50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Bayonne

“I have been to Poke Cafe many times and have had only great experiences. At this point, I have tried quite a bit here! The food and drinks are delicious and it's clear that fresh, high quality ingredients are used. The menu has a variety to choose from. The owners are very polite, accommodating, and welcoming. The cafe also has a very nice atmosphere should you choose to dine in - it is kept clean and neat, and is very cutely decorated.“

“From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The service was attentive without being overwhelming, and the food arrived quickly. Every plate looked beautiful and tasted even better than expected. The atmosphere was calm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing evening. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and will definitely come back for another meal.“

“Fantastic restaurant with consistently high-quality food and outstanding service. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and every dish was beautifully prepared. The staff was courteous and attentive, making sure our experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. This is definitely a place worth visiting again.“

“I was extremely satisfied with my experience here. Every dish was made with fresh ingredients and had excellent flavor. The staff was polite, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all of our questions. The restaurant was clean, well organized, and beautifully decorated. It is a great place for a family meal, a date, or simply enjoying quality food with friends. Highly recommended.“

“Amazing from start to finish“

“Ordered off Uber eats. Wonton soup, fried rice, mango Tuna roll, and jalapeño shrimp tempura roll. 10/10. I'm a critic on wonton soup, it was perfect. Fried rice was tasty, I'd definitely order it again. The rolls were so fresh, and added a little extra something I haven't seen in other places. The fact that it was this good delivery, I'm sure it's even better eating in house. Will be a repeat customer for sure.“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“First omakase experience and it was amazing 💖 my friends and I did the “endless series” omakase. Tbh it was already a lot of food, so by the end of it, we barely asked for additional sushi 😅 service was friendly and welcoming. The sushi was DELICIOUS (I am still dreaming of all the buttery fish we had). All the seafood was fresh and clean. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Lovely food lovely variety of japanees food“

“Great Service and the foods was delicious. Will come back here again.“

“Best omakase I’ve ever had in my life and we’ve had omakase all over across the country!

We only did the 12 course and regretted not doing the 17. We came for lunch at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was empty! Not many places open for lunch so I appreciated that they have lunch service. They also gave us some mochi for dessert to celebrate our honeymoon.

I’ll always recommend this spot and plan to visit every time I’m in New York.“

“Mikado Sushi has become one of my go-to lunch sushi spots. The sushi is always fresh and consistently good, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

I especially appreciated their service on one occasion when I accidentally placed my order at a different Mikado location. The staff went out of their way to communicate with the other location and helped remake my order for me. They handled the situation so smoothly and were very accommodating throughout.

Great food, great consistency, and genuinely excellent service. Highly recommend!“

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“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“Had an exceptional meal at Luya. The service, food and vibe were awesome and made two adults and a month old baby feel extremely welcome. Would recommend to anybody looking for date night or simply seeking really great quality sushi and omakase in the neighborhood. Their cocktails and drink menu are stellar and worthy of their own positive comment.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Warm staff and delicious classic Japanese sushi.

The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned.

Might be the best spot in the Hudson yard area, and the locals seem to know it based on the take out order rate. Everything was delicious and efficient. Can’t wait to come back.“

“My favorite omakase place in the city that I have been to the most often. Not crazy fancy, but the fish selection and quality just special enough that it’s not a commodity either. I also appreciate the approachable selection of sake. Perfect omakase bar for a quarterly visit :-)

Chef and hosts are all very nice and kind to share stories and experiences.“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“Perfect Food, Great Service, Nice Atmosphere“

“Ordered a sushi sampler and enjoyed trying several different pieces. The salmon had a mild flavor, the tuna was firmer, and the scallop had a slightly sweet taste. The variety made the meal interesting, and the portions were enough for a satisfying lunch“

“We went to Shogun Omakase in New York yesterday for lunch. My son loves sushi and it was his birthday present (our first time experiencing Omakase). We were blown away! Seriously the best sushi experience (and to be honest, one of our top restaurant experiences) ever. Chef Ryan was an amazing chef and artist, and provided top notch customer service. We highly recommend Chef Ryan and Shogun Omakase to anyone who loves sushi and appreciates fine cuisine. ❤️🎉“

“This place is hands down one of the best meals I’ve had living in NYC, and I’ve been here for the better part of 15 years. Everyone working, the chefs, wait staff, next level. Food was authentic and insanely tasty. It’s not a cheap meal but it’s definitely worth it. Will be coming back once my wallet recovers (:“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This was the coolest and most unique dining experience I’ve ever had. It was also the most expensive I’ve ever done, but by the end I was convinced it was worth every penny and they could be charging a lot more and it’d still be worth it.

I went for my partners birthday and two others were celebrating their birthday and the dessert course (which was insane how good it was) had a candle and they brought little cocktails to everyone and we all cheered to the birthday people by name.

We got the alcohol beverage pairing which I highly recommend. First cocktail is shown here and then a few more of the glasses.

Service was impeccable and genuine. Especially Kiyomi (guessing on spelling), her warmth and kind banter put us at ease and we were talking about her all night.

