this is the BEST japanese restaurant you will ever encounter. It honestly feels like home when i'm here. EVERYONE is soooo nice and the food is delicious. Whether you're looking for sushi, fried chicken or steak, soups, desserts, everything is delicious. The overall ambiance is great and i love it there. read more

This review is for a takeout order. So we were craving sushi and my daughter's favorite local is LJ. We ordered online for a pick up. 3 rolls, 2 miso soups (tiny), chicken teriyaki for 1 and a pad Thai. $96. I asked for an itemized receipt but the lady said she didn't have one. I have no idea why I paid so much and it is not ok. My eel roll was not very good: it fell apart so it was just rice and a tiny bit of (hopefully) eel. Pad Thai was just noodles and fried egg. Absolutely no taste. My husband was happy with his chicken teriyaki but that man will eat rocks so he's not a good review source. Honestly, I don't get it. My daughter loves this place. The restaurant was pretty full (it is very small though), very crowded, not cozy, food meh (take out). So?? Confused. read more

Well back in whats become my Favorite for lunch Sushi... I had the lunch special with a special roll and 5 sashimi was really good very fresh. My wife had a lunch special with teriyaki chicken check out the picture she said it was awesome. Please if your local let's support this a great restaurant family owned... read more

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Everything about this place is just amazing. Service was great, food was delicious, and it is right by my home. It was quiet and small just how I like my dinners. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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I first started coming to see Justin 26 years ago when they first opened up here, and it was amazing! Some of the best sushi I'd ever eaten. I joined Yelp and reviewed this place around 14-15 years ago and it was still amazing, I'd long since moved up to Palm Beach and still came down here for sushi once in awhile until I found comparable quality closer to home... Came down to shop at IKEA today and decided to stop by for old time's sake. Sadly, the years have taken their toll. The Davie roll, once a double fisted roll as big as my wrist, was sad and emaciated, nowhere near its former glory. Yukke was super wet, not spicy, and seemed more full of chopped scallions than beef. We got the Little Japan roll and the Super Duper roll, but both were bland and pedestrian, put together on a plate with nothing to tell where one started and the other stopped. Everything seemed rushed, and hastily thrown together, not like the quality and care that used to go into everything here... The service is still top rate, fast, friendly, and efficient. The ambiance is exactly the same, literally the same picture on the wall as long as I can remember, and Justin is still behind the counter putting out product, but no matter how familiar it seems, nothing is what it was. read more

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I was craving sushi for my birthday dinner and after a visit to one of my happy places (IKEA) my Love recommended Little Japan one of his fav sushi spots. Upon entering I was struck with how busy and full of energy this small restaurant was. The owner, Justin, was out visiting tables and I overheard asking about patron's kids, etc so this is clearly a longstanding (26 years Justin mentioned) business with lots of regular customers! I also saw them do a decent amount of takeout while we were there, so consider that if looking for a to go meal! We had the Little Japan Roll, Davie Roll and Super Duper Roll...all were good but I think the Davie Roll was my favorite with its eel and tempura! I would for sure go back again if in the area. read more

Little Japan - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Best Japanese food ever. Been visited for 20 years and is still the best place. Price is cheap and quality is good and consistent Kenny the owner is a nice guy and always welcomes his guests like family. read more

Justin is the only sushi man I trust in this town. Amazing service. Decent pricing and all around great flavors read more

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A taste of spicy goodness in Davie. I usually get take out from Little Japan but today my family wanted to eat in their dining room. At normal dinner time this place is always very busy but we are here right at their dinner opening at 5pm. I ordered the fried gyoza that I dip in soy sauce and conch salad which could have been thinner sliced. The California Roll came on a wooden serving tray with huge slices that tasted fresh. Very good pricing for the sizes. read more

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UPDATED REVIEW: Once again Little Japan did not disappoint. The little restaurant was packed and our take out order was ready on time. Very friendly employees that say hello everytime we walk in and know our names. Ordered my favorite Super Duper Roll and Little Japan Roll, Miso Soup and Fried Gyoza. Big portions at decent prices for the freshest fish in the area. Got an extra side of eel sauce and soy. I use a healthy chunk of wasabi on each large piece of sushi. read more

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This cozy little sushi restaurant is a gem for all those who live near. It's a small restaurant, but what it lacks in size, it makes up with great service and great food. The place is never empty and has many frequent visitors. They also serve Thai, and I just started discovering their sake collection. Perhaps not as expansive as some other places, but they have cold unfiltered sake, which is my favorite. Price is reasonable, and I find myself always wanting to go back. Maybe this weekend. read more

