Tangerine Japanese Cuisine
Tangerine Japanese Cuisine, out in Knoxville, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5 from 796 reviews.
Every spot we track for ramen and sushi in Knoxville, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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14 restaurants
Tangerine Japanese Cuisine, out in Knoxville, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5 from 796 reviews.
Basic spot for Japanese fare, including a large variety of sushi rolls, plus noodles & grilled meat.
Anaba Japanese Cuisine Downtown, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 385 reviews.
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Traditional & new spins on seafood rolls & other Japanese dishes in relaxed surroundings.
Casual Japanese eatery known for sushi rolls & savory noodle dishes in a cozy ambiance with a patio.
This relaxed eatery offers a menu of traditional Japanese food plus Thai & Chinese specialties.
With 4.4 stars and 764 reviews, Fin-Two Japanese Ale House is a popular ramen destination in Knoxville, Tennessee. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
Relaxed eatery offering creative seafood rolls alongside hibachi-style entrees & raw appetizers.
Makino Japanese Buffet, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 991 reviews.
Zen Ramen House & Sushi Bar, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 113 reviews.
Nama Izakaya, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 58 reviews.
osaka hibachi & sushi buffet, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 809 reviews.
Locally owned eatery serving Japanese, Korean & Chinese meals, plus sushi rolls & a relaxed setting.
Zukku Sushi Knoxville, in Knoxville, is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews.
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When I am after ramen and sushi in Knoxville, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward ramen and sushi, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
When you want both ramen and sushi in one sitting, full-service Japanese restaurants and izakaya are the move — they serve hot bowls alongside fresh sushi and sashimi. This map is filtered to the spots near you most likely to do both.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Knoxville, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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The map above shows Knoxville, TN Japanese restaurants and izakaya likely to serve both ramen and sushi. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance from your current location.
Yes — full-service Japanese restaurants and izakaya commonly serve both ramen and sushi, plus sashimi and small plates. Dedicated ramen shops and sushi bars usually specialize in one.
Start with a few pieces of nigiri or a roll while the kitchen fires your ramen, then eat the bowl while it is hot. It is the best way to sample the kitchen’s range.
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