The 5 best Japanese spots in Riverside

The 5 best Japanese spots in RiversideTaiyos Sushi & Poki | Photo: Wendy L./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on August 12, 2019

Craving Japanese food?

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

1. Taiyos Sushi & Poki

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Topping the list is Taiyos Sushi & Poki. Located at 11120 Magnolia Ave. in La Sierra, the sushi bar and Japanese spot, which offers poke and more, is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Riverside, boasting four stars out of 568 reviews on Yelp.

2. Big Tuna

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Next up is La Sierra's Big Tuna, situated at 4270 Riverwalk Parkway. With four stars out of 379 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Genkiyaki

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University's Genkiyaki, located at 1400 University Ave., Suite A109, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Asian fusion, Japanese and Mexican spot four stars out of 304 reviews.

4. Sushingon

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Sushingon, a cocktail bar and Mexican and Japanese spot in Magnolia Center, is another go-to, with four stars out of 255 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6060 Magnolia Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Teriyaki Plus

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Over in Casablanca, check out Teriyaki Plus, which has earned four stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian spot at 7120 Indiana Ave., Suite A.


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