This restaurant is so good and affordable. We went on the weekend during dinner time and even though it was busy it was not overcrowded. The waitress still gave us plenty of attention and met all of our needs. The food is good and simple. You come here and know exactly what you are getting. We got a couple of plates for variety. We also ordered the mango roll, which was on special that night. Everything was delicious and this is maybe my third or so time here. The restaurant is not too loud, and definitely busy with people picking up orders and coming in and out. You should definitely check this out for lunch or dinner in Jackson Heights. read more

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I was craving sushi in Jackson Heights and remember seeing this place. So my friend and I walked in ready to eat some fish! Food: 4/5 I was happily surprised by diverse amount of fish that they offer! Though I ended up getting a pretty basic assortment of sushi. But, it was quite good and fresh. This place is clearly a family friendly place which made the vibes even more homey. We were able to spend below $100 for two which would make anyone's night. Service: 5/5 The staff here is so kind. They took our order promptly and were incredibly accommodating of my dietary restrictions. I even ordered something to get last minute it and come out swiftly. All in all, I am excited to go back when I back in the neighborhood. read more

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So, my wife and I went to Happy Kitchen, and it's basically like that cozy friend's house where you know the food is going to be good, but you're not sure how it'll blow your mind. Spoiler alert: it didn't blow my mind, but it was solid. The sushi was fresh, the rolls were delicious, and the salmon teriyaki? It was like a warm hug from the inside. We devoured everything like we were starring in a food competition, and honestly, I wouldn't change a thing. The vibe of the place is perfect for those who enjoy a quiet, low-key dining experience--no flashing neon signs or screaming chefs here! The atmosphere is as relaxing as a Sunday afternoon nap, and it's one of those spots where you can just chill, enjoy your meal, and not feel like you're rushing to finish before someone asks if you want dessert. It's exactly what you want after a long day, and I'll definitely be back. read more

This is their lunch special except there's no fish. This is supposed to be a spicy tuna crunch except they didn't add any tuna. Just spiciness, 80% crunch and 20% avocado. Please this was such a waste of money and waste of time. Go somewhere else that's actually decent. Bye. Also this is like my 3rd time here. Thought maybe the first two times were accidents or "bad days". Nope. They are consistently horrible and don't put out what they advertise. read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I've been going here since I was eight years old, the owners are super nice and the service is always efficient. If you want a quiet & chill restaurant this is the place. Most restaurants have loud music but here there's actually a chance to have a conversation. The menu has a variety of options. The food never disappoints. I bring my friends over here if it's their first time eating sushi. read more

Simply fun sushi in a very comfortable space Get a window seat and take in the hood and it's many cultures Can be a fun room or a sit date Great staff and make sure you go for the food. It's a nice find read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Average place, good for a quick bite. The only thing that threw me off was that their Alaska roll is cooked. Their menu is a little busy so I couldn't find Alaska roll and assumed it'd be the same as every other sushi place. My bad lolz but heads up for anyone else. read more

Happy Kitchen - Alaska Roll Special - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Despite its unassuming exterior, this small restaurant packs a flavorful punch that's sure to leave you craving more. From classic favorites like California rolls to innovative creations bursting with fresh ingredients, each piece of sushi is a testament to the skill and precision of the chefs. The quality of the fish is exceptional, with each bite melting in your mouth and leaving you longing for another taste. What truly sets Happy Kitchen apart is its affordability. Despite the superior quality of its sushi, the prices remain refreshingly reasonable, making it the perfect destination for a casual meal or a budget-friendly sushi fix. Whether you're dining solo or with a group of friends, you'll leave feeling satisfied both in terms of taste and value.The ambiance at Sushi Oasis is cozy and inviting, with attentive staff adding to the overall dining experience. read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This is a smaller dine-in sushi place that has been around for at least 20 years. They have a handful of tables and despite its age, this place was renovated and is kept relatively clean. In terms of their food, this place is acceptable if you are not picky about your sushi. It is your standard Chinese run sushi place. The portion sizes are at least decent. The bento boxes are especially good value with a lot of meat and sides included. The waitstaff is friendly too. The sushi does taste a little bland though. read more

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Fresh, delicious and cozy inside . Staff is always friendly. We always try you spots on Uber eats and immediately regret not just ordering from happy kitchen never disappoints. read more

