35 Best Japanese Restaurants near Island Park

“Went last night for dinner with the kids. I was unaware that it's under new management. The food was seriously delicious. The service was awesome, the hibachi chef Ken was fantastic!!! He had great energy & tons of tricks & flair!!! The kids LOVED it, and so did the grown-ups! So entertaining, great cocktails, had an excellent time. So much fun! Cannot wait to go back!“

“My second time going here, both experiences were great. The food is astonishing, service was also great. I will definitely recommend and will be going back.Kid-friendliness: My son was offered complimentary, as well as food was kid friendly. He loved it my son is a toddler.“

“My sister wanted to celebrate her birthday at Yoho Japanese Fusion Restaurant. We enjoyed every part from decorations to food presentations. We recommend ordering any Sushi but we ordered Spicy Tuna and Salmon Roll (especially the spicy flavored sushi), Mango Bubble Tea and Miso soup. If you have allergies they’ll let you know what’s inside each dish. Everything is on the menu. The food was really good. Everyone was sweet and professional. She always checked on to make sure we are satisfied and enjoying. We are definitely returning soon.“

“here you will find unassuming decor and fantastic quality fish.not your typical strip mall sushi joint. Taka offers Tokyo level quality sushi; authentic, fresh, minimalistic. well worth a 45 min drive. try the omakase. i have been coming here for over 7 years and have never been disappointed.“

“Amazing place. Best sushi I've had in a while. Great service. If you are thinking of going, don't think, just go you won't regret it. Everything is delicious and fresh. They're wasabi beef is to die for, fried oysters are delicious and sushi is, extremely yummy!“

“This place is great it’s pretty new and I’ve come a couple times already. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. It’s also very clean and the staff is so nice. You get a free entre with every 6th purchase as well.“

“Walked in and they were playing queen (loved it!). Ok, now onto what you're looking for. The place is VERY tiny, so I don't recommend a group gathering. The food is yummy, and the sushi is fresh. It looked as if it was "the spot" for take out because so many people came and went. There are a few tables so show up.“

“A hidden gem! A quaint spot where you really feel like an insider that knows the best kept secret.... that Sushi Palace in West Hempstead is one of is not the best sushi spot on Long Island! Mai the owner makes you feel like family and if you go as much as I do she'll even remember your order lol I always recommend this place to any sushi snob such as myself. They use the freshest ingredients with Sushi and sashimi that literally melts in your mouth. They offer other yummy Japanese food as well. Support a local business that seriously delivers every single time, you will not be disappointed.“

“The food here is incredible. Everything is extremely flavorful, fresh and very well portioned. I’ve ordered a few different dishes, and all were very very tasty. I’m extremely picky when it comes to sushi, and theirs never disappoints! Also their white rice is my absolute favorite, cooked perfectly.“

“I'd recommend this place ... sort of. We chose to sit on the dining side since it was only two of us and didn't want the "show". The service was friendly and good but not overly attentive. Our drinks were very good and a fair price (we had the Oceanside Zombie but without the Sprite added). We both ordered the hibachi surf and turf (lobster and filet mignon) which came with a house salad and clear soup, both of which we really enjoyed. The filet was tasty but the pieces were cut very unevenly so some pieces were medium rare and others were close to well done. The lobster tail was very small and too salty. I would not order it again. I was completely disappointed that the veggies were drowning in teriyaki sauce. There was no indication on the menu that they are served in sauce. I typically love hibachi vegetables but I hate teriyaki sauce! They reminded me more of Chinese takeout vegetables than Japanese hibachi. The fried rice was good but not the best. It came with lots of peas and I hate peas. Another disappointment but not a surprise was they don't offer hibachi mustard sauce. Like so many other places these days they offer yum yum sauce instead which we refused because, yuck yuck. They offered us some ice cream on the house (I think because the server knew I was very disappointed about the teriyaki sauce). It came to the table in little plastic cafeteria style cups with the pull back paper top. LOL. I'm glad it did though because the top listed the ingredients and let's just say, we immediately sent the ice cream back. All in all, not the greatest hibachi experience but also not the worst. I would maybe go back for drinks and try some other menu items ... and hold the teriyaki sauce!“

