Best Japanese Restaurants at Cancún & Riviera Maya All-Inclusives

Japanese restaurant featuring revolving sushi bar, makizushi, teppanyaki, soups, and refined seafood dishes blending Japanese tradition with elegant ambiance.

✨ Insider tip: Features a revolving sushi belt - grab plates as they pass by. Also offers à la carte options including Pad Thai and teppanyaki.

Note: Schedules subject to change

Teppanyaki experience reimagined with elegance and flair, featuring meats, fish, and noodles cooked on an iron plate. Master chefs perform tableside with traditional Japanese onion volcanos and sleight-of-hand grill work.

✨ Insider tip: Great for groups and interactive dining. The teppanyaki show is entertaining and perfect for families.

Note: Opening hours subject to change according to resort operation

Refined teppanyaki experience where flavor meets artistry. Features authentic Japanese cuisine with sushi and teppanyaki cooked tableside, complemented by traditional Japanese ambiance with sake barrels and natural woods.

✨ Insider tip: Similar experience to Kita with eclectic energy and immersive moments.

Note: Opening hours subject to change according to resort operation

An upscale Japanese fusion restaurant located at the adjacent Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'an, offering a unique culinary experience with sweeping views of the lush tropical resort. Accessible to Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal guests (ages 18+).

✨ Insider tip: Access requires being 18+ as this is at the adults-only Sian Ka'an property. Reserve via the Bahia Principe app up to 10 days in advance. Guests call this one of the best Japanese options in the complex.

Note: Exact hours approximate; confirm at check-in.

An exciting Japanese restaurant at Bahia Principe Grand Coba, offering a selection of dishes from various Asian countries including teppanyaki-style cooking. Accessible to all Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal guests.

✨ Insider tip: Some guests find the teppanyaki experience to be entertaining but the food only average — the a la carte sushi and sashimi options may offer better value. Book via the app.

Note: Exact hours approximate; confirm at check-in.

A Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant at Bahia Principe Grand Tequila, where chefs combine traditional and contemporary techniques to create surprising dishes with intense flavors, captivating textures, and artistic presentations. Accessible to Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal guests (ages 18+).

✨ Insider tip: Nikkei cuisine (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) is a unique and exciting concept rarely found in all-inclusive settings — a must-try for adventurous diners. Adults-only access applies. Reserve via the app.

Note: Open since December 1, 2025. Hours approximate; confirm at check-in.

An upscale Japanese fusion restaurant where guests dine on sushi, sashimi, and creative Asian-inspired dishes while gazing at sweeping views of the lush tropical resort grounds.

✨ Insider tip: The ice cream tempura (deep-fried ice cream) is the must-order dessert. The beef with oyster sauce is another standout. Book via the Bahia Principe app before arrival if possible, or immediately at check-in.

Modern Asian fusion cuisine featuring teppanyaki tables with live preparation by expert chefs.

✨ Insider tip: Exciting show at the incredible Teppanyaki tables; reservation and formal dress required.

Peruvian-Japanese fusion specialty restaurant featuring Nikkei cuisine with 10 teppanyaki tables and Robatayaki table.

✨ Insider tip: Dinner-only with live cooking show; reservations required; semi-formal dress code.

A Japanese specialty restaurant offering sushi service during the day and a full à la carte Japanese dinner menu in the evenings, featuring signature rolls including the house Cancun Bay Roll.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations are required for dinner service (open only 2 days per week), so book early at check-in. Sushi lunch service runs 4 days a week and is walk-in friendly — a great way to enjoy specialty cuisine without a reservation.

Note: Sushi lunch service open 4 days per week (no reservation needed). À la carte dinner open 2 days per week; reservations required.

Spice offers an Asian dining experience combining an à la carte menu with live Teppanyaki cooking stations, where chefs prepare dishes tableside with theatrical flair. The menu spans Japanese, Chinese, and Pan-Asian flavors.

