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 and good service“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Mikado Sushi has become one of my go-to lunch sushi spots. The sushi is always fresh and consistently good, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

I especially appreciated their service on one occasion when I accidentally placed my order at a different Mikado location. The staff went out of their way to communicate with the other location and helped remake my order for me. They handled the situation so smoothly and were very accommodating throughout.

Great food, great consistency, and genuinely excellent service. Highly recommend!“

“The atmosphere is extremely warm and welcoming , it’s a really nice place to come to when the weather is cool. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is also really delicious, me and my boyfriend had the ramen and we both really enjoyed it. 10/10 will definitely be coming back.“

“Had an absolutely amazing dining experience. From start to finish, Jojo gave us the best service and attention. The food was not only delicious, but of the highest quality. Ryan was our waitress and she was so sweet and attentive. All of the servers who attended to us were kind and detailed in their explanations of the dishes. It was truly a night to remember and now one of my favorite spots. Highly recommend!!!!“

“The food here is AMAZING and the service here is so welcoming everyone here is so sweet ! Conney is THE SWEETEST server ever she recommended this amazing signature roll called pink lady best sushi ever !. Atmosphere is so clean and calming !“

“What a wonderful find! Everything about the experience here was absolutely amazing. The restaurant has a cozy, warm environment with a lovely corner setup that makes for a great dining atmosphere.
The staff is incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. A special shoutout to our waiter, DAVID—he was fantastic! He was so helpful with walking us through the menu and giving recommendations, which made deciding what to order effortless.
As for the food: the sushi is super delicious and fresh, with a great variety of options to choose from. I truly and highly recommend Sushi Koshi to anyone looking for phenomenal food and exceptional service!“

“Absolutely amazing sushi and outstanding customer service!

The food is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. A special shoutout to Celina for providing such amazing customer service, remembering my daughter’s order, and making the experience even better! The quality of the food and the excellent service make this place the best sushi restaurant in Essex County.

Definitely a returning customer! Highly recommend! 🙌🍱“

“While out and about in between appointments, I dropped in at Sushi Wen for lunch.

I’ve gone by it a million times and was curious; they have fantastic reviews online.

It’s a tiny place but the sushi and service were both very good - and they have great lunch specials.“

“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.“

“A true hidden gem for high quality sushi that isn’t just omakase. We loved the nigiri tokusen special and chirashi premium! The fish was so fresh and juicy. The nanko specialty roll was so unique - crispy soft shell crab! Beautiful interior~“

“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.“

“I rarely write reviews for Uber Eats orders, but I wanted onigiri and this spot was nearby with delivery, so I placed an order. I chose Steve’s onigiri and the soft shell crab onigiri. Steve’s onigiri was outstanding; it was flavorful and the hot sauce provided a strong spicy kick. I expect to keep thinking about it until I can have it again. The soft shell crab was equally enjoyable. I will certainly return to order Steve’s onigiri and will stop by whenever I am in the area.“

“Hands down the best restaurant of our entire trip to NYC. The omakase was absolutely perfect, the fish was incredible, and somehow every course was even better than the one before.

By the end I was so full I honestly didn’t think I could eat another bite, but everything was so good that I kept going anyway. It was just too good to leave anything behind!

The chef was also wonderful - so kind, attentive, and made the whole experience even more special. Everything was flawless from start to finish. I would 100% recommend ITO and would absolutely come back next time we’re in New York.“

“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.“

“If you want a spicy tuna, that’s actually spicy. This is the place to go. The playlist there is always on point, sushi is so fresh and delicious. I go here way too often but its the best sushi spot around, you won’t be disappointed“

“The restaurant was so pretty and had a calm atmosphere, and it felt private enough to just hang out and talk with our group. Our server, Valeria, was very attentive, answered all our questions, and even gave us recommendations based on what we were in the mood for. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share: sushi, ramen, boba, shrimp tempura, wings, and yakitori. Everything was delicious, and the portions were good. The spicy wings were a bit spicier than I expected, but they still had great flavor. Overall we had a really good experience, with great food and ambiance, and we'll be coming back!“

“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.“

“Seriously the best sushi I’ve had both in New York and New Jersey. Nothing compares! Service is also great, friendly, quick and efficient. Also close to Exchange Place which is such a plus. I seriously can’t get enough of this place.“

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

“Every time my family and I have come to this restaurant, everything has been excellent. The chefs have been amazing, the food has been top notch and the seating/wait time has been appropriate. All staff members are always on their game with providing fast and efficient service. The manager Vanessa has done a fantastic job creating a welcoming atmosphere in a great environment. Looking forward to my next visit.“

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

“Chef Andy was excellent!👍“

“just delicious!!“

“We stopped in for lunch for the first time. We enjoyed beef negamaki, shrimp tempura and a salmon roll. The food came out piping hot and fresh. All was delicious and the price was very reasonable.
The atmosphere was quiet and the dinning serene. We will be back again soon.“

“you know how some people say food tastes like memories? sando cafe brought me straight back to my time in osaka 🥹 the pork gyoza tastes like it is straight from the small gyoza shop that was near my school in osaka, the best in the world. crispy!!! the beef curry udon was phenomenal as well, rich and smooth with tender beef and a perfectly poached egg. can you tell i like food“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

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

“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“

“An interesting Asian/Japanese fusion restaurant. The food was creative and tasted pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the dungeness crab, lots of yellow crab oil/fat and some crab meat over rice. The silken tofu was also interesting, a bit salty though. The grilled sea bream and half sasso chicken were delicious. Hopefully there will be more dishes added to the menu in the future, as the current menu items seemed a bit limited. Service was good and the atomsohere was also elegant, clean and chic.“

“Just a nice chill place with great food“

“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!“

“I don’t understand how this restaurant isn’t packed. Good portion sizes, fantastic food; I loved the cheesesteak, one of the best I’ve ever had and so fresh. The Shochu with Ginger ale is so tasty as a drink. Plus the bathroom has a bidet!! My waitress was so sweet. Just an amazing experience, I’m just sad there aren’t more people here“

“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!“

“This place is fantastic, the taste is good, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is great. I'll come again next time.“

“Absolutely delicious yakitori. If you order the steak skewers, you gotta try it with wasabi. The pork belly was also incredible. Need to come back next week to try the chicken oyster skewers too, the owner Justin said they’re a favorite. Great guy and great chef.“

“As usual, the view and ambiance are great. Love the new smaller tables. Our server was very friendly and the bartender also attentive and creative. Great cocktails indeed! The guacamole was very good, the chips were alright. Appreciated the time to enjoy our cocktails, snack and chat. Will certainly be back...“

“Lychee martini and seafood ramen“

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

“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.“

“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! ✌️“

“Tasty food and good service.
My friend and I just came for cocktails to Miru, but then we decided to have some food and it was a good choice. Lobster roll, sashimi salad and rice with eel were really flavorful. We had such a nice server Htet- he was kind, professional and paid attention to details. It was a pleasure to be served by him :)“

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

“My favorite Japanese restaurant.“

“very tasty. great price. great staff.“

“Great for and great service. Must try the creamy dressing! The baked salmon was especially tasty!“

“I loooove this bakery... Everything is delicious, both sweet and savory. Some things are priced so attractively and some seem a dollar more than you think they should be but when you see all the workers behind the kitchen glass wall, kneeding dough, stuffing the creme puffs, making the cakes live, and seeing how many of them are, it's heartwarming...“