“Came for lunch with colleagues during work. We jumped in so fast couldn't take a pick. We were seated quickly and the serve was polite. She was the only one working so service was moderate but not bad. We all had ne of lunch specials. The sushi was fresh and tasty very filling. I would go again.“

“Love this place, the drinks are great, the fried oysters are to die for! And the rolls are pretty good as well, Staff is very friendlyParking: Decent sized parking lot but there are alot of other businesses in the strip so it depends on how busy everyone is and when you go“

“Sushi was pretty tasty, I ordered it for take out. The worker that was helping me was very friendly. One thing I would suggest is that part of their menu on Ubereats or some other platforms arent suppose to be on there anymore due to the fact that they don't do lunch special rolls anymore.“

“Came here for lunch and it was great. Wonderful portion size and a good selection of bento box. Not served in a traditional bento box but a 4-sectioned plate. Soup and salad served separately. Price is reasonable. Attentative staffs. Will return in the future.Parking: Parking lot behind the building“

“Very nicely decorated, great ambiance, great selection of music, service was second to none, and the food was excellent. Ordered shrimp shumai, steamed vegetables with dipping sauce, unagi don, sushi combo 2, and green tea/tempura ice cream.Good portions, reasonable pricing, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, will definitely be back again!“

“This is, by far, is the best Japanese food in the area. I know people who drive from Lynbrook for the food. I'm grateful to have them right here in Baldwin. Whether you dine in or to go, the food is fresh and absolutely delicious. They have great specials and have added new items to the menu. We don't go anywhere else. Try it for yourself. I guarantee you'll love it. Enjoy!Vegetarian options: You can find them on the menu or they will help you.Kid-friendliness: Quaint dining room with 3 booths and 2 tables for two. Easy and comfortable atmosphere.“

“Love ordering from this place. Prices are reasonable, and food is always ready within 10 - 15 minutes. If the taste of the sauce was more consistent, it would be perfect but gave 5 stars anyway because despite being inconsistent, it is still always good.“

“This place is incredible. Unbelievable flavors and I am shocked at the level of service and price as well. It is much better than other places and they consistently deliver quality food time and time again. I hope they can maintain the level of excellence as it feels too good to be true to have this local gem available to us. Protect and support this restaurant at all costs!“

“Poke bowl for the win!Build you own or select one of their signature bowls. I normally make my own and they never disappoint. The staff is polite and patient while I select from the options. Ths spot has lots of seating including high top tables for a cooler vibe. They also sell liquor which I have not tried. I have tried their bubble tea which is good.“

“Me and my husband came here for lunch it was super nice service with green tea refills! We had the nicest waitress! Received a complimentary sweer potato roll with our order and it was really scrumptious and savoury! I had the Tokyo roll and Bayridge roll with spicy mayo on top! I had the Bayridge roll twice it is so delicious with cream cheese salmon avocado and masago on top! My husband. My husband ordered a Yoshi roll (shrimp tempura in the middle with spicy tuna on top) - He also ordered a Volcano roll which looked absolutely delicious and he liked this roll the best part it had salmon tempura on top and california roll in the middle - would definitely come back here again. They had decent prices. Did not get a stomach ache from here been getting that lately from sushi in Long Island. Queens NY is the go to for good sushi it seems. Next time I want to try their Gentleman roll which looked so good it has a green soy wrap paper instead of seaweed. Picture of this is in the middle of their menu. Do come here and enjoy“

“It was my first time going there and the staff was very nice and helpful. Everyone was very friendly and the lady making my bowl even offered different things she could add to make the bowl even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“I’ve been going here for over 20 years since I was a kid. It was the first time I had ever tried sushi and I haven’t found one place that beats their quality and service. It’s a hidden gem that more people need to know about. Godzilla and Kimmy are some of my favorites. Always a hard decision because everything is delicious.“

“First time we were here, for lunch, the food and quality was truly amazing. The pieces were above normal size and taste were amazing. Perhaps was because they just open for business? Our second visit it not as first time, the sashimi and sushi got smaller and now it is normal just like any other sushi place. I wish the restaurant focus more on quality and quantity, not trying to cut back and cut corner. This would bring back customers constantly....“

