Japanese cuisine has a large variety of dishes and is making a place in our country. We can see more and more Japanese restaurants are operating thanks to the Japanese popularised culture and how the foods taste unique and appetising for locals.
In the state of Sabah, you will learn how the locals love to eat in Japanese restaurants and how these restaurants are almost always busy with customers, thus concluding that Japanese food has left a positive mark in the hearts of Sabahan. Are you curious about trying Japanese foods? Are you craving some right now? Then, this article introduces the 10 best Japanese restaurants in Sabah 2024.
Do they just sell sushi in Japanese restaurants?
No. Sushi is one of many foods that is sold in Japanese restaurants. You can eat many other foods in a Japanese restaurant, such as Ramen, Japanese pancakes, Sashimi, Donburi and much more. Sushi, however, is the most common and popular food in this kind of restaurant.
Sashimi, Donburi, Yakitori; so many unfamiliar words. How do I know what food is what?
You can ask a waiter or waitress to assist you in choosing an order from their menu. Don’t be afraid to ask as they will be happy to help you choose the best dish that will satisfy your taste buds.
10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Sabah 2024
1. Sushi King Centre Point
At Sushi King Centre Point, you can get authentic and fresh sushi to your delight. You can also order other dishes if eating sushi alone is not enough for you. You can join its membership program if you love to eat Sushi here. When it’s time for its ‘King Bonanza’ event, you can eat sushi here at a much lower rate. Remember, Sushi King in Centre Point Kota Kinabalu gets busy during lunch and dinner, so it is better for you to book a table with the restaurant first.
Operating Hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: Level 4 No, Centre Point Sabah, Lot P32B, 1, Jalan Centre Point, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-251055
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Sushi-King-748816732152319/
Check Info On Website2. Sushi Zanmai
Sushi Zanmai offers customers with superb tasting sushi and sushi that are also beautifully presented, like an art masterpiece. The restaurant provides convenience as customers can scan the restaurant’s barcode to check and order from its menu without having to call or wait for employees to come and take their orders. Sushi Zanmai is always busy, but don’t worry because employees are quick to handle how busy it gets so everyone can sit and enjoy their sushi.
Operating Hours:
11 am – 9 pm (Monday – Thursday)
11 am – 9:30 pm (Friday – Sunday)
Address: B-78 & B-79, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-275806 & 088-485118
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sushizanmaikk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushizanmaikk/
Refer Info On Website3. Nishiki Restaurant
Nishiki Restaurant has a stunning Japanese interior that makes you feel like you’re eating at a restaurant in Japan. The foods are priced reasonably and come to you in generous portions. You can order many different foods here, such as Ramen, Sushi, the rice set, and more.
Operating Hours:
5 pm – 9:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
12 pm – 9:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Address: 608, Jln Lintas, Taman Iramanis, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-230582
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nishikirestaurant/
4. Aki Sushi
Aki Sushi has a great lively atmosphere for customers to dine in and have a great time with family and friends. There are many foods that customers love to eat in this restaurant. Still, its salmon belly Sashimi, Shaba fish, Shishamo, Shabu Shabu,, as well as salmon volcano roll and mango roll are the most popular. Since the restaurant gets busy 24/7, You should call it first to make a reservation.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: Lot 7, Block A, Lorong Plaza 333, Kobusak, Jalan Pintas, Majukota Commercial Centre, 89500 Penampang, Sabah
Phone No: 010-5074119 & 088-738772
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akisushimalaysia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akisushimalaysia/?hl=en
5. Nagasaki Japanese Restaurant
Inside Nagasaki Japanese restaurant, there are soft lights and a spacious ambience to give customers a comfortable and casual environment to enjoy their food. The restaurant makes all kinds of Japanese cuisine for customers, such as Sashimi, Sushi, Ramen, Soba, rice sets, desserts and much more! Every food is affordable, so you can enjoy delicious food without spending much money. Nagasaki Japanese restaurants get packed all the time, so remember to book a table before coming to the restaurant.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: Lot 3A, DBKK No. 0-3A, Ground Floor Latitude 6, Jalan Lintas By-pass, Taman Bunga Raja (Phase 3 & 4), 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-216623 & 016-8316623
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nagasakijapanese/
6. Sushi Tei
Sushi Tei is a great place to fulfil your Japanese food cravings. You have many different foods and the staff will take care of you expertly. Only the freshest ingredients are used for the foods; thus, their quality is always top-notch. Sushi Tei in Kota Kinabalu is a must-try place for Japanese food.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: G-68, Ground Floor, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 1,, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-485595 & 011-18815595
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://ms-my.facebook.com/sushiteisabah/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Sushiteisabah/
View website7. Wojamama Japanese Restaurant
Wojamama Japanese Restaurant provides you with cost-effective and delicious one-biter sushi in its moving conveyor belt. Just grab a plate, then eat! Moreover, the restaurant has vast food options to choose from, but it’s Bento set and Sushi are always customers’ top favourites.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: 1, Lrg Lintas Square, Taman Southern, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-266757 & 016-8890971
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wojamamajapaneserestaurant/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wojamamajapaneserestaurant/?hl=en
8. Kyoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant
If you know someone who doesn’t fancy Japanese food, bring that person to Kyoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant because I can guarantee the restaurant will make that person, or anyone, instantly love Japanese food. Kyoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant has a wide range of meals, from rice meals to noodles to Bento sets and more.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm (Daily)
Address: Prima Square, Lot 132, Ground Floor, Block 14, Jalan Utara, 90000, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, 90000 Sandakan
Phone No: 089-236318
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyotoSushiJapaneseRestaurant/
9. Sakura Zen
‘This is the best Japanese restaurant in Tawau!’, claimed by many locals in the area as the restaurant only provides quality food and services for its customers. Those who like Japanese food and are on a tight budget should come to Sakura Zen in Tawau.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm (Daily)
Address: Sakura Zen Lot 39-40,1st Floor, TB 15585-1 & 15584-1, Jln Kubota, Kubota Square,91000 Tawau
Phone No: 011-31997789 & 089-769998
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sakura-Zen/100064680143518/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakura_zen_tawau/?hl=en
10. Sushi House
Comfortable environment? Yes. An abundant choice of Japanese foods? Yes. Amazing staff? Yes. Yes. Yes. Sushi House in Tawau provides you with all the positive traits of a good Japanese restaurant. Once you eat here, you’ll want to come back.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm (Daily)
Address: Lot L1, Kubota Sentral, Jalan Chong Thien Vun, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
Phone No: 012-9271621
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://ms-my.facebook.com/sushihousetawau/
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