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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Merced

Panaderia Guadalajara

Panaderia Guadalajara

4.7
(6k+)
• Mexican • Mexican Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 24 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The Rolled Tacos (10) are definitely the definition of more bang for your buck, filled to the brim and they slap a huge amount of toppings, very happy with this order!"
"LOVE Panaderia Guadalajara! The nachos are amazing and even survived a 45 minute delivery time, which I KNOW you ordered the dasher to do, Door Dash (NOT cool!). The burritos are HUGE and amazing with green sauce over top and those yummy grilled onions. I can even get medio sized Mexican Cokes there, made with real sugar as they should be, Coca Cola. My favorite Mexican place in town! Just go! "
Burritos
Your choice of meat. Served with: rice, refried beans, cilantro, onions, salsa. To remove ingredient please check in "Remove Ingredients"
$11.1
Breakfast Burrito
Your choice of: chorizo, ham, bacon, all 3, or no meat (only egg). Served with; scrambled egg, potatoes, refried beans, cheese, salsa. To remove ingredient please check in "Remove Ingredients"
$11.57
Quesadillas
Your choice of meat. Served with: mozzarella cheese, cilantro, onions, salsa. To remove ingredient please check in "Remove Ingredients".
$10.72
Rolled Tacos (3)
Your choice of meat. Served with: lettuce, sour cream, salsa, tomato, queso fresco (cheese). To remove ingredient please check in "Remove Ingredients"
$6.38
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(1k+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 21 min
"The Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich, the Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich, the Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage, the Chocolate Croissant, and the Tree Top Apple Juice Box were prepared/procured and delivered as requested and in a timely manner. Fresh and delicious as usual. Thank you!"
"$7.15 for this tiny breakfast sandwich that was 85% bread. What a joke! Looked NOTHING like the advertised version."
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.27
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$9.15
Cheese Danish
Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center. –VEGETARIAN
$4.68
Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
This rich and creamy blend of vanilla bean, milk and ice topped with whipped cream takes va-va-vanilla flavor to another level. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$7.52
Taqueria El Huarache

Taqueria El Huarache

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 24 min
"The chilaquiles were very flavorful and I really liked that it had a fried egg. The portions are pretty big and it came with sour cream on the side, red and green sauce! I love that they have this on the menu all day"
"Great flavorful food. The Wet/Banado Burrito and gianGigante Torta were indeed huge, makes great leftovers Great service."
Regular Taco
Bursting with your choice of meat, fresh salsa, zesty cilantro, and crisp onion!
$4.04
Jumbo Burrito
Bursting with your choice of meat, rice, pinto beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, and cheese.
$17.18
Super Burrito
Loaded with your choice of meat, rice, pinto beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.
$16.19
Burrito California
Choice OF Meat.Frice.Sour Cream.Guacamole.Pico De Gallo.AND.Cheese
$15.55
The Sensory lab by ASIP

The Sensory lab by ASIP

4.8
(100+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 22 min
20% off on $15+
"The Rose Latte is amazing. Bravo 👏🏾"
"Mocha is pretty good but tastes a little burnt, I am just a bit bummed because I paid for a large size and it's the same size as the regular matcha i got so, so that's a bit disappointing. The Matcha wasn't very creamy, I had to add more milk but it was non dairy so maybe that's why, the matcha does taste like quality matcha and I like that it's not extremely sweet"
Honey Lavender Latte
Aromatic espresso blended with steamed milk, infused with house-made honey and lavender syrup, topped with a delicate latte art.
$8.48
Mocha
Strawberry matcha
$8.72
Mexican Mocha
Delicately infused with house-made rose essence, this espresso-based latte features a creamy texture topped with a sprinkle of dried rose petals.
$8.1
Latte
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans, resulting in a rich, bold flavor with a velvety texture and a layer of crema on top.
$8.27
Victoria's Mexican Food

Victoria's Mexican Food

4.3
(13k+)
• Mexican • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 17 min
Trending
"Love the nachos here!!! They are what I always get and fills for 2-3ppl"
"Got the Carne Asada Fries and the meat was cooked decently, but the cheese isn't even melted, just shredded cheese on top, fries are completely unseasoned and burnt. Genuinely disappointed for this to cost $17 with this level of quality"
Super Nachos
Due to the circumstances of COVID-19, we are obligated to increase the prices of all meats. However, the increase in prices will be temporary until further notice.
$17.16
California
Due to the circumstances of COVID-19, we are obligated to increase the prices of all meats. However, the increase in prices will be temporary until further notice.
$14.59
Large Agua Frescas
Type in drinks please
$6.38
Six Rolled Tacos
With guacamole.
$11.64
Toni's Courtyard Cafe & Bakery

