48 Best Japanese Restaurants near Watchung

“Two small problems,no dine in anymore, pandemia killed it...,fish quality suddenly went down from a very good level before. We always take chirashi sushi and can see the difference.Plz don't cut corners even given substantial fish price inflation?.“

“The food is great at this new restaurant on Amboy Ave. Good service and nice clean atmosphere. Highly recommend! The fried calamari, fish tempura and gyoza were especially good. I had the salmon hibachi dinner. Lots of food and really good and fresh!!“

“Our party of 13 celebrated a birthday at Arirang today. Chef Teshima was incredibly professional, and the food he prepared exceeded all our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed both the delicious food and the lively atmosphere. Tammy, our waitress, provided exceptional service. We all had a wonderful time and will definitely recommend Arirang!“

“Their sushi is very fresh and exceptional! The fish quality was very fresh and their plating was pretty and clean. Sushi chef looks intimidating, however he is friendly and caring. He personally came out of his kitchen just to see how our food was. I love sushi and I have a particular pickiness with sushi. I either goto NYC or upper Bergen to get sashimi and sushi. They serve the real yellowtail and tuna fish! Their salmon and white sashimi meat and wasabi is different from all the other sushi bar/restaurant. I’ve so much to compliment about this sushi restaurant, let your taste bud judge my review, I highly recommend.“

“Best Japanese place in the area IMO.. so lucky to live within less than a mile! Tried the pork fried dumplings today and they were freshly hand made and delicious, the dipping sauce was like a sweet soy, yum. Their ginger dressing is so good we always get extra for our avocado salad. Favorite roll is the Golden Dragon! Don't skip this place. Also very nice owners and staff, every time!“

“Tokyo Sushi is a solid sushi spot in the neighborhood! We ordered two party platters here for a family gathering and I was impressed with how fresh and well-prepared the rolls were. Placing our order over the phone was a breeze - the woman on the line guided us to select a number of rolls and sashimi and even gave us a few recommendations that ended up being solid picks. There was a wait of around forty minutes for our platters, but the resulting dishes were gorgeous, and most importantly, tasty.The folks here are as nice as can be and while we placed a to-go order, it seems like a postprandial froyo might be a great perk of dining in. As an added plus, there is a sweet $30 discount that is applied to all orders above $150, which is a fantastic deal if you're placing a large order.“

“Placed a very large order for my place of work. Not only were they on time, they delivered early with no mistakes. Whoever answered the phone when i called to make sure they received my online order was thorough and made sure everything was correct. 10/10“

“Osaka Ramen exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a clean and inviting atmosphere. The customer service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it was simply outstanding rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and just the right amount of spice to tantalize my taste buds. What impressed me the most was that despite the restaurant being busy, the wait was surprisingly short. Osaka Ramen truly delivers on both quality and efficiency, earning a well-deserved five-star rating.“

“Perfect staple for 3 hungry boys who love chicken teriyaki. The atmosphere is very laid back and chill. The neighborhood's really nice. And most importantly the food is extremely good. Great portions and you leave feeling very satisfied. Another important point... 1-year-old 4-year-old and 6-year-old... They absolutely love the chicken teriyaki over white rice. Therefore as a parent I am sold. This really cool location. The owners are extremely hardworking and are so kind to our children. I can see how popular this place is by the mass amount of takeout orders. Overall been going here for quite some time now. Will continue to go here. Great food.Kid-friendliness: High Chairs Available, and the owners are so kind to children.“

“I opted for the signature poke bowl and was not disappointed! I thought the fish was good quality, appreciated that the sauces were on the side so you can adjust how much you want, and the quick pick up time was a plus. The decor is interesting when you go in so definitely a nice place if you are looking for something a little different.“

“This restaurant is a gem. Out of the 30 or so ramen places I have tried in NJ, Sakana makes the top 3 easily. The atmosphere is clean and pleasant, the service is quick, and the food is excellent. Prices are competitive as well, highly recommend.“

“My favorite sushi spot in the area. This restaurant is small, but the dim lighting makes for a cozy and relaxing environment. There's so many options on the menu (and pictures, too). I've been here three times, and each visit was great.“

“This was a great find! I found this place on yelp, and I'm really glad I went! I had the tonkatsu ramen with a side of kimchi, and a passionfruit green tea with lychee jelly. The tea, ramen, and kimchi were really good! It wasn't super salty, like other ramen places. This food tastes homemade and unique. The service was good, the waitress was attentive and my food came out really quickly. I went during lunch and it wasn't super busy. I would definitely come back!“