Solid 3.5 stars. Good relaxing ambience. The sushi is good enough. It's not outstanding but due to limited options in the area, it definitely satisfies my craving. They are very basic, and not fancy really- at all. The spicy mayo is really spicy but I really like that. I usually get the eel avocado (they always ask if I want sesame seeds on it, lol. Usually the seeds are on the rice but they sprinkle them on top) and I sometimes get the Alaskan roll (the salmon is cooked). I usually love raw sushi rolls but for some reason I feel better getting cooked here. Personal preference. Hubby likes the Explosion roll. Probably best part is the convenience to my apt and the relaxing music. read more

Happy Kitchen - Orange dragon and eel avocado - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Ate here today by myself for lunch while working for the polls for primary election on a warm and humid Tuesday afternoon to try this place out for the first time. I had only ordered the pork cutlet teriyaki happy meal with a complimentary miso soup. Overall, it had tasted really good and delicious but it was pricey to eat it all without wasting a single piece of it that ate it all feeling satisfied and full. The service there was also attentive and it went great. I also like the ambiance of the restaurant that it was really quiet that there's soothing music playing so peaceful and calm. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

Super hole in the wall low key sushi place, I was really impressed by the deals. I got the Maki Roll combo for under $15, and for the quality it felt like I was getting away with murder. Solid beer selection as well. It was a solid lunch and I left happy! read more

Happy Kitchen - Maki Combo + Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The food here wasn't that great but I would eat it if it was free. The sushi wasn't very flavorful and it's run of the mill, lower grade sushi IMO. We got the Happy Deluxe platter and it was very disappointing. The sushi pieces were okay, but crab is a generic piece and the squid sushi was very rubbery. The salmon and eel sushi were the only saving pieces. The tuna/salmon maki were okay pretty normal. The futomaki was flavorless and for some reason they count 2 pieces of inari (tofu skin) and 2 pieces of flying fish roe as 2 rolls!? No, those are sushi pieces. To cap it off, it took them over an hour to prepare this platter and there was ZERO love put into the ingredients. I would not go back here. read more

Happy Kitchen - Deluxe Happy Platter. Disappointing! Terrible selection and Anari (2) and Flying Fish Roe (2) pieces do not count as rolls!! - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Worse sushi ever had. This should be 0 star. I had a tuna roll, salmon roll, and a tuna hand roll. The raw fish seems like frozen for a long time then defrosted. Especially with the tuna hand roll. Chopped sushi and wrapped with seaweed, no rice. Seaweed came out all moist. 1 bite, my mouth is full of water. It was so gross, left too fast and forgot to take photos. read more

We found this small spot near where we are staying while on vacation. It is very small and cozy. There were a few tables there when we sat down but the server was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions about the menu. To start, we ordered a salmon tempura roll and added avocado to it for 50 cents. It didn't come with any sauce on top, so we got a side of eel sauce with it. We also got some spicy chicken wings (5) with the sauce on the sides. They were both delicious and had great flavor. The wings were tender and juicy. For the entree, I had the salmon teriyaki platter and my fiancee ordered the double choice - steak teriyaki and gyoza. Both meals came with miso soup (lunch special), salad, and white rice. My salmon was delicious and had a great sear. The steak my fiancee ordered was tender and juicy. This was a great find! read more

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My long time favorite sushi place in Jackson heights and in general. They always fast fresh, well prepped and just so good. The size of eat bite is bigger than usual sushi places and it just has a satisfying mouth feel. My favorite is the happy role senior with crunch flakes, but they have so many good options. And the spicy Mayo is really good here- can't have an order without it. Its even become a fun tradition for the past 5 or so years to come here with two of my best friends every eid to have the shared platter. Can't wait to go back in a week for that tradition! read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Consistently very very good over the years! Vegan options and Vegan friendly. Staff is very kind and accommodating. Restaurant is clean and bright. Seating is comfortable. I would say this restaurant is Handicap friendly (except there is a small step up area in bathroom that if you are told about it ahead - is also handicap friendly). I've enjoy most of the Vegetable sushi items and all were delicious! Nice choice of teas as well. read more

