50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Leonia

“My family has enjoyed Nakahara for several years and it’s always fantastic. The fish is very fresh, the atmosphere is clean and cozy with gentle jazz in the background and the service is attentive and friendly. There are many sushi options in the area, but this is one of a kind!“

“I've been to omakases before but yesterday's experience was not what I expected and a little disappointing. Food was good and fresh but just not the kinda of omakase I've experienced. They also were running out of rice so I felt like everything was just smaller than it was supposed to be.“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere 👍👍“

“This is such a cute place and the food was delicious! I came here for dinner with a friend and I got the Crispy and Spicy Sesame Chicken Donburi which was divine. The decor inside is super cute and cozy plus the service is excellent — they were so welcoming and efficient. Didn’t try the ramen this time but my friend did and it looked amazing. I will absolutely be coming back so maybe next time! Anyways, definitely recommend if you’re in the area“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“Amazing meal. The restaurant is just staffed by the host and the chef, but the service is impressively attentive. The host noticed I was left-handed and switched my place setting to accommodate that. The meal started with a puree of Japanese sweet potato with toppings like small rice crackers and ikura. Very refreshing and delicious! We then got 4 small dishes- grilled fish with peas and fish cake, fluke, soba with fresh shiitake, and water eggplant.
Then we had 8 courses of tempura- anago, peppers, shrimp, scallop, eggplant, crab, sweet potato, and seaweed with uni on it. This was followed by rice with wagyu beef and a dessert of strawberry and adzuki. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was what really made the evening special- each dish was carefully explained, including what seasoning we should use to accompany the dish and everything was conveyed with warmth and a touch of humor. This place is a gem. Thank you for such an amazing meal!“

“Best omakase I’ve ever had in my life and we’ve had omakase all over across the country!

We only did the 12 course and regretted not doing the 17. We came for lunch at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was empty! Not many places open for lunch so I appreciated that they have lunch service. They also gave us some mochi for dessert to celebrate our honeymoon.

I’ll always recommend this spot and plan to visit every time I’m in New York.“

“First time dined at Torien on my husband’s birthday and we had a blast. Both service and foods were phenomenal. My chef Hideo is excellent and definitely will be back again soon:)
Only the dessert was least of my favorites.“

“Lingo was the perfect choice for a special celebration. I brought my daughter here and the night was great. It’s a beautiful space, genuinely warm and personable staff, and excellent Japanese-inflected food with a creative twist.

We did have one miss: the ribs were too fatty for our taste. But here's where Lingo service stepped in. Without any fuss, they took the dish off the bill and were so gracious about it. That kind of hospitality is rare and says a lot about how they run their restaurant.

Everything else was delicious and the vibe was just right for a celebratory dinner. I'll absolutely be back.“

“Second to none! The ingredients are fresh and chef skills are world class.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“First omakase experience and it was amazing 💖 my friends and I did the “endless series” omakase. Tbh it was already a lot of food, so by the end of it, we barely asked for additional sushi 😅 service was friendly and welcoming. The sushi was DELICIOUS (I am still dreaming of all the buttery fish we had). All the seafood was fresh and clean. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“Great Service and the foods was delicious. Will come back here again.“

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“Fantastic speakeasy sushi joint. Very small, no more than an handful of people may join the omasake style bar where 3 talented (and cool) chefs serve you the best crafted sushi you can get. Definitely going back soon.“

“Randomly decided to dine here before a show at Webster Hall. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Teppen gyoza, kimchi beef fried rice, dynamite roll, and mango martini. Definitely plan on returning.“

