I was shocked to stumble upon this amazing sushi spot while on a work trip in Jersey--and I've been back multiple times every chance I get. Nikko serves truly the freshest and most incredible sushi I've ever had. The sushi chefs are super friendly and always recommend great items. Standouts include the Toro, Wild King Salmon, and especially the Uni--pure perfection. There's also a special roll topped with Toro and black caviar that is absolutely next-level amazing. No joke, these have been some of the best sushi experiences of my life. If you're anywhere near East Hanover or Whippany, it's more than worth the trip. This is the freshest sushi you can get anywhere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Super helpful staff to understand the menu. Everything we ordered were very fresh. Calming interior and decor is very nicely done. Will come back to try more different dishes! read more

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Been ordering out from Nikko for years and occasionally dine there. In, or out, Nikko is hit or miss. Some nights we love it but nights like tonight, where we ate there, was totally just fine. Grilled calamari was rubber. Gyoza was tasty but not hot enough. Edamame fine. Soba noodles with chicken was very sweet and the steak teriyaki was over-sauced and tough. Assorted sushi was fine but didn't seem overly fresh or prepared with the usual love. Sapporos were cold and delicious. Wine by the glass dreadful. Service was good. Atmosphere is fine - but no real vibe. read more

The sushi at Nikko was fantastic! Very fresh and as you can see in the picture, presented beautifully. Went with a group of 4 and decided to get the love boat for 4, it was more than enough food with some appetizers- we struggled to finish. The service was alright, the wait staff were attentive and moved us to a bigger table once space opened. I will be back at Nikko when in the area! read more

Nikko Japanese Restaurant - Love boat x4 - Japanese Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

After hearing how amazing this place is for several years now, I finally took the leap and visited this past Thursday evening. Our table of three was immediately seated at a very clean table, and the servers were on top of our every need. Very attentive to refreshing drinks, offering water, and our need for more time to review the offerings on the menu. Food is very good, some of the best sushi I've had in the area and most authentic to what you likely would receive in Japan. The prices are not quite a match to the quality, however. While everything seemed super fresh, i's So expensive. The lobster roll was tremendous, but at $24 it was by far the most expensive piece I've ever ordered. I may do it again if I return, not sure. When dressed up with the rice and caviar, it's hard to taste the actual lobster and you could have placed scallop or cod in there and I may not have known. Drinks - very expensive. Mixed drink is $14 and served in a super-sized shot glass at best. I can easily think of three other great Sushi venues within 10 miles that are BYO and far less for not much less in quality....but I'm glad I tried it. This would be a five star review with more reasonable prices. If their goal is to differentiate and keep the riff-raff out with high prices, they will likely succeed in that. So sorry, I didn't take one photo!! Unlike me... read more

Came to celebrate my cousin 30th birthday in the beginning of the month for the first time with a couple other people and let me tell you that the ambiance is so beautiful and they had a separate room where you can sit on the floor and eat. The food was absolutely out of this world! We ordered just about everything and it was all literally melting in your mouth! The service was amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful as well. They were quick with bringing out everything as asked. I will definitely be back here again but for a separate occasion! read more

Service was good. Staff was friendly. Prices are very good!! Food was ok. We've been here many times and I have to say I was kind of disappointed. Ambience was not the best. We were in a small room and it was loud. There were kids running around. I prefer the other room that they have. The food didn't seem fresh and the spicy tuna roll was "eh". The sushi pieces were OK. All of the other visits here, the food was phenomenal. read more

We were the last customers before they closed tonight and when we stepped into the restaurant and were waiting to be seated, a lady who I assume is the owner rudely told one of the waitresses to seat us. Not sure why she had to speak so rudely to an employee. Immediately we felt so sorry for the waitress and wasn't sure if we should stay. But the waitress didn't seem to let that affect her a bit and smoothly helped us with our order and served us without showing any negative emotions even after being mistreated. Our food was ok. The sushi/sashimi used to be a lot fresher when they were under different ownership. But we really feel that not only customers should be treated well, employees should be too! I hope this isn't a common interaction there and that the staff don't have to deal with any mistreatment. read more

We've been to this restaurant many times before but last night will probably be the last. Wait staff is super friendly, but the food has really gone down hill. The Zaru soba noodles we ordered were overcooked and essentially disintegrated in our mouths. Also, the unagi don was tough as rubber (poorly prepared) so we couldn't really eat it. Brought it home but it's likely going in the trash. read more

