I found a gem in my backyard. I didn't expect this place to be this good. The staff was very…read morefriendly and accommodated our reservations immediately. Can't complain. The place was nice, quaint with your typical Japanese Restaurant flare. Not pretentious. Comfortable and seemingly spacious enough for 6 people. The food was very good. I had the Chirashi Sashimi and the fish was fresh. Didn't feel like it was frozen for days. My wife and son enjoyed the Steak Teriyaki Bento Box, My other son found his Sushi Roll very satisfying. Even my daughter, who is very picky, like her Chicken Katsu. I also had the Tokyo IPA. It was surprisingly good! It didn't have that tiresome bitter IPA taste. I was delightfully refreshing. This place is definitely worth visiting. I should really explore the back roads of my area more and not just go up-and-down Route 9 or 18 or trekking to NYC. There could be more hidden gems that I haven't discovered.

Ginkaku Japanese Bistro is one of the best Sashimi and Sushi restaurants I tried. The Sahimi and…read moreSushi for 1 was well presented. I really loved how they presented a boatload of Sashimi and Sushi. The boatload of sashimi and sushi were really fresh and of high quality. The Kani salad was really good. The miso soup was just okay though, a little improvement is needed if I may suggest. The Cheesecake and the Green tea ice cream are very good. My friend and I really enjoyed in this restaurant after getting tired of playing pickle ball nearby. I will definitely recommend this restaurant and will go back again to experience the other list in their menu.

Prices reasonable. Lunch specials! My hubby surprised me with lunch and I came back to treat my…read morestaff to the delicious food. Happy to have something like this close to home! Very cute restaurant as well.

I know I said no more sushi buffets but the buffet lover in me just couldn't stay away. This is the…read morelast time, I swear!! I tried to give this new spot a fair shot, especially because it's so close to me, but it was pretty disappointing to say the least. The cooked food selection was limited. No fried oysters?! On top of that, the cooked food that we did order was bland and bordered on nursing home food. Service was very slow even though it wasn't busy. It took almost an hour for the sushi to be served and we only ordered 2 rolls and a few pieces of nigiri. I noticed that there were way more waitstaff than sushi chefs. The interior was decorated beautifully and the employees were nice, but that's really the only positive thing I have to say :(

Came to Kanpachi for lunch a couple days this week and the value is excellent. I got the sushi roll…read morelunch 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.

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

Do not order from this place if you want to pay premium prices and get sushi like this. The Spicy…read moreTuna is hard. The rice used for the sushi is stale. And they give fish--they couldn't even tell you what it was! I asked for salmon and tuna sushi pieces and got throwaway fish. I even tipped and it was takeout. They don't even say thank you. They told me 15 min wait so I waited a full 15 minutes and went inside and the food was on the counter. Soup on top of the sushi as well inside the bag. They knew I was standing outside and no one came to say the food was ready. Terrible all around. I live nearby and although convenient I will never eat here again.

Sakana is a great addition to the central hub of Spotswood. I love the option of eating Japanese…read morefood and being able to do a grocery/alcohol run at the same time. Food pricing is reasonable. We love their lunch specials and bento boxes. Lots of options for sushi and special rolls as well. Clean interior and friendly service.

What a lovely restaurant! This family-run sushi restaurant offers the best sushi I've eaten since…read moremy time in Okinawa. What's even better is the size of their portions. In this era of disinterested servers, is the attention and courtesy they offer their customers. My granddaughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit; I'm sure you will also!

Food quality and presentation are the top, reasonable prices, amazing service…read more Can't ask for more Place is cozy and nice! Hidden gem for sure

My wife and I had dinner here. This is our fourth time eating here. They have a nice selection of…read moregluten free dishes to pick from. The food is delicious and the service is very good. We ordered combination plates. Sesame Chicken and Shrimp and Chicken. They came with soup. I am not gluten free so I had the Wonton Egg Drop and my wife is gluten free had the Chicken and Rice soup. It was loaded with White Meat Chicken Strips and was very filling! I would recommend trying this place!

For some reason they fell off our RADAR screen but now are back on. Our visit last night was very…read morenice with some wonderful food and excellent service. Please see the attached photos to get an idea of their offerings. You simply can't go wrong here. Probably some of the best Chinese food you will find in Jersey. Highly recommended!

Great sushi and they have all you can eat! Great quality! The service is good. They always come by…read moreclearing plates or refilling water. They are clean and well spaced so you have distance from other tables.

We wanted to celebrate Fathers Day with 3 dads with a total of 10 of us tonight. We arrived around…read more5:30p and it wasn't very crowded and we were seated immediately. That sadly was the best part of the night. We ordered; 8 AYCE and 2 ordered ala carte. My wife's vegetarian and doesn't eat much and my mom doesn't eat raw sushi and ordered the teriyaki shrimp. 1. The service is horrible. We waited 20mins to get our first appetizers. The waitress just dropped off plates and didn't explain what they were. My mom noticed the table next to us ordered what she got and a few minutes later, the waitress asked if she received her entree, which she replied no, and then she went to the table next to us and grabbed their plate and brought it back to the kitchen. We assume they reheated and replated the dish because it was way overcooked. 2. Long wait. Some items didn't arrived after over an hour and we asked about them multiple times. As we were ordering our 2nd round, we just reordered them. We got our waters refilled often but they never checked in to see if we were receiving our food or if we wanted to order more. Like they didn't ask one time. 3. Lost in translation. My parents are immigrants, so I am pretty understanding but the waitress didn't understand much of what I was saying and when I asked for extra ginger while pointing at it she looked very confused. I also asked her what a few items were when she brought them, and she didn't respond. 4. 10% coupon: don't bother trying to use the 10% off coupon from their own website. When we asked for the check, I showed her the coupon and she looked confused like I made it up and I let her know it was from their website under "coupons". She went to the back to ask about it and returned to say it was for online orders only. I mentioned that the coupon doesn't have any fine print except it can't be used with any other offers, and she didn't try to help at all which was frustrating. At the end of the day, it was probably one of the worst meals I've ever had. The food quality was ok except for my mom getting a reheated meal. But the service was terrible. It sucks to have to wait so long for food and things coming out randomly and my son and wife waiting over an hour for their items while others are pretty much done. Save yourself the aggravation and try something else.

Absolutely incredible experience at Wasabi Kaizen! It's under new management.The place looks…read moreamazing the food is fantastic. Best Omakase ever in New Jersey. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. The sushi? Next level. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented -- you can truly taste the quality. The Wasabi Kaizen roll was a standout: perfectly balanced with just the right kick. Service was attentive and friendly, making the whole evening even better. Whether you're a sushi connoisseur or just discovering Japanese cuisine, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to come back!

Waitress was the best. She checked in on us often and made sure that our order was perfect !…read more I can not believe how incredibly amazing the General Pso Chicken was. Super crispy and the flavor of sauce was amazing. I would go here just for this. Aaannnnd their fried rice has no business being as amazing as it is. I think they have a magician in the kitchen. Sushi was sooooo fresh and the size was great. They didn't skimp on the seafood at all. It was perfectly delicious. Will say the waitress did say we ordered so much and she didn't want us to take left overs because sushi is best enjoyed fresh. lol I think she just wanted to see us again, and we feel the same! Ambiance. Low music playing. Comfortable seats. Decor- little dated but as an 80's kid it felt like home. Not your laser show and DJ kind of venue but it soooo didn't need to be. We came to eat and that is exactly what we did. Enjoy our meal to the fullest. Enjoy and if you check them out please post photos! We want to try all the variety here.