✨ Insider tip: The Teppanyaki stations are the highlight—sit at the grill counter for the full show. Note that Spice fills up quickly; arriving right at opening is advisable. Some reviews note this is one of the harder tables to snag.

A dedicated sushi station relocated after the 2025 refresh to a separate area next to the reflecting pool, where tradition meets innovation. Offers more than 15 sushi specialties and freshly made nigiris. Post-2025 enhancements include sushi workshops, omakase nights, and sake pairings.

✨ Insider tip: One of the most popular quick-bite spots on property. The 2025 refresh elevated the experience with omakase nights—ask the concierge for the weekly schedule.

Note: Hours vary by season; check schedule on property

Pan-Asian restaurant covering the culinary traditions of Japan, China, Vietnam, and Thailand, featuring a sushi bar, shareable small plates, and three live teppanyaki grilling stations. The attached Shoji Sake Bar offers pre- or post-dinner sake and cocktails.

✨ Insider tip: Teppanyaki reservations are required and must be made through the concierge — book early in your stay as seats fill quickly. The sushi menu is extensive and highly regarded. Hibachi dinner is a must-do experience.

Note: Teppanyaki tables require reservation via concierge. General à la carte and sushi is walk-in.

Japanese restaurant with entertaining teppanyaki dinner show or à la carte regular tables, offering dishes from various Asian countries.

Note: Dinner only

Japanese restaurant offering selection of dishes from various Asian countries.

Note: Dinner only

Japanese restaurant with delectable dinner experience featuring selection of dishes from various Asian countries.

Note: Dinner only

Japanese fusion cuisine with sweeping views of lush tropical resort in unique culinary experience.

Note: Dinner only

Japanese fusion cuisine with sweeping views of lush tropical resort.

Note: Dinner only

Zen is Hard Rock Cancun's signature Asian restaurant, offering a dual concept: an à la carte menu featuring sushi, Izakaya dishes, and Asian classics served in a moody, modern Japanese-inspired dining room, with teppanyaki table experiences available for dinner where a chef cooks tableside for groups of up to 12 guests.

✨ Insider tip: Breakfast at Zen is a hidden gem — pancakes can be made in custom designs from a printed lookbook, and the buffet is smaller and quieter than The Market. For dinner, book the teppanyaki early in your stay as it fills up quickly; the regular à la carte tables accept walk-ins.

Note: Hours are approximate; confirm with resort upon arrival. Teppanyaki requires advance reservation.

Zen is a dual-concept Asian restaurant featuring a la carte Chinese and Japanese dining, an authentic sushi bar, and a teppanyaki show-cooking experience where chefs prepare multi-course meals tableside with theatrical flair.

✨ Insider tip: The a la carte menu is a gem—don't overlook it in favor of teppanyaki. The sushi and sashimi selections are high quality. Teppanyaki seatings max out at 12 guests per table, so reserve early through the concierge once you arrive.

Note: Walk-ins welcome for regular tables; teppanyaki reservations strongly recommended.

Contemporary Japanese restaurant by Chef Luis Arzapalo presenting eastern gastronomical art with traditional Japanese techniques and menu.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Only open for dinner. Book at least 3 weeks in advance.

An à la carte Japanese dinner restaurant offering exquisitely prepared sushi, sashimi, and a wide range of other traditional Japanese dishes.

✨ Insider tip: One of the best sushi spots in the Paraíso complex. Book immediately on check-in — it fills up every night. The omakase-style tasting is worth requesting.

Teppanyaki restaurant with stations of different shapes and sizes where chefs create an entertaining culinary show. Part of a two-in-one Japanese dining concept.

✨ Insider tip: Same-day reservations are usually available a few hours in advance. The whole table is seated at once for the teppanyaki show.

Japanese izakaya-style restaurant featuring street-style tapas, fresh sushi, sashimi, grilled items, and a ramen noodle bar. Part of the two-in-one Japanese dining concept with Mikado.

✨ Insider tip: One of the top-rated restaurants at the resort. Grilled items and sushi are particularly fresh and well-prepared.

