14 Best Japanese Restaurants near Lavallette

“Excellent Sushi 🍣 and Sashimi & Japanese Cuisine Restaurant!! Open year round on the Barrier Island 🏝️ in Lavallette NJ. Large indoor seating areas and outdoor dining starting soon! (When the 🌞 weather warms up) Hibachi food as well and Specialty Menu & Awesome Appetizers delivered by a robot 🤖! Alvin and entire staff are wonderful at Hoshino! Their other restaurant- Blue Sushi 🍱 🍣 located at the Northern end of Lavallette opens up around Memorial Day and Hopping all summer long!! Both Hoshino Sushi & Blue Sushi are both Highly Recommended! @JerseySushiJoints“

“Outstanding sushi that was better than my favorite sushi place in Suffern named Sushi Bada. This place had high quality sushi and many rolls offered in cucumber instead of rice and not so much mayo. My wife, my son and grand daughter loved it.“

“Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. Everything is top quality and it shows. The owner and staff are amazing.“

“I got the ramen and it was delicious! Conveniently packaged to go with the broth separate from the additional items I added.“

“This is my abolute favorite hibachi and sushi place to go to in Ocean County, NJ! a long time worker of Ikko, KURT BATOCABE, is the best and our favorite person to see there. This man deserves the best and this restaurant also deserves the best“

“GREAT SUSHI SELECTION AND GREAT STAFF! Food is fresh and the restaurant is clean! This is our go too for Japanese food. We highly recommend Uminoya“

“Fabulous food drinks and staff“

“If you’re craving sushi or hibachi but dread the long wait times at a popular hibachi spot, this spot is a game changer. It’s essentially a “Benihana Express” – same quality food, same fresh flavors, but without the hour-long wait for table.

The hibachi/teriyaki dishes are cooked to perfection – tender steak, juicy chicken, and shrimp with just the right amount of char. The fried rice is buttery and flavorful, and the vegetables still have that perfect crisp bite. Sushi rolls are fresh, well-presented, and packed with flavor, rivaling any big-name chain. Someone mentioned, “bite size sushi” it’s true!

The best part? The service is quick and friendly, and take-out is a breeze. You can enjoy the same quality hibachi and sushi you’d expect from a large chain, but in a more relaxed, mom and pop restaurant vibe! Have it to-go and enjoy at home! Totally recommend!“

“Fantastic food and service! Can’t wait to come back, great, friendly atmosphere.“

“Only show in town in terms of Hibachi in LT. Great vibes, pleasant staff. Food is always tasty and scrumptious. My favorite is the show the chef puts on of course always fun and inviting, catching zucchini singing happy birthday to people you meet at the table. Noodles are super good. Great time all around.

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“Can I just give a shout out to this neighborhood gem who always delivers high quality, delicious sushi. They are creative, they are consistent, and are one of our top ‘go to’ places when we order in. Thank you Koi for being such a wonderful local business! 🍣🍱❤️“

“Ordered for the first time tonight. I figured it’s the busiest night of the year so I won’t be disappointed if it’s just “eh”. Wow was I surprised - THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST CHINESE TAKEOUT I HAVE HAD SINCE MOVING TO BRICK in 2003! Thank you for a delicious New Year’s Eve meal! You have a new customer!“

“Theresa's Osaka Asian Bistro has an extensive menu of delicious asian inspired food. Their specials are always an added bonus and definately worth trying. From the first time we visited, we were treated as valuable guests by their professional staff. We have never been disappointed. That keeps us going back. If you enjoy sushi and asian inspired cuisine, we suggest giving them a try.“

“Went here last minute with family. Had general tsos tofu (steamed) udon veggie dish, tofu and veggie soup and a family member got sushi and miso soup. Everything was very good and the portions were impressive. Appreciate multiple vegan options

Would definitely come back.“