Toni's Courtyard Cafe & Bakery

4.7
(1k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 19 min
"Absolutely delish!!! I even ask for bacon to be extra crispy and it is ! They even put the salsa on the side :-) which is perfect for me . I even get two meals out of this so very much worth it all the way around ! "
"My husband absolutely loves the soup with garden salad. They make an amazing one homemade vinaigrette that is the best we have had. Their pepper soup on Fridays is also a must try. Toni's is consistent, fast and always delicious!!"
Mediterranean Chicken
Rosemary garlic chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, pesto mayo, and organic spinach. On homemade focaccia bread. Can be made Vegetarian style with artichoke hearts.
$17.11
Turkey Avocado Melt
Warm roasted turkey covered with melted jack and cheddar cheese, avocado spread, organic greens, and mayo served on french bread.
$16.86
Tri-Tip
Thinly sliced tri-tip with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions, topped with swiss cheese on grilled french bread with a light spread of mayo.
$17.07
Half Sandwich & Side
Any half sandwich with soup of the day, garden salad, french fries or upgrade to sweet potato fries.
$12.82
Jenny Nicoles Old School House Bakery

Jenny Nicoles Old School House Bakery

4.9
(200+)
• Bakery • Cakes
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 25 min
Rave Reviews
"This is a hidden gem. everyday fresh baked treats, amazing sandwiches, huge portions ! Honoring Portuguess Heritage with Portuguess beans side or bowl huge biscuits and gravy thier wrappes are amazing, only place to get fried bologna sandwich give your taste bud's treat check out Jenny Nicole's Old School House Bakery"
"okay I was late to the party on Jennys old school..I finally had a chance to order their Tri-Tip and green salad sandwhich and took one bite...and I was mad as hell that I slept on ordering from this place much sooner...The Tri-Tip was seasoned and cooked well and the salad was very good and their home made vinergaret salad dressing is to die for...the sandwhich was filled with tri-trip and all of the sauces were divine...they had a tag on the delivery bag that said food made with Love!!!! They Ain't Lying!!! lol..Thanks to the folks at Jennys you have a new customer...do you guys think that you can make a vegetarian Portuguese bean dish that can be added as an alternative"
Tri-Tip Sandwich with Side ready at 11:30
Marinated tri-tip thinly sliced served on a toasted 7-inch sourdough roll with Jack cheese, house sauce, and au jus on the side.
$21.27
Breakfast burrito
Eggs, sausage, potatoes, our school house gravy, cheese and our famous roasted jalapeño cream sauce on the side.. if you haven’t had this it’s a must try..
$16.87
Turkey Sandwich with Side
If you never had Portuguese beans, you're in for a treat! A traditional family recipe made with pinto beans, linguica, onion, garlic and spiced to perfection!
$17.98
Cake cup.. 12 oz of deliciousness/slice
Homemade 4-inch biscuit cut in half smothered in our sausage country gravy.
$8
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.5
(2k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 19 min
"The Double Big Carl® Combo was prepared and delivered as requested and in a timely manner. It was fresh and delicious as usual. Thank you!"
"The Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® and the Large Coke Zero Sugar Soft Drink were prepared and delivered as requested and in a timely manner. Both were fresh and delicious as usual. Thank you!"
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™
Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with real milk and topped with Whipped Topping. Available in Oreo, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
$8.81
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of ice-cold Coca-Cola® fountain beverages.
$5.55
Jalapeño POPPERS® Bites
Crispy, breaded cheddar cheese & jalapeño bites. Served with a side of Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce.
$8.66
Fried Zucchini
Crispy bites of breaded zucchini. Served with House dressing.
$6.34
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.1
(900+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I was hungry and my friend sent me a sandwich with onion rings and it was delicious, Thank you Louie"
"This really hits the spot, the bread is super crunchy and the beef somewhat melts in your mouth. This is my go-to."
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.36
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.3
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.35
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.5
(4k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 21 min
"The food tasted good but I wished they loaded the Loaded Beef Nachos more. Thanks anyways Taco Bell. "
"The taste of the Supreme Luxe Box™was great as usual but the problem was the portion size of the chalupa. It wasn't even half full. It was mostly bread. Whomever was on the line tonite (8-27-08 @ 9:30pm) was skimping big time. It had 4 tomatoes and very little beef or cheese. I also ordered Pintos N Cheese w extra beef & beans. The container is tiny so where did the extras that I paid $1.98 for go? I mean, since the container is so small there's no way any extra anything would fit inside. What a ripoff. Do not order that item. While the taste is always good, the quality depends on who is working. TB management needs to do a better job of ensuring the portions are always the same. Many times they're trying to just fill the orders as fast as possible but don't put it an effort to make sure to put enough of each ingredient. I know they're busy but that doesn't mean we as customers shouldn't get what we paid for. It's expensive as it is. At least be fair and give us our $'s worth. I recommend the Supreme Luxe Box™ but only when it's made correctly. You'll have to take your chances."
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.61
Supreme Luxe Box™
Chicken Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, Twists, medium drink.  (1150-1430 cal.)
$9.69
Crunchy Taco
A crunchy taco shell filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese. (170 cal.)
$3.22
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$8.28
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.3
(500+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Thank you for making my birthday special, and getting my order right. The order was still fresh when I received it. Things have not been going well for me lately at all, so it's a nice change of pace. I genuinely mean it. Thank you, Burger Den."
"Not many fries for the amount that was paid for the meal."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.78
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$17.39
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$16.5
Spill the Bourbon Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with White Cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, bourbon sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$17.61
friends house inc