Havent been to Nikko since i last lived in Morris Plains NJ 17 yrs ago - glad to see the restaurant still offers quality sushi Standard interior layout, booths and tables and two special rooms for intimate traditional Japanese tatami room We enjoyed several fresh sushi rolls including the rainbow roll, rock and roll, spicy salmon, california Over all an enjoyable meal as i remember 17 yrs prior read more

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I had a great experience at Nikko Japanese Restaurant. The sushi was fresh and delicious, the staff was attentive, and the pricing was very fair. The atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming -- definitely a place I'll be coming back to. read more

Ordered to pick up. Read back order sounded ok. Picked up missing three items. Paid for prior to pick up. The woman taking order was more concerned with payment than the order. Then when I called to say it was missing no apology. She made it as if it was my fault. read more

Very nice food and service, this place is amazing, the sushi was fresh and delicious the staff was very attentive, and the price was very fair. Definitely a pace we will back again and again! read more

Amazing service, sushi quality and all around great place. While the ambiance is a bit to tired and bland, the level of service and quality make this a must visit. read more

Outstanding and very fresh. I needed sushi for a party. Not only was it delicious but they presented it beautifully. Highly recommend!!

what a discovery....i used yto drive by admiring the tardiotnal japanese wood building. then went in for lunch freshest sahimi evr with brown rice. i have since almost weekly ordered in to my livingston office "dr marc c" now regular sashim of moutwatering soft and oily toro tune, sakwe toro samlon, makerel, and on advice from the very attentive ladies serving some other specials. prices are not above other sushi, but quality is unmatched.....also kirin and other japanese beers. no happy hour so i took off a stat, but really a 6 start experience one of the sushi masters eddy explained his years of training, rigor and art. read more

Surprised that Yelp doesn't have reviews from me, as I have been going here for years. It is one of the better "Japanese-ish" restaurants in the area. The price is reasonable and the service is very good and attentive. I am disappointed that they have not re-opened the sushi bar, and it seems to be permanently transformed into a staging area for Door-Dash. Their sushi and sashimi offering is better than many restaurants offering sushi, and they offer a wider assortment of fish. Food from the kitchen , tempura, etc is excellent. They have Natto, one of the few restaurants that serve it, though the price for MaguroNatto has exceeded my willingness to pay. Menu items and ala carte sushi are reasonably priced. My only complaint is that the dining room to the right of the entrance can get VERY LOUD, with north Jersey cackling and screeching. If you are looking to have a meal where you can engage in a conversation with the person across the table, you would be better served to sit at a both in the dining room to the left of the entrance. read more

Stopped by for a lunch special, and great deals and super fresh quality! Very impressed. Got the sashimi lunch special with 5 different kinds of fish. And also the sushi lunch special. Both came with salads. Overall, good spot and fresh fish! read more

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Fresh, delicious fish. Service is excellent. The waitresses are very very nice. Has a fun Japanese feel to the restaurant.

We always love stopping by Niko's where we enjoy drinks, salad, soup, vegetable tempura, chicken teriyaki, and much more.

Amazing Food & Service! I can't say enough great things about the staff! It's been our go to for 25 plus years. Always consistent whether it's takeout, a quick dinner or a special occasion. If you love Japanese food and sushi Nikko is what you're looking for! read more

This place is very special. First off, lychee martinis, yes! Lol. Second of all, this place felt so authentic and also the fish tasted so fresh. We ordered Gyu Tataki which was our appetizer. However, they gave a lot of sliced beef! We loved it but we were getting full hahaha. Great app to share. Delicious too! Momichi, which was an amazing roll. I recommend trying it because the flavors were unreal. I couldn't get enough. The white dragon was my next favorite roll. The fish tasted so fresh, Honestly, I never think of that because I just love food haha but this roll made me realize the freshness of fish. Delicious! We also have the pikachu and tuna special. They were yummy but didn't stand out as much as the other two. I'm definitely gonna go again and try more. Can't wait. read more

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Came here with my sister for dinner and it's really cute. Service was very attentive and fish was well prepared. The restaurant is in the middle of NJ and I'm sure it isn't easy to get the freshest of fish. Though everything was well prepared and nothing was old, I could tell some of the fish was previously frozen. Please take that with a grain of salt as I'm used to Chirashi in Hawaii where the fish was probably swimming in the ocean a few hours before. read more

Nikko Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

This is the freshest sushi restaurant I've ever been too. Consistency every time! The waitstaff is always super sweet and very helpful with the menu. Always my choice spot!!! read more

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Have been going for over 20 years and the food and service is always outstanding. Highly recommend this place for fresh and delicious food.