I wish they would rename this restaurant to "Little Korea" and serve only Korean food. Their Korean menu items are much better than their "Japanese" items. This is because the owner/chef "Justin" is Korean. None of the Japanese items I've had here are made correctly. And they are always underwhelming. I understand "Justin" opened this restaurant in a time when Korean food wasn't yet popular in the US, so all Asians had to pretend to be Japanese and open a sushi joint because that's where the money was at. But Korean food is popular enough now, so maybe it's time to go back to your roots? Ambiance is quaint and pleasant. Small casual restaurant with nice decor. read more

Went here for lunch and it was great. The food taste good, the service is quick. The staff is very polite and the restaurant is clean. read more

Little Japan - Pad thai - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

You lost a customer for life. You charged $45.00 for 2 quarts of rice and 2 small egg rolls. We felt so cheated and will NOT return to little Japan because they thought they could really get away with doing so. Please is not the first time for you to lose customers. Also, will let everyone I know what you did. read more

We had Tuna Tataki, Miso soup, and 2 Specialty Rolls. Definitely better than Publix, but I can't say it was one of the best that I've had. Everything lacked flavor, Spicy Mayo was not spicy, and the rolls kept falling apart. But the reason I gave them 3 Stars was because for the price, I guess you can't beat it. Don't think I will be going back. read more

I've been coming here for 20 years, this place is amazing. The owner is so sweet and treats you like family. The sushi is perfect every time. Prices are incredible. This place is and has always been 10/10. read more

The kids love coming here because the food is so good and they love hearing the waitresses say how good they eat. The food is great and the staff is friendly and efficient and it's never too loud, just right. The owner/chef does an amazing job with the food and you call tell it's great quality. We come monthly and we get the same rolls. The Mexican is my favorite! read more

Little Japan - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Got the lunch chicken teriyaki and an order of gyozas. It was bad, the chicken was dry, and overall disappointing.

We were looking for something close by and we honestly had been running out of places to eat (in our minds). We ended up at Little Japan. We had been here once before a while ago, and it wasn't my favorite, so we didn't return for some time. I am a true believer in trying places again - as long as it wasn't a really bad experience. It wasn't. So we went for lunch during the week. My husband & I were shocked they had fountain soda. Yay! Definitely a plus. We started with the Yaki Ita (squid). It was so tender and the sauce was very good. I had the Narutomaki - it was salmon & tofu rolled in cucumber. It was very fresh and refreshing. We also had edamame. It was perfectly cooked and warmed through - I hate mushy edamame or inconsistant temperatures. My husband had a chicken bento (sorry, no photo) and he enjoyed it. All in all - it was a nice experience. We would go back. read more

Little Japan - Yaki ika - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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My favorite! Try the Elaine roll, crispy tuna, little Japan roll, and super duper roll

Love their Crispy rice with tuna. The service is average. It's a little run down. I just go for the food read more

Little Japan - The Best Sushi Spot in Davie Little Japan is hands down our go-to spot for fresh and delicious sushi. We eat here at least twice a month, and when our kids come home from college, it's the first place they want to go--which says a lot about how good it is! The sushi is always incredibly fresh, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented. Whether it's classic rolls, sashimi, or one of their specialty creations, every bite is top quality. The service is always friendly and efficient, making for a consistently great dining experience. If you're looking for amazing sushi in Davie, Little Japan never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

I have been coming here since I was little with my family, this place is probably the best sushi place I've ever had. It is super fresh every time and cheap too. I recommend this place to everyone. Service is also super good and fast. read more

My family has been regulars here for YEARS!!!! We love the food, ambiance, staff so much. I recommend the Justin special hand roll, tuna avocado salad appetizer, super duper roll, and chicken pad Thai read more

Tonight I had an outstanding chirashi sushi from Little Japan - one of the best I've had in a long time. A great variety of very fresh fish, prepared perfectly - including some of the tastiest spicy tuna I've had. And my wife really enjoyed her chicken Pad Thai. We've been ordering from Little Japan since the start of the pandemic. They are consistently excellent. And thanks to Justin (the owner, I think), Vivian, and the rest of the staff for the excellent friendly service! Highly recommended. read more

Little Japan - Chiraahi sushi - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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this place is like going home. I have been going here since I moved to Shenandoah, about 20 years ago and they treat us like family. We love Justin. the Schuetz family read more

Amazing sushi, will definitely be exploring the menu some more! Update: Came in recently again for the lunch special and was blown away by the price, portions, speed, and friendliness of staff. I had the sashimi and Florida roll which has tuna, yellowtail, scallion, avocado, and fish egg outside. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Will be back again soon! read more

Little Japan - Sashimi Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Love the food! Very very good; service is great; love the sushi . But the chicken fire rice little too much oil.. but will go next time

I've never left a review before but after years of coming here, I can honestly say I have never one left there thinking ehh that was good. The food is always amazing with a great atmosphere. read more

