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    Nippon Cha

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Keith W.

    Nippon Cha has a diverse selection of matcha as well as pastries to boot. The staff there are super friendly and knowledgeable, and it has the right amount of feel-good factor despite it being mainly a takeout drink/snack establishment! :)

    R1. Nippon Cha's Maki - not bad but nothing special.
    Kien T.

    Service is quick and the food is yummy. We tried a few of their entrees and preferred the ramen over the rice dish.

    Hamachi
    Alice W.

    Wow wow wow!!! This restaurant was amazing. I went for New Year's dinner and it wasn't super busy. I got seated immediately. The complimentary tea here is so good; I'm obsessed. I drank at least 10 cups of that tea and the server was so generous and kept refilling my tea cup. The tea ramen was so unique and delicious and I love the tea noodles too! I also got the sashimi appetizer and it was fresh and delicious. And the hamachi appetizer was great too, I loved the spicy bite of jalapeño peppers. After the meal was done and I asked for the check, I was surprised by the dessert and let the server know I didn't order it, but she said it was on the house!! So impressed. And the matcha cakes were epic. Not too sweet, perfect fluffy texture, smooth matcha cream. I want to go back! The space is also beautiful and has a lot of seating.

    Amanda W.

    Loved the sushi and overall experience here! Relatively quiet, friendly and attentive servers, and delicious sushi. The drinks are expensive but the large size is absolutely huge, probably on par with a trenta from Starbucks

    Kuro Mitsu Matcha Latte 黒蜜抹茶ラテ
    Jennifer M.

    It's been a couple of years since I've had Nippon Cha so we decided to give them another try on a Sunday evening. At 6pm, diners were already filling up the place for an early dinner. We ordered the gyu-katsu to start along with 2 ramens. The gyu-katsu came first and looked like it was perfectly fried. The outside was crispy and the steak inside was medium to medium rare. The soy jalapeno dipping sauce was nice but a little salty if used too much. After a long while, I found it weird that having ordered within 2 mins after the table next to us, we still had not received our ramens when they were already more than halfway through their meal. When we flagged our waitress down, she realized their mistake and quickly alerted the kitchen to remake our meal. I'm not sure how they managed to lose our order but thinking back, I did see them bring 2 completely untouched ramens from the dining room back into the kitchen, so that made more sense after the fact. I got the negi ramen, which had a spicy pork broth and chasiu. The broth was light and had a hint of spice. The ramen itself was a bit soft and not noteworthy. The kara miso ramen had a spicy chicken broth and was even lighter than the negi. Both ramens were pretty average and nothing spectacular, but I may be biased as I prefer much richer broths and chewy noodles. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by this meal, but still appreciate having this classic ramen / matcha shop on Bell Blvd. If I do return, I would definitely get their curry beef udon again.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Samuel C.

    A serviceable ramen place in Bayside. The tonkotsu ramen was not too flavorable and a bit salty. Also ordered spicy tuna roll. It came with 6 rolls. Other places usually have 8. Rolls were also average. Service was okay. Probably the best ramen place in the area.

    Katsu don (plain)
    Angela L.

    We came for lunch on Sunday after church. They were friendly and service was very attentive. Inside was traditional looking with wooden tables and chairs. We got the tonkatsu ramen and the katsu don. The tonkatsu ramen with the tochucha noodle was very good. The broth was full of porky flavor. The noodle texture was dense and not as springy as the plain noodles. There were three large pieces of char sui. It was a solid bowl of ramen. The katsu was pretty typical. The meat was pretty large and the coating was crunchy. The rice was ok. Overall a good experience.

    Unatama.
    Charles C.

    My brother, sister, and I had an early dinner at Nippon Cha. The atmosphere was pleasantly serene. The staff was very polite and attentive. For example, they would fill your glass of water without you asking. I'm beginning to learn japanese food terminology, and you can Google any unknown terms yourself, but I found them to be very interesting. As usual, we had a taste of each others dish. 1) First off, we ordered a large order of Yuzuyebasaki fried chicken wings in yuzu sauce. ($18). I loved them, 5 stars. 2) My brother ordered Tochucha Chirashi, basically fresh sashimi including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops, ikura, avocado, oba. ($35). My brother gives the dish 4 stars. I'm not a sashimi person, but I have to give it a yummy 5 stars. 3) My sister ordered Nabe with seafood, cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, and scallions in Tochucha broth. ($28). My sis and I rate this dish 4 stars. 4) I had an Unatama bowl which consisted of eel with boiled egg in tentsuyu sauce, and tochucha rice. ($19). I found the taste of this dish, and any miso soup we had, to be a shade on the salty side. 4 stars. Overall, I recommend this restaurant, and give it a solid 4 stars.

    R4. Spicy Miso 辛味噌
    Nickey L.

    One of my go to ramen spots on Bell Blvd. Street parking out front. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is clean with a big sushi / Japanese menu. Their dessert options are also plentiful. I ordered the spicy miso this visit and throughly enjoyed it. The food has always been amazing. I just had one scoop of matcha icecream to end the meal, lite and enjoy the wooden aesthetics of the interior decor as well. I'll continue to come here often, it remains cozy and enjoyable.

    Keisen-Don, Matcha Soba, Chicken Curry Katsu, Assorted sushi set
    Jennifer L.

