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!!!“

“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!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“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!!!!“

“An incredible culinary spin on traditional ramen. Their broth stands out immediately with a distinct, delicious flavor profile you won't find anywhere else. It’s clear they take pride in house-made recipes—their chili oil is a standout, offering a deep, nutty richness that sets it apart from generic alternatives. My husband tried the butter chicken ramen, a creative dish we'd never encountered, and it was exceptional. Overall, an extraordinarily flavorful meal!“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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~“

“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.“

“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.“

“Might have found my new favorite sushi spot! Sushi was fresh, flavorful, and there was a great variety on the menu. It was also a beautiful summer day, so sitting outside and enjoying the vibes with some great food made it even better.

10/10 would recommend. Definitely coming back!“

“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!“

“I enjoyed my Domokase! There was a great variety of sushi, and I really enjoyed the full course from start to finish. Obviously, this isn’t your typical omakase experience, but it was still really enjoyable and definitely worth trying. I’d recommend it! :]

I personally like the NYC location as well!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Chef Andy was excellent!👍“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Stopped in for the first time for a burger and a lobster roll on the 4th of July. Legit some of the best bbq food I’ve ever had! Also highly recommend all of their sides. You can tell the passion that goes into their food by the creativity and presentation!“

“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!“

“Service and food were both amazing! My friend and I got the shumai, house special, shrimp tempura roll, and alaskan roll. The taste was so fresh-we have no complaints whatsoever. The staff was also very accommodating and sweet! We will definitely be coming back :)“

“just delicious!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

“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.“

“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! ✌️“

“Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and was so impressed by the food! Tried a variety of chicken, pork belly and steak skewers and everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Chicken oyster and pork belly were definitely the highlights. The owner was also so friendly and even gave us some samples to try for free. Took us back to the yakitori we had in Japan. Will definitely be back!“

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

“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.“

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

“I spent the day exploring the downtown area of Manhattan.For lunch, o found Takahachi Bakery. They have a nice selection of bakery items and lunch sandwiches and salads.
Very busy restaurant. Service counter on the right side all the way back to partially open kitchen. Be quick to grab a table.
Tables on the left all the way back.
Service people was pleasant and my stuff came out quick. I got a spicy salmon sandwich and a pastry stuffed with custard. Both were excellent.“

“food was amazing. served at relatively quick speed. apps usually come in pairs, so if you're a party of three, don't expect three pieces (just two). sushi/specialty rolls came in 5-8 as it's listed in the menu. soy rolls they add a dollar though per roll (or sushi, i forgot), be careful. they do have a waste policy on their sign, i forgot what it was. i had some soup spilled on me as they attempted to serve it, and they didn't always notice our papers were done already, but not end of the world stuff. the food taste made up for it! it's about mid $30s on a saturday buffet in the late afternoon/early evening. bill is paid by those electronic machines they bring to your face at your table. bathroom is upstairs. water is served in paper cups. i saw another group and ourself seemed to have to manually ask for water refills otherwise. ice cream options at the day were just green tea and strawberry (which wasn't even listed in the menu) but i loved the strawberry. i would come back here.“

“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.“

“My favorite Japanese restaurant.“

“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.“