50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Allendale

“Fresh and tasty, nice portions and always unique specials on the menu! Service is very good too. However, don't expect a lot of ambiance inside though. The lights are too bright with worn looking decor and dingy walls BUT the food sure makes up for it.“

“OMG! What an experience! I passed this place so many times not knowing it was there. One day, I decided to try it with my wife. Everything is fresh. The atmosphere is fun and friendly. Everyone is nice. The tempura was awesome. We have been going there almost every day. It’s a new experience.“

“This place is awesome! The sushi is excellent (and they have some nice veggie and non-fish options as well) and great quality. The apps such as edamame and gyoza were also delicious. We've dined in and the place is very homey and comfortable. We ordered delivery and when an item was forgotten, they brought it along with an item on the house! Everything is always presented well and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!!“

“First time at Sushi Story - and it is amazing! I went in for lunch and asked the server for recommendations. After my ginger salad, she brought me Tuna Tataki, which was perfectly prepared and had a touch of smokiness. I couldn’t decide between Seared Salmon Sushi or the River Roll, so I ordered both. It was the best decision ever! The salmon was freshly prepared and melted in my mouth. The Spicy Tuna was delicious and had just a touch of kick, which complimented the richness of the fish. All dishes were fresh, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly, helpful, and courteous, by both the server and the chef, who checked on my satisfaction with the meal. The restaurant is small, with seven tables, and has a bustling take-out service. This is one place not to miss!Kid-friendliness: Welcoming to all agesWheelchair accessibility: Small facility, but easy access for people with limited mobility.“

“In the area for work stopped by for a late lunch and compared to the ramen places where I live this place makes me want to move the karaage was the second best I've ever had and the ramen was delightful expecially the egg which I personally don't eat at most places but happy i did here.“

“Hidden Gem !!Real homemade Japanese food.We ordered sausage, gyoza, miso ramen, gyudon, cheesecake and greentea.Everything are so good like eating in Japan.The highlight is Gyudon, hard to find good gyudon around here.Parking: Free parking at the back.“

“The best omakase in New Jersey! I love how they proudly prepare their food in front of us, and how they use only fresh ingredients for their dishes. Also, the calm background music helps me enjoy the food. Overall, this was my favorite restaurant that I have visited in NJ.“

“Ever since my daughter turned us onto this place, we have gone numerous times. The place is small, however, warm and welcoming. a complementary appetizer is presented upon arrival. Besides chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant or bread it's rare to see an actual appetizer. I'm going to direct this comment to our fantastic experience last night Valentine's Day. As I mentioned earlier, the place is tiny. There are probably only about eight tables to begin with. When we arrived, it seemed to be the beginning of the rush. There was one table left, and we were seated. What followed was a crazy rush. Pick-up orders and people waiting to be seated. As busy as it was, we still received a complimentary appetizer and let me tell you the service was remarkable. They literally had a team of people working three sushi chefs, three or four waitresses plus a support staff of a young man. As busy as it was, the service was as gracious as ever. Our server was always smiling. In fact, everybody was always smiling, even though they were so busy. I have never seen so much activity. Where we were seated, we could peer into the back where most of the activity was going on . Our particular waitress was simply amazing filling Pick-up orders, ringing up orders as well as serving. I highly recommend this place It runs like a well oiled machine and you are never disappointed by the quality of the food. Added we even received a $10 gift certificate as a Valentines . We have become customers, and we travel all the way from Ringwood!“

“The BEST restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ! Exceptional service from Xiao. She is amazing and have come back 3x to enjoy the food & see her again. The Seafood Teriyaki Combo is fantastic. They know what they’re doing here & they do a great job of it. Wish I could leave more stars ⭐️“

“We are local but never stopped in before. My wife and I, one daughter and her fiance came in during the week between Christmas and New Years. No one was sitting down but it was a little early and there was a lot of take out order activity the entire time we were there.Three of us ordered a total of 8 different rolls and some rice/noodles for my wife . I has the Crunchy Tempura Shrimp roll and the Cream Cheese roll with crab and I would order both again. Everyone enjoyed their selections and other then the noodles and rice, our plates were clean. My wife took what remained for her noodles and rice home as leftovers. We also ordered the Thai Donut to share for desert, based on other reviewers suggestions, and it was really good.Towards the end of our meal, another 2 groups came in and sat down so we weren't the only ones sitting down to eat. We will come back for sure to get items we liked and try out some others.“

