50 Best Japanese Restaurants near East Rutherford

“Lychee martini and seafood ramen“

“My go to Teriyaki spot. The portions are great and the food is delicious. They have a punch card for frequent customers as well that give you a free teriyaki chicken on your 6th visit. Teriyaki One is located right off of Route 17 North.“

“Always great food and service at Nizi“

“I ordered the Crazy Salmon Roll and Volcano Roll, and I must say, they were both exceptional in terms of taste and quality.
The rolls were incredibly fresh and had a delightful flavour. I was impressed by the generous amount of seafood filling in each roll. Additionally, the sizes of the Shushi rolls were just right, providing a satisfying portion.“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Kimika! The Japanese-Italian fusion dishes were bursting with umami in every bite. We enjoyed the uni toast, Hamachi collar, Uni pasta, scallops, arancini, and the matcha mochi French toast—everything was perfect! The staff were friendly and polite, which made the experience even better. I can’t wait to come back!“

“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!“

“reminds me of grand restaurants in Tokyo! grand but understated in vibe, beautifully furnished with deep wooden paneling and tables throughout. bar seating is a bit tight but the staff is so welcoming and warm. loved the Melonade mocktail made of cantaloupe, shiso tea: not sure why but it tasted like umeboshi (dried plum) to me.

enjoyed some good yakitori - solid chicken meatballs and onigiri (nothing beats Taisho in Midtown- have yet to try the Michelin one though.) karaage (fried chicken) was delicious as was the steamed clams.

if in Greenpoint, worth a visit! it’s beautiful here.“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Put this place on the map!!!! A tried a true, best of the best, MUST go to spot when visiting (or living in) NYC. No exaggeration, my boyfriend and I haven’t stopped talking about this place since we visited last year. We’ll finally be back in town next month and are beyond excited to be dining with them again. Did we book a trip just to eat here!? Maybe… probably… because seriously, this place is exceptional. The owner is the sweetest, most delightful human with an incredible story and the food/service is an unmatched experience. Plus, you simply can’t beat their affordable omakasi prices…but the bigger bonus??? BYOB. Bring your wine, bring your tequila, bring neither or bring both. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a party in the most intimate sense. I never write reviews, but Sushi YOLO is a 10/10, so please, do yourself a favor and go see them before they earn that Michelin Star!“

“Very good food and for the value. From California and our prices for similar sushi would be much higher! Fish is fresh, had the hand rolls which were very good. My friend had the bento and the salmon was a bit dry but otherwise food was good! The sushi taco appetizer and sesame cucumbers were excellent!“

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

“Best tempura in the US. If you want anything better you have to go to Japan.“

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

“This is my 2nd time here. The last time I had a different chef and yakitori were just OK. But this time it is fantastic. Very well prepared and greatly executed! Attentive nice services. This time iI feel like I am in Tokyo! I had a great time to dine here. I recommend this place for a great yakitori dinner experience!“

“Really loved this experience
The shop that shares the name and the space is full of high quality kitchen goods that are attractive and appealing
The food is also top quality and delicious if you like this healthy Japanese fish diet. We had mackerel, salmon And one other Japanese specialty fish..
They were all great, but the salmon was tender and succulent with delicious flavor (more than the others imo).
They don't start preparing your dish until you air so be aware.
True Japanese experience
You won't be disappointed.“

“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“Sushi Makoto was a very fresh experience. The selection of fish was standard but the other appetizers and dishes were unique. The vibe is awesome— with a little more intimacy than some other omakase spots in the city. As well, for the price point, the value here is great. I’ve paid more for less in the city and it feels like these days it’s hard to find “good” omakase for under $200 PP. Corkage fee is very reasonable, and their sake cooling decide is almost worth a visit in itself!

My only quarrel is that it took some time to get seated, for a reservation at 7, a lot of the guests from earlier were still dining and we weren’t sat until closer to 7:20. Which isn’t the end of the world, but something to perhaps note from a business side. Lastly, I would’ve liked to be offered more at the end of the meal instead of being given the cheque. Perhaps that’s standard protocol but it was not offered to us our evening there.

