46 Best Japanese Restaurants near Keyport

“The food was delicious at Nemo. It's BYO, which keeps costs down. The service was a little slow, even for someone who likes leisurely dinners and doesn't want to be rushed. We felt like we were waiting to see our server several times throughout our dinner. We will go back and try it again, since the food was so good.“

“This place is great! The food is very tasty and the service is impeccable. Their workers are fantastic!! I accidentally left my bag there and they called me the next day they were open, letting me know so that I can pick it up. You don’t find people who do that these days. I tried tipping them for holding onto and letting me know about the bag, and they absolutely refused to take any money Definitely recommend coming here or ordering from!“

“It’s been a long time since we ate at Arirangs so we decided to go for date night! Jeremiah was our server and he was excellent! Extremely pleasant and super efficient. He was always one step ahead of us! Absolutely great service! The private dining area had a nice upgrade as well!“

“I gave Sogo Sushi 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I went out for sushi last night, and a guy spilled a whole bottle of soy sauce on himself!! Everyone laughed except me. - Don‘t "Kikkoman" when he’s down ?Keep reading for my review ?Pros:• Brown rice sushi is a game-changer - healthier option without sacrificing flavor!• Rolls are creative and tasty• Friendly serviceCons:• Yeah, the decor might be a little stuck in the past, but if you're a brown rice sushi lover like me, it's worth checking out if you're in the area!Overall, it was a nice experience at Sogo Sushi! The brown rice sushi and creative rolls were standouts, and the friendly service made for a pleasant visit.Follow me on Google for more ❤️“

“I came across this sushi restaurant and it has been my go-to recommendation for family and friends. The service here is friendly and helpful deciding what is good to order. The salmon skin salad and carpaccio-tuna/salmon is a must try. Often times you try new sushi spots they can be skeptical but food quality and presentation is on point.“

“Food is good. We ordered 2 different sushi and chicken katsu. One of the sushi was served raw (as most sushi are) and I can't eat them cause I am BF-ing my baby. We told the staff and they cooked them for us. Good food and descent price. The atmosphere is good and quiet for a date night with my husband.“

“Loved it! The food was so good, fresh and well made. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We came in at an odd hour, midway between lunch and dinner and had we were warmly greeted and enjoyed a relaxed, delicious lunch. Varied menu. Plenty of vegetarian choices. The restaurant is small with booths and tables. Accessible. Parking nearby (paid).“

“Everything we ordered was excellent. The station roll is very tasty and the hibachi steak and chicken are amazing as well. Definitely recommend the money bags as well, perfect combination of smoothness with crunch.Kid-friendliness: Staff is very friendly, my kids love going there they got little panda bear treats to go.“

“I have only ordered delivery here, door dash to be exact. Everything I’ve had here has been absolutely delicious. I’ve had the ribs, the shrimp tempura, pork fried rice, general tso’s chicken and chicken and broccoli. All were absolutely outstanding and that’s takeout! Imagine sit down. 5 out of 5 stars.“

“Came here with friends and was surprised to discover a great sushi place with such tasty rolls tucked into a strip mall I have been to countless times.This is no hidden gem to the locals, the restaurant is always crowded, with a line out the door at times. Staff was friendly and service was quick, considering.Parking: This establishment is located in a strip mall, so there's plenty of parking.“

“So everytime I go here I say suprise me and like it always smacks I don't even know what i have most of the but i could say when they do suprise me it hits different! Good vibes for like a date :3 I come here everytime I know it's a good day!“

“such good service quick and amazing food. wether you're ordering in or having it delivered quickness is always of top priority 10/10 would definitely recommend. the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful on the inside small and cute but definitely a nice atmosphere. overall great experience.“

“Miso Soup was a delightful complement to the Spicy Mango Roll The young lady who placed my order was very kind & gave me a spicy mayo dipping sauce, that I promptly & excitedly mixed the soul-cleansing Wasabi paste into. The ginger was fresh & crunchy!(If you're not a big fan of raw fish, the Spicy Mango Shrimp Roll I enjoyed is a cooked alternative. They have other cooked rolls. I always order Shrimp Tempura at Japanese spots. It was real nice to try something new at a new place!)“