“Great sushi, fun vibe!
Sushi YOLO was a great find. The fish tasted fresh, the rolls were creative, and the portions were generous for the price. Service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual. It's a good spot for a night out with friends or a laid-back dinner. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!
Since I don't know what you ordered or how your visit went, please change anything that doesn't match your experience. If you tell me the dishes you had, the rating you want to give, or the tone (short and casual, detailed, or critical), I can tailor it.“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“My friends and I decided to visit Tomoni after a Japanese chef recommended it as one of his personal favorites in NYC, and I am so glad we took his advice. Standing outside, the restaurant immediately stood out because its sleek, modern facade was such a striking contrast to the surrounding worn-out exteriors. My initial impression was that if a place invests this much care into its presentation, the food is bound to be good. If this spot were located in Manhattan, there would undoubtedly be a line wrapped around the block.
Stepping inside, the interior felt incredibly deliberate and well-designed. Every single detail showed intention, from the rich maroon furniture and deep green brand colors to the playful squiggly logo, displayed vinyl record albums, and even the tactile texture of the menus and plates. The staff and servers were also super sweet and welcoming throughout our meal.
For our food, we ordered the two seasonal specials (the Double Thick-Cut Katsu Don and the Cream Udon), along with the Assorted Sashimi, Una-Tama Donburi, and the Mixed Fry Set. Every dish was outstanding. The sashimi was exceptionally fresh without a hint of fishiness, and the eel in the Una-Tama Donburi was perfectly balanced rather than plastered in heavy sauce. It was a well-executed lineup that I cannot imagine disappointing anyone.
While I did not use the restroom personally, my friend mentioned it was spotless, which completely aligns with how impeccably clean and well-maintained the rest of the dining area is. I am already looking forward to returning to try the rest of the menu.“

“After going to this place a second time for my anniversary, it only made sense for me to give a review to this omakase place.

The place is convivial, quiet and enjoyable. The chef is talented, friendly and knowledgeable about all types of fish and recipes. It is always a treat to savor some of his preparations.

The service is also quite thorough and personal. I appreciate how diligent and attentive the service staff is to our every need.

Overall, it is a marvelous experience each time and I would definitely be back if I am in the city again.“

“We went to Shogun Omakase in New York yesterday for lunch. My son loves sushi and it was his birthday present (our first time experiencing Omakase). We were blown away! Seriously the best sushi experience (and to be honest, one of our top restaurant experiences) ever. Chef Ryan was an amazing chef and artist, and provided top notch customer service. We highly recommend Chef Ryan and Shogun Omakase to anyone who loves sushi and appreciates fine cuisine. ❤️🎉“

“Ordered a sushi sampler and enjoyed trying several different pieces. The salmon had a mild flavor, the tuna was firmer, and the scallop had a slightly sweet taste. The variety made the meal interesting, and the portions were enough for a satisfying lunch“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Warm staff and delicious classic Japanese sushi.

The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned.

Might be the best spot in the Hudson yard area, and the locals seem to know it based on the take out order rate. Everything was delicious and efficient. Can’t wait to come 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!!!!“

“We ordered the Duck Shio Soba and Salmon Ikura Soba. The food was overall good. Wished the Duck Shio was sent out hotter as it arrived lukewarm and took quite some time to come out. The Salmon Ikura Soba on the other hand was great and tasted fresh.

Service was alright. I don’t think our server realized we were waiting over 30 minutes for our food. The overall cost was also a bit steep.“

“Party of eight and we all enjoyed everything we ate and drank. 👍 for the kitchen staff on doing everything perfect and quick. The staff was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend the burger 🍔. Will definitely go back.“

“Can’t say enough good things about this place. Dollar for dollar probably the best restaurant in NYC. Wonderful mix of flavors that elevates omakase beyond just sashimi or nigiri pieces. Perhaps not for the traditionalists but never disappoints“

“thanks for the fab service Rei!! amazing drinks and food“

“Our 1st omakaze experience & def not the last! I love the smallness of the place, it makes it special! Everything melts in your mouth! The best Christmas gift ever!“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“

“A delightful small cozy place, with a varied menu. Everything we had was top-notch delicious!! This one gets 5 stars from me“

“Everything served here was executed to perfection—truly next-level professionalism from the kitchen to the table. One thing’s for sure: they love their truffles! I honestly started wondering if they have a secret underground truffle farm in the back because the aroma and quantity were insane. 10/10 experience!“

“Awesome Delicious Sushi, I can’t believe how quick they prepared and delivered our food...“

“One of the best Japanese restaurants at 9 Ave.
I was sitting at the bar with my friend. Love the food so tasty and fresh. Gerry so funny, friendly, hype everyone up. Their cocktails are amazing too. Trust me Just try everything!!!!!!!!“

