An authentic Japanese restaurant in Berlin-Township, New Jersey, known for its fresh sushi, modern interpretations of classic dishes, and friendly service.
Osaka Restaurant offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with a modern twist, known for its high-quality fresh ingredients and friendly service. It's described as a local hidden gem, providing a clean and calm atmosphere for diners. The restaurant is also BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle).
Customers consistently praise Osaka Restaurant for its delicious and fresh food, especially the sushi and rolls. Many highlight the super friendly and amazing service, the clean interior, and the calm, relaxing atmosphere. Dishes like Gyoza, Katsu, and various specialty rolls receive high marks for taste and quality. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one review noted an issue with a promotional offer and an incorrect order, specifically regarding a Rainbow Roll without spicy mayo when ordered with it.
Additional Details
Osaka Restaurant is a BYOB establishment, allowing patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages to complement their meal.
Vegetarian-friendly optionsCooked rolls availableOptions with shellfishOptions with fishOptions with gluten
Best Times to Visit
The restaurant is generally described as not very busy, with a calm atmosphere, suggesting it's a good place to visit for a relaxed meal at any time. Lunch is specifically mentioned by a reviewer as a good time to visit.
5
As soon as we saw this place open up and learned that they had authentic Chinese cuisine in addition to sushi, my family knew we had to try it. We got their pan-fried dumplings, mapo tofu, spicy crab, and house special fried rice. Everything was delicious! Pan-fried dumplings were juicy, flavorful, and tasted homemade. The mapo tofu was soft and tender, and covered in chili oil (a bit on the spicy side, but we all love spice). The spicy crab was REAL soft-she’ll crab deep-fried in a seasoned batter and quickly stir-fried in dry chilis. And the house special rice had a wonderful smokiness from the wok. SO MUCH BETTER than the rice at Volcano Hibachi down the road. If you want the best of both Japanese and Chinese (Sichuan) cuisine, RUN to this place!
Highly disappointed. We used to always order from here when it was known as “Osaka” for our office lunches. We just called to make an order and the first thing the lady tells us is that they no longer have “yum yum sauce” for the hibachi orders. “There’s flavor on the food, why do you need that” is verbatim what was said. We ONLY ordered from here FOR the yum yum sauce. Anyways, we decided to still place our order because my office manager is pregnant and still wanted hibachi. Upon getting the food, they also CHANGED the rice???? We used to get fried rice and now they have changed it to white? not to mention the food really lacked any flavor at all, even down to the soup, which is normally very flavorful. All of it completely tastes different. Very noticeable difference in quality of meat also. We will not be ordering from here ever again. Don’t fix what isn’t broke. Bag fumbled hard.
Oldest daughter came here with a friend and raved about them. Brought my youngest daughter today for lunch. We started with the miso soup and avocado salad, had the shrimp app than shared 2 rolls. Everything was delicious and brought out at the appropriate times. Didn’t feel rushed to leave. The establishment was clean and the service was good as well. So glad we finally had a chance to come here as it’s nice to have a great local sushi place to come to now!
The food is amazing if you are nearby this is an amazing place to stop everything is tender and juicy I have never tried the sushi since I'm not really a fish person but the rest of their menu is so good It doesn't matter.
Gyoza is practically melt in your mouth the katsu has a very good tangy sauce to pair with the white rice and panko breading miso soup is very good salty and umami I have zero complaints!
Service is amazing the waiter is usually at the front desk sometimes cutting up fish for sushi and sashimi and I have no doubts you will be seated immediately. Food comes out quickly and insanely fresh sometimes even sizzling, if you go up to the front desk the waiter is willing to take extra orders there. Everybody is nice respectful and calm.
In terms of atmosphere there isn't much better It’s not very busy and when it is there is only about three groups and nobody has ever been loud or disrespectful. It’s very calm and a good place to kickback relax and enjoy some delicious food.
This place is truly a hidden gem I don't think I'll find something like it again!
Food was fresh and tasty. Overall very fairly priced and good portions. It’s BYOB for those interested. Would definitely recommend my new Japanese spot.
Ordered:
- Seaweed salad (served with cucumber)
- Volcano Roll (with crab and spicy mayo)
- Teriyaki Chicken (Sauce was just sweet enough without being overwhelming)
