Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Short Pump

"Highlights: dark, intimate, slightly-grungy vibes, right in the heart of the Fan, great drinks, awesome Asian food but also buckets of tots, super hipster (if you get their logo tattooed, you get $1 PBRs for life, if that tells you anything), great sushi menu. Noms I recommend: tofu bites; tofu lettuce wraps; Asian sesame noodles with tofu"

"2232 West Main Street, RVA 23220Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: FB. Hailed as the best sushi in Richmond, the popularity of Sticky Rice is no secret!. Some of the most badass rolls include the Godzirra, Drawn ‘n’ Buttered, and The Sargasso Sea Roll."

"A post shared by Come Get Yall Juice (@trentypotpie) on Dec 3, 2018 at 1:04pm PST. Over the years, Sumo San has created an exhaustive menu, which is fresh, bursting with flavor, and the chefs here very adeptly give a unique twist to the conventional preparations. Equally remarkable is the food presentation, which enhances your dining experience."

"This upscale Sushi restaurant is known for its emphasis on decor and food presentation, and a lot of guests highly complimented the presentation. This place makes quality sushi, and they offer a wide variety of creative roll combinations that you can choose from, and if you are someone with food sensitivities or allergies of any kind, this is a great advantage for you. Try the Blue crab roll, the Boston rolls and the Fantasy roll."

"Another great addition to Shockoe Bottom, Miyabi serves up authentic Japanese food. Their lunch special is a killer deal!. If you liked this post, you may also like 11 Reasons To Pack Your Bags For Scott’s Addition and 11 Best Events in RVA This Summer!"

"Try this place if you want to take advantage of happy hour with their great drinks at only 3 USD from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The Japanese cuisine here is well-prepared, and guests especially loved the soups here. Definitely try the sushi rolls, especially their specialty rolls that are sure to not disappoint you, along with the rice options, such as the pad Thai and chicken fried rice."

"This Japanese fusion restaurant is a great place if you’re craving sushi. The dishes are excellently made with love and care. Fresh products are used to create a traditional yet unique taste that will keep you coming back for more."

"2803 2007 W Broad St, RVA 23220Website | Facebook | Photo: Yelp. The interactive LED bar creates a hip ambiance at LEVEL!. Their extensive menu features hefty portions and fresh twists on classic rolls."

"Guests highly recommended the spicy tuna and smoked salmon, along with their specialty river roll and miso soup. Couples especially found this restaurant great as a date spot, as it offers a very quiet, fine-dining ambiance with soft lighting and music. The service is also highly recommended, and you are sure to have a grand time here."

"19 South 13th Street, RVA 23219Website | Facebook | Photo: Yelp. Although it may be packed on a Saturday night, Kobe’s generously stuffed sushi rolls make the busy atmosphere melt away. If you’re in the mood for more entertainment, take a peak down into Kobe’s basement for the hibachi portion of the restaurant."

"As the name implies, Osaka Sushi and Steak provides a menu that goes well beyond just sushi. And in some cases, that might mean that the sushi gets a bit lost in the mix. But not at Osaka Sushi and Steak."

"7019 Three Chopt Rd, RVA 23226Website | Facebook | Photo: Yelp. A hidden gem in the Village Shopping Center, Mai Sushi defies its lackluster ambiance through their gracious portion sizes and delicious sushi rolls. An ideal spot for take out or delivery!"

"A post shared by emma 🌻 (@ecohlsson) on Dec 12, 2014 at 4:46pm PST. A small Japanese restaurant with big flavors!. Mai Sushi welcomes you with a very intimate setting and is very tastefully decorated."

"You’ll need a few friends to help you finish off The Sushi Roll Deluxe!. For about $30, you’ll find 7 enormous rolls at your table. Aside from their ample portions and fresh ingredients, Carytown Sushi features a friendly waitstaff and a laid-back environment!"

"Food was great no complaints here except for the water that I was served, it had a strong fish smell to it.Well I think it was the water, could have been..."

