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.“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“great food and good service“

“Delicious sushi! The Wagyu Roll, Yellowtail Scallion Roll, and Tuna Tar were my favorites. The fish was incredibly fresh, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. It was also a great value for the quality of food you receive. Overall, an outstanding dining experience, bravo!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“There is absolutely no reason to go over the Hudson for one of those fancy, overpriced omakase experiences. Butterfish in Rutherford was a 15 out of 10.
JoJo took hospitality to another level, making our entire family feel so special... especially my daughter on her birthday.
And the food? Course after course, it just kept getting better. The name Butterfish couldn't be more fitting because every bite was so fresh it literally melted in your mouth!!

Bravo, JoJo & Team !!
We'll be back. Highly, highly recommend.“

“Kuu exceeded my expectations in every way. The quality was outstanding, the service was smooth and professional, and the overall experience was excellent from start to finish. Everything was handled with care and attention to detail. I highly recommend Kuu to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality experience. Definitely deserves five stars!“

“Otani Sushi is a great spot for a quick lunch
came on a Tuesday around 3:30 PM and had no trouble getting a table

Ordered the cucumber salad (I’m a cucumber lover, so that’s always an easy win for me 😄), the Rainbow Roll, and the hamachi toro sashimi. The Rainbow Roll was really good, and the hamachi toro sashimi was fresh and delicious.

The total came to about $35,“

“Ordered via GrubHub for a late Friday night dinner when the sushi craving hit. I ordered a tuna bowl, and hubby had a salmon bowl. All of the sushi bar bowls come with edamame, miso soup, seaweed salad, kani salad, regular salad (in this case, it was arugula), and avocado. The fish came in huge chunks, lightly marinaded, and tasted fresh. No complaints. I’d order again and try some actual rolls next time. I saw on their menu a pretty good deal for lunch - $12.50 for three regular rolls, so I’ll have to check that out.“

“ICCA’s Italian kaiseki was amazing.
Every dish was beautifully crafted, and even the sauces were memorable. I tried Tokachi beef for the first time, and unlike wagyu, it was leaner and less fatty while still being incredibly flavorful.
Absolutely delicious.“

“Amazing omakase experience. Really unique and delicious cuts of fish. The otoro was so buttery. The service was amazing. I enjoyed this more than Sushi Nakazawa or Ito and it’s significantly less expensive. Can’t believe how easy it was to get a res“

“Sushi and food is pretty good overall but the service at this place is really hit or miss. There are two (I believe) revolving servers/people who answer the phone. The younger server is very polite and friendly. However the other is incredibly rude, on the phone, and in person. I ordered from this place very often in the past but I will no longer be ordering from here. His attitude makes it not worth it for me. Overall if you’re just looking for good sushi this place is fine, but don’t expect good service.“

“Wow. The price and the food was immaculate. We ordered the roll for 3 and the love for 2 combo. The server was really polite on getting my drink and i was very pleased with the welcome. Then, we received our food, and then when i tell you it was DELICIOUS AND HIGH QUALITY. I mean it. Please come to Sushi Koshi as a way for family dining or casual dine, it is worth every penny and it is very affordable and good quality“

“Great food. Easily customizable to your individual tastes.“

“This is my favorite place ever. The best sushi, the best ramen, the best edamame. I’ve never had better than in here. Every time the food comes quick and it’s absolutely amazing. The servers are also so nice. I’m always happy to come in. Thank you Kinya!“

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

“Delicious. One complaint - the steak was $90 and was small in size and had a good amount of fat and gristle. However, the egg yolk cured in soy sauce it was served with was a great accompaniment.

