I've been here 4 times now and I would have given those other 3 times 5 stars but the last time I went we were there for over 2hours. There was prom that night so I understand a bit of a wait but this was just way too long. Besides the service the food was amazing and the grill was very entertaining. I would come back. read more

Japan West - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

We had a terrible hibachi chef. Young guy, it seemed like this was maybe his first time. Didn't cook the rice right. Undercooked all the meat. Seemed more worried about flirting with the young ladies at our table than cooking right. Cleaned incessantly while he cooked and got water in the food. Literally everything he cooked was terrible. I've been to a lot of hibachi places, this was by far the worst. read more

The scenery was very quiet and relaxing. The food was amazing. The service was great and attentive even to children. Hands down the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to!! read more

One of the best sushi restaurants in Ohio. Highly recommend! We have always enjoyed eating here.

Nice spot in downtown Findlay. Sushi and hibachi options. Friendly staff. Quick service. Food was great and well prepared.

Sapporo + hot sake to open. The Japanese bar snacks were a cool addition. The chopsticks are very cheap. Usually a sign that they "just don't care". I was told this place was opened and owned by Japanese companies for Japanese customers and clients. We shall see. I ordered Anagi, unagi, yellow tail, ebi tempura, California roll closing with AMA Ebi. My favorite. Hoshizaki coolers are a good sign. No Asahi :( Miso was hot with fresh green onion, as it should be. Ebi tempura. Delicious. California with tobiko. Fresh pickled ginger. Excellent. This is REAL Japanese eel. None of tha fake US catfish stuff here. Anago is very strong. Delicious. VERY good sushi! And now for the amaebi. I ate one piece before I remembered to take a picture. Delicious! Not quite the clear fresh I had hoped but it is Findlay, OH. No heads which is disappointing but again, where are we. This is a fantastic place and I will be back soon. read more

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Beautifully decorated inside, pleasant & friendly service, and the best food in town. The chef is fantastic!

Great restaurant with prefect sushi and excellent ramen at a fair price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I suggest going to Tokyo steakhouse instead of Japan west. This place is going down south fast with quality of service and overpriced food Creepy Server asked for more tip which was joke( originally tipped around 15%) We waited for more than hour for food and drinks. Real Japanese restaurant would not ask for more tip. This aint message parlor asking for extra tips. Please educate your servers to be professional read more

I grabbed take out lunch from here and was extremely disappointed. I'm no sushi expert but I can tell good sushi from bad sushi and this was definitely bad sushi. I order a cucumber roll, a pickled radish roll, and a spider roll. None of the ingredients from the rice to the veggies to the crab were fresh. The ginger and wasabi provided even seemed old as they had a brownish coloring to them. I was really disappointed in the quality as this restaurant was recommended to me. The service when picking up was good, though I did have to wait past the pick up time. The staff were friendly and the inside of the restaurant had a good atmosphere. It was well decorated, well lit, but a slightly packed seating. read more

Japan West - Cucumber Roll, Pickled Radish Roll, Spider Roll - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

This hibachi place is the place to go. Not only for the hibachi, but the BEST sushi in Findlay as well. It's always fresh and you know the meat and seafood is never frozen. They always do a great job with the food. Hands down best place in Findlay for a great meal. read more

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They service is polite but understaffed. The sushi is way..... overpriced for what you get and doesn't seem very fresh. The ambiance always leaves me wanting. I so want this place to be a good experience because sushi is my absolute favorite food! I've given this restaurant 3 tries and decided I was done after the 3rd. Just not a great experience for a very pricey meal. read more

There should be a law against how poorly the seafood was prepared! Salmon was dry and done cooking about 10min before it was pulled off the griddle. The scallops made me physically hurt watching them get scorched and needing a scrapper to turn them over. Swordfish tasted more of tuna than anything and dry. No egg in the fried rice is just flat blasphemy and should be enough to shut them down. Needless to say, I couldn't be more disappointed and irritated with the entire experience and priced far too high. The place is the equivalent to going into a McDonald's wanting steak and being charged for lobster while receiving a torn up filet of fish sandwich after ordering a big Mac. read more

