Japanese Restaurants in Downtown Redwood City

Sushi rolls and hibachi grill plates of chicken, steak, and shrimp in the small strip at the Maple St end of Broadway.

Sushi and teriyaki counter on Broadway, with chicken and beef teriyaki plates, maki rolls, California rolls, and salmon sashimi for a quick, inexpensive lunch.

Izakaya-style bar whose name means smoke, with shareable Japanese plates off a binchotan grill, smoky cocktails, whisky, and sake. Omakase courses need advance booking.

Sit-down sushi restaurant in Sequoia Station near the Caltrain station, with a long list of rolls, bento boxes, udon, and ramen, plus a generous happy hour.

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen from the San Francisco shop, with a rich, long-simmered pork broth, thin noodles, and chashu, on Theatre Way. Good for a quick, warming bowl.

Intimate kaiseki restaurant on Main Street with a seasonal multi-course Japanese tasting menu that changes monthly. Reservations recommended.

Hibachi chefs cook at the grill tables while the sushi bar handles rolls and sashimi, a crowd-pleaser for birthdays and family dinners across from Courthouse Square.

Couldn't confirm current hours. Call ahead.

Reservation-only omakase near the El Camino end of Broadway: about 17 courses built on dry-aged fish, around $210 with the service charge included, at two evening seatings.

Edomae-style omakase of roughly 20 courses from chef Jason Li, by reservation, in the space Nagai Edomae Sushi left in October 2025.

Michelin-recognized omakase counter on Arguello Street where each piece passes straight from the chef's hands to yours. Seats are scarce, so book well ahead.

Seattle-style teriyaki chain on Theatre Way, next to Timber & Salt, with build-your-own bowls of grilled chicken, steak, salmon, or tofu over rice or noodles, plus egg rolls and potstickers.