In the past month I have been to Little Japan 4 times and I am already thinking about the next time that I go. LJ is a fairly small sushi spot located conveniently on State Rd 84 in Davie. If you have seen my other reviews, you'll know I am a huge sushi lover so I keep my standards pretty high. Little Japan does NOT disappoint! The sushi at LJ is always fresh, and every single roll I have tasted has always been delicious. I am convinced you could point at any random dish on the menu and it would be amazing! This time we ordered and split the regular salmon roll, 2 salmon hand rolls, the little japan special roll, and the volcano roll; all 10/10. The sushi is so delicious that even without any sauces you'd love the flavor. I have also ordered the shrimp shumai, JB Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll in the past, which i too recommend. I will be posting more updates on this place, as I will probably be going back there again soon. Until then, make sure you give this place a try and chase down some quality sushi with any of the delicious Japanese beers they offer. read more

Little Japan - salmon hand roll and Little Japan Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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Little hole in the wall. The food is amazing but th service is not the best. The place is small so be ready to wait or if you are kicking and don't mind sitting at the bar then you are more likely to find a spot. The fact that it is busy is a great sign and totally deserve as the food is good. Parking is super easy as this place is inside a publix and Walgreens Plaza. The dumplings are my favorite out of the entire order. The device wasn't terrible but they are rushing out of the door and I don't really like that. I want to be able to enjoy my food and not feel rushed. I will definitely g back and see if that was just a one time deal ottllr they are always like that. read more

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Took a bite of my entree and pulled a long wrapper out of mouth. They apologized and made me a new meal and the next day I wound up in the ER with food poisoning. read more

Little Japan is a decent Japanese restaurant near 75 west and in a plaza off of 136th. I really need to give you an idea of what decent means. To start, the service was really good. They had three servers servicing about 10 or so tables. And they were all helping out all of the tables. Because of the ratio they were very attentive. We started by ordering a bottle of the unfiltered sake which I really like with sushi. For apps we got the sunomono salad, a mixture of octopus, conch and fake crab and an order of the baby octopus. The baby octopus was delicious. The other salad was okay, but the octopus was not fresh. I couldn't eat the octopus, so I picked it out and ate the rest. When I pointed it out to the waitress they didn't do anything about it. So I had to remove one star from my review for that. I got the impression that they thought I just didn't like octopus. Lol, it's my favorite and I order it at every sushi restaurant I go to which has that salad. We also ordered some stuffed mushrooms which were pretty good. They were almost great with the spicy sauce which came with it. Still, I wouldn't order them again. We ordered rolls for our main course. I got an avocado roll, delicious, spicy tuna roll, also delicious, and a salmon skin roll which I don't think was on the menu, but they made it fresh for me and the way that I like it. They get an extra star for that, which evens out the bad tasting, spoiled octopus. I would probably return to Little Japan, because the rolls were good and the service was good. But definitely won't be having any octopus here, which makes me a little leery of all their other fish. read more

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Nice and quiet on a Sunday evening. Fast friendly service. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced! We spent less than $50 for the two of us with app and dessert before tip, which is pretty much unheard of these days. We can't wait to go back. I could eat the banana tempura every.single.day! read more

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Had eaten here a long time ago and decided to try it again. It turned out to be a really good choice. First I was very surprised when we ordered drinks. Considering how small this place is, we were expecting them to bring out two cans of diet coke. Nope, they have a soda fountain machine, I can't imagine where they are hiding it. It must be a sub compact model. Most importantly, the food. We started with edamame and stir-fried squid. The edamame was so good, I only wish they would have had spicy edamame. The squid, tender and tasty. My wife had a roll that had no rice. All I'm going to say is she didn't even save me a bite. Myself, I had the lunch special "j" chicken stir fry. It came with miso soup, salad, and rice. I ordered with no rice. I was just expecting to see the chicken, the vegetables and the salad. By the way, they were all good. It also came with noodles and some kind of fried potato hash brown. They were good too. The next time we want a light lunch, I'm definitely going here. read more

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Very amazing food people are very nice there and always greeting a go to spot come here for amazing food

Excellent food and service. You will not regret coming here. The best sushi ever. Fresh and tasty. Kudos to the chef. Highly recommend! read more

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Nice little sushi spot! Very affordable. Quick and friendly service! It is usually busy weekend nights, for as long as I can remember, which is a testament to the establishment. read more

Little japan is definitely my top restaurant in the area. Every time I go there i am blown away by the delicious sushi. Today i got 2 rolls to go their Katsu roll (which is a Japanese friend chicken in a sushi roll) and the super duper roll. The food here is not only affordable, it always tastes amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves sushi. I recommend the super duper roll it is amazing. Overall for me this place is a 10/10 because the sushi is great and this place doesn't break the bank. read more

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We love this place and have been coming here for years. The sushi is the absolute best!