    We ordered an variety of different items to try such as the Keisen-Don, Matcha Soba, Chicken Curry Katsu, Assorted sushi set. The seafood was fresh with no funky smell to it, the katsu was crispy, and the matcha Soba had just the slightest hint of matcha flavoring to it but paired very well with the dipping sauce. However, the rice was not our favorite part of the meal because it felt like the chew to it was abit stiff and grainy but overall the meal was very good and unique.

    B. *Sushi Feast*
    Brandon N.

    Nippon Cha Bayside delivers excellent sushi at a great value. I ordered the sushi feast ($55) and was impressed by both the presentation and variety -- from salmon and uni to scallops, eel, roe, and quail egg, every piece was fresh and beautifully prepared. The quality easily rivals some of the expensive omakase experiences in Manhattan, but at a much friendlier price point. Service was attentive and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy the meal. For $55, the sushi feast is a fantastic deal and well worth it.

    Michiko M.

    Haven't been here in a long time. Parking can be tough in the area but it's doable. You might have to walk a bit. We came in and it took a while for the server to get to us. She apologized but it seemed like she was the only one out in the floor for a while! Food was good and came out fast. They used to have like a make your own match thing? But I didn't see it on the menu. If they did remove it from the menu what a bummer

    A5. Shishito Pepper
    Sarah K.

    Dined here for lunch on a rainy day. My mom ordered the Tochucha Udon and I ordered the curry udon with beef. Shared a spicy tuna roll as an appetizer. I also ordered a matcha with coconut water to go. It was a lot of food so we packed the leftovers. The service, the food and the ambiance are great. Just be mindful it is on the expensive side. Spent a total of $70 including tip and tax.

    Salmon Mentai Yaki-soba, S4. Tochucha Chirashi

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    Ask the Community - Nippon Cha

    Can we get some prices on your new sushi offerings? Need an updated menu somewhere please.

    https://www.toasttab.com/nippon-cha-bayside-39-34-bell-boulevard

    What brand of oat milk?

    OAT-LY

    Can you get just order a side of the negi broth?

    Yes, $6

    Is this a good work space?

    No, because it's a sit down restaurant and not a cafe.

    Do you have to make a reservation?

    You don’t have to. But it’s recommended. On weekends they only take reservations for 5 or more people.

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    Nami Sushi

    4.6(37 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Douglaston
    Casual dining
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    Nami Sushi is my favorite sushi place in the area!! The food is consistently good! It doesn't…read morematter whether you dine in or do take out, the food is always fresh! I usually get the sushi taco and the sushi set. Their specialty rolls are also delicious!

    I decided to try Nami Sushi because I wanted to see what their sushi tacos were about, so I ordered…read morethe salmon sushi taco. It was good, and my daughter really enjoyed it! For me, it was decent, but nothing I'd go crazy over. I will say, though, the tacos are very small, so keep that in mind. The real standout for me was the salmon fried rice. That was really good, and honestly, that's the main reason I would go back to Nami Sushi. I also tried the California rolls, which were good but nothing particularly different or out of the ordinary. The kani salad, unfortunately, wasn't my favorite. I usually expect yum-yum sauce to already be mixed into kani salad, but it wasn't, so I ended up adding some sauce I had at home, which definitely made it better for me. The service was good. The young lady who helped me was very nice and pleasant. The restaurant itself was very clean. It's a small space with a long, narrow kind of layout, but it still works for what it is. I'd come back for the salmon fried rice, and I'd probably try a few other things on the menu.

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    4.9(16 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I don't review often anymore. But this place was a standout. I've been eating sushi from Benny…read moresince he was at Matsuya. They moved away, and in my opinion, lost their greatest asset. I ordered completely off the menu. Just told him what we wanted. A Tuna hand roll, a California roll, and a platter with uni, ikura, ama ebi, maguro, and salmon. Everything was expertly prepared and extremely fresh. You can tell if the uni is fresh, and it was not only fresh but also generous. Honestly, the quality of the fish was akin to the best sushi I have had in Japan. Definitely going back. Highly recommend.

    PHE-NOM-IN-AL Sushi. Seriously. I came here this past weekend with 2 of my bffs and we sat at the…read morebar. Our drink orders were immediately taken by their staff, which was a great start. Sitting at sushi bar, we asked Chef Benny to make whatever he pleased and that we'd simply stop when we were full. We haven't got out as friends in a while, so we all agreed we'd splurge for the night and worry about the bill later. What happened next was extraordinary. Chef Benny served up banger after banger of his favorites. From uni and spicy tuna hand rolls to sashimi and nigiri... we were in sushi heaven. He also kept the banter flowing all night, sharing stories of his own pals and telling us all about his favorite restaurants across Long Island and Queens. What he told us next we couldn't believe.. he said he's in this 60's! He has such a youthful spirit, jolly demeanor, a ton of energy, and franky looks to be in his mid 40's.. I'd never have guessed! We happened to sit next to regulars of his. They were a lovely couple who have followed Chef Benny from restaurant to restaurant over the last 20+ years. That's a testament to not only how great of a chef he is, but also how great of a guy too!

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    Chef Benny...counter seats available if you choose

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    Nippon Cha - japanese - Updated October 2026

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