50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Tenafly

“Had a great experience with Miso Teriyaki in Tenafly. This place really stands out as a Korean–Japanese fusion spot with a clean, casual fast-casual feel and a menu that blends familiar comfort dishes from both cuisines.

The food is consistently fresh, well-prepared, and great for a quick, satisfying meal. You get a nice mix of flavors—from teriyaki-style dishes to Korean-inspired items—making it an easy go-to whether you’re grabbing lunch or dinner. Portions are solid and everything comes out quickly without feeling rushed in quality.

The atmosphere is simple and straightforward, focused more on good food and efficiency than anything overly fancy, which fits the concept perfectly.

The owner was a pleasure to communicate to, and every time I’ve swung by I’ve had a great experience—never once a bad visit.

If you’re looking for a reliable Korean–Japanese fusion spot in Tenafly with consistent food and quick service, Miso Teriyaki is definitely worth checking out“

“We were first time been osaka sushi last night , it was very cold outside , but restaurant was very warm , the waitress was very nice and friendly , we didn’t know how it was work about ayce, waitress was very patient to tell me how it is works, we had 3 round sushi and kitchen, everything was great and delicious , we recommend more and more people come to try this sushi spot. Sushi quality was excellent, service was great, price was reasonable, we love this place, we will back.“

“Feel like chinese or Japanese? you will be satisfied with both. Great ambience and services. Bring your wine. The best in town. A delight, including my waiter John, who treats me like a Queen.“

“We had such a wonderful experience! Marilyn took amazing care of us.
she helped with the wine and made sure our order was perfect. Leo was so friendly and kind, and Ryan kept checking in to make sure everything was going well. The food was absolutely delicious..especially the sushi, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful!
The cozy atmosphere made everything even better.
Thank you all so much for such a lovely night!“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. I have been 5+ times and it’s just amazing every time. It’s almost like being in Tokyo—and it’s uptown! They were especially sweet for my son’s birthday dinner with a gold dust laden extra piece of his favorite — king salmon!“

“Best sushi restaurant I have EVER been to. It is VERY affordable, the service is amazing!!!! I went with my wife and my son, and they gave use free desert and food for my son. I will be recommending everyone I know to come here. 10/10✨✨✨“

“Staff treats you like family, love how the place is always decorated, and decoration is included in the prefix menu's, birthday packages for free! Food is great, loove the ceviche and chicken mofongo with white sauce. My son is a fan of their Chowfan. They also cater for parties! To me the most important thing is the music, whether there's a dj or not, the music is great! They play everything!“

“We had a great experience at Omakase 95. Went there to celebrate my 40th birthday and had an amazing experience. The staff was great and let us park two strollers and gave us a space at the back of the omakase bar too keep an eye at the babies while we have a delightful dinner.“

“Well presented Japanese cuisine“

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

“Amazing time eating here, It was a windy day and I wanted some light eats and stumbled upon this restaurant, the vibe was so cozy and homey, you guys should definitely get their nigiris, all of it are good stuff. sadly no photos taken, 10/10 experience, would definitely come back.“

“Always love coming here for delicious sushi! They are very knowledgeable and accommodating for gluten allergies - I always feel very safe eating here. The menu is well priced and everything always tastes very fresh and tasty! Highly recommend!“

“I’ve lived on the Upper West Side for four years now, and Sushi W hasn’t raised their lunch set prices once in all that time—a truly remarkable business practice.

Lately, they’ve also introduced a sake tasting and regional showcase series, offering complimentary sake and seasonal fish from specific regions.

