Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 17, 2019
Here are Indianapolis' top 5 Japanese spotsAsaka Japanese Restaurant | Photo: Little F./Yelp

Craving Japanese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

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1. Asaka Japanese Restaurant

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First on the list is Asaka Japanese Restaurant. Located at 6414 E. 82nd St. in Castleton, the sushi spot is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp.

2. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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Next up is Nora-Far Northside's Blue Sushi Sake Grill, situated at 2721 E. 86th St., Suite 100. With 4.5 stars out of 352 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. One World Market

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Castleton's One World Market, located at 8466 Castleton Corner Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Japanese eatery, sushi bar and grocery store 4.5 stars out of 330 reviews.

4. Hana Japanese Fusion

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Hana Japanese Fusion, a Japanese/Asian fusion spot and sushi bar in South Emerson, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 131 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6905 S. Emerson Ave., Suite F, to check it out for yourself.

5. Ramen Ray

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Over in Allisonville, check out Ramen Ray, which has earned four stars out of 374 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score ramen and more at 5628 E. 71st St.


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