Roll with It: Where to Find the Best Sushi in Nassau County, Long Island

Far from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Long Islanders can find plenty of spots to enjoy great sushi without ever needing a passport. Whether you’re indulging in a high-end Omakase experience or loading up on an all-you-can-eat feast, Nassau County, Long Island’s Japanese restaurants have something for everyone.

There are grand banquet halls serving seafood flown in from Japan and hole-in-the-wall joints serving masterful creations. So, grab your chopsticks and get ready to dig in. Here are eight spots to taste the the best sushi in Nassau County, Long Island.

Opened in 2023, this spacious, Chinese-fusion restaurant has become known for one thing: its extensive, all-you-can-eat menu. For $34.99 per person, you can enjoy favorites like California, Spicy Salmon, and Dragon Rolls. The all-you-can-eat menu includes non-sushi plates of fried catfish, fried rice, and beef short ribs. Want to go wild? For an extra $19.99, splurge on the Cajun seafood option chock-full of shellfish like mussels, shrimp, and snow crab legs served with your choice of sauce.

This sleek Japanese restaurant seems more at home in midtown Manhattan than in a suburban strip mall. Snag a seat at the bar—the sushi bar, that is—and watch as a chef prepares your dinner. Seafood is flown in from Tokyo and the California coast and transformed into innovative rolls, like the Surf & Turf. The $36 roll is made with steamed lobster, mango, crunch, and filet mignon in a balsamic reduction.

Kissaki, with locations in Manhattan and Miami, is an homage to traditional Japanese cuisine—with a creative, upscale twist. Guests can order from the menu, including a 12-piece sashimi or 10-piece nigiri flight—or be adventurous and dine at one of the Omakase counters. This is where the chef chooses a selection of plates to serve. Don’t forget to order one of the swoon-worthy cocktails. The Momo Sour, vodka, and sake with egg yolk, cinnamon, and ume, deserves a call-out.

Kotobuki, which has multiple locations across Long Island (including one in Nassau County), is known for its playfully named sushi rolls. Order the Daisy Duke Roll, a concoction of yellowtail, avocado, scallion, tuna, crab salad, tobiko, tempura flakes, and spicy mayo. Or try the Puff the Magic Dragon Roll, made with salmon, asparagus, jalapeño, cucumber, tempura flakes, lobster salad, and seaweed salad. Sit back and savor every delectable bite in this elegant restaurant.

This newly opened, upscale Japanese restaurant has already earned glowing reviews. Owned by the longtime chef of the popular Japanese restaurant BondSt in Manhattan, Okaru features 110 seats spread out across two floors of a historic building dating back to 1