42 Best Japanese Restaurants near Holmdel

“Fantastic“

“Solid bowl that hit the spot and warmed the body on a cold January afternoon. Pickled mushroom provided a mild tang to offset the richness of the broth, jammy-ish egg, and fatty pork belly. Staff was friendly and readily answered menu questions“

“First time here and the place was packed! Nice atmosphere and most importantly the food was delicious. Recommend the ramen!“

“I loved this sushi place. The King Dragon Roll was excellent. The menu has a picture of every sushi roll. Our waitress Sky was friendly and attentive at the right times. My cup was always full of green tea that tasted like it was brewed at the correct temperature.“

“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“

“Fantastic food! Kids loved it too!“

“Great food and excellent service. I’ve been going here for many years.“

“I had heard so many good things about Nikko's so I stopped by for a take out meal the other day. From the time I walked through the door, I had a great experience. The decor is really nice, the restaurant clean and the people working there are even nicer and very helpful. I ordered the seafood hibachi entree. The smell was so good I couldn't wait to get home to eat it. I wasn't disappointed. The meal was delicious, plentiful and made with FRESH ingredients“

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“Absolutely amazing experience! The food tastes incredible and you can really tell the ingredients are extremely fresh. The sushi is flavorful, beautifully presented, and melts in your mouth. Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great Japanese food. We will definitely be coming back!“

“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!“

“Sono has always been our go to for delicious fresh sushi. Tonight there was a delay with our pick up....it's lent. We get it - they even gave us 2 free sodas to apologize. Then 2 hours later they send us an apology text. Honesty and apologetic. Now that's a classy move!“

“Absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this place“

“Love the food 👌🏻👌🏻so fresh and taste so good“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Oyako Tso. The moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive without being intrusive—truly professional and welcoming.

I ordered Sushi and Steak. It was absolutely delicious. The flavors were well-balanced, portions were generous, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh, not from a can of food, also high quality.

Special shoutout to the French Fries.

The service was amazing, and I never felt rushed. Even the little details, like presentation and drink pairings, I was so impressed.

Never was forced to tip, but still left 30 dollar tip.

I Highly recommend this place for a date night, special occasion, or just a good place to get food. I’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“Food is very different from the original place Mahzu which is to be expected as it is a different place. Here at Kobe, the hibachi is over sauced and salty and the shrimp and filet mignon is not good quality. The tempura rolls are over fried. The fried rice and noodles are bland and are cooked with way too much margarine or lard as they call it which is a bit greasy and bland. Bring back Mazhu cooks! Nicely decorated. Staff is attentive and friendly.“

“Excellent restaurant. My wife and I love their food. Extremely high quality food at great pricing. Every meal we’ve ordered is delicious.“

“The food was delicious, more than you can eat. The cook was very entertaining!!!“

“Amazing, family-run business that never compromises on quality! Even as Omakase has grown, their sushi is always made with the freshest ingredients. I can’t wait to see how they expand upon their catering business!“

“My husband and I stopped at Eastern Sushi on our way back to the city from Atlantic City—and wow, we were seriously impressed. I had the Golden Salmon Roll (swapped the tobiko for masago) and it was super fresh with really high-quality fish. My husband got the hibachi scallops, which came out piping hot and perfectly cooked. Honestly, the food here is better than some spots we’ve tried in Manhattan. The restaurant itself isn’t fancy, but it’s very clean and the service was great. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area!“

“I’ve been living in Freehold for 27 years, yet I couldn’t even name another food court restaurant, let alone endear myself to any so much as I have Little Tokyo. When I was a little girl, I would so look forward to their INIMITABLE teriyaki dark meat chicken samples, and I spent my first wages ever on an actual meal from this place. It is a time-tested fixture at the Freehold mall, a must-have if you ever work or shop here and still a reliably fast and delicious option for me when I am in the area. I’m pretty sure I’ve been helped by the exact same woman at the front of the line my entire life, and she gives me a big smile every time I see her. I’ve tried teriyaki/bourbon chicken at other malls all over the state, and this is the only one that is not only delicious, but is prepared in way that is not greasy. This is truly the only place I will go for Americanized Chinese food and enjoy it at all. My go-to: 2 sides, 2 entrees - string beans and plantains, double teriyaki chicken. Even post-pandemic, the price is unbeatable for the amount of food you get.“

