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Trending Japanese restaurant in Kentucky

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Good places keep getting better. Discover japanese restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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#51

Hiro Hibachi Express

place Middlesborough, Kentucky

trending_up+1.6pts
58.6
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#52

Sake Blue

place Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky

trending_up+1.5pts
81.4
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#53

Koi Express Frankfort

place Frankfort, Kentucky

trending_up+1.5pts
77.1
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#54

Mt. Fuji

place Louisville, Kentucky

trending_up+1.4pts
67.9
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#55

Sakura 17 Japanese restaurant

place Radcliff, Kentucky

trending_up+1.0pts
67.6
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#56

Asuka Japanese Steak House & Sushi

place Danville, Kentucky

trending_up+0.8pts
72.9
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#57

Hibachi Express & Poke Bowl

place Ashland, Kentucky

trending_up+0.8pts
66.6
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#58

Shogun Bistro

place Glasgow, Kentucky

trending_up+0.7pts
67.2
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#59

Asahi Japanese Restaurant (II)

place Crestwood, Kentucky

trending_up+0.5pts
14.5
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#60

Little Japan

place Hodgenville, Kentucky

trending_up+0.2pts
54.3
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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