Other recs
- Verde Margarita and Lychee Highball cocktails
- sweet potato croquettes
- chicory salad (that tahini peanut dressing!!!)
- mushroom mafaldine pasta
- cheesecake“

“I thought I liked sushi before, I had no idea how much I loved authentic sushi until DomoDomo. The salmon tataki is delicious, the Spicy Tuna Cones are an absolute must (you’ll thank me) and the desserts are a fusion of tastes I haven’t before had but now must have again. Leo is the best server, these dishes were his idea. Thank you for an amazing night DomoDomo!“

“WOW is the word I would use for this place. My buddy ordered takeout and this Special Roll Combo was delicious. 7 rolls each equally delicious. As you could emagine a little expensive but for what you get GREAT VALUE for your $$$. Easily could feed 3 people.“

“The ramen here is too good and also the bento box is the best ..and the employees are very kind and friendly“

“Chef Andy was excellent!👍“

“I ordered take out from here for the first time and I will definitely be back ! I got the 2 roll all day special, spicy shrimp and yellowtail avocado roll. The seafood is super fresh, they don’t use a lot of rice which I love. Miso soup was also delicious.“

“So good!! I went in with my boyfriend around 9:30 and got the chicken katsu curry. The food was so delicious and came out fast. The lady who served us was so nice and helpful! She didn’t rush us at all we will definitely be back :) and the music is very nice“

“Definitely one of the most overwhelming and beautiful places that I’ve ever been to try sushi in my whole life, there’s no way to describe how good it was.
We wait a little more of what we expected.
But wait was worth it food was fresh, homemade and delicious, attention it’s def a 1000/10 you feel that you’re in your home, my 5yo daughter mentioned that she was being treated like her grandma treat her (so you can have an idea of how good they were) well, not many words to add.

Definitely coming back even when I have to drive 21 miles to go there“

“Leila’s service was wonderful! She was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and the food was absolutely amazing. The entire staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Great food, great service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Love Love love this place. the best Sushi place on the island. atmosphere, food, ambiance, service all is above and beyond 🥰 what i Love about it that it is a small place not one of those overrated sushi restaurants. this one deserves every penny. my daughter loves it she is 4 and she adores this place. So happy I found out about it“

“SORA is one of the most original and fantastic omakase experiences my wife and I have ever had. We had high expectations from the reviews we’ve read — like the one I’m writing right now! — and thought it’s “probably just pretty good.” How much could a place down the block from fast food spots be?

Well, the second you walk in, you’re instantly transported to a tranquil, inspired, artful, timeless, rarefied omakase den.

Calvin, who greeted us when we walked in, was a perfect guide throughout. We felt like we’d known him for years in just a few minutes. We also appreciated his clear, unpretentious direction through the sake list.

The sushi itself was exceptional. Beyond fresh, we had items we never had before and were completely won over. The boldness of serving shirako (look it up… or maybe don’t! If they have it, just eat this sweet, custardy delight.

Each item we were served was remarkably better than the last. Though if we had to choose a favorite, the barracuda and the mackerel were a tie. Also, the salmon was like any we ever had; silky, flavorful, and like everything at SORA, ineffably delicious.

One last thing: we thought the bill would have been at least double what we were actually charged.

But forget how relatively affordable SORA is, forget that it’s not surrounded by high-end boutiques and luxury apartment buildings. Just know that it is simply one of the best omakase experiences anywhere. (And yes, if you think it can’t live up to this hype, if you go, I’m sure you won’t believe how much you loved it either.). Thank you Calvin and everyone at SORA who gave us such a spectacular night!“

“I'm writing to share a story about honesty of staff here. I was gonna order hot milk tea from the menu. Then, the staff honestly suggested that I didn't need to order that since they have tea and milk for self service. So, I tried matcha+strawberry instead. It turned out to be good. 50% sweet is really 50%. I like it.“

“Absolutely love this place! I’ve been going for about 4 years now and I love the food! Anytime we have guests visiting I always take them here for a unique experience!“

“just delicious!!“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

“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.“

“Since they opened, they have been consistently excellent. I truly hope they're around for many years to come. I've eaten here at least 20–30 times, and the sushi is always fresh. The rolls are well made, with just the right balance of ingredients, not overloaded with rice like you find at some other sushi restaurants.

I've tried the spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, avocado roll, and the ramen, and they have yet to disappoint. I'm wishing them continued success because they've earned it.

