50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Deptford

“Took my 5-year-old daughter for her first hibachi lunch. The chef made her feel very special. She really enjoyed the show, especially the volcano. I had the filet mignon and chicken and was barely able to eat everything. My daughter enjoyed the steak, and my wife had scallops and said that they were really well prepared.The service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean too.All in all a fun afternoon.“

“Delicious and fabulous service!“

“Sarku sits right next to Chic-Fil-A in the Deptford Mall food court, and gives it a run for its money, which ain't an easy task. Every single Chic-Fil-A you pull up to in the Tri-state area is jam packed to such a degree that you start to suspect they might be puttin a little somethin extra in their chicken patties than just hormone-laden poultry. But anywho, at Sarku I slid some succulent shrimps down my throat, and the chicken, vegetables, and fried rice that came with it also titillated my sophisticated palate. They cook it right in front of ya so you know they're not droppin it on the kitchen floor somewhere in back and slappin it on your styrofoam tray after callin the 5-second-rule. I was feelin particularly ravenous that day so I ordered some of their dumplings too, and they ain't half bad. I wouldn't recommend the beef teriyaki though, which I got on a previous excursion, cus I wasn't all that impressed. Overall I think that if you're startin to grow suspicious that chic-fil-a sprinkles a not so legal extremely addictive white powdery substance that was popular in the 80's into their chicken patties and you're lookin' for an alternative, then I think you oughta give little Sarku Japan next door a try. Dunno how closely it resembles anything people in Japan actually eat, but at least it tastes like its been made with a little bit of love. Or this whole review was an exaggeration and I let my lust for fried rice overcome me and skew my perception of reality. You decide.“

“Pleasant service, sushi was very fresh, soup was hot, tried the popping boba since they were out of tapioca bubbles (I did not enjoy them, but others may), got bonus spring rolls for spending over $25. Some seating under fluorescent lighting, not for larger parties over 4, and the Asian music was pleasant.“

“Great good greasy service this is the best food ever“

“Delicious food, attractive atmosphere.“

“Wonderful time at Sakana this weekend! Their sushi is unparalleled in Philly and the service is impeccable.“

“Awesome menu, great vibes and really tasty food. Must try this place.“

“An easy 5 stars! Every bite of our omakase dinner was delicious. Very fresh fish! Service was attentive and it was spectacular getting to watch the chef work his magic up close. The ambiance was pleasant. I also appreciated that they accommodated my husband and I as pescatarians.

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated pescatarian“

“I’ve had the absolute pleasure of eating here a few times and it is one of the best omakase spots in the city! The fish is so fresh and the service is impeccable. The chefs and staff really try to make it a personal experience each time. I can’t wait to go back!“

“We happened upon this gem purely by chance. We had an amazing meal from A-Z (!!!) The sushi is phenomenal; sit at the newly designed sushi bar in the back and enjoy unique daily catches that come in through the connections the owner has with local fishermen. The restaurant is also known for their aged steaks, and Kobe prime rib, which we will try next time. I had the miso black bass and it was one of the best flavors with fish I have ever had. The broth had such a delicate shiitake mushroom flavor, which I loved. I literally couldn’t have had enough of this delicate, delicious dish. I could have had two orders and eaten it all! I think this dish epitomizes what the word UMAMI means. I also had the sautéed mushroom extravaganza, a treat for every taste bud of incredible flavors melted with a delicate sauce. My husband had their unique collection of sushi and sashimi choices that were all enjoyed at their stunningly beautiful sushi bar, complete with two young, passionate chefs who love what they do, and treasure their personal designs of the fish and rolls. All the rolls are presented in this great wooden cradle design, which I thought was so unique and functional. The owner was all smiles and genuinely happy to have had us try his new restaurant. I recommend it highly for either an exceptional steak meal (all are btw, so reasonably priced so order them for sure), or the traditional sushi. You won’t be disappointed. This will be our weekly go-to restaurant and we are counting the days until we will return, which actually will be next Tuesday the 9th! Bravo to the whole team at Umami and thank you for your passion for Japanese food, and for doing it right from A-Z. We will see you soon! Debbie and Gene“