Truly a special place. Plus the mission is so great!“

“A lot of good things about this place such as decor and our chef. Loved how he actually cares about each piece he makes and has such a pleasant mannerism (tho the overall vibe of the service was awkward and slightly cold in the beginning). We liked a lot of the pieces: quite fresh and diverse altho some of them taste Americanized and heavier (the truffle and the heavier sauce applied, for example). The service improved along the way tho. And the restroom can def be a bit more aligned with the decor outside.“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“Great Sushi, absolutely fantastic, well done guys.“

“We hadn't been to Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare in a while, and the staff remembered what we ordered last time. That tells you about the level of service and the management behind it, not just the food.

Marc and Max are cooking at a level that earns every star — fifteen courses and the execution never slipped once. The Hokkaido uni with king crab and geoduck was my favorite bite of the night. And the dessert was to die for — not one but two, the tropical refresher and then the Fujisan bread with soy caramel and Japanese whiskey. Leave some room. This is what a Michelin restaurant is supposed to feel like.“

“Our 1st omakaze experience & def not the last! I love the smallness of the place, it makes it special! Everything melts in your mouth! The best Christmas gift ever!“

“An incredible culinary spin on traditional ramen. Their broth stands out immediately with a distinct, delicious flavor profile you won't find anywhere else. It’s clear they take pride in house-made recipes—their chili oil is a standout, offering a deep, nutty richness that sets it apart from generic alternatives. My husband tried the butter chicken ramen, a creative dish we'd never encountered, and it was exceptional. Overall, an extraordinarily flavorful meal!“

“One of the best Japanese restaurants at 9 Ave.
I was sitting at the bar with my friend. Love the food so tasty and fresh. Gerry so funny, friendly, hype everyone up. Their cocktails are amazing too. Trust me Just try everything!!!!!!!!“

“Randomly decided to dine here before a show at Webster Hall. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Teppen gyoza, kimchi beef fried rice, dynamite roll, and mango martini. Definitely plan on returning.“

“I had a great time at Hasaki. From the stairway in to the bathrooms in the back, the place is dripping in a calming, Japanese atmosphere. The service was lovely, all the servers felt friendly and relaxing. The food was exceptional, as sushi tends to be, but the overall experience combined with the quality of the food makes for a nice time.“

“This is one of the best Omakase in town. As a lover of omakase, it is becoming one of my favorites. The 17-course meal is to perfection, one piece after the other. The location is fantastic, and the atmosphere makes it want to come back over and over again. The quality of the fish and other ingredients is the best, the pieces are refined to perfection. Highly recommended. If you are a sushi lover, do not miss this one.“

“Spectacular yakitori omakase restaurant. You would never guess how good all these different chicken bites taste. Each is unique and overall meal is phenomenal. And for those of you who are gluten free, they do an amazing job accommodating your needs. Highly recommend!“

“I’ve been here twice for dinner and am pleasantly surprised each time! It’s an amazing value. For under $100, you get something like 10-12 nigiri courses and a few hot courses, plus a little sweet treat at the end. It was all good stuff too, incl some really yummy and fresh fish, items topped with caviar, foie gras (though this probably varies). Random fun thing: they let you choose your own sake cup!

Mostly counter seating but I saw a few 4-tops in case you have a group and want to socialize more.

Front of the place is a bar but also serves some food. I’ll definitely check out that half sometime.“

“Found a gem in the neighbourhood! Food was fantastic, everything was seasoned and cooked really well. We came for 545 dinner and the place had just opened so it was more on the quiet side but as we left people were strolling in. The decor and details of the place was stunning and on brand for a Japanese izakaya. Happy hour is great! Highly recommend grabbing a few apps from that menu. I didn't picture all the food we had but we ordered the addictive cabbage, spicy tuna on crispy rice, mochiko chicken karaage, waygu steak and miso glaze cod. Yuzu highball and sparkling wine.
5 ⭐for the food. We will def be back and recommend it for anyone looking for a decent priced, great quality izakaya experience!!
Good place to start for a group hang out especially during their happy hour or a nice date night!“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“Party of eight and we all enjoyed everything we ate and drank. 👍 for the kitchen staff on doing everything perfect and quick. The staff was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend the burger 🍔. Will definitely go back.“

“The most gentle, intuitive, good-vibe, caring service. Plus delicious, fresh, flown-overnight seafood. You will find all sorts of people there which makes it even more interesting as you can hear, watch, chat and more while having your meal. Thank you guys!“

“Yakisoba tastes almost the same in Tokyo street food!!!!! Love it!! okonimiyaki is also good! The chicken (karaage style) is also a must try. Another thing i like is they prepare the food fresh. Can’t wait to visit again. :)“

“Sushi onakase Shinzo best“

“Expensive but it’s new York us cali people one order two pieces in NY one order one piece totally sucks“

“Omakase 95 is absolutely incredible! I can’t believe we waited this long to try it.

We both did the 15-course menu, which was 100% the right choice. I’d also highly recommend sitting at the counter. Watching everything being prepared right in front of you is part of the experience and really gives you a bird's eye view of the magic and art that goes into each course.

There wasn’t a weak dish in the entire meal. Tbh, when I saw that the menu started with two appetizer courses, I wondered if they might feel a little like filler before the main events. Not even close. They ended up being some of my favorite dishes of the night.

Everything was exceptionally fresh, beautifully prepared, and perfectly seasoned. We also tried the Nigori sake which we loved. The staff were also warm and friendly.

And the value for the quality of the food and the overall vibe is honestly hard to beat. We left already talking about when we could come back. This is absolutely going into our regular rotation.Don’t sleep on this place!“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“