50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Rutherford

“Amazing experience! Food was phenomenal, we went for our 6th anniversary and everyone was beyond kind and friendly to us. We had the omakase experience Premium and every bite was a delight, all fishes were fresh, flavorful and delicious. The salmon belly with yuzu was our favorite app! We were mind blown by the experience. Can’t wait to go back, definitely one of our favorite dinners we have ever had.“

“Yellowtail made my 28th birthday dinner so special this year with a special request. They put together this wonderful array of beautiful sushi! <33 Everything was delicious. Eel rolls were my fav. My server Ellie was very sweet and took good care of us“

“I wish I took pictures of the food before, but the dishes were so delicious I could not wait!
From the entrees, service, and ambiance… everything was perfect!
The owners are extremely hospitable and their commitment to their craft is very evident in their delicious food!
To The Yamada Sushi Team, thank you again for the excellent dinner!“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“Amazing meal. The restaurant is just staffed by the host and the chef, but the service is impressively attentive. The host noticed I was left-handed and switched my place setting to accommodate that. The meal started with a puree of Japanese sweet potato with toppings like small rice crackers and ikura. Very refreshing and delicious! We then got 4 small dishes- grilled fish with peas and fish cake, fluke, soba with fresh shiitake, and water eggplant.
Then we had 8 courses of tempura- anago, peppers, shrimp, scallop, eggplant, crab, sweet potato, and seaweed with uni on it. This was followed by rice with wagyu beef and a dessert of strawberry and adzuki. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was what really made the evening special- each dish was carefully explained, including what seasoning we should use to accompany the dish and everything was conveyed with warmth and a touch of humor. This place is a gem. Thank you for such an amazing meal!“

“Best omakase I’ve ever had in my life and we’ve had omakase all over across the country!

We only did the 12 course and regretted not doing the 17. We came for lunch at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was empty! Not many places open for lunch so I appreciated that they have lunch service. They also gave us some mochi for dessert to celebrate our honeymoon.

I’ll always recommend this spot and plan to visit every time I’m in New York.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“First time dined at Torien on my husband’s birthday and we had a blast. Both service and foods were phenomenal. My chef Hideo is excellent and definitely will be back again soon:)
Only the dessert was least of my favorites.“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“First omakase experience and it was amazing 💖 my friends and I did the “endless series” omakase. Tbh it was already a lot of food, so by the end of it, we barely asked for additional sushi 😅 service was friendly and welcoming. The sushi was DELICIOUS (I am still dreaming of all the buttery fish we had). All the seafood was fresh and clean. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Really enjoyed Mikado Sushi while visiting Manhattan. The salmon ikura don was amazing—the salmon was fresh, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and the ikura was salty and delicious. As a sushi lover, I was really impressed. Honestly, it tasted better than my dad’s sushi, and he’s a professional sushi chef. Big compliments to the chef! Definitely coming back next time I'm in NYC.“

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“Phenomenal food exceeded by even better service and hospitality. We've been to their sister restaurant Konban and this spot is just as good if not better.

Music was dialed in for the Brooklyn crowd. Request the back patio for a cozy vibe.

We got the crudo, pork loin, mandu, scallop, and ramen and each was a hit in their own way. Really loved the mandu for being equally Korean and Japanese stylistically (the tuile is very clever!), and the scallop was the best I've had in a long, long time.

Shoutout to our server Cheer and the rest of the Konya team for the great experience!“

“Great Service and the foods was delicious. Will come back here again.“

“Randomly decided to dine here before a show at Webster Hall. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Teppen gyoza, kimchi beef fried rice, dynamite roll, and mango martini. Definitely plan on returning.“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“Great sushi, fun vibe!
Sushi YOLO was a great find. The fish tasted fresh, the rolls were creative, and the portions were generous for the price. Service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual. It's a good spot for a night out with friends or a laid-back dinner. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!
Since I don't know what you ordered or how your visit went, please change anything that doesn't match your experience. If you tell me the dishes you had, the rating you want to give, or the tone (short and casual, detailed, or critical), I can tailor it.“

“Yakisoba tastes almost the same in Tokyo street food!!!!! Love it!! okonimiyaki is also good! The chicken (karaage style) is also a must try. Another thing i like is they prepare the food fresh. Can’t wait to visit again. :)“

“After going to this place a second time for my anniversary, it only made sense for me to give a review to this omakase place.

The place is convivial, quiet and enjoyable. The chef is talented, friendly and knowledgeable about all types of fish and recipes. It is always a treat to savor some of his preparations.

The service is also quite thorough and personal. I appreciate how diligent and attentive the service staff is to our every need.

