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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Riverside

Hikari sushi and ramen

Hikari sushi and ramen

4.6
(2k+)
• Ramen • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"It was my first time here, so I was a bit skeptical cus I'm a little picky with my ramen. I only get 30 minutes for lunch and they had everything done and ready for a fast pickup. I ordered the Hikari ramen with Gyoza 6pca (save money) which was awesome for 2 items for the price I paid. The gyoza was flavorful and perfectly crunchy and the ramen was amazing. The noodles were perfectly cooked and wow the broth completely blew me away. I'm a sucker for a savory broth and this hit the spot. I literally took the time to post this while I was eating cus that broth had me weak.. I'm coming back just for the broth. #brothsluttttttt"
"the baked B7. Baked Salmon i so good like it is actually one of my favorite rolls, it is a really good amount for how much it costs too! the salmon on top always melts in my mouth. it's pretty fresh but this time our avocado was not as green as usual but it tasted good nonetheless. the B2. BSCR is also good it has something on top that gets like i don't even know but it's fire. T6. Golden Tiger was my friends and she ate that up and she skinny so yknow it was good. we'd definitely order again!"
hikari ramen
spicy tonkotsu ramen made with our special brothe. Sliced pork, kale, seaweed, bean spout, and green onion
$19.75
T4. Shrimp Crunch
Inside: Shrimp tempura , crab meat, avocado Top: Crunch
$13.66
T6. Golden Tiger
Inside: Avocado, cream cheese, shrimp tempura Top: Spicy imitation crab, green onion
$14.86
Miso Soup
try our special donkotsu soup, Sliced pork, kale, seaweed, bean spout, and green onion
$3.65
LOC Chinese Kitchen

LOC Chinese Kitchen

4.5
(80+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 33 min
"first time trying this dish I like the taste and comfort food at its best."
"noodles were soft and tasted really good. pork is perfectly seasoned and cucumbers and green onions were crunchy and fresh. portion was very generous and tasted like a homemade meal. would recommend and will be ordering again!"
Beef Roll (2)
Slow-braised beef shank layered with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sweet savory sauce, wrapped in a crispy, flaky scallion pancake. A perfect balance of rich, aromatic, and refreshing flavors.
$8.73
Pork and Shrimp Shumai (6)
Traditional Cantonese-style dumplings filled with seasoned pork and succulent shrimp, wrapped in a delicate yellow wonton skin and steamed to perfection. Juicy, savory, and packed with flavor in every bite.
$11.43
Pork & Cabbage Dumplings
Dumplings 饺子 (10)
$16.89
Tomato Beef Bone Noodle Soup
Serves with 1 pan fried egg, 3 piece of Broccoli. Our beef bones are naturally sourced, so their size can vary from piece to piece. Larger or smaller bones are a normal result of the animal's natural growth and do not affect the quality of the dish
$24.99
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.7
(30+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 22 min
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$19.07
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$17.98
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$13.3
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$16.14
Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

4.5
(1k+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 500 ft • 18 min
"Its good, nice little combo for the price."
"It was the bomb! The chicken was extra crispy and. It's definitely enough to fill you and more! I wish the toast was more crispy but I would definitely order again!"
The Box Combo
4 Chicken Fingers, 1 Cane's Sauce®, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, 22 oz. Fountain Drink. 1290-1720 cal.
$13.54
The Caniac Combo
6 Chicken Fingers 2 Cane's Sauces® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast & Coleslaw 32oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1840 - 2470 Cal
$18.85
The 3 Finger Combo
3 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast 22oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1050 - 1480 Cal
$11.41
The Kids' Combo
2 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Kids Drink 760 - 990 Cal
$9.16
Subway

Subway

4.4
(4k+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 27 min
"The sandwiches were packed with ingredients! The meatball sub was still warm when delivered! They didn't have the specific cookies I ordered, but they called and asked if I would like a different kind :)"
"#20 Elite Chicken & Bacon Ranch was delicious I'm surprised because I'm not a subway person but tasted well Doritos® Footlong Steak Nachos (600 Cals) was ok definitely not the best but for all the ingredients for the price it's pretty good snack"
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.58
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.97
Gatorade® Fruit Punch
The thirst quenching taste of fruit punch to rehydrate and energize without caffeine
$3.25
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.59
Roadtrip Bowls by Lazy Dog