Salad is fresh, but taste weird, the sauce is salty. Edamame doesn't look fresh, green with some spot on it. I order hand rolls, Eel Hand rolls is my favorite, big pieces of eel and lot of sauce on it, which I loved. Salmon hand roll and Rolls are normal, cooked salmon is dry and salty. You can taste the sashimi just took out from freezer, not that fresh... but to this area, of course, they won't be that busy as city... so...last order, chicken wing, it's so dry... definitely, won't come again, if you are rich and nowhere to waste money, you can come.... read more

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Extremely overpriced sushi, 18 -23$ for special rolls? Why? This isn't nobu this is a below average place with rolls that aren't even rolled correctly read more

You'd think first thing in day the staff would be friendly. It was not the traditional Japanese welcoming atmosphere. Even for Jackson Heights. There's other options for sushi in the neighborhood. It's so easy to go elsewhere. Plus it's overpriced. Owners should pay attention to what's going on in the shop. I felt bad about my choose based on the unfriendliness of the staff. Whaddya want, gimme your money, get out. read more

My first meal in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York... and it was so huge, I ate lunch and dinner from it! The server was a sweetheart and my food came in no time! It was DELICIOUS, and they will see me everytime I'm in Queens! read more

Happy Kitchen - Just touched down, and it's storming. Glad I was able to find some soup and tea as soon as I got of the car! #aShotOfBrandi - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Simple, lovely, no surprises, I expect I'll be back whenever. I'm in the neighborhood, thank you.

Just ok sashimi, not very fresh, do smell little, also hate cucumber at the base plate. read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I've ordered take out from here twice. The shumai are tasty, both chicken and shrimp. The vegetable gyoza were delicious, and good fried. The seaweed salad was very light and fresh. We tried a mix of sushi rolls including spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp tempura, avocado and others. We also really liked the spring rolls. They put everything on a nice platter for delivery and it was a nice presentation for our party. read more

We ordered delivery and the sushi was great. Everyone we interacted with were very friendly and accommodating. While the delivery took nearly an hour to arrive, after they estimated 30-35 minutes, we were missing the soup we had ordered and they were kind enough to send it our way soon after. I must say, it was the most massive tub of miso soup I've witnessed, haha. The quality of their ingredients are definitely great. I would probably eat in next time, since the delivery experience was a little odd. It's not a cheap establishment but it's not insanely pricey either. It is what a sushi place is. read more

Happy Kitchen - Massive tub of soup - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The fire rolls are amongst the spiciest things you can find in JH, 10/10 Very polite wait staff read more

Food tasted slightly fermented. Waited 30 min for a to go order of vegetable sobs noodles, beef with rice and miso chicken and vegetable udon soup. In the meantime, two tables came in after us and were served before our order was ready. read more

I got a shrimp & a Kani sushi ($8- $10 for both). Sushi always tastes the same everywhere tbh. The sushi is decent, nothing special. I thought they forgot to give wasabi at 1st cuz it was hidden by the ginger. I suggest better presentation so we can actually see the wasabi. read more

Happy Kitchen - Shrimp & Kani sushi - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Happy Kitchen is our neighborhood Japanese spot. Nothing about this small 15-seat restaurant is remarkable, but everything from the sushi to rice dishes and soba noodles have been reliably tasty and satisfying. The service is friendly, the prices are decent, and that's enough to keep us coming back! read more

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So after many moons I have decided to update my review and add a star. I have decided to add a star because of the consistency of the quality of food served here. I can honestly say that out of all the orders I have made here over the 15+ years I have been a patron, I have never had to send anything back. The owner, who I never see anymore must know that he has his staff trained professionally to take control and keep the business from going under. I still get my Happy Meal (eel) and enjoy it fully each time, no questions asked. The prices also have not gone incredibly high in the years they have been open which is also a good surprise.. and after almost 20 years of being open, they finally expanded to the store next door and now offer a lot more seating which is amazing. I can see Happy Kitchen being a part of the JH family for another 20+ years easily. read more

Happy kitchen is literally a nice and relaxing place. The Japanese food that they put out of the kitchen is always fresh. This is traditional Japanese cooking. The spicy chopped tuna or salmon roll is one of the better ones i have had al in a long time. Udon noodles are served in a tasty broth. Chicken yakitori is also one of our main recommendations. The food is priced reasonably and supersedes standardbred. Whether we it in or call for a delivery, the food always arrives at the right temperatures. When I think of the Happy Kitchen, the thought of it puts a smile on my hungry belly. read more

