50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Rockaway Park

“We love coming here. The service is always great. So is the food! Small and cozy. Conveniently located. It’s one of our favorites.“

“Wow 🤩 the food is delicious! Eat as much as I want for 35$ wow! Love the beef skewers! This is my first time in all I can eat and I love it! I came in with empty stomach and left with a full stomach! Don’t have to check the prices and eat as much as I can. I highly recommend this spot! If you are swimming by the beach and get hungry please head to this spot for an unforgettable experience! With all love! Thank you! Just PLEASE DONT ORDER EXTRA! Never order extra! It will be hard to finish.“

“Layout/atmosphere*Three tablesFood/drink*Boneless spare ribs with pork fried rice - solid; sauce was sweet, little too much overall (amount on the meat); no bean sprouts but scrambled egg in fried rice (preferred that)*Egg drop soup - good*Egg roll - good“

“I came here a friend and had 2 rolls (salmon and tuna), one sea urchin, and one wagyu single piece. All the food was incredible. Some of the best sushi I've had in my life. My friend had 2 vegetarian rolls, which both were delicious. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that enjoys higher quality sushi, especially at lunch since they have some discounted rolls.“

“WOW! My friend and I went today and had such a great experience! The staff were so friendly and kind, constantly checking in and chatting with us. The sushi was so delicious with new flavor combinations and the freshest ingredients. I have been to a few other Omakase restaurants in the city and this is definitely going up there on my list. I will DEFINITELY be back.“

“Wowoww 🥹🎀💗 the food was SO delicious I genuinely almost cried 😭✨ The salmon & tuna avocado were absolute perfection, and the gyozaaaaa 🥟💞 literally obsessed. And the butterfly pea yuzu lemonade?? So pretty and refreshing 🦋🍋💙 Everything was perfect 🩵🩵🩵 already dreaming about ordering from tora 🎀✨“

“A lot of good things about this place such as decor and our chef. Loved how he actually cares about each piece he makes and has such a pleasant mannerism (tho the overall vibe of the service was awkward and slightly cold in the beginning). We liked a lot of the pieces: quite fresh and diverse altho some of them taste Americanized and heavier (the truffle and the heavier sauce applied, for example). The service improved along the way tho. And the restroom can def be a bit more aligned with the decor outside.“

“Love Konban so we had to come try their new restaurant in Williamsburg. The backyard area is so cute and airy, and every dish had a unique flavor. The scallops and gomtang were standouts. They also have a beautifully crafted selection of mocktails. We’ll certainly be back to try everything else on the menu.“

“One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, it’s just a phenomenal and special place. Each dish was delicious, fun, and inventive. Watching the chefs work was entertaining and the service was top tier. Highly recommend spending the effort and time to reserve one of their sittings. Again, a truly special place and one of the best restaurants in not just NYC, but in the country.“

“We just happened upon this omakase place as we were checking out the store next to it and I am glad we found it! You won’t find your usual omakase course here. The staff at nozomi (Max, Carlos, Jay and the rest of the staff) seek to give a different omakase experience and in my opinion have definitely come up with unique combinations that I have not seen at other omakase courses! From their yellowtail with vietnamese chimichurri to their pana cotta they have thought up of some delicious combinations! Definitely looking to come back again!“

“Excellent Sushi ! Would highly recommend. Only wished they had Saki.“

“Traveled from out of town to see a friend but also maybe mostly to eat the spicy chicken katsu that I’ve dreamt of since Mini Mart/Mama Yoshi’s used to be a pop up at All Night Skate and we would go sit outside in the cold and enjoy the food and a cocktail. Moved out of reach in 2022 and my life has not been complete without the sandwhich I’ve evangelized across several countries and continents. Thankfully as spicy or at least close to as spicy as it has always been. Thanks for keeping the quality and quantity the same and the prices really much closer than I expected. And sick merch per usual.“

“A very interesting menu. Great food and service. A must for every local and tourist.“

“Mr sushi always treats us so well. Excellent white fish complimentary which is a lovely way to begin this exquisitely delicious culinary experience. The staff is sensationally kind and the music just tops it off so well. I would reccomend anyone to come here.“

“Expensive but it’s new York us cali people one order two pieces in NY one order one piece totally sucks“

“Lezzetli 👍 Güler yüzlü servis“

“อาหารอร่อย สะอาด การบริการดี รวดเร็ว“

“Brooklyn native but just moved into this area with my man, so we had to check this place out. Stopped in mid-day for food and drinks and it did not disappoint!