Overall, it is a marvelous experience each time and I would definitely be back if I am in the city again.“

“Had a great 19-course omakase experience at Makoto in Chelsea. It felt highly authentic, and the seasonal fish was incredibly fresh. The Hokkaido crab, scallop and uni were the highlights for me. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great omakase experience.“

“We went to Shogun Omakase in New York yesterday for lunch. My son loves sushi and it was his birthday present (our first time experiencing Omakase). We were blown away! Seriously the best sushi experience (and to be honest, one of our top restaurant experiences) ever. Chef Ryan was an amazing chef and artist, and provided top notch customer service. We highly recommend Chef Ryan and Shogun Omakase to anyone who loves sushi and appreciates fine cuisine. ❤️🎉“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Ikigai offers a wonderful Japanese dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and impressive attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors really stood out. The quality of the food and the overall atmosphere made the experience feel special. Definitely a great choice for a memorable meal!“

“We had a great meal here and were impressed with how smoothly everything went. The food came out hot and fresh, the staff was friendly, and we never had to wait long for anything. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ordered. Definitely worth another visit.“

“Warm staff and delicious classic Japanese sushi.

The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned.

Might be the best spot in the Hudson yard area, and the locals seem to know it based on the take out order rate. Everything was delicious and efficient. Can’t wait to come back.“

“The atmosphere is extremely warm and welcoming , it’s a really nice place to come to when the weather is cool. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is also really delicious, me and my boyfriend had the ramen and we both really enjoyed it. 10/10 will definitely be coming back.“

“Lezzetli 👍 Güler yüzlü servis“

“Perfect Food, Great Service, Nice Atmosphere“

“Great Sushi, absolutely fantastic, well done guys.“

“Party of eight and we all enjoyed everything we ate and drank. 👍 for the kitchen staff on doing everything perfect and quick. The staff was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend the burger 🍔. Will definitely go back.“

“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!“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“

“A delightful small cozy place, with a varied menu. Everything we had was top-notch delicious!! This one gets 5 stars from me“

“Everything served here was executed to perfection—truly next-level professionalism from the kitchen to the table. One thing’s for sure: they love their truffles! I honestly started wondering if they have a secret underground truffle farm in the back because the aroma and quantity were insane. 10/10 experience!“

“Awesome Delicious Sushi, I can’t believe how quick they prepared and delivered our food...“

“Absolutely amazing food was delicious and the attention of the staff unique.“

“Spectacular yakitori omakase restaurant. You would never guess how good all these different chicken bites taste. Each is unique and overall meal is phenomenal. And for those of you who are gluten free, they do an amazing job accommodating your needs. Highly recommend!“

“One of the best Japanese restaurants at 9 Ave.
I was sitting at the bar with my friend. Love the food so tasty and fresh. Gerry so funny, friendly, hype everyone up. Their cocktails are amazing too. Trust me Just try everything!!!!!!!!“

“I've been to many Izakaya places over the years, and was super satisfied with its quality of food and services. When it's time for some drinks and skewers for a large group, I was there with seven of my friends, that place was perfect. It had a table for 10, food came out juicy and fast, the service was awesome as their recommendations were very complimentary with beer and sochu. Highly and highly recommended!!“

“I’ve been here twice for dinner and am pleasantly surprised each time! It’s an amazing value. For under $100, you get something like 10-12 nigiri courses and a few hot courses, plus a little sweet treat at the end. It was all good stuff too, incl some really yummy and fresh fish, items topped with caviar, foie gras (though this probably varies). Random fun thing: they let you choose your own sake cup!

Mostly counter seating but I saw a few 4-tops in case you have a group and want to socialize more.

Front of the place is a bar but also serves some food. I’ll definitely check out that half sometime.“

“Fast-paced Omakase counter at lunch time, featuring lots of traditional edomae nigiri pieces made with good quality fish. While the shari had the perfect texture and temperature, it did come across as a touch too vinegary for some of the pieces. Some pieces also had maybe a bit too much of a wasabi and soy sauce zing, but overall the experience was very pleasant. Also loved the chawanmushi! Will be back!“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“My husband has been wanting to go to an Omakase for a while now, so we came in for his birthday. Our chef Frankie was EXCEPTIONAL. So kind, made lovely conversation with us while also making absolutely incredible dishes. All 15 were absolutely wonder. From start to finish we were so well taken care of by both our chef and waitress. I highly recommend! Well worth the price.“

“Great Omakase It will make you fell, that you are in Tokyo“

“You feel welcome once you step into this place. Service is top notch. 12 course dishes are all with very fresh ingredients and very delicious. I would say their Modern Kaiseki is very good even compare to those you find in Tokyo or Osaka. Last, if you are into Sake, you have to try their pairing and the staff their are very knowledgeable on what they pick.“

“I love this place, I’ve been coming to suki since they were located on 2nd ave and then moved to st.marks.
I just don’t understand why they keep closing?! The food is amazing and all I want is to come back and eat here. Can you guys just stay open?! For once?!“