“A nice little gem tucked away in the APA hotel. If you have a craving for Japanese food, this spot is it. (They had Fried Aji on their daily special the day I went ) I got their Salmon Ikura Don, Botan Ebi and Otoro a la carte, and their Black Sesame Panna Cotta. Food was pretty good, better than any Japanese restaurant in the main Edison area, but there are some little things to nitpick at. Some of the salmon was still slightly frozen (I went during lunch on a Tuesday), and I didn't realize some of the salmon would be slightly grilled. Thought it'd be all sashimi but that's my fault for not asking. I do wish that the veggies in the don came as a side salad instead of in the don itself. I feel like the veggies messed up the Salmon Ikura flavor profile a bit. The a la carte sushi were great! So delicious, but the Botan shrimp head came way after the botan shrimp body. Maybe their kitchen was busy, it's not really a big deal for me but I can imagine it might not be ideal for other customers. The Black Sesame Panna Cotta was not too sweet but I do wish the black sesame profile was a little bit stronger. Again, just me being nitpicky, I would definitely order it again! I will have to go back to try more of their menu items because they do have a wide selection of stuff I haven't seen elsewhere in Edison. Their service was impeccable. Something a really upscale place would have!“

“I went one time last year and so far 2024 have gone back 5 times. Well going back tonight and tomorrow. So that makes 7 times so far. I bring different people and the all love the food and the great staff. I highly recommend this restaurant, and you can bring your own wines. So don’t hesitate to stop in and enjoy fabulous food, you just may get LEO as your cook. ❤️❤️Parking: No problem with parking any time I went“

“My family and I order take out from here all the time and let me tell you, they’re consistent. The food is always delicious and fresh, and the portions for the price are unmatched. Our favorite thing to get is the poke bowl combo with a sushi roll. This place just became our go to dinner spot when we’re hungry and too lazy to cook. Definitely recommend!“

“update... Had the deep fried whole bass tonight and it was fantastic. Highly recommend with the Thai basil sauce. At the spur of the moment we decided to take out, and were happy we did. The red curry shrimp (Thai) was excellent and very generous, the Chicken with Basil was also very good. Recommended...we will return (next time to sit down).“

“"I recently visited Yosuki Sushi and had exceptional service and high-quality sushi. The atmosphere was modern and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The sushi was fresh and expertly prepared, with good portions and creative combinations. I enjoyed the spicy tuna roll and the salmon sashimi. Overall, Yosuki Sushi exceeded my expectations.“

“Took a friend here for their birthday. Shared the spring roll and pepper tuna. The tuna was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. The rolls were just as tasty. My favorite is the beyond roll which is vegan. Had hot house sake that was made the food even tastier. Service was good.“

“This sushi spot is a gem with its creative menu featuring interestingly named rolls. My go-to is the Green Dragon Roll, filled with crispy shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with thinly sliced avocado, roe, and eel sauce—the perfect balance of sweetness. I always end up asking for an extra side of eel sauce! My friend opted for the sushi sampler and was delighted with the variety, although the portion was so generous that she ended up taking half of it home.The service was great—quick and provided by a friendly, polite, and upbeat waitress. I've frequented this place both before the pandemic and the service has always been descent. While I haven't tried their hibachi events yet, I've overheard patrons enjoying themselves during these events on a couple of occasions.While I typically aim for 5-star reviews, I must provide an honest assessment to maintain transparency. The presence of tiny flies on 3/11/24 was concerning. Though I understand that flies are attracted to food, it detracted from my comfort and left me questioning the establishment's hygiene standards. They can swiftly resolve this issue by investing in fly traps. Additionally, receiving hot tea in a plastic cup raised safety concerns, as hot liquids can cause plastic to release harmful chemicals. Despite requesting a non-plastic alternative, none were available. I hope they consider investing in safer serving options, such as ceramic or porcelain mugs, to ensure the well-being of their patrons. If these issues are addressed, I would gladly revise my rating to 5 stars.“