A stylish rooftop sushi bar with ocean views, serving delicate rolls, fusion flavors, and creative cocktails in a breezy, intimate 42-seat setting. Exclusively for Club & Villas guests on the adults-only rooftop.

✨ Insider tip: With only 42 seats, this is the most exclusive dining venue on property and a true hidden gem. Lunch is served year-round but dinner is only available during winter season. The ocean view from the rooftop combined with fresh sushi makes this the highlight of the Club & Villas experience.

Note: Exclusively available for Club & Villas guests at the rooftop (adults only 16+). Dinner service available during the winter season only.

A premium Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant at The Grand Oasis Cancún featuring teppanyaki grills, sushi, and theatrical tableside cooking. Adults-only and consistently rated among TripAdvisor's top resort restaurants in Cancún.

✨ Insider tip: Request the teppanyaki counter for the full interactive show. The chef performances are highly entertaining. Additional surcharge applies — book immediately upon arrival.

Note: Reservation required. Additional surcharge applies. Adults-only (+18).

A popular Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant blending sushi rolls with taco-style preparations and creative fusion dishes. One of the most in-demand à la carte reservations on the entire campus.

✨ Insider tip: Arguably the hardest reservation to get on property — start lining up at 3:30 PM on the dot. The sushi chef presentations are impressive; ask for omakase-style suggestions.

Note: Reservations open at 4:00 PM daily and fill within minutes. Queue by 3:30 PM.

A Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant offering creative sushi rolls, tacos, and fusion plates in a vibrant setting. Shared across the Oasis campus and one of the most popular à la carte options.

✨ Insider tip: Reserve at exactly 4:00 PM — this is the most coveted reservation on campus. Queue by 3:30 PM to secure a spot.

Note: Reservation required at 4:00 PM daily; fills within minutes.

A premium Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant available on The Sens Cancún and Grand Oasis Palm campus, offering sushi, sashimi, and oriental specialties. Carries an additional surcharge.

✨ Insider tip: A step up from Maki Taco in terms of formality and sushi quality. The additional cost is worth it for serious sushi fans.

Note: Additional cost. Reservation required.

The signature Oasis Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant serving creative sushi rolls and taco-style fusion plates. One of the highest-demand reservations across the entire Oasis campus.

✨ Insider tip: Start queuing at 3:30 PM for the 4:00 PM reservation window. The chef presentations and roll variety are consistently praised by guests.

Note: Reservation required at 4:00 PM; fills within minutes.

A premium Japanese cuisine restaurant at Grand Oasis Palm serving sushi, sashimi, and Asian specialties. Carries an additional surcharge above the all-inclusive plan.

✨ Insider tip: Worth the additional cost for sushi enthusiasts. More refined and focused than Maki Taco. Reserve well in advance.

Note: Additional cost. Reservation required.

An Asian-inspired sake bar with paper lanterns and Japanese design elements. Ginger, cardamom, and green tea flavors awaken the senses in this oasis of plants and light, ideally situated for drinks before or after dinner at Bana.

✨ Insider tip: The sake cocktails are creative and well-crafted. Located right next to Bana, making it the natural pre-dinner spot when dining Asian. Try the ginger-infused cocktails.

Note: Functions as a holding bar for Bana restaurant

A Nikkei-inspired bar offering pisco-flavored experiences alongside a selection of beverages and cocktails based on sake, beer, and Japanese and Mexican whiskey.

✨ Insider tip: Pairs naturally with the Lemon Fish restaurant. The pisco sour variations are excellent. A great spot to start or end an evening in the garden area.

A Japanese-style sake bar and pre-dinner holding bar for Tokimeku Restaurant. Features creative cocktails by expert mixologists, traditional hot and cold sakes, and an extensive beverage menu of new flavors and aromas.

✨ Insider tip: The natural pre-dinner stop before Tokimeku. The sake cocktails are creative and well-crafted. Try the infused sake options — they're unique to this bar.