We ordered karaage, hamachi crudo, a roll, shishito peppers, brussel sprouts, scallop ceviche, and the spicy salmon crispy rice. Everything hittt

Had some unfiltered sake and a cocktail.
And Mikey behind the bar was amazing, super attentive, made excellent recommendations, and took care of us the whole time. One of the best food and service experiences we’ve had in Brooklyn.

New neighborhood spot unlocked. We’ll be back.“

“This place is a must-go when you visit NYC! The atmosphere is beautiful and peaceful, and the hands-on sushi experience makes it so much fun. You get to create your own hand rolls and experiment with different flavors and seasonings. It’s such a unique and delicious experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great service, the food is such a great value when you go for happy hour, but even normal price hand roll set is a good deal. Very tasty sashimi, my favorite were the salmon roll and yellowtail hand roll.
The cold sake was very good for the price.
Server was friendly and attentive.
Would definitely come back!“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“The atmosphere and the service were genuinely incredible! The Martini was also quite special. The food, unfortunately, fell a bit short for us. The sauces that accompanied many of the dishes ended up overpowering the flavors rather than complementing them. The Kabocha was a table favorite. I’m sure I’ll come back for the drinks, though.“

“Can’t believe I walked by this spot so many times and didn’t go in until now. Cute and cozy, really extensive menu. Food was amazing and came out fast. The pork curry & rice is so good! Will definitely be back for more.“

“Esta delicioso la comida ramen“

“Place is cozy food is great healthy choices🥙🥗🥘🍣“

“This is a great restaurant and I highly recommend eating here“

“We celebrated my sons 12 to bday with 5 of his friends and the experience was amazing, food was off the chain.
Service by Victoria was top notch, she was kind patient and helped us order with grace.
Would love to come back again!“

“I really enjoyed the tasting menu here and the amazing service really made it a wonderful experience. My favorites were the chawanmushi that had such a soft texture and was very comforting. Firefly squid had excellent texture and was a satisfying bite. Little neck clam soup with the meatball was subtle in flavor but the meatball was very interesting with perfectly cooked clams inside. I also really enjoyed the sashimi, fried fish, abalone and the stingray cheeks. The chef put in a lot of attention to detail and it really reflected that in how well balanced everything tasted and was presented. Service was excellent and the server explained everything and was attentive.

We were here for a Sunday dinner and I was surprised we were the only party here at 6pm. This place is so good and really needs to be discovered by more people! Their menu changes monthly so I'm looking forward to coming back again!“

“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 food. Very diverse menu. We were shocked that even the french fries and edamame were prepared so flavorfully! Sake was incredible and worth buying the bottle. Presentation of my entree was super fancy. Service was 5 stars. Super attentive and friendly. What a great place to get lunch!“

“Must have walked by this sushi spot a dozen times—we finally stopped in for quick lunch. Service and atmosphere were great, but the sushi should be the star of the show. I would recommend this spot for quick bites or take out. But for the price—very fair.“

“We tried 5 different rolls and each tasted great. The sushi was really fresh and filling! The presentation was beautiful.

The peach fruit tea was my favorite, large cup and not too sweet.