“Ginza offers the best AYCE and regular sushi menus by far. I used to frequently go to MIZU-Long Branch for AYCE before and after COVID, but the experience declined—rude service from the start when you walk in and food that was bland or overly frozen - others I included would speak on the same topic. Ginza is a refreshing change: welcoming staff, better atmosphere, and consistently delicious, fresh dishes and clean!“

“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!!“

“Best sushi around! Fresh and the service is quick!“

“FUKU Japanese Sushi is the go-to spot around the Holmdel and Hazlet area. Kevin and his son Andy are incredibly welcoming and make you feel like family the moment you walk in. The food is outstanding. Awesome family-owned restaurant that’s well worth the visit. 🍣“

“I had an amazing experience at Masa Sushi & Hibachi! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal.

The sushi was fresh, portions were generous, prices were fair for the quality, and the whole dining experience felt special. Whether you’re craving sushi, hibachi, or just a great night out, Masa Sushi and Hibachi is a fantastic choice. I’ll definitely be coming back soon! 🍣🔥“

“We found ourselves in the Red Bank area for an event and were looking for a late meal that wouldn’t break the bank. RB has a plethora of fantastic higher end restaurants but we were looking for quality at a good price and… we found it at Oriental Empire. Fusion offerings were pretty standard but the taste was amazing. Ordering the Pad See Ew and it was delicious, as good as I’ve had. Service was impeccable and a very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!“

“Best Chinese food in the area. I've tried others, but have been coming here consistently for about 10 years (they were closed for a bit due to a fire in the shopping mall). Call ahead for takeout and the wait time is never long. Great portions and the food is always hot and ready. Not really a place to dine-in; maybe one or two tables.“

“Delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Great sushi! Always fresh :)“

“Had a nice time celebrating my birthday. The food was great & so we’re the drinks. 😁🍹🧉“

“In town for an event, 8 of us went out for dinner. Everything was so delicious, the 3 of us still in town the next day went back the next night for round two.I personally enjoyed the Red Curry Chicken and Beef Pad Thai. Especially of note is their General Tso's Chicken which was ordered both nights, as it is mostly chicken, not cheap breading like a lot of other places. The Shrimp Shumi were also reordered on day two. The prices were completely reasonable as well. I would 100% return to this restaurant for round three.

Parking: Parking was easy as not a lot of people were there when we were, however I could see it getting crowded when busy.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is an outdoor ramp if needed.“

“Fusha is one of the best, if not the best Sushi I have ever eaten. Fresh, delicious, plentiful, great service and affordable prices. I highly recommend a visit to this gem.“

“Are you open for dining and do you offer the all you can eat“

“Went for dinner last night. Second time and food was really good. Prices reasonable. I’m new to Nj. I love the BYOB. Definitely will be back. Walked next door to listen to some music at Blue Moon after. Nice night out“

“We have been dining here since Covid hit. Awesome family owned business with great food, pleasant atmosphere, extensive menu (I’ve never made a bad choice but my go-to is the Pink Angel) . We are still here every Monday and holidays when we’re in town. 10
Stars!!⭐️“

“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.“

“Great food. Egg rolls are what I look for and they were not greasy..egg drop wonton combo soup simply delish. Spare ribs were amazing also the dumplings and pan fried noodle special. We will order again from this place, reasonable prices and they give you plenty of food.“

“I’ve been eating at this place for a while. It’s pretty good standard Chinese food oh and the sushi is always good. The reason I’m writing this review is because of their delivery driver. An older gentleman came to my door with a smile very friendly. After he handed me the bag he extended his hand for a hand shake and said happy new year. You don't see that type of kindness/friendliness every day. Give panda house a try good people work there“

“Great sushi and nice atmosphere. This is one of our favorite places in town.“

“Everything was delicious and the staff were absolutely excellent in every way!“