50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Kearny

“Love Curiosity! Delicious, fresh and well priced food. The garden provides a great atmosphere. The staff is so friendly and the owner treats you like an old friend as soon as you walk in. Highly recommend Curiosity for your dining experience.“

“Very clean inside. The food is fresh and easy to place an order. Also they have an app which you order things for pickup. You can also get points for free food and get coupons for deals. If that wasn't a mouth full there's more. It's also located in a shopping center with other stores like jersey Mike's, Buffalo wild wings, BJs, five below, Americas Best, Pet Smart, target, shop rite, dollar tree, and more. So stop by to this location!

Parking: There's handicap parking as well.“

“great food and good service“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“I've been the first time in NYC and i wanted to try some Japanese food, so i went to KUU Ramen. The ambiente ist very small and calm. All the waitresses were so nice and the food was just amazing i ate there the best japenese Teryiaki Chicken ever in my life(i'm an japenese food expert)!!!! Ever again when i'm in nyc!!!!!!“

“Exceptional. Sushi is our family’s favorite food, and we have been to well known sushi restaurants in LA, NYC, San Francisco, Miami, etc. No exaggeration; Butterfish stacks up against any of them. The chef’s creations were inventive yet simple, and Jojo and the rest of the staff took good care of us without hovering or lingering.“

“Food was amazing here! Fish was very fresh on the sushi and the shumai was very soft and flavorful. We got the pink lady, crazy New York and 59 Nassau.Staff was also very helpful and even showed us images of sushi options and recommended some options.“

“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!!“

“Small restaurant but big flavor.

The chicken teriyaki box is a great deal served fresh with fantastic flavor and came with so many delicious sides. I also tried a couple of sushi rolls and seems like you can't go wrong with any options. I haven't had fresh cuts of fish like that anywhere else! Definitely recommend!“

“Chef Joe's menu was delicious. I don't usually enjoy traditional style omakase but I was happily convinced otherwise this time around. Definitely a more unique menu compared to another traditional style, Mido Omakase Rooman, yet not as traditional as Sushi Uesgui at Industry City. My boyfriend and I plan on returning.

The staff was attentive and it seemed like they were still in training - nothing wrong with that to me, we are all always learning.“

“What an Omakase Experience! We had an absolutely unforgettable time at this restaurant. Every dish felt like a work of art. The sake pairing and wine selection was spot-on. The ambiance was very inviting. A heartfelt thanks to the Chef and his Sous Chef for their incredible skill and dedication. Their passion for their craft truly shines through in every bite. I deeply appreciated how the Chef respected my dietary restriction of no meat. He thoughtfully crafted an exquisite alternative dish for me that was so flavorful and beautifully presented as the rest of the menu. This level of care and attention to detail truly elevated the dining experience and made it feel personal and unforgettable. If you’re looking for an elevated dining experience with incredible food, great vibes, and excellent drink pairings, this is the place to be. Bravo!“

“Such a beautiful spot, of course the best Japanese, with great service, love to come here!“

“You’d never think this little spot in a strip mall area is anything, but it’s some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! Also the kimchi they give right when you sit down is amazing. I am a huge sushi fanatic and this is definitely Top 3 I’ve ever had. Service is wonderful.“

“I love this place. My sister and I try to go at least once or twice a month. The food is great, the quality is awesome, and the service is good. You don't have to wait too long for your food. My little sister usually gets her California and shrimp tempura rolls. I get the rainbow roll and the O.M.G roll but everything we've tried is crazy good. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area.“

“Yama Sushi is hands down one of my favorite sushi spots! The fish is always incredibly fresh, and every roll is beautifully made with great attention to detail. The menu has a perfect mix of classic favorites and creative specialty rolls, so there’s always something new to try.

The staff is warm, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy yet modern—perfect for a casual lunch or a nice dinner out. If you love sushi, you’ll absolutely want to add Yama Sushi to your list!“

“The sushi here is incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious- easily some of the best we've had! But what keeps my sisters and me coming back is the amazing staff, especially the head waitress. She's warm, attentive, efficient and truly goes above and beyond to make every visit feel special. The whole team is kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly. We always look forward to our meals here- it's a local gem! Highly recommend!“