Every visit to Sushi W is a delight; the experience never ceases to amaze me. A huge thank you to Yon-San for continuously delivering such an wonderful experience for us!“

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

“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“

“Service was wonderful and sushi was excellent!“

“Awesome vibe and creative dishes!“

“i work in Harlem and this little gem on 124th is fabulous. the food is delicious, the lunch specials are well priced. I have had many lunches and dinners at this place. love love love it“

“I had great time this restaurant with my family!
Their signature Japanese style Hamba-gu is so soft and fluffy. To pair with it, our waitress gave us excellent descriptions about the six different sauces we could pick from. There was the Red Wine Demi-glace, Tomato Marinara, Gorgonzola White Cream, Soy-Onion, Oroshi Ponzu, and Chimichuri. She had recommended me the Soy-Onion sauce. And let me tell you, I am so glad I went with that sauce. It was truly exceptional! It had the perfect balance between it being salty and sweet, pairing perfectly with white rice. Although, I absolutely have to go back to try the other sauces as well!
Their Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) reminds me of when I had it in Japan, crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside.
For the side dishes, I recommend are Karaage (a Japanese style of Fried Chicken) and Yuzu Tomato. I also saw some other people having Toro Tartare and Yellow Tail Jalapeño and it looked so delicious!! Another reason to go back!“

“Very friendly staff. Food was delicious. Wish we lived closer.“

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

“This place is literally the best sushi place we’ve been to in a very long time. The couple that own it are the absolute sweetest!! The service and the food is exceptional each time we’re served. The presentation is incredible, always so nice, clean and presentable! We go here at least once a week!! That’s how good this place is. It’s so underrated, I wish more people knew about this place! They deserve all the recognition possible! Thank you so much for your delicious food and warm atmosphere! We love it!!“

“I absolutely Love This Place. I come here every chance i get, i love the food and the chefs provide cool entertainment 💪🏻“

“This is a cute escape with great decorations. The food was awesome, now that many Habachi places have closed doors, this is the best place we found to get Habachi. Although we will miss the experience of having them cook in front of you. The fact we have access to the food is enough.“

“One of the best sushi spots I’ve been to! The food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely the best poke I’ve had - hands down. It genuinely reminded me of being in Hawaii. The fish was incredibly fresh, every ingredient tasted high quality, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. You can really tell they care about freshness and detail here. On top of that, they even served us complimentary desserts, which was such a thoughtful and generous touch.
This place is a gem and I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The service was stellar, so warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious (highly recommend the spicy tuna tartare), and the omakase was outstanding. This was truly one of the best dining experiences my partner and I have had in New Jersey.“

“I order from here all the time; usually for the lunch special in person and online. The sushi always tastes fresh and for the price it's 👌. I love coming here and I always recommend this place to my friends. Highly recommend! I'd come here every week if I could lol“

“my sister in law brought us to Gen Sushi and Hibachi. The food was amazing from the edamame appetizer to the miso soup to the fresh sushi and the teriyaki chicken. The four of us were all duly impressed with the food and the service!! Dinner started with warm hand towels provided by our kind and efficient server. Our food was not only served in a timely manner but the presentation was extremely impressive.
As we were finishing we noticed the chef preparing a sushi feast. The boat of sushi designed for a group of regular customers was incredible. One woman told us she drove 45 minutes just to have the fresh sushi. That is a high compliment!!
If you aren’t a fan of sushi the menu offers many other options. We will definitely visit again when we are in town.“

“It's been years coming to parsley, I mean how can you not come here. Let me explain to you that this woman all by herself is managing this place. From Onigiris to Tuna Don, Maze Gohan as well as ramen soups. I mean everything is so perfect. She has a great selection of sake to die for as well as beer. Without mentioning that there is a variety of Wines. Excellent for Dine in and takeout. Overall, a great place for dates, as well as coming alone. You will not be disappointed.

Vegetarian options: Tofu soup, Vegetable Gyozas, vegetables Onigiris.“

“Great service, delish is food! Never disappoints.“

“Love This place !“

“Omakase sushi is best quality and everything is authentic and excellent. Clean soothing atmosphere and great service“

“Good food!🍱 a little bit dimly lit but it’s probably to make it feel and look cozy.“

“Món ăn Nhật Bản ngon nhất tôi từng nếm thử. Tôi rất khuyến khích. Best japanese food I have ever tasted. I highly recommend.“

“absolutely delicious service was great .🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤“