“Everything was wonderful! They didn’t scrimp on ingredients. Food presentation was very impressive. Flavor was amazing! Literally, they are the best ramen I’ve had in the area. Place is clean. The service was top-notch! I will bring my family next time! See you soon! 🥰“

“Not only is the food absolutely delicious and the service is amazing, but the owner and workers are incredibly nice and community oriented. The food is always fresh and the restaurant is very clean. I have been a customs since they opened and it is a must try. Highly recommend!!!“

“Wow really loved this place. Our go to is usually royal izakaya and I felt like this was on par food wise. Someone else described in their review the sushi as elevated and that’s the perfect way to describe it. Not just like a junky sushi place. Got the Aladdin role & legally blonde 2 rolls- phenomenal. Highly highly recommend!“

“Excellent food and service“

“I've only ever gotten take out here, but the ramen is always so good. I think the best I have had in the city so far. They package to go orders very well, which is great. The sushi boats are also very very good. I highly recommend if you're looking for a good ramen spot in the city.“

“First, here’s how you get to Ninja Bao. Take the Septa escalator located on the corner of 15th and Market. It’s on 15th about 100ft north of Market. Follow the sign towards the Septa sales office and go past the post office and Ninja Bao is on the right. It’s outside the turnstiles so you don’t have to pay or anything coming in off the street. Second, order some Bao buns and the scallion pancake beef wrap. They are amazing. I always thought someone should make an Asian style burrito and Ninja did it and better yet used a scallion pancake instead of a flavorless flour tortilla. The people were extremely friendly and the place was very clean. Don’t be bothered by having lunch underground, it’s a must stop!“

“Such an amazing experience. Definitely my new favorite sushi place in Philly and my husband and I eat a lot of sushi!! The prices are amazing for the quality and amount that you receive. We sat at the sushi bar and it felt
like our own personal dining space. The chef was top notch!“

“thanks so much for taking great care of us we very much enjoyed everything! everything was very fresh !! loved it and will definitely be back“

“I like their poke, it's my usual, and I would like to try their other items eventually. Their bulgogi is not my favorite as I find it blander and drier than what I like. I find that their website is not easy to use and their customer service is not great. They seem to argue or get easily frustrated. I like to get their lunch deal but it hasn't worked multiple times and they don't seem to like to honor the deal when I can't get it to work - they begrudgingly do. I'm not sure if the issue is because I have an iphone and use safari.

While waiting for my food today- I saw 3 other set of customers come in. The first came to pick up food and it sounded like one of the shop owners(?) (the woman) was rude to someone picking up telling them that they should come on time - they they've been waiting 15 minutes. The next person asked if they could drink their boba inside (they had other food with them) and they said no because there is no outside food. I understand the rule, but it seems odd to me when I've never seen the place anywhere near full. This is just my opinion, but I think having people visible in the place would be good for business. I don't think I've ever seen more than 4 people inside. I'd like them to stay in business and remain in the neighborhood but I'm uneasy about how it's not really a pleasant place to wait for my food in. I wish they would be more open and prioritize more positive experiences.“

“Kei is all about the food. They have a very healthy take-out business, but are trying hard to create a legit dine-in business. The South Street restaurant is pretty small with about a dozen tables, but they've clearly made some effort on the decor to take it one step above your basic hole-in-the -wall take-out sushi joint.

Having said all that, the food is probably the best Sushi I've had in a really long time, and having the food served to you right out of the kitchen means it's that much more fresh and delicious. My dining companions and I ordered about 8 different rolls and assorted dumplings, and everying was super.

And, as an added surprise, the food was served in large exquisite serving boats (see photos).