“A nice little gem tucked away in the APA hotel. If you have a craving for Japanese food, this spot is it. (They had Fried Aji on their daily special the day I went ) I got their Salmon Ikura Don, Botan Ebi and Otoro a la carte, and their Black Sesame Panna Cotta. Food was pretty good, better than any Japanese restaurant in the main Edison area, but there are some little things to nitpick at. Some of the salmon was still slightly frozen (I went during lunch on a Tuesday), and I didn't realize some of the salmon would be slightly grilled. Thought it'd be all sashimi but that's my fault for not asking. I do wish that the veggies in the don came as a side salad instead of in the don itself. I feel like the veggies messed up the Salmon Ikura flavor profile a bit. The a la carte sushi were great! So delicious, but the Botan shrimp head came way after the botan shrimp body. Maybe their kitchen was busy, it's not really a big deal for me but I can imagine it might not be ideal for other customers. The Black Sesame Panna Cotta was not too sweet but I do wish the black sesame profile was a little bit stronger. Again, just me being nitpicky, I would definitely order it again! I will have to go back to try more of their menu items because they do have a wide selection of stuff I haven't seen elsewhere in Edison. Their service was impeccable. Something a really upscale place would have!“

“Visited for lunch and just as good as I remembered. Had to get the Spring Breeze roll - love this combination and have never seen it anywhere else. The lunch box is a great deal too at around 14 bucks. The also have a lunch special where you can pick 2-3 regular rolls with soup and salad. We were able to find street parking out front but if you can't remember there is a public lot nearby.“

“Best local sushi place around! The sushi is always fresh and the sides/appetizers are delicious as well. They have a little "mizu mart" in the front of the store with plenty of Japanese and Korean snacks, ramen, and candy. There isn't any space for indoor eating (it's really tiny) but takeout or outdoor dining is available. Service is quick and very kind.“

“Tokyo Hibachi in Springfield, NJ, is a really cool place. It’s got a mix of old Japanese style and modern vibes, making it a great spot for any kind of dinner.What’s really great about Tokyo Hibachi is how they stick to kosher food but still make it taste super delicious and authentic, just like traditional Japanese meals. Everything they serve is made with top-notch ingredients, and you can tell they put a lot of effort into making their food both look and taste amazing.The people working at Tokyo Hibachi are super nice and really good at their jobs. They make sure everyone is happy and gets what they need, especially when it comes to special food requirements.Tokyo Hibachi isn’t just a regular restaurant; it’s a place where they really care about keeping kosher while serving fantastic Japanese food. It’s a must-visit spot in Springfield, whether you live there or are just passing through.“

“I find it hard to believe I have not argued this place, maybe they changed businesses or owners and my old review is there. Which I can totally own because when I originally started coming here it was just sultan wok and now it is sultan wok/ Asian Express. This is my top choice spot for Chinese takeout locally. To the point where when they are closed and I want Chinese takeout, I just wait until they're open and get something else. My go-to is the general tso is chicken, with which I like to treat myself for lunch when I am working from home. Is this the best Chinese food I've ever eaten, I don't know. Does it satisfy the craving when I have it, absolutely. I would say there are days when I think their food is particularly better than others, without rhyme or reason, but I do tend to find their food tends to be better more often than it's not. Not. I also like when general tso chicken has a nice crunch to it and they tend to have better chicken than other places. I don't think I've ever had it and it'd be soggy unless I'm reheating it which does not count. The woman there tends to be very friendly. Who takes the orders, they have to have a system that gives the name of the customer because she always knows my name and greets him with a hello Mike when she answers the phone. Now if I ordered more regularly I could totally see her knowing my name. However, I do not order frequently enough for her to know who I am, which makes me think they have to have some sort of system. Either way it's nice or is she just that good at her job. All in all, I don't think you can go wrong. Getting takeout from here. I've tried some other spots in town with high recommendations and have been sorely disappointed. I hate soggy chicken and I've never gotten soggy chicken from here.“

“My daughter ordered from Millburn Poke Bowl today for delivery. The food arrived quickly. I had the sushi burrito....what great value for the money. The presentation is attractive; the burrito was packed in a lidded box that almost looked like a gift. It was packed full of vegetables and rice with very generous amounts of spicy and ahi tuna. They added just the right amount of dressing/sauce. I ate half for lunch and half for dinner. I would highly recommend Millburn Poke Bowl if you want delicious, fresh ingredients and a very generous amount of them.“

“Have been twice in the last two months and it has been excellent both times. The staff is incredibly friendly and fish is very fresh. Have gone for dinner on week nights both times and have not needed reservations. They DO have a full liquor license. They also have gluten free soy sauce available upon request. Would highly recommend!“