"Pad Thai: Balance, the key to a fulfilling life and the perfect yoga pose, is what makes some pad thai better than others. With Mom Siam's expansion downtown, you can find it twice as easily. Here, mounds of peanuts and bean sprouts are fanned out on the edges of the plate, but it's Mom's Siam's crushed smoked chili condiment that highlights pleasant taste-bud inversions of sweet, sour, hot and piquant ($8 at lunch; $10 at dinner)."

"A post shared by Hangry_Eater (@hangry_eater) on Dec 16, 2018 at 2:44pm PST. Located right in the heart of Richmond, this Japanese restaurant offers authentic and highly enjoyable Japanese food at great prices!. The fresh flavors will truly meet your palate’s expectations."

"Head over to Carytown, a nine-block stretch of Cary Street packed with boutique shops, local restaurants, and historic sites. Chop Suey Books, your first shopping stop, is a mainstay in the Carytown community, buying and selling used and new books and hosting special events and meetups in the upstairs section of the shop. If you don’t have a specific title in mind and are feeling daring, check out the front of the shop, where you can have a “Blind Date with a Book”. The shop wraps up books in solid parchment paper and twine, adding a tag on the front that gives a short description of the book, leaving your next read up to chance (or fate, if you prefer)."

"Address(es):Carytown: 3012 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221Contact: (804) 370-8210Menu:https://mellowmushroom.com/location/va-richmond-3012-w-cary-st-23221/. Midlothian: 1403 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113Contact: (804) 594-0100Menu:https://mellowmushroom.com/location/va-midlothian-1403-huguenot-road-23113/. Short Pump: 12171 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233Contact: (804) 364-3111Menu:https://mellowmushroom.com/location/va-henrico-12171-west-broad-street-23233/"

"Highlights: super funky and eclectic vibe inside, great beer/cider menus, lots of fun pizzas, in the heart of Carytown. Noms I recommend: I get an all-veggie pizza with Daiya cheese on gf crust!. And the cider flight is awesome, too."

"Get the Mega Veggie without the cheese or sub Daiya vegan cheese, it’s loaded with all the veggie goodies and tofu!. mellowmushroom.com/store/richmond-carytown. 3012 W Cary St in Carytown"

"Coming in second place is Sugar Shack, which was featured in USA Today’s top donut shops in the USA article in honor of National Donut Day…AKA they’re pretty legit. This neighborhood shop is rustic and features different flavors that look and taste like all your favorite candy bars. Flavors include Baby Ruth, M&M, Butterfinger, and Somoa."

"Sugar Shack Donuts is on Thrillist's definitive list of the 33 Best Donut Shops in America, so it has to get some respect. Ultimately, its ranking on these lists is what attracts many donut-eating visitors to Richmond. Flavors include "Tastes Like a Samoa," Chocolate Butterfinger, and Apple Cake."

"Highlights: this is one of the easiest places to eat-- the whole menu is veg, and so much of it is gf too!. It has a fun diner-ish vibe, and there are tables outside too. Noms I recommend: I'm loyal to the vegan chicken salad wrap on a gf tortilla with the potato salad side."

"This cute eatery has a totally vegan menu of traditional cafe fare. In the early Fall, they tend to have a seasonal flatbread pizza featuring chanterelles and red onion that is divine. Must-tries: Curried Butternut Squash Soup & Vegan Chicken Salad Sandwich."

"22 S Addison St, Richmond, VA 23220Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: FB. Fresca serves up food that is local, organic, healthy, and damn tasty!. Their entire menu is vegetarian and all items can be altered to be made vegan."

"Scott’s AdditionThree Notch’d, named for the road taken by Revolutionary War hero Jack Jouett, started its life in Charlottesville. But the brewers made a point from the beginning to integrate themselves into the local scene. The cozy Scott’s Addition space serves mostly to highlight a series of weekly collaborations with Richmond musicians, restaurants, and businesses -- and its this concerted approach that brings in customers from all walks of life."