39 Best Japanese Restaurants near Smithtown

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

“EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE!“

“I'm really glad I found this sushi place near me. As far as sushi is concerned what would you be looking for? Cleanliness certainly, unique and traditional sushi rolls, and friendly service. Wild Ginger does hit those marks. If your in the area, live nearby, I'd say give this a go. I was super happy with our waitress who was really helpful and really nice.“

“Freshness of the food and presentation“

“This place is the best hibachi restaurant my family and I have ever gone too. The manager Chris and chef Jason are amazing! Everytime we go there they remember us and our kids and always greet us with smiles. Chef Jason remembering our little ones name, makes her feel so special. They literally have the best food and drinks. Would recommend this place to everyone.Kid-friendliness: They keep the kids engaged during the whole cooking show and even make them balloon animals at the end!“

“To start off the yummy journey, arriving to the area and doesn't need to be fancy. The food is where it's at, when the second brain tummy is satisfy with great delicious goodness, we live much better in so many ways. Part of life itself. Craft on my friend.“

“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.“

“Great food and hosts ! Never had a bad meal or experience here or at their place or previous location!“

“Highly recommend- go check it out!“

“I recently moved to the area and I'm so happy to have found Domo Sushi to satisfy my sushi cravings. Not only is the food fresh, super tasty, and affordable, but the staff are outstanding. Shelly usually seats me, and she always has smile that's warm and inviting. She is also very attentive and efficient in her work. One of the chefs decorated my plate beautifully on a rainy afternoon and it really made me feel special. They go above and beyond to make your experience memorable. Thank you Domo Sushi staff, you are my favorite place to visit when I have sushi needs. ?♥️“

“Kira Sushi is a gem! The yellowtail jalapeño is an absolute must-try, bursting with flavor and freshness. And what's a visit to Kira without indulging in a sake bomb? It's practically a rite of passage! With impeccable service and an inviting ambiance, Kira Sushi earns a well-deserved recommendation. A culinary experience not to be missed!“

“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!!!“

“We were looking for somewhere to eat dinner on Christmas Eve and came across Sumou. The rolls tasted fresh and were great quality.Inside was nicely dim and there's two dining areas, one for hibachi which we will be back for!Service was excellent, yelp check-ins even got me a free glass of house wine! The rolls were beautifully made, and came out super fast.Pricing was perfect for a sushi restaurant, $8-$18 a roll and the appetizers were in the same range.“

“An elevated dining experience that allows you to enjoy a well seasoned meal in a relaxing atmosphere. There is a main entrance as well as entry from within the mall next to Johnston and Murphy store (the wing of the mall where The Apple Store is). The servers are pleasant and polite. Service is very prompt even when it is quite crowded. This place can be great for birthday group events, date night, early dinners, late dinners, light dinners, brunch, bros night out, girls night out, business lunches and dinners can be done here as well. When dining, patrons love to recommend dishes on their way out and that is wonderful to know that you would enjoy the exchange of tasty food in a relaxing vibe. Have fun!“

“This place is almost perfect, food was worth its price and the kindest staff I’ve seen. The food was top notch, and service was great. One example is when I dropped my chopsticks, they immediately came out with a new one. This place has Korean food as well.“

“It's a nice family owned place. It is the go-to lunch Japanese place for everyone in my department.Dietary restrictions: They accommodated my dietary restrictions. I would recommend being knowledgeable about your restrictions because they are knowledgeable about what they serve.“

“We wanted to go to kodabuki but they were closed , we looked on yelp and found this gem im so happy we went here it was absolutely fantastic !! We were fortunate enough to get the happy hour menu as well as the regular menu and it was all delicious, everything down to the green tea was unbelievable and the service was spectacular, can't wait to go back“

“As a foodie who frequent NYC for sushi, I can genuinely say that this place has one of the freshest fish. The price is also very good for the food and service you get. We got the toro carpaccio (highly recommend), salmon tortilla (also really delicious) and for entree we got the salmon Don, rainbow Naruto and crazy salmon. Everything was delicious.“

“This was our first time coming. It’s a bit out of the way for us but totally worth the drive. The prices are great and the service is prompt and friendly. We had two appetizers. The edamame and the calamari. Both were delicious. My husband had kimchi soup and I had miso soup. We both got salads with the meal. My husband had shrimp teriyaki and I had a bento box with shrimp teriyaki, California rolls and shumai. Both meals came with white rice. The meal was fantastic. I had plumb wine and my husband had a beer. We have leftovers for lunch tomorrow ?. We highly recommend this restaurant. It also has a lunch menu but we were there for an early dinner.Parking: There is plenty of parking. I believe there were two handicapped spots and a ramp.“

