50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wilmington

“Very good food and service“

“Kevin, the GM is the best. I've been going to the Ginger for 15+years, and there's only been one constant- Kevin. He makes every visit seem like your are visiting an old friend. You couldn't ask for better service or food . Go outside of your comfort zone, and ask him for recommendations for a meal. I'd never order some of the things that he had recommended without his guidance. Love this place.“

“While they aren’t set up for dine in, they go above and beyond for their customers. Let me tell you as it is, one of the best places in the area. We came hungry after a game of tennis and the moment we came in, the owner’s upbeat greeting made us feel so welcomed. Cannot describe how happy we feel during and after the meal. Please support this small business that’s doing everything right.“

“We live in Winchester, and we have ordered takeout at Umi Sushi twice now. The sushi, the entire order has been extremely fresh, well-packaged, and just delicious. Umi Sushi will be our 'go-to' going forward. The staff are all friendly and responsive. It's a home run for people who love fresh sushi and a local setting.“

“Great sushi Great service“

“Fresh and tasty! Great meal option.“

“Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow.
Tip: get there early, right when they open, and you (hopefully) won’t be waiting in line.

We have offices in Japan, and we have had sushi all over the world, and this was so very very fresh. We took the bus all the way from Cambridge just to eat dinner here.

I had the Hamachi and the scallop and the Toro, all very reasonably priced and all very fresh. Really surprised at the price of the Toro, because it’s more expensive even in North Carolina! Great value for such a fresh fish.

Six dollars for a Sapporo and $11 for a carafe of hot sake was also a great deal.

We also tried the Buta Barra Kaku-ni (which was the Japanese raised pork belly). And it was outstanding! We have a lot of pork belly in the region where we live, and this interpretation of it was so tender. It just melted in your mouth!
We also tried the umaki, which was the egg and the eel combo. It was good, but I don’t think I would get that one again when there are so many other fabulous menu options. But I’m glad I tried it.

Great selection of sake as well.
We will be back when we are in Massachusetts!“

“We got 2 large platters (one hot and one raw) for 4 adults. WoW. That was a lot of food. The presentation was beautiful, one on a boat and the other on a bridge. The pieces were huge and very fresh. A lot of different combinations to try. The waitstaff was so nice. Highly recommend!“

“Great food, great staff and great atmosphere!“

“Excellent Poke bowls. Lots of options to choose from including diced mango and avocado is included! Great addition to the Burlington food scene.“

“Delicious food and clean environment and friendly people here“

“They have the best sushi & soups. One of the best sushi places I’ve been in the North Shore Area. It’s pretty private but my family goes every week and they treat customers like gold. The lobster salad is also amazing the food quality is truthfully great. 10/10 recommend!“

“Pros - It's an fantastic dining experience. You will be amazed by the chef's delicious and inventive flavor combinations. The foie gras course the end of the dinner will haunt your dreams. Con - you will never want to eat sushi at any other restaurant. Every bite will have you thinking "sure, this is fine, but it's no Akame."“

“I’ve been here a few times and tried most of the udon dishes. They are all very good. The noodles are firm with a good bite and the broths/stocks are rich but balanced.

There’s definitely some new restaurant growing pains I’ve noticed such as the posted google hours not reflecting their actual hours, but something like that is an easy fix, which isn’t a big deal especially since the food is so delicious.“

“I have been here for their ramen a couple times and they never disappoint! Today I decided to try their sushi and once again, it was amazing! Staff was so sweet and informed me about some specials and where they get their fish from. Definitely will be coming back for more ramen AND sushi. I got the salmon dynamite and spicy tuna maki“

“Take out food ready at the expected time. Everything was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, well presented, followed our allergy restrictions exactly as requested, and really friendly staff who remember us from pre-pandemic days. Highly recommend.“

“The best sushi restaurant in the North Shore, bar none! The owners are so friendly and inviting! Food is as fresh as it gets. Please support small businesses like this one! They truly deserve all the praise for their amazing service and high quality sushi“

“Interesting sushi buffet. Very crowded, be prepared to wait to be seated. Once seated, if you select the buffet option, you then order from a list of offerings, standard sushi/sashimi fare. Trick is to account for the time between orders and keeping track of what you ordered so that you don't order too much, since they do charge a ka carte prices for items left over to discourage food waste. You have a 2 hrs time limit, but that's plenty of time. If you bring your appetite, you're in for a treat. If you didn't, then order from the menu. I'm an eater, so I highly recommend it.“

“Great Friendly staff and owner.“

“My wife and I love sushi and always looking for new spots when we travel, but absolutely nothing beats coming home to this place. The sashimi is delicious and the mai tais are hitting. I have been going here for almost fifteen years, it feels like an extension of my home. Tiffany is incredibly sweet, thoughtful and dedicated to making this unassuming spot genuinely special.“

