200+ Authentic Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

•

Updated: January 19th, 2023

200+ Authentic Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

Thinking of opening a Japanese restaurant?

The first step is finding a great name for your restaurant and ensuring it's available.

The name of your business will forever play a role in:

Your customer's first impression
Your businesses identity
The power behind the type of customer your brand attracts
How easily your customers can find you online

We've put together 200+ Japanese restaurant name ideas and provided you with a step-by-step guide on how to name your business.

Additionally, we provide you with a free business name generator with an instant domain availability check to help you find a custom name for your Japanese restaurant.

Need to start an LLC? Create an LLC in minutes with ZenBusiness.

Japanese Restaurant Name Generator

Want to come up with your own unique company or brand name?

You can generate thousands of Japanese restaurant name ideas for free using our business name generator and instantly check domain availability.

Best Japanese Restaurant Names

Here is a list of names for your Japanese restaurant business. Use our instant availability check to see if the name is available, or get suggestions on similar names with domain availability.

Cool and Cute Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

Dojo Sushi check availability
Miyako Express check availability
Hama Sushi check availability
Nozomi Domo Ramen check availability
Muromachi check availability
The Vintage Cottage check availability
Boongho check availability
Ramen Domo check availability
Chaya check availability
Sushi Dojo check availability
The Minty Valley check availability
The Fresh Moment check availability
Suzie Sushi check availability
Intermezzo check availability
Sora Domo Ramen check availability
Octopus Sushi check availability
The Mellow Commander check availability
Toshi Sushi check availability
The Crispy prawn check availability
Travel East check availability
Muromachiy check availability
Sushi Fumi check availability
Tempura Restaurants check availability
The Caramel Dome check availability
Asahi Sushi check availability
21st Century Sushi check availability
Atomic Sushi check availability
Sticky Rice check availability
Stix check availability
Serenity check availability
The Mad Angel check availability
Mikado Ramen House check availability
Eureka check availability
Seawise check availability

Unique and Authentic Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

The Juniper Hog check availability
Kappa Maki check availability
Otomisan Domo Ramen check availability
Sushi Katsuei check availability
Harakiri Sushi check availability
Love Sushi check availability
Sushi Dojo check availability
Futamono check availability
Parlay check availability
The Pearl Apple check availability
The Vineyard check availability
Sushi Junkies check availability
Cherin Ramen check availability
The Incredible Deer check availability
Rice Smash check availability
Tanto check availability
Kaya Sushi check availability
Edamame check availability
Mako Sushi check availability
Mirrors check availability
Coastal Sushi check availability
The Nifty Elephant check availability
The Fiery Well check availability
House of Bamboo check availability
Sushi Tsujita check availability
Tataki check availability
Rolls Royce check availability
Shogun check availability
The Empress check availability
Inshoku-ten check availability
Anago check availability
Shibucho check availability
The Leavener check availability
Kamaboko check availability

Creative Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

Sticky Rice Sushi check availability
Sally Makes Sushi check availability
Ajisen Ramen check availability
Shibumi check availability
Shichigosan check availability
The Court Fable check availability
Kappa Maki check availability
Sushiverse check availability
Raw Delights check availability
Fluorescence check availability
Pazzaz Sushi House of Ramen check availability
Honshu Sushi check availability
Sushi & Saki check availability
Tonkatsu check availability
The Dragon and Eel check availability
Chanoyu check availability
Hamasaku check availability
The Rare Farmer check availability
Sushiio check availability
Kamaboko check availability
The Painted Tulip check availability
Rising Sun Sushi check availability
Love Sushi check availability
Asuka check availability
Sushi & Saki check availability
Umami Noodle and Ramen Bar check availability
Sushi John (or Jane) check availability
Sushi of the Sea check availability
Eyaki Sushi check availability
Brew and Sushi check availability
Menkui-Tei Ramen House check availability
Rice Stack check availability
Raw Fish in Seaweed check availability

