Japanese cuisine is among the most expressive ones in the world. With the freshest high-quality ingredients, delicate preparation, sincere respect for authentic recipes, bold interpretations, and attention to aesthetics, it captivates all gourmands' attention.

Most importantly, enjoying the refined cuisine of Japan doesn't always require travelling there. Whether it's a small ramen shop, a restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, a stylish place pairing sushi with champagne, or a café focused on Japanese home cooking, all dining experiences can be found right in the Lithuanian capital.

Looking for unique Japanese restaurants in Vilnius? Check out this Tablein guide's feature for attention-worthy gourmet spots and find your new favourite!

Japanese restaurants in Vilnius

Mililitrai
Vilniaus g. 33, Vilnius

Mililitrai is a stylish restaurant in Vilnius, treating guests to unique flavours of distant Asia. Here, modern Japanese cuisine finds a perfect match with high-end cocktail traditions, and the atmosphere radiates the enchanting magic.

As the pioneer of such Japanese food & cocktail concept in Lithuania, Mililitrai prioritizes the freshest and highest quality ingredients to craft diverse exotic dishes. From Bluefin tuna carpaccio with sturgeon caviar to salmon sashimi, scallop nigiri or charred butterfish maki - the menu surprises even the most seasoned gourmands.

Seeking a more exclusive experience? Pair the exotic food choices with Mililitrai signature cocktails. Unsure of the perfect match for your chosen dish? The experienced restaurant team is always ready to recommend the most suitable cocktails.

Sakai Ramen
Bazilijonų g. 3A-22, Vilnius

Sakai Ramen is a quaint little restaurant dedicated exclusively to authentic Japanese ramen in Vilnius. It's a bold move, but when the concept is driven by a passion to serve guests solely delicious, pure, and high-quality bowls, only the magic may await. Homemade silky broth, handmade noodles, mouth-melting slices of meat, and delicately marinated eggs with creamy yolks – all that's needed for perfection!

As the experience of Sakai Ramen shows, there is no singular version of true ramen in Japan. Therefore, this dish is prepared here while respecting the authentic recipes but not hesitating to invoke unique interpretations.

The restaurant's menu features only three but striking versions of ramen: Miso or Garlic Tonkotsu with pork broth and slow-cooked pork, or the vegetarian Yasai Miso, accompanied by soy meat. Which will you choose?

Additionally, at Sakai Ramen, it's essential to taste the homemade kombucha with mangoes and citrus hops, fermented weekly right here in the restaurant's kitchen.

I Hate Sushi
Vytauto g. 35, Vilnius

I Hate Sushi is a premium sushi restaurant in Vilnius that invites diners to pair legendary Japanese cuisine with classic Champagne. Distinctive flavours on the plate meet elegant bubbles: could it get any better?

The menu of this stylish restaurant offers a bold repertoire, ranging from various appetizers, sushi, nigiri, gunkan, or sashimi to soups, bowls, gourmet main courses, and exotic desserts. No matter your selection, prepare to be amazed!

Moreover, all Japanese cuisine options are distinguished not only by refined flavours but also by the highest quality ingredients - Scottish salmon, bluefin tuna, wild eel, royal Kamchatka crab, Icelandic salmon roe, or Wagyu beef. The preparation process itself holds particular importance too as the freshest products are handled, peeled, and otherwise prepared right here in I Hate Sushi kitchen.

Tamago
Mindaugo g. 16 - 50A, Vilnius

Want to experience Japanese cuisine in Vilnius the way it's cooked at home by Japanese people? Tamago café is here to fulfil your wish! Built upon a unique concept that blends Korean and Japanese culinary traditions, this place focuses on homemade flavours.

For brunch, indulge in a selection ranging from Japanese pancakes with crispy bacon & miso butter or condensed milk & matcha to a tamagoyaki omelette. And for lunch, whether it's miso soup, karaage chicken, or katsu tilapia, each dish introduces you to the comforting flavours of Japanese home cooking.

Another standout feature at Tamago café is its Japanese cocktails. From Matcha Margarita or Sake Grapefruit to Tokyo Mary and Sakura Blossom – don't hesitate to pair the beverages with selected dishes!

Menu items at restaurants may change, so check here for the latest offerings.