30 Best Japanese Restaurants near Manalapan

“I had heard so many good things about Nikko's so I stopped by for a take out meal the other day. From the time I walked through the door, I had a great experience. The decor is really nice, the restaurant clean and the people working there are even nicer and very helpful. I ordered the seafood hibachi entree. The smell was so good I couldn't wait to get home to eat it. I wasn't disappointed. The meal was delicious, plentiful and made with FRESH ingredients“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The food tastes incredible and you can really tell the ingredients are extremely fresh. The sushi is flavorful, beautifully presented, and melts in your mouth. Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great Japanese food. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Love the food 👌🏻👌🏻so fresh and taste so good“

“Best sushi around! Fresh and the service is quick!“

“Very delicious food! And the people are very kinds. Very clean always. Definitely recomend.“

“First time here and the place was packed! Nice atmosphere and most importantly the food was delicious. Recommend the ramen!“

“I'm thrilled to say I absolutely love Osaka Sushi 2! I first tried their food when I moved to the Old Bridge area, ordering through DoorDash, and was immediately impressed. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and arrived quickly. MY FAVE IS THE CRYSTAL ROLL, try it!

Since then, I’ve dined in the restaurant a few times, and each visit has been wonderful. The food, service, and even the discounts are consistently great. I enjoy trying different rolls each time, and their lunch special is unbeatable! The servers and the owner are incredibly friendly, making each visit feel welcoming. I highly recommend bringing a friend or your partner, you won’t be disappointed with the quality and presentation. You can truly tell they love what they do!“

“Absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this place“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Oyako Tso. The moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive without being intrusive—truly professional and welcoming.

I ordered Sushi and Steak. It was absolutely delicious. The flavors were well-balanced, portions were generous, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh, not from a can of food, also high quality.

Special shoutout to the French Fries.

The service was amazing, and I never felt rushed. Even the little details, like presentation and drink pairings, I was so impressed.

Never was forced to tip, but still left 30 dollar tip.

I Highly recommend this place for a date night, special occasion, or just a good place to get food. I’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“Food is very different from the original place Mahzu which is to be expected as it is a different place. Here at Kobe, the hibachi is over sauced and salty and the shrimp and filet mignon is not good quality. The tempura rolls are over fried. The fried rice and noodles are bland and are cooked with way too much margarine or lard as they call it which is a bit greasy and bland. Bring back Mazhu cooks! Nicely decorated. Staff is attentive and friendly.“

“A nice little spot for sushi conveniently located next to Shoprite. Personally, if there was an option for 6 or 7 stars, then I would rate it 6-7 stars. The food contain a good amount of meat with crunchy and juicy toppings. The spicy tuna roll is meaty, with not too much rice content. The Philadelphia roll was a shocker. Usually, we don't like cream cheese on fish and rice, but it was surprisingly good. The best roll was probably the spicy salmon roll. It was huge, and contained a bunch of toppings. 6-7 stars, highly recommend.“

“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!!“

“The food was delicious, more than you can eat. The cook was very entertaining!!!“

“On everything sushi is so gas 🥺“

“I’ve been living in Freehold for 27 years, yet I couldn’t even name another food court restaurant, let alone endear myself to any so much as I have Little Tokyo. When I was a little girl, I would so look forward to their INIMITABLE teriyaki dark meat chicken samples, and I spent my first wages ever on an actual meal from this place. It is a time-tested fixture at the Freehold mall, a must-have if you ever work or shop here and still a reliably fast and delicious option for me when I am in the area. I’m pretty sure I’ve been helped by the exact same woman at the front of the line my entire life, and she gives me a big smile every time I see her. I’ve tried teriyaki/bourbon chicken at other malls all over the state, and this is the only one that is not only delicious, but is prepared in way that is not greasy. This is truly the only place I will go for Americanized Chinese food and enjoy it at all. My go-to: 2 sides, 2 entrees - string beans and plantains, double teriyaki chicken. Even post-pandemic, the price is unbeatable for the amount of food you get.“

“Great in many ways!! Always fresh and tasty 😋.“

“I had an amazing experience at Masa Sushi & Hibachi! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal.

The sushi was fresh, portions were generous, prices were fair for the quality, and the whole dining experience felt special. Whether you’re craving sushi, hibachi, or just a great night out, Masa Sushi and Hibachi is a fantastic choice. I’ll definitely be coming back soon! 🍣🔥“

“Quickly seated, drink and app order taken. Solid menu of sushi and cooked dishes. Edamame was served nice and hot along with my green tea. Salad was nice and fresh, ginger dressing just right. The sashimi was beautifully plated and tasted great. My glass was never empty and service kind. Absolutely recommend and would return.“

“Delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Love their Bento boxes!!!“

“The owners are the best they stay open 1 more hour after closing time & sushi 🍣 was great 🍣🥰“

“Fusha is one of the best, if not the best Sushi I have ever eaten. Fresh, delicious, plentiful, great service and affordable prices. I highly recommend a visit to this gem.“

“Order from here at least once or twice a week. Sushi is great, lunch specials are great, but they need to drain the water from their lettuce after rinsing the salad because there's always a pool of water in the container with the salad.“

“Great food. Egg rolls are what I look for and they were not greasy..egg drop wonton combo soup simply delish. Spare ribs were amazing also the dumplings and pan fried noodle special. We will order again from this place, reasonable prices and they give you plenty of food.“

“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“

“Delicious food and fast service, very neat“

“Great sushi and nice atmosphere. This is one of our favorite places in town.“

“Everything was delicious and the staff were absolutely excellent in every way!“

“We have been ordering from here for over a year now, after trying so many places around here this one hit all of things I look for in a Chinese take out place. The food is delicious EVERY time. We have ordered so maby things...its all good. They actually have their own delivery drivers, which is rare nowadays, they are very accomodàting with regards to special requests and substitutions. They are also very REASONABLY PRICED for this area. Lastly, their complimentary fried noodles are not those thin generic ones. I think they make their own and they are very good. 🙂“

“The hibachi was great, plenty of food! Will go back again“