Amsterdam Japanese & Sushi Restaurants

Top Amsterdam Japanese & Sushi Restaurants

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Ramen-Ya

4.3★★★★★

(5396 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 236, 1012 GK Amsterdam

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Ramen restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Restaurant

Ramen-Ya specializes in Hakata-style ramen in Amsterdam, with rich tonkotsu broth prepared using time-honored techniques. Open daily from noon to 10pm, it is a Japanese ramen spot with a very large review count and an...

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Sapporo Ramen SORA

4.5★★★★★

(1776 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Ceintuurbaan 49, 1072 ET Amsterdam

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Ramen restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Sapporo Ramen SORA in Amsterdam specialises in ramen, including Sapporo-style miso bowls, shoyu, tonkotsu shoyu and spicy mala versions. The menu also includes vegetable ramens and sides like gyoza, edamame and kimchi, making it a...

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ROBO-BAR Asian Grill & Sushi

4.7★★★★★

(4648 reviews)

Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 86, 1017 NM Amsterdam

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Restaurant
Grill
Bar
Bar & grill

ROBO-BAR Asian Grill & Sushi in Amsterdam combines Asian grill dishes, sushi, a bar and a grill format under one roof. It has a large review base and keeps up with guests on Facebook and...

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Takumi Umaimon Chicken Ramen Amsterdam Leidseplein

4.6★★★★★

(3929 reviews)

Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 51, 1017 PW Amsterdam

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Ramen restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Takumi Umaimon Chicken Ramen in Amsterdam Leidseplein specialises in Japanese ramen. It is one of the busier options in the area by review volume, with a large five-star share that points to a strong reputation...

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Mojo Japanese Kitchen

4.2★★★★★

(3915 reviews)

Oosterdokskade 133, 1011 DL Amsterdam

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Japanese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Buffet restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Mojo Japanese Kitchen in Amsterdam serves Japanese and Asian dishes, including sushi, in a buffet format. It is open daily from 1pm to 4pm and 5pm to 10:30pm, with Facebook and Instagram pages.

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CAU Steak Restaurant

4.3★★★★★

(3797 reviews)

Damstraat 5, 1012 JL Amsterdam

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Steak house
Argentinian restaurant
Grill
Lunch restaurant

CAU Steak Restaurant brings Argentine steakhouse cooking to central Amsterdam, with 100% grass-fed, free-roaming Aberdeen Angus beef straight from the Pampas, wet-aged for 30 days. It’s open daily from noon to midnight and works well...

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Ichi-E

4.3★★★★★

(2937 reviews)

Johan Cruijff Boulevard 175, 1101 EJ Amsterdam

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Japanese restaurant
Restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Ichi-E is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and sushi spot on Arena Boulevard in Amsterdam Zuidoost, near the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live. The menu leans on sushi, izakaya-style dining and drinks, and...

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Wagamama

3.9★★★★★

(2740 reviews)

De Ruijterkade 36B, 1012 AA Amsterdam

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Asian restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Korean restaurant

Wagamama in Amsterdam serves a broad Asian menu, with Japanese, Korean and Chinese dishes in a busy casual format.

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Miss Korea BBQ

4.1★★★★★

(2523 reviews)

Albert Cuypstraat 70, 1072 CW Amsterdam

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Korean barbecue restaurant
Asian restaurant
Barbecue restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Korean barbecue spot in Amsterdam serving grilled meats at the table, with Asian and Japanese dishes on the menu. Miss Korea BBQ draws a large review base and is active on Instagram, making it a...

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Fou Fow Ramen

4.4★★★★★

(2465 reviews)

Elandsgracht 2A, 1016 TV Amsterdam

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Ramen restaurant
Asian restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Fou Fow Ramen in Amsterdam serves Japanese ramen and udon, with handmade noodles and light dashi broths. Its website highlights the fresh, balanced flavours behind the udon menu, and the restaurant has a large following...

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Kokusai

4.2★★★★★

(2180 reviews)

Stadstuinen 2, 1181 VT Amstelveen

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Japanese restaurant

Kokusai in Amstelveen is a Japanese restaurant, and the website describes it as a Japanese sushi and grill restaurant. With more than 2,000 Google reviews, it’s a well-established name in the area and also maintains...

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Shiso Asian Fusion

4.1★★★★★

(2157 reviews)

Rembrandtplein 47, 1017 CT Amsterdam

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Sushi restaurant
Asian restaurant
Bar
Cocktail bar

Shiso Asian Fusion in Amsterdam serves sushi and Asian fusion, with an all-you-can-eat focus and a bar-cocktail bar setup.

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How to choose a Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam

Japanese dining here splits into distinct formats: casual izakaya-style spots serving sashimi, gyoza and skewers to share, ramen counters, sushi restaurants taking orders by the piece or in set combos, and small omakase counters where the chef builds a tasting menu on the spot. Decide which format you want before you scroll the listings, since a ramen shop and a ten-seat omakase counter solve completely different evenings out.

The listings above span well beyond the city center, with kitchens in Amsterdam-Noord, Amstelveen and Zaandam alongside more central addresses, so filter by neighborhood rather than assuming everything worth trying sits near Dam Square. Our guide to Amsterdam restaurants beyond the tourist spots covers the same idea across cuisines, and our food tours in Amsterdam guide is useful if you would rather have a guided route take in a few stops for you.

A restaurant's sake list is a reasonable proxy for how seriously it treats the rest of the menu, and the strongest sushi and izakaya spots tend to carry a genuinely wide selection rather than two or three bottles. For more on specific standouts and how the scene here has developed, see our local guide to Amsterdam's Japanese and sushi restaurants.

Questions people ask

What is the difference between omakase and a regular sushi menu?

Omakase means leaving the menu to the chef, typically at a small counter where each course arrives as it is prepared rather than being chosen from a printed list. Amsterdam's omakase counters tend to be intimate, sometimes as few as ten seats, and the menu usually changes monthly across different price tiers rather than fixed a-la-carte pricing.

Is ramen treated as separate from the rest of Japanese cuisine in Amsterdam?

Yes, ramen is generally its own category here, distinct from sushi, izakaya dining and omakase. If ramen specifically is what you are after, search for it separately from the sushi and izakaya listings on this page.

Can I get Japanese food delivered or as takeaway in Amsterdam?

Several sushi restaurants in the listings offer nigiri and rolls to order individually as well as for takeaway and delivery, not only for eating in. Ramen and izakaya dishes travel less well, so check with the kitchen directly if you want a hot dish delivered.

Do I need to book ahead for a Japanese restaurant here?

Counter-style spots, especially omakase restaurants with a handful of seats, fill up fast simply because there is so little room. It is worth calling or booking online ahead for any small-counter restaurant rather than turning up on spec.

What is izakaya-style dining?

Izakaya is a casual, share-plate format built around small dishes meant to be ordered several at a time, such as sashimi, gyoza, grilled skewers, tempura and noodles, usually alongside a sake list. It sits closer to a Japanese equivalent of tapas than to a sit-down sushi dinner.

Are there vegetarian options at Amsterdam's sushi restaurants?

Some sushi restaurants build a vegetarian combo into their set menus alongside more traditional and creative options, so vegetarian diners are not limited to cucumber rolls. Ask when booking or check the menu in advance if you have specific dietary needs, since coverage varies restaurant to restaurant.