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.

The tuna tartare and Shumai are OUT OF THIS WORLD. My roommate orders the pad thai frequently and…read moreLOVES it. Beautiful presentation on dishes. Sad we didn't try this place sooner. Delivery is always quick and fresh. We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person soon for the sushi bar.

In a culinary landscape where great sushi is so often confined to coastal capitals and…read moreexpense-account zip codes, it is genuinely startling to encounter something this accomplished in Matawan. I have eaten sushi at Sugarfish in Manhattan and at Jade in Beverly Hills--two benchmarks for quality and consistency--and I can say without hesitation that this experience surpasses Sugarfish and stands shoulder to shoulder with Jade at roughly a third of the price. With sushi, the truth is unavoidable: three-quarters of the experience is determined long before the knife ever touches the fish. It lives in the discipline of daily market sourcing, in restraint, in knowing when not to interfere. Here, that philosophy is not only understood but executed with confidence. The fish is pristine, the rice balanced and restrained, the flavors allowed to speak without excess. What makes this place remarkable is not merely its technical proficiency, but its ambition. This is not "good for New Jersey" sushi; it is simply excellent sushi, full stop--an experience that would feel entirely at home in Manhattan, Los Angeles, or Tokyo. I gladly made the trip from Montclair, and I will gladly make it again. This is the rare kind of restaurant that recalibrates expectations, proving that greatness does not require a skyline--only rigor, taste, and respect for the craft.

Came here on a Wednesday night and was seated right away. Pretty spacious and clean inside and…read morelooks much classier on the inside than it does on the outside. Our server/service was excellent overall and food came out very fast despite the restaurant slowly filling up! We started off with the mentai potato, zaru soba, and tempura appetizers and those were the stars tonight. The mentai potato were steak fries with a mentaiko and wasabi dipping sauces. Fries were large, crispy and perfectly saulted. The zaru soba was also a nice find! We usually have go to NYC for it so it was a nice surprise. Pro tip, add wasabi to the sauce to mellow out the saltiness. We ordered a few rolls, a sushi dinner and some uni. Unfortunately the uni didn't seem as fresh as we had hoped and had a very overwhelming ocean taste to it. The rice on the rolls and sushi also were a bit mushy as if the rice wasn't cooked enough or too much rice vinegar was used. We also ordered a white christmas roll expecting seared white tuna, but it wasn't seared. Fish quality was ok overall. Overall, the experience was fine and we would love to try some more of the hot food. We really loved the apps but were a little disappointed tonight with the sushi. We'd come back soley for the apps!

I brought friends here. My 3rd time eating here. Quick service. Excellent food. Everyone went home…read morestuffed.

The food was delicious and the spicy mayo was not that spicy. Ordered from the lunch menu from…read moreMonday to Saturday. Service was good and food came fast.

Just came back from having dinner here. Surprise surprise. Another AYCE spot in Jersey…read more Overall, the fish quality was decent and the sashimi pieces were large. Good selection of hot food too. The service was quite slow even though the restaurant was empty. It took a while for the sushi to arrive, and by that time, we started feeling full from the appetizers. We knew we were not going to get our money's worth tonight. Towards the end of our meal, we started smelling a poopy stench in the air - yes you heard me, POOPY! It made me completely lose my appetite. I'm so done with sushi buffets...never again :(

Tried this spot twice!!!! Once when they first opened and once very recently. Ambiance looks dated,…read morenot modern and not period or style correct, just dated. The menu was a mix of Japanese and Chinese dishes. Unfortunately they missed the mark on both. At some point, halfway through the meal I thought to myself, wow these flavors are way off, do they even know how to cook or know the flavors that the customers are looking for. (Why would you put wasabi in the bbq squid that comes with teriyaki sauce), to order hibachi you need to order everything separately. The service was kind and attentive but very disorganized even though it was only 2 tables being served. Do NOT order the all-you- can-eat, waste of money, too expensive for the quality and flavor combinations. Only get it if you just want to shovel food down your gastronomical hole. Hate doing poor reviews!!! This is only meant for the owners/managers to take note and fix it all, and create value for the customer.

As far as special occasion dinners go, this was pretty top notch. Obviously the price point doesn't…read moreallow for this to be an everyday thing but when you're feeling like treating yourself, I highly recommend a dinner here. We came here with a Saturday night reservation for the Kotobuki Omakase option. The team at Naoki sushi all works very well together and the entire experience was super special and went very smoothly. I love the simple atmosphere and decor, it is relaxing, bright and very authentically Japanese. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't delicious in its own way. The fish was super fresh and I'm still dreaming about the melt-in-your-mouth uni. You can tell that you get what you pay for here in terms of quality.

My husband and I decided to try the omakase dinner for his birthday as we've tried all the places…read morein our general area. This place is small and intimate with only 8 sushi bar seats and 8 table seats. A great vibe and ambiance to watch your sushi chef expertly prepare your meal. Unfortunately, a couple decided to bring their small children that were talking very loudly and had occasional screams. There is a place and time to bring your kids dining and fine dining isn't one of them. Our favorite appetizer was the chanwanmushi! They packed so much umami into such a small dish and the texture of the egg was like silken tofu. My husbands favorite piece of nigiri was the otoro as the tuna was so fatty and just melted in your mouth. Mine was the uni spoon which was a small dish of uni, ikura, caviar, and rice. The hand rolls were a highlight too! After the 6 courses are done you're able to order ala carte and I'm so glad I got an ikura hand roll. Service is impeccable and everyone was very kind and thoughtful. Overall a great experience and an omakase spot we would come back to.

