Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Exeter

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Wagamama
Wagamama
90/100 (3082 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Edamame Beans Topped with Garlic and Chilli
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Bibimbap
Steak and Prawn Yakisoba
Chicken Katsu Curry
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Salad
Dumplings
Chicken Yakitori
Bibimbap
Salad
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Fish
Cake
Chili
Steamed Buns
Pork
Soup
Duck
Ginger Chicken Udon
Udon
Tofu
Banana Katsu
Gyoza
Teriyaki
Tantanmen Beef Brisket Ramen
Pork Belly
Pad Thai
Shirodashi Ramen
Beer
Curry
Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake
Salted caramel cheesecake
Prawns
Yasai Yaki Soba
Yasai Teppanyaki
Kimchi
Raisukaree with Prawns & Rice
Fried Duck Gyoza
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Chicken Teriyaki Don Buri
Noodle
Juice & Smoothies
EBI Katsu Prawns
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Tempura
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"We visited Wagamama in Exeter, for the first time in their chain. I told our Greeter that I am allergic to shellfish and intolerant to heat of any..."
Beverley Tree
"Well!! I went to Wagamama in Bath...seems like a hundred years ago....but didn't enjoy it and have never been back. But now I am so glad I did. This..."
Colin Baker
"Wagamama Exeter you are blinking brilliant!!! Atmosphere throughout the restaurant was buzzing with food excitement, happy faces on every..."
James Lowe
"Great food good location, menu was limited but we visited late on Sunday evening. Will definitely be..."
Chris Madre
"Tasty food and quick service but too fastfood-ish atmosphere for the price. I also liked that you can pay with a QR-Code and your table..."
Jan N
"I came from London to Exeter for my university and I wanted to quickly grab some lunch on Friday before my journey back to London. I was greeted by a..."
Musa Ozil
"This was the first time myself and my girlfriend had eaten here. Our friend took us as he recommended it and couldn't believe we had never been to a..."
Grant Ashton
"Food was fantastic. Expect a wait outside until a table becomes free.... the food is that good. Staff were super helpful. Room was very loud......"
Vee Rowe
"Superb food and quick service. We had a selection of prawn starters and bang bang cauliflower to start, all delicious. Tofu Pad Thai for mains and..."
Kevin Costello
"We didn't wait long for a table (you don't book, you just show up). Food arrived quickly, but my friend's ramen didn't appear and after querying, it..."
Sam E
"Had brilliant Father's day meal. Got there for 12pm and walked straight in, no wait for table. Server was very attentive, everything arrived promptly..."
Michaela Williams
"Apart from the food being exactly what we wanted, We were super happy to have Anya as our waiter tonight. Despite the busy-ness of the evening she..."
Aphra Walters
"Never been before today. Was a fantastic experience. We will go again, very impressed...."
Henry Havenhand
"The service is great! If you're happy with food coming out randomly (which we totally are) it's a great place for lunch or casual evening meal...."
Christine
"Anya was a friendly, attentive and helpful server! Had a wonderful experience, will be back!..."
Ruby Smith
"it was very busy when my partner and I got dinner here tonight, but we still got a table, were served, and received our food very quickly. The..."
Charlotte Gatehouse
"lovely restaurant, the food is really amazing if you haven't eaten food like this before i promise you, you’ll find something you love 🙏 the..."
eclipse
"Customer service was polite, quick. Food was outstanding and very reasonably priced. For speed, very flavoursome food what else can you ask..."
Stuart Pitts
Eat The Bird
Eat The Bird
88/100 (2971 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Fast Food
Korean
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
chilli burger
Chicken Wings
Beef
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Louisiana Fries
Left Buffalo Wings Right Chicktator
Wings
Korean BBQ Wings with Kimchi
Burger and fries
Lemonade
Brie
Dirty Burger
Kimchi
Poutine Fries
Fried
Vanilla Malt
Chicken Burger
Gluten Free Chicken Burger and Chips
Poutine
Vegan Burger
Double Dip Chicken Burger with Cheese and Bacon
Chicken Sandwich
Dirty Mac and Cheese
Chicken Wings
Burger
Kiev Fries
Beefy Boy Burger and Kyiv Fries
Pulled Pork
Hot Boneless Chicken Bites
Milkshake
Hamburger
Beer
Sit down
Fast food
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were staying near to Exeter for the week and decided to head in to the city. We found Eat the Bird online and booked it straight away!! Amazing..."
Rachael Russell
"I know chicken is Eat The Bird’s main dish, their beef burgers are the best we’ve had! The chicken burgers are awesome too, and I love that they..."
