50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Woodside

“Calamari is excellent! They have many sushi variations!! All made professionally! The hot saki is always satisfying!!“

“Good food and cheaper. Very nice staff“

“The owners are super welcoming. The food was delicious. Nice place to have in the neighborhood.“

“I really enjoyed my visit to this milk tea shop. The drinks are rich in flavor, perfectly balanced, and taste very refreshing. The staff are polite and gentle, making the whole experience feel very welcoming. I was also impressed by how quickly my order was prepared — I didn’t have to wait long at all. Overall, it’s a place where you can enjoy both great milk tea and warm service.“

“Chicken wings, shrimp egg roll, moogoo gal pan, chicken nuggets, steamed chicken dumplings. Chinese food that’s not overly greasy shrimp egg roll you can taste the mustard homemade. General tso’s the best get large size. Nothing overly salty. I appreciate mom and pop shops still cooking like this not too much msg.“

“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.“

“The best homemade udon in town , strongly recommended“

“Excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere 👍👍“

“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.“

“This is such a cute place and the food was delicious! I came here for dinner with a friend and I got the Crispy and Spicy Sesame Chicken Donburi which was divine. The decor inside is super cute and cozy plus the service is excellent — they were so welcoming and efficient. Didn’t try the ramen this time but my friend did and it looked amazing. I will absolutely be coming back so maybe next time! Anyways, definitely recommend if you’re in the area“

“Second to none! The ingredients are fresh and chef skills are world class.“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“Lingo was the perfect choice for a special celebration. I brought my daughter here and the night was great. It’s a beautiful space, genuinely warm and personable staff, and excellent Japanese-inflected food with a creative twist.

We did have one miss: the ribs were too fatty for our taste. But here's where Lingo service stepped in. Without any fuss, they took the dish off the bill and were so gracious about it. That kind of hospitality is rare and says a lot about how they run their restaurant.

Everything else was delicious and the vibe was just right for a celebratory dinner. I'll absolutely be back.“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“First omakase experience and it was amazing 💖 my friends and I did the “endless series” omakase. Tbh it was already a lot of food, so by the end of it, we barely asked for additional sushi 😅 service was friendly and welcoming. The sushi was DELICIOUS (I am still dreaming of all the buttery fish we had). All the seafood was fresh and clean. Can’t wait to come back!“

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

“Lovely food lovely variety of japanees food“

“Good food and good service 👍“

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

“Was very good meat and the atmosphere nice .“

“Great Service and the foods was delicious. Will come back here again.“

“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.“

“Best omakase I’ve ever had in my life and we’ve had omakase all over across the country!

We only did the 12 course and regretted not doing the 17. We came for lunch at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was empty! Not many places open for lunch so I appreciated that they have lunch service. They also gave us some mochi for dessert to celebrate our honeymoon.

I’ll always recommend this spot and plan to visit every time I’m in New York.“

“Mikado Sushi has become one of my go-to lunch sushi spots. The sushi is always fresh and consistently good, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

I especially appreciated their service on one occasion when I accidentally placed my order at a different Mikado location. The staff went out of their way to communicate with the other location and helped remake my order for me. They handled the situation so smoothly and were very accommodating throughout.

Great food, great consistency, and genuinely excellent service. Highly recommend!“

“Phenomenal food exceeded by even better service and hospitality. We've been to their sister restaurant Konban and this spot is just as good if not better.

Music was dialed in for the Brooklyn crowd. Request the back patio for a cozy vibe.

We got the crudo, pork loin, mandu, scallop, and ramen and each was a hit in their own way. Really loved the mandu for being equally Korean and Japanese stylistically (the tuile is very clever!), and the scallop was the best I've had in a long, long time.

Shoutout to our server Cheer and the rest of the Konya team for the great experience!“

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“Wonderful and friendly staff. Delish food.“

“Had an exceptional meal at Luya. The service, food and vibe were awesome and made two adults and a month old baby feel extremely welcome. Would recommend to anybody looking for date night or simply seeking really great quality sushi and omakase in the neighborhood. Their cocktails and drink menu are stellar and worthy of their own positive comment.“

“Warm staff and delicious classic Japanese sushi.

