Came to Kanpachi for lunch a couple days this week and the value is excellent. I got the sushi roll lunch specials and they were pretty big and super delicious for $17.50. They also came with soup and salad so the portion for the cost is very good! Small restaurant and not sure if they take reservations, but great little local spot. Note they don't have their own parking lot, just street parking. read more

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Small sushi spot with fresh, delicious sushi and friendly waitstaff. The service was quick, and I loved that it's BYOB! There aren't many tables, so it's perfect for a small, casual, and quick meal. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Seaweed salad - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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The fish here is incredibly fresh and high-quality. You can really tell the difference in the texture and flavor. Everything was beautifully presented and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Easily some of the best sushi in the area. The rolls were tight, the nigiri was perfect, and you can tell everything is made to order. A must-visit for any sushi lover! read more

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We must not judge a book by its cover, nor a sushi restaurant by its modest decor and unexciting location. I chose Kanpachi simply on the basis of convenient midpoint from my guests and from reading overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. Admittedly, I presumed that somehow many of these reviews must be from friends and family of the owners, or even paid for as how could a tiny one-off sushi place (literally smaller than a 7-Eleven) in Edison Nj have a 4.9 star average rating with 625 reviews ?! Well guess what? The rating is DESERVED. I only remember some of our order (Christmas roll, spider roll, special salmon salad, eel pieces and some other stuff) but everything was simply fresh and delicious, down to the ginger slices garnish. Server was sweet and intuitive. I CANNOT WAIT to return. read more

Great service. Yummy sushi & fried ice cream :) My boyfriend had the fried Godzilla roll and I had the Crustation roll. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I wasn't sure what dinner would be like when we got to this TINY restaurant. FIRST, the QUALITY of the fish was FANTASTIC, so clean and fresh tasting which deserves . The service and staff were amazing! I don't live in the area(Metchum,NJ) but I would keep going back if I happened to be in the vicinity. read more

Everything we ate here was among the best sushi I have ever put in my mouth. I know that sounds remarkable for a small neighborhood place. But there it is. I'm definitely going back! read more

Kanpachi is always in our takeout rotation! We usually order through UberEats and everything is still hot and fresh when it gets to us. I've tried a few items from the menu but the veggie shoyu ramen is one of my favorites (I enjoy it over the miso ramen!). It's perfectly salty and tangy without being overpowering. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Vegetables Shoyu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Very fresh and great service. We got simple rolls and loved them. Awesome casual spot. Definitely recommend it! read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Yellowtail Scallion Roll Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Wonderful creative decor. Fresh and hearty food--including brown rice. Enjoyed the fresh noodles and vegetables. Bottomless hot tea. Bathrooms were spotless. Handicap friendly; although the entryway to the restaurant has a ramp, the door is not wide. Fast and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit! read more

TLDR: It's a nice restaurant with a menu that someone who says, "I want Japanese food, but I don't know what exactly I want." will love. The pitfall of this place, I think, stems from the fact that it doesn't really master anything but is good in a lot of things. Nigiris: They were good but it just didn't pop out in a special way. The fish looked and tasted relatively fresh, and the rice mixture offered a nice compliment per bite. I just don't remember loving the food while eating. Rolls: Same with the nigiri. Creative, colorful, and flavorful. I found it funny that almost every single item on the roll menu had the word "spicy" on it, but I don't remember any of the rolls we ate being spicy except for maybe one. It's fine to good. Hibachi: TRUST IN THE BUTTER. This is often the mantra when chefs cook teppanyaki style and this place is no different. Were the proteins of chicken, beef, and salmon good? Yes. Was the fried rice good? Yes. Was butter the MVP of this plate? Without a sliver of a doubt. Having said that, I'd eat this again. Miso soup: It's miso soup. I don't know what else to say. It helps get the food down and it's not too salty. Service: Our group of 7 were taken care of nicely even at a slightly busy dinner rush. The kitchen was able to handle our orders in a timely manner and I'm happy about that. Ambiance: A small to medium-sized mom and pop shop that seats 30-40 people. You get all the ornaments and design themes of Japan within the establishment along with the correctly themed background music. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Hibachi - Chicken and Beef - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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I was violently craving sushi and stumbled upon Kanpachi, and I was blown away by the freshness, quality, and bold flavors of the sushi and food. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious. My favorite rolls were the Godzilla roll, the Crustacean, and the Ultimate roll, but the real star of the meal was the fried rice, which was some of the best I've ever had. I loved it so much that I came back the very next day just to get more. Definitely a must try. read more

Absolutely love this neighborhood spot. Easy to make a weekly spot for lunch or dinner!

