50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Mineola

“This spot is a neighborhood GEM. I hope the people living here know this. Best Sushi and sashimi for miles around. Solid everytime. The fish is kept well and served well. The whole family works here and they are so nice and friendly. The dad who is the sushi chef has one of the fastest hands around. He just cranks the orders out like butter. The store has about 6 tables but they are never packed. But while I dine in the takeout orders are endless. This man can handle it all and still can chat with you.I wish I lived nearby.... Lucky you, Mineola...“

“Excellent food and service.“

“I come here all the time with my son and we love love Ting and Max, especially Andy! Best kindest service. Quality delicious foods. They keep adding more variety to the menu and everything is always a hit! This restaurant is our family favorite!“

“To put it lightly, this is definitely a really good ramen shop, gets very busy, especially on the weekends. The staff here are very kind and friendly and will happily fix your order if you get the wrong food. I am a huge fan of their menu, they have a lot of great items on it despite it being so limited. My go to ramen has to be the spicy ramen, it has a rich creaminess, with the hint of spice for those looking for that extra kick to dance on their taste buds. The meat is nice and tender, going hand in hand for a good song and dance with those chewy yet soft noodles that go down as easy as the soup. So much to love about this place, especially when it's so close to one of the objective best malls on Long island. Definitely my go to hang out spot for food, never has let me down!“

“Ocean Code Handroll Bar delivers an exceptional sushi experience with fresh ingredients and beautifully crafted handrolls. The nori is crisp, the rice is perfectly seasoned, and the fish tastes incredibly fresh. The modern, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service make it a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions. Highly recommended for sushi lovers.“

“Yummy!!!!! ummmmm!!!!! Thi shrimp platter the sushi!!!!“

“Felice di esserci stata é assaggiato le loro delicie. Personale gentilissimo“

“Best sushi in Long Island“

“I work across the street and over the past year this family owned restaurant has become my go to for lunch.
The lunch menu prices are more than fair and the food is delicious and the healthy, especially for this area.

I always recommend my coworkers, freelancers on a shop day, and even clients to try out Yoho. Now they're also regulars!
They even share a free parking lot behind their store which is very convenient.“

“I get the shrimp tempura 3 roll combo almost every week. What makes this place different from others is their CONSISTENCY! Every week I come it’s the same great tasting quality. Most spots you go to will be good one week and horrible the next . That’s not the case here . Would upload a picture but I already demolished it before I got a chance lol“

“This is the second time my company dined in for a team dinner and we had the best experience on both occasions. Food always comes out quick and the service is super kind. Shout out to Maggy for attending our team with such kindness and care! Would definitely have more team dinners at DD!“

“fresh and delicious! great customer service!“

“I just tried the Thai tea and it was delicious !!! 😋“

“Has become my favorite local place to eat. Whether with family friends or by myself. They are so friendly and accommodating. A must try!“

“Just ate here for the first time last night - a friend highly recommended it. The food was amazing - we had two poke bowls, chicken teriyaki, vegetable fried rice, shumai, Chicken negimaki - everything delicious. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Yummy food and very clean“

“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!“

“Masaaki delivered an exceptional omakase experience from start to finish. Every course was beautifully presented, made with incredibly fresh ingredients, and thoughtfully prepared by the chef. The flavors were balanced, authentic, and memorable. The atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, and the staff provided warm, attentive service throughout the meal. If you're looking for a high-quality Japanese omakase experience, Masaaki is absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommended—5 stars!“

“If you’re looking for the best Sushi I would definitely recommend Mr J Sushi ! The owners are amazing super friendly and always try’s to make me a special order! My family and I been getting sushi from here for years I won’t stop! Definitely recommend:)“

“Upscale Japanese cuisine, very friendly staff. For sure one of the best Japanese restaurant in Long Island. I enjoyed!“

“Mandy, Tina and Yoyo make my drink the best out of all the places I've had drinks at. The service and food are toptch notch. Love the fact that they know what I am drinking and get it to me as soon as I sit down. We eat n drink here almost every week while doing laundry next door. Haven't been disappointed yet.“

“I had an amazing experience here! The food was incredible honestly, even better than what I’ve had in the city. I’ve been to many places that serve similar dishes, but this restaurant completely exceeded my expectations. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and arrived surprisingly quickly.

The service was just as outstanding as the food. Our server was so kind and welcoming. We had a wonderful conversation with her as she shared stories about her life and explained each dish to us. She frequently stopped by our table to make sure we had everything we needed, which made us feel genuinely cared for.

One of the most heartwarming parts of our visit was meeting their daughter, who was selling handmade bracelets to save money for college. It was such a wholesome touch and made the experience even more memorable.

The restaurant itself was beautifully designed, with a cozy and comfortable atmosphere that made us want to stay longer. My group and I left truly impressed, and we couldn’t stop talking about how great everything was.

