50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Stratford

“Finally gave them a try and was pleasantly surprised. The sushi rolls were delicious just cut a little thicker then I’m used too, and they were stuffed a little more than I’m used too. They tasted good, and left me wanting more. So, I will definitely be going back to give a try to some of there other menu options.“

“Awesome menu, great vibes and really tasty food. Must try this place.“

“What is the specialty of this sushi restaurant?“

“We happened upon this gem purely by chance. We had an amazing meal from A-Z (!!!) The sushi is phenomenal; sit at the newly designed sushi bar in the back and enjoy unique daily catches that come in through the connections the owner has with local fishermen. The restaurant is also known for their aged steaks, and Kobe prime rib, which we will try next time. I had the miso black bass and it was one of the best flavors with fish I have ever had. The broth had such a delicate shiitake mushroom flavor, which I loved. I literally couldn’t have had enough of this delicate, delicious dish. I could have had two orders and eaten it all! I think this dish epitomizes what the word UMAMI means. I also had the sautéed mushroom extravaganza, a treat for every taste bud of incredible flavors melted with a delicate sauce. My husband had their unique collection of sushi and sashimi choices that were all enjoyed at their stunningly beautiful sushi bar, complete with two young, passionate chefs who love what they do, and treasure their personal designs of the fish and rolls. All the rolls are presented in this great wooden cradle design, which I thought was so unique and functional. The owner was all smiles and genuinely happy to have had us try his new restaurant. I recommend it highly for either an exceptional steak meal (all are btw, so reasonably priced so order them for sure), or the traditional sushi. You won’t be disappointed. This will be our weekly go-to restaurant and we are counting the days until we will return, which actually will be next Tuesday the 9th! Bravo to the whole team at Umami and thank you for your passion for Japanese food, and for doing it right from A-Z. We will see you soon! Debbie and Gene“

“Awesome experience!!!! The freshest fish I’ve ever had. Shipped from Japan daily. Great place!!!“

“This higher end Japanese restaurant is a great find! Absolutely top notch sushi, with ingredients that are clearly fresh and portions that are abundant.

I also had the ribeye/beef broth ramen and it was outstanding, among the best ramen I’ve ever had in the city.“

“Super Volcano Roll was excellent!!!“

“The food is delicious! The inside area is welcoming and perfect for a nice dinner out.“

“Sushi and habachi“

“Fiancé and I stopped by because our other meal plans fell through. He’s had ramen before I have not. For my first experience it was absolutely fantastic! Tiny out of the way place which was cozy, sushi and sashimi were excellent and fresh, spicy miso ramen was unbelievable!! Portions were large as well so come hungry!! The young man that served us was very courteous and friendly! We will definitely be back!!!“

“Cat was actually the most amazing wonderful human ever!! Staff was so helpful and wonderful that went above and beyond to help. Cat cares so much about every customer and strives to provide meaningful and empathetic service. I really hope she gets all the appreciation she deserves.“

“I am working my way through this entire menu and every dish I have tried so far is not only excellent but is actually impressive. Everything from the cold to hot food to the service is fantastic. This place is a gem“

“Tuna Bar is one of my favorite restaurants! Especially love that cocktail with the gin wasabi & cucumber 🍸😍🍣“

“clean, friendly staff, good food, good selections, and fast service“

“Absolutely highly recommend! Foods amazing, people are very friendly and attentive. I have had sushi about every restaurant in the area and this is my new favorite! Don't walk, run to Yu sushi! Let's show them some support so that they're around long into the future!❤️❤️❤️Love, love, love them!“

“thanks so much for taking great care of us we very much enjoyed everything! everything was very fresh !! loved it and will definitely be back“

“The ambience was very lovely and the food was very delicious.“

“My partner and I’s favorite sushi spot, and seems like it’s not as well known yet so makes for an easy to talk date night. (It definitely deserves recognition!) We go for the food which is always great, with many sushi options! The sashimi is always a good cut and the Godzilla roll is probably our favorite special roll. There is a variety of apps, teriyaki and vegetarian options too. Jay, who greets you and is your waiter is AMAZING. He’s very sweet and seems happy to see us, it is worth it to come just to meet him. They are BYOB but also have a nice sake selection.“

“This place is a hidden gem. I’ve been here a bunch of times and it has been great every single time. The fish is always super fresh and the portion is generous. Favorites for me are the striped bass carpaccio, tuna tataki, and the deluxe sushi/sashimi platter (if you are hungry). Guarantee you leave full! Sometimes they’ll even give you house made sake free or charge!“

“Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable staff. Great fresh vegetarian options with delicious tomato broth. Good vibes and music. Clean bathrooms.“

“Been searching for good japanese restaurant for quite some time. Let me just say that Mikado far exceeded our expectations. From tge appetizers to dinner, it was exceptional. Our server, Michelle, was great. We had tge seared pepper tuna sushi app - so fresh and delicious. My husband had the hibachi with filet and lobster - amazing too. My son had the combo udon noodles - ate every bite! We had the tempura banana dessert - delicious as well as the chocolate mousse cake and coppa cafe. Amy at the front desk was so gracious and sweet. We will definitely be back many times. Give this place a try - you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“Best Japanese cuisine around. Sushi made in front of you. Everything is so fresh and authentic“

“This is by far one of the best ramen joints I have found. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The broth of the black garlic was tasteful and the pork was well cooked and flavorful. Make sure to ask for extra noodles. It was a nice step into a diffrent atmosphere.“

“The food is always good! Service is prompt and friendly! We love Yoshimoto! ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“First of all- thank you for the billboard. Without out that, we would have passed Sushi King :’(

This is the best buffet I’ve ever been to in my life! Everything was a 10/10. Please never leave me- as a matter of fact, open up in Bergen county!!“

“Akira Moorestown is now one of my favorite sushi spots! The food is incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Their sushi is outstanding, and everything we ordered was excellent.