I gave them three stars for the atmosphere only because of the bright, white lighting. It reminds me of the lights in a dentist's office. While the restaurant is clean and inviting, I personally prefer warmer lighting to create a cozier dining experience.

One more thing really stood out to me. One evening I called to place an order, but no one answered. I called a second time and assumed they must be closed. About two minutes later, they called me back! 😀 Thanks to that, I got to enjoy sushi that night.

Thank you, and keep up the great work!“

“I had a great experience at ITO. The food felt refined and thoughtfully prepared, with clean flavors and beautiful presentation. Each dish showed attention to detail and quality ingredients. The atmosphere was calm and modern, making it easy to enjoy the meal. Service was attentive and polished. It’s a great spot for a more elevated dining experience.“

“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! ✌️“

“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.“

“Have been wanting to try this spot for a long time and it didn’t disappoint. The meat was seasoned well, moist and smoky. Don’t sleep on the eggplant skewer and the grilled rice ball though. The rice ball was slightly crispy on the outside, but kinda fluffy on the inside. Each grain of rice was plump, very well cooked. The chef and owner was attentive and I could tell he set a high standard for himself. What a treat on the weekend!“

“This is our local go-to for sushi and hibachi. The food is excellent, staff is friendly and efficient. We mostly order to go, but the restaurant itself is small but cozy with tables and a sushi bar. I'll also add that, in 7 years of ordering from them, they have not gotten a single item on any order wrong. Definitely worth trying.“

“Really nice people and excellent sushi! Cute little place for a date and its byob“

“Sushi anywhere else is ruined forever. That's how great this experience was. Each piece of Omakase was more and more phenomenal. The chefs are true artists and the attentive, familial service from Ria was just bar none, the best of the best. The atmosphere, view, and styling was so unique and high quality. The whole staff were so generous with everything they treated us with.

We spent out engagement celebration here and it will be a memory we cherish forever. Worth every penny.“

“Amazing omakase , very talented chef and the best ingredients ! Our hidden secret“

“Vibes and more vibes def recommended“

“I ordered the two-roll sushi combo with a California roll and a salmon avocado roll, and both were incredibly fresh and delicious. I also got the green salad with ginger dressing, which tasted so fresh and flavorful. The shrimp shumai were honestly addictive. They also included veggie gyoza and miso soup on the house, and both were delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh and well made, and I will definitely be returning to Kame Sushi.“

“This restaurant is aesthetically pleasing. Lovely views. Nice ambience. Huge space. Comfortable seating arrangements. Our server was cool but the manager (assuming that’s her title) Devin was AMAZING. She provided us with great service and checked in numerous times to make sure that we were okay and that we liked what we ordered. She even offered to comp items off our bill that took extremely long to come out. She was so sweet and accommodating without even being asked. GET THE BURGER ! Our server recommended it and he did not lie. It’s amazing !!!!!! The Japanese whiskey drink was very strong. If you like sweet and strong mixed together this is for you (I didn’t like it). The matcha ice cream w/ cake dessert was another hit. If you’re a matcha girly like I am, give it a go. The kids enjoyed the sushi as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation and were seated immediately. We also weren’t rushed to leave after being there for like 2 hours lol. Great spot.“

“Just a nice chill place with great food“

“Great neighborhood spot. I love coming here and want to support them through this Covid mess. The outdoor dining is set up well and the service is always good“

“I've only gotten rangoons from here, and it's the best crab rangoon in the neighborhood. The crab is visibly present and you can taste it. The wrapper is also thin and crispy. I can only assume they make the rangoons themselves, which is a good sign of the care they put into their other dishes. Every other restaurant gets pre-made rangoons because they are all the same joyless cheese packets with overly thick dough and no flavor. If you, like me, crave the rangoon...make sure to give theirs a try.“

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

“I have been coming here for many years. I love the food, always fresh, prices are reasonable, staff are friendly, and they cater!!!🙌💪🫶 You have to pick it up 😜 Nice place to bring a first date on neutral territory 🤣“