Regardless, amazing experience. Truly loved this spot.“

“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.“

“In our opinion, a very nice coffee shop. The coffee tasted good, as did the other dishes. The prices are reasonable. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. We enjoyed drinking coffee there and eating a little something!“

“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!“

“Chic, small restaurant with very good Yakitori Omakase at the dining counter. The food was excellent in terms of taste and quality. The drinks served were perfect. We were looked after very respectfully and politely throughout the evening. We had a very nice evening.“

“The meal is fast, the food is delicious, and the links are elegant and warm.“

“We came here to celebrate my partner’s birthday, as we’ve been to about 6 different omakase experiences in the past couple years and have loved the variety of each, this was no exception—but may i say how wonderful it was now?

Atmosphere was clean and warm, with wood and stone features, plates, and interior. We were kindly able to move up our reservation from 5:00 to 4:40 as we had arrived in the city quite early. The staff was all wonderful and had made note from my reservation that it was a birthday celebration which is always SO appreciated, as i know it’s not always something spaces do or are even expected to.
Service: so kind and attentive, everyone was very sweet to us and our chef seemed genuinely happy to talk about the selections for the day.
Food: The best part, was immaculate. Truly a story telling of food that we enjoyed every single piece of. Variety, artistry, elegance and fresh. We went with the $150 19 course selection which came with 4 appetizers, 11 pieces of nigiri, 1 hand roll, a gorgeous wagyu sampler and dessert. (Forgive me if I missed anything, there was so much food and certainly worth the price) The appetizers were inventive and well presented, the sushi was classic and took us through this beautiful little adventure of light to deeper and rich flavors.
Drinks: we got a bottle of cold sake which was served in a sort of wine chilling contraption that was not only a fun spectacle to look at and use, but very functional in keeping our alcohol chilled.
Truly, truly a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend. Thank you so much.“

“a truly excellent meal that was the highlight of our evening. Sophisticated enough for a beautiful date but casual enough to have a genuine, enjoyable time. I'll be thinking about the Uni Crispy Rice for many days. my only gripe was that the menu is a QR code, needing to use our phones. In an environment like this I would've preferred to not have my phone out at any point, but I will definitely be returning!“

“This is the best sushi in NY in my opinion. Amazing chef and Shari is just perfect. All Nigiri are great. There are so many mediocre, non-taditional sushi in NY. This place is amazing pure edomae. Highly recommended! I come here many times if I can get a reservation“

“Spectacular experience, but the real star of our visit was Octavio, who took care of our table. Their attention and service were impeccable, with a kindness that made our dinner even more special. Octavio not only prepares the dishes, but turns them into a real spectacle. Every cut, every movement is that of a true artist. Highly recommended!“

“Omakase room by maaser for me is the best restaurant in the world.
All Sushis prepared by the chef are heaven on earth.
I eat here since the inauguration and always is absolutely marvelous and perfect.
Thank you so much chef for bringing such joy to my soul with your wonderful sushis.“

“My partner found a hidden gem in Williamsburg. We tried the seasonal omakase set. The fish was fresh, each piece was delicious. Also, enjoyed that when each piece came out, the hostess would show us a photo of the fish we’re eating. Chef Leo is really knowledgeable with the food, so don’t be afraid to ask for information. Will definitely come back!“

“Typically Omakase restaurants are very formal and proper. I planned, we walked in and what a great time. We laughed with all and they gave us free drinks.

Food prep was done with artistically done.

Want to experience a fun Omakase, stop in“

“Excellent AYCE (at least for 90 minutes) restaurant. The Diamond set left nothing to be desired for us. We ate tons of high quality Wagyu and seafood. It was fantastic. Our server Tom took great care of us and was always attentive and friendly.“

“This is a very pleasant restaurant. You can take your family and friends with you... My sister and I had a great time and ate everything we could... The food is very fresh... The place is very clean, and the staff is very enthusiastic and great. I got five stars... You must have a try.“

“Aesthetically the place is unassuming, just based on how it looks from the outside I might not have chosen it but because of the good reviews we went and it was so worth it. The shoyu ramen was one of the best I’ve had and the tempura shrimp appetizer was also delicious. Our server was lovely. Would definitely go again.“

“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!“

“Great Sushi and Ramen place on Hudson Yard, been here many times. I love their new ramen Shiromaru Classic, signature maki, Suram bowl and Omakase. Their staff very friendly, helpful, great recommendation. Special thanks to Cristian and all his team, fast service.