“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!“

“Food is very good. All the fish and everything was super fresh. Got the salmon tataki, beef sashimi, a couple of rolls and the beef sukiyaki. Would definitely recommend the beef sashimi, it's very fresh. The sukiyaki was also a huge portion! Would also recommend the spicy scallop hand roll! The service was really good! The staff is super attentative and kind.“

“I come here at least once a week with my best friends and there are a million reasons for that. Food is absolutely amazing and you can get a ton for a decent price. Service is insanely quick and efficient, they also refill your water like clockwork. Absolutely amazing. My friends and I have tried nearly everything on the menu and nothing ever disappoints. Ordering online too is great!! If I’m ever in the mood for great food at home, I order from here and it comes just as fresh as it would sitting down in the restaurant. Would give a billion stars if I could. <3“

“Their General Tso's chicken is amazing! I stop by there every Friday on my way home from NY and I love it! And sometimes I get delivery and they are always on time and the food is fresh and hot! I highly recommend this restaurant. And they have sushi too!“

“I’ve seen people in the reviews say this is expensive but that’s a little surprising to me, especially in an expensive area like this, I’ve found the prices to be exactly what you’d expect for a higher end lounge/restaurant with excellent food like this. Everything I’ve had from here in the dozen or so times I’ve had it has been excellent, although I do find the cooked food better than the sushi. The sushi is good but there are better places in the area that do sushi only better; however, for a place with a diverse Asian menu, which is usually the sign of bad food, they break the trend because everything I’ve had here is awesome, especially any rice or noodle based dishes.“

“I've ordered from here quite often. Great sushi! I always get takeout and it's always prepared really fast! The sushi is always fresh. If you want sushi takeout, I highly recommend it. I never dined in so I can't comment on that but for ordering out, I love their prices and their food.“

“My husband and I went there this weekend for dinner on Friday. The foods was delicious, the staff was super friendly, and the portions were quite large (i was able to eat mine the next day for lunch). I got the steak terriyaki bento box and it was so good. Great local spot!“

“Thankfully Sultans Palace has been open for all these years.Everytime, that I have a urge for quality food made with love. I go to Sultans Palace where the food is fresh and even more delicious than the last time. I am a forever eater at Sultans Palace. General sho chicken, egg Rolls, chicken noodle soup, and their Sushi is to Die for...Thank you for satisfying my hunger everytime.“

“I’ve eaten sushi all over the world but I can honestly say they have the best and the freshest sushi out there. Very friendly service. The owner is always there to make sure that everything is top of the line. I highly recommend this place!“

“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“

“Staten islands best kept secret, the best in Staten island with some very creative new options every week and excellent martinis. Pistachio martini is a must try and so is the Avacodo tuna salad served in an Avacodo.. The service is excellent and so are the prices. Thank you Misaki, your the best..❤️?“

“Fantastic place! We always order from here. They always make sure to make the broccoli extra soft for us. They often throw in an extra soup or egg roll for us for free too. super nice and friendly people. today we had to get food for a party on short notice (original plan didn’t work out) and they made us 6 trays of food in an hour and a half!! Great pricing for all of it too. Gave us the egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken for free.“

“This particular Fushimi is my favorite. Food and service is always amazing.Drinks are delicious, sushi always fresh and delicious, place has a sexy ambiance to it. A must try is the sashimi tuna pizza and the K oysters. Presentation of food is always amazing.“

“Great little hidden gem if u like sushi! I myself prefer sashimi with a bowl of brown rice on the side( better value for me). The pieces were good portions and extremely fresh! The owner Ron was very personable and engaging! Go here and you will not be disappointed!!!!“

“While it is 5 stars all around, I wish I could give 6 stars for service, the waitress was great, we ordered the clear soup (which was AMAZING), and she counted it as the complimentary soup with my Bento box, which was very nice. My lady relished the fresh and large chicken and shrimp (her signature Hibachi dish), while i salivated over the rare, steakhouse quality portion in the center of my box, accompanied with fresh sushi, dumplings and more. We both took a box home. The place was welcoming, chill and comfortable, and the service, oh, the service... We will be back!“