Roadtrip Bowls by Lazy Dog

4.6
(100+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.6 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"It was really good! It's not a big bowl that is like SUPER filling which is good for me, I enjoyed it. "
"The bowl wasnt very full. The food was ok but I dont think it was worth $20 for half the bowl to be filled up. And some pieces of rice were hard."
Korean Ribeye Bibimbap*
Gochujang-marinated shaved ribeye, steamed rice, spicy carrots, pickled cucumbers, bean sprouts, spinach, sesame seeds, green onions, sunny-side up egg [720 cal]
$18.11
Chili Crunch Ahi Tuna*
Sashimi grade seared rare tuna, furikake-seasoned rice, edamame, avocado, marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, spicy garlic crunch, citrus soy dipping sauce [650 cal]
$18.07
Mediterranean Chicken
Grilled lemon chicken breast, yellow rice, tomato-cucumber-feta salad, kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce, red pepper hummus [960 cal]
$15.05
Blackened Chicken Burrito Bowl
On a bed of rice, chicken breast, cabbage, guacamole, black beans, hatch chiles, jack + cheddar, salsa, corn, cilantro, tapatío crema [930 cal]
$15.08
Birrieria Los Gueros

Birrieria Los Gueros

4.8
(30+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Newly Added
"delicious great salsa and macha I was not disappointed Birria Plate Birria Taco Combo Plate"
"The Birria Quesadilla was too greasy and not edible"
Regular Burrito
Our large flour tortilla filled with your choice of our delicious grilled meats, rice, beans, cilantro & onions. Comes with red & green salsa in proportion to order on the side.
$13.97
Birria Taco Dorado
Two doubled up crunchy corn tortilla tacos topped with our savory birria meat. Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, chili oil, red & green salsa in proportion to order on the side.
$3.72
Birria Ramen
Our Mexican-Japanese fusion combines ramen noodles with our savory birria meat submerged in a rich, flavorful, and savory red chili broth. Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, chili oil, red & green salsa and 5 corn tortillas on the side.
$13.57
Birria Taco Combo Plate
Two doubled up corn tortilla tacos topped with our savory birria meat served with a side of refried beans & Mexican rice. Comes with cilantro, onions, lime, chili oil, red & green salsa in proportion to order on the side.
$13.11
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

4.8
(2k+)
• Fast Food • Ice Cream
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $25+
"Paid $10 more ordering for pickup than listed price in store. Cake was delicious "
"Choco Brownie Extreme BLIZZARD® Treat with strawberries was exquisite! DQ® Sandwich was delicious as always!"
OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.03
Choco Brownie Extreme BLIZZARD® Treat
Chewy brownie pieces, choco chunks and cocoa fudge blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.36
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cup BLIZZARD® Treat
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cups® blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.35
Royal New York Cheesecake BLIZZARD® Treat
Cheesecake pieces and graham blended with creamy DQ® vanilla soft serve then filled with a perfectly paired strawberry topping center.
$8.15
Slo Roast

Slo Roast

4.4
(1k+)
• Chicken • BBQ
$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Meal was perfect . Ribs were tender just a good amount of sauce. Mash potatoes were nice and cheesy. "
"All the sides for the potato were in separate containers to keep fresh, steak was cooked perfectly, the Mac and cheese balls were delicious and the portions were great. 10/10 I will be ordering again."
Classic Rib-Eye*
A juicy, well-marbled, 3/4-pound rib-eye steak accompanied by your choice of two classic sides.
$28.94
Tri-Tip And Ribs*
6 oz. of mouthwatering, sliced tri-tip and a half rack of tender baby back ribs covered in savory peppered BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of classic sides.
$25.82
Fresh Atlantic Salmon*
Fresh and tender oven-roasted salmon fillet generously seasoned and paired with your choice of two classic sides.
$20.32
Half Rack Of Baby Back Ribs
Half rack of slow-roasted overnight baby back pork ribs smothered in BJ's peppered BBQ sauce. Served with crispy onion rings. Select two of our classic sides to complement your entrée.
$20.86
Keke's International food spot

Keke's International food spot

4.4
(100+)
• Dinner • Lunch
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 58 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Let me first start off by saying the owner Ms. KeKe called me to clarify what I ordered through Door Dash. I ordered the Self Love Meal, and the Catfish Combo. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS!!. 10 Stars across the board. Ms. Keke kudos to you and your great food along with excellent customer service. I will be recommending your place of business to family and friends. Dia Johnson"
"The BBQ sauce for the chicken and the Mac & cheese was especially good. The yams needed seasoning/sauce. The chicken and Mac and cheese portions were very generous. The owner called me when the drink and type of chicken I ordered were unavailable to give me some other options. The time given said 69 minutes (!) but it was thankfully not that long."
8. Four Piece Chicken and 2 Side (fried on Wednesday)
Choice of Yams, BBQ Baked Beans, Grilled Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, or Mac and Cheese. Spaghetti or enchiladas for an up-charge.
$22.41
Catfish Combination fried fish and shrimp plate
Beef hotlink on hotdog buns with bbq sauce with potato wedges or call store if you want onions and mustard (951)455-4155
$20.74
5. Two Beef Link Sandwich and Side
A cut of meat including the rib. available Thursday - Sunday
$16.75
9. Two large Pork Ribs and 2 Sides
Chicken alfredo pasta & fried chicken wings
$27.1
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.6
(90+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I've ordered from this place at least 10 times. Every single time, they absolutely exceed my expectations. This place makes the perfect burger. "
"Good burger but Not enough fries for price"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$17.94
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$18.76
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$18.14
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.
$19.43
The Bowl Sushi & Grill