Note: Adults only (18+). Functions as holding bar for Tokimeku.

An entertaining dinner experience where skilled chefs perform at the hibachi teppanyaki grill tableside and craft intricate maki rolls at the sushi bar, blending culinary theater with authentic Japanese flavors.

✨ Insider tip: Request the teppanyaki grill seating for the full show experience — the chef performances make this a highlight of the trip. Reservations are strongly recommended as seats at the grill fill fast each evening.

A showstopping Japanese restaurant with hibachi teppanyaki chef performances and a sushi bar, shared across both properties and one of the most popular dinner reservations on the combined resort.

✨ Insider tip: Book early in your stay — teppanyaki seats are the most coveted reservation on the entire complex. STAR Class guests at Adult Scene have priority booking access.

Note: Shared with main Planet Hollywood Cancun property.

Japanese à la carte restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes.

✨ Insider tip: A new addition with the Palace Kukulkan opening. More refined than the Asian restaurants at other Cancún RIU properties.

Japanese à la carte restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and Japanese specialties. No teppanyaki show tables.

✨ Insider tip: The salmon is highly recommended by frequent guests. No teppanyaki tables, so expect traditional table service.

Japanese à la carte restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes.

✨ Insider tip: The salmon dishes are highly recommended by guests. One of the stronger specialty restaurants at the property.

A fine-dining Japanese restaurant with indoor seating decorated in traditional Japanese style and an outdoor courtyard with a bamboo-lined garden surrounding a peaceful fountain and pond. Serves sushi, sashimi, and à la carte Japanese specialties.

✨ Insider tip: Try to get seated in the outdoor bamboo courtyard — it's a serene setting that elevates the entire meal. The gyoza aperitif is complimentary, and the salmon tartar over avocado and the chef's choice sushi plate are standout dishes.

Authentic teppanyaki and Japanese cuisine featuring expert chefs with knife skills, fun tricks, and humorous banter, plus fresh sushi at this à la carte dining venue.

✨ Insider tip: Dinner show experience with entertaining chefs. Also serves fresh sushi.

Authentic teppanyaki experience with dramatic design and bold atmosphere, featuring grill masters with expert knife skills, fun tricks, and humorous banter, plus Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi.

A pan-Asian à la carte restaurant serving Japanese and broader Asian-inspired cuisine, including sushi and teppanyaki-style preparations.

✨ Insider tip: Don't miss the teppanyaki experience — arrive early as the communal tables fill quickly. Men must wear long pants and sleeves for dinner.

A modern, elegant à la carte restaurant serving Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences — a Nikkei-style concept combining the flavors of Japan and Latin America.

✨ Insider tip: The Nikkei fusion concept is a standout on property — try the tiradito or sushi with Peruvian chili sauces. One of the more exciting culinary concepts at Dreams.

Note: Dinner hours not confirmed; approximately 6 PM – 11 PM.

A dedicated sushi bar serving a delectable variety of sushi and Japanese-inspired bites, open through the afternoon and into the evening.

✨ Insider tip: Open from early afternoon — great for a late-lunch sushi fix before the formal dinner restaurants open. Casual dress is perfectly fine here.

Luxe two-story Japanese restaurant with varied menu, self-service sushi bar, and teppanyaki live cooking tables featuring impressive shows where chefs prepare food in front of guests.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required for teppanyaki tables. The live cooking show is spectacular entertainment while dining.

Note: Reservation required for teppanyaki tables

A Japanese restaurant offering three distinct dining experiences under one roof: à la carte table seating, a sushi bar with exclusive dishes, and teppanyaki show-cooking tables. The menu draws on traditional Japanese cuisine with contemporary and Peruvian-influenced touches.

✨ Insider tip: The teppanyaki tables are the most popular feature and the only dining experience in the resort requiring a reservation — book through the concierge on the day of your visit. The sushi bar is first-come, first-served and offers a more intimate experience.

Note: Teppanyaki tables require same-day reservation through concierge