything so it's definitely not worth the price I have had much better."
Build Your Own Bowl
Salmon, Red Onion, Lettuce, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Edamame, Mango, Avocado, Masago, Onion Crispy, Crispy Noodles and Served with Spicy Mayo
$24.93
Salmon Love Bowl
Tuna, Salmon, Krab Meat, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Edamame, Mango, Avocado, Masago, Seaweed Salad, Onion Crispy and Served with Garlic Jalapeno Dressing
$18.57
Spicy Love Bowl
Tuna, Salmon, Baby Shrimp, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Edamame, Mango, Pineapple, Cherry Tomato, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Seed and Served with Sweet Chili Sauce
$21.37
Tropical Bowl
Spicy Tuna, Red Onion, Lettuce, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Edamame, Mango, Avocado, Masago, Seaweed Salad, Onion Crispy, Served with Spicy Mayo and Top with Eel Sauce
$20.41
Sovereign

Sovereign

4.6
(1k+)
• Asian Fusion • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"This tropical chicken over brown rice is incredible!!!! I was craving hot and healthy and man oh man did they deliver!!!!!! Still steaming and insanely delicious! Incredible portion too. Thank you!!!"
"I usually love Sovereign for their freshness as I recently stopped ordering from Bento because the raw tuna/salmon always ends up having a foul taste. I recently ordered a Build Your Own Poke (Large Bowl) and not sure if it was the tuna or the salmon, but for the first time in months, the fish tasted awful and had a rotten taste to it. I became so nauseated from the taste that I unfortunately had to throw the rest of my bowl away (which was disappointing considering the specific item I order is not cheap). I would love to continue ordering but only if the next time I order, the quality is fresher and more consistent. The taste is usually phenomenal, but that specific day the poke bowl definitely didn't seem as fresh."
Build Your Own Poke (Large Bowl)
Your Poke, Your Way!
$22.83
Dumplings (6 Pieces Per Serving)
Freshly brewed butterfly peas flower tea, imported directly from Thailand, and flavored with homemade lychee sauce.
$9.43
Teriyaki Bowl (Large Bowl)
Spicy. Spicy tuna or spicy salmon, green and red onion, cucumber, mango, seaweed, sesame seed, ginger, masago, and crispy onion with spicy mayonnaise sauce.
$20.52
Butterfly Lychee Tea
Vegan. Made out of premium fermented soybean paste from Japan and assembled with seaweed, tofu, and scallion.
$7.7
Sushi House- Hollywood

Sushi House- Hollywood

4.5
(60+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"The fish to rice ratio was perfection. It wasn't over bearing with so much rice which I appreciated. The flavors were good and the fish tasted fresh. Would definitely order again! I got the Spring Roll, Salmon Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll. All were delicious."
"Small portions, high price, and sushi's with no taste"
Pick Any 3 Vegetable or Regular Sushi Rolls and a Soda
*rolls cannot be packed separately **fish cooked $2 extra per roll ***no substitutions
$31.86
Any 2 Vegetable or Regular Sushi Rolls and a Soda
*rolls cannot be packed separately **fish cooked $2 extra per roll ***no substitutions
$23.15
Poke Bowl - Build Your Own
your choice of 1 base, 2 fish, 5 vegetables, crunch & sauce
$30.63
Salmon Roll
avocado or cucumber
$14.06
Poke Bros.

Poke Bros.

4.7
(500+)
• Poke • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Sooo good! They are fresh and have a good quality, also They give a really good portion of protein when requested and paid for extra (usually other restaurants don't do that, im always frustrated) that's why they stand out in my opinion. "
"Really good and fresh I added salmon for extra protein and it was so much food and so delicious. Wish they added the sauces on the side mine was mixed in but still was yummy so it's ok! The matcha milk tea was ok I wouldn't get it again. Tasted very bitter and bland. "
Build Your Own Poké Bowl
contains gluten, hot. Salmon, avocado, edamame, cucumber, masago, og sauce, sriracha aioli. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$20.32
Build Your Own Half and Half Poké Bowl
Hot. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, jalapeño edamame, seaweed salad, sweet onion, cucumber, ponzu, og sauce (contains gluten), gochujang. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$18.73
1. Johnny Utah (Salmon)*
Contains gluten. Marinated tuna, seaweed salad, sweet onion, avocado, green onion, masago, og sauce, sweet soy, and ponzu. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$17.26
4. The Duke (Mix)*
Contains gluten, hot. Shrimp, green onion, avocado, cucumber, crab stick, masago, og sauce, coconut ginger, sriracha aioli.
$19.01
Sakura sushi omakase

