46 Best Japanese Restaurants near Islip

“One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. That’s not an exaggeration. The food here is out of this world. The bao buns were the best I ever had, wings were crispy and delicious, and the sushi was to die for. You can tell they make everything here with love and use the highest quality ingredients. The menu is creative and I can’t wait to come back and try more of it. Lastly, the service was so friendly. The people here are down to earth and were so pleased to know we enjoyed the food. We sat down to eat and within less than an hour, so many customers and groups came in and out of the restaurant to pick up orders and were greeted with smiles and hugs. Clearly they have many regulars for a reason. They deserve more than 5 stars.“

“Never had a bad meal or drink! Service always on point! highly recommend.“

“Amazing fresh fish and innovative rolls. We loved everything we tried especially the new Jalapeño roll and the Hero roll. Kind and attentive service. Fantastic! You have to try this place.“

“We dine at JBBQ at least once a week. The staff is incredible, food is delicious and overall such a fun experience! If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t walk, run! You’ll thank me later!!!“

“I cannot even begin to say how amazing this place is. They spared no expense decorating and renovating this space. The food was fantastic and is very reasonably priced. They have a huge center bar and lots of Hibachi tables and seating if you are getting Sushi. PLUS a robot brought our food! Ask for Alec! He took great care of us!“

“Yokohama is a neighborhood Gem!!! Jen and Tony are always there to help and greet you with a smile.. The serving team are so friendly and helpful. The food is amazing whether you have hot food or sushi. The sushi menu is diverse and the sushi is is flavorful and well-balanced. The atmosphere is friendly, energetic and comfortable. My friends and family come to Yokohama all the time and we love it!! You will not be disappointed.“

“Very satisfied with my dinner here. High quality fish and amazing service. Food was top tied. Very good experience, highly recommend this restaurant.“

“EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE!“

“I have been going to the Bay Shore, NY location for at least 6 months now and can't recommend it enough. I went with several of my co workers a few nights ago and DEO was awesome to have as a waiter. He was funny and super helpful.“

“Wow!! BEST SUSHI 🍣 by far in the area!!! And the owner is very nice and attentive. We went there for the first time last night. My husband is a sushi addict and he was impressed! I had tuna with apple slices snd rice with chicken. I highly recommend Masa!“

“Ate here for the second time last night...loud (crowded full on a Friday night) but we were still able to hear each other. Food has been very good both times...very fresh, very tasty. Best miso soup I've ever had, but shumai was bland. We polished off two special rolls -- Holy Tuna and American Dream -- and thoroughly enjoyed them. I had the pomegranate cocktail and would have loved another but I am on Weight Watchers now, lol! Service was courteous but split between the servers, and rushed due to the crowd, but everything came quickly with precise artistry and the hot foods were served good and hot...no complaints at all about the food quality, which is why this place has such a great reputation. Of course, we'll come again!“

“Nice place, unassuming exterior. Sushi was super fresh, rice on my rolls was sticky (as it should be) and soft. Fish tasted fresh and was thinly cut. Prices were average. Service was polite, nothing special. Spicy salmon was actually spicy. Would come back, recommended.“

“Excellent food!! Best one I've been to in Babylon!“

“It was a great time. My boyfriend and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Sitting with total strangers that were like friends before the night was over!!“

“Food is delish!! Love it! The ppl are sweet too! �“

“Delish fresh real Japanese food and fabulous owners �“

“Nice quite place to enjoy great Company“

“Top notch sushi, the best prices I have seen for the quality. I’ve been ordering from Kira Sushi since about 2021, their quality has been consistent and their menu prices haven’t raised drastically like everything else does.“

“very nice fresh and delicious food“

“Food and service is great! They are very helpful if it’s your first time here on whether to get all you can eat or deciding if you want to pick meals. We did all you can eat to be able try more and different types of beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables. Everything was amazing and the drinks are also very good. Definitely would come back and would recommend to others!“

“Lovely atmosphere, delicious and generous portions, and quality service“

“This is a very nicely designed Hibachi restaurant sectioned the Hibachi grills and seating away from main restaurant and there is also a sushi bar and a liquor bar adorende with 3 large television screens for a sports bar feel. The food is fresh , very tasty and arrives pretty quickly. The one draw back that you may not like and isnt a real bad thing is the various staff members that attend to your order for drinks, then the food comes out by another person. The are visits than seem eager to grab your plate to clear the table giving you a sense that there is a rush for the table. We will be back since the food , atmosphere and prices are very good. The portions are on the smaller side but still worth it and you leave full and content.“

“Our favorite restaurant!!!“

“Sam and I love going here! The food is magnificent! We love the sautéed oysters appetizer and the tuna is amazing! We never had a bad experience here it is $$$ but worth it. It is definitely one of our favorite restaurants.“

“Only sharing my review of the food because it's a primarily a take-out restaurant! My notes are that the sushi is the best thing to order here and it gets VERY busy during lunch special rush hours so order ahead on their direct website (although slightly more inconvenient than the ordering apps). Been coming here for many years since it opened and I keep coming back.“

