31 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“

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

“Came for dinner on Friday around 6:30pm. Recommend making reservation on Friday Evening otherwise take a seat at the bar or will need to wait. The fish was fresh and presentation done well. Seeing the chefs put the dishes together was a nice experience as well. A bit slow with the order but most likely its because the place was full. Would recommend 18 pieces sashimi, salmon tartar and tako su. Over all a great place to stop by if you want fresh sushi and want to bring in your liquor.“

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

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

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

“The mango special roll with shrimp tempura was a little slimy because mango was very ripe and cut into small slices which were falling off the roll. It was ok not great. I did not care at all for the consistency of the chicken in the noodles dish. I ate around the meat and just ate the noodles.“

“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!!!“

“Signed up for the hibachi experience with high expectations. Safe to say, I was not disappointed.

Our group is on the introverted side, and a tough crowd to boot. However, within minutes the chef had us engaged and on our toes throughout. At the end, we received a balloon on top of the already superb showmanship.

The food itself was pretty good. The service, excellent. The atmosphere, phenomenal. Definitely an experience I would come back for.“

“Kobe didn’t just give us an amazing dinner — it gave us a reason to remember Matawan. ❤️

Before this night, Matawan was just another town to us. But after such a fun and memorable evening with my son’s soccer team, coaches, and all the parents, this little town now has a special place in our memories.

Great food, an amazing atmosphere, and wonderful people — Kobe made our night truly unforgettable.

Thank you, Kobe, for giving us a beautiful memory of Matawan. We’ll definitely be back! 🔥🥢⚽️“

“Absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this place“

“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.“

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

“Love their Bento boxes!!!“

“On everything sushi is so gas 🥺“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We have never actually sat down here to eat. Only got takeout several times so I can't really comment on the service, but our orders are always correct and on time.

The food is good! We've had various rolls, sashimi and even hot items and have never been disappointed. Absolutely would recommend.“

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

“I cater from them all the time for large parties. The food is phenomenal. The service is fantastic. When they deliver, they are so pleasant. There's always a little bit of extra of one thing or another. My guests rave about the food and there's enough food for everyone to take home. I highly recommend you order from them.“

“Delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and fast service, very neat“

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

“Me and my family have had the Japanese and Chinese food here and they were both absolutely fresh, delicious, and well-portioned. The atmosphere was friendly, welcoming, and the service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend and would come back.“

“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. 🙂“

“I used to order delivery from here before I started working in the area. The staff are super friendly with lots of great options, I have their food often and I’ve never had a bad or sub-par experience. It’s always been great and would 10/10 recommend to others.“

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