Best Japanese Restaurants in Richmond

Wonderful service, food, in a nice setting. The service was attentive and prompt. We ordered a wide variety of foods, including buttered cheese corn, Gyoza dumplings, beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp dishes. The Japanese beer was good as well. This particular location is well run. It was my second time here. I will be back soon.

Huy the chef was fun and cooked all the food perfectly Joneshal our server was very attentive and refilled drinks without asking.

Great food. Doris was the waitress and she kept our drinks filled and remembered anything else that we needed. Josue was the Manager and he was checking on all tables. He greeted my husband and I with a sincere smile.

It was my first visit with a friend today at lunch. First, kudos to the owners for the restaurant design!! Loads of beautiful walnut and leather, sophisticated lighting and special features including a skylight which graze-lights the fluted walnut walls!! Service was attentive and helpful. Water glasses were always full. The menu perfectly encompasses a broad range of seafood prepared from raw to fried - even a few beef items to round out the choices. I had the Sushi-Salad - perfect portions, nicely plated and tasty!!! My friend had the Niçoise salad which also got high praise. Balboa is on my “regular” list from now on - I am a fan!!

We had a memorable birthday evening here! Hudson was our server and he was excellent, patient in explaining the menu, and also listening well to our preferences. The result was a great experience. Every dish was unique and so tasty.