The Bowl Sushi & Grill

4.6
(2k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Delicious. The Tilapia Bowl and the Tempura Shrimp 6 Pieces were both freshly made. The Tilapia Bowl had so much flavor, and plenty of veggies."
"Good portions! The steak was the best, marinated/flavored really well. Brown rice was pretty mushy (might also be from being in the closed container, lots of condensation) but the salmon, steak, and zucchini made up for it! Hand rolls were also great; could do without the bean sprouts next time.. they had an unexpectedly unpleasant flavor, not sure if it was just that batch. Cheaper in the restaurant but worth it if you don't want to make the drive. Overall 9.45/10 :)"
Combo Plate
Choose from protein options including chicken, salmon, shrimp, steak, tilapia, tofu, veggies. sushi selections range from california rolls to unique variations like spicy tuna, rainbow roll.
$22.38
Crunchy Roll
In: crab meat cucumber tempura shrimps. out: rolled on tempura flakes with eel sauce.
$17.34
Crunchy CA Roll
Inside: Imitation Crab meat, Avocado, Cucumber. Outside: Rolled on tempura flakes, Eel sauce on Top
$15.95
Pot Stickers 6 Pieces
Pot Stickers filled with pork and veggies. With a side of our special Sweet& Sour Sauce.
$7.13
ZENSTREET : Thai | Sushi | Ramen

ZENSTREET : Thai | Sushi | Ramen

4.2
(200+)
• Thai • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
"Delicious sushi and so cute!!"
"PAD SEE EW was outstanding! ordered it with beef, and there was almost more beef than noodles. Sauce was good, nice mild garlic flavor. ROCK N ROLL sushi was fresh, and the shrimp was great, but there was something missing, flavor-wise. it was just ok. Will definitely order from here again though, great value for the portions."
SPICY MISO
pork broth with roasted chili and japanese miso, pork belly, seasoned egg, scallions, seaweed
$17.77
PAD SEE EW
flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, broccoli, carrots in sweet savory sauce
$17.01
PORK BUNS
Sapporo style pork broth, egg, pork belly, scallions
$6.18
TONKOTSU
Shrimp tempura, imitation crab, cucumber, mayo, teriyaki 8 pcs
$16.98
Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

4.7
(5k+)
• Seafood • Pickup
$0 delivery fee
"It would be nice to get more than one piece of broccoli and less cabbage which is too much. BBQ chicken always good. "
"LOVE LOVE THIS Ono. This is one of my favorite deliveries. The packaging is top grade. Every single dish is just scrumptious. My favorite is chicken katsu - what witchery is this? It's always sooo beautifully crunchy and full of flavor. And of course, you gotta have it with rice!"
Spam Musubi (2 pcs)
A block of rice topped with a dash of Teriyaki sauce plus a slice of Spam wrapped in seaweed.
$7.86
Macaroni Salad (2)
BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef & Kalbi Short Ribs. A meat lover's favorite!
$5.34
Hawaiian BBQ Mix
One of our best sellers! Crispy breaded chicken fillets served with special Ono Katsu Sauce.
$18.66
Chicken Katsu
A combination of two of our most popular items: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & BBQ Beef.
$14.85
Hana Sushi and Izakaya (Riverside)

Hana Sushi and Izakaya (Riverside)

4.5
(40+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Shrimp Tempura Roll Las Vegas RollDragon Roll Sesame Balls amazing...Veryfresh.."
"The picture was misleading. Showed and says cube salmon on top that in reality looked like lil sprinkles of salmon mini mini bites. Bad quality for the price."
Beaver Roll
Tempura shrimp, avocado, top with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tempura crunch
$15.04
Salmon Lover Roll
Salmon, avocado, cucumber, top with smoked salmon, spicy mayo, unagi sauce
$15.03
Hawaii Roll
Spicy salmon, avocado, cucumber, top with tuna cube, spicy mayo
$14.99
Trail Blazer Roll
Crab, avocado, cucumber, top with pepper tuna, red and black tobiko, scallion
$14.95
P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's

