In the diverse and cosmopolitan city of Birmingham, it is only natural that we have several different kinds of cuisines available. Among those, Asian cuisine has been popular for a long time with sushis, ramen, and rice bowls with katsu and other kinds of curries becoming a staple.
For many people, sushi bars are the go-to place for a nice cocktail with finger or chopstick-friendly food. These small bites pack a punch when it comes to taste. And, with Instagram and TikTok making cooking exotic cuisines accessible to everyone, it’s only a matter of grabbing some ingredients from your local Asian grocery shop.
However, if you are looking for a special meal and Japanese cuisine is what you are craving, Birmingham has several great restaurants that are all highly-rated. We took a look at their Google review ratings and ranked them according to the reviews of customers so you can make a choice about where to dine out easily. Here are the eight best Japanese restaurants in Birmingham ranked according to Google reviews:
5. Kyoto Sushi & Grill
One of the most popular Japanese restaurants, this venue has 4.5 stars from 1,400 Google Reviews. This is located in the Arcadian. (Photo - Grafvision - stock.adobe.com) | Grafvision - stock.adobe.com
6. Takumi Japanese Restaurant
This Hurst Street restaurant has 4.5 stars from 385 Google Reviews. It’s a relaxed destination with a contemporary vibe offering sushi, noodles & dumplings, plus beer & sake. (Photo - stockmelnyk - stock.adobe.com) | stockmelnyk - stock.adobe.com
7. Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine
Located on Station Street, this restaurant has 4.3 stars from 261 Google Reviews. (Photo - Google Maps) | google maps
8. Ten Ichi
This Japanese restaurant in Hurst Street has 4.2 stars from 554 Google Reviews. (Photo - sonyakamoz - stock.adobe.com) | sonyakamoz - stock.adobe.com