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Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 2788 reviews

What User likes about Ginkaku Japanese Bistro:
The waitress was extremely helpful and polite. She took the time to write the name of the sale we enjoy, so we could buy it from the restaurant and have it at home; THAT was very thoughtful and seems the norm for this jewel of a Japanese restaurant. Make sure that the traffic lights are placed in a tricky place to enter / enter... View all feedback. What Average Critic doesn't like about Ginkaku Japanese Bistro:
I had dinner bento box with teriyaki steak and it tasted good. My table ordered some sushi rolls, but I think the rolls weren't that good. They put imitation crab meat in all the sushi rolls. I don't like fake crab meat because it has a weird flavor. Also service was slow for a Friday night. 2 waitresses were running all over the place to serve all the tables and handle the front desk. Food came out like an hour late... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 163 reviews
Felix
27.10.2023 - 07:25

This restaurant has a very annoying entrance which has deter me from coming in before. I usually dine in another Japanese restaurant in the area. We decided to...

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Kristin
27.10.2023 - 07:25

Best chicken lo mein I've ever had! If you're into sushi this is a good spot for you too.

DJ
27.10.2023 - 07:25

Great Japanese food at a very reasonable price. A good quality spicy tuna roll for $7, where can you find that these days?The portion of tonkatsu my wife ordere...

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Marcel
27.10.2023 - 07:25

Great food great drinks the bars amazing great service. They will put whatever you want on the TV just ask.

L
27.10.2023 - 07:25

Very delicious food in a beautiful setting. We came for a special dinner and were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh, and the restaur...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 9 reviews
Kish
23.11.2023 - 16:43

Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Edamame Parking space: Plenty of parking Parki...

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halie
23.11.2023 - 16:43

Ginkaku is a great addition to the area for some delicious sushi. They have an excellent lunch special. Their pepper tuna, beef nagimaki, and Singapore mei fun...

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Alan
23.11.2023 - 16:43

With sushi, you get what you pay for. The value here is fantastic. The fish is very fresh, and the ratio of filling to rice is excellent. Special rolls were del...

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Krishna
23.11.2023 - 16:43

Server/hostess seemed grumpy. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3 Recommendation for vegetarians: Somew...

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Carolynne
23.11.2023 - 16:43

The food was excellent, and there was convenient parking and easy access. They also offer alcohol, which greatly enhances the dining experience. Overall, I woul...

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 8 reviews

I had been wanting to eat good sushi for a long time and everything was perfect! I will go again many times, the waitresses are super attentive, the place is su...

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Loooooooove this place. Recent transplants to NJ and in search of a good Japanese spot. Holy moly! The rolls are ALL amazing. Every time we go we try something...

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The waitress was extremely helpful and polite. She took the time to write the name of the sale we enjoy, so we could buy it from the restaurant and have it at h...

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Understaffed I was waiting for more than 1 hour for sushi and rolls, even though the half of the tables were empty The staff is trying to do everything quickly,...

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Such a beautifully decorated, and delicious spot. Every fine detail has been thoroughly executed, and the food is absolutely incredible. We have never had a bad...

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Doordash
4.8 ★ from 1700 reviews
Phyllis
01.11.2023 - 22:58

Everything was great but the beef yaki udon was bland.

Olympia
01.11.2023 - 22:58

Lots of great vegan options. The miso soup is one of the best I've ever had. The sautéed vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly.

Angela
01.11.2023 - 22:58

This is the best sushi I've tried in the area. It's consistently fresh and absolutely delicious!

K
01.11.2023 - 22:58

This is the best Japanese restaurant in the area. They always follow instructions and accommodate special requests. Everything is fresh and delicious. The lunch...

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William
01.11.2023 - 22:58

The scallop sashimi is the freshest seafood you'll ever taste! They also have the best clear soup. This is definitely the go-to sushi spot!

Aggregated
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews

This review is for the Japanese dinners and not the sushi. I never had the sushi here so I can't review it. I've done takeout here lots of times, and I've dined...

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After frequently passing by Ginkaku on Route 34, we finally decided to give it a try, and we were delighted with our experience. I started with a Hiro Sunrise c...

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After a long time, I enjoyed some Japanese cuisine. I ordered sashimi and hibachi seafood, and I loved it. The interior was lovely, and my family really enjoyed...

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We visited this restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved it! The kids ordered the Bento Box dinner, which came in a generous portion, and they were th...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews
R
18.11.2023 - 09:19

Found our new sushi place, for both dine in and take out. We've tried this place a few times for sushi take out and it has been nothing less than amazing. Tonig...

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R
18.11.2023 - 09:19

This was our first visit, and we absolutely loved it! The kids ordered the dinner bento box, which was a generous portion, and they enjoyed every bit of it. The...

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R
18.11.2023 - 09:19

The waitress was incredibly helpful and polite. She even took the time to write down the name of the sale we were enjoying so that we could purchase it to enjoy...

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R
18.11.2023 - 09:19

After repeatedly passing by this spot on Route 34, we finally decided to try Ginkaku, and our experience was truly delightful. I began with a Hiro Sunrise, whic...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Mike
23.11.2023 - 16:43

The rolls here are fantastic and inventive. The food is fresh and tastes wonderful. The service is good, though not exceptional. I will definitely be returning!

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 3 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 415 reviews
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4.7 ★ from 276 reviews
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4.8 ★ from 8 reviews

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