“I've been to many Izakaya places over the years, and was super satisfied with its quality of food and services. When it's time for some drinks and skewers for a large group, I was there with seven of my friends, that place was perfect. It had a table for 10, food came out juicy and fast, the service was awesome as their recommendations were very complimentary with beer and sochu. Highly and highly recommended!!“

“The best sushi I ever had.Friendly chef and attentive staff.“

“I’ve been here twice for dinner and am pleasantly surprised each time! It’s an amazing value. For under $100, you get something like 10-12 nigiri courses and a few hot courses, plus a little sweet treat at the end. It was all good stuff too, incl some really yummy and fresh fish, items topped with caviar, foie gras (though this probably varies). Random fun thing: they let you choose your own sake cup!

Mostly counter seating but I saw a few 4-tops in case you have a group and want to socialize more.

Front of the place is a bar but also serves some food. I’ll definitely check out that half sometime.“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“Absolute favorite restaurant in Greenpoint!!! Such a cute vibe and food is delicious and fresh. Perfect for date night or bigger groups. Also cute little window seats for eating alone. Everyone who works here is super friendly!

Also amazing speakeasy in the back which is great for after dinner.“

“Fast-paced Omakase counter at lunch time, featuring lots of traditional edomae nigiri pieces made with good quality fish. While the shari had the perfect texture and temperature, it did come across as a touch too vinegary for some of the pieces. Some pieces also had maybe a bit too much of a wasabi and soy sauce zing, but overall the experience was very pleasant. Also loved the chawanmushi! Will be back!“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“Yakisoba tastes almost the same in Tokyo street food!!!!! Love it!! okonimiyaki is also good! The chicken (karaage style) is also a must try. Another thing i like is they prepare the food fresh. Can’t wait to visit again. :)“

“Our daughter took us here while we were visiting NY for her graduation for Wagyu Shabu. I normally don't like places with many prices, but since our daughter chose it so we enjoy with her. The prices on the windows are very confusing and more like false advertising for me, the lower prices are for the members which we're not since this is our first time and definitely our last, unless our daughter wants to come here again. So the price is the more expensive one.
For me, I prefer straight forward pricing, so this didn't give me good vibes, it's not the money, just the way they advertising and we have to know what we can only have with the price we chose. The restaurant just gives us the specific menu for what we selected to have then we don't have to be denied for what we chose because we selected gold instead of top of the line menu.
The place is clean and nice.
For $78/per person and only have Australian Wagyu Beef (not really Wagyu) then it's over priced.
We did have some premium beef which I liked because of the marble of fat on the beef quite tender and tasty, but only a sampler or whatever they called it.
Service with one person is quite inadequate but she's very attentive and pleasant, since she had to run the whole restaurant, sometimes forgets things.
The tomato broth was good and everyone liked it.
The seafood plate is OK and our sweet shrimps are sweet. Some snow crab legs, jumbo shrimps, fish fillets, nothing to make me go wow.
The appetizers tempura is crispy and good. The raw octopus is tasty.
The vegetables are fresh and clean.
After they denied me the premium beef sampler, I let my daughter to order everything else and I just enjoyed with the family. My daughter seemed to be happy and ate a lot, so I was happy.
I've eaten enough shabu, hot pot to know that Australian or American Wagyu are overrated, many of them are tough and chewy, not as tender as normal ribeyes or Brisket that I like.
This restaurant Wagyu beef does have marbles of fat in it, so it's tender and not so chewy.
So, for the GOLD menu, I don't think it's worth the $78 but for special occasions, it's OK. I just don't like the confusion of many menu, many prices, and not getting my own menu and get denied for something on the menu because I didn't pay enough.“

“My husband has been wanting to go to an Omakase for a while now, so we came in for his birthday. Our chef Frankie was EXCEPTIONAL. So kind, made lovely conversation with us while also making absolutely incredible dishes. All 15 were absolutely wonder. From start to finish we were so well taken care of by both our chef and waitress. I highly recommend! Well worth the price.“