36 Best Japanese Restaurants near Lawrence

“Another exceptional dining experience at this gem. The complimentary wagu sushi was one of the best things I've ever eaten. And the scallop with truffle salt is out of this world. Thank you Chef Naoki and congratulations on your 2 yr anniversary!“

“The best food, comes out hot on time and even if you order apps and dinner all at once you won't get your food all at once or feel like you are being rushed. The atmosphere is great and the service is exceptional!!!! and when you go dine in please look for him he is terrifc especially with the kids!!! we ask for him always!!! hes the best!!!“

“Went here last night with a friend! Service was lightning fast, and the noodles had just the right bite to them!“

“Always come here if I’m hanging around Princeton. Has to be my favorite store hands down. Tight space but lots of variety of snacks, ready to go meals, drinks, treats, fresh meats, produce, cutlery, and trinkets. I always get one of their homemade onigiri and always recommend it to friends if they’re with me.“

“Great service, great sushi. Delicious sushi combo and Clinton roll.“

“I have been ordering from Happy Wok for over ten years. We usually get sushi for takeout and the fish is always fresh and delicious. The service is also friendly and welcoming when we dine in. Besides for sushi, the menu has tons of options and they are all great!! you can taste the Happy wok hei!“

“The service and food were excellent! We got the Sushi Boat and couldn't believe how fantastic it was. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!“

“Haru Sushi is easily one of the best sushi spots in the area. I’ve yet to try anything I didn’t enjoy — the sushi and sashimi are always fresh and prepared with great attention to detail.

The dining and prep areas are immaculate, and you can tell just by watching how clean and organized the chefs keep their workspace that they truly care about their craft.

This has become one of my family’s go-to places for sushi. The consistency and quality keep us coming back. It is truly a hidden gem in our area!“

“We really enjoyed our Special Rolls at Mizu Japanese Cuisine. 4 rolls for the three of us was plenty of food! We had Crazy Roll, Jazz Roll, Dynamite Roll, and Lava Roll. Their Seaweed Salad was a great beginning to our feast.
The restaurant is plain and simple, nothing fancy. The food makes it worth going back to.“

“Best Sushi in the area hands down! Great staff, nice atmosphere, great food!!“

“great sushi !!! fresh !!! loved“

“I always order from here, and they never let me down! The staff is super friendly and the food is AMAZING, so flavorful !! I really recommend all of these : spicy crab roll, tofu pad Thai, veggie dumplings, veggie spring rolls, general tsos dinner, and their miso soup is so good too!! Please never leave this location.“

“This place deserves a 10/5 stars. We used to live in the area, and go to this spot religiously. We now live 1 hour 30 minutes away, and we still come here as often as possible because no other place makes food like them. If you had a bad experience, you were just having a bad day. You need to come again, and just enjoy.“

“Food and service was fantastic“

“Best Asian food. Been ordering here for years and have never had a bad experience. Everything we've ordered, from Chinese to sushi has been amazing. Quick service. Always clean and the people who work there are super friendly. Can't recommend enough“

“Best sushi around I love this place I go and get the all you can eat at least once a month“

“Best Chinese and Japanese food in yardley!!!“

“Charlie and Sharon are an incredible team. The food is amazing!“

“Ain't nothing like your delivery lady texting you to come get your good. Great customer obsession!“

“Good service and good food for a low price. You get what you pay for!“

“Good food“

“So I've never been much of a sushi person, but my last trip here with friends changed my mind on that so now I'm locked in sushi mode ! I really like the all you can eat aspect so I can sample a little bit of everything and I really enjoyed my Seafood Udon, mackerel and crab sashimi, Edison rolls and more ! Want to come here soon !“

“We stopped in on the way back from a trip to Trenton. We searched for a place to get Pho, soup dumplings and boba tea. This place hit on all three.
This is a small store front and at 9 PM on a Saturday it was very busy. There were a few seats open but most were full. There were a half dozen or more people waiting for food and drinks and a steady stream of people were coming in to pick up takeout.
The decor is contemporary, bright and busy lots of signs, specials, menus, etc.
There were only three employees visible and all were in constant motion.
The service was efficient without time to do much more than acknowledge each customer.
The food and drinks are focus and the draw
I am not a huge fan of boba tea, but when asked to try it, I have to say that it was excellent. The milk tea was rich and flavorful, the bobas were not too sweet, the texture was so much better than others that I've had. (Admitting that I am no expert, I will say that I will definitely explore the drink options when I am able to visit again.)
The soup dumplings were delicious. Many different flavors shown through and blended perfectly.
My favorite pho is roast pork, which was not an option, so we got the standard beef. It was also very good.
This seems to be a Princeton staple and I can absolutely see why. I wish they were closer. I would absolutely be a regular if it was close to home!
I would highly recommend this place!“

“A no frills self service restaurant right next to the Princeton Junction train station. A great place to get a quick bite to eat either for lunch or before/after taking the train. It felt like home-style Korean/Asian cooking and a great spot for something quick and filling. The Coippino was only slightly spicy with lots of chewy noodles. The seafood pancake was crispy on the outside and fluffy and chewy in the center.“

“We love it! Our number one choice! Food is amazing! Always fresh and delicious. We love their sushi. Dinning in, the atmosphere is awesome. Always friendly and fast service. When taking out the food is just as good. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious 😋 thank you for your wonderful service during these tuff times..“

“My husband, who eats sushi like its water, found this place one day and couldn't wait to show me. They are a small, cozy shop in a basement in the city. They have a respectively diverse menu for a sushi restaurant and make everything individually to order. With this in mind, yes please plan to spend time there. It is a bit pricey, but for us it is worth it every time.“

“THE Sushi was excellent and fresh. I had Salmon Roll Hand made and Tuna Roll enjoyed both.Also order Wonton Soup was great. You can't judge a book nye it's cover. Drove bye there didn't look like much. I ordered Door Dash I'd order from them again“

“All you can eat!! Fresh fish!“

“I really enjoyed these tasty and unique dishes they served . Fresh and delicious! The servers were helpful and very pleasant! Thank you for a very memorable dinner!“

“Midori Japanese Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. The ambiance is cozy yet stylish, perfect for a relaxed dining experience.

We started with the miso soup and gyoza, both of which were perfectly seasoned and delicious. The sushi was the real highlight — so fresh and beautifully presented. I highly recommend trying their specialty rolls; the Midori Roll was a flavor explosion!

The portion sizes are generous, and the quality of the ingredients is top-notch. For anyone looking for an authentic and reasonably priced Japanese meal, this place is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
Recommendation:
Naruto roll
Midori chips
Torched King Salmon roll
Imperial dragon roll“

“Love the North Riverside location they’re always delicious and the customer service is friendly and welcoming to say the least.“

“You have to try the sweet potato tempura sushi. What a revelation! My omnivore friend and I had a great vegan meal here. There are several vegetarian options that won't make anyone feel deprived.“

“Love coming here. Best Ramen by far. Even if we live a distance away, this is worth the trip.“

“Not sure why the reviews were bad. My salmon nigiri was excellent and soft despite looking a bit less presentable. The Beef Ho Fun was delicious and addictive with soft chewy rice noodles. The service was insane at around 2 lb. I weighed it because I diet. The spicy tuna hand roll was good. Prices are competitive and they deliver themselves, outside the apps.“

“This place has the best sushi in the area. It's take-out only so you have to get all the way back home to eat the delicious sushi. But it's so worth the wait. The prices are fair and customer service is always nice. I always go for sushi but they have everything from general tso's chicken to shrimp dumplings. They have so much to choose from and it's the best quality around!“