Sakura sushi omakase

4.5
(100+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Get the spicy tuna roll, its so good, be aware that they are small. "
"best sushi in town very fresh Philadelphia Roll 8 pc 🐟is amazingSalmon Nigiri 2 pcs 🐟 fresh and tasty would highly recommend"
Spicy Tuna Avocado Roll 8 pc 🐟
Rice, nori, sesame seeds. avocado, spicy tuna
$15.36
Salmon Avocado Roll 8 pc 🐟
Rice, nori, sesame seeds. avocado, salmon
$15.73
Philadelphia Roll 8 pc 🐟
Rice, nori, sesame seeds. avocado, salmon, cream cheese
$16.94
Mr. Crunchy Roll 8 pc 🐟
Rice, nori, spicy tuna, crunchy onion, avocado, topped with salmon torched, tempura flakes
$22.15
Thai plus

Thai plus

3.2
(100+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 62 min
Farther away
"yum yum soup once of the best Creamy Tom Yum Soup I've ever had"
"I should've just listened to the reviews. The mixed vegetables were not as described. They literally gave me a platter full of lettuce and zucchini.... My food was flipped upside down and my soup had about two pieces of chicken in it..... and all honesty just don't order from this place"
Pad See Ew
Flat fresh rice noodle stir fry with egg Chinese broccoli and pinch of white pepper.
$15.67
Wonton Soup
Traditional chicken dumplings steamed with bok choy and served with chicken broth.
$6
Pat Thai
Stir fry rice noodle with egg bean sprout served with ground peanut and lime.
$15.69
Crab Rangoon 8 Pieces
Combination of cream cheese, initiation grab in whapped wonton skins.
$10
Sticky Rice Plantation - 330 S University Dr

Sticky Rice Plantation - 330 S University Dr

4.7
(20+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 42 min
MANGO STICKY RICE
sticky rice. coconut milk. mango. sesame seeds
$15.6
Fried rice
bell pepper. carrot. onion. egg
$22.23
Pad Thai
rice noodle. egg. green onion. bean sprout. lime. peanut
$21.84
STICKY RICE
ground pork, chicken, or beef. fried egg. basil
$6.5
Grand Cafe

Grand Cafe

4.2
(10+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Margherita was a lovely size to Share between two children for lunch."
"Rice was not cooked all the way. It was hard."
Margherita
Tomato sauce and cheese.
$23.08
Salmon Bowl
Organic quinoa and brown rice, arugula, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and mango, topped with baked salmon.
$29.16
Greek Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and red onions. topped with feta cheese, served with olive oil and lemon.
$21.9
Tuna Poke Bowl
Brown rice, ahi tuna, avocado, cucumbers, and soy bean tossed with our special spicy sauce, topped with sesame.
$30.81
Tropical Vitality Cafe

Tropical Vitality Cafe

4.7
(100+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"DELICIOUS! Best Salmon, steamed vegies, rice everything was amazing!! Generous serving sizes!! "
"Riccfit Juicebar & Kitchen never disappoints — everything tastes super fresh and made with care. The Vigorous Energy Drink was flavorful, rich, and gave a clean boost without feeling jittery. You can tell the ingredients are real and high quality. The food was perfectly balanced — great flavor, great portions, and healthy! Definitely one of my new go-to spots for energy and clean meals. 💪🏽🔥"
Honey Garlic Chicken
Served with rice, carrots, and brocolli.
$10.99
Smoothies
20oz Of Pure Delicious, All Organic Smoothie. Strawberry Banana, Seamoss Ginger Surprise, Green Excellence , Mixed Berry, and Tropical Healer
$11.62
Salmon Dinner - Honey Garlic
2 x 8oz Salmon Pieces Glazed with honey garlic sauce, Rice with Carrots & Brocolli Includes Large Drink (Serves 2)
$27.13
Lunch Special Options
Your choice of chicken, salmon or steak, or Vegan Veggies w/ rice broccoli & carrots, a fruit bowl and fruit punch or lemon ginger splash. You can substitute your fruit drink and fruit bowl for a Smoothie
$18.03
Sushi Studio

Sushi Studio

Asian Fusion • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 64 min
Farther away
Custom Poke
Your choice of freshest poke ingredients. 2 protein, 4 veggies, 3 toppings, sauce on the side.
$19.86
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna, spicy mayo, sesame oil, nori, rice, vinegar.
$11.51
Salmon Roll
Salmon, nori, rice, vinegar.
$11.42
Yellowtail Roll
Yellowtail, nori, rice, vinegar.
$11.54
RA Sushi

