22 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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Great sushi! Always fresh :)“

“This cozy Asian fusion restaurant is a fantastic spot for a flavorful and relaxed meal. Each dish arrives fresh, with a creative blend of Asian flavors that keeps every bite interesting. The option to choose your spice level is a nice touch, striking a balance between enhancing the flavors and keeping the heat manageable. Perfect for those looking to explore a unique twist on Asian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I love this place. Good & sushi is always fresh & delicious. It’s a BYOB establishment. For lunch hibachi they do not cook in front of you anymore. The food is still good & portions are good. Would recommend anything off the menu.“

“The only hibachi I go to. Better than deliciousevery time, no matter what my family or myself order. They are 100 percent consistent on every dish they make.

Vegetarian options: Tbh I'm not the most knowledge with vegetarianism. But the noodles and veggies are so so good“

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!“

“Solid choice for hibachi and sushi. Food is seasoned well and not over powered with garlic or soy. We also enjoy that you get rice and noodles. Meat is always cooked well nothing was over cooked. The portions are a little on the smaller size however you do soup, salad, rice, veggies and noodles with your meat so it does make sense given all you get. Prices are also good for everything you are given.“

“Despite growing up in Little Silver and passing Kissui for almost two decades, I recently decided to try it for the first time. While the interior is somewhat lackluster, the food itself was a treat. The clear soup and gyoza were incredible, and the sushi rolls were fresh and prepared well. Furthermore, the prices were reasonable, which is extremely refreshing during this administration. The restaurant was completely empty during dinner, though, which was somewhat sad to see. On the heels of the disappointing change of ownership at Little Szechuan "GoGo" (still cannot believe that is the name) - this may be my new standby for oriental cuisine in Little Silver.“

“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.“

“Excelente lugar. super recomendado“

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

“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.“

“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!“