Craving sushi in Lahore? Lahore’s food scene gets an authentic oriental touch from several amazing Japanese eateries serving everything from tempuras to teppanyaki, maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, sushi and more. Hungry yet? Well, here are some of the best Japanese restaurants in Lahore where you can satiate your cravings for Japanese seafood.
Restaurants Serving Japanese Cuisine in Lahore
If you want to savour authentic Japanese food in Lahore, then these restaurants are where you should head to:
- Fujiyama
- Sakura
- Gai’a
- Wasabi
- Sumo
- Bamboo Union
- Asian Aroma
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Fujiyama
First up, we have Fujiyama, located in Avari, Lahore. It serves some of the best Japanese food in Lahore and is particularly known for serving the best sushi in an amazing ambience. While the interior uses bamboo and wooden accents to create a cosy and elegant environment, the mood is set with a view of the midnight blue pool area that can be witnessed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s the perfect backdrop to a delicious meal. Fujiyama Lahore also offers two separate dining rooms for parties and private gatherings.
While live cooking can be enjoyed at one of the two Teppanyaki counters, the menu also contains sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls, along with a range of teriyaki options. You can choose to order à la carte or go with any of the set menus that Fujiyama has on offer, which include soups, starters, mains, and desserts. The dishes worth ordering here are Prawn Tempura, Maki California Rolls, and Teppanyaki (either with chicken or beef).
Timings: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Lunch), 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Dinner)
Location: Avari Lahore, 87, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Mall Road
Contact: 042-36366366, 042-111-282-747
Sakura
If you’re looking for sushi buffets in Lahore, Sakura is the place to be. A poolside All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Night is organised by the PC Hotel in Lahore over the weekends. If you’re going on any other night, Sakura offers an à la carte menu. While the poolside dining experience is in a league of its own, a live Teppanyaki counter and a Mocktails bar greet diners on weekdays.
In terms of the menu, the Dobin Mushi soup, Negimayaki, and Edamame are a few starters worth a try. Popular mains include Grilled Lobster with Truffle Yaki, Yaki Soba noodles, as well as chicken and salmon teriyaki. If you visit on the weekends, the sushi buffet offers a range of tempuras, maki rolls, teppanyaki, and sushi.
Timings: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Lunch), 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Dinner and Weekend Buffet)
Location: PC Hotel, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Mall Road
Contact: 042-111-505-505
Gai’a
Offering modern Japanese cuisine in Lahore, Gai’a is a fine dining restaurant that excels at food, service, and ambience. The All-You-Can-Eat Monday Maki Mania is a highlight of the eatery, but the brunch, lunch, and dinner menus are worth making a reservation as well. Gai’a also offers two private dining areas, known as The Private Mezzanine and The Dining Crown, which can seat up to 40 to 45 guests respectively.
The best sellers on the menu at Gai’a are Rock Shrimp Tempura, Seared Salmon Tataki, Miso Black Cod, Beef with Three Mushrooms, Gai’a Dark Chocolate Torte, and New York Cheesecake. However, the sushi here gives good competition to other Japanese restaurants in Lahore. The menu also contains an assortment of nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls to tantalise your taste buds with Japanese flavours.
Timings: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Lunch), 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM (Dinner)
Location: 36 CC, Commercial Area, Sector C, Phase 5, DHA
Contact: 0300-0453737
Wasabi
Bringing authentic Japanese flavours to Lahore, Wasabi is loved by its patrons, so much so, that it has not one, but two branches in the city. This Japanese eatery is most popular for its cooked sushi varieties but has a lot more to offer. The simple wooden décor hides some complex flavours within if you know just what to order here.
From a range of starters, soups, salads and tempuras, to sushi rolls and stir-fries, Wasabi’s menu is versatile and delicious. If you want to have the best sushi in Lahore, one option is to order any of the sushi platters that the eatery has to offer, including Wasabi Sushi Platters, Wasabi Special Platters, Cooked Sushi Platters, Super Salmon, California Dream, Salmon Lovers, Sunset, Sunrise, and Cool Mixed Rolls.
Timings: 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Plaza No. 250, Street 10, Sector Y, Phase 3, DHA OR 98(A), Block B-1, M. M. Alam Road, Gulberg III
Contact: 0321-3533322, 0322-3533322
Sumo
Sumo happens to be one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Lahore, as it was originally founded in 1990 and was then re-invented later on to bring truly contemporary Japanese cuisine to Lahore. The customer service here is impeccable, and you’ll usually be greeted with complimentary drinks or dessert, especially if you are one of their regular patrons.
Their menu is purely Japanese, containing nigiri, maki rolls, and sushi, along with some grilled and baked entrées and live teppanyaki varieties with chicken, beef, salmon, black cod, lobster, prawn, and red snapper being the major choice of proteins. One of the must-try options on their menu is their signature Spicy Salmon Roll.
Timings: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Lunch), 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Dinner)
Location: 23, Sector Z, Phase 3, DHA
Contact: 0307-1556693, 042-35692969
Bamboo Union
If you’re looking for one of the best Pan-Asian restaurants in Lahore, do not forget to add Bamboo Union to your list. Offering a casual dining atmosphere, the restaurant aims to serve the most famous delicacies from all over Asia.
While the menu includes soups, starters, salads, mains and desserts in a wide variety of flavours, it is their Japanese menu that should be your focus. You may not get as many options in terms of flavours here as some of the other Japanese eateries in our list, but the sushi platters are perfect as sharing appetisers or even as a single-person entrée. The Crunchy Maki is the best seller here.
Timings: 12 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: 95B, Block D-1, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III
Contact: 0301-8485575, 0301-8485574
Asian Aroma
Serving Japanese and Thai food to the patrons of Park Lane Hotel, Asian Aroma is one of the places where you can enjoy live sushi in Lahore. There is also a live teppanyaki counter along with a delightful array of Thai and Japanese dishes to cater to varied flavour profiles. This eatery offers delicious Japanese food in Lahore, along with a private dining hall known as Suisen Private Dining Room, which is open for reservations.
The menu at Asian Aroma is divided into three parts, the first of which is focused on Japanese cuisine, while the other two are based on Chinese and Thai food respectively. From their Japanese menu, you should try the Prawn Tempura, and the Moriawase Nigiri Platter, which includes a choice of several seafood varieties. Other Japanese delicacies here include maki rolls, teriyaki, and sashimi.
Timings: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Lunch), 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Dinner)
Location: Park Lane Hotel, 107, Block B-3, M. M. Alam Road, Gulberg III
Contact: 042-111-111-124 (Ext: 186)
These are some of the top Japanese restaurants in Lahore, which serve an array of Japanese food to their patrons. Residents of Karachi can check out a similar list of Japanese restaurants to determine where to go when they crave sushi in town. Meanwhile, Islamabadis also have some top Japanese restaurants that can deliver on authentic Japanese flavours in the capital.
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