50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Smithtown

“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.“

“Everything is made to order and is crazy fresh and delicious! a hidden gem. A MUST try!“

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

“Its a good deal for what you get, but the food is not top notch, too salty, ramen milky, too much sugar in the sauces (like their trying to hide freshness), sushi is ok, hibatchi is ok, and you will get full when you leave. Service is good and fast, atmosphere is not bad. At the end lily liked it, so I cant really complain.“

“I have been eating their food, either sit down or take out, ever since I moved out to ronkonkoma from massapequa 14 years ago. And I have to admit, i got so lucky. Finding them. Their food is fantastic, and I have been eating Japanese for 26 years, i would know by now what is good.. They are the best ive ever had. And they are great people. 👍“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A True Hidden Gem
This place has become our absolute favorite sushi spot, and it's not hard to see why. Every single time we visit, the fish is incredibly fresh — you can truly taste the quality in every bite. Whether it's a classic roll or something more inventive, the freshness speaks for itself.
Rocky and Maggie make you feel like family the moment you walk in the door — that kind of warmth is rare and it makes all the difference. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the kind of spot where you instantly relax and settle in. It's clear that the owners pour their hearts into everything — from the food to the way they treat every guest. We keep coming back, and we'll keep coming back. Highly, highly recommend!“

“Excellent food, and service. I highly recommend if you like this type of Asian cuisine. Not much for dine in, so this is mostly for take out and delivery. I’ve never seen this place not busy, so what does that tell you. Five stars all day. Try their Gyoza if you end up going. It is the best.“

“plentiful variety and you can tell the food itself is great quality! the staff are welcoming and friendly. we went during father's day and there was a tiger mascot to great everyone which was a lot of fun. had a great experience and will come back again!“

“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!“

“I’ve been ordering from/going to Domo for 3 years now and they have been exceptional! Their food is always great, all of the staff are lovely, and it’s been my go to Sushi spot all the is time.

It’s a hidden gem that I cannot recommend highly enough!“

“Delish fresh real Japanese food and fabulous owners �“

“We did the Backyard Hibachi for my Mom’s 60th birthday. We had a BLAST! The chefs were on time, professional and entertaining. The food was fresh and delicious- everyone enjoyed the night and it was a great option for a back yard party. Highly recommend!“

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

“Nice quite place to enjoy great Company“

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

“Delicious! Juicy dumplings, pizza sushi - amazing. Very fresh, great service. 👍🏼“

“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“

“First time and it was excellent. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back.“

“Great little sushi place that's been at this location for years, a real local staple that's maintained great quality food at great prices that whole time. With a valid selection of special rolls, delicious tempura, and solid bento box options for take-out, you can't go wrong with Tokyo!“

“First time here. The waiter suggested an alternative meal and then made a substitution for my Bento Box. For its size, there is pleanty of seating including stools at the sushi bar. There is parking next door where they share space with a small mall.“

“This is THE place for great sushi and great service. The sushi is fresh, the fish is great, their avocado is ripe and the people are amazing. I travel 15 miles to get here and every time it's been great food and amazing service. Don't know why I've waited so long to write a review but I hope they get the recognition they deserve. I look forward to coming back every time.“

“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.“

“Everything thing was great !!! Food and service !!“

“Our favorite restaurant!!!“

“We ate at this Japanese restaurant in Oakdale because we had tickets for the CM Performing Arts Center and it was nearby. It was a lovely restaurant with excellent service, and the food was fine. I ordered hibachi and knew that it wouldn't be cooked in front of me, but it was very different from the hibachi I've experienced at Benihana, for example. Two friends got Bento boxes and thought they were excellent.“

“Best salmon sushi I've had in years! Large pieces of very fresh salmon. Also, the sesame chicken contains quite a lot of chicken as compared to other places where it's a lot of breading. Fried rice and fried dumplings both outstanding. Staff was very attentive. Nice atmosphere except for excessive noise from a nearby table of guests. Four adults brought three children from ages 4 to newborn, and occasionally you could hear the tablet entertaining the newborn play songs and make noises. It carried throughout the whole restaurant.“

“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.“

“Tasty food. Excellent service.“

“I have been eating their food, either sit down or take out, ever since I moved out to ronkonkoma from massapequa 14 years ago. And I have to admit, i got so lucky. Finding them. Their food is fantastic, and I have been eating Japanese for 26 years, i would know by now what is good.. They are the best ive ever had. And they are great people. 👍“

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

“I've ordered quite a few sushi roll party platters in my area and Mizu Ken exceeded my expectations! Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and delicious 👍 but I would love their shrimp tempura more if it was more crispy and made with slightly less breading“

“Great experience. The food was delicious, the sushi was fresh and tasty, the service was great and they don’t rush you! I would definitely go back soon!“

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

“Great food, friendly staff….“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“New owners, great food and service. Nice atmosphere.“

“They always do an outstanding job. The food, service and live music makes it a great evening“

“The food is good and nice atmosphere.“

“Always have such a nice experience with Little Tokyo, staff is kind and efficient! I've never had this fast of fast food in my life. Very sweet people, always come back to it :) They deal with rude customers very well and handle their business professionally despite dealing with very racist remarks from customers❤️“

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

“I have been to this restaurant more time than I could count. The past year or so of experiences I would say the food quality was ok and the service always made me feel rushed.

Last night we went there for my daughters birthday and had the best experience for as long as I could remember. The service at the table was excellent. The waitress was attentive and we didn’t have to search for her for drink refills. I did feel a tad rushed when asking for food order as soon as drink order but it was ok since the kids had a long day and wanted to eat.

The highlight of our night was the chef. He was outgoing, kept everyone engaged and made everyone laugh. The food was the best we have had in the longest. The food was cooked perfectly, the meat was cut to the perfect sizes and the flavor was incredible. When we left, my wife and I both said that we had the best time and food we have ever had. My only complaint is that they no longer give you soup and salad, you have to pick between one or the other. It was nice to get both with your meal, especially for how much the food costs. Enjoy.“

“1. Takoyaki was delicious. It was suppperrr hot and we got 4 medium sized pcs.
2. Yummy Yummy was so good. The tempura 🍤 was crunchy and flavorful. The ginger with it was so yummy definitely lived up to my expectations.
3.salmon teriyaki was also really good. The salmon was tender and the teriyaki sauce was a bit on the sweeter side to balance the fish flavor.
4. Any 3 roll - spicy tuna, eel Avacado, Shrimp Avocado all with soy paper WAS THE BOMB!!! OMGG the eel avocado had a sauce on it that was beyond yummy. The spicy tuna wasn't super spicy (low spicy level) but offered a slight kick. Finally, the shrimp avocado roll was light and good.
5. Mochi ice cream was nice at the end.

Overall, the service was great and the food was 10/10. The manager/sever James was super nice and understanding whenever we needed clarification. The food came out in a timely manner even when they wre prepping takeout orders.
I HIGHLY recommend if your hungry looking for a good bite.

100/10“

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Izumi Sushi is the best Sushi joint in Iowa.“

“good buffet in the afternoons“