13 Best Japanese Restaurants near Atlantic City

“Food was fresh and tasted excellent. waitress was very nice.“

“Absolutely one of the best sushi experiences I've had! The staff, including Jim, Kazi, Quinn, and Roberto were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming! Overall, a great experience from start to finish. Definitely one of my go-to sushi places now, and I'll be back soon!“

“From the manager, to service and food personnel, patrons are welcomed by a friendly and personable team dedicated to creating a positive experience.

The food is prepared artfully. The presentation is elegant and the taste compels one to slow down and enjoy a bit of surprise that enhances the freshest ingredients. Truly delightful!

A shout out to the bartender and sous chef for personalizing the service when we visited! Thank you!“

“Excellent sushi, great service. Asked to substitute gin in their lychee martini - did not disappoint.“

“I went on a weekend trip to the shore and needed to go to Walmart to grab a few things. I decided to get some sushi from the nearest location and was met with one of the best experiences I’ve had at a sushi restaurant.

The service itself was quick, taking only 5~ minutes to complete my entire order. The food was fresh, generously portioned, and it only cost us $20 for two rolls, an appetizer, salad and soup. The meal ended up being so good that I drove 25 minutes that same day to taste it again. All the employees had a big smile on their faces when we walked back in, and I left with a 10% coupon if we decided to go again.

Fantastic sushi, rapid service, hard to beat prices, and a bunch of welcoming smiles. Next time I visit Jersey, this will be my first stop.“

“What an amazing place!
Very underpriced!
Don’t tell them, lol
In NYC this would cost 15 times more, and it wouldn’t be half as good!
Delicious.
I don’t just eat sushi every single day, I also make it myself, and I’ve eaten in places all around the world!“

“The best katsu curry I’ve ever had. Bubble tea is delicious and I love the green matcha cheese cake. Staff is friendly but we typically do take out so I can’t speak for table service.“

“Had a great time. Food was amazing. We sat at a habatchi table so the food was cooked in front of us. But there was also tables were you can sit on your knees on pillows. The only thing i didnt know was they charge you for a refill on your drink everytime you get one. They dont tell you. Luckly i only got 1 refil.“

“Absolutely love this place! My Husband and I come here all the time and the food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The sushi is amazing, the service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. Every visit has been a great experience and it’s definitely one of our favorite spots. Highly recommend if you want good sushi and great service!“

“Visiting Brigantine for family vacation, celebrating a birthday so we ordered ahead to pickup takeout for 20 people. The whole order was 100% correct (including allergy needs) and delicious, ready on time, everyone loved it. Very nice staff, reasonably priced, will order again!“

“Yama II sushi is the best! Probably my 5th time here in a month...best quality sushi...happy hour prices...great service (we love Joyce!) Angel Hair roll (the brianne way) the best...out of control roll, Hello Kitty roll, mango lovers roll...I could go on and on!! A def must try!! Kids love the rice bowls!! No need to dress up... BYOB or shots!!“

“My wife and I went here for a date night, and this is hands down my new favorite sushi spot in South Jersey.

The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and relaxed — perfect for a casual date or a night out. They also have a hibachi grill (we didn’t do it this time), which makes it versatile if you’re going with a group.

But the real differentiator is the quality.

I’ve spent significant time in Japan (both during my Navy years and professionally), and I’m picky about sushi. A lot of places around here feel like “buffet sushi without the buffet” — the fish looks tired, the cuts are uneven, and the presentation feels mass-produced.

Not here.

The fish was fresh, clean, properly cut, and beautifully presented. You can tell immediately when a kitchen respects the product — and this one does. The rice was right, the balance was right, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy.

Pricing was very reasonable for the quality we received, which made it even better.

If you care about real sushi quality and not just big rolls drowned in sauce, this place delivers.

We’ll absolutely be back.“

“Food was very good. Rock shrimp was the best I’ve ever had.“