Browse menus, reviews and photos of Japanese Restaurants near Matawan.
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392 NJ-34, Matawan
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“First time here and the place was packed! Nice atmosphere and most importantly the food was delicious. Recommend the ramen!”
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787 NJ-34, Matawan
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“Absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this place”
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351 Matawan Road, Matawan
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“One of our favorite Japanese restaurants. It is a small place in a shopping center with some seating (we have never had a problem getting seated and definitely plenty of folks who do pickup). We usually get a mix of the vegetarian sushi options, different appetizers, and I always get their fried rice...it is my favorite. Our picker eater daughter is always excited to go here. The staff are always very friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and want something quick and tasty.”
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392 NJ-34, Matawan
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“Delicious! Highly recommend!”
Fast Food · $
40 Main Street, Matawan
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“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.”
Japanese · $$
1447 NJ-18, Old Bridge · 6.1 miles
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“The mango special roll with shrimp tempura was a little slimy because mango was very ripe and cut into small slices which were falling off the roll. It was ok not great. I did not care at all for the consistency of the chicken in the noodles dish. I ate around the meat and just ate the noodles.”
Japanese · $$
307 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island · 9.86 miles
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“Tried this sushi restaurant for the first time with my husband and 1.5 year old. We enjoyed it overall. The service was great, everything was brought out so quickly and all at once (did not love that part, though). The restaurant is a small place. Atmosphere was good/okay. The food was good but not excellent, nothing to write home about. We appreciated the deal they offered on special rolls -- buy 2, get 1 free!”
Sushi · $$
955 Amboy Avenue, Edison · 9.86 miles
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“I had the honor privilege and luck of being the very first customer to be served at Kanpachi Sushi during their grand opening on 4/29/2022. The very first think I noticed was how friendly and inviting the staff is, they make you feel welcome the second that you step into their establishment. The second thing I noticed was the how the new renovation which makes you want to come in and have a seat at a table or sit at the sushi bar to watch the sushi master construct your order before your eyes. I am impressed with the addition of this new business to Amboy Ave. The food is fresh, top-quality ingredients prepared by a world class chief and sushi master. I had lunch there yesterday and today. Oh, and did I mention that Kanpachi is a BYOB establishment? Sushi steak and Hibachi lovers, do yourself a favor and get over there. I am making this my go to spot for lunch or dinner, I give Kanpachi 5 stars. Thank you for picking Amboy Ave to open your sushi house.”
Japanese · $
405 Pearl St, Woodbridge · 10.07 miles
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“Great dinner on a Saturday afternoon. Monty the waiter was pleasant and helpful. Food was great and fast 😊”
Sushi Bar · $$
23A Nelson Avenue, Staten Island · 10.2 miles
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“My family and I have been going to Arirang for many years now, decades at this point, and it's always been a very good, solid, meal. While I did prefer the old decor before the remodel, I do want to say that I enjoy the vibe of the place now. It seems really relaxed, chill, but with a special kind of excitement in the air. The food was fantastic, it tasted better than previous visits (Which is quite a feat because the food is always great), the staff is incredibly friendly and it is a very clean place. Our server, Jordan, was super friendly, always ready to answer a question or provide us with a refill and made sure to ask us if we had any allergies for our meal. She would swing by often, something I really appreciate. But the real star of the show is, of course, the chef. Our chef was Pippin, forgive me if I spelled his name wrong, and he was fantastic. Very friendly, very conscientious throughout the meal and checking, double checking, allergies and whether people wanted some part of the food he was cooking and put on a very good show. My favorite part, as always, was the onion tower.. Which he made even bigger, grander, than usual. Really appreciate that! If you don't want to go and experience the hibachi show there is seating in the lounge / bar and you can order from the menu. We do that occasionally to save time and the food is excellent still. All in all, Arirang was a fantastic experience for myself and my family. Absolutely worth the time for not just the quality of the food but also the show!”