The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned.

Might be the best spot in the Hudson yard area, and the locals seem to know it based on the take out order rate. Everything was delicious and efficient. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Randomly decided to dine here before a show at Webster Hall. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. Teppen gyoza, kimchi beef fried rice, dynamite roll, and mango martini. Definitely plan on returning.“

“My favorite omakase place in the city that I have been to the most often. Not crazy fancy, but the fish selection and quality just special enough that it’s not a commodity either. I also appreciate the approachable selection of sake. Perfect omakase bar for a quarterly visit :-)

Chef and hosts are all very nice and kind to share stories and experiences.“

“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.“

“Amazing music, service, and food—every single time. Ridgewood staple in my books, and should be in yours too. So fast and easy, but great vibes every time. I recommend the love boat because the sashimi is so fresh. Oh, and price is great too. LOVE.“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“Wonderful experience!!! Kitchen staff were so knowledgeable, personable and kind. Accommodating of allergies and preferences, explained each dish, answered all our silly food science questions. Overall really lovely experience and very delicious and unique omakase experience!“

“Ordered a sushi sampler and enjoyed trying several different pieces. The salmon had a mild flavor, the tuna was firmer, and the scallop had a slightly sweet taste. The variety made the meal interesting, and the portions were enough for a satisfying lunch“

“We went to Shogun Omakase in New York yesterday for lunch. My son loves sushi and it was his birthday present (our first time experiencing Omakase). We were blown away! Seriously the best sushi experience (and to be honest, one of our top restaurant experiences) ever. Chef Ryan was an amazing chef and artist, and provided top notch customer service. We highly recommend Chef Ryan and Shogun Omakase to anyone who loves sushi and appreciates fine cuisine. ❤️🎉“

“This place is hands down one of the best meals I’ve had living in NYC, and I’ve been here for the better part of 15 years. Everyone working, the chefs, wait staff, next level. Food was authentic and insanely tasty. It’s not a cheap meal but it’s definitely worth it. Will be coming back once my wallet recovers (:“

“This was the coolest and most unique dining experience I’ve ever had. It was also the most expensive I’ve ever done, but by the end I was convinced it was worth every penny and they could be charging a lot more and it’d still be worth it.

I went for my partners birthday and two others were celebrating their birthday and the dessert course (which was insane how good it was) had a candle and they brought little cocktails to everyone and we all cheered to the birthday people by name.

We got the alcohol beverage pairing which I highly recommend. First cocktail is shown here and then a few more of the glasses.

Service was impeccable and genuine. Especially Kiyomi (guessing on spelling), her warmth and kind banter put us at ease and we were talking about her all night.

Truly a special place. Plus the mission is so great!“

“Crazy that I never reviewed this spot! One of my favorite places in the Stuy, great staff, good food, and perfect cocktails. One of the only spots out here that has my favorite Gin -- there's something for everyone here, would definitely recommend.“

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fushimi Restaurant! The food was delicious, from the appetizers we ordered to our main course. Each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. What truly made our visit exceptional was the incredible service provided by our waitress, Ohmie. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Her warm demeanor and professionalism truly elevated our dining experience. We strongly recommend Fushimi Restaurant, especially because of the outstanding service we received from Ohmie. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“We ordered the Duck Shio Soba and Salmon Ikura Soba. The food was overall good. Wished the Duck Shio was sent out hotter as it arrived lukewarm and took quite some time to come out. The Salmon Ikura Soba on the other hand was great and tasted fresh.

Service was alright. I don’t think our server realized we were waiting over 30 minutes for our food. The overall cost was also a bit steep.“

“Perfect Food, Great Service, Nice Atmosphere“

“The atmosphere is extremely warm and welcoming , it’s a really nice place to come to when the weather is cool. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is also really delicious, me and my boyfriend had the ramen and we both really enjoyed it. 10/10 will definitely be coming back.“

“Great Sushi, absolutely fantastic, well done guys.“

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

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“