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and a warm, welcoming environment. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great service. Ken is the man on the grill??????????…. Five star service“

“It was a wonderful experience , considering it is my first time. We had to wait a few minutes to get our table for 4 but that’s okay! The employees were super nice and went out of their way to pull and extra table for us. I loved the authentic atmosphere. The lighting, decor, and the overall feeling of the restaurant was great! And amazing food. My family loved what we ordered and the matcha cheesecake for dessert was so good! Compliments to the chef! I could definitely see myself coming back here again, whether alone or with family or friends. Well done, Nippon Cha!“

“I love this place. They are so friendly great service great dine in experience as well. The sushi is very good. I have to admit I'm not a sushi eater however we get the chicken and it's very fresh. Everything is really excellent and it's very popular but we go.“

“Unbelievable! Great food, great fun, and the best service! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Absolutely loved this hibachi restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious, and you could really taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Their drinks were amazing too—the perfect complement to the meal. The overall experience was fantastic, and I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great hibachi!“

“Beautiful venue and the food is awesome!!“

“Best hibachi ever! The food quality is amazing and the service is why we stay. Way cheaper than other spots I’ve been to and the wine pours are great. Their yum yum sauce is delicious, sushi rolls are fat, I love coming here. The chefs are also hilarious, my kids love it here“

“great Arata special sushi Rolls were awesome! All around great sushi meal!!!“

“We moved from Port Washington to MA this May and have been unable to find a spot that offers everything that Aki does, not to mention at the same quality! They just execute everything so well. It was our go to for sushi, we loved the apps (the crispy rice and jalapeño yellowtail are fire), and loved also having options for classic Chinese food. We loved that it offered a little bit of everything. We only ever ordered takeout but the service was always top notch too. We love and miss you Aki!“

“Best sushi on the south shore.“

“Compared to other restaurants, it's twice as expensive but you get half the portion size—meaning you only get a quarter of the food for the same amount of money. The value for money is terrible. If they kept the prices the same but doubled the portions, it would be absolutely perfect.“

“The food was delicious! Our waitress Margaret was absolutely delightful! She was attentive, professional, sweet, lovely and smiling the entire time. We enjoyed her! The hostess was also delightful! Great staff makes for great experiences for your guests!“

“This place has been around for a very long time, the owner is and always has been so hospitable. The food always fresh and tasty. Streamed shrimp shumai is a mustttt! I had the maki eel and dragon roll and it was great. Jazz was playing on the stereo which made the perfect ambiance for me. I will always come back.“

“Perfect gem in a little strip mall in Hicksville! One of a kind. Super fresh sushi and delicious bubble tea! Will be back and very soon!!“

“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.“

“This is by far my favorite restaurant on Long Island. We eat here at least once a week. The food is consistently fresh. Staff is wonderful and friendly. You won’t be disappointed!“

“The freshest sushi you'll find.“

“Delicious and fresh food. Entire family enjoyed!“

“Omg this place makes great food. Get the hamburger. I was so impressed with the quality, presentation and flavor. This is one special spot.“

“Had a fantastic birthday/mother’s day celebration tonight! So happy to have a great restaurant to celebrate important events with the family! Such a huge selection all included in their base price! So so delicious and so reasonable! Can’t wait to come back again soon! Well done all!“

“We came in on a Sunday about 8:40, well before the listed 9:30 closing time, and were warned as we came in that they actually close at 9:20. It seemed odd that it would be an issue with plenty of time to order; but apparently unlike most restaurants the closing time is a matter of when they expect you to actually leave.

Still, with seemingly enough time, we ordered, and the appetizer - soft shell crab - came quickly. Unfortunately, though it was not one of the dishes listed as “spicy”, it came with spicy mayo on top. I told the server that I can’t eat spicy food, would not have ordered it if I had known, and asked her to take it back. She gave me an argument, saying I should have told her I can’t eat spicy food. I pointed out that since they list some dishes specifically as spicy, one would assume - as in most other restaurants - that the rest are not. She reluctantly took it back, and informed us the Angel Roll we had ordered, also not labeled spicy, came with spicy mayo on top as well, so we also asked for that to be redone.

This pushed things closer to closing time, and rushed our meal a bit. But I have to say that the food was wonderful: The crab crisp outside, moist inside; the sushi fresh, and the pineapple shrimp fried rice delicious.

So despite the unfortunate attitude we encountered, this restaurant is well worth the trip for the excellent food. Just keep in mind that the closing time is not what’s listed on the website. And that it’s best, whatever the menu says, to ask details before ordering.“

“Food is always fresh, innovative and delicious. cons service: you feel like you are on a 1/2 hour lunch “rush” no matter day or evening. While enjoying your appetizer and warm sake, the wait staff piles down your entree …. I’ve learned to order my entree after I’ve completely finished my app. going for years, wait staff no personable skills though very polite. Decor cosmopolitan, they spent a lot of money on the chairs but now the faux leather vinyl is sagging, peeling and it’s hard to find a comfortable seat. I overall love and support this hidden diamond in the rough Asian restaurant“

“Excellent food, service was outstanding and great atmosphere. Have not been here for awhile will definitely being going back regularly.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing restaurant with great priced sushi! The server is very kind and always attentive. Makes sure the water is always filled and that we are enjoying the food. Everything comes out quickly, we never have to wait for long. Highly recommend!“

“Love the Matcha Latte, and all the different appetizers. Very friendly owner and staff!!! 👍🤗“

“Best sushi I’ve had! They have Karaoke nights on Thursdays and it’s a lot of fun!!!“

“Great vibe and food! Excellent service“

“It’s just real good !! They check all the boxes ! Go enjoy a nice dinner or lunch !“