The 30 Best Japanese restaurant in Reading

“Ordered the chicken Katsu Woke egg noodle, was very tasty and filling. Loved the katsu chicken taste! Will order from it again”

“It’s what you would expect from a 5-star experience! When we walked in, we had a lovely welcome from the staff, and proceeded to our table. They were extremely patient and friendly, giving a lovely atmosphere. We had lovely service from Tia and another member of staff (I don’t remember the name of her, apologies). My family decided to order the “As Good As It Gets” Set, with a side of gyoza; the food tasted fresh, delectable, and reasonably seasoned! P.S. The pictures don’t look the best because I looked forward to eating it! Apologies!”

“Chicken katsu curry was fresh, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Rice was perfectly cooked, service was great, staff were kind. It has a spacious dine-in area.”

“Jubi Pan Asian has been a lovely experience. The food was simply fantastic and perfectly made. The best sushi I have had in a while. I recommend the katsu curry - it is nothing short of divine. I will be ordering again. Thank you for such excellent food.”

“As an Asian who frequently travels to Japan, this was the most authentic Japanese meal I've had in the UK. Their ramen had seasoned bamboo shoots, and the pork was traditional and pan-fried, so I was very satisfied. The salmon sushi roll was excellent, and the portions were generous.”

“Had a lovely meal at Kazan in Oxford! We tried the octopus and tuna sashimi, seafood gyoza, takoyaki balls, dragon roll sushi, and duck ramen – everything was really fresh and tasty. Service was quick and the staff were super friendly. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes next time. Definitely recommend giving this place a go!”

“Sushi Janie made fresh every day.”

“We took our kids to the sushi shop last weekend, and it was such a pleasant surprise! The staff were welcoming and very accommodating with our children’s preferences. We ordered a mix of sushi rolls, bento boxes, and even miso soup—and everything was delicious. The bento boxes were well-portioned and perfect for a family dinner. The place was clean, service was quick, and the prices were very fair for the quality. We’ll definitely be making this a regular family dinner spot.”

“Quite shocked how massive portions are served, was expecting way less and to be fair, this is very pleasant surprise! Delicious food and drinks, offering colorful palette of options. Nicely done indoor seating, outdoor area with overhead heaters keeping you warm if needed. Staff very friendly, polite and helpful. Prices decent. Will be happy to come back again soon!”

“An absolute gem of a spot, authentic in terms of food and atmosphere. A good variety of halal/veg options as well. The roast duck was especially good, perfectly cooked with a nice crispy skin. Highly recommend. I'm looking forward to being back soon.”

“We got a take away as we were feeling lazy and as a friend had recommended Haka we gave it a try. We had a mix of bits and loved everything we got, we ordered three rice and were surprised to find that they give big portions of rice rather than the small ones some restaurants do. We’ll be going back as we enjoyed the food and the quick turn around time too - about 10/15 minutes. Be warned you have to pay with cash so make sure to take some.”

“Brilliant, staff were amazing, atmosphere was great and food was 10/10. I have to say though, the strawberry matcha latte is below average (3/10), the jam is fresh (which is great in concept) but it doesn’t mix in with the rest of the drink making it bland. Overall would definitely recommend.”

“Lovely staff. Well trained, humorous and surprised to see them genuinely put effort in. Food was clean and quick. I’d give the K dog a miss next time but everything else was on point. Would come back simply for the service. And they haven’t even made themselves one of the places that automatically adds service charge - fair play.”

“This is by far my favourite place to eat in Bracknell! Their food is always absolutely fantastic and always consistent with the flavours every time I go in. Everything cooked fresh and you can really taste the difference. They'll even adjust things to your needs. Everyone I've introduced here has said it's the best they've had in a long time. Perfect portion sizes too. Amazing staff too, always so accommodating and friendly. They deserve double the amount of stars. Never disappoint. 100/10!”

“Good value for money. The tables outside were a bit sticky. Loved my sushi. Not excellent, but fitting the price.”

“I recently visited Itsu, a Japanese restaurant located on Broad Street in Reading, and had an exceptional dining experience. As someone trying Japanese cuisine for the first time, I was thoroughly impressed. We ordered the Veggie Dragon Balls and Korean Stir Fry Noodles, both of which were delicious and beautifully presented. The ambience of the eatery was inviting and comfortable, creating a perfect setting for a relaxed meal. The service was outstanding; the staff were friendly and attentive, offering excellent suggestions that truly enhanced our dining experience. The recommendations provided by our server were spot on, making our meal even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the quality of the sauces, particularly the Soy Sauce Teriyaki, which added a delightful flavor to the dishes. The attention to detail and the high quality of the ingredients used in the food were evident in every bite. Overall, our visit to Itsu was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Japanese cuisine. The combination of great food, superb service, and a pleasant atmosphere makes Itsu a must-visit restaurant in Reading.”

“Amazing place to get sushi that's good value and delicious, if you want to eat in there's seats looking at the canal below and seats looking over the high street. Staff are friendly and theres good food options, highly recommend to anyone who likes Korean food”

“We use Oriental 5 6 times a year. They are very nice people and the food is excellent.”

“Here’s a natural sounding five star review you can post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience at Wagamamas. The food was fresh and came out quickly, but what really made the visit stand out was the host Darren. He was friendly from the moment I walked in and genuinely made the whole experience feel welcoming. Little things like checking in, making sure everything was alright and just being easy to talk to made a big difference. You can tell he actually enjoys what he does. Overall a really smooth visit and I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“Had a Chilli chicken with noodles and was totally happy with it, tasted great and the service was nice and really fast. Great place for a quick lunch.”

“Amazing, delicious sushi at low prices. Beautifully decorated, with a calm atmosphere. I got a salmon platter, which gave me a delightful variety of different types of sushi to try - I definitely recommend this option if you're looking to try a few different styles. The seaweed salad was refreshing and delicious. The strawberry mochi was not my favorite, but not bad. The waitress was very friendly and patient as I took a while to decide. I'd love to come here again.”

“It was so fresh and delicious that I already returned twice. Unbelievably soft and smooth fresh fish with excellent quality vegetables and tasty rice. Rolled to perfection. Delightful salad adds to flavour if you fancy a side. Friendly and chatty staff. Overall great experience. I'd recommend that you try.”

“this place has great service, some of the nicest employees I have ever met with fast and quick, the food tasted amazing, the employees were kind and helpful with ordering too, A great restaurant highly recommend!”

“Outstanding! I have been ordering from Go Sing for almost 25 years. Our family loves their Chinese food. No other Chinese restaurant in Reading compares. Thank you!”

“The best and freshest Sushi in town!”

“I ordered and they had fantastic food and the service was excellent. Thank you ☺️”

“Whenever I go to Oxford, I love eating here. The place is pleasant, with a super quiet and contemporary second floor with a wonderful view of the street. The food, although the quantity has decreased, is still hot and tasty. On my last visit, I found the variety of drinks to be quite limited, but that's okay.”

“Tried rice bowls, comes very hot and yummy. Even the small one is filling. We were visiting oxford for a day and we were able to eat, drink from free water (always a plus), and charge our phones. Travel friendly. Also Muslims and vegans can come, they have suitable options.”

“Itsu never stops to deliver good food, really like to go to them, I have visited a few of their locations in the last few years, everytime I go the food is very fresh and served quickly, only took us a few minutes to order and less 10 minutes later the food was there, very good sushi and sashimi, we tried the miso soup too, please stop to any of their locations to have a quick and easy sushi experience , staff members are very friendly and the prices are great to, please check the pictures !”