“Service - 3.5 wasn't very tentative Atmosphere - 3.5 way too loud Food - 4.5 i tried $60 omakase ku and it was excellent. I've been to really expensive omakase places and this was pretty up there. My husband had "trust me" and it just looked like regular sashimi. Their sushi was pretty decent. I would definitely come back for omakase. Byob!“

“I absolutely love this place! I've had sushi, rice bowls, yaki udon and soup from here and have never once been disappointed. Dining in, the service in incredibly fast with very nice servers and I swear my food is always burning hot after my drive home when ordering takeout. I highly recommend and cannot wait to order again soon!“

“Come here on special occasions. Willing to make the commute for this sushi. The fish is always top quality, and it is always presented beautifully. They go the extra mile for the way the plate looks. The atmosphere is both elegant and low-key. The staff is consistently wonderful.“

“Update: Dropped to 4 stars. What's up with the young Asian dude working the phone and register. Called in a simple lunch order, it was like talking to a zombie, and no thank you. Ok, picked up the food, paid and again no, thank you. Called back to inform him they are under portioning soy sauce. Again, guy didn't even respond to my polite delivery of information, I wasn't upset or angry. I'll take my order with a side of courtesy next time please. Thank you.Previous: This is my go to sushi spot. Food is great. We love the rolls. Fish is always fresh and delicious. Salmon skin roll is really well done. We like the ponzu tuna app and dumplings. The sashimi dinner is a lot of fish. I actually don't order it bc I like my fish sliced thinner, they give big think slices which is a good value, but not my preference. Salad dressing is too oniony. Family makes me pickup at least once a week.“

“We really like Masago! We've been ordering their lunch specials for about a year, and the food has always been fresh and consistent with reasonable pricing for the 3 roll combo. We look forward to it every week. Once you order from them on the phone, you can leave your food and payment preferences on file, so calling them and re-ordering is super quick. Delivery during lunch time is usually within 30 minutes, and they will leave the food on your porch if you ask.“

“I've order from here dozens of times. They have the best selection of specialty rolls and more in the area. The team behind Nigiri is super respectful and always greats anyone walking in with a loud "hello" or "welcome". I love coming here for sushi anytime. Thank you Nigiri for being so great“

“I Love Tawara Mart. It's such a great find to have an authentic Japanese market nestled in the main street of Ramsey. They have just as good a variety of Japanese foods, snacks, & food ingredients. They even rival dare I say exceed in variety of Japanese goods from purses, toys, stickers and more. I once had a nice conversation with the store owner, I believe her name was Kiko; she regularly travels back & forth to Japan to get the latest and greatest from back home so you know it's legit. More people need to discover for themselves this great little slice of Japan right in the heart of Ramsey.“

“This was my second visit to Tempura Place. It was a Saturday at 3:30pm. I had never eaten any kind of sushi in my 50 years and I decided to dive in here. I've ordered the spicy tuna and the spicy crab. Sense a theme? I guess a total of one person could technically eat-in but this is primarily take-out. I was informed it would take 10 minutes to prepare but it was done before that. I watched Korean Broadcasting Company on the television as I waited. I experienced pleasant service and great food. Waribashi chopsticks were included.“

“Absolutely phenomenal sushi. The nicest place, staff, and food!! Recently moved from the city and had lost hope in finding good sushi - no longer!! Thank god for this place!! May you live long. Shout out to the owners - if you should ever be on the verge of closing, please reach out to me. I now have a stake in your success and will mobilize in the event of your need.“

“First visit to Sushi Bada ... fantastic experience! A total sensory experience! Their sushi was fresh, beautifully displayed and delicious! Their cocktails are a must - especially the Old Fashioned! And the decor and service both exceptionally pleasing! Will definitely be coming back!“