Clever Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

Katana Sushi check availability
Mikado Ramen House check availability
Nori Wraps check availability
Manayoki check availability
Obento kudasai check availability
Sushi Tsujita check availability
Asuka check availability
Skizuke check availability
Cho Cho San check availability
Emperor’s Sushi check availability
Kukai’s Offering check availability
Korokke Hai check availability
Cagen check availability
Heian-kyo check availability
Itacho Sushi Restaurant check availability
Sushi John’s check availability
Chow Sushi check availability
Veil check availability
The Hat check availability
The Minty Demon check availability
Naruto Ramen check availability
Stix check availability
Sake House Miro Ramen check availability
The Pink Violin check availability
Makoto Sushi check availability
Whisk check availability
Mirin check availability
Hirohito’s Sushi Shop check availability
Retro check availability
Curiosity check availability
Hikari Sushi check availability
Ramen Maruya check availability

Best Japanese Restaurant Name Ideas

Izakaya Domo Ramen check availability
Shibumi check availability
Chaya check availability
Shinbashi House of Ramen check availability
Miso Hungry check availability
Nippon Sushi check availability
Edamame check availability
Mako Sushi check availability
Ramen Maruya check availability
Shiki-Sankon check availability
Power Roll check availability
Shinbashi check availability
Nigiri check availability
KazuNori check availability
The Thai Diner check availability
The Cane check availability
Laguna check availability
Sushi Eyaki check availability
Ichibanya check availability
Muromachiy check availability
Chiba check availability
Kaiseki check availability
Kaiju Sushi check availability
The Holy Lobster check availability
Yakisoba O Thabemasu check availability
Kodama Sushi check availability
Sister’s Sushi House check availability
Kukai’s Offering check availability
The Big City Angel check availability
Robata Jinya House of Ramen check availability
Onigiri Otoko check availability
Hikari Sushi check availability

Guide: How To Name Your Japanese Restaurant Business

Why Is Your Business Name Important?

Your business name is one of the single most important pieces to starting a business.

Why?

Because your business name has power.

It reflects your reputation, your mission, values, and represents what people (and customers) are searching for.

It impacts the way in which people remember, refer you, and perceive your business

When choosing your business name, there's a lot to think about in order to get it right - so it's important not to rush this process.

Let's take a look at everything you need to consider before deciding on a business name:

Tips To Consider When Naming Your Japanese Restaurant:

Simple is always better

This means a few different things. Your Japanese restaurant name should always be:

Easy to spell
Easy to pronounce
Easy to remember

Consider avoiding long names as much as possible, as this will only lead your customers forgetting your name and feeling frustrated.

To test this point, try to think of any well-known reputable brand off the top of your head.

The first that come to mind for me are Alexa, Google, Nike, Apple - each unique in their own way (hence, easy to remember) , less than six characters and easy to spell.

Your Business Name Should Define What You Do

The name of your business should reflect a defining characteristic of what you do.

Before your customer goes to your website or speaks to you, the name of your business should spark some initial thoughts in their brain as to what you're all about.

For example, marketingexamples.com describes exactly what their company is about: providing great examples of marketing tactics.

Consider SEO When Naming Your Japanese Restaurant Business

Bottom line: If you don't show up in google, you're going to make it that much more challenging for customers to find you.

There are several different aspects to think about when it comes to SEO & naming your Japanese restaurant:

Try not to pick a business name that's crowded with other businesses
Consider naming your business based on highly searched keywords
Make sure the name of your business matches search intent and what people are looking for

Think about the emotions you want to evoke

Your business name has the power to evoke certain emotions and thoughts from your customer.

It has the ability to evoke a positive or a negative feeling. An inclusive or an exclusive feeling. A fearful or a loving feeling.

It's not to say that any of these feelings are wrong, but it's important to ensure that they are in line with your values and mission.

For example, the brand Death's Door makes me feel a bit risky and uncertain - but that's the point. They're selling Gin.

