Best Japanese Restaurants in Forest Hills (11375)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: December 2025
Our Top Pick
Tamashii Red
Broth-forward ramen that hits hard and stays reliably satisfying.
Notable Picks
#1
Tamashii Red
8.1
A ramen-first counter that locals lean on for rich broth and a fast, no-nonsense meal on the Austin Street strip. Best used as a single-bowl stop: choose one signature ramen, add one fried side for crunch, and keep it moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
What Makes it Special: Broth-forward ramen that hits hard and stays reliably satisfying.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A steady neighborhood Japanese restaurant that plays best as a classic roll-and-teriyaki dinner rather than a trend-driven sushi chase. Order like a regular—one chirashi or sushi set plus one cooked plate—and it lands as dependable comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chirashi bowl, Salmon teriyaki, Spicy tuna roll
What Makes it Special: A classic neighborhood Japanese menu that stays reliable on staples.
7.7
A teppanyaki-style hibachi room that’s best for groups who want dinner-and-a-show energy. It delivers most consistently when you keep it simple: one hibachi entrée, one shared appetizer, and fried rice to anchor the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hibachi steak, Chicken hibachi, Hibachi fried rice
What Makes it Special: A hibachi-focused dining room built for group celebrations.
7.6
A newer izakaya-style spot that leans into shareable small plates with ramen and skewers as the anchor. Best for a casual, order-a-bunch meal: a bowl for the table, a few grilled items, and one crisp side to keep things moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ramen (signature bowl), Grilled chicken skewers (yakitori-style), Izakaya small plates (shareables)
What Makes it Special: An izakaya-style menu built around ramen, skewers, and shareables.
#5
Kissfish
7.5
A casual poke-and-roll stop that’s best used as a fast, customizable lunch when you want Japanese-leaning flavors without a full sit-down. It’s most consistent when you build one bowl with clean proteins, limit the add-ons, and keep the sauce balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-your-own poke bowl, Salmon poke bowl, Spicy tuna poke bowl
What Makes it Special: Custom poke bowls that work as a fast, clean lunch play.