10 of the Best Japanese Restaurants in New Hampshire

It's no secret that we have a loud and proud foodie population here in New England, and with good reason. Our restaurant industry is killing it right now, and there's never a shortage of new establishments opening their doors to the public. You can never run out of places to visit for your next dining experience, especially in New Hampshire.

Countless magazines, websites, and digital platforms have written about our diverse and delicious food scene. Many of our New England restaurants were featured on Yelp's 'Top 100 US Restaurants 2023' list, visited by Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and praised by the New York Times on their prestigious Restaurant List.

But now, we're turning our attention to a type of cuisine that is universally loved: Japanese food.

Whether your go-to dish is sushi, various hibachi options, or something else, nothing beats fantastic Japanese food. And lucky for us, countless establishments throughout New Hampshire offer precisely that. We decided to ask our Facebook audience for their recommendations on the best Japanese restaurants in the Granite State, and received several great recommendations. Here's what people said.

Of course, we can't talk about Japanese cuisine without doing a deep dive into sushi. Here's a look at some of the best places for sushi in New Hampshire. Is your favorite spot on the list?

And speaking of fantastic food, who doesn't love Chinese? Let's check out some of New Hampshire's best Chinese restaurants, according to locals.