A great local Japanese spot with sushi and other Japanese dishes. Has a good amount of seating within the restaurant and they also have takeout available. For food- their yellowtail appetizer special is always delicious. I also recommend their fried oysters which comes with sauce on the side to dip. Salad and miso soup comes with most dishes. For food, their sushi is always great and I really love their teriyaki dishes, one of the best I've had. The teriyaki comes on a hot dish tray and includes potatoes, broccoli and carrots along with white rice on the side. The potatoes are so good because they absorb all the teriyaki sauce. Would recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Average sushi that does the job and takes care of your craving. The staff was friendly and I was given a booth since the sushi bar was blocked off (assuming this is for covid). I started with the Miso Soup and I really enjoyed it. Miso can be hit or miss and can really form your first impression when sitting down for a meal of sushi. This one was very flavorful and hot. I then ordered 3 rolls that included the Black Dragon, LA, and Mexican. The portions were very fair and I just barely finished all of them by myself. The LA and Mexican rolls were my favorite of the 3, which is surprising because I always love dragon rolls. This one just had a weird texture issue that I wasn't a fan off. I don't believe it was the eel on top, I think it was something with the tuna on the inside. Don't get me wrong, I still ate it all but it wasn't my favorite. The price was very reasonable for a soup and 3 rolls. I would come back again. read more

Nikko Japanese Restaurant - LA Roll (top), Mexican Roll (middle), and Black Dragon Roll (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

So bizarre tried to come on a Saturday night an hour prior to close and they said they were closed. So grateful that The Yards could accommodate. read more

I've been bullying my boyfriend to take me here ever since we moved to NJ. Am I sort of a sushi snob? Yes. Did I eat sushi for like 70% of my meals when I lived alone? Also yes. Does my boyfriend live, laugh, love sushi like I do? Absolutely not. But we had a reason to celebrate so he took me here. We started with the lychee martini and the Japanese slippers martini. Both were delicious. We then got the shrimp shumai and the pork haru maki. The shrimp shumai were fantastic. We then split a love boat. Holy cow. Bury me in the love boat. Feed me it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The chefs did a wonderful job. The only complaint I'd have if I had any, is that no one told us what each piece of fish was, which is fine, I like them all, but trying to guess which piece of white fish is yellowtail v white tuna v something else isn't my strong suit. The waitress was so sweet and attentive as well. All the fish was delicious and fresh, and my boyfriend even got adventurous and enjoyed a few pieces (although mainly stuck to the rolls). He even said he'd definitely come back which was music to my ears. The restaurant is huge and open. The inside was bright and welcoming. Really a nice change from some of the tighter sushi spots you normally see. Parking was in abundance. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nikko Japanese Restaurant - Love boat! - Japanese Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey

I thought the sushi was decent, but for the quality it is pricier than I would like. We celebrated a birthday here and still had a great overall experience. We had udon and one of the sushi boats to share with 4 people. The hostess gave a few recommendations and was accommodated our many food item adjustments. read more

