Location: Marina
Top Restaurants in Marina
Where to eat Japanese food in Marina: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Japanese restaurants to try in Marina. Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2013 population at 20,370. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles (13 km) west of Salinas, and 8 miles north of Monterey. Marina is also connected to Monterey, California by California State Route 1, which also connects it with Santa Cruz, California, after driving for about 35 miles. Marina is at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city on the Monterey Peninsula. The city includes part of the California State University, Monterey Bay campus, the UCMBEST branch research center of UC Santa Cruz, and the Veterans Transition Center (VTC). In 2012, Marina was named one of the 100 Best Community for Young People by America's Promise Alliance. The Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, built in 1941 to provide healthcare for U.S. Army horses and mules, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This is the first such official recognition on old Fort Ord.
Things to do in Marina
1. Michi Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Yosemitesteve
The food was really good and a lot of it.The bento box was somewhat pricey compared to my town of Modesto,but this is in the Monterey area.The owner(waitress) was very friendly.The bento box came with 2 items,rice,soup,salad and was quite delicious.Everything was prepared perfectly and the service was excellent.We will be back.Take out is available too!It also can accommodate large dining parties.Give it a try!!
2. Teriyaki Madness
Reviewed By Frances P
For a "fast food" restaurant, each meal is freshly made and cooked to order. The selections may be small, but the combinations are plentiful. You start by selecting your protein which includes Chicken Teriyaki, Spicy Chicken, Chicken Breast Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki, Tofu Teriyaki, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Katsu (breaded with Japanese Panko); then add steamed or stir-fry vegetables, and then choose between white or brown rice, Yakisoba noodles or fried rice.There are side dishes of macaroni salad (Hawaiian style), green salad, Endamame, Eggrolls, Crab Rangoon, and Chicken Potstickers.You can taste the freshness, since the dishes have not been sitting in a warming tray. I tried the Orange Chicken which was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. The Chicken Teriyaki was very flavorful, and the chicken tender and moist. The teriyaki sauce was not over-whelming, however, additional sauce is provided if you crave more.The portions are generous and the staff friendly and courteous. It is worth the wait for the fresh and flavorful dishes served at Teriyaki Madness. Avoid the wait, order online or call in your order.
3. New Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 2MarineMom
My son found this place online and we enjoyed good Japanese food. They have a respectable menu of ramen, udon and donburri. Service and food was very good although no one spoke Japanese. And just not a clean place although pretty artwork. In Japan even modest restaurants like this would be very clean. If in the area again we will go back.