Try Not To Pick Something Too Limiting

Your business name should be fitting for the future and growth of your business, that way you don't have to confront a re-brand down the road.

If you choose something too narrow, it may be challenging to diversify your product and revenue streams down the road.

Here are some tips to avoid making this mistake:

Try not to name the business after a particular geographical area (this makes it hard to grow in other areas)
Try not to name the business after only one product you sell
Try not to name something based on a current trend

Brainstorming Names For Your Business

If you're in the brainstorming phase and trying to come up with a business name, there are a few key things to think about in order to get the juices flowing:

Write out a list of words that reflect your brand, personality, team etc. These should be the first things that come to your mind and you shouldn't have to think too hard about it.
Look at competition in the space and see if there's a common theme. Write down some key words or phrases that resonate with you and add them to the list.
Think about the emotion you want to evoke with your business name
Ask yourself: If I had to describe my business in one word, what would it be?

From there, you can create a shortlist based on the words that resonate best with you and follow the naming guidelines above.

Tips on naming your business

In addition to the requirements from the State, there are some general naming guidelines that may help you down the road as well.

We've put together a full guide here for naming your business here but will also cover the most critical pieces below:

You can check for domain availability here:

Find a domain starting at $0.88

As soon as you resonate with a name (or names), secure the domain and social media handles as soon as possible to ensure they don't get taken.

Other general naming tips

Consider SEO when naming your business
Consider naming your business something that reflects what you do and/or who you are
Keep it simple! Easy to spell, easy to pronounce and easy to remember
Try not to pick something too limiting that could impact your businesses growth in the future!

Check out our full naming guide here.

Here is a video covering all factors to consider when naming your LLC:

Examples of Great Business Names

When choosing a business name, it's critical that you look at other examples of businesses not only in your space, but business names in other industries that have done particularly well.

Here are a few examples of great business names (+ how some of these businesses came up with their name):

Competitor Analysis Example

One great way to name your business is by looking at the competition and getting inspiration.

Gia Paddock, founder of Boutique Rye analyzed other businesses in the space and added her own personal spin to her business name:

A popular national brick & mortar women’s boutique that many may have heard of is called Francesca’s… How original, right? So we came up with Boutique Rye named after our son, Riley. We put "boutique" in front to be a little different.

The name "Boutique Rye" checks the boxes for naming a business:

Short and simple
Easy to spell and easy to remember
Clearly defines what the company does
Optimized for SEO (people searching for boutiques)
Unique and personal touch - tells a story.

Ask Other People

Sometimes, coming up with a name is as easy as asking other people, whether that be friends, family, people at a coffee shop, or in Spyq Sklar case, his own customer!

How we came up with the name Cat Sushi:

So, we put together a quick business plan and set aside some money that we were willing to risk. One of our loyal customers actually came up with the name. We still give them free cat food.

Read the full story ➡️ here

The name "Cat Sushi" checks all the boxes for naming a business:

Memorable and funny
Short and simple
Obvious that they sell treats for cats
Fun & unique story - their customer literally came up with the name of their business!

The Amazon Example

Formerly called "Cadabra", Jeff Bezos decided that the name was too obscure, hard to spell, and easy to misinterpret.

The name Amazon came from a simple dictionary search .

Jeff Bezos wanted something that started with an A, looked through a dictionary and came up with the word Amazon.

When he told his team, he didn't care for anyone else's input. He was set on it.

Here's how the word "Amazon" checks all the boxes (aside from being worth a trillion dollars):

Represents the largest river in the world, making it very memorable
The story and meaning of the word matches the vision of the company: To be the larger and better than any other business!
The name allows for future growth opportunity - they didn't name something specific to just "books," even though at the time, that's what it was.
Easy to spell, pronounce and recommend!

Part of

Starting A Japanese Restaurant: Everything You Need To Know

‹

›

meet the author

Pat Walls

I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.

See full profile