“Cute, quaint, great decor, clean and delicious. Everything from the Ramen and sushi to the Hibachi is delicious!! AND the juicy pork dumplings are SO good! As for the bubble tea and green tea cake, big thumbs up! The wait staff is friendly but the owner (or possibly manager) is even friendlier and just the kindest! She truly makes you feel welcomed! Highly recommend!!Kid-friendliness: When she’s there, the owner always takes the time to say hello and bring our kid a little sweet snack. It’s very sweet!“

“I'm not usually a Sushi person but my cousin decided to take me on a lunch date to one of her favorite spots. We ordered the lunch special ( 2 orders of shrimp tempura, 1 order of crab roll) and we opted for salad versus soup. We also ordered a salmon teriyaki meal to share. All in all everything was delicious, came out quickly and service was quick. I love that it's also in a plaza with plenty of parking.I would come back here again to try other items from the menu“

“Editing my review since it's been a few years: this has easily become our new favorite spot for sushi, whether it be dining in or take out. The staff is always friendly, and everything is delicious and fresh. Just a note: the space inside is small, only a handful of tables.“

“Their General Tso's chicken is amazing! I stop by there every Friday on my way home from NY and I love it! And sometimes I get delivery and they are always on time and the food is fresh and hot! I highly recommend this restaurant. And they have sushi too!“

“I first wanted to say how impressed I am with the food. Definitely some of the best Chinese food I’ve eaten in a long long time. I got the string bean triple and I enjoyed it very much. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant as well. Everybody was so nice and attentive. The food was so good I had to get another dish which was the broccoli with brown sauce. It was prepared so well and tasted amazing. The owner Annie is very nice and welcoming. I already want to go back. 10/10!“

“Since Covid this place has only become takeout, but it never disappoints. Food is always ready in a timely manner and the sushi is always fresh. I have not had a bad experience here, and the prices are very reasonable. My go-to Sushi spot every single time!“

“The food is yummy every time. The portions are fair, and the poke bowl tastes really nice with a lot of food in it, the chicken special is also a great dish and I highly recommend this placeDietary restrictions: Can easily be a low sodium meal“

“This has been our go to sushi spot- dine in or take out- for years. The fish is super fresh, the service is wonderful and they’re very accommodating. I often change the tuna lover roll to a salmon lover roll, which I think should be on the menu permanently! The tuna don and salmon don is the best deal around- and their salmon is like butter.I’ve tried a few few of their Thai and Chinese dishes and they were fine, but if I want that food I’ll go someplace else.“

“We ordered online at noon and requested our food to be delivered by 5pm. We received our delicious 6 dinners for Mother’s Day at 5pm from a very friendly driver who was an employee of the restaurant. The food was beyond our expectations. Highly recommend.“

“We love this place, the food is excellent, the jockey, and the lobster roll are my favorites, but in general, all are excellent. Service is excellent. Unfortunately, they don't open Sundays, so you need to plan accordingly. Pricing is average. Definitely recommend this place.“

“They were able to make my dish gluten free!!! And it was great!! They charred my chicken and broccoli with some chili flakes and it was yummy. Their lunch special was only $10-11 too which is pretty nice considering it came with a miso soup and it was a nice portion. And it was done fast too. I will be back :)“

“Randomly stumbled upon Sushi Saga after our first AYCE sushi option had a ridic wait. I had called and said there was no wait. We arrived and we were seated immediately. They had the usual AYCE sushi restaurant items- various sushi rolls, hand rolls, sashimi, hot appetizers, small plate dishes, and desserts. We placed our order of a few of the hot and cold apps and sushi and sashimi. And gave our completed order forms to the waiter. We loved the variety of the hot apps and omg they were all so good. The seafood medley was my favorite and it was served on a clam shell. Nice presentation. The crab rangoons were amazing with the Thai chili dipping sauce. The sushi was served altogether on a big platter. All were made to order and was so fresh. So delicious! Overall we enjoyed our meal and the food was great. Service was great and the entire staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back again.“

“Like their sushi(especially specialty ones). Usually, do takeout. My last takeout was delayed for 40 min(first time ever) due to absolute "customer jam". Usually, they are half empty when I order, this time, they were packed, and there was a line waiting too.So despite huge delay - still 5 stars.. They provided me a small table after it became available, brought some tea while I waited, and even added some extras while being absolutely apologetic for the whole issue. Have no hard feeling whatsoever - guys really try their very best.“

“Fresh tasting fish and not overly cold. The specialty rolls were great as well. Kids loved everything and even fought over the last salmon sashimi. The portions are reasonable. We got in around 5:15 and it was empty at least on the main floor; there was a party on the second floor where the hibachi is. It's quiet on a Thursday night.“

“Overall a good hibachi experience. The restaurant offers a casual vibe and can be a bit loud. The service was great and attentive, including the hibachi performance it's. The food was good and the chef got everyone's order exactly as they wanted it. I gave the lychee mojito a try as that was a unique flavor I don't normally come by. It was pretty good, but the mango mojito was better, in my opinion. It's a little on the pricy side, but I would return to try some of the extensive menu offerings. :)“