Maybe stick with the sushi when eating here, the tempura roll was decent The hibachi on the other hand was not good. Everything lacked flavor even the fried rice, the portions were very small, the service was slow and it's WAY overpriced. read more

Food is ok. Not as flavorful as I would expect. Way to expensive for little Findlay. Not bad but not worth the cost especially if taking more than one person for dinner read more

Was told by Japanese acquaintances that this place was the place to go to in Northwest Ohio, and it is certainly a gem of the place. Had sushi, and Tamago sushi was awesome. The chef told me that they make the egg part at the location, which is not something that many Japanese restaurants do these days. Had a wonderful lunch thanks to the chef. FYI, this place is operated by a Japanese corporation that wanted to provide the region with good quality Japanese food, and I certainly believe it. read more

Always fresh, friendly and amazing! The tables are entertaining and the food is delicious. The sushi is bold and creative while maintaining authenticity! read more

Hands down the best and the only genuine Japanese sushi in Findlay. This is where the Japanese in the area eat. read more

Japan West - Sushi and Kirin beer - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

The sushi roll I had was good and I would recommend the sushi. However the hibachi was terrible, none of it was like any other I have had before. Everything lacked flavor and or was burnt! Way over priced for what it is ! And I'm not being cheap, I have no problem dropping $100 for good quality food! The service was also very slow but I understand that people just don't want to work these days so I do appreciate the people that do come to work and I always tip well. read more

We enjoyed our visit to Japan West. We ordered the combination dishes with steak and shrimp. The chef was very knowledgeable and friendly. The gentleman that greeted us at the door was very nice. The server that seated us was very nice and always kept our glasses full. We will be back soon. read more

I've been enjoying sushi since 1978. I've had it all over the world, including Japan. In my experience, Japan West is among the best I've ever had. Amazingly fresh and perfectly prepare by the master Itamae. read more

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HANDS DOWN THE BEST SUSHI JOINT IN FINDLAY. This place has a great vibe, great servers, and an even better Japanese tasting menu with a street food vibe. If you're in Findlay, go where the Asian people go. Japan West's menu is elaborate, well-tuned, and caters to the adventurous eater. A full sushi menu, but they also have small plate options in a tapas style for tasting. Everything was delicious; we had some sushi staples, but also ventured out and tried some unfamiliar stuff. Flame broiled squid, noodle bowls, and yakitori were all awesome. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place for an experience. They have a hibachi if that's your flavor, but I would recommend the sushi and tasting menus! read more

Went here for date night with my girlfriend, and This dinner was simply wonderful. We had thick udon noddles as an appetizer, a couple of sushi roles, and then a slice of cheesecake, and another desert I cannot remember the name of (pictured). And it was so wonderful. I cannot write enough good things about this food, it was amazing!! read more

Japan West - Desert option - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

This was my first time to Japan West. The waiter was such a sweet soul to us! The menu is very vast and filled with amazing selections! I was in the mood for a warm bowl of ramen that would make me feel full and happy....so miso ramen it was! We were given a bowl of rice snacks and a warm towel to wash our hands with upon seating. The green tea was a really nice matcha blend as well. The spicy tuna roll was a delicious fresh roll that basically melts in your mouth. Will be back again!!! read more

Japan West - Miso Ramen Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

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Located on Main Street, Japan West is wonderfully designed, modern and visually very appealing. We arrived early for dinner during the week, and given the quality experience we had, a bit surprised it was slow, although it was typical winter weather in Findlay. Which is enough to make anyone stay home. The good news, we didn't have trouble finding a place to park. The hibachi grill menu is a bit narrow, but we didn't have any trouble finding enough to choose from. It was a bit more expensive than that awful Japanese steakhouse on Tiffin Avenue, you know the one serves all the starch with bits of protein here and there. It was definitely fun, but the objective was perfectly prepared food rather than a food throwing show. The chicken and steaks were perfect with maybe the most tender steak I have had in years. The vegetables were served al dente and delicious. This is a definite repeat the next time in town. read more