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For New Jersey sushi, this is likely the very best around. I am a self proclaimed sushi snob. With NYC across the river, it is hard to compare the very best with mostly mediocre. I generally don't eat rolls and I always judge a sushi place by the quality and cut of its sashimi. Since nearly every local sushi restaurant in the area has disappointed us in one way or another, my husband and I returned here after more than 10 years. Don't misinterpret---we weren't intentionally avoiding Nikko, but we just prefer avoiding Route 10 at almost any cost. But alas, we were hankering for some fresh fish and made the trip down the superstore highway. We arrived in time for the early birds exiting and were seated by kimono clad staff at a booth. The decor is clean and well maintained but don't expect trendy. The interior is pretty basic. Fortunately the food is not! They have ample appetizers and sashimi specials listed on the boards. We began with the bronzini tiradito appetizer and then had the wasabi toro and the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi starter. The presentation was beyond..even more impressive though were both the delicate way the fish was sliced and the crisp beautiful taste. Hints of spice and acid were well balanced. We moved on to the live scallop which is one of our favorites and it was spectacular. They dice some of the scallop into small bits and incorporate into a seaweed salad which they plate in the center of the large mollusk shell. We tried the ISO roll which was fine. The king salmon and toro sashimi were heavenly. Stuffed to the gills, we forced ourselves to eat the handrolls we ordered. I had the crispy salmon skin and the rice was warm, not too sticky and the seaweed wrap was crispy as it should be. The waitress advised us to eat the handroll in short order to avoid the often soggy and chewy mess that results when you wait. Yum...just delicious. Can't wait to go back. For great sushi with no pretense and authentic chefs and warm service Nikko should be your go to sushi place. It comes with prices that are higher than most local competitors but truly there is no competition when it comes to the food itself. Well done Nikko! Cannot believe we stayed away for this long. Still continues to deliver the freshest sushi in NJ! We eat here two to three times a month and they have come to know us as regulars at the sushi bar. Eddy always make us feel welcome. I won't go for sushi in NJ anywhere else. read more

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A great local go-to. Nikko always has a delicious assortment of food with wonderful and attentive service . Appetizers: Bronzini with Ponzu Sauce, an occasional special which never disappoints. Delicate ponzu sauce enhances the fish flavor, accompanied by a hint of hot sauce. Kani Naruto Roll: Simple and tasty. Entrees: Sushi & Sashimi Combo with added Uni: Can't beat delicious fresh fish. I opted for a tuna roll, as I preferred the flavor over the California roll. Nabe Yaki Udon with Shrimp Tempura: Simple flavors work so well together. The noodles were done just right, and the tempura had a nice crunch. Dessert: Pistachio Ice Cream: A nice layer of crushed pistachios on top of pistachio ice cream. If you like pistachios, this a wonderful overload of taste. Chocolate Lave Cake: Very good. Rich chocolate taste, with a side of vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness. Service: Wonderful. The servers were quick to attend to requests, and happily offered great drink suggestions when asked. Overall: Highly recommend. read more

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Most fresh sushi and sashimis in this area. Nice service and great food! We have been there for many times.

Food was so delicious! Got the 2 roll lunch special. Came with soup and salad and 2 rolls for $13. I loved everything. Staff was friendly and the restaurant is nicely decorated. There was even a traditional dining area with low tables and pillows only. I will be back! read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time about 10 years ago. Ten years later it's still the same fresh food with pleasant service. The love boat for two is my favorite. Enjoy! read more

We went to the restaurant twice. The first visit was good but the second one wasn't so much pleasant. I didn't leave a tip because there was a fly in my miso soup. But then, the lady ran after us to ask if everything was alright and brought the receipt with her. She was asking for the tip. Ambiance is good but won't come back anymore to this place. read more

Restaurant- more spacious than other sushi places in the area. I have been here many times for lunch w coworkers. Delicious, fresh, creative sushi choices. Good service when you have limited time. They serve beer. It's a bright active restaurant. Spacious, clean, lots of windows. Very enjoyable place to eat. read more

I have to be honest, in general Morris County is not as strong as others in its sushi game. That being said, here is your spot. The decor, the service, the food, and considering it's sushi, the pricing. When trying to balance these categories about a place, this is the best sushi spot I've found in Morris County so far. Go and enjoy. read more

Iv'e been going to Nikko for probably 25 years I haven't sat at the sushi bar in awhile its mostly take out and I get the same thing all the time . I get the sashimi dinner and fluke ponzu. When i Started going to Nikko I fell in love with the place the sashimi dinner had nice size pieces of fish and the assortment of fish was excellent . A couple of years ago I noticed the pieces of fish had gotten smaller and the selection of fish also had gotten smaller. Last night I called in my usual order and when I got home and opened the bag I went into shock as all the containers had gotten smaller..... everything !! the miso soup ( which is complimentary ) I ordered seaweed salad likewise smaller . The sashimi dinner is $ 36.95 !!!!. Everthing I used to love about Nikko is gone and so am I. read more

A lovely place to celebrate with friends! Fresh sushi with fun drinks and wonderful service. read more

Nikko Japanese Restaurant - Sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Whippany, New Jersey