Best Japanese Restaurants in Ottawa
Find the best japanese restaurants in Ottawa.
Sansotei Ramen
One of Canada's most famous ramen chains, specializing in authentic Tonkotsu ramen from the Kyushu and Hokkaido regions of Japan. Three Ottawa locations.
Kinton Ramen
National ramen chain offering both piping-hot and refreshing chilled ramen varieties. Located on Elgin Street with another location in Barrhaven.
Taki Ramen
One of the most elegant ramen spots in Ottawa with sleek cement walls, dim lighting, and wooden furniture. Located near Lees LRT station with free parking.
Koichi Ramen
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Koichi Ramen offers fully customizable bowls where you choose your broth, protein, and spice level. Two locations.
Hockey Sushi
Kanata's go-to all-you-can-eat sushi spot. Order fresh-made nigiri, rolls, tempura, and hot dishes right to your table — no steam trays, just continuous rounds until you're full.
Shinka Sushi Bar
A hidden gem on Sheffield Road with some of the freshest fish in Ottawa. Small, intimate dining room with premium-quality sushi. Reservations strongly recommended. Open Wed-Sun only.
J:unique Kitchen
A Vancouver-style sushi spot on Cooper Street with creative rolls and expertly crafted nigiri. Dinner only, closed Mondays. One of Ottawa's most acclaimed sushi restaurants.
TOMO Restaurant
Ottawa's premier omakase experience in the ByWard Market. Chef Hikaru Yokoyama serves a 16-course experience featuring premium sashimi, ten pieces of nigiri, A5 Japanese Wagyu, and more. A decade-long ByWard Market staple.
Ramen Isshin
Authentic Japanese ramen bar on Bank Street in the Glebe. Modern interior with open kitchen that replicates the feel of ramen shops in Japan.
Izakaya Shingen
Authentic Japanese izakaya in Centretown featuring traditional small plates and drinks for sharing, with great weekday happy hour until 7pm.
Haru Izakaya
Gatineau Japanese izakaya on Chemin de la Savane — sushi, sashimi, hot & cold tapas, signature "pizza sushi," and poke with vegan and gluten-free options.
Hokkaido Sushi
The go-to all-you-can-eat sushi spot in ByWard Market. Order fresh nigiri, rolls, sashimi, and hot Japanese dishes straight to your table at lunch or dinner.
Nagi Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushi in Orléans by Chef Moriyuki Hiroha, who spent 30+ years at C'est Japon à Suisha. Fresh, authentic sushi crafted with decades of experience. Open Tue-Sat.
Sushi Kan
One of Ottawa's best all-you-can-eat sushi spots with multiple locations. Good variety, fair prices, and consistent quality. The AYCE menu covers sushi, rolls, and cooked dishes.