I didn’t appreciate Japanese food until college. My roommate, a Japanese-American guy from Los Angeles who arrived with his own rice cooker, introduced me to Sushi, and to the classic food movie, Tampopo. If I’m remembering college correctly, I think he also perfected my chopsticks technique. Since then, I’ve eaten my fair share of spicy tuna rolls, Udon, and Gyoza. When I first visited Japan a few years ago,
Sushi @ Tsukiji Market in Tokyo
I glimpsed the incredible variety and complexity of Japanese cuisine, and enjoyed one of the best meals I’ve had anywhere – Omakase at a sushi stall in the Tokyo fish market (Tsukiji).
Here at home, we are big Iron Chef fans (Morimoto rules!) and the kids love sushi. No complaints when I say were trying another Jersey Japanese place. There are plenty of sushi spots in the Garden State. I’m hoping to find more quality ramen and katsu shops.
Did I miss your favorite Japanese? Share yours. I’ll add the most popular to the list, and to the map.
Pork Ramen @ Mitsuwa Marketplace - Edgewater, NJ
My Favorites
- Mitsuwa Marketplace, Edgewater
- Taka Sushi, Summit
- Daimatsu, Mountainside
Worth a Visit
- Midori, Denville
- Monster Sushi, Summit
- Sushi Lounge, Morristown, Hoboken, Totowa
- Yutaka Hibachi & Steakhouse, Somerville
On My List to Try
- Aikou, Flemington
- Aki Sushi, Port Monmouth
- Ajihei, Princeton
- Edo, New Brunswick
- Flirt Sushi Lounge, Allendale
- Fuji Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Dayton
Daimatsu - Mountainside, NJ
- Fu Sha Sushi Bar, Parsippany
- Ichiban, Edison
- Ikko, Brick
- Jo Sho, Somerset
- Konbu, Englishtown
- Kyoto Hibachi Steakhouse, Englishtown
- Masa Sushi & Grill, Allendale
- Midori Sushi, Highland Park
- Mizu Sushi, Cranford
- Momoya, Bloomfield
- Mr. Pi’s, Metuchen
- Nikko, Whippany
- Nizi Sushi, Rutherford
- Nobi, Toms River
- Ota-ya, Lambertville
- Oyako Tso, Freehold
- Sagami, Collingswood
- Shumi, Somerville
- Sushi by Kazu, Howell
- Sushi O Asian Bistro, Edison
- Taka, Asbury Park
- Tsukasa Restaurant, Bordentown
- Wasabi Asian Plates & Sushi Bar, Somerville
- Yuki Sushi, Montvale
Links
Soft Shell Crab Roll @ Daimatsu - Mountainside, NJ
Best Sushi in Monmouth County?
Best Sushi in Northern NJ
Is there any Good Sushi?
meade
on Feb 9th, 2011
@ 4:42 pm:
Ikko in Brick has the best sushi I have ever eaten. They are constantly updating the menu and many of the chefs take continuing education courses at New York’s finest schools. They’re is hardly a wait and the service is always pleasant. New Jersey Monthly Magazine rated them best sushi. Many of the sushi chefs throw private parties for celebrities. Highly recommended. I have eaten at Taka Sushi in Summit and it is not even close. Ikko is way better. Highly recommednded
Anthony
on Feb 10th, 2011
@ 9:13 am:
Thanks, Meade. I added Ikko to my list of places to try.
EatsandSeats
on Jun 28th, 2011
@ 12:05 pm:
Check out Fuji in Haddonfield, NJ you wont be sorry!
gina
on Jul 19th, 2011
@ 1:13 pm:
Mr. Pi’s is good but try Sushi-O on route 1 across from skylark diner…yummy.
Anthony
on Jul 20th, 2011
@ 8:30 pm:
Thanks for the tip, Gina.
Michelle
on Aug 25th, 2011
@ 9:29 am:
Mizu Sushi just opened in Cranford a few months ago and it’s the best I’ve had in NJ. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area.
Anthony
on Sep 11th, 2011
@ 4:24 pm:
Just added Mizu to my list of places to try. Thanks!