“Tawara is the hidden gem of NJ! I stumbled upon this restaurant during a road trip last year, and have made it a point to return to the area specifically so I can dine at Tawara again. This place makes the list as one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The pork buns are some of the most delicious things you will ever taste. The sunset roll, spicy beef and sashimi have all been fresh and incredible. Everything I’ve tried on their menu is top quality and taste. Raika is also an excellent hostess, bringing a warm and friendly vibe that makes you feel at home. Overall amazing and highly recommended!“

“Had Dynamite avocado spicy tuna roll ten piece..was a beautiful presentation and a delicious complex tastes with the avocado which added creamy texture , had the spiciness of the sauce, the tuna, and the sweet crunch of the apple was bursting with layers of flavor. The miss soup was exceptionally good. Would definitely recommend this little gem for any sushi lover. What it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in flavor. Pricing is reasonable.“

“Local sushi restaurant clean neatly decorated friendly staff and a sushi bar..its BYOB. Had lunch menu range from 13 to 15dlrsComes w soup, and a box w a California roll,salad w dressing veggies edanamme and you meal. I had the shrimp tempura 3 large shrimp for 13 dlrs w above worth evey penny. I'll be back“

“This was my first visit to Arigato. It was a Saturday at 5pm. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Donburi but was refused since it appears to be a take-out only item for some reason so I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki dish. I enjoyed my meal while listening to background pop tunes and watching traffic pass by. The miso soup was great as was my meal. I got my money's worth including white rice which I added to the teriyaki.“

“Very professional chef, here provides very fresh food, the taste is very good, The restaurant is very clean. I highly recommend the sashimi here. Their tuna and salmon taste great. I love this place I have been for a lot of times, every time I got amazing food, I highly recommend this restaurant to every one“

“I super enjoyed this place. Ordered for pickup so can't speak to dine-in experience but the place looked nice enough when I stopped in. Looked like a regular sushi joint. We ordered the sushi boat for 4 and it was almost shockingly good. I can be a bit of a sushi snob and this place got everything right. The pieces were presented beautifully, cut to the right size/thickness - and the rolls were delicious. The only piece I didn't eat was the octopus - I don't know something about the texture just threw me. I think that's an octopus problem not a Yuki problem. We also got some appetizers like shumai and rock shrimp that were both fine. Not great. Wouldn't order again - but doesn't impact the overall experience. Price was right. Experience was on point.“

“Love the food, the attentive staff and the atmosphere. Entertainment on a portion of the weekend and consistently great food and service. Highly recommended!Parking: Enough parkingWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible as long as it’s not crowded“

“Because this is my favorite sushi spot, I wanted to have Rock & Roll cater my engagement party and m dream came true.The team planned everything perfectly and everyone was complimenting me for how good the food was.Thank you for making my event so special and making me look so good.“

“We came here for restaurant week which was a great deal. You got an appetizer and three specialty rolls. There was a lot of different appetizers to pick from and the vegetable tempura was definitely my favorite. It was light crunchy, and you still tasted the flavor of the vegetables was. The pork gyoza was also really tasty. We had a variety of different specialty rolls. They were all good, not great. We had ginger ice cream for dessert which was outstanding and had little crystals of ginger in it and perfect ginger flavor. I would come back here and try some of the other menu items, Besides the sushi. The place is on a main road but never really noticed it. There is no parking lot so you have to park on the street but we didn't have an issue. It's also BYOB and the service was really nice and they didn't rush us at all.“

“Great menu selection for Korean/Japanese food. There is a large public parking lot with access to the rear entrance to the restaurant so it's quite convenient. The restaurant has plenty of tables and the service is good. The food is delicious and comes in large portions. Suggest you pay in cash for additional discount.“

“Absolutely love raku sushi! Affordable, delicious, fresh, great service, and overall a beautiful place to be with great presentation. Ive been here five times so far- definitely reccomend the salmon avacado roll, and the dumplings! They also deliver which is a great perk to those who live close and don't want to drive. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Ordered shrimp and filet hibachi and it was absolutely delicious, not even exaggerating but the filet was the best piece of steak I ever had, it cut like butter.... with a plastic fork. The shrimp had the fresh texture and tasted amazing. Will order again!“

