Green Bay is often associated with American football, but for Japanese dining the map matters as much as the team: downtown and Broadway offer cultural walks and local businesses, while Central Drive to the east functions as a commercial corridor of plazas and services. The city defines the Broadway District from the Fox River to Ashland Avenue, between Mather and Mason; independent shops and the seasonal Wednesday farmers market are part of that area. Washington Street and the civic centre sit across the river, so do not assume every place called ‘downtown’ is a short walk away.
Little Tokyo Restaurant, at 121 N Broadway, has been part of the corridor since 2002 and serves sushi, maki, sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, udon and soba, along with sake and wines. Google comments associated with this branch mention variety, a mural-filled room and welcoming service, though diners differ on particular dishes. Its sushi bar and expanded dining room suit both individual tables and groups; the restaurant takes reservations and closes Sundays. A few miles east, Umi Sushi sits on Central Drive, a contemporary option for sushi, tempura, bento and hot dishes if your lodging or shopping is in that part of town.
The choice is about itinerary rather than a quality ranking. Broadway works well with shops, public art and restaurants; Central Drive calls for a planned transfer and has less pedestrian continuity with downtown. Umi reviews mention carefully presented dishes, variety and a relaxed room, alongside mixed experiences with service timing. To keep the bill in check, compare rolls and bento on the official menus before adding sashimi, drinks and starters. We found no definitive official parking information for either restaurant; both sit by commercial corridors, but check where to park at each plaza.
A straightforward plan is to explore Broadway and dine there if you want to continue on foot in the district; Umi makes more sense as a separate stop to the east. Broadway’s farmers market is a seasonal Wednesday activity, not part of the restaurants or a daily offer. We make no blanket safety claims: land use, traffic, time of day and transport differ across Broadway, Washington Street and Central Drive. Check the map before leaving, confirm the day’s hours on the official site and reserve at Little Tokyo for a larger party. Both businesses’ official websites link Facebook.
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Little Tokyo Restaurant
121 N Broadway, Suite B, Green Bay, WI 54303
Little Tokyo opened on Broadway in 2002, along the commercial corridor the city describes as a district of independent businesses and restaurants between the Fox River and Ashland Avenue. Owners Amy and Xa Lee say they initially had to introduce the community to Japanese cooking; the restaurant is n
Sushi, maki, sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, udon and soba; sake, Japanese wines, local and imported beers; sushi bar, reservations and expanded dining room for groups.
Umi sits on Central Drive, east of the historic centre and outside Broadway’s walkable circuit. Green Bay is best understood through several nodes: downtown and Broadway contain part of its cultural and commercial life, while Central Drive and its service plazas usually call for a car or app-based r
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, bento, hot Japanese dishes, children’s options, reservations and online ordering.
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Official website of Little Tokyo Restaurant ↗
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Little Tokyo Restaurant, sitio oficial · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Umi Sushi ↗
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Umi Sushi, sitio oficial · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website ↗
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City of Green Bay · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Discover Green Bay · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Valoración y comentarios de Google de 121 N Broadway ↗
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Restaurant Guru, Little Tokyo Restaurant Green Bay · Accessed October 21, 2026
La página identifica 121 N Broadway #B y reproduce la valoración de Google de 4.5/5 con 575 opiniones al consultarla. Los comentarios visibles señalan rolls, sashimi, servicio cordial y un salón con murales; otras opiniones discrepan sobre platos concretos. Consultado el 21/10/2026.
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Valoración y reseñas Google de Central Drive ↗
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Wanderlog, Umi Sushi Green Bay · Accessed October 21, 2026
La ficha de 2066 Central Dr E identifica 4.4/5 y 610 reseñas de Google. Los comentarios destacan presentación, variedad y atención, con opiniones distintas sobre el ritmo de servicio. Consultado el 21/10/2026.