“First time here and the food was delicious. Hot and sour soup was light and tasty. We chose the all you can eat which includes, soup, salad, appetizers, sushi, rice, noodle dishes, variety of meat, fish, vegetables. The servings are generous and the food is delicious. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The atmosphere was authentic and the staff are extremely attentive and helpful.“

“Ordered take out for our first visit to Mugi. Excellent customer service. Dinner for 3 was reasonably priced, with tax $62.00. I forgot to take pictures before serving our dinner, was so excited to enjoy it! Bento box teriyaki chicken was well prepared, large serving and included tempura! I ordered sushi: eel avocado roll and spicy tuna roll. Very well prepared, even flavors in each bite, fresh. Reasonably priced. Our birthday boy son who selected Japanese dinner ordered tonkatsu, that was also well prepared. I will def go back to try specialty rolls. Only 4 stars for 2 reasons, 1. the salads served with bento box and tonkatsu combined did not equal the amount of one lettuce leaf. They were so small that 1 tsp of dressing was too much. 2. half of the flimsy plastic lids that covered our aluminum food containers were broken. We had 10 containers. That's a lot of broken lids. It was disappointing. Better packaging is warranted that can withstand the heat of the food and then being stacked in a take out bag. That having been said, the quality of the food is worth visiting Mugi again. I will try dine in for sure.“

“Came here on a casual night drive and by dinner time we didn't know where to stop to eat. We were driving on the 27A and looking for places for dinner and we came across this place with very good ratings. Food is very good and well made. The Miso soup was not overly salted as some other Japanese places I've been. The décor is very typical of Japanese as it has these semi private booths which I have never seen before in any Japanese restaurants. Really liked this place and service was attentive. Even though it's a bit far from where I live I will def stop by when I am near this establishment.“

“I love Hana's. I have been going here for over 20 years. It's a hidden treasure. My favorites are the Godzilla & the Hana Wings. Along with the Jimmy roll or any of the sushi. It is always fresh and great tasting. Many to choose from. The hot stone Bibim Bab delish! Just FYI - they don't open until 4 pm. Check the website. Parking is by Grumpy Jack's & you walk a very short path to Hana's. It won't stop you from going. ????“

“Love owner Johnny make you feel like family. Food is always Amazing and a huge variety and seasonal changes to menu not other places always the same and boring. I would highly recommend and say hello to Johnny and tell him big Joe says hello.Vegetarian options: Rolls, and they will make whatever you want just ask.Parking: Never had a problem finding a spot.Kid-friendliness: Very kids friendly. owner Johnny gives kids a toy. My daughter loved it.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes all ground level. I have seen a few people in wheelchair there.“

“I'd been rather dismayed at most of the local restaurants around Huntington and East Northport, coming from LA and NYC. But then we ate at Aki, newly relocated from their previous location on Jericho Turnpike. I'd have to say this is some of the best Sushi I've ever eaten. The Jericho roll was a spectacular taste sensation far surpassing anything I've been served at the places sushi fanatics have dragged me to around LA and NYC. Nobu ain't got nothing on this place - and the prices were unbelievably affordable.“

“Came up saying I visited a year ago. I’ve actually visited several times since the latest being January 7, 2024. Love their food and there is plenty of it. Hibachi is so fresh and delicious and the gentleman cooking. It was a complete entertainer.“

“Straight out of Japan. Intimate with simple Japanese decor. Welcoming and proficient as a sushi house must be. We had a Sushi/ Sashimi dinner and a few rolls. Delicious. But no cucumber in the California rolls was disappointing. Rice was delicious too. So important. Reasonably priced. Don’t miss this if you love Japanese cuisine.“

“One of my go-to sushi spots for a few reasons. The price is a huge driving factor, especially in this economy sheesh! I'll keep it brief though, this sushi spot is right off the service road on the I-27. It may look a bit awkward on the inside because they share the location with a chinese take-out spot so both establishments are essentially connected at the hip. I love their lunch special here: Any 3 classic rolls & either soup, salad, or soda for under $15. They stuff these rolls too so I can never finish my meal in one sitting. I will say you pay for what you get however, this sushi is tasty but it definitely isn't the best sushi available. It is the most convenient and affordable though and for those reasons I will continue coming here when I need a quick sushi fix.“