This cute local sushi restaurant, knows what they are doing. The food was fresh and tasty . Our waitress recommended some amazing choices, she was attentive and even gave us a sample of another item on the menu, that didn't disappoint!! I'll see you there soon. read more

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Great food and great service! Came here for dinner and the staff immediately greeted us. Very welcoming atmosphere. There were so many options on the menu, no matter what you get you can't go wrong. They gave us a roll to try as we waited for our order and pineapple after our meal. It's things like these that made our experience here even better. Definitely a new favorite spot for me! read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Philadelphia Roll Spicy Salmon Roll Avocado Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Great spot, nice staff, and banging value. The sashimi deluxe platter of 24 pieces at $35 is amazing value. Big, solid pieces. If my memory serves correct, it was 4x tuna, 4x salmon, 4x yellowtail, 4x white tuna, and I don't remember the last one...it's a bit clear and curled up. The uni was delicious as well! Again, big pieces. I was meeting my friend and his family, with two toddlers and they were very accommodating and nice considering one of the toddlers spilled the soy sauce all over the table! Overall, a pleasant experience and the food quality was great. read more

Amazing sushi! Everything was really fresh and absolutely delicious. The crispy skin salad was amazing, I've never had anything like it before. Rolls were loaded with toppings and perfectly rolled. Service was prompt and very nice. Would definitely go back and try the other things on the menu. read more

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We came here because I was having a craving for miso nasu (miso eggplant) but it turned out the menu photo was from an old menu and they don't have it anymore. . I'm still glad we came, though. The place is small but friendly. We ordered the sushi combination for 2. It came with soup or salad and we both opted for soup. They also brought us a complimentary sample of "sexy jalapeño" appetizer. Something I wouldn't have thought of ordering but enjoyed. The sushi was served in one of those big boat platters. Among the fish was one called madai. I googled it and found that it's a type of sea bream/porgy. It had a mango salsa on top. Delicious! Everything was very fresh and tasty. Even though I didn't satisfy my eggplant craving this time, I would still come back. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Combination Sushi For 2 - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Kanpachi Sushi has a rating of 4.9 in Yelp. Let's go! Located on a corner, the smallish interior is modern with dark tiled floor and dark accents of wood. Ordered was the lunch Sashimi and a lunch Sushi Sashimi Combination. Miso soup and a side salad are included for each entree. The soup and salad were good. The fish is fresh. The sashimi pieces were firm, odorless and neutral in taste. Service was friendly, prompt and attentive. At the price point and the area....Kanpachi Sushi wear that 4.9 LOUD & PROUD!!! Notes: * Street parking, no parking lot. * Gender neutral restroom. * Bar and table seating available. read more

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The reviews completely make sense -- i came here for lunch and the lunch specials were very affordable (3 rolls for $16 with miso soup and salad). All the fish was very fresh -- the most amazing dish was the salmon teriyaki bento box. The fish that they use is sushi grade and just melts in your mouth. Service was very good, it is a small place so not sure how busy it could get on a weekend evening. I will be back! read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Absolutely outstanding sushi! Everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The fish melts in your mouth, and the quality is top-tier. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere make this place a must-visit. Highly recommend! read more

The sushi was incredible, the staff was super friendly, and the whole experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!

We may have just found the best quality sushi in Middlesex County. The American take on sushi is normally fried, stacked and sauced. And oftentimes, most places fail to focus on the quality of the seafood itself. It's safe to say Kanpachi does the cuisine some justice. You can taste the quality in every plate, and the raw fish itself is the main event. Having this level of umami really does make a difference. This sets the bar high for our family going forward! read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Service was awesome - Pleasant, welcoming, helpful and thoughtful!!! The food---wowza. Sure exceeded my expectations. I had the salmon hibachi and it was the same grade as sushi salmon. Done perfectly (for me) and there was a lot of food. I am traveling so will have two meals today. I highly recommend this little gem!!!! read more

Really good food and service. We came at 8:30pm, an hour before closing, and they were still gracious and didn't rush us. We ordered an assortment of rolls, seaweed salad and a chicken raman soup bowl. Everything was very yummy. Also, the server recommended Dippity Do Dah for dessert (just down the road) as she felt it would be more enjoyable for our kiddo over the desserts the Thai restaurant had to offer. I was impressed with their honesty and desire to think in the best interest of the customer. read more

Update - Mother's Day Dinner May 14, 2023 We celebrated Mother's Day here with friends and family dinner. We ordered grills rolls, pepper tuna, sashimi de luxe and soft shell crab. All our orders are freshly made and delicious. Serving staff is attentive and helpful. read more

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I came here with my friend and we had an amazing time! The sushi was so delicious and fresh. We definitely will return.

