Since this is a large chain found in malls, I didn't have extremely high standards for the food. If you just want a quick bite, you can come here. But if you are craving some Asian flavors, you are better off getting food elsewhere. I always get chicken teriyaki with brown rice, vegetables and EXTRA sauce. I am glad I did so here as well. The food was fresh but bland. Without the extra cup of teriyaki sauce, I wouldn't have finished the food. The cashier was extremely nice and the store itself is a bit dark. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken teriyaki entree - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

I attempted to use the app to order food at approximately 7:50pm on Sunday, March 15, 2026. I received the message that the restaurant was not taking orders. I drove 12 min to the restaurant and the entry door was locked. Someone was there to pick up an order at the same time I arrived and was let into the restaurant. In addition, there were approximately 5 people eating in the restaurant and there was a worker at the register and workers behind the grill. The gentleman who came to open the door, stated they were finished. I explained to him that the I attempted to order online and he said I could order online until 8:30pm. I looked at my watch and told him it was only 8:13pm. I was unable to order food. The restaurant closes at 9pm. This is bad business. Avoid this place. read more

This location is very clean and professional, with plenty of seating available for customers. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made the experience even better. I ordered a small chicken teriyaki, and it came out exactly how I wanted--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Thank you, Sarku Japan, for the great service! read more

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If your expectations are not super high not a bad bento box for a quick lunch that's better than high fat fast food. But it's not 5 star so, yeah. You get what you pay for, and this is an affordable, edible bento box. The chicken is tender in the teriyaki the rolls are decently made and the customer service not the worst around. The ambiance is quick service but still room to sit and eat, I usually grab and go tho. read more

I was craving some stir fry teriyaki. Of course Sarku is a chain so nothing to go wow about however, quality and service goes along way, The cashier server wasn't the most enthusiastic. Also they advertise sushi rolls that apparently they don't make according to the server. Also the orders were incorrect. I asked for spicy and they gave me regular. They also gave a little bit of vegetables unlike before they would give a bit more. The space for veggies in the to-go plate was small and it wasn't even filled. I just didn't feel 100% satisfied as I've been to different Sarkus and the experience wasn't that bad. I honestly think the Sarku's in the malls are better. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Terriyaki over brown rice and veggies - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

I've ordered twice from them through Uber eats. Haven't loved them this far and don't think I'll order from them again. The first time I ordered two bentos and a miso soup. Honestly the flavor just wasn't there for me but I gave them a second try. The second time we ordered 2 bentos and extra order of 6 dumplings which equal to 12 dumplings and all we received was a 1/4 of a little cup of sauce. Idk how that was logical. I was very disappointed they didn't send a single pack of sauce of any kind but mostly because the dumplings were so dry and without sauce to dip in, it was just tough to swallow. Sushi was maybe a 2 out of 4 raging. Dry & too hard. read more

Sarku Japan - Beef and shrimp bento Shrimp bento Miso - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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Loved the food! Ordered to go for lunch and super excited I have a Sarku right by my job. I ordered the extreme habachi served with either white or fried rice. I got the fried rice with the teriyaki chicken. They fill up all the plate for a low price! Love love love. I also decided to give sushi another try, had a bad experience with another restaurant years ago. I ordered the shrimp tempura rolls! LOVED IT! Will be my new fav from now on. I also tried one of my co workers Philadelphia rolls and that was good as well. Loved the flavor and honestly I have no complaints. Thank you. read more

Sarku Japan - Shrimp tempura rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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I'm super happy with Sarku and how close it is to my house. Who doesn't love some cheap sushi?? They have some fun roll options. I usually stick to the basics when coming here for obvious reasons. They've been here long enough to judge them fairly, the workers are much better now. They're fast and friendly. I've gotten a bento box before and while it's good I still enjoy the sushi better. It's good when I'm in a rush and just want something quick for dinner. Not to mention, cheap! It's a big restaurant, lots of seating. I love that it's always clean, they definitely maintain it well for how busy they get. They have tons of sauce options too. The only drawback to this location is the parking lot. Anytime after 4pm on weekdays and all day weekends it's a madhouse! I would definitely just park farther away and be safer. There's some crazy drivers in this area. read more

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Quick hot food I recommend getting the bento box if you like a variety of food. The chicken is nice and juicy but crispy on the outside and the egg rolls are great. read more

