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“

“Sakura Sushi has to be one of the absolute BEST sushi spots in all of NJ! Firstly, they have mostly reasonable prices for today's world and the location. Also, the food. All of the food is absolutely AMAZING! There is one item I really recommend, that is the sushi sandwiches! They taste like heaven! I think all the food is pretty awesome though. While they can get pretty full due to it being quite small, they never have bad service! They do not take reservations, and I actually admire that since there’s commonly a chance to get a spot! Please, if you get a chance, go here!

Kid-friendliness: When I go here I normally bring a 4 year old, they are always so kind and nice about it! He loves it there!“

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

“Our family has been a loyal customer of Konbu for 15 years. If you want the best sushi in the area Konbu is the restaurant by far. We have had sushi in Japan, Hawaii, NYC and this restaurant is just as good, if not, better. This is a true testimony!!! The owners are great people and the servers are wonderful. We love going to Konbu and you will as well.“

“We’ve eaten lunch here twice now and have had overall wonderful experiences. Sushi is fresh and portions are generous. Atmosphere is great and music is a vibe. Above all, Chen, our server, takes much care and consideration. She is incredibly warm and welcoming to all. We will continue to be customers and can’t wait to come back.“

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

“This is usually my favorite sushi spot but unfortunately service was extremely slow this time. My first order never came out and I had to flag down the server after waiting a long time. He said he forgot to put it in. Several times he never brought back the menu to continue ordering, even though the menu is supposed to be kept at the table. The sushi took a long time to come out each time and the server barely checked on my table. Disappointing but hopefully next time is better as this is one of my favorite sushi places.“

“I have eaten a lot place already. It's been a long time haven't got a good dinner. It definitely a wonderful place to dine in this area. Food taste excellent, the chef treated us very nice. Service was good, recommend this place 10/10. Had fantastic experience. If you have time, Go check it out.“

“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!!!“

“First time going here and it was great our Hibachi grill guy was fun. As for food , salad and dressing tased fresh and dressing was delicious , miso soup was very good , fried rice and vegetables extremely tasty really enjoyed them and we enjoyed our steak. Of course icing on cake is it’s a byob!

Kid-friendliness: They had a kids menu and our kids enjoyed it all.“

“This isn’t our first going to Nagoya. The sushi is fantastic and fresh. The hibachi meals are very good. The atmosphere is great. We like going here very much. Would recommend you give them a try.“

“Absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this place“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere, delicious food, big portions and best sushi around“

“Love their Bento boxes!!!“

“Had no idea there is some sort of crazy deal on sushi on thursday nights. I ordered takeout and was shocked at the price. Discounted sushi scares me but this one was good. I stuck to the basic rolls and they were all good. The salmon and tuna were both fresh. Can’t beat it at that price too. I will be back.“

“This place is wonderful. I won’t presume to be an expert critic of sushi but from what I’ve tried in the local area this place is in a category of its own. Service is excellent and effort is always seemingly maximized.

The food is the star of the show. The rolls themselves are clearly distinct from one another, all feel both in texture and taste as though high quality fresh ingredients are used, and most importantly are consistent. I’ve visited nearly a dozen times, all of which reaffirm suki’s role in my life as the motherland of sushi.“

“This restaurant has a special place in my heart. I used to go here all the time from when they first opened years ago until I moved out of town. It was my favorite spot to treat myself to a nice, quiet dinner during the weekdays. My family and I decided to stop by recently for lunch while in town. The prices have gone up a bit since I’ve last been here but the quality is still good. Service was quick as always. I love ordering the bento boxes; they’re delicious and come with a decent portion of food. I’d recommend checking out this restaurant if you’re in town looking for yummy sushi and a variety of Japanese dishes.

Parking: There’s a free parking lot for this plaza. It might be hard to find parking on busier days/weekends.“

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

“high quality fusion menu for low prices. their menu is so large i every time i want takeout. noteworthy —- that they have GLUTEN FREE soy sauce and they will cook with it!!!!

Dietary restrictions: they have gluten free soy sauce and will cook with it“

“Great food and prices. Only problem place had 2 tables with 2 people and I asked if we could sit closer to window. Place was dark. I am 85 and needed light. Man said no. Tables were reserved. Ok .nobody came at tables by window for 1/2 hour. Except 2 people. Bad customer service. Sorry.“

“Delicious food and fast service, very neat“

“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! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“This is a take out restaurant. Perfect chinese food for a traditional Christmas lunch. We especially loved that they were generous with vegetables in all the dishes we ordered. And, they were generous with the hot oil upon request. Yummm.“

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

“This was the first time I've eaten here. I ordered the shrimp wonton noodle soup with mei fun noodles. It was a huge bowl. The wontons were delicious, and the broth was tasty without being salty. I am including pictures of what my dining partners ate. I look forward to trying more items from the menu.“