I will definitely be back.“

“Great food very good service“

“Some of the best ramen we've ever had. Wish we could have tried them all!! Fantastic.“

“Shota is as close to dining in Tokyo as you may find in New York. An absolute dream experience with every detail perfectly tailored to your needs. We recently attended the 3 year anniversary of this Michelin star restaurant and could not have enjoyed a meal more. While it is definitely a bank breaker for most, this is one of New York’s most delicious restaurants accompanied by some of the finest service you’ll find in the city. If budget allows, always go with the sake pairing. It’s a game changer. Love the team here so very much. They treat you like family every visit.“

“Best Omakase I’ve ever had 😊“

“Hi,

I previous left a comment about the ribeye in my ribeye pho being raw. I apologize for that comment as I had not realized at the time that is how it would typically be served. I felt my review needed to be updated after learning that info. My pho was delicious! Just a good refreshing noodle soup. Will be trying their other items soon“

“Small cozy spot with a relaxed atmosphere. You order at the bar and the service is quick and friendly. No alcohol, but the focus is clearly on the food. The menu is small but thoughtfully put together, and everything feels fresh. The handroll sushi is especially great and definitely worth trying. A nice casual place to stop by when you want quality sushi without the fuss.“

“The food is amazingly delicious. The staff is so friendly. I am totally going back“

“Cool concept. They use QR codes for ordering and paying but this is probably the only place I found this feature to be very helpful. It was great to see the menu items on the website and I went with a few people so we were all able to pay for our own meal. I was also able to easily order more.

The only thing I’d say is that the eel appetizer looks larger online than the one I got. It tasted great, just was very small.“

“Had the best steak.. very tasty!“

“The food was really good but be prepared for an interesting experience. The whole experience was strange. Not good or totally bad. Otherwise we would have walked out but the vibes and the way they ran the place was strange. It could have been the specific day i mean the ac wasn’t working so that’s not their fault or a usual occurrence. However I felt like I was in Europe with the water situation. I’ve never been served cold green tea like it was wine it’s not a negative. They don’t have WiFi so be prepared for that. Then there was the transition for dinner. We came between lunch and dinner so they changed the lighting in the middle of the meal. I don’t mind a little dramatic lighting to set the mood infact I actually love romantic lighting. However there’s a difference between romantic lighting and darkness. If a manager is reading this I recommend getting better table lighting if you are going to turn the lights that low. They also don’t allow outside drinks. We were all going to get cocktails before but we’re kind of put out by not being allowed to bring the lattes inside.

It’s good but If you don’t want strange just go to house of tsukemen instead for better ramen or tsukemen“

“My friends and I love this restaurant so much! The food is always delicious and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. I love the casual atmosphere. It’s great for meeting friends and for families as well. Can be busy at times so grab a drink at Sharlene’s while you wait!“

“Service is also very good, very patient attitude is also very good, we eat after also sent us ice cream really very nice“

“It was very tasty , the sushi was very good and delicious also the Japanese soda was amazing .“

“Sok. Nothing remarkable but it passes the bar. The unagi don (eel dish) was more or less. But it lacked the grilled, caramelized taste of good unagi don (eel that’s been caramelized and crisped with a flamer, they skipped this step). The sushi was good, decent, but not wow. Kinda generic and expensive for what it is. No sushi roll specials. It feels like it’s trying to be “everything to everybody,” and a lil bit misses the mark for this. Service was immaculate though, very fast and friendly, hence why I am being generous with the stars (4 stars not 3)“

“Food is amazing every time“

“Big portion and delicious onigiri and the yakisoba was fire as well. Very chill vibes in the inside, people were studying and doing work, and there’s a nice outdoor patio as well. Staff were also very friendly and kind. Will definitely be coming back again!“

“Another amazing dinner from Katsuno. Our favorite authentic Japanese restaurant in NYC came through for us once again, this time with take-out. Tonight we had the Tuna Avocado Salad, Nigiri Sushi, Pork Hirekatsu, and Tempura Udon. All served with a refreshing can of Funaguchi Kikusui Sake. Everything was fresh and delicious as always and served curbside in a safe no contact manner. Thank you Katsuno!“

“Caught a live tuna cutting show today 🐟🔪 This tuna was massive — around 350 lbs. Watching the chef break it down right in front of you was such a show before the meal even started.

Then the taste test… the tuna literally melted in my mouth. You could tell it was fresh off the cut — sweet, clean, zero fishiness.

If you’re in the area, this one’s worth it, especially if you’re into quality sashimi/tuna. Absolutely worth the hype ✨“