JL Japanese Express

Columbus, GA · Japanese restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Columbus
#91
of 500 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
JL Japanese Express, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd L4, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone
(706) 322-8838
Website
www.jljapanesega.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

JL Japanese Express is a restaurant located in Columbus, GA. It is one of 500 restaurants listed in Columbus. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Columbus city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sèmone P · Dec 2025

Japanese Express really hit the spot. The food was yummy and full of flavor, and the sushi was the highlight for me. The sweet potato roll was so good that I am still thinking about it. I was also impressed that they offer a bento box. I plan to try that on my next visit. This place is definitely worth coming back to for more. Especially because you get a lot of food for the price.

★★★★★ 5.0 Amber Byars · Jul 2025

Great value, fast service, and tasty food! JL Japanese Express is exactly what you’d expect from a quick-service Japanese spot—and honestly, it delivers. It’s not a fancy or high-end place, but if you’re looking for something fast, affordable, and delicious, it’s a solid choice. We ordered a little bit of everything, and everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. For the price and convenience, it definitely exceeded my expectations. I’ll be back when I want something tasty without the wait or the splurge!

★★★★★ 5.0 Shaina Merine · Jan 2026

The food is always great and freshly made! The staff is always so courteous. We've been coming here since this restaurant opened and never had a bad experience. The tornado roll is delicious and one of my favorites! My husband had the steak bento bix and he really enjoyed it. Will keep coming!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Das ist sheik · Mar 2025

My daughter wanted to go to JL express, so we did. It's more of an order to go place but we ate inside. The lady there was very nice,and the food was pretty good. Miso soup, chicken bento box,orange chicken bento box,sesame chicken bento box, sushi ,salads,and an appetizer If you're in the area and would like a quick bite to eat, definitely stop by.

★★★★★ 5.0 Amelia Sibary · Dec 2025

I’ve been eating here about once a month since 2021, every single time it is amazing. I like Japanese food, and all of the food I have tried here has been amazing. But, I am very picky about fried rice. I don’t like most fried rice from even Benihana, yet Japanese Express’ fried rice is better than any other rice I’ve had. Dine in is always a great experience, it is very clean and the staff is very nice! For take out, the food is neatly packed into bags and always warm. I could not recommend Japanese Express more! I would rather eat here than anywhere else in Columbus!! Thank you for being the goat!!! 🐐❤️

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates

Services

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