The restuarant is also BYOB, so that makes it a great value“

“What a great meal! Started with shrimp nachos a must order item (just get it), rice crispy’s (seared sushi rice with tuna on top - yum) and steaming hot and tasty edamame with sea salt. Tried other items but those are my favorites! Enjoy.“

“I brought my brother-in-law in to eat on Thanksgiving afternoon (we had to delay Thanksgiving dinner at our houshold and, since he lives in a care facility, that unfortunately left him without getting with famly on a very important day. So, I went out to eat with him.) He really enjoyed it, but then he began having some minor but very disturbing health issues as he was eating. It really disrupted our meal and we had to scurry out quickly. The staff and the servers at this restaurant were so very kind and extremely patient and helpful (our server, Sonny, was especially good to us, particularly to my brother-in-law.) Thank you ever so much! I do hope I left enough of a tip to express my appreciation (I was running out the door in order to attend to my brother-in-law's needs). The food was wonderful, by the way.“

“Always love this place. I try to visit every time I’m in Philly.“

“I came here around 530pm and ordered the fried gyoza, sashimi deluxe, and the spicy tuna roll. The sashimi was good and the portions were good. The gyoza was crispy and delicious. There is jazz music playing in the background and the lighting is slightly dim. I enjoyed my dinner and the atmosphere of the restaurant.“

“Been searching for good japanese restaurant for quite some time. Let me just say that Mikado far exceeded our expectations. From tge appetizers to dinner, it was exceptional. Our server, Michelle, was great. We had tge seared pepper tuna sushi app - so fresh and delicious. My husband had the hibachi with filet and lobster - amazing too. My son had the combo udon noodles - ate every bite! We had the tempura banana dessert - delicious as well as the chocolate mousse cake and coppa cafe. Amy at the front desk was so gracious and sweet. We will definitely be back many times. Give this place a try - you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“Kids kidnapped us and we are excited to be here. Service excellent.“

“Love their food,like going for lunch“

“Staff are absolutely wonderful. Very attentive. We did not have to ask for anything as they were so good. We enjoyed some things very much. Others... Not so much. It was my first time there but my sister's second or third visit. Prices are great so we got the all you can eat option so we could try lots of different things. I would go back just for the cold noodles and the pumpkin tempura. SOOOO GOOD! The rolls, however, were rather nondescript and very light on fish. We shared 6 different rolls and most of them tasted the same. Maybe because they were mostly rice and veggies with not enough fish to distinguish them? The pork katsu was very thin and a bit over-cooked. The result was breading harder than it should be and pork that was dried out. So, not much flavor there. Shame. My sister said her meals were better when she was there before so maybe it was an off night. But, we enjoyed ourselves regardless.

Wheelchair accessibility: Even with the vestibule, I could get my large power chair into the place easily. There were lots of tables that could accommodate wheelchairs. The bathroom is accessible with a stall big enough for my chair to fit inside if I backed in. Makes for easy transfer.“

“The chicken bun was DELICIOUS. The chicken ramen was really yummy, but it was way too salty for me even as someone who likes salty things. I would recommend indicating the less salty option, as I could’ve done on DoorDash. The ingredients were very good, though.“

“Best Japanese cuisine around. Sushi made in front of you. Everything is so fresh and authentic“

“Great service and very delicious sushi.“

“Fiancé and I stopped by because our other meal plans fell through. He’s had ramen before I have not. For my first experience it was absolutely fantastic! Tiny out of the way place which was cozy, sushi and sashimi were excellent and fresh, spicy miso ramen was unbelievable!! Portions were large as well so come hungry!! The young man that served us was very courteous and friendly! We will definitely be back!!!“

“This place has become a home of mine of Friday nights. Kevin is an excellent, skilled sushi chef and keeps positive relationships with his customers. His staff, the elder and waitresses are always professional and courteous. They work incredibly hard to make the entire experience a memorable one. I hope they recover from this recent property loss and temporary closure.“

“Great service and excellent food!“

“Four words: I love this place! I eat lunch here all the time. The food is delicious at a great value. The staff are always pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend the chicken teriyaki! ???

Vegetarian options: Veggie sushi rolls and other vegetable options.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options as well.