A special thank you to our waiter, Andy, who went above and beyond after I mentioned my allergies to onions and scallions. He carefully checked every dish—from the appetizers to the sushi, chicken teriyaki, and even the sauces—to make sure everything was safe for me. His attention to detail and genuine care made all the difference.

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, I highly recommend Akira. They truly take care of their guests, and the food is amazing. I'll definitely be back for many more sushi nights!“

“As soon as we saw this place open up and learned that they had authentic Chinese cuisine in addition to sushi, my family knew we had to try it. We got their pan-fried dumplings, mapo tofu, spicy crab, and house special fried rice. Everything was delicious! Pan-fried dumplings were juicy, flavorful, and tasted homemade. The mapo tofu was soft and tender, and covered in chili oil (a bit on the spicy side, but we all love spice). The spicy crab was REAL soft-she’ll crab deep-fried in a seasoned batter and quickly stir-fried in dry chilis. And the house special rice had a wonderful smokiness from the wok. SO MUCH BETTER than the rice at Volcano Hibachi down the road. If you want the best of both Japanese and Chinese (Sichuan) cuisine, RUN to this place!“

“Delicious and fabulous service!“

“the suchi was delicious I'm sorry I'm so hungry I didn't take a photo the light vegetable soup and ramen was very good I'm Mexican and my palate is quite demanding I liked the experience. I told my husband I recommend the Japanese pozole !! mexican joke !!!“

“a little on the pricier side for hand rolls but super delicious and good quality, makes a good meal for a celebratory dinner or special occasion. must must must eat the miso butter cod, literally ordered like 3 just for me because it's that delicious!! pricey, but good service and great food, must try at least once“

“Have only ever ordered takeout, but everything is consistently delicious. We always get sushi (typically the Spicy Tuna, Alaska, California, and Godzilla rolls) plus beef sticks, General Tso's, Sesame Chicken, and/or Beef & Broccoli. Have never had a bad order in the last 6 years.“

“This was our first time going here and whereas we may or may not ever get to go there again I highly recommend it. The service was perfect the food was amazing and it was a comfortable setting. We actually found the place by accident, we were traveling and our children decided they were hungry so we just pulled off of the highway and found some place that we could all agree and I am so happy we did. You all did a wonderful job.“

“Food is amazing and service is outstanding! Cherri and the rest of the staff are always so warm and friendly!“

“A fun restaurant with an entertaining atmosphere and a great dining experience. The food was fresh, the presentation was impressive, and the staff was friendly. The combination of good service and enjoyable surroundings makes it a great option for a special dinner or a night out.“

“fresh and delicious. good portions.“

“Took my 5-year-old daughter for her first hibachi lunch. The chef made her feel very special. She really enjoyed the show, especially the volcano. I had the filet mignon and chicken and was barely able to eat everything. My daughter enjoyed the steak, and my wife had scallops and said that they were really well prepared.The service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean too.All in all a fun afternoon.“

“Had dinner there last night was so disappointed that they no longer doing the hibachi cooking at your table…over all meal was good (shrimp fried rice was very good) …our server Nicole was gracious & very attentive…would go back but would try something different…“

“We love it there! Especially our Vicky! Our Dee! All the sushi chefs and the owners! We love to see everyone when we come every week!! We have our favorite foods there and we are in Japanese Heaven!! Thank you! ARIGATO!!💃🎉“

“Delicious food from great people. Always ready on time and very satisfying.“

“Everything is so good! Fresh Sushi! New Batches of sushi rice everyday, love the people who work there. Friendly environment! Very Generous! Amazing Service! The only sushi spot, I enjoy eating at. Please come out and check it out yourself! Will not disappoint. Deserve a 5.0 star! ⭐️“

“Great dinner!!! Love this place. They are consistent every visit, all the staff is professional and awesome! Been going here for years and love it every time“

“Delicious and Gluten free.
Rice flour makes the crepe crispy like a wafer, the price is average and the ice cream was rich and did not taste cheap. I don't recommend taking whipped yogurt or granola in your crepe but that's just a personal preference.
Took about 15 mins though.“

“Love the sushi and all food they have.“

“I've been ordering consistenly for months. My family loves the food. The owner is so sweet & her sons are cool guys. There are times she is alone and hustles through the orders like a champ. Its common sense that if she is alone, it won't be super fast. Clearly common sense isn't so common. I've seen a couple of customers getting really nasty but she continues working and getting the orders out. The food is always worth the wait. ❤️“

“Hostess is always so nice and friendly. Their presentation of the sushi was gorgeous and made the experience special. And most importantly everything tasted great! pictured top to bottom (godzilla roll, philadelphia roll, jalapeño bomb, rainbow roll, pink lady roll)“

“Great food! Convenient since they deliver!“

“I haven't been there for a long time. The indoor environment is still good, but the music is very loud, so it is not a good place for chatting.“

“Fav place♥!“

“Honestly one of the best freshest sushi in the area. They also feature some fantastic Japanese cuisine“

“The place is such a gem. The restaurant is small size but is nice clean . The owners and staff were very friendly. All the Sushi appeared were very fresh . Highly“