Japanese · $$
285 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan · 8.7 miles
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“I had heard so many good things about Nikko's so I stopped by for a take out meal the other day. From the time I walked through the door, I had a great experience. The decor is really nice, the restaurant clean and the people working there are even nicer and very helpful. I ordered the seafood hibachi entree. The smell was so good I couldn't wait to get home to eat it. I wasn't disappointed. The meal was delicious, plentiful and made with FRESH ingredients”
Japanese · $$
27 West Front Street, Keyport · 2.09 miles
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Japanese · $$$
17 Page Avenue, Staten Island · 7.54 miles
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“Fantastic!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic!”
Japanese · $
642 Newman Springs Rd F, Lincroft · 8.13 miles
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“We have been ordering take-out from Rainbow for two years. The sushi is consistently fresh, service is excellent and delivery is quick. Today we ordered steak hibachi for the first time; it was delicious. Even our son who is a picky eater cleaned his plate!”
Japanese · $$
2101 NJ-35, Holmdel · 4.58 miles
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“Fantastic”
Japanese · $$
300 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan · 8.73 miles
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“Love the food 👌🏻👌🏻so fresh and taste so good”
Japanese · $
1375 NJ-35, Middletown · 5.79 miles
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“Excellent restaurant. My wife and I love their food. Extremely high quality food at great pricing. Every meal we’ve ordered is delicious.”
Japanese · $$
645, 108 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island · 8.92 miles
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“I have been ordering pickup from them for the past few weeks and the food is excellent! They also will do customizations! I will ask for certain modifications on the rolls or for a dish to be made spicy and it is always beautifully executed! I’m actually going to order Yaki Noodles now!”
Japanese · $$
1500 NJ-35, Middletown · 5.46 miles
“Amazing, family-run business that never compromises on quality! Even as Omakase has grown, their sushi is always made with the freshest ingredients. I can’t wait to see how they expand upon their catering business!”
Japanese · $$
960 US-9 Ste 111B, South Amboy · 4.92 miles
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“Nice decor, friendly and fast service. All you can eat, wow. Everything is delicious.”
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1098 NJ-35, Middletown · 6.38 miles
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“Sono has always been our go to for delicious fresh sushi. Tonight there was a delay with our pick up....it's lent. We get it - they even gave us 2 free sodas to apologize. Then 2 hours later they send us an apology text. Honesty and apologetic. Now that's a classy move!”
Japanese · $$
1077 State New Jersey 34 Ste R, Aberdeen · 1.08 miles
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“Kobe didn’t just give us an amazing dinner — it gave us a reason to remember Matawan. ❤️ Before this night, Matawan was just another town to us. But after such a fun and memorable evening with my son’s soccer team, coaches, and all the parents, this little town now has a special place in our memories. Great food, an amazing atmosphere, and wonderful people — Kobe made our night truly unforgettable. Thank you, Kobe, for giving us a beautiful memory of Matawan. We’ll definitely be back! 🔥🥢⚽️”
Japanese · $$
3981 Amboy Rd, Staten Island · 10.26 miles
“My family and I order take out from here all the time and let me tell you, they’re consistent. The food is always delicious and fresh, and the portions for the price are unmatched. Our favorite thing to get is the poke bowl combo with a sushi roll. This place just became our go to dinner spot when we’re hungry and too lazy to cook. Definitely recommend!”
Sushi Bar · $$
2889 NJ-35, Hazlet · 2.99 miles
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“The staff was very friendly and attentive. I liked everything I ordered. My husband's soup came out luke warm, not hot. He didn't want to bother anyone to have it heated up, but he said it was very tasty. That was our first time trying this restaurant. I would definitely go back and try more menu items.”
Sushi · $
51 Page Avenue, Staten Island · 7.49 miles
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“Great sushi bar! The staff is very polite and friendly, and everyone does a great job. The sushi is delicious — everything is simple, fresh, and made with great taste. We really enjoyed the food and the service. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely come back!”