“Hands down better than almost all NYC yakitori. 💯

Recommendations:
- Chicken Oyster 😳
- Chicken Wings 😩

General Comments:
- Although it takes a while, it's clear that the time is used to deliver quality. 😌
- Perfectly cooked skewers with smokey flavor. 🔥
- I was afraid the chicken might be raw because the skewers are thick, but no, they were thoroughly cooked AND juicy.
- The mushroom and chicken thigh skewers were also great but the other two I recommended were even better.“

“i come here often, either to dine in or take out, i'd say at least once a week as a treat. this is my favorite sushi place in jersey city, everything's always super fresh (the salmon and tuna are both amazing) and the service is great. prices are very reasonable, their teas are to die for and are so refreshing. i have no complaints!

overall worth it, they also do all you can eat sushi if you dine in but i have yet to try that.“

“Sushi Koshi is my absolute favorite sushi spot! The food is always amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I find myself coming back all the time. The staff are super friendly, and the owner is wonderful too. We had such an amazing experience.“

“Always good fun. I don't get to go often since it's a little pricey but the quality of the food never wavers and the cooks put on such a great show especially for the kids.

Dietary restrictions: They accommodated a gluten intolerant member of our party

Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays!“

“How amazing! So nice and professional. Mai is an amazing server. Super clean and fresh“

“A cozy little Taiwanese joint in Harrison, NJ. I ordered the salt & pepper chicken bento — the fried chicken was super crispy and juicy, and the portion was bigger than expected. What really stood out was their homemade chili oil — rich, fragrant, and perfectly spicy. The side dishes were thoughtful and balanced, not just fillers. Great vibes, warm service, and a menu full of familiar flavors. I’ll be back.“

“Great sushi! Always fresh! They always get my order right. Staff is friendly and orders are always ready within 20 minutes.I can't say enough about Oishi Sushi! I am never disappointed with my order! DELICIOUS.. Perfect neighborhood spot.“

“I enjoy sushi but have never had the omakase experience , much less at this caliber. The experience is worth every penny. Nice selection of wines for those not versed in saki. Knowledgeable staff aside from the chef regarding selections and pairings. Chef Ito is definitely a chef for the ages as well as high marks for his commendable team.“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

“I must say this was probably the best sushi I've had. Great 'little' place, two, extremely kind, owners work the restaurant. I had the Tsunami Roll, my daughter had Shrimp Tempura and Pink Lady Rolls, and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! We had one of each Mochi (4), Strawberry, Coconut, Green Tea and Mango...delicious! I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant, great food, service and relaxing place, very nice ownership with great pride in their business.“

“Kid-friendliness: Мой сын очень любит это место , это рядом с нашим домом ,поэтому мы часто там бываем. Хозяева всегда приветливые и вежливые. Быстро обслуживают .“

“just delicious!!“

“I had an incredible dining experience at this sushi place!
The food was fresh and absolutely delicious, with the fish tasting as if it was just caught.
The service was excellent attentive and friendly, making sure everything was perfect throughout the meal.
The highlight of the evening, though, was the mango panna cotta. It was the perfect way to end a delightful dinner—refreshing, smooth, and bursting with flavor. I cannot wait to return! Highly recommended!“

“We love Ninja Sushi! It’s our go-to sushi spot in the area. The food is always so fresh, professionally prepared and the staff is super friendly. Try the OMG roll, because…. OMG, the presentation says it all! It’s where sushi meets comfort food. Delicious.“

“Woman who takes orders is absolutely the worst. It’s my birthday she won’t even give a single smile or have any sense of being personable. You need to replace her or your reputation is gonna go down the drain. Ruined my birthday lunch. I had a feeling she might be awful every day cause this has happened before so we called ahead to warn it was my birthday and they assured we should come. Regret it! Seriously get rid of her!!!!!!“

“Kyoto is the reason why I started loving sushi!!! They have lots of dishes with cooked fish for sushi (as my stomach cannot tolerate raw fish) and they absolutely nailed it. I keep on forgetting the name of the dishes I ordered but every time me and my husband go there we show them the pic below and they gave us the same order ? thanks guys ❤️“

“A friend and myself came across this gem by happenstance. The wait staff is incredibly kind and patient. The atmosphere was calming and the food is FANTABULOUS!!! I recommend this place for lunch and dinner. Whether it's just friends or a casual date.“

“Simply beautiful! My wife did a lot of research before choosing Tsubame for her birthday. We were delighted with our dinner. I don't pretend to be an expert on sushi, omakase, or kaiseki. (Take a look at the photos to see our menu). But I know that we had a tremendously calm, enjoyable, and delicious meal.