“Very good music, restaurant was supposed to close 2:30, staff allowed us to stay until 3, we left earlier, but that was really nice. Ate raw fish for the first time, restaurant gave a good impression with the sushi lunch. Calming music was indeed calming. People keep yapping about how they don't greet customers, bro it's a Japanese restaurant, they don't always greet you needy Americans ???. Bet you've been to 5+ restaurants where they didn't greet and you still gave them 5 stars. (Also they greeted anyways ?)Kid-friendliness: Had a brother, staff interacted with him with ACTUAL INTEREST. Nice.“

“We ordered from Blue Wazabi many times and always enjoy their delicious sushi, but have not had the pleasure of eating at the restaurant until tonight. We walked in on a busy Saturday evening and the place was packed! We did not have a reservation and were seated at the bar. The dishes were all amazing as usual, but the service was truly impressive. Even though we waited for a while for our food, Wendy was very attentive and had a complimentary appetizer prepared for us. It was a great evening and I would highly recommend!“

“This is our favorite Japanese restaurant in the area because it's legit! My family and I have been coming here for over 25 years. It is a small modest place. We no longer live nearby but still make the drive! Our go-to is the chirashi deluxe. Also, it's take out only during the last couple of years due to pandemic.“

“Ordered the pork belly ramen and a sushi roll; the sushi was good to my taste (especially for the price), although I’m hardly a connoisseur.As for the ramen, I thought the noodles were decent, and the pork broth was extremely good. There weren’t a lot of extras—just chives, corn, and a soft boiled egg—but it was a really good sized portion for the price. The only real disappointment was that the soft boiled egg was in fact hard boiled, and the chasu seemed a little bland.“

“Best sushi restaurant in the area! They’re really good at doing special rolls that are complex without being so over the top that you lose the flavor. BYOB and prices are similar to other restaurants in the area. Reservations usually aren’t needed and service is good. Love the white dragon roll and their pork gyoza and crispy duck appetizersDietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten free friendly“

“It’s pretty good but I’ve only been here once. I’ve tried a lot of Asian fast food places and their food is better than average. The lo mien is tasty, not too salty or dry. I also got the sesame chicken which was tender but just a lil too strong with the seasoning (kind of salty). The tofu was reallly good!! Nice customer service too.“

“My favorite sushi spot in the area. This restaurant is small, but the dim lighting makes for a cozy and relaxing environment. There's so many options on the menu (and pictures, too). I've been here three times, and each visit was great.“

“Really good Chinese food and Sushi! We ordered fried rice and noodles as well as a sushi platter and miso soup. All the food was so good and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I also enjoyed the jasmine tea and biscuits <33 really recommend!“

“You can't go wrong with Suzuki. The sushi is always on point and my wife loves their Beef Negamaki! We do a lot of take out from there and the food quality is great as take out so I can only imagine how great it would be if we had time to dine in. Even though we haven't had time to dine in (we plan to in the near future) when I pick up our order the atmosphere in the restaurant is always so inviting. We will continue to order from this great restaurant and their staff is awesome!“

“I just think here is VERY high priced.... I eat sushi at least four times a month... It was my daughter 13 and myself 160$... I think just crazy.... We had the love boat sashimi and 8 ikura, salmon fish eggs.... Green tea and ginger ale....But, other then that, the food was AMAZING out waitress was really kind and gave great service... If I am in the area again I might go back if I had enough money.“

“This place just does everything incredibly well. Food service decor it’s just top shelf all the way. A must visit if you’re visiting and if you’re from the area you probably already know. As an added plus they support local school PTO’s too. ❤️??“

“We ordered delivery late on a Sunday night and impressed at Go Sushi’s hours. They must have took our call, immediately started rolling and then brought it to our apartment because wow, that was a super fast delivery. But it was all great, salmon avocado, spicy tuna, and the yellowtail sushi pizza. Great stuff ! Order here.“

“This is by far our favorite sushi spot in all of New Jersey. Very unassuming restaurant in a strip mall area. The special sushi rolls are unbelievable. Take note of the board with specials, including the Cosplay Roll and the Luck Roll. The fish is always fresh and so tasty, the preparation lovely crafted with care. This restaurant can rival some of the most high end sushi restaurants in Manhattan. Also try the spicy Kani salad. Ample free parking and they do take out orders too, though we prefer to eat there in person. The place is BYOB and there is Ridge Wine store in the same strip mall, so very convenient to grab a bottle of sake before eating there.Kid-friendliness: We usually get the grilled seabass for the kids and they usually offer to split it for us.“