Happy Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I have issues with sushi, I love it but only if it's fresh and prepared properly (call me a sushi snob lol). This place is freakin AWESOME! You can taste the freshness that's how good it is. The menu is a decent size and so is the restaurant. I think they bought the store next to them and expanded a little bit. The servers are very respectful and knowledgable about the items on the menu. Only negative, it's cash only which sucks bc I would order more food but I normally only have a $20 on me when I go. I'm sure sushi adds up when you have a large group. Other than the cash only everything is great good fresh fish, clean environment, and friendly staff. I highly recommend going. ****-Feb 14,16 they now accept credit cards :)*** read more

Happy Kitchen - Beef bento box with tuna sashimi on the side. - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Pretty shocked that good Sushi exists in Jackson Heights which is predominately dominated by Latin and Indian Cuisine. I order take out from here every once in awhile when I choose to splurge. The actual restaurant is a bit small but really quaint and at some point I would like to actually have dinner here. The chef/owner is extremely nice and has a "customer first" attitude. The fish is always fresh and there were several occasions where I came by to pick up sushi for lunch and he was receiving his seafood delivery. He was so meticulous and I heard him fussing and returning seafood that was below his standards which I have to applaud him for. On to the sushi/sashimi/sushi rolls etc. I have a staple few so this time I decided to also take pictures and post this review. We got the Red Dragon Roll, Spicy Tuna & Cucumber, Sunshine Roll, Rock 'n Roll Special Roll, tuna sushi, white tuna sushi, salmon sushi, seaweed salad and miso soup. All the rolls were splendid and very yummy. The sushi was amazingly fresh and they do not cut little chincey pieces like they do in Manhattan. The seaweed salad was really good. Lastly, I really like their miso soup because the broth is really flavorful but not overly salty as is the case at most Sushi/Japanese spots. I highly recommend this place if you live in the area. The prices are very reasonable as well. read more

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My love for Sushi started from the only "happy kitchen". Been to Japan tried Sushi there, but I must say I never loved it until I tried some from this cute little restaurant. Owners are the best and most humble people in this earth. Restaurant itself is tiny but clean and spotless..what more do you want? Go HAPPY KITCHEN!!! read more

Happy Kitchen - They expanded the place and it looks amazing - Japanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I feel like this place is so underrated. The restaurant is a couple decades old. It used to be a small place with only 3 tables and a bar but they expanded a few years ago. Everything is super nice here from the food to the staff and the owner himself. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of fresh Japanese cuisine and would like to eat it in a clean and peaceful ambience. One thing that I particularly like about this restaurant is that they do entirely Japanese cuisine :) read more

Update: Used to be the only sushi but Tomo opened up this weekend. Tomo is bet. 87/86 St on 37th Ave. and HK is by 79th so there's sushi walking distance for both ends of JHs. The only sushi in Jackson Heights. They are very small inside but clean and cute copper tables. Their fish is fresh. I've never had it not be. I like their salmon teriyaki platter with brown rice. I eat their cooked food as often as their sushi. I like this place although I tend to have it delivered more than I go sit inside. read more

This review is for delivery. I really enjoyed the salmon special. It is really tasty and fresh. I was amazed by how intact the rolls appeared in spite of its commute. I'm really glad that I took out the time to try some sashimi. The wasabi and ginger are great too! I would totally come back to Happy Kitchen. read more

The best Japanese food in Jackson Height. Sushi, sashimi maki, so delicious, not to mention the Bento Box! Worth trying it. read more

We have tried Happy Kitchen three times in the past year for take-out and once for eat-in. The sushi is bad. We haven't gotten sick from eating it but it is lacking in flavor and the texture is way off. It appears to be presliced, frozen and thawed. The eel is mushy and tough at the same time, if that is even possible. The rice seems more like Chinese restaurant style rather than moist and flavorful like a sushi place should sell. The rolls are better than the sushi and sashimi but we've honestly given up on Happy Kitchen even though it's very close to our house. Re hot food, I tried the salmon teriyake and it was passable. The dining room is attractive and the service is fine. NYC health inspections are usually an A. I just wish the food was good. read more