Teri-Ann Saywell
"Absolutely amazing service, wait time was a little long but the staff kept us in the loop and even offered a free round of drinks. food was top..."
Daryl Brown
"Absolutely love eating here! The food is fantastic, great flavours, really good choice and tastes amazing. Also recommend the milkshakes. The..."
Ben Ware
"What can I say except wow…absolutely amazing food. Between the mac and cheese, the double dip burger, Louisiana chicken fries , the beefy boy..."
Kayleigh Greening
"Seen these guys online and at wing festivals so while I was in Exeter I had to give them a try. Went for buffalo chicken wings, Cheesy louisiana..."
Mark Biggs
"I've been to various restaurants that pride themselves in trendy underdog style and good chicken, Chick'n'Sours (London), Hub Box (Plymouth), Kickin'..."
Maciej Koszanski
"Amazing Korean chicken burger with deep fried pickles. Quality local cider. Good music and great service. Whats not to love. Great little..."
Tim Collings
"Came across these guys at Bristol wingfest 22 loved it since then we have been meaning to travel from Southampton to try more of the food and WOW..."
John Milner
"Popped in for some lunch after hearing a lot of hype around Eat the Bird, the hype was more than justified! The food is next level the menu is full..."
benjamin wells
"Amazing first time here, incredible food, great staff! Lots of options and really reasonable price. Will be coming..."
NOMAD
"Food was delicious, service was great and those Kyiv fries… wow! Truly a hidden gem in..."
Sara
"I walked by this restaurant on a Friday evening. The waitresses were kind and helpful at any time. I ordered the burguer under their recommendation..."
Miguel Muñoz Muñoz
"Ate at the Exeter and Cardiff branches, both of which had phenomenal food and service. In this instance we had ordered our food and we're waiting for..."
0WA
"We had a lovely meal for my friends birthday. Bella in Taunton was absolutely amazing !! friendly helpful and nothing was too much to ask. She was..."
Sarah Matthews
"The would have been 5 stars if it was hotter (temperature), it was warm enough to eat and very tasty. I had the chilli burger and fries specials and..."
Gary O'Brien
"Visited today for the first time on business. The food was unreal, probably ordered a bit too much food as the portions were big but highly..."
Tom H
Goto Japanese Restaurant
Goto Japanese Restaurant
87/100 (1477 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Vegan Options
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Nigeria Aubergine
Beef
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Dumplings and Sushi
Laksa
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
Miso Soup
Chicken Kara Age
Edamame
Fish
Soup
Crab
Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi
Tuna
Mackerel
Chicken Katsu
Salmon
Mango Roll
chicken teriyaki
Nigiri
Fish Soup
Vegetarian Ramen
Tofu
Sashimi Platter
Fresh Sushi
Seafood Ramen
Soft Shell Crab
Curry
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Japanese Beer
Crab Roll
Prawns
Tonkotsu Ramen
Grilled Chicken Thigh with Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Chicken
Gyoza Chicken Dumpleing
Tempura
Grilled Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce
Noodle
Bento (Lunch Box)
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great hidden gem. Very good food but the true star attraction is the staff, they are very friendly and efficient. Family friendly and very..."
Paul Critter Reid
"Amazing food and beautifully presented. Very welcoming ans friendly staff. Food was delicious. Better then other sushi I have had at other places. I..."
Amber Freya
"Always stunning. The wasabi steak is one of the finest things I've ever had. Frequent customer for the warm welcome, beautiful food, and high..."
Sam Price
"We had Wade and I can’t say enough wonderful things about his service and the awesome food!!! Come try this place it’s..."
Carrie Hyatt Hulsey
"Great menu, excellent price and friendly staff. Will definitely be going..."
Rich McGill
"Just been and loved the food & the service was so good. Would definitely recommend this..."
Bernadette Smith
"Awesome food. Great service. Love this place. The red ginger is..."
Kris Darling
"Great food and..."
Kate Phillips
"It is awesome with really awesome food and great staff. I loooooove its Charamisu!! It's a MUST..."
Rhoda Chan
"Amazing restaurant, I love it so much that it is my absolute favourite..."
Gudrun Lilja Riggs
"Exceptional food, lovely staff, my favourite place to..."
Lucy Finlay
"I had a Tendon and the taste was exactly what I wanted!! I would go every week if I lived..."
Mami Ichi
"It’d be better to make a reservation as they are usually quite full. I was lucky to get a seat without making reservation but the dining time was..."
