50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Queens

“Delicious fresh food and amazing drinks! Celebrated my friend’s bday there and we had a 12 course menu! Great atmosphere and the DJ was a great touch! Had a great time at Kaizen.“

“Fantastic speakeasy sushi joint. Very small, no more than an handful of people may join the omasake style bar where 3 talented (and cool) chefs serve you the best crafted sushi you can get. Definitely going back soon.“

“Good food and good service 👍“

“I'll try to keep this to the point —

I gave Food/Service/Atmosphere 5 🌟 because they were on par for me. For a local spot, this really took me by surprise.

What I ordered:

Miso Soup:
Standard Miso Soup, nothing groundbreaking, but very tasty. Would have loved a tad more tofu & scallion, but that's just me.

Salmon Avocado Hand roll:
Not the hand roll I expected meaning it wasn't in the cone shape I'm familiar with, but it came presented like a taco with the seaweed as the shell. Salmon cuts were huge, and with great colour, avocado was bright & ripe, coupled with the perfect amount of rice. Everything tasted clean, and fresh.

Yellowtail Jalapeno Nigiri:
I messed up with this, originally I wanted a sushi roll, but my brain flubbed. Great mistake though, because the yellowtail was delicious, practically melted in my mouth, topped with a delicate cut of jalapeno on top.

Love Milk Tea:
Honestly, just a really delicious milk tea topped with osmanthus flower. It was light, refreshing, and not too sweet thankfully.

Wagyu Tataki:
Tataki is meant to be briefly seared on the outside, but the center remains raw. Was this seared to the degree I wanted? No. But, was it delicious? Yes. And the meat was incredibly tender, flavour of the sauces really complimented everything on the plate.

I finished off with a matcha cheesecake to go, I'm sure it'll be good.

With tip, I spent $67

Again, for a local spot in Richmond Hill/Kew Gardens, I was thoroughly impressed and satisfied. Personally, with slight adjustments, these folks would do great in midtown. I spent a little under what I would spend at a restaurant in the city, and got an incredibly satisfying meal, and left full.“

“There are many shops and they have parking“

“It’s the best sushi place in ridgewood without a doubt by every metric imaginable. But please I’m begging for the love of nori, please stop blasting country music at all hours of every day. I want so badly to sit and enjoy my food but this music is making my spicy crab taste like baked beans and confederacy.“

“The service is amazing and the food was delicious“

“Great place“

“A laid-back omakase spot in Long Island City offering incredible value. For $118, you get 18 courses with generous portions and sushi fishes were fresh and tender. On top of that, they served us complimentary sake, and the service was warm and attentive (they gave us a handwritten bday card too!). Overall, it’s a true bang-for-your-buck experience and a highly recommended choice for a night out in LIC!!“

“Lovely place we enjoyed it it was very cool“

“The best sushi in the neighborhood! We’ve been going there since they opened. Highly recommend.“

“Reservation Surprise For My Birthday Amazing Service Foid Was Delicious Everything Was Awesome Enjoy My Special Day So Happy Miyama Restaurant Was Our Choice Lilly Server Was The Best : Thank You“

“Great place for a quick bite at a nice price! I had the Thinly Sliced Beef Donburi. It also came with egg, seaweed salad, and a nice miso soup to top it off. The beef was cooked very well and had a smoky flavor I’ve had in some of my favorite places in Japan. Would definitely come back here! 😁“

“Great hole in the wall omakase. My girlfriend and I did the $95 course omakase. I tend to always go to Manhattan for omakase, but this place restores my faith in Queens! The tuna caviar hand roll was so excellent, I had to order it twice. Check it out at least once.“

“I always order my chinese takeout from here. They fed me when times were rough. Always on point deliveries. Thank you for your service✊✊✊✊ I always get sesame chicken and fried chicken wings here occasionally the sushi, PRETTY GUCCI“

“Friendly staff. Special price on Mondays for mazesoba dishes. The bao served like tacos are absolutely delicious.“

“muy buena atención, exelente todo 👍“

“This elegant sushi spot is a true gem serving everything from ultra-fresh sashimi to creative à la carte dishes—all packed with authentic Japanese flavor. 🍣

The sashimi was incredibly fresh, but the pizza sushi completely stole the show—crispy, flavorful, and unlike anything I’ve had before.

If you're craving top-tier sushi without the Manhattan crowds, this is your sign. Save this spot—you’ll thank me later. 😉🫶“

“You guys are the best, delicious food and beautiful presentation 👍👍☺️☺️😋😋“

“The food is so so delicious and very authentic. The staff is wonderful and so friendly. Kondo is named after the chef and owner. He and his wife Kaori prepare the food and create a lovely ambiance. If you haven’t tried it you need to. Some of the best sushi in the neighborhood.“

“Best price with the best Omakase Sushi👍“

“Sushi yoshi was one of the only spots open before noon so we gave it a shot! Everything was fresh - exactly what you might want from the spicy rolls and the eel avocado was definitely our favorite. Don’t sleep on the Korean fried wings - the texture was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We were hoping for the spicy wings but got original instead I think - either way they were quality and delivery was fast.“

“The food is authentic. Their meat melts in your mouth! Oishii 😋😋😋“

“Wasn't table to take pics of my orders but already got take out here twice in two consecutive nights! If you're looking for affordable but good sushi, this is definitely the place. They have a promo any 3 rolls for $16.50 :) I was able to get my takeout within 10 of ordering. Great service too. Highly recommend this little gem!“