Kid-friendliness: Seating in a food court.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s under the Comcast building, attached to Suburban Station.“

“Really nice neighborhood spot with a menu where I want to try everything. Portions are generous at decent prices, especially any of the bento options or the bowls. Some flavors do feel tuned down out of care for first timers — omitting punchy flavors for a more homecooked taste instead, which tbh I think is the better choice with Korean cooking.“

“It's one of the best authentic japanese restaurants in South Jersey! The ambienence is casual and welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and delivered top-tier service. Takeout is available. We dined in and had the japanese cucumber salad (highly recommend if you like spicy pickle flavors), takoyaki, ma-yu (black garlic ramen), tonkotsu (fried pork) ramen and red bean mochi ice cream. The portions are generous, and ramen can be customized to accommodate your flavor preference. A perfect place for a date night or sharing a meal with friends / family.“

“Awesome sushi experience at this restaurant. One member of my party was gluten free, and the server went through the menu in detail to find out exactly what they could and could not eat. Where possible, they were flexible and offered excellent substitutions. Such excellent service. Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Very clean and nice atmosphere. We came at lunch time and it was not too crowded so we got our food fast. Got the Chicken katsu and the Godzilla roll while my friend tried out the ramen. Top notch on the presentation of the food. I can't comment on the ramen but it looked good. My chicken katsu was okay. Nothing to rave about. They served me the miso soup first which makes sense but traditionally the miso should have come with the meal as it goes well when eating the katsu and rice. It was also missing some shredded cabbage which should automatically come with the meal. Just my little recommendation. Beside that the sushi roll that I got was good. I wasn't expecting to look like what I got but it was good. I would recommend the roll.Overall this is a good place to get some sushi and Japanese food. I would come back again to try out other rolls.

Parking: Free parking lot but it is shared so it can be limited. More parking around the corner though.“

“The ambience was very lovely and the food was very delicious.“

“It was clean the waitress was nice and the food was soooo good“

“I haven't been there for a long time. The indoor environment is still good, but the music is very loud, so it is not a good place for chatting.“

“Went to Sakura today early afternoon before Eagles Cowboys game because all the places in Haddonfield and Cherry Hill were packed - whenever I pass Sakura on the pike it never looks crowded and that is solely because the locals utilize the drive through window which is a holdover from the previous Taco Bell - so I went in and right off the bat I was ecstatic that all their lunch specials are 7 days a week which is a big deal compared to all the other places in the vicinity -
I ordered the 3 maki roll lunch which at $13 is an insanely good deal - the tuna avocado roll is firmly packed with a generous portion of tuna and very fresh avocado - the jalapeño yellowtail roll was crispy and tastes like the fish just came out of the ocean - my third roll was shrimp tempura which was delicious and very tasty - I got their spicy sauce on the side and that was simply phenomenal - Leo and his staff are very friendly - this place is a Godsend for this part of Oaklyn - I look forward to coming back“

“Fav place♥!“

“This place was great! I called in like a week in advance to make a reservation for karaoke, and the gentleman was kind, clear, and precise about the details! The room was incredible spacious, the song list was great, and he was ON BEAT when it came to drink requests. We couldn't have been happier.

We had dinner there before the karaoke, and it was also incredible. The entire staff was very accommodating and nice, and the food itself was delicious. Sadly I'm allergic to seafood so I can't speak to the sushi, but the chicken katsu was great!

Overall - great experience, do recommend.“

“My grandson and I ate here last evening for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The decor is upscale as compared to other local Asian food places, the service impeccable and we both enjoyed the food. We had a wide selection of both Japanese and Chinese food - miso soup, salad, sashimi, peppered tuna, and pork lo mein. Each dish was nicely presented, delicious and correctly timed so we weren't overwhelmed with dishes, nor did we wait for food. Our server was helpful, very pleasant and attentive but not overly attentive, if you know what I mean.

We will definitely be back!“

“The ingredients are fresh, the plating is exquisite, and the buffet was recently opened especially the wagyu beef that melted in my mouth was amazing!“

“We love it there! Especially our Vicky! Our Dee! All the sushi chefs and the owners! We love to see everyone when we come every week!! We have our favorite foods there and we are in Japanese Heaven!! Thank you! ARIGATO!!💃🎉“

“A great restaurant in Philly.“