Loved this place. Another place close to my house that I've overlooked. I am always at places right near this place, & legit never noticed it. Glad my friend invited me. It's a small space, but very bright & open feeling. There is street parking, as well as parking around back. It is a BYOB location, but there is a liquor store about 3 minutes up the street. The staff was friendly & courteous, & we even got a complimentary small appetizer each. Don't even know what it was but it was soooo good. Definitely some variation to peppered tuna. My friend had the Heaven Roll, which I tried a piece of, very good. He recommends it. I had the Crustation Roll (that's how they spell it) which was my All-Star roll of the day. My friend tried that one in exchange for the Heaven Roll piece. He ended up ordering a whole roll for himself. I also had the Starlight Roll, also VERY good, but was definitely the runner up to the "Crustation." I actually ended with an appetizer, had the Kani Salad at the end. Very good! One of my faves in the area when compared to other nearby locations. Will definitely be back! read more

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Sat at the Sushi bar. The chef gave me something to try and it did not miss. Had the Edison Roll and Octopus. It was amazing. Small place but roomy. Can be intimate. Was charged for the special treat that was served but it was worth every penny. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Edison Roll. - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Great service by very friendly people who greet everyone who walks in. It was a lovely environment. Came in for dinner solo and I'm glad I found this place. It was just what I was looking for. Something different. The salmon skin salad was my favorite. The cucumber and seaweed salad with the fried salmon skin was a great balance. Fried and fresh. Would get it every time. Good enough size that it could be split for two people. Pepper tuna had a very light pepper flavor which is good so you can enjoy the sauces. The Lido Beach toll was rolled very well. Tight and not too much rice. Will be back for sure. read more

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It was amazing, went there for my sisters birthday. Will be back I am sure. Minus the hair in the fried rice which they took off the menu because of that everything was perfect. read more

This place is great! The food and service are exceptional.. My buddy and I stop by there at least once a month to get dinner. Never had a bad experience there. Their rolls, sashimi, and noodle bowls are all excellent. read more

I'm really happy Kanpachi is here in my neighborhood. They took over the building that use to be a Chinese food restaurant. First off, they did a great job renovating. It's modern decor in there and there's a bunch of seating inside. Service was great. I called my order in and picked up in about 15 minutes. The lady who met me at the register was very friendly and welcoming. Even the chef came out and said "hello" and "thank you". The sushi was very good. Definitely fresh and was presented well. They may have in one order become my favorite sushi spot with the service, food and location. I certainly recommend. read more

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This is like a hidden gem. Every time I go I am more and more pleased with the food and service. All is served fresh and has never disappointed. It's a warm family friendly restaurant. Without a doubt no one will ever be let down, best quality food! read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Captain Roll and Lovers Roll - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

This was our second visit and the food and service is amazing! It is a smaller restaurant but both times we were seated promptly. The food came out quickly, the fish has been super fresh both times. The pineapples that they serve at the end are sweet and delicious. We will be back!!! read more

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When I saw that this place had a five star rating I had to check it out. After dining here for dinner I know exactly why they've maintained such a high rating. From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted by the entire staff, including sushi chefs. Everyone was so nice, attentive, and accommodating. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. We tried the Kani salad which is a different variation than the typical cold kani with mayo. It was more room temp with what I believe to be prepared with hoison sauce. Very tasty! We tried the sexy lady speciality roll which is a must try especially if you like peppered tuna. The sushi and sashimi combination was a great addition to have an assortment. The parking is a little confusing. There's a sign on the door that says you can park in the back. Not sure if there's a separate designated parking so we ended up just parking on the side of the street. Overall, this place has earned their five star rating. I will definitely be returning and would recommend giving this place a try! read more

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This place is amazing. Literally a hidden gem in Edison. Service was great. The chef gave me a complimented roll which was amazing. Fried rice was chef's kiss. Highly recommended. read more

Kanpachi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Nice small place with good food, service, and price. Only a few small tables inside and sushi bar seating making it cozy. Will be visiting again soon. read more

Amazing food, service, and staff. Great quality sushi and fish !!! Super yum. I live near nyc and comparable to some higher end sushi quality read more

What a wonderful quaint sushi restaurant. We were in the area and came here for lunch based on the yelp reviews. I can tell you for sure they are accurate. The shumai, sushi rolls, and Ramen noodle bowl were all delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive to me, my wife and my infant daughter. I would definitely go back again if I was in the area. read more