Here are Lexington's top 5 Japanese spots

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Published on August 19, 2019
Here are Lexington's top 5 Japanese spotsSushi Blue | Photo: Ed V./Yelp

Craving Japanese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Lexington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

1. Sushi Blue

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Topping the list is Sushi Blue. Located at 185 Pasadena Drive, Suite 130 in Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, the sushi bar, which offers ramen and more, is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Lexington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 107 reviews on Yelp.

2. Malone's

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Next up is Malone's, situated at 3735 Palomar Center Drive. With four stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse, sushi bar and traditional American spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. SAM Sushi & Ramen

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SAM Sushi & Ramen, located at 3090 Helmsdale Place, Suite 265, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, which offers ramen, salads and more, four stars out of 63 reviews.

4. Blue Reef Sushi & Grill

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Blue Reef Sushi & Grill, a sushi bar in Virginia Ave, is another go-to, with four stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1080 S. Broadway, Suite 201 to see for yourself.

5. Sakura 13 Japanese Steakhouse

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Over in Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello, check out Sakura 13 Japanese Steakhouse, which has earned four stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 3695 Nicholasville Road, Suite 120.


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