50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Union

“sakae sushi has delicious foods.“

“Love this place, been there 3 times. The lady server is always very accommodating and sweet to my son and us. Food is always tasty and fresh. My son loves the food here. Is a small place but thats the charm.

Parking: There plenty of parking around“

“I get the general tso's chicken.I don't get the teriyaki. It's pretty good I just love the general tso's that much more. I get a pretty much with the brown rice. This time I got the bento box version and it was delicious. They have great customer service and really good chicken wings“

“Food was great didn't take long for it to be prepared. Dumplings tasted amazing and the sushi was good aswell. Service was great cashier spoke both English and Chinese they were extremely helpful and polite. The place was clean and overall my experience was great.“

“This place is a gem.
The best time to go is at around 3:00. The restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived and we were seated immediately.
As soon as we ordered our food, it was on our table within 7 minutes.
Our waiter was very kind!
I highly recommend the Rainbow roll and the Kinya Ramen bowl.
The serving sizes are large and more than enough for one person.
My boyfriend and I plan to return for the excellent food and upstanding service.

Gordon Ramsey would be silent at one bite of the delicious goodness on the Kinya menu. Incredibly tasty. -A Hell’s Kitchen Reference“

“The food is top notch. From the soup to the sushi. Even the ice cream is delicious. What really bothers me though is the service. There is a 90 minute time limit which I get but when you are rushed to get out by an hour that’s not right. Also when you’re hounding tables waiting to literally take a plate because you have nothing else to do that’s a problem. Finally when you’re coming up to tables and asking them for platters back because you don’t have enough supposedly that’s not good either. Last night I was hounded constantly. Twice I had people tell me to move my sushi to my paper plate because they needed the platter. May I suggest buying more platters. Love the food and yes I know I’ll be back but the service was ridiculous in your face. Don’t come here for date night because they don’t leave you alone“

“Great dinner on a Saturday afternoon. Monty the waiter was pleasant and helpful. Food was great and fast 😊“

“just delicious!!“

“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.“

“They r so nice :) Sushi is amazing 😉“

“I consider myself a regular customer of Tiam Tiam, and as Taiwanese I truly appreciate how the restaurant maintains the authenticity of Taiwanese food while adding creative twists to each dish. I’ve tried nearly everything on the weekday menu and most of the brunch menu, and I’m always impressed by the thought and care that go into both designing the menu and preparing the food. I also enjoy the occasional surprise special items, which never fail to impress.

On top of that, the customer service is outstanding – the staff are always accommodating and go above and beyond to provide the best food and experience for everyone. Tiam Tiam’s food is comfort food to me. My family had heard about this place and eagerly wanted to try it when they visited from out of state – and they absolutely loved it. Anyway, if you haven’t tried their food you should. Highly recommend Tiam Tiam!“

“My wife and I wanted to try a different sushi place locally and Sushi Koshi did not disappoint. Our waitress was attentive and took care of us well. The sushi rolls didn’t disappoint and the restaurant was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be returning.“

“I had an incredible dining experience at this sushi place!
The food was fresh and absolutely delicious, with the fish tasting as if it was just caught.
The service was excellent attentive and friendly, making sure everything was perfect throughout the meal.
The highlight of the evening, though, was the mango panna cotta. It was the perfect way to end a delightful dinner—refreshing, smooth, and bursting with flavor. I cannot wait to return! Highly recommended!“

“I love coming to Wasai Bistro whenever I’m visiting the east coast. I’ve followed Chef Nelson since his days at Aozora and Wabi Sabi. His food quality, menu options, and value are unmatched in the area. Once you try his food you will understand why he has so many repeat diners. I highly recommend the Mes Reves Roll, Uni and bone marrow ramen, Miso glazed sea bass entree and salmon lover entree but it’s very hard to go wrong with anything Chef Nelson serves. Parking is street parking only but honestly I’ve always had a very easy time finding a spot. BYOB so you can drink what you love.“

“Lovely dinner with the family got some sushi rolls and love their good portions of Robata-yaki !! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND . Server is always looking out for us which makes us happy and ready to be full!!!“

“We love Ninja Sushi! It’s our go-to sushi spot in the area. The food is always so fresh, professionally prepared and the staff is super friendly. Try the OMG roll, because…. OMG, the presentation says it all! It’s where sushi meets comfort food. Delicious.“

“Woman who takes orders is absolutely the worst. It’s my birthday she won’t even give a single smile or have any sense of being personable. You need to replace her or your reputation is gonna go down the drain. Ruined my birthday lunch. I had a feeling she might be awful every day cause this has happened before so we called ahead to warn it was my birthday and they assured we should come. Regret it! Seriously get rid of her!!!!!!“

“Great service , good attention and fresh food“

“This place has really good sushi and sashimi. I can't really comment on service since myself and my wife order mostly take out or delivery, but we order from them quite often and we are never dissatisfied. We dined inside only a few times and the service was so so, but it was not like one of those horror stories I read;)“

“A friend and myself came across this gem by happenstance. The wait staff is incredibly kind and patient. The atmosphere was calming and the food is FANTABULOUS!!! I recommend this place for lunch and dinner. Whether it's just friends or a casual date.“

“Love the sushi never a dull moment and the owner is very friendly and Great service“

“What a great addition to Rahway! Super fresh sushi, extremely fast service, and their shumai are fried. Went in on a whim on a Wednesday night coming home from work and was helped immediately. Inside was also clean and inviting if you'd like to dine in. Was out of there in under 10 minutes. Wonderful addition to the lacking Rahway sushi scene, especially since Rahway sushi has been closed (with good reason). Nice to have another option near the downtown area.“

“We love Aoi! It’s the best sushi and Japanese cuisine around.“

“Authentic taste. The hot tea is excellent, and, the vegetarian options are plentiful.