4.4
(4k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"Packaged well! Hot and fresh! Clearly marked Gluten Free | Mongolian Beef and fried rice! Delicious! "
"Portions were ridiculously small, child size portions for full entree and one which cost $30, the Mongolian Beef. The food was good but not for the price or portion. I will not be ordering again any time soon. I will say, the food was well packaged so that was a plus."
Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Our most popular dish! A secret family recipe featuring minced chicken with mushrooms and water chestnuts in a savory sauce, served with crispy rice sticks and fresh lettuce cups.
$17.82
Fried Rice
Wok-tossed with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onion
$22.42
Mongolian Beef
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion
$32.39
Signature Lo Mein
Wok-tossed noodles, mushrooms, Asian vegetables, savory soy sauce
$22.93
Silverlake Ramen

Silverlake Ramen

4.7
(1k+)
• Ramen • Ramen Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"Everything was incredible. Shoyu Ramen and Blaze were so flavorful and satisfying. Chunks of pork were huge. Amazing. My new go to. Oh and Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna was ridiculously good."
"Absolutely THE BEST RAMEN ever! lollll I order from here at least three times a week. The flavor, freshness, and portion sizes are always perfect. Shoyu on fire is spicy!! But super delicious and flavorful."
Blaze
Spicy creamy pork stock with choice of protein (pork/ chicken/ tofu), bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, seaweed & seasoned egg*
$20.32
Classic
Creamy pork stock with choice of protein (pork/ chicken/ tofu), bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, seaweed, black garlic oil & seasoned egg*
$19.23
Combo (Ramen + Appetizer)
Spicy clear chicken stock with shōyu, green onions, corn, fried jalapeños, seaweed, micro cilantro, lime & seasoned egg*
$22.07
Shoyu on Fire
Fried juicy pork dumplings (6 pcs)
$19.82
Fuego Hibachi

Fuego Hibachi

4.4
(300+)
• Hibachi • Sushi
$0 delivery fee
"***** 5 Stars for quality and flavor. Had a little hiccup with our kids meal, but the restaurant and Doordash resolved redelivery in a timely manner. The fuego rice is spicy for little, but the noodles are yummy. "
"Second time ordering and quality was not as great. The chicken was very dry and the veggies had no seasoning or sauce. Also, disappointed that the teriyaki sauce costs extra and they goveypu a very small portion. "
Trio Deluxe - Certified Angus beef NY steak, chicken, shrimp, noodles, fried rice, veggies
This Sushi Box offers a delightful assortment of flavors with a mix of classic and flavorful rolls. It features the Fire Up Roll, a spicy and bold creation, alongside the refreshing Cali Roll, filled with fresh crab and avocado. The Avocado Roll delivers a creamy, smooth texture, while the Tuna Roll and Salmon Roll bring a deliciously fresh, melt-in-your-mouth taste. Perfect for sushi lovers, this box is an explosion of textures and flavors that will satisfy every craving!
$40
NY Steak Fried Rice
Marinated raw tuna, avocado, cilantro, green onions, nori, sesame seeds, sweet soy, and crispy wonton chips.
$15
6oz NY Steak, noodles, steamed rice, veggies
Cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, crab, shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, fuego sauce
$26.02
Cali Roll
Crab, shrimp tempura topped with tuna, salmon, avocado, hamachi, fuego sauce, spicy mayo
$8
Dada Kitchen

Dada Kitchen

Asian Fusion • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl
Chicken Katsu, Broccoli, Corn, Edamame, Pickled Cucumber, Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce, Furikake
$20.28
Spam + Kimchi Rice Bowl
Spam +Cooked Kimchi, Broccoli, Corn, Edamame, Pickled Cucumber, Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce, Furikake
$19.07
Spicy Chicken + Rice Cake Rice Bowl
Spicy Chicken + Rice Cake, Broccoli, Corn, Edamame, Pickled Cucumber, Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce, Furikake
$19.07
Tokyo Shoyu Ramen
Chashu, Egg, Corn, Bean Sprouts, Fishcake, Bamboo Shoots, Green Onions, Seaweed, Pork & Chicken based soy sauce broth.
$22.84
Tenmaya Japanese restaurant

Tenmaya Japanese restaurant

4.7
(200+)
• Japanese • Asian fusion
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Had to wait a few minutes after arriving as or order wasn't ready. Everything tasted good and was packed nicely. Convenient location just next to the SilverLakes sports complex where we were at a soccer game."
"My favorite local sushi restaurant! The TNT roll is one of my favorites ever. The restaurant is very accommodating and I appreciate their attention to detail so much! 10 stars!!"
Miso Soup
Spicy. Salmon, yellowtail, and avocado, topped with lightly seared salmon & tuna, finished with chef's special sauce, green onion and red tempura bits.
$3.35
Out of Control Roll
Your choice of: edamame with salt, garlic edamame, or spicy garlic edamame.
$19.02
Déjà Vu Roll
Tempura shrimp, crabmeat & avocado, rolled with tempura flakes, served with eel sauce.
$18.77
California
Tempura shrimp roll topped with albacore, cilantro and thinly sliced onion, served with cilantro ponzu sauce.
$8.81

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