“Lovely atmosphere, delicious and generous portions, and quality service“

“genuinely some of the best sushi i’ve had and i’ve been to nobu. they give you a hot towel upon arrival, a complementary kani style salad & sliced orange at the end! that alone impressed me but the sushi is soo delicious and fresh. I tried the “tortilla” for an app which was something i’d never seen on a sushi menu before but it was delish! the spicy tuna roll had such good flavor- a classic. The joey roll was also delicious with the perfect wasabi sauce. absolute 10/10 hidden gem can’t believe how many times i’ve driven past this place and didn’t try until now!! will be going back for sure 🙌🏼“

“Very delicious Teriyaki. We used to go to a place in Massapequa but moved out here and was very reluctant to try something new. We couldn’t be happier. There are at least three places in the food court that have chicken teriyaki but this one has them beat hands down. The line is always long because clearly they’re the beat but no worries it moves very quickly and the food isn’t a long wait either. I get double chicken teriyaki with noodles vegetables extra sauce and hot sauce. Yum!“

“My husband and I have been eating here pretty much once a week for almost 20 years. We usually get take out and create our own in home date night. By far the freshest and most delicious sushi we’ve ever had. Period. They keep the menu very clean, as opposed to other places we’ve tried where everything is caked in sauce and all just taste the same. You will not be disappointed.
Favorites: Alan roll, Peter roll (as for extra sauce on the side), Cooper roll (not on the menu but was on their old menu. You can still ask for it) and the deep impact.“

“Great food and very nice service. Clean and very appealing atmosphere.“

“Always Excellent food & service“

“Loved it! Very friendly and welcoming staff. The food was delicious and came out quickly. Will definitely go back again! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“The food was good and great service“

“Excellent Sushi, Teriyaki, Pad Thai, Indonesian, Szechuan, and noodle dishes. Fresh, quickly prepared and delicious. Amazing hot and sour soup. Try the Szechuan peppercorn dishes! Staff is thoughtful, polite, and attentive. Lunch specials are a great value.“

“Ordered takeout from here recently and had a solid experience overall. The pricing was very reasonable - you definitely get good value for your money, and the portion sizes were generous. The sushi was fresh and well-prepared, with most rolls hitting the mark nicely. It's clear they put effort into their preparation. Worth trying if you're in the area.“

“Easy to see located inside the Smith Haven mall. Clean facilities. Reasonably priced. Close to the other stores and restaurants. Close to the Restrooms. Credit cards accepted. Always a long line but it moves quickly. Nice staff. We will most likely be going back.“

“Food here is amazing, they're so friendly and attentive, menu choices are great, lunch special is a good price, and they pat attention to detail! I know most sushi places have ginger dressing salad and miso.. but theirs is better than usual lol. And the rolls are fresh and not skimpy. Tea is included. I love coming here on my breaks sometimes.“

“Great food, friendly staff….“

“Best sushi on Long Island. Everything fresh. Best bargain for your dollar is the seafood hot pot. Fills you up for $11.“

“reasonable prices, great tasting food, friendly service“

“First time being at the restaurant, originally thought it was a table serve restaurant but it's actually a casual take out spot with the option to dine in.

Despite seeing a bit of mixed reviews I couldn't say I was hesitant since the photos of the food shared look genuinely worth trying and it exceeded expectations in terms of freshness, flavor, and even presentation
Ordered Sesame chicken combination platter and they do not compromise on flavor.

Each part had its defining flavor even the eggroll tasted as if it was fried in a very high quality oil setting it apart from others I've had. The sesame chicken had the best balance of sweet and savory with the pork fried rice being a standout for me.

This isn't your average yellow friend rice from your favorite hole in the wall but a delicious fried rice with some wok char, bright bean sprouts and the tastiest pops of salty pork. The pan fried dumplings had a very authentic flavor with the perfect crisp on the bottom.

What surprised me more was that this restaurant wasn't really busy, only a few people popped in for their take out order. With such a great experience, genuinely tasty flavors, I'm genuinely excited to revisit and try some more!“

“My go to for Chinese and Japanese. Have been consistent for me“

“We took my niece here for her birthday. It was her choice. She loves hibachi loves it I think we got it for the last 24 years of her 24 years on this world.

So we took a hike to this place which is not close to her house but it was well worth it. The selections were so much better the chef was so much better he didn't kill everything like they doing some of the places I didn't feel rushed out of there like you do in some other some places.

They had red snapper as one of the choices I've never seen that. And I had it and I was worried because a lot of times they overcook it like crazy. But he cooked it perfectly. I will come back just to have this.

The only one thing that I thought was a little misplaced is that you have to choose between soup or salad it's usually both it's always been both. They decided to change it monetarily I suspect.

That's really the only thing that I thought was a little off. Other than that the chef was so much fun and he did the most wonderful balloon gifts for my niece and her friend and another woman at the table.

I would go here again“

“Was there on 5-10-23 for my Birthday, I will now be going anytime I want Chinese food , the atmosphere, the staff, and of course the food was all around 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“good buffet in the afternoons“

“Gary is the man! He made my birthday very special. He put on a great show and cooked delicious food. First time there and it wont be my last. Next time I go again, I will
definitely be requesting him. You should do the same. They also wished me a Happy Birthday with banging drums. Gave me a scoop of vanilla with whipped cream for free.“