25 Best Japanese Restaurants near Asbury Park

“Delicious food excellent customer service“

“I've been here a few times and it's a notch above the other sushi places in the area. They had uni, which was a treat - even if it didn't taste as good as the city. The sushi was fresh and rolls were creative. Hard rock was tasty. I'll continue to return here to try more things.“

“This is my favorite sushi place. Top quality sushi, top notch chefs, family run business !!! Awesome My favorite is their brown rice tea, eel special and smoke salmon sashimi“

“Great food and excellent service. I’ve been going here for many years.“

“We have been ordering take-out from Rainbow for two years. The sushi is consistently fresh, service is excellent and delivery is quick. Today we ordered steak hibachi for the first time; it was delicious. Even our son who is a picky eater cleaned his plate!“

“A little secret! Really good food! Tasty, fresh, and made with love.“

“The food is fresh and beautifully presented. Waitstaff is so helpful. The restaurant is immaculate. Our favorite restaurant. It is worth the hour and a half drive to get there.“

“If you’re craving sushi or hibachi but dread the long wait times at a popular hibachi spot, this spot is a game changer. It’s essentially a “Benihana Express” – same quality food, same fresh flavors, but without the hour-long wait for table.

The hibachi/teriyaki dishes are cooked to perfection – tender steak, juicy chicken, and shrimp with just the right amount of char. The fried rice is buttery and flavorful, and the vegetables still have that perfect crisp bite. Sushi rolls are fresh, well-presented, and packed with flavor, rivaling any big-name chain. Someone mentioned, “bite size sushi” it’s true!

The best part? The service is quick and friendly, and take-out is a breeze. You can enjoy the same quality hibachi and sushi you’d expect from a large chain, but in a more relaxed, mom and pop restaurant vibe! Have it to-go and enjoy at home! Totally recommend!“

“First time going and I’m hooked. The bowl that I ordered was amazing. Food was fresh and had great flavor. Definitely going to be my go to spot.“

“If you're a sushi lover looking for quality and quantity, this place is a hidden gem. The all-you-can-eat option is a dream come true — not just for the variety, but for the freshness and flavor packed into every bite.

The service was top-notch from the moment we walked in. The staff was warm, attentive, and fast without being pushy. You can tell they actually care that you’re having a good experience.

Now let’s talk about the star of the show: the Magic Salmon Rolls. Absolutely incredible. The salmon was buttery and fresh, perfectly paired with a unique combination of flavors that made each bite feel a little indulgent. Easily one of the best specialty rolls I’ve had in a long time.

Will definitely come back next time!“

“I love this place so much. The food is so consistently delicious and the servers are so sweet. The workers are always genuinely welcoming and wow, did I mention how good the food is? Tonight I had chicken and eggplant. It was sweet and garlicky and cooked perfectly. 10/10. We also ate a Thai basil beef dish, also phenomenal and the Singapore noodles ... Fresh, spicy and so tasty. Thanks for another great meal, you have to eat here!“

“Hibachi is a dining experience unto itself and Sumo is a very good hibachi place. The staff was attentive and seated us right away. They took our sake (it’s BYOB) and decanted it into a nice serving piece. It was a Monday and a slow night. Our chef was terrific, lots of fun and a great cook. We had the filet and lobster and he cooked everything perfectly to order. Both were tender and delicious. Prices are fair given the quality.“

“This place is a gem! I liked it better than sushi that cost 3x as much, everything was really fresh and the special rolls were really creative combinations, we had the Krusty Krab roll and the Black Angel Roll and were blown away. The fried rice had a really great flavor too, a sign of a great chef to make fried rice memorable!! We eat sushi a lot and I've never felt so strongly about a place that I went and wrote a review, this is really something special!!“

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!“

“Delicious food, cozy interior, great service. BYOB.“

“I had a great experience at Kanji Steakhouse and Sushi. The food was fresh and tasty, with a wide selection on the menu that made it easy to find something for everyone. The restaurant was very clean and well-kept. The service was quick and efficient, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great sushi! Always fresh :)“

“Excelente lugar. super recomendado“

“The food and drinks are so delicious! Danielle and John are awesome! Perfect date night for me and my honey!“

“The food was absolutely delicious!! Their sushi was fresh, creative and again delicious!!!! They also served Thai inspired dishes that were excellent! Service was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“My wife and I patronize our favorite restaurants, usually for a specific dish that they serve that is better than similar dishes offered elsewhere. Every Thursday we go to Szechuan Tokyo specifically for the Negimaki, the Japanese dish consisting of broiled strips of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce and rolled with scallions. While it is not equal to the Negimaki to which I was accustomed when living in New York, it is the best to be found anywhere around this neck of the woods. Since it is BYOB, we usually stop at the Foodtown, located in the same strip mall, to pick up a bottle of Sake Wine to complement our meal. The service here is excellent - very friendly, fast, courteous, and efficient. The salad and miso soup, which are included with the meal, are always fresh and very tasty. My wife and I each get a California Roll, which is also quite good, as an appetizer before eating the Negamaki entrée. Every course arrives at the table at just the right time - never rushed. Best of all, the prices are extremely reasonable for such an enjoyable dining experience.“

“Went here last minute with family. Had general tsos tofu (steamed) udon veggie dish, tofu and veggie soup and a family member got sushi and miso soup. Everything was very good and the portions were impressive. Appreciate multiple vegan options

Would definitely come back.“

“Amazing dining experience and even found something I could eat being a picky eater…“

“Really good food!!

I understand what people are saying about having to wait a long time for their order to be ready. I wish they accepted online payment for pickup orders because it seems that they don’t start cooking orders until customers come in and pay.“

“Went out with family and just had a great time.Yes it’s outdated, we had red solo cups with plastic tablecloths but the food is amazing.Nice size portions Although they were very busy, food came out in a reasonable amount of time.

Kid-friendliness: Great fun tasty food

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space to move a wheelchair into and around the restaurant“