“Great set up outside with tents and lights. Food is very fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Prices are reasonable . Will , definitely , be back. Thank you Kumade!“

“We had dinner at Matsu on Friday......its a little gem in Hillsdale. We were pleasantly surprised, by the quality and quantity of the food. The Staff went out of their way to accommodate us. They very friendly and warm. It was a most enjoyable dinner. We have ordered food to takeout but hadn't been inside the restaurant since the pandemic.... We will definitely go again soon. It was a great experience and we both recommend you give it a try!“

“I don’t leave reviews often, but I had to because we had the kindest waitress of all time tonight. First off, they opened up the back section of the restaurant just to accommodate our group. The waitress was soooo sweet, especially to my baby niece and nephew. She gave them light up headbands to wear as well as pretty Christmas ornaments to take home. I have never experienced such great service. Also, the food was delicious (as always), and the babies loved the food too!“

“So good . When you order takeout fried food, they wait to the last minute of your delivery time to put the food in the fryer. Don't complain if you have to wait a few extra minutes . To get hot crisp food instead of soggy cold stuff that steamed it self cold in the togo containers. LOVE THEM.“

“I went here half year ago, now this place extended, have more tables and the food still present pretty good. I am pretty enjoy having a lunch / dinner. The price is reasonable with this quality of food.

Everything is good here.“

“Kumo Sushi went above and beyond. We were stuck in traffic and would miss our own dinner party. My order was marked for pickup, but they made sure it got delivered so our guests didn’t arrive hungry. Truly exceptional service—and the food was outstanding.“

“We like this place a lot! Delicious food😋,great service!😀👌“

“I found this amazing restaurant via Google Maps & I’m glad I did! Ordered through Grubhub & everything arrived warm, freshly made & with plentiful amounts! Yum!
BBQ Spare Ribs were amazing in taste & fully cooked, not too soft, just right! Scallion pancakes arrived very crispy & not soggy like others I’ve had! Pork fried rice was seasoned perfectly! They also accommodated my no egg request in the rice for an added bonus! Dumplings were delicious with an adequate amount of juicy pork filling! Boneless BBQ ribs were soft, full of sauce & tasty as well! Prices are a bit higher, but you get your money’s worth overall! Try it you’ll be happy you did!“

“I’ve been to Star Sushi several times now, and every single visit has been great. The owner, Anthony, and his staff are always super friendly and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers — it’s the kind of place where they remember you and your favorites.

The fish is always fresh and the rolls are consistently delicious! My go to is the Star Tower. The amount of fish is very generous and it blends perfectly well with the rice, avocados, roe and sauces. It’s honestly one of the best sushi spots around, both for the food and the people!“

“Awesome atmosphere and music ….and the food is a “10” out of “10”!!! Delicious !!!!! The octopus is a definite must have!!!!!“

“This place is a good deal for AYCE! Compared to other AYCE options, this is a very good balance of quality and price. My one complaint was that the staff didn't really explain the system to us at all. There's a premium tier and I was nervously avoiding eel stuff because the menu said unagi was premium tier. But then I saw the back and saw that eel rolls were included in the base tier. Also the kitchen stuff and nigiri ordering also wasn't really explained to us but we managed to figure it out. We will be going again for sure, and had a great experience! I just wish staff took the time to explain how it all worked at first.“

“We were welcomed like close family, with genuine warmth and care
From the very first moments, you can feel a special atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer.

The owner was incredibly kind and attentive.
At our request, we were seated on the outdoor terrace, which turned out to be the perfect spot to enjoy the evening !

The service was quick, and every dish was truly delicious - you can feel the passion and attention behind the food.

I highly recommend visiting this place, it offers not just great service, but a true sense of hospitality ☺️“

“very tasty. great price. great staff.“

“Truly amazing family owned restaurant where they actually care about what they’re doing. The food quality for the price is just unbeatable and they always add a personalized cherry on top of each order. It may seem a bit chaotic at peak times, it’s just because they are not the extremely commercial NYC restaurant that is designed to serve thousands of people simultaneously.“