“We loved our dinner at Ichi. The place is very clean, pleasant lighting and music in the background. Extensive and interesting menu. Food arrived in 10-15 minutes. Fish tastes great and fresh.We ordered the tuna pepper avocado roll and salmon teriyaki bento box. This comes with side of salad and miso soup.Perfect quantity for two people and we enjoyed every item in the box ( shrimp tempura, shumai, corn). The salmon teriyaki had the perfect crunch to it.Highly recommend“

“Our go-to sushi spot in Long Island is amazing. My favorite dish is the udon katsu, but everything on their menu is delicious. The owner is very friendly and always takes the time to ask about your day and family, which makes for a warm and cozy atmosphere. It's located in a great area and I highly recommend it!“

“I have never dined in here, but the space is cozy and pleasant when I go to pick up food. I also haven’t done delivery, so can’t speak to that. I’ve been ordering from Mizuno since 2019 at least. Their sushi and food is consistently fresh and delicious. Picking up is fast and easy. The packaging for takeout is excellent and protects the integrity of the food and flavor. They are a hidden gem on Long Island. 100% recommend them to anyone.“

“I've been here three times with three different groups of friends and they've all loved this place. I always get sushi however one person I went with didn't eat sushi, but he loved the General Tso's chicken. They have a great assortment and diversity of selections on their menu. Their sushi is very fresh, beautifully presented and melts in your mouth. There are plenty of cooked options as well for people who do not eat sushi. The ambience is nice with a smaller sized dining room, and the service is outstanding. It's nice because the servers are on top of your meal/order without being on top of your table. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back again.“

“FAST FAST FAST delivery wowww…. Love how you can pay by card when the delivery driver arrives cause he has a machine u can tip on there too. Fresh delicious sushi my mouth is watering thinking about the tuna and salmon sushi I had. Tooo good. California roll so good, miso soup so good I get extra seaweed in mine they perfected my order. I just recently moved to RVC & i can assure that this will be my new spot from now on. Thank you wild ginger !“

“The food is delicious and fresh. We also have food allergies and they call to double check, which is great. My only issue is the last two times I placed online orders they corrected the total and charged me extra for “add ons”. I had zero add ons both times. In fact the only thing I asked for was for them to NOT use sesame seeds or seaweed paper because of an allergy. So because they’re omitting something, instead of charging me the same or less, they charge more?? That doesn’t seem right.“

“two days ago was the first time in this excellent restaurant. But It is surely not the last time. We enjoyed the evening a lot with the efficient service, with the high quality meal and wine and with the honest cost. We will no doubt visit there again.“

“Excellent all around. Gr8 prices, good portions, very fresh fish, artistic plate composition too. Small pet peeve was that they used tea bags and (American style) tea cups. I prefer when they have brewed green tea. Otherwise a perfect sushi experience. We will be back for more!“

“The fried rice doesn't take fresh, as if the oil is rescued. My husband didn't finish his sushi because he said his shrimp tasted like its also been cooked in old oil. That's the reason why I removed a star. Everything else we ate was good. The ambience is ok and the waiters are friendly.“

“Food was good, drinks were NOT it. However service could have been better. Our sever was pretty rude and made an error with my husbands order then had the audacity to role her eyes once we corrected her. We weren’t rude at all about it. It’s totally ok things happen. But don’t roll your eyes. You work in the service / restaurant industry. Then to top it off they automatically charge 18% tip to your bill. Again totally fine, but I think that’s why we were given poor service as they know they will make their money regardless.This place leaves much to be desired.“

“The seaweed salad was a little fishy weird tasting. Maybe not that fresh. The unagi (eel) sashimi also had a weird taste.. The salmon sashimi was good. The Rock shrimp were pretty good just a little greasy. The 2 rolls ordered were ok. Probably won't order from here again unfortunately.“

“Great spot to grab some sushi. They have loads of other dishes too like udon, yakisoba and bento boxes. There is a decent assortment of sake too l. We dined in and the wait can be a bit long depending on how busy the establishment is. There were a lot of people picking up phone orders. We ordered a bunch of rolls, some "otoro" fatty tuna nigiri and some apps. The sushi was decent, nothing amazing but wasn't low quality either. My favorite roll was the 73rd street roll which is topped with pieces of Mango and has a bit of jalepeno in it. The otoro nigiri was amazing though since the fatty tuna just melts in your mouth. Overall this a good spot if you are in the mood for sushi.“