Karlye Chan
"Amazing restaurant. Incredible service and a great atmosphere! We truly recommend you to come here in Exeter. We ordered sushi and sashimi rice bowl..."
Camila Gómez Parra
"It was the first time I really tried japanese food. I have to say, I love it. Particularly like this little place in exeter. It felt authentic. For a..."
Marina Krywalski
"Buzzing atmosphere, incredible food, but everything served all at once, so sushi we wanted to take our time over, savour and enjoy ariived at the..."
Kathryn Holdsworth
"Very tasty and fresh, but portions are very..."
Kate G
"Absolutely delicious!! I had a lovely vegan lunch and my friend a non vegan one. Pictured is the vegetarian ramen which is also vegan (really nice,..."
Emily JC
"My first sushi at a Japanese restaurant. I wish I could give this restaurant more stars. Do not be put off by its location or the small building...."
Emma Seddon
"Goto is a great little Japanese restaurant, I think probably the best in Exeter although there's 1 more I still have to try. I went here for a nice..."
Richard Letchford
"We visited this great sushi place in Plymouth a few years ago, and always spoke about going back but never got round to it.. then we found out..."
Jenny P
"We had a lovely meal at Goto tonight. Miso aubergine starter, mackerel sashimi and spicy California rolls were the highlights but everything was..."
Alistair Brown
"This is a must-visit restaurant in Exeter, and I honestly cannot wait to come back. I studied in Japan for 12 months and this is certainly on the..."
Nick Farley
"First visit but hopefully not the last. Only takeaway this time but a wonderful taster for a repeat visit and dining in so able to enjoy more of the..."
matthew duree
"what can i say… incredible! best sushi we’ve ever had, got about 6 dishes that added up to around £45.. tipped £5 so 50 all in. the service was..."
Lee Saunders
"Unassuming on the exterior - you would probably just walk past if you didn't know better ........ don't let this put you off, the food is well worth..."
Andy Sidnell
"Delicious food, Reasonable..."
钱晨
"Goto is almost a hidden jem.. right at the bottom of town, but soo worth the wander down... one of the best Sushi restaurants I have been to.. super..."
T Jumunjy
"I was starting to think I would never find a proper Japanese restaurant in Exeter until I found out Goto had opened here. They serve delicious sushi..."
Diogo Teles
"Excellent value and really delicious authentic Japanese food. Would highly..."
Rokas Girdvainis
"I've been waiting for so long for an authentic Japanese restaurant to open in Exeter. I lived in Japan so I know that wagamamas is NOT authentic and..."
Paula McDonald
Steaks N Sushi
Steaks N Sushi
86/100 (2208 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pork Gyoza
Fish
Deep Fried Pork Steak with Japanese Curry Sauce
Sashimi
Dumplings
Slides Beef Rice Bowl
Gyoza
Crab
Crab & Prawn Sushi
Sushi platter
Scallops
King Prawn Yaki
bento
Tuna
Wasabi Chips and Seaweed Salad
sake
Salmon
Selection of Available Sushi
Fish Soup
Nabemono Japanese One Pot Seafood
California Roll
Ramen
Miso Soup
Curry
Hot Pot
Soup
Salmon Sashimi
Prawns
Maki
Sticky Rice
Hot Pot
Nigiri
Green Tea Ice Cream
Tempura
Tasting Menu
King Prawn Tempura
Ramen
Teriyaki
Noodle
Tempura Prawns
California Roll
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We are so glad we picked Steaks N Sushi to celebrate our 5 year anniversary! The atmosphere was just right and the service was lovely but the food..."
Christine Goehner
"Amazing food and fast, friendly service. I think it’s our new favourite restaurant in Exeter! Also good value for money and lots of choice on the..."
Esther Cole
"Had lunch here for my daughter's birthday and it was absolutely lovely. The food was delicious (sushi platter was great, and the agedashi tofu was..."
Rebecca Walker
"Delicious food made and presented with care. Balanced and tasty flavour with plenty of choice. Great service. Would..."
Andrew Stephenson
"Had a very delicious meal here and very reasonably priced for the quality. I chose a set meal and enjoyed ramen noodles in vegetable broth - Tonkotsu..."
Rose Ball
"The best sushi I have ever had. The salmon teriyaki rice bowl was delicious too. Service was great and the place has a real authentic feel to it...."
Kim Blakey
"Was craving Japanese food while on holiday and I am happy I found this place. The food here is amazing and I recommend the exeter sushi which is..."
Kieran Yong
"An absolute gem for really authentic, fresh, delicious sushi and we’re so glad we found this place on Google! The food quality here is up there..."
lynsey
"Have been there twice and will come again. Tasty and fresh food, good..."