Japanese · $$
6410 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 7.43 miles
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“Quality sushi spot with excellent specials rolls We ordered takeout several times and also dined in at Yosuki Sushi in 2025. It's a typical small Japanese restaurant like the ones you often find on shopping plazas. It has a pretty, minimalistic decor, and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Takeout orders were always ready exactly on time. Dine-in service was ok, though it could be more attentive. The regular sushi rolls are very fresh, flavorful, with little rice, and taste great. The special rolls are the real highlight - they are delicious. Our favorites were Tuna Lover Roll, Summer Roll, Twin Tower Roll, Fantastic Roll, and Holiday Roll, though all others we tried were also very good. The teriyaki Chicken was juicy and flavorful, my daughter loved it and finished the entire plate. Appetizers we tried Pork Gyoza - excellent Pork Shumai - unremarkable Beef Negimaki - excellent! Warm, juicy, with tender, not chewy beef Tuna Tartare - a bit disappointing. It was essentially large tuna chunks on a bed of avocado with a thin layer of sauce spread on the plate. Tuna Tartare should be more than just tuna cubes. Make the cuts finer, mix in some dressing, lime juice, sesame seeds, cucumber, etc. to make it a distinct and balanced dish. For dessert, the Tempura Ice Cream and Green Tea Mochi were fine, nothing special. The tempura could be crunchier. Overall, Yosuki Sushi is a solid neighborhood Japanese place with fresh sushi and excellent special rolls. We’ll definitely return, and we can easily recommend it for sushi staples.”
Japanese · $$
345 US-9, Manalapan · 8.28 miles
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“Came for dinner on Friday around 6:30pm. Recommend making reservation on Friday Evening otherwise take a seat at the bar or will need to wait. The fish was fresh and presentation done well. Seeing the chefs put the dishes together was a nice experience as well. A bit slow with the order but most likely its because the place was full. Would recommend 18 pieces sashimi, salmon tartar and tako su. Over all a great place to stop by if you want fresh sushi and want to bring in your liquor.”
Asian Fusion · $
329 Lake Avenue, Metuchen · 11.24 miles
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“Perfect Sunday night take out!”
Asian Fusion · $$
452 Main Street, Metuchen · 11.26 miles
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“delicious..great lunch specials!!”
Japanese · $
491 Menlo Park Mall, Edison · 10.75 miles
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“Atmosphere- so it’s the mall… it is what it is… now for the good stuff- the. Service was awesome and the staff friendly- no pressure ordering and very helpful. The food was terrific as well. I ordered the Curry Ramen and it was very very good . I’ll be going back”
Sushi · $
1 Lincoln Highway, Edison · 11.44 miles
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“I came in today for a meal and ended up really enjoying everything about this place. The ramen was delicious, the broth had great flavor, and the sushi was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the portion was just right. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the decor gives it a calm, authentic feel. I’m grateful for how thoughtfully the food was made and how welcoming the environment felt. I’ll definitely come back again with my family.”
Japanese · $
130 South Main Street, Marlboro · 8.21 miles
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“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! 🍣🔥”
Sushi Bar · $$
986 US-9 South, Parlin · 4.59 miles
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“Had a nice time celebrating my birthday. The food was great & so we’re the drinks. 😁🍹🧉”
Poke · $
101 Crawford's Corner Road, Holmdel · 4.74 miles
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“Solid bowl that hit the spot and warmed the body on a cold January afternoon. Pickled mushroom provided a mild tang to offset the richness of the broth, jammy-ish egg, and fatty pork belly. Staff was friendly and readily answered menu questions”
Sushi · $$
257 Central Avenue, Metuchen · 11.74 miles
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“soooo good definitely recommend coming here if you're a sushi lover”
Japanese · $
Mall, 55 Parsonage Rd Unit fs04, Fl 2, Edison · 10.79 miles
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“Great food , good service!!!”