friends house inc

4.8
(900+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"AMAZING! I can't stop ordering. Such amazing flavors & great prices. 10/10 loveee"
"Amazing. I'm a single guy home alone on Saturday and ordered the terryaki chicken and rookie sandwich for dinner. The sandwich was huge and tasted great. The teriyaki plate was also amazing. Also the heart on the top go box Teri made me smile. Great work and food!"
Super Teriyaki
Seasoned grilled chicken tossed in a sweet teriyaki served over white rice, comes with a scoop of Mac Salad and a Garden Salad w/ sweet dressing.
$13.27
Half & Half
Why just pick one?? Choose any two sauces for your chicken and we'll make it happen! Plate comes with Garden Salad and Mac Salad.
$12.9
Spicy Chicken
Seasoned Grilled Chicken tossed in savory Mexican style spicy sauce served on rice + Comes with a side of Mac Salad and Garden Salad. Heat scale we give it 7.9/10
$13.28
Buffalo
Seasoned Grilled chicken tossed in your favorite buffalo sauce, tastes like wings on rice. + mac salad + green salad
$13.29
Teriyaki Don

Teriyaki Don

4.6
(16k+)
• Japanese • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"There food is too notch. They separate my hot and cold items and have always fresh tasting food. Their brown rice is much better than Panda Express as well. Love their variety. We always get their mini egg rolls, potstickers, crispy chicken and teriyaki chicken. Do not forget that spicy mayo! It is amazing "
"Ginger beef don was good and a lot of portion but the California roll was average. The savemart Sushi is definitely better than this California roll for sure and priced better too. Overall I'm satisfied with the Ginger Beef Don. 🤝🫡"
Chicken Teriyaki Don
Grilled dark meat teriyaki chicken served over steamed white rice with a side salad. Combo adds 2-piece gyoza and a bottled drink of your choice.
$11.71
Spicy Crispy Chicken Don
Breaded white meat chicken with 7- spice served over steamed white rice with a side salad. Combo adds 2-piece gyoza and a bottled drink of your choice.
$11.84
SD Gyoza (6 pc)
6 Piece Chicken Potstickers w/ Ponzu Sauce.
$3.4
Chicken & Beef Don
Imitation crab, cucumber, avocado and topped with sea weed flakes, sesame seeds, and masago(fish egg) served with ginger and wasabi.
$14.08
Rei Teppanyaki

Rei Teppanyaki

4.6
(300+)
• Japanese • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
$8 off on $55+
"Fresh. Flavorful. The vegetables alone make this dish special. The chicken is seasoned well, the shrimp is very tasty and the rice is never overcooked. I've tried many of items on the menu, never been disappointed. "
"This is my new favorite! I have only ordered the Steak Dinner. It is fabulous! The Rei sauce is a bit more spicy than I enjoy but Tasty! Serving is great for price. Delicious!!! Teriyaki chicken!!!"
Chicken Plate
The Chicken plate is served in a 38oz. container and includes 8oz. of Chicken. Served over a bed of your choice of fried, steamed, or spicy fried rice. (Please note veggies include: onion, carrots, zucchini and broccoli and are already premixed. Please note the fried rice includes eggs, sesame seeds and sesame oil.)
$22.41
New York Steak Plate
The New York Steak plate is served in a 38oz. container and includes 8oz. of New York Steak. Served over a bed of your choice of fried, steamed, or spicy fried rice. (Please note veggies include: onion, carrots, zucchini and broccoli and are already premixed. Please note the fried rice includes eggs, sesame seeds and sesame oil.)
$26.81
Regular 2 Meat Plate
The two-meat plate is served in a 38oz. container and includes two different meat portions of your choice. It is served over a bed of your choice of fried, steamed, or spicy fried rice. This plate also includes a 6oz. side of grilled veggies. (Please note veggies include: onion, carrots, zucchini and broccoli and are already premixed. Please also note the fried rice includes eggs, sesame seeds and sesame oil.)
$32.29
Shrimp Plate
The shrimp plate is served in a 38oz. container and includes 8oz. of shrimp. Served over a bed of your choice of fried, steamed, or spicy fried rice. (Please note veggies include: onion, carrots, zucchini and broccoli and are already premixed. Please note the fried rice includes eggs, sesame seeds and sesame oil.)
$24.56
Saechao food truck