Kate G
"The food was fantastic. Didn't know exactly what I wanted but the chef came over and asked what I wanted, and explained not sure. So I ordered a..."
Dawn Leworthy
Yo! Exeter
Yo! Exeter
79/100 (2816 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast Food
Sushi
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Soup
Noodle
Spicy Tuna Roll
Maki
Shrimp
Japanese Fried Chicken
Tempura
Nigiri
Beef
Chicken Katsu Curry
Tataki
Tofu
Dragon Roll
Ramen
Fried
Chicken Gyoza
Fish
Teriyaki
Dumplings
Chocolate Mochi
Sashimi
Sushi Rolls
Salad
Beef Teriyaki
Pork
Crab
Dessert Platter
sushi
Duck
Spicy Seafood Ramen
chicken teriyaki
Tuna
Pumpkin Katsu Curry
Salmon
Tofu Katsu Curry
Prawn Katsu
Fish Soup
Crunchy Prawn Roll
Salmon and Tuna Sharer
Salad
Edamame
Curry
Tataki
Albacore
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Staff were great, arrived 15 mins early and were very accommodating. Although the comment on the booking wasn’t honoured even though the table..."
Jake Stentiford
"Totally brilliant. Visiting here regularly is on our bucket list. Korean chicken among the many outstanding dishes our table tried. Highly..."
Sam Elliott-Smith
"Quiet Monday night, service and food were quick. Nice food enjoyed what I had no..."
S Barker
"After visiting Yo! Swindon I wanted to share the experience with my mum. Car parks nearby or bus stop within easy walking distance. Greeted and..."
Joleen Layman
"Brilliant food excellent service very helpful with allergies. Such an experience and not badly priced. Food comes around on a belt. Got to be quick..."
David Smith87
"Really enjoyed it. Pricey. Small amount of meat. Good..."
Mr lee
"Fun dining experience, clean, and good chefs. Has become one of my favourite dining spots due to quick service and good selection of dishes. Very..."
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"Took my step-daughter here for our first time ever today. Can absolutely say that we enjoyed every dish we had. We will definitely be coming back..."
Rebecca Vale
"Went here yesterday with some friends and the hospitality we experienced was the best I've seen in Exeter, the young waitresses were truly amazing to..."
Andrew Newton
"Went to the Exeter restaurant today and even though I was on my own I had a great experience. The food was lovely and although the conveyor belt..."
Alexandra Macfarlane
"Never came here before and wow! What a cool experience! Definitely would come here..."
Jodie Dougal
"Food was OK and the staff very helpful to a sushi newby like..."
Tim Miles
"The food at Yo sushi was unbelievable! There is so much variety too it isnt actually just sushi theres alot on the menu which is delicious! And not..."
Gemma Gillard
Chow Asian Kitchen
Chow Asian Kitchen
70/100 (424 ratings)
Restaurants
Malaysian
Fast food
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Chinese
Malaysian
Fast Food
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Noodles with Curry Katsu
Noodle
Fast food
Japanese
Malaysian
Fast food
Sushi
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I have been here around June time as I was on my way to England from Wales. The lady was very nice and very helpful and the food was very affordable...."
Kinga Borycka
"Tasty food and much better than your usual service station selection. Only downside is the price which is admittedly a little steep. If the meals..."
Crinkle Chips
"Great place,very tasty looking food with efficient service.Also is open late too but in google maps opening times are..."
googleuser 1
"Went in with a good size order (11 mains plus 4 sides). The staff although stretched were polite and courteous. Order was accurate and hot, what more..."
Wayne cook
"Sadly there are no sushi places in cornwall, well there was one but it shut down. So was very happy to find chow when we stopped at Exeter..."
simon phillips
"Every other Sunday, I get the chicken katsu curry, large with noodles instead of rice. It is the actual G! I love this place so much, the food is..."
Amine (Nami)
"Stopped at Exeter Services and it was quite a surprise. We had Katsu curry and green Thai curry and it was good. Much better than the usual service..."
Andrew Harris
"Mmmm, enjoyed this a lot! It's good to see that decent food is finally starting to become a thing at motorway services. I had the veggie udon noodle..."
Roy Doyle
"Love the katsu chicken however it is a little pricey but that's a service station rate. I would hope that this franchise opens in towns and city's..."
Ali-Abbas Hussain
"Best katsu I've had so far. Sometimes the chicken is dry and hard which they need to work on. But over all its a good eat...."
The Gooserider
"Very friendly staff, great food - even better katsu..."
George Halse