Sushi · $$
745 Poole Avenue Suite 3, Hazlet · 2.87 miles
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“Are you open for dining and do you offer the all you can eat”
Japanese · $$
4561 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 9.47 miles
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“I love Tomo, we’ve been coming here for so long, both dine in and delivery, that the lovely woman who usually takes our order (I think she’s the owner) knows us, and the food is always exceptional. I particularly love the chicken yaki udon and the gyoza dumplings. You should absolutely come for a visit and experience Tomo for yourself.”
Sushi · $
110 S Broadway, South Amboy · 5.39 miles
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“Went for dinner last night. Second time and food was really good. Prices reasonable. I’m new to Nj. I love the BYOB. Definitely will be back. Walked next door to listen to some music at Blue Moon after. Nice night out”
Japanese · $
881 Main St #13, Sayreville · 6.3 miles
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“Best Chinese food in the area. I've tried others, but have been coming here consistently for about 10 years (they were closed for a bit due to a fire in the shopping mall). Call ahead for takeout and the wait time is never long. Great portions and the food is always hot and ready. Not really a place to dine-in; maybe one or two tables.”
Asian · $
655 NJ-35, Middletown · 7.43 miles
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“In town for an event, 8 of us went out for dinner. Everything was so delicious, the 3 of us still in town the next day went back the next night for round two.I personally enjoyed the Red Curry Chicken and Beef Pad Thai. Especially of note is their General Tso's Chicken which was ordered both nights, as it is mostly chicken, not cheap breading like a lot of other places. The Shrimp Shumi were also reordered on day two. The prices were completely reasonable as well. I would 100% return to this restaurant for round three. Parking: Parking was easy as not a lot of people were there when we were, however I could see it getting crowded when busy. Wheelchair accessibility: There is an outdoor ramp if needed.”
Japanese · $$
4500 Bordentown Avenue Suite 1785, Sayreville · 6.02 miles
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“I don't understand how they have the ratings they do. Their sushi and milk teas are amazing!!! The workers are quiet and to themselves, but they're not rude. They do an excellent job at providing what you need. And they're fast. I come here a few times a month. Def worth coming here!!”
Japanese · $$$
60 Parsonage Rd, Edison · 10.75 miles
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“As an Army veteran on Veterans Day, I waited 40 min just to be seated and another 45 minutes with 6 others at the table and still no food on the hot grill in front of us. Several other tables were empty and only two other tables of 8 had chefs cooking up some food, so the place was not crowded. I got up and left. Super disappointing.”
Japanese · $$
240 Page Avenue, Staten Island · 7.14 miles
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“we go here often. the owners, Joyce and Brian are the nicest and always welcome us..the staff is wonderful. they know my son, and when he comes in, they bring him his drink and order without even asking..i highly recommend.”
Sushi · $$
5834 Amboy Road, Staten Island · 7.79 miles
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“Happiness is when your favorite sushi restaurant delivers to your front door.”
Sushi
172 US-9, Englishtown · 6.19 miles
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“I have gone here three time already. Food is very good considering the price. The second time I went something was wrong with the food. It made my stomach upset for hours after. I decided after the second time to come one more time and if it happened again I wouldn’t come back. The third time I went (the most recent time), food was better than before. The food was good considering it’s all you can eat. Service could use some changes. I went on a Thursday night and although it wasn’t super busy, food took forever to come out, and the servers rarely came by to check in. There were two servers working yet felt ignored at points.”
Asian · $
2633 County Rd 516, Old Bridge · 4.97 miles
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“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.”
Chinese · $
777 Washington Rd, Parlin · 6.16 miles
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“Always great food, super fast delivery & super fast when picking up orders too! Food taste & quality is excellent! Their prices are very good and you get a lot of food for the cost. We've been customers for about 7 years, love this place!”
Japanese · $$
100 US-9, Manalapan · 8.98 miles
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“Best sushi around! Fresh and the service is quick!”
Sushi · $$
1208 NJ-34, Aberdeen · 1.62 miles
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“Great sushi and nice atmosphere. This is one of our favorite places in town.”
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