“Such a good quaint gem. The broth was perfect - it was so good that we came back for other dishes. The Cha Sui Don was the best I’ve had in a long time! Service was with a smile and efficiency. How good was the food? It was the so good you ate too fast and but your inner cheek type! Shall be back.“

“service is great food is amazing“

“This is my favorite sushi place, bar none. The food is a great value given the quantity and quality, and the customer service couldn't be better. They recognize me when I come to pick up lunch despite only going about once a month, and the staff is always so friendly. I recommend it to all my coworkers, and always look forward to my lunches from there.“

“amazing food one of the best meals I've had. 😋 😍 5 stars“

“We just had there food tonight for the 1st time. I must say it was absolutely 💯 % spot on with EVERYTHING we ordered! I'm very fussy with my chinese food ~ this is my new hidden gem.Deliciousness 😋The owner answered the phone so friendly and was so so nice at pick up.
Will definitely be back!“

“We loved our food and had a great dining experience beside the windows in front of house. Our staff were helpful but not intrusive and we left happily full and with delicious leftovers to enjoy at home. Thank you nice folks at Fusion Taste!“

“fast service good food great staff“

“Great food combined with excellent service!!“

“the food is always amazing they'll cook just about whatever you ask for at Costco but you really get what you pay for here. I've taken a handful of people here who would probably say the same thing! not to mention the staff is super friendly and if they're not too busy they'll hold a conversation with you.“

“Great service Great food. Will definitely be going there again“

“Steak Fried rice is their Top 5 for me here !! Tried multiple times and it’s never a miss ! Good portion , Wings is pretty decent . Sushi Is also great taste fresh 🍣 and great price as well, even got a complimentary spring roll ♥️ they have some Matcha icecream in little containers that they be giving complimentary sometimes and it’s so good too !! Support small business, they are super sweet always 🫶🏻 especially the lady in the front taking the orders“

“As always an excellent meal! Mike makes great sushi, and kitchen chefs do great things as well. Its one of our regular places.“

“Best Chinese food ever!! drinks awesome...love the Lychee Martini...Best sushi, General Gau chicken, pork fried rice etc etc...always top notch food. it was very busy and service can be challenging but staff always smiling and tremendous efforts made. Thank you to all that made a wonderful meal“

“Fresh, clean and authentic. Incredible menu. You won't be disappointed.“

“Great food and food selections Extremely personable staff Reasonable prices“

“Food is great and the staff is great especially the bartenders!“

“Treat you like family Food is amazing“

“Friendly service and great food“

“I truly loved this place, the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, helpful with suggestions on making food choices, all food was prepared and served with the freshest ingredients, hot, large portions, spicy pickled radish, pork fried rice and Happy family, strongly suggested, drinks were made with fresh juice, not syrupy, a big plus, you gotta try this place, I will definitely be back with more friends, ♥️♥️“

“They never disappoint Food is consistent never a bad meal Food presentation is A+ Staff very professional and very accommodating, making the whole experience even better !“

“We have eaten at Maki Maki over the years. Originally before covid. Skipped for a bit, but when back in 2024. First time back in 2025. Sashimi was good for salmon in the group's opinion. Beef fried rice was a bit salty. Getting water refills was a little tough. Understandable that it was a Saturday night. Probably will go back in the future.

Update: 9/28/25
The overall is good for Maki, sashimi cuts were small, but quality was good. Beef fried rice was good. Will be going back again.“

“food and service are awesome. friendly environment. great atmosphere!“

“Other than the cafeteria being full on weekends, this place is my favorite. They cook very well and ingredients are fresh. I order the bento and the level of detail is phenomenal. this is the tastiest food I've ever had and will always be coming here as long as I'm alive. The prices keep going up so I hope they calm down. The best time to come is during the week.“

“Great place for great fast food. No complaints.“

“Best asian food great service 5 stars ⭐️“

“Delicious food. It’s the only place I go. Great service very friendly staff. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great food with gluten free options!“

“Fresh food with good portions. Enjoyed a quiet lunch.“

“Today, my wife told me that she wanted to have some good Chinese food, so we decided to explore a good Chinese restaurant. We came across a restaurant called The Dumpling Garden in Saugus, and we went there to try their food. It was the best experience we’ve had so far. I fully recommend it, and the staff there is very friendly. You should definitely go and try it!“

“Pretty standard menu with Japanese and Chinese options. This is our favorite takeout on weeknights in Reading and always good. Dining in is nice, clean and the service is fast and perfect amount of attention. The menu isn’t super creative and leaves me wanting more options like maybe some soup or steamed dumplings but I think their strength is hibachi and sushi.

Parking: Huge lot

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly“