50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Rochelle Park

“Every time I’ve been to Maguro Sushi House in Rochelle Park, the sushi is absolutely delicious. Fresh, made right there on the spot, and full of flavor, it’s the kind of place that just feels good. If you’re a sushi lover, this is the place to go. And if you’ve never tried sushi before, you’ve got to make this your go to spot!

The wonderful owner and friendly staff make you feel right at home in their clean, welcoming space. There are so many delicious options to choose from, and everything is so fresh and satisfying. Whether it’s a cozy lunch or a fun takeout night, it never disappoints. You can’t let this one pass you by, warm, heartfelt, and truly a great experience for everyone. Highly recommend!

Don’t forget to add some of their sweet treats!!!!“

“The food here is absolutely fantastic. The uni series is a must-order, and the washu katsu omurice completely blew me away — easily one of the best things I’ve had in a long time. The green tea cheesecake is delicious too. The staff are all lovely, and you can see why this place stays so busy. We’ll definitely be back, and I can’t wait for their winter special. Highly recommend!🤤“

“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“We were very lucky to have found Sushi YOLO after a last-minute decision to extend our evening in the city. It was an incredible experience all throughout: a homey vibe with great attention to detail from Chef and the entire team and, of course, delicious courses!

We plan to come back to Sushi YOLO when we are in the city again.“

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

“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!“

“There is absolutely no reason to go over the Hudson for one of those fancy, overpriced omakase experiences. Butterfish in Rutherford was a 15 out of 10.
JoJo took hospitality to another level, making our entire family feel so special... especially my daughter on her birthday.
And the food? Course after course, it just kept getting better. The name Butterfish couldn't be more fitting because every bite was so fresh it literally melted in your mouth!!

Bravo, JoJo & Team !!
We'll be back. Highly, highly recommend.“

“My friend took me here, it was so delicious especially the uni mentai pasta and the tuna carpaccio. So good that I dipped everything in the carpaccio sauce! The atmosphere is very comfy with the dimmed lights and soft sounding music. Service was very attentive, nice and made exceptional by our server, Yuto. 10/10 recommend and I will be coming back!“

“One of the best omakase spots I’ve been to! Everything was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and every piece was delicious and beautifully prepared. Our server was super friendly and attentive, always paying attention to every detail, which made our experience even better. Amazing quality, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. I can’t wait to come back!“

“A hidden gem! We stumbled upon this place on a walk and decided to grab a bite. We didn’t have a reservation but was quickly seated with a full bar of other diners for the lunch omakase. Great service, yummy food, and unbeatable pricing. This was such a treat! I will make sure to come back when we are in the area.“

“Great value for lunch omakase in the UES. The $49 lunch set comes with an appetizer, 9 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and dessert, which felt very reasonable for the quality and amount of food.

The fish quality was good, especially the o-toro and salmon belly. I personally prefer a more traditional/simple style of sushi where high-quality ingredients are served with minimal seasoning, and some pieces here had a bit more toppings or flavor combinations than I usually like. That said, everything was well prepared and enjoyable.

The caramel ice cream dessert was surprisingly delicious and a very nice ending to the meal. Overall, a solid and satisfying lunch omakase with great value.“

“this place is amazing; the food the service and the atmosphere….its jus sooo good and fresh and i appreciate that they are in my neighborhood

fany and phyo have both helped me and they are kind and friendly and knowledgeable

mikado, you’re fortunate to have both fany and phyo on your side

give this place a try you won’t regret“

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

“Was visiting my godchild and she wanted to eat here. The staff was amazing as was the ramen. Cozy and cool. We went for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated right away. I would definitely go back“

“I've been a regular here for a while! They have really great sushi, and it's also very affordable. The service is wonderful, and you can tell they really care about their customers. I'm always looking forward to my next visit.“

“the quality if the food was great, and the value was also good. very nice staff. if they would allow more time the experience would match the quality of the food. felt very rushed and would pay more for a relaxed pace. the space is quite tight and removing plates required constant contortions..also the extras and alcohol are not as good a deal as the food.“

“Great authentic Japanese plus modern inclusions. Options for the whole family“

“A friend recommended this spot and it did not disappoint! Lily was so kind and helpful with guiding us through the menu and giving her advice. We got the shisito peppers, vegetable tempura curry, and Hanabi roll per her suggestion. 10/10 thanks lily!“

“Ordered via GrubHub for a late Friday night dinner when the sushi craving hit. I ordered a tuna bowl, and hubby had a salmon bowl. All of the sushi bar bowls come with edamame, miso soup, seaweed salad, kani salad, regular salad (in this case, it was arugula), and avocado. The fish came in huge chunks, lightly marinaded, and tasted fresh. No complaints. I’d order again and try some actual rolls next time. I saw on their menu a pretty good deal for lunch - $12.50 for three regular rolls, so I’ll have to check that out.“

“We came here after a run club event at a nearby frozen yogurt spot, and right away I noticed just how dark it was inside. I know it's for the atmosphere, but definitely a little hard to see at times. There also isn't much seating inside the restaurant, mostly bar seating with one or two tables with stools, so be prepared to wait if you're coming with a party greater than 4. I really liked how simplistic the menu was and their focus on perfecting the chirashi bowl. We all ordered the $20 option, which came with a variety of fish, scallops, and seafood, and at the end they fill your bowl up with complimentary miso soup to soak up all the leftover rice. Overall, super fast service and great quality food, would recommend if you're ever in the upper east side.“

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

“Well presented Japanese cuisine“

“Sushi and food is pretty good overall but the service at this place is really hit or miss. There are two (I believe) revolving servers/people who answer the phone. The younger server is very polite and friendly. However the other is incredibly rude, on the phone, and in person. I ordered from this place very often in the past but I will no longer be ordering from here. His attitude makes it not worth it for me. Overall if you’re just looking for good sushi this place is fine, but don’t expect good service.“

“Love love love this place! The staff is amazing and the food can’t be beat! My absolute favorite place in Ridgewood!“

“Wow. The price and the food was immaculate. We ordered the roll for 3 and the love for 2 combo. The server was really polite on getting my drink and i was very pleased with the welcome. Then, we received our food, and then when i tell you it was DELICIOUS AND HIGH QUALITY. I mean it. Please come to Sushi Koshi as a way for family dining or casual dine, it is worth every penny and it is very affordable and good quality“

“Had their sushi courses for a couple of times while visiting NYC for a week. Quality of food is excellent. Service is good. Our sushi chef served us at a perfect pace. Their sushi courses are well worth the money. Highly recommend! Would go again if in town next time“

“Really fresh fish, polite and attentive service, the chef special rolls are delicious. My girlfriend and i split 2 special rolls + the sushi and sashimi for 1 combo. In hindsight it was a little too much food but we devoured it. It was also a hot summer day and their AC was very strong which is a huge plus for me.“

“Great service and really yummy food.“

“The people are the best! We have been coming here for years and enjoy the food and amazing service.“

“Sushi was amazing. My daughter is allergic to soy and our waiter was very helpful! Service was very good.“

“Definitely one of the most overwhelming and beautiful places that I’ve ever been to try sushi in my whole life, there’s no way to describe how good it was.
We wait a little more of what we expected.
But wait was worth it food was fresh, homemade and delicious, attention it’s def a 1000/10 you feel that you’re in your home, my 5yo daughter mentioned that she was being treated like her grandma treat her (so you can have an idea of how good they were) well, not many words to add.

Definitely coming back even when I have to drive 21 miles to go there“

“So good!! I went in with my boyfriend around 9:30 and got the chicken katsu curry. The food was so delicious and came out fast. The lady who served us was so nice and helpful! She didn’t rush us at all we will definitely be back :) and the music is very nice“

“Service was wonderful and sushi was excellent!“

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

“The loveliest decor, most delicious food and kindest service. I love coming here and brought my cousin for a celebration.

The regular omakase was superb. The chef created nigiri that had interesting flavor notes (yuzu and others), expertly prepared rice, and divine fish. More than one piece of fish seemed to melt on the tongue rather than needing to be chewed.

My cousin said that it was an out of body experience. I agreed, and then we added two types of hand rolls (snow crab with tobiko and plain scallop). The crispness of the toasted nori heightened the delicate fillings and again, the rice is so much more than an afterthought: I am still thinking about it.

I can’t remember the exact order of the arrival of the miso shrimp soup and omelet, but everything heightened the experience further. The miso soup and balanced sweetness in the omelet showed that no detail is too small for the elegance of the meal. My one regret was not finishing the soup, but the sheer volume we had eaten was at lot by that point!

We also enjoyed two different teas, warming our hands on the beautiful cups as we came in from the cold: one with dinner and another with dessert, which we ended up ordering so we could linger a bit longer in the moment. The desserts were phenomenal, especially the grape sorbet. In addition, I usually get uncomfortable on bar stools, but these are so comfortably designed that time passed without my noticing.

While you can get takeout, you are missing out on the warmth of the people at Noz Market and a sublime sensory experience created by a team that truly cares about your learning and enjoying yourself. It is not to be missed.“

“Amazingly fresh sushi. Traditional Japanese restaurant with great customer service. Expensive but worth it; better quality than any other sushi place around.“

“I ordered take out from here for the first time and I will definitely be back ! I got the 2 roll all day special, spicy shrimp and yellowtail avocado roll. The seafood is super fresh, they don’t use a lot of rice which I love. Miso soup was also delicious.“

“Love this restaurant. Surprised not full for lunch. Guess too many Japanese options in vicinity.
Still reminiscing Bourdain Cooper YouTube now more than decades ago.

Of course, ordered Kawa as well as more yakimono. Tofu must. Takoyaki as well.
Lunch special Unagi don now tamago good idea for portion, keeping prices reasonable.

Annie our server staple and favorite.“

“I had the salmon teriyaki and my cousin had the chicken katsu sandwich. They were both delicious. The rice is so good. Dear reader, don’t ask why I’m complimenting rice, just go try it. My cousin, who is a picky eater, did not leave a crumb behind for her meal. Lots of good stuff available in the market as well.“

“Excellent food, in a casual setting.“

“Fresh and delicious! The sweetest people too. I bring my 10 year old daughter four out Mama and Me dates and she LOVES it so much. Please give them a try. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Nam's Sushi is quite simply the best! Sherry is a great lady! I go there at least once or twice a week! The food is excellent. If you want some great sushi, please go to Nam's Sushi! The food is incredible and the people who work there are so friendly! I love Nam's so much!“

“I love this restaurant so much! I first visited for a Saturday lunch with my coworkers. We all work in NYC, but since everyone lives in NJ, it felt a little different from our usual work atmosphere, which made it even more enjoyable.

The food was absolutely delicious, so I decided to come back a second time with my family — and I’m so glad I did!
Not only was the food excellent again, but the restaurant was also incredibly friendly and welcoming to my children (ages 1 and 3). As parents, dining out with little kids can sometimes feel stressful, but the staff made us feel very comfortable, and it was such an easy place to visit as a family.
I really appreciated the warm atmosphere, great food, and family-friendly environment. I will definitely be coming back again!“

“Awesome vibe and creative dishes!“

“Nigiri is the best Franklin Lakes has to offer for sushi. incredible quality and a friendly atmosphere from all the staff. Julie is wonderful and clearly takes pride in how clean the restaurant is.

make sure to include how many people will share an order to make sure you have proper quantities for everyone.

will be returning in the future“

“We love Tempura Place! We go probably weekly and often order platters for parties. They know us by name and are very friendly with us. We have friends of friends who rave about the party platters we bring. The food is fresh & delicious!“

“My girlfriend and I came here to celebrate a special occasion. They have a good happy hour and the service was fantastic. They are super friendly and attentive. The fried rice is awesome and the general tso’s chicken was delicious, with portions so big that we took home leftovers. If I could recommend one thing it would be the fried dumplings appetizer, best I’ve ever had in NYC. We will be back soon!“

“Simply superb. The fish and shellfish are pristine. The chefs are skilled and approachable. The servers are helpful and gracious. While not “inexpensive,” I believe it’s a value for what is delivered. I’ve been three times—just last night for the first time, I’m sorry to say, since COVID—and each time was exquisite. Beyond highly recommended. A treasure.“

“Server Xin from Sushi Gama has set a high standard for restaurants in the East Side area! Our server, Xin, was the best part of our experience. Xin displayed wonderful customer service and is by far the best server we've ever encountered. A big shout-out to Xin! He was a wonderful waiter because he provided amazing service and was very attentive. He kept changing out any dirty plates without us even having to ask. We would definitely come back for him!“

“Love Curiosity! Delicious, fresh and well priced food. The garden provides a great atmosphere. The staff is so friendly and the owner treats you like an old friend as soon as you walk in. Highly recommend Curiosity for your dining experience.“