“This place is our go-to sushi spot since 2019. We’ve tried almost every place in Fair Lawn/Ridgewood/Glen Rock but we anyways return here.Food has never disappointed - consistent and tasty. Our kids have eaten here since they were 3 and 6 without issue. We celebrate each of their birthdays here, including today!The service is exceptional and they make us feel like family every time. Wonderful place, wonderful owner - couldn’t recommend it enough.Kid-friendliness: Very welcoming and accommodating. Warm environment.“

“For those of you who do not know me, I have been a waitress at Sakura Bana for over three and a half years. Normally, I do not really care about the negative reviews on here because most of the time they do not pertain to things I can control, but our most recent review from January 23rd is something I could not keep to myself.This review had some remarks about our price and quality of our food, which I cannot comment on. I have nothing to do with our pricing or the quality of our fish, so it is not my place to argue with a customer’s review. However, I was truly disgusted by the treatment of my good friend at the sushi bar.For those of you who come eat with us often, you are probably aware that one of our sushi chef’s is not Japanese. He is a very nice man who has been making sushi and serving it to customers longer than I have been alive. He is always efficient, fast, and kind to everyone around him. If any of us waiting staff forget to put an order in, he will make it within a few minutes at the highest of quality because he is just that good.This review referred to him as the “take-out chef” and said he was not a real sushi man. When the customer had asked me who makes the sushi, I had said this gentleman makes the sushi rolls and these gentleman (the Japanese sushi men during this night) made the sushi pieces. It was obvious with this customer’s tone that she was not interested in our sushi chef who made the sushi rolls this particular evening.In addition, when we continued to ask this customer if everything was okay or if she needed anything, it was very clear she did not want us to really talk to her. Our sushi chefs are attentive and kind to our sushi bar customers and all customers in general. We try to have conversation because as many of our reviews say, we try to keep this place a family friend, kind environment.I could see the sadness from my friend when he noticed the dissatisfaction of his sushi rolls that he made. I also noticed how upset he got when he understood that this woman was not going to give him a chance to prove himself. Her disgust for his sushi happened before he even had a chance to prove himself.I understand that sometimes customers just want to be left alone and enjoy their meals in a nice, peaceful manner, but after reading her review, I was truly disgusted to see my friend being treated as if he did not have the skill or the experience to serve customers sushi.I get that people have bad nights, and maybe this was one of them. I apologize if this woman feels as if we treated her differently because she was out by herself at our restaurant, that was never our intention. We always want everyone to feel welcomed and have a great experience.However, I do not care if my manager or anyone sees this and gets upset, I am not going to sit here and tolerate my friend being bashed and referred to as a fake sushi chef when he has been satisfying customers and making these delicious rolls for years. He has always been kind to customers, treated them like family, and always makes the experience for everyone there special. I do not appreciate him being referred to anything less than what he is by someone who did not even give him a chance. I truly do not tolerate any sort of disrespect to my sushi chefs the way he was disrespected tonight. The sushi chefs at Sakura Bana are friends to everyone, and the level of disrespect I witnessed tonight was horrific to say the least.To my friend, all your daughters and sons of Sakura Bana want you to know we see you as one of the bests. You always make sure we serve top notch food and really save us when we need to during busy nights when we forget some things or a customer needs something to go quickly. I hope when you read this, you know that we all love you and appreciate your hard work at Sakura Bana.“

“Best sushi I've had in a while! Everything is so fresh and the presentation is beautiful. Customer service is also phenomenal. They also have classic Korean dishes as well like bulgogi which was very well made (thinly sliced beef that's tender not tough).The sashimi roll was particularly unique and I also like the tricolor roll too with the tuna/salmon/tobiko on top in combination (forget the name of it). You can't go wrong with anything you order from here, every roll we had was awesome and the fish was super fresh and beautiful.Plentiful portions as well. Highly recommend!“