As a side note -- I don't follow New York Mets baseball, but I learned later that Mets pitcher Kodai Senga was sitting next to me for the prior 2.5 hours. Evidently this was a repeat visit from him. So although I'm not a sushi expert, I figure he has a lot of choices about where he gets his sushi in NYC, and Tsubame meets his standards. ; - )

The service and interaction with the staff was perfect. Our conversation with Chef Jay and our server (JB) was fun and insightful, without ever being intrusive.

We wish Chef Jay, JB and the rest of the staff continued success in sharing their Kaiseki Inspired Omakase with food lovers.
Thank you!“

“DomoDomo never disappoints! The sushi is incredibly fresh and beautifully presented, and the hand rolls are next-level delicious. The atmosphere is sleek yet cozy, and the service is always on point. A standout spot for sushi lovers in Jersey City!“

“Food was delicious and the staff were kind and attentive. What else could you want? We love coming here.“

“The food is exceptional delicious in every way .The people can't do enough for you! Formerly Hunan Gardens for many years!l l think they are the best Chinese food in the Lyndhurst and South Bergen area! You won't go wrong eating there or takeout!💯👍 Delicious 👌“

“Love the sushi never a dull moment and the owner is very friendly and Great service“

“Authentic taste. The hot tea is excellent, and, the vegetarian options are plentiful.

Vegetarian options: The menu offers a lot of options for vegetarians in rolls with avocado, cucumber, mango, and others. Also, the noodles soup with veggies is of very generous quantity. The broth in the bowl is very flavorful.
The bottomless hot tea is great!“

“The place is great and feels like a dragon ball z lunch with Goku. Me and my son loved the food and the serve was fabulous. Even the food to go when heating it up tasted awesome. I would highly recommend going there.“

“First time here and the food is great!
Ordered:
-Momo (chicken thighs) skewers
-Butaniku (pork belly) skewers
-Spicy Pork Bun
-Spicy Miso Ramen with Egg
-Beef Donburri
-Fried Green tea Icecream

Amazing service and staff. I would love to stop by again and try other items on the menu.“

“We've been meaning to to try so many of the new restaurants in the area. We finally got here for a late lunch today. Not surprisingly on a Thursday at 2PM and snowing, we had the place to ourselves. It was fortunate because the woman who took care of us explained everything to us in detail. I wasn't familiar with the Kurobuta pork. Apparently it's known as the, "Kobe beef of pork." All their pork come from Berkshire pigs. They come from a farm in Jersey. I'm guessing North Jersey. (Lot's of cool info if you Google them) Cooking is done using White charcoal which is used in traditional Japanese cooking. We started with the crispy cauliflower. It had crispy shallots & tahini vinegarette on them. They were delicious! Then the Shanghai bao. Filling was pork. (naturally) So delicious and juicy! When you slice them in half watch for the juice to squirt! We ordered six skewers. Two with pork jowel (cheek) Two regular pork and two fish. Again, delicious. i also had a bowl of spicy miso ramen. Our server explained how the broth is simmered for eight hours with pig bones and marrow. I could tell as the broth was very rich! That was it for us. We were both very full and i even took half of my ramen. We can't wait to return and bring friends! Highly recommend! ✌️“

“Haven't been here in over a yr. The food was very good. The owner was extremely nice. We order several sushi rolls for 4, and she gave us a couple of appetizers on the house. The food was fresh and the service was good. Will most definitely be going back.“

“Okinawa Sushi and Asian Food is a locally owned family restaurant. Although it is a small establishment with limited seating. The staff is friendly and attentive offering exceptionally high quality cuisine. The restaurant is known for its fresh, expertly prepared sushi at competitive prices. It has become a popular dining choice within the community. Our order included the Boston Roll, Dragon Roll, and hand-rolled California Rolls, all of which were consistently delicious and fresh.“

“Most delicious meal ever. We came here right before my daughter began chemotherapy. Now we are celebrating the end of it. Never disappoints here. Yum yum.“

“Food and service it was good 😊“

“Just a nice chill place with great food“

“Delish Japanese Food. Sushi rolls are done fresh and on the spot.“

“Freshest sushi in town and the nicest people you ever want to meet, staff is so kind and accommodating.“

“Sarku has been a staple of food courts for as long as I can remember. To be honest, the sushi is really good! We ordered at the front and they made it fresh on the spot. The chicken teriyaki is also very satisfying if you want a healthier option for lunch, it comes with rice and mixed vegetables.“