RA Sushi

3.9
(300+)
• Asian Food • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"The crazy monkey roll sushi is FANTASTIC & delicious. I highly recommend that one. "
"How are you ordering from RA but receiving food from Benihana's? Food was not tasteful and the SPICY TUNA ROLL* was not tossed in anything spicy. "
“RA”CKIN’ ROLL
Krab† and cream cheese rolled, lightly tempura battered and topped with guacamole and “RA”ckin’ shrimp; finished with creamy ginger sauce, red tempura bits and togarashi
$19.18
SUSHI FOR 2
Served with: - 2 Uchi no salad Your choice of: - 1 Appetizer - 4 Sushi rolls
$39.17
CHILI SHRIMP ROLL
Krab† and cream cheese rolled and lightly tempura battered, topped with spicy krab† mix, crispy shrimp, cilantro and jalapeño; served with spicy mayo and Sriracha
$20.14
PORK GYOZA
Sautéed Asian potstickers served with ponzu sauce
$9.69
Rice & Bubble Tea

Rice & Bubble Tea

4.3
(60+)
• Bubble Tea • Milk Tea
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"Nice handmade and quality tasting food! The taro boba milk tea was good and the dumplings were very filling!"
"Nothing had great taste. the mango Lassi tasted terrible and nothing like mango Lassi. It had a taste I can't describe, but I can say it was one of the worst drinks I've ever had. Egg drop soup tasted like it may have been made days ago. Fried rice was ok. Nothing was satisfying, and we ended up throwing the drinks out."
Cheese Rangoon (6)
Breaded Chicken Deep-Fried & Glazed w. a Sweet-Tangy Sauce, Topped w. Roasted Sesame Seeds.
$7.95
#29. Sesame Chicken
Thai Iced Tea Made w. Black Tea, Spices, Sweetened Condensed Milk & Chewy Tapioca Pearls.
$13.95
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Tender Roast Pork w. Lo Mein Noodles. Available in Small or Large Sizes.
$10.95
Beef Fried Rice
Crispy Rolls Filled w. Seasoned Vegetables & Wrapped in a Delicate, Golden Pastry.
$8.5
Big Bao

Big Bao

4.7
(10+)
• Korean • Tempura
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 67 min
Farther away
Bao Family Pack
Choose any four bao buns. Must choose four - can choose multiple of the same.
$22.9
Korean Crispy Chicken Bao
Choose steamed bao or crispy bao (must choose one). Katsu chicken tossed in gochujang garlic sauce, pickled veggies, scallions, sesame seeds.
$6.93
Krab Rangoons (4 Pieces)
Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
$7.68
Papamigos

Papamigos

4.5
(1k+)
• Asian Fusion • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"The Mango lemonade is so good, I just wish I could've gotten it without ice. The Birria Quesadilla is very flavorful and the proportion is enough for leftovers. The Dulce de leche cheesecake is rich and has just enough sweetness and its the right amount to share with an extra person. "
"Tried this place for the first time and it did not hit. Queso is expensive and tastes like shrimp. The gringo burrito with ground beef was very plain and greasy. Portions are huge though. If I order from this place again, I'd try the birria. "
Birria Tacos
Mexican Style Beef With Melted Mozzarella, Cilantro/Onion & Birria Oil
$20.32
Birria Quesadilla
Birria Style Quesadilla Mexican Style Beef, Melted Mozzarella Cheese, Cilantro/Onion, & Birria Oil Served with Consome and Limes
$22.47
Butcher Tacos
Carne Asada, Cilantro,Avocado, Queso Fresco, Chipolte Mayo
$20.02
California Burrito
Burrito Rolled w/ Mozzarella Cheese, Mexican Rice, Pinto Beans, Marinated Skirt Steak, French Fries, Queso Fresco, Hot Queso, Avocado, Avocado Salsa, & Sour Cream
$23.71
Cheese Xpress

Cheese Xpress

4.7
(60+)
• Cafe • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 39 min
"The sushi is good and generous in size. If you want wasabi and ginger be sure to ask for them. Prices are great and service friendly "
"Delicious and spicy! Packaged well and still warm."
Margarita (Large 14")
Fresh Italian sauce, mozzarella cheese.
$14.38
Salmon Avocado Roll
Fresh Salmon and Avocado
$10.63
Margarita (Personal 8")
Fresh Italian sauce, mozzarella cheese.
$9.06
Crunchy Roll
Imitation Crab and Avocado, Tempura, Topped With Dynamite (Imitation Crab salad).
$16.01

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