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The best sushi in Findlay! The quality of the fish is top notch and is obviously prepared by someone who knows their craft. It's a fairly small menu, but it's all the best it can be. The atmosphere feels a little more upscale than other sushi restaurants in town, but it isn't stuffy. There are private rooms in the back which is perfect for a small party, in addition to the front dining tables and hibachi tables. I've eaten at Japan Wests with friends, family, and with a Bachelorette party and have enjoyed myself each time. read more

Outstanding Japanese Restaurant. I have been coming here for over 10 years. John and Peter are great and always remember my order. I have been to over 20 other Japanese restaurants, and no other compares to the hospitality or quality of the food. read more

Japan West - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

My husband took me here for my birthday and we were both blown away by the experience! This was the first time I went to Japan West although I've lived in the area for many years and love sushi. I wished I'd tried it sooner! The food was very tasty and so beautifully presented. The service was prompt, courteous, and helpful In describing and recommending dishes. The interior design was fresh, updated, and welcoming. I travel frequently to the East Coast, and I felt as if I were in a fun, elegant sushi bar in Manhattan. For the modest price, the dining experience was definitely upscale. I highly recommend Japan West! read more

They provided me the sour chicken. They changed It for me but it was stil not fresh chicken. What was worse, I told to the owner about this, he said:"Who cares! Thank you and have a good night." I asked for apologize, he was just laughing to me and no reply. The worst attitude I have ever experienced in a restaurant. How could he treat a customer like this?! Totally unacceptable! read more

Japan West - Sour chicken! No apologize. The owner said to me" Who cares, Thank you and good night." - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

I had ramen and sushi. Loved the taste just wish there was more than one small shaved slice of pork in my ramen.

Came in to Japan West to celebrate my birthday. After exploring the traditional Japanese dinner menu, my family decided to try the beef teriyaki & tempura and the tonkatsu & tempura. It was delicious and perfect for those who want to try something new but are afraid that "traditional Japanese" means raw fish. Since it was my birthday, I also got a free pineapple boat with a scoop of Dietsch's green tea ice cream. Great service and wonderful meal! read more

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Here are 5 stars (b/c I couldn't rate any higher) for a staple in Findlay, OH which is truly a testament to a rare seasoned team. @japanwestfindlay is consistently awesome. Ito has done an amazing job managing a team of dedicated talented staff of loyal professionals thought JW's many years of success. #Futomaki was my 1st sushi experience 15+ years ago and still a standard of perfection. Headlined by Tachi's Tamago, seasoned gourd, crab, cu, and sweet pink flecks of heaven all complemented with the most perfect kick your ass wasabi. Fresh salmon and yellowtail and perfectly prepared unagi nigiri. Ate here religiously 8+ years ago and consistently fresh and authentic. Thank you for what you do. read more

Japan West - Futomaki - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

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Japan West (JW) is one of two Japanese restaurants in Findlay, Ohio. My friend has raved about JW since moving to this small town last summer. She enticed us to visit her with a promise to take us to JW. We came to JW for sushi and hibachi. The availability of pickled plum and mint leaf sushi is a sign of authenticity for any Japanese food establishment. My friend has homemade pickled plum in her fridge and even pickled plum-flavored hard candy. Needless to say, she knows her pickled plum, and JW does not fail to disappoint with their roll. Our party of five arrived after rush hour dinner hours on a Saturday night. We had made a reservation, and we were on time. Upon arrival, we weren't greeted by the host for over ten minutes. It was awkward for us to be kept standing at the entrance, so awkward the other restaurant patrons noticed. After ten minutes, a host had us seated at a round table while they cleaned a hibachi grill table. We sat at this table and weren't asked for water or drinks. We were then moved to the grill table, and we waited another 20 minutes before we were offered drink s. The waiter told us they were short-staffed-there were 2 waitstaff and two grill chefs for the entire restaurant. My review is less about the 45 minutes we waited to have our drink orders taken, and more about the quality of the food. Because I could care less about service or wait time, given I've waited for more than 9 hours for a hot dog from Hot Doug's in Chicago. Food: Hibachi: We ordered scallop, shrimp, and teriyaki beef hibachi. D said the scallops were cooked to perfection, among the best he has ever had. The beef was cooked medium rare and to perfection. Tip: It's easier on the chef if you have your meat cooked to the same level of doneness for everyone in your party. Make it easier on your chef-higher quality jokes will ensue and he will let you have his burnt rice if you ask. He may still serve the man in your party first after saying, "Ladies first." Veggies were perfectly grilled to almost caramelization and seasoned well. The rice was clumpy, but an excellent complement to the vegetables (cucumber, carrots, onions), bean sprouts and mushrooms, and meat. Sushi: The pickled plum and mint leaf sushi roll measured up. Not as sour or salty that would turn a pickled plum virgin off, so highly recommended for a non-seafood sushi roll. The Japan West roll (tuna, salmon, eel, octopus) was wrapped in a light green wrap. I understand why it's the house specialty roll. JW is also known for their bidet in the bathroom. I recommend playing with the settings, and starting at lower pressure if you've never had a bidet experience before. Nice touch to the restaurant. Overall: 5 stars for food. 5 stars for our hibachi chef. 0 stars for the wait time. read more