I saw the storefront for Sarku Japan at Kearny Plaza and became immediately interested since I usually only see these inside food courts. I ordered the shrimp teriyaki combo-- you can choose between water or soda, and spring roll vs dumpling vs Cali roll. FYI-- inside dining is still not open as of 4/24/21. I saw a bunch of 5 star reviews and also some 1 star reviews so really didn't know what to expect but trust when I say that it's extremely underwhelming. They don't actually cook the protein with the sauce, and the little container of teriyaki sauce was bland and not flavorful enough to balance out the unseasoned noodles or boiled cabbage/broccoli medley. If it was cooked in sauce like the marketing photos I bet it would taste better. read more

Decent/Good service here I was here since somewhere in 2019 and I used to get chicken with teriyaki I went in here with my mom, sister and brother and this service was decent we got our food and there's different types of cokes like cherry coke and we tasted the food and we kinda liked it and since 2020 we never really went in here that much. read more

I used to really like going here. Yes, I know its not a traditional Sushi place and is very "franchisee and mainstream" to appeal to the masses, but I didn't mind. It was easy, delicious and quick! My biggest issue is 9 months ago or so, they stopped making "ready to order sushi" and completely changed their sizing. The rolls and sushi pieces were essentially cut in half at the same price. They now have "happy hour" where they serve their leftover prep-packaged rolls for 50% off after 7. Honestly, unless you're going after 7, I would avoid. I'm assuming this change was due to cost-cutting measures, however, the only thing it has done is made me stop going 3 times a week to "maybe once every 3 months". read more

This location is new and one of the better Sarku Japans out there. Big windows let in natural light and there's lots of seating. You have ample parking because it's located inside the new Kearny Plaza. The service is fast and the food is prepared well. Good spot for fast hibachi eats and sushi rolls! read more

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VERY NASTY CUSTOMER SERVICE BY THE GIRL THAT EXPEDITES THE FOOD !! MY WIFE AND I ORDERED 5 orders and asked for 2 extra sauce & we got a very rude looked from her , i spend my money on 5 orders the least i can get its 2 extra sauces . Horrible service because of ppl like this customers will stop going to this business & im pretty sure im na the only one that experienced this ! read more

I'm only giving this place three stars for the food the staff in the front meaning the cashiers the male and female were not pleasing at all as soon as customers walk in they would instantly have a snobby attitude, roll their eyes and start making comments which I don't want to say. Let me not even mention how the guy bagging the food kept throwing the utensils and sauces into the bags with a disgusted face unbelievable read more

I generally love Sarku and was really excited to have one so close when we moved. However, I have tried this location three times now, and the food has ranged from tasteless to inedible. I recommend steering clear until they make some big changes. read more

I've only ever ordered for delivery here. Mostly everything is fine, except for the inconsistencies in their bubble tea. Sometimes the tapioca would be SEVERELY undercooked. There needs to be some sort of quality control for whatever comes out of the kitchen, whether it's for dine in, take out, or delivery customers. This is an issue because some of their drinks arent cheap, and once undercooked tapioca is in, there really is no taking it out. read more

We liked the food. Then one delivery order was missing an entree. No one answers the phone. Try again. Next order missing an appetizer. Try one last time, 2 of 3 entrees missing. I'm done. read more

First time here, this place just opened recently and offers great japanese food, thats served fast. The employees were friendly. I had the chicken teryaki which they are known for. You cant beat 5.49 for the amount of food you get its great.. I will definetly be back and try the shrimp next time. Update. Shrimp teryaki just as good as chicken!! read more

As a first time customer I could not have been treated more poorly. When placing my order I was given attitude and was treated like an inconvenience when there wasn't even a line out the door. I was being rushed and given a snotty look just for the cashier to turn to the side and go on his phone once I was given the receipt. He was of Indian descent with black hair and black beard, he had skinny build if you see this man at the register just turn the other way and save yourself. read more

havent really Experienced any good sushi in the area, this is my go to place for a quick bite to eat. Never encountered any long lines. Bento boxes are great too and the portion sizes are perfect. read more

Food was fresh and very good. Place is clean and service is friendly. Great spot to eat after having to shop at Bjs next door read more

