16 Essential Japanese Restaurants in New Orleans

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Local spots for yakitori, donburi, and so much more

Japanese cuisine is rich with variety, expanding beyond delicate sashimi and tightly wrapped maki rolls to yakitori (skewered meats); barbecue; katsu (paneed pork or chicken); meticulous, multi-course kaiseki; donburi rice bowls; and so much more. While most Japanese restaurants offer some cooked items, this line-up highlights places where cooked dishes are often the star of the meal — otherwise, here are maps for stellar ramen and sushi around town. Here are 16 essential Japanese restaurants around New Orleans.