“5/25/24Visited with family today at 4pm. Everything was excellent! Lina made our day a very special one . Her service smile and personality was wonderful. The food was great!!! We must return and recommend her services.2023 I Wanted to just chill out after a hard day at work. It was the best atmosphere calm and relaxing. Everything was just what I needed. Service, Ambience, Food, Music and of course the Company. Thank you for a great night.“

“Discovered this amazing sushi spot through Google Maps! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly at a fair price. I especially enjoyed the special roll and shrimp dumplings. The service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend Sushi of Miso for dine-in or takeout if you’re nearby.“

“I was recommended to this place by my brother and it does not disappoint! The service was quick and respectful, the atmosphere of the restaurant was such a welcoming and delightful feeling. The food was of excellent quality with such beautiful planting.“

“It’s almost embarrassing how much I order from Kumo. Their teriyaki lunch platter is unbeatable pricewise and is so tasty. They know how to do tofu and salmon right and the rolls are always fresh. It’s a takeout spot so don’t plan to eat in. Food is ready quick and always hits the spot.“

“Best Japanese food so far I have in Jackson Height!“

“This was some of the best street food I’ve come across in NYC, from this restaurant’s food truck stand outside of the World Trade Center. The okonomiyaki tastes just like it does in Japan, and served in the same style - even with dancing fish flakes on top! Highly recommended for authentic Japanese food!
Friend trying it for the first time says: ‘very good medley of flavors, especially the pickled ginger on top’.“

“I went here for my birthday and the food was phenomenal. The chef was super friendly. The service was attentive while not being too pushy and asking customers if they want anything else. They even cater to toddlers as well and that's always a great plus. The bathrooms are tidy and the host was quick to assist us.“

“The environment of this restaurant is very good. The lady at the front desk took my order very carefully. The food is not only beautiful in appearance, but also tastes great. There are many choices of dishes and the price is not high. It is suitable for a try 👍“

“Great service. Fresh food“

“The owner is always super friendly and the food is good. We leave feeling full and the food is fairly priced!

The waitress usually offers us hot tea, on the house, which is very nice and helps in the cold weather.

If you can, go in person. Going in person here is such a more satisfying experience than over paying a delivery app with a bunch of fees. Great service. Great food. Great value. Can’t ask for much more!“

“I’m in from Miami for a week. My first night in I came in because of its reviews and distance from my hotel! All o can say is
EVERYTHING they cook and serve is 10/10✨✨. Fresh sushi and amazing flavor to all their foods.. today’s my 2ns time here. And will make it a must whenever back in NY. Amazing food guys!“

“Abi has been my go-to Japanese in Astoria for nearly 10 years. They have hands down, THE best veg udon soup I've ever had. My partner and i order it regularly along with any of their many incredible vegan rolls. I wish they would label everything that's vegan as vegan, because they have an honestly impressive amount of options, and it's literally ALL good. Tofu nuggets, sweet potato, pumpkin, oh my... Their haru maki rolls are also vegan, and absolutely delicious.

Their service is helpful and kind. They called to clarify the type of tofu I wanted to add, and when something I wanted was NOT vegan. May you live forever, Abi!“

“I love going here for dinner. When you walk in you are greeted with smiling faces and the atmosphere is always happy. You feel like family when you go in.“

“I highly recommend! The design and food is awesome.“

“This is a pretty decent sushi place. I got a platter and I was very satisfied with the sushi.

It's pretty expensive but it's about what I'd expect a platter that big to cost. It even comes with a free drink.

It's not the best sushi I've had, but it is not as bad as the other reviews would have me believe.“

“This is some of the best sushi I have ever had. Super fresh ingredients and the sushi so good I didn’t require dipping sauce. I highly recommend.“

“Delicious and fresh! Homey feel!“

“Food’s delicious and the staff very friendly“

“The friendliest servers, the tastiest most affordable food and the drinks are phenomenal. Love Maria and Joanna so much, they are the best around.😘❤❤🍸🍸🍝🥘“

“Shogun is great for kids! The food is great and the staff is always lovely and welcoming and super accommodating. I appreciate this place in the neighborhood so much! I always get the filet mignon hibachi and I get my daughter a side of noodles and/ or fried rice and she shares my meal. The portions are large, the table side chefs are friendly. The kids LOVE feeding the fish!“

“Good food and cheaper. Very nice staff“

“Authentic Omakase experience in Queens. A hidden gem among many who try to imitate it - fresh fish, experienced and eager staff, overall great experience.“

“Delicious food, awesome service! Plenty of street parking and right next to train station. Reasonably priced, well worth the money.
Took 1 star off regarding atmosphere because there was a bit of a smell when you first walk in and because there was only 1 bathroom which made for long lines at busy times.
But we really loved the food and people, it was great!“

“Parking: Parking lotService: I have never gotten my order messed up (I have ordered both in person and via doordash). Wait time for food/order is fast.Food: The teriyaki tastes good. Comes with white rice (can be replaced with noodles), steamed vegetables (brocolli, cabbage, carrot), and a protein. The sauce comes in a separate container attached to the lid of the box for you to pour.Atmosphere: Dont see any issues with the restaurant.Verdict: Great value (especially in NYC) for food that will fill you up.“

“A++ come here for teriyaki in this area“

“Food its great but there’s always an actitud when delivery, we’re paying for the food and giving tip it passed no more than a minute since the doorbell rang we live in the 3rd floor we can’t open the door the second the door rang we have to go down 3 floors he/she was complaining. We like the food, we will order again hope your costumer service improves!!!!!“