Vegetarian options: The menu offers a lot of options for vegetarians in rolls with avocado, cucumber, mango, and others. Also, the noodles soup with veggies is of very generous quantity. The broth in the bowl is very flavorful.
The bottomless hot tea is great!“

“Just a nice chill place with great food“

“I’ve ordered Poke Island & Grill many times, and I recommend ordering any of their rice bowls especially the Hawaiian Bowl and Kani Bowl. For the price, the portion is more than enough for a lunch or dinner meal. The seafood and avocado are pretty fresh, and it goes well with spicy mayo or poke sauce.

Overall, it’s a decent to go Poke bowl place. As for everything else on the menu, it can always improve especially the drinks, bento box, and ramen. Service is decent as well.“

“This place is most-likely the best place I have **ever** went to on the island. The food was a masterpiece being very fresh feeling more of an “authentic Japanese food”, they also treated us positively and the atmosphere felt very “authentic”. Overall the place is a must try if you’re looking for a Japanese resaturant.

Kid-friendliness: They treated my child (and me) very well were nice to both of us.“

“Very good dinner. Good size portions for the price. Definitely will come back“

“Really nice people and excellent sushi! Cute little place for a date and its byob“

“Food and service it was good 😊“

“Sushi lovers and soon to be sushi lovers will enjoy this place! My wife and I visited this place for dinner before attending a show at the Paper Mill Playhouse.
Great food, atmosphere, and service! Definitely recommend the curry chicken entree!!

Parking: Approximately 8-10 spots next to the building. Since restaurant is on a one way street, you will turn left onto side street then a right into lot

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp from parking lot to street level entrance for restaurant“

“Super fresh. .. clean calm enviorment...amazing sushi“

“This place is fantastic, the taste is good, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is great. I'll come again next time.“

“To start with, the service was fantastic. everyone was attentive to our needs but at no time did we feel like we were being pressured. The food was all delicious and the pricing for main dishes and sushi was very reasonable. The menu is very creative and the dishes are presented beautifully. Definitely worth trying and I would eat there again.“

“Absolutely delicious!!! Great prices fast service, definitely my go to place“

“Had a nice experience at the hibachi. Yen was very friendly.“

“Been here 3 times so far I am vegetarian but I love their rolls I got the special deal 3 for 13.95 amazing rolls tastes absolutely amazing. The lady in the front is very sweet and friendly. My go to place for sushi in staten island best for takeout as it is a small place. I also got miso soup has no fish broth. So far I tried the avocado cucumber, sweet potato, tofu, pumpkin roll all excellent.“

“I wish I could give 4.5, my sushi rolls were fantastic and beautifully displayed. My husband's dish, beef soba noodles, was great but not excellent. Staff were very friendly and the food came out very quickly Overall wonderful experience!“

“very entertaining n food was very good“

“Me and my husband went to eat dinner on Sunday. I ordered the opening special, chicken teriyaki with a California roll. I was impressed by the sizable meat and roll. The food was tasty and fresh. My husband had beef teriyaki, he ate it all. He raved about how fresh it was and tasty. We will be back.“

“I have been coming here for dinner with my friend since 2016.
The food is consistently excellent. We normally get two or three different types of sushi & a hot dish. Favorites include -seaweed salad, gyoza, tropical roll and chicken /beef/ shrimp teriyaki. 🍣“

“Definitely one of our go to places to eat in Westfield but then again can’t fault any restaurant. Food is always amazingly fresh, service is friendly and welcoming and the drinks free flowing….“

“Our usual japanese spot. Mostly order from them for deliveries. Great food and very nice people!“

“Impossible better!!! Very complete rotation, with many options. Everything was delicious and impeccably presented. The attendant Mara was the icing on the cake, super charismatic, attentive and helpful; We were very well received, explaining how the rotation worked and helping us make choices so that we had the best experience. I definitely recommend it to everyone.“

“I get poke here after all my afternoon hikes and it’s definitely one of the best in NJ. Ingredients taste fresh and the portions are fair and filling. Theres so many different combinations. You get up to 2 protein, 5 topping, 3 crunchy toppings, and 2 sauce. Everying else is a bit extra. Really yummy and I’ll continue to eat here“

“fresh... fresh... fresh... we love this place!“

“Nice place. Friendly staff. Good came out within minutes. Seating arrangements were.. humble. The food was delicious. The amount you get for the lunch special is amazing. Definitely recommend that. With extra chicken. Sushi was okay. Not too much of a fan but was still enjoyable. Great for quick bite.“

“Great customer service , and good food !! Keep it up“

“By far one of the best Korean Japanese restaurants. I’ve been ordering from Sea Shai since 2021/22 & the consistency of the food and customer service is always amazing! The flavor of the food is spectacular. I travel to Sea Shai to pick up my order because it is several neighborhoods away, totally worth the drive. The food is priced fairly for the portion and flavors you are receiving. Highly recommend trying this restaurant out. I cannot get enough of the Bulgogi with white rice platter, A M A Z I N G!

Kid-friendliness: Friendly environment, has big tables available for families who want to dine in.

Wheelchair accessibility: First floor, no issues getting in or out the restaurant“

“The minute I walked in I knew I was in an awesome place. The staff was wonderful and the food was unbelievable. My girlfriend and I need to go back soon as there is too many things I want to try.“