The place is clean, and surprisingly they got bigger room inside. Cristian explained to me, the room can be booked for special event. Very nice and comfortable. ??? definitely will be back and inform my friends“

“this is absolutely one of the BEST omakase spots in NYC and it’s under $100!!!!! The service is amazing, their chefs are sooo nice (SHOUTOUT TO CHEF CODY♥️ ) and their food is to die for. They give such large portions leaving you feeling so satisfied and full. It’s also BYOB which makes this experience even more affordable! Overall, each piece was outstanding and I’ll be back many more times !“

“Staff was very friendly. Service was quick, but you don’t feel rushed out“

“You cannot beat their happy hour! Each piece of sushi is around double the size of your typical NYC piece. I also got the sushi tacos and those were fun and different from what I typically get. I also got a bottle of the cold sake. I will definitely be coming back here soon!“

“I am a local from New Jersey now living in Germany, came back to visit and was in the mood for a Poke Bowl. I have to say I have been to many poke places and this is THE BEST ONE. Everything tastes fresh. I love that you have many options on creating your bowl. I also had a taro bubble tea and it was delicious! Employees are very friendly and welcoming. I will be stopping here a few more times before I head back to Germany!“

“The food is just too delicious. Was trying to order the 13 courses since it is our first time to be here but changed it to 17 courses right after the first bite of our first course.
The combination of the piece of sushi is also a piece of art. I am impressed by the creativity the chef has put on the dishes he has made for us.
Thank you so much for this unique experience for our marriage anniversary, Chef DC!
You have made a special dining experience for our special day! Hope to see you soon !“

“You feel welcome once you step into this place. Service is top notch. 12 course dishes are all with very fresh ingredients and very delicious. I would say their Modern Kaiseki is very good even compare to those you find in Tokyo or Osaka. Last, if you are into Sake, you have to try their pairing and the staff their are very knowledgeable on what they pick.“

“A must in my opinion in NY. Great ambiance and the food is amazing. A jazzy atmosphere with a Japanese menu.

The prices are really good for this crazy city, both for cocktails and dishes.

We still waited 1 hour to get in, but it was worth the wait. There is also a $10 cover for the artist.“

“This place is just a GEM in the neighborhood!
I love the chef counter and the Omakase experience
I can't get enough of it
And the fresh Uni mmmmmmmm

So so special
Love the ambience atmosphere service food everything!!“

“Perfect Food, Great Service, Nice Atmosphere“

“A very interesting menu. Great food and service. A must for every local and tourist.“

“It’s really great food especially for the price. I got the chicken teriyaki special for 9.99 and it comes with veggies and fried or white rice. I got no veggies and did half and half rice which they were very accommodating with. I definitely recommend !!“

“Delish food and great ambiance“

“Sushi onakase Shinzo best“

“Excellent Sushi ! Would highly recommend. Only wished they had Saki.“

“Gorgeous atmosphere and friendly staff. I loved the open wall concept. Additionally the service was quick and delicious! Can't wait to come back! Edit:
Drinks were Lychee Soda mocktail, Mixed Berry Mocktail. Food was the Wonton Chicken Ramen. I asked for it spicy, if which they gave me some pepper on the side :).“

“I highly recommend Toriya.
Delicious authentic yakitori with so many options it's hard to choose.
They also offer larger plates and smaller appetizers as well. I had their seafood okonomiyaki which was wonderful.
The drink menu is wonderful offering a good selection of Japanese beers, soju, and a very extensive and well crafted sake menu.
Also I was seated immediately despite dropping in at a prime time on a Friday evening.
The ambiance is very nice, well decorated with excellent choices in music that is not overly loud.
The staff were all lovely and very attentive as well. Truly top notch all around.

Vegetarian options: Numerous vegetable only Yakitori options as well as vegetarian friendly large plates.“