“I don't understand how they have the ratings they do. Their sushi and milk teas are amazing!!! The workers are quiet and to themselves, but they're not rude. They do an excellent job at providing what you need. And they're fast. I come here a few times a month. Def worth coming here!!“

“Dinner here tonight. Toki is located in downtown red bank. Great location. Staff were nice and accommodating. Interesting roll selection and quite extensive menu. Food - very good. Rolls were fresh and very tasty. Wonderful presentation as well. Miso soup was very tasty. Would recommend and will be coming back.“

“I have to say, we ordered in, and it was probably the hottest food I've ever eaten, I give them a lot of credit for making it so well. Probably one of the best chicken udon I've ever eaten, and the miso soup was super super hot. Teriyaki chicken was very good, And they do it really really quickly. Great job.“

“Best sushi I have ever had in my life. I’ve been eating sushi for decades now and this place was by far the best. It’s about a half hour away but I’ve made the trip twice this past month already. The quality of the fish is of the highest quality. I live near Xina and this place crushes that spot. They have toro and king salmon on hand all the time. Not only is the quality of the fish the best the creativity of their rolls is Also the best I’ve ever had. The upstairs portion of the restaurant is small but it’s nice. It’s BYOB which I also like. It’s also right on a busy street in red bank with plenty of places in walking distance to go to for a drink after dinner if you want.“

“This spot is BYOB. I thought that may be important to mention, although I always do takeout. I've had their teriyaki tofu and teriyaki chicken dinner bento box along with plenty of their sushi rolls and the food is always so rich and fresh. Their Godzilla sushi roll is very yummy as well. When I pick up my food, it is always ready to go and I never have had to wait. Highly recommend.“

“Had an excellent time at the hibachi table, 10/10 service, our server was nice enough to provide a sample of one of the cocktails for us. Just lovely, would recommend.Vegetarian options: Enough vegetarian options to satisfy your meal, just be mindful that clear soup has meat broth in it“

“The food was excellent, but extra expensive. You're charged extra to get fried rice and/or noodles when they are already heavy on the price. That being said, our waiter was fantastic and cleared or packed up every plate as I finished. The chef was funny and cooked my steak perfectly. My husband wasn't thrilled with the fried rice though, but I liked it. The hibachi room was so chaotic and loud which is my only small complaint. It was hard to hear one another, but the entertainment value was there. It was an experience and like dinner with a show. Still worth checking out if you're not looking for a quiet dinner that's budget friendly.Dietary restrictions: They asked if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions before we even sat down. I was impressed with this! They had a sticker system that let the chef know.“

“The main waitress was very kind and made some good food recommendations, alongside providing great overall service. The food was very good, and introduced me and my family to new and interesting variations compared to what we where you used too. This is a great comfy restaurant for a good meal.“

“We usually order our Chinese from their competition across the street but they are closed for 2 weeks so when we got aki menu in the mail we decided to try it. We ordered the lunch special mixed veggies with pork fried rice and wonton soup and also got an egg roll. The food was excellent. The rice was not dried out and had good flavor. The brown sauce on the veggies had great flavor and the veggies were cooked perfectly. The wonton soup broth had nice flavor and the wonton melted in your mouth. Their prices are much cheaper than their closest competitor. We will definitely be ordering from aki again.“

“Delicious, always fresh sushi! However the woman who works there, who may be the Owner is very rude. Although the service is quick, she is never ever friendly and she lacks customer service skills and personality. The male chefs and male owner are very nice. But she ruins it for them. I don't come often only because of her attitude. I've brought friends here who never wanted to return back because her demeanor makes you uncomfortable. However it is the freshest and most delicious sushi in the area for certain!“

“The menu variety is good and food was very tasty. The chef(Jack) was entertaining in the preparation of the dishes and while the atmosphere was celebratory, it did get a bit loud at times with the large amount of children.It is a BYOB establishment for those who would like an adult beverage with dinner.“