“No seats! However, this is probably one of the cleanest and nicest takeout sushi places I've ever visited. The shopping plaza has attached parking that has a 4 hour limit. Thankfully, it doesn't take anywhere near that long to make sushi. Food is very nicely done, beautiful.“

“cute little spot! relaxing space &nice smoooth music. I got a kani salad added some mango and it was very good. I had the Love roll, it was also really good! the soy bean paper had a little crunch to it, I enjoyed it. I took some stuff to go.. the udon noodles with chicken, spicy wontons, sticky rice with mango and fried dumplings all very good! the waitress was extremely friendly and tentative! will definitely be back !“

“The lunch menu is soybean paste stew + grilled mackerel, kimchi stew + grilled mackerel… The price is cheap and the taste is great~~I would like to thank owner Rissi for allowing me to eat such delicious Korean food without having to go to Palpak.. hahaAh..I think sushi lunch is best when eaten lightly?????????????“

“Nice Asian restaurant. The wonton soup was excellent. The sushi was perfect. The seafood dish was good. The shrimp was ok, good enough that I might order it again to see if there is any difference. Desserts were very good. The service was excellent, and the tea was amazing.“

“Ordered sushi for 2 and some extra rolls today. As always, excellent service--staff is extremely friendly, and food comes out quickly and looking amazing! And it tastes even better, if you can believe it (and you'd better believe it)! Would recommend this place to anyone, whether you're eating alone, with friends, or with your family (like me & my boys). 10/10“

“Just moved around the area and went there for dinner and it was amazing. At first we ordered a smaller plate of sushi just in case it wasn't good and after our first plate we were hooked we ordered more. The waitress was very kind and attentive. We will be returning“

“I brought my daughter here tonight for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed everything that we ordered. The tempura ice cream here was probably the best that I've ever had. The two female servers were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again and again!“

“We've been going here since they opened. Our favorite sushi in Fair Lawn. Staff is friendly and they are the best bang for the buck! Love the rainbow roll! Located inside the market. Best kept secret on Broadway. After all these years still consistent!!!“

“We eat here probably twice a month. Decent atmosphere and a nice place to bring a bottle of sake or wine. The food is alway great which is the most important part of a restaurant review! We have never had any issues and I recommend the bok choy appetizer . It's simply delicious“

“Very tasty. Cute inside for a small place, works for a low key date night for sure. Good service, everyone is very friendly. Easy to pop in and order quick take away. Can't beat the giant parking lot, always easy to find a spot. Good prices, great for catering platters too!“

“I’ve always loved Maguro and they definitely don’t get enough hype. Their roll selection is so diverse, there’s something for everyone and they’re always delicious. On my most recent visit they also brought out a sesame chicken appetizer on the house! Love it here.“

“My boyfriend and I go here often, to the point where they kind of already know what we will order. They're always super friendly and the food is very tasty. I enjoy the teriyaki options but my boyfriend loves the shrimp tempura rolls. And you can't miss their Banana tempura or fried icecream!!! I would recommend trying it out for a date night!“

“I had an amazing experience at Kyoto Sushi! The sushi was incredibly delicious, and the attentive staff made the meal even more enjoyable. The service was polite, and our food arrived surprisingly fast. Highly recommend for a fantastic dining experience!“

“This site is my first choice place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to that place. when I want to go to a superb meal, this place comes right away to my mind. outstanding and diverse food and a large list of dishes.courteous crew, and pleasant spirit. Also important, the tariff is fair. I praise this place with no doubt.“

“Still a great place. I continue to order takeout here a couple times per month for the basic sushi fix. They're a good value, quality is good and their steak teriyaki is an excellent portion for the price. My kids continue to order that every time. It's a good cut of steak and almost always cooked to perfection. I bumped my rating up to five stars now because I think Koi21 is a great value. They continue to offer a cash discount, food is satisfying and they're friendly. The only suggestion I have for improvement would be to incorporate some more variety to the sushi/sashimi line. The typical fish can get a bit boring and there are other options on the market. Otherwise, keep it up and we'll keep coming back!“