I am really torn on how many stars Japan West really deserves. This is one of those times I wish half stars existed for sure... The ambiance is nice, and probably worth four stars. The restaurant is nice, clean, and quiet. The design of the dining area out front is what you would expect from a typical sushi place, and the hibachi tables are, well, hibachi tables. The food was overall quiet good, but there was one serious miss. The sushi was absolutely delicious. Great rice, super fresh and clean fish, and great rolling technique. The soba noodle soup itself was great, but the tempura shrimp is a terrible idea. I didn't realize it would be in the soup...which kind of destroys the whole idea of tempura. All things considered the food was a four star. The service is where this trip fell apart. The host was also the bartender and waiter...and I'm not sure he should have been doing anything that involved personal interface. He was incredibly hard to catch when we wanted something, and on the rare occasion he stopped to help was downright rude. We will go back for the sushi, but I hope to high heavens to have somebody else as a waiter. read more

What a gem! This is an excellent restaurant! Yellowtail is one of my all time favorites and I've had it at many different Japanese restaurants. I tried it here and it was some of the best I've ever had! The Shoyu Ramen was top notch too. Noodles cooked perfectly and delicious broth. Friendly staff made the experience even better. I will definitely stop in whenever I'm in the area. read more

My husband and I were Visiting from DC for a family event. Read the good reviews and decided to give it a try. Great experience!! Attentive service, very good sushi (rainbow roll was a favorite) and great prices. I suppose I am a bit jaded from DC prices, but the value here was incredible. Findlay is fortunate to have such a gem. read more

The interior of this restaurant is very cool and unique! The sushi was good but the portion was on the small side in my opinion

Inside was nice and clean and our Hibachi chef was very kind. Unfortunately that's the best part of my experience. We were never given hot towels like the other tables and after our two children had been in their high chairs for over 10 minutes the waitress said they needed to take back a high chair as we didn't have a reservation and the party that just arrived did have a reservation and needed the high chair. The spicy tuna roll was more fishy than I have ever eaten anywhere and the price for everything far exceeded the level of food quality and very obviously the service. We were treated as second class because we walked in to an empty restaurant and asked to eat without a reservation, the nerve of us... read more

Top notch sushi, bar none. Always fresh and tasty. Japan West does not have the "specialty rolls", with several different kinds of fish in one roll, because that is not how it is done in Japan, according to the manager, Ito. If looking for something besides sushi, ask for the specialty menu, written in Japanese, that is presented tableside. It lists the favorites of the Japanese clientele. Comparison to other sushi restaurants? Better according to our friends from Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland, who insist on returning there for the consistently fine quality sushi. read more

Passing thru and found this gem! Great sushi, tasty specialty rolls. Also a hibachi place. Nice atmosphere! read more

Japan West - It was so good. I ate it all before I could take a photo# - Japanese Near Me - Findlay, Ohio