Sarku Japan - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

Great place quick service fresh food generous portions and courteous customer service! I'm allergic to the California roll in my bento box I had a choice of more dumplings or fried rice no cost she gave me a large free serving of fried rice in a separate container, and I took a whole meal home after I was finished. read more

Sarku Japan - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

It's clean and new....for now. But this is Kearny, give it time and it'll start looking real ratchet pretty soon. Get here fast, ya'll! read more

Sarku Japan - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

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This is probably the best teriyaki you will ever have. They were closed since like mid-late March to July1st . Which sucked because I would eat there every single day. Their sushi is always 8/10 and taste better than some high end restaurants I've been too. I've never had a bad meal at this location EVER. Food comes hot and fast . Never burnt rice always taste good and never stale. This location is THE BEST read more

Great option in this strip mall. Prices are super reasonable and place is big, nice and clean. My fiance and I typically grab some sushi takeout here every other month or so. One of the best places for sushi in the area. A bit more westernized and definitely not as authentic but by no means bad if you know exactly what you are in for! read more

I bought the Teriyaki chicken and beef with fried for my brother and I and we both loved it. Fresh flavorful and tender chicken and beef with fried rice and sautéed veggies, way too much food, I ate three times from one order. This Kearney location lead me to find a great shopping area. Will differently order Sarku Japan food again. read more

We tried the sushi and had to return it, which they actually didn't want to do. The rice was old and hard. They tried to tell us it had been made that afternoon. Probably more like two days ago. We'll never go back. read more

Horrible service! 30 minute wait for shrimp/rice. Seriously? Fast food terrible! Will not go again.

I want to start off by saying that I usually love Sarku. My staff and I eat at this location often and when I say often I mean every single day someone from my staff eats here. That is because our store is so close to sarku. Long story short I ordered food from sarku today and there was a cockroach inside of it. Enough said read more

The staff had a very nasty attitude. The sushi was extremely disgusting. Shop rite has better sushi and the noodles I received was cold and dry. will be sure not to give business to them again read more

I have been going to this Sarku since they first opened and it seems that they have gone from a solid 4 to a vague 3. It almost feels like a walk-in drive thru since they still don't have the dine in option as of 8/19/21. Food is good and service is OK. read more

This location does not serve fresh sushi or chicken rolls. They make them in the morning and sell them throughout the day. Super disappointed to come here and be told they cannot make a chicken teriyaki roll when nearly every other location from here to Florida does. read more

I dont usually write reviews on chains especially fast foods, but the chicken was very salty, i did not finish half of my food! Its a nice place and hospitality seems good but i would rather just skip it.... and eat teriyaki at the mall... even the lomaine tasted cheap if that even exists lr maybe it aint cooked right read more

Worst place . Took forever to get food . Did others orders had me waiting. Have poster outside and inside saying 5$ off for your first order when they don't do that . What the point on displaying the poster then . read more

Horrible service, the woman that answered the phone didn't get my order right, when I came to pay and pick up my food I went to go pick up the bag and since I gave her a nickel instead of a quarter she told me I wasn't allowed to touch it, went back to my car grabbed the quarter, then went to grab the food again and said no, again!! Literally embarrassing, she had no respect or manners very rude woman, she was wearing purple lipstick so if you go here and a woman is wearing a funky colored lipstick that's her. The food wasn't all that good either, sushi was small and stuck together, dumplings were cold and again I asked for broccoli as my choice instead of rice and noodles because I don't eat carbs, they weren't understanding what I wanted and just threw salad on my plate instead, I WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE!!!! read more

Big proportions and fresh food. Miso soup delish!!!! A place just for me and my sushi loving kids

Food is great and price is very good. We came here occasionally since it's close to our home. Staff are very friendly. I left my handbag the second time I visited here. Bag was carefully wrapped and securely stored when I went back to pick it up 15 minutes later. Thumbs up! read more

I work very close and this is a great lunch spot. Prices are perfect and the amount of food you get is AMAZING. They never disappoint and the flavor is always on point. The staff is nice and willing to answer any questions. I've had the chicken teriyaki/rice combo and the chicken bento box. The bento box is slightly higher in price but well worth it, you're so full at the end of it! read more

Good sushi. I think the people should be a bit nicer but once again, good sushi. That's all that's on my mind. Good sushi.