“sushi was very fresh. eel was delicious. poke bowl amazing. small restaurant, reservations recommended.“

“We have had a couple of our regular haunts for sushi, and had a menu from the mail from Mizu, so we ordered to-go. The selection was better than many of the surrounding sushi joints in nearby towns, and it the rolls were better overall. Prices were a bit less, but it also helps that they give a 10% discount for online ordering. And, online they also gave a free appetizer if you were over $50. The garlic roll was interesting, and unique, and the menu has a decent number of non-tempura (fried) cooked rolls which is a nice change also. Inside the restaurant there was only a couple of tables, so they probably do most business to-go.“

“This restaurant lives up to its name with congratulations and longevity. The fish is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. Every dish is cooked just right without anything to complain about. Try the bento box, sashimi or omakase, and unadorned at lunch. Their prices are reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and well they cook everything. To top it off, service is helpful, friendly, and fast. Parking is ample in the lot and there are stores in the strip mall to hang around if there is a line. We'll be back for sure given it's so hard to find a place this yummy at a deal too!“

“I got a paper in the mail saying this place was opening, my wife and I are sushi lovers and decided to give it a try, I can confidently say that this is THE BEST sushi place I have been. The food is just amazing (try crazy dragon roll and rainbow roll) the plating is creative and different every time, they have a lot of sake and drink options. All you can it is totally worth it, they serve small sizes so you can try different options so make sure to order at least 3 options in your first round. I wish I remember my server's name, he was attentive and nice.“

“An undefeatable classic, the Chicken Teriyaki is food of the Gods and is hard to beat. Try as you may to replicate it at home, it won't taste as good as it does here at Little Tokyo, formerly known as Sarku Japan. This even beats out other malls with similar stores. The beef teriyaki is not as good, but interesting for a change. There can be a bit of a language barrier if you're asking for something odd or in the wrong fashion (I still recall years ago having a manager legit confused and annoyed with me that I referred to "beef" as "steak") But once you know how to order, it's a smooth, systemic process. The new young lady there over the past few years has been pretty solid with the ordering process as well. The secret is asking for that extra dollop of sauce at the end. Little Tokyo - Ichiban!“

“After reading the reviews, I was a bit surprised at the negativity. The AYCE is truly AYCE and the food arrives promptly. The staff are very friendly and check on you frequently.For the price, the selection is very good and the sushi is fresh. Furthermore, they don't overload you on rice like some AYCE sushi places do. Obviously it is not going to be Michelin or quality, but every dish was beyond palatable and you definitely get your moneys worth! I would say the AYCE is a must try in the SB area.“

“I love the food at Wild ginger. Tonight I order the crunchy salmon roll, hibachi fried rice shrimp and a sex on the beach. The drink wasn't the best but it wasn't bad either there not really known for their drinks. The service was pretty good and efficient. The restaurant isn't super big but it accommodates everyone. I also like the atmosphere in the restaurant.“

“I got this restaurant recommendation from my Google searches . Their sushi was very very good, the waiter made some recommendations which I took to heart cuz obviously you knew what he was talking about cuz the sushi was excellent. Excellent. Well prepared and came out in a timely manner. Highly recommend this location. Hopefully I get back to this area as a travel and visit and dine here again“

“This place was so nice! I’d recommend going on a not so busy day, the service would have been much better. We walked in and everyone was running around like a headless chicken. But the food was amazing highly recommend the sushi! Everything is Halal which is so nice!Dietary restrictions: Fully HALAL ❤️? Alhumdulilah including steak ?! So good!“

“We were looking for lunch and came across this Asian fusion restaurant. There is street parking available as well as a small parking lot behind it. There is a 2 page lunch menu and plenty to choose from. All the dishes we ordered were very good. We shared a sushi lunch order as an appetizer. Portions were generous and the hot dishes were tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. The decor was very nice. Will dine there again next time we're in town.“

“This is my favorite place to go for Sushi Happy Hour. There are comparatively more discounted sushi, sashimi and other menu selections than any other sushi restaurant that I know of on the Island. Yelp check-ins get free Edamame or Shishito Peppers. The drinks are potent, the crowd is eclectic, and the owner is sociable and outgoing. I highly recommend.“