My husband and I stopped at Eastern Sushi on on our way back to the city from Atlantic City--and…read morewow, we were seriously impressed. I had the Golden Salmon Roll (swapped the tobiko for masago) and it was super fresh with really high-quality fish. My husband got the hibachi scallops, which came out piping hot and perfectly cooked. Honestly, the food here is better than some spots we've tried in Manhattan. The restaurant itself isn't fancy, but it's very clean and the service was great. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area!

The food is good. The service is terrible. They give you…read morereally small portions Ambiance is good

Review Update: on this random Wednesday we came in for an early dinner. We ate so good. Service…read morewas great and our food came out really quickly. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the New Orleans roll - yum! We got our usual noodles and sushi. Our kids enjoyed their plain food but me & my husband loved the variation of rolls we ordered. The place is your average restaurant, nothing special & when you first walk in there's an interesting smell that we quickly got used to. It wasn't anything that would give you a headache, something like old food and cleaning products but faint-ish. Nothing that would stop me from coming back. We really like coming here when we're in the area which is rare but we love the vibe.

I was in the mood for some Chinese food, and came across this place searching reviews. Although…read moresushi may be what they are best known for, I really enjoyed the lunch specials i ordered. My girlfriend and I tried their general tso's chicken, sesame chicken, and beef lo mein. We really enjoyed all 3 of these dishes. General Tso's was my favorite of them all, just because I enjoy some spice to my sauces. But everything was really good here. Awesome flavors. And their prices are very reasonable. You get a large amount of food for a lunch special. I was very satisfied with everything here. I will be coming back for sure.

I love ramen here I love the people the food the environment. is very comfortable to be here I'll…read moredefinitely come back again

My third time coming here and I've always left super satisfied with the service and good food. Not…read moreto mention, very cute and cozy decor and ambiance. Servers were always so attentive and very friendly. Each table has a button to press when you need to call your server. Things I've ordered: Takoyaki octopus balls- Super good, must try! Popcorn chicken-Good Agedashi tofu-Good Pork bao bun-Ehh wasn't my fave Spicy chili dumplings-Good but a tad too too spicy for me Shrimp tempura-Good Sapporo miso ramen(mild spice level)- Flavorful and has a kick to it.) I've also ordered the plain miso ramen BUT I liked the one with the mild spice to it better. Kyushu spicy tonkotsu ramen-This was ok for me Thai iced tea-Good, not too sweet for me Matcha pudding with red bean- Really good, I highly recommend this! Overall, a good place to go if you're craving ramen. Prices are decent, good service, and good food. This spot is gonna be one of my favorite ramen place to go to.

AYCE + BYOB! Yes, everything on the menu is fair game, not just sushi (a question I had before…read morecoming in). I didn't anticipate the restaurant to be so packed as it looks unassuming given its location, but I was wrong! Had to wait a good 30-40 minutes to get a table for 2. Once you review the menu, you put up the sign that says "service needed" to indicate to the staff you are ready to order. They have disclaimers (rightfully so) to not over order as to minimize food waste.Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh! Def a great deal (just under $30 PP for all you can eat) and a great variety of options.

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 :(

Just when I thought Staten Island's sushi scene couldn't get any better, Oishi opens its doors and…read moreblows every expectation out of the water. This brand-new spot on Forest Avenue is a sleek, modern izakaya that feels like it was plucked straight from Tokyo and dropped into the heart of the borough. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is electric--warm wood tones, soft lighting, and a lively open kitchen where the chefs are slicing fish with samurai-level precision. I started with the Hamachi Carpaccio, drizzled in yuzu-truffle ponzu and topped with microgreens and crispy garlic chips. Each bite was a perfect balance of buttery yellowtail and bright citrus pop. The sushi omakase (chef's choice) was the star of the night. Standouts included: Bluefin Otoro so melt-in-your-mouth rich I almost cried. Uni from Hokkaido--creamy, briny, and served at the perfect chill. A live scallop nigiri still twitching on the rice (yes, that fresh). But Oishi isn't just raw fish heaven. The izakaya side shines with small plates like Wagyu Beef Skewers glazed in a sticky-sweet tare, and Truffle Miso Black Cod that flakes apart like edible art. Even the vegan options (grilled king oyster mushroom "scallops") had my plant-based friend raving. Cocktail game? Chef's kiss. The Yuzu Gin Fizz with shiso leaf garnish is dangerously drinkable, and the sake list has gems you won't find at your average spot. Service was attentive but never hovering--our server even explained the difference between akami and chutoro without making us feel like amateurs. Prices are fair for the quality (omakase ~$85, rolls $14-$18), and portions are generous. They're still in soft-open mode, but you'd never know it--everything ran like clockwork. Staten Island, we don't deserve this place... but I'll be back weekly anyway. Oishi is officially my new favorite restaurant on the island. Run, don't walk.

Service was very good. Food was very tasty. Excellent presentation of food. Ordered apps. Entries…read moreand deserts. Only drawback. They give you impression it's a Japanese restaurant. But it really is a classy Chinese restaurant. Overall very good.