Best Japanese Restaurants in Ottawa (Jun 2026)
21 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagi Sushi | 139 | 4.8 ★381 reviews | Octopus Appetizer, Salmon Kalma | 2208 St Joseph Blvd #104, Ottawa, ON K1C 1E8 | |
| 2 | Shinka Sushi Bar | 129 | 4.5 ★1,250 reviews | Omakase, Dragon Eyes Maki | 2900 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 1A4 | |
| 3 | TOMO Restaurant | 125 | 4.3 ★1,084 reviews | Omakase Experience, Uni Nigiri | 109 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5 | |
| 4 | Hockey Sushi Kanata | 121 | 4.2 ★2,532 reviews | Noodles, Fried Rice | 4055 Carling Ave Unit #10, Kanata, ON K2K 2A4 | |
| 5 | Sapporo Sushi Ottawa | 119 | 4.5 ★1,202 reviews | Sushi Party Platter (Medium), Platter for Two | 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4 | |
| 6 | Sushi 88 | 113 | 4.5 ★676 reviews | 88 Roll, Sashimi Just For Me Platter | 690 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P4 | |
| 7 | Hello Sushiman | 107 | 4.6 ★595 reviews | Spicy Salmon Roll, Maki Rolls | 3885 Innes Rd B1, Orléans, ON K1C 1T1 | |
| 8 | Soul Stone Sushi Grill and Bar | 107 | 4.3 ★794 reviews | Sushi Rolls, Nigiri Salmon | 2701 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1G4 | |
| 9 | Hokkaido Sushi | 104 | 3.9 ★1,822 reviews | Salmon Sashimi, Crispy Spicy Salmon Maki | 272 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E5 | |
| 10 | Haru Izakaya | 103 | 4.5 ★737 reviews | Sushi, Chicken Katsu | 25 Chem. de la Savane, Gatineau, QC J8T 3S5 | |
| 11 | KINTON RAMEN OTTAWA | 98 | 4.7 ★2,208 reviews | Spicy Garlic Pork Ramen, Veggie Gyoza | 216 Elgin St suite 2, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7 | |
| 12 | Koichi Ramen | 93 | 4.5 ★1,781 reviews | Koichi Signature Ramen, Miso Tonkotsu Ramen | 832 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5 | |
| 13 | J:unique kitchen | 92 | 4.6 ★937 reviews | Crispy Crunch Roll, Spicy Chicken Karaage | 381 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8 | |
| 14 | Sushi Fresh | 85 | 4.7 ★692 reviews | Salmon Avocado Roll, Scallop Nigiri | 48 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2 | |
| 15 | Hanabi Japanese Cuisine | 84 | 4.5 ★782 reviews | Sashimi, Chicken Teriyaki | 434 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0Y9 | |
| 16 | Ramen Isshin | 84 | 4.6 ★697 reviews | Red Dragon Ramen, Spicy Red Miso Ramen | 775 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V5 | |
| 17 | Ten Sushi | 83 | 3.9 ★1,540 reviews | Sashimi, Squid Sashimi | 2300 City Park Dr, Ottawa, ON K1J 7P4 | |
| 18 | Sushi Kan | 82 | 3.7 ★1,974 reviews | Sushi Kan Roll, Yummy Yummy Roll | 1280 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0A9 | |
| 19 | Kiko Sushi Bar | 81 | 4.4 ★622 reviews | Black Dragon Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll | 349 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 2T7 | |
| 20 | Genji Japanese Restaurant | 78 | 4.2 ★551 reviews | Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi | 175 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0C3 | |
| 21 | Kimonos Ramen & Poke | 69 | 4.0 ★252 reviews | Dan Dan Ramen, Spicy Chicken Ramen | 3987 Riverside Dr. Unit 7, Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.