Saechao food truck

4.8
(100+)
• Thai • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
"the Pork Egg rolls and Pot Stickers are delightful and oooohhh so tasty!! Definitely will order again."
"I was very excited to try this FoodTruck when I saw it on DoorDash! It did not disappoint! Oh my gosh so delicious and fresh! Subtle heat, so flavorful! Crisp maintained for Katsu Chicken, the Garlic Shrimp was so delicious, and the Pot Stickers were perfect! Sauces held specific flavor additions and enhanced the already delicious food! The sticky rice was perfect, not gummy or clumpy, the macaroni was exactly the way I personally like it. Yum!"
Build Your Own Poke Bowl
Choice of one protein like Salmon, Tuna, Spicy Tuna, or Shrimp with either white or sushi rice, and fresh salad.
$16.64
Spam Masubis
2 Piceses rice and marinated spams in furikaki seaweed and rosted sesame seed and wrapped with dried seaweed Nori paper.
$6.29
Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a buttery garlic sauce, served with white rice. Topped with green onion.
$13.28
Pot Stickers
Choice of Protein: Chicken, Beef or Shrimp. Served with white rice & steamed veggies.
$7
Thai Star Restaurant

Thai Star Restaurant

4.6
(1k+)
• Thai • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"This is one of the BEST place with authentic flavors that I've ever ordered from! I can't say how much I LOVE the packaging! Everything comes in super stacked and organized packages. NOTHING will spill! The Pineapple Fried Rice comes in generous portions! You won't finish it I promise you coming from a big eater. I also got the Papaya Salad and Sticky Rice. Perfect as expected. I got the eggrolls 10/10 comes with 6 worth the price compare to other places that only gives 4 for the same price? 🙄 I got the Half Roast Duck! 100/10 It was so good. Duck be getting expensive but so worth it. 😭 Oh and it's deboned and sliced in case yall wondering. I wish they had the option where I could just get the whole duck bone in and everything. I got the Pho - 6/10 Pros: Generous portion Cons: Broth flavor - debatable - not salty - no aromatics."
"The egg noodle and wonton with bbq pork noodle soup was amazing. It came in a box with everything except the broth and wontons and I put it all in a bowl and it was perfect!! Great value for the price also! "
Noodle Soup
Rice noodles with a choice of meat.
$13.49
Pad Thai
Pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, ground peanuts, bean sprouts and green onions.
$15.43
Egg Rolls
Egg rolls stuffed with cabbage, carrots and silver noodles. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
$9.82
Garden Roll
Fresh salad rolls stuffed with chicken, shrimp and noodle. Served with peanut sweet and sour sauce.
$12.58
Yummy thai

Yummy thai

4.7
(400+)
• Thai • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"Pad thai was so good, flavorful, and they did not skimp out on the toppings. The portion is big too! 10/10"
"PAD THAI was tasty. Wish they added more meat since I paid more for beef. Also, requested it made spicy but they did not. APPETIZER PLATTER was also tasty. Spring roll was 95% lettuce but paired well with the FRIED CORN. All in all good food."
PAD THAI
Pan fried thin rice noodles with egg,bean sprouts,green onions , tofu and crushed peanuts
$17.45
BEEF AND MEATBALL PHO
Thin rice noodles,sliced beef and meatballs topped with cilantro,fried garlic and green onions
$15.65
CRISPY CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Egg fried rice on top crispy chicken,onion and cilantro served with cucumber and sweet chili sauce on the side(not spicy)
$16.2
FRESH SPRING ROLLS
Shrimp,chicken,mint leaves,cucumber,carrot,purple cabbage,noodles and vermicelli wrapped in rice paper served with house plum sauce.
$9.26
New Thai Cuisine

New Thai Cuisine

4.5
(500+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Best spring rolls in the 209. Best PHO in the 209. This place never misses. There is zero competition for this restaurant."
"All of their pho has been a huge help for me during this time while I am getting over being sick, the flavor is delicious, I requested for extra bean sprouts for my tummy issues and they added so much! They are very attentive to my orders and the value is great! A huge portion of pho for an amazing price."
PAD THAI
Rice Noodles With Eggs, Bean Spourts, Green Onions And Crush Peanuts
$16.69
PHO BEEF & MEATBALLS
Beef Broth With Rice Noodles, Steak And Meatballs. Has Onions, Cilantro, Green Onions, Bean Spourts And Limes.
$17.05
CHOW MEIN
Yellow Egg Noodles With Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Onions And Bean Spourts
$16.88
PHO CHICKEN
Beef Broth With Rice Noodles And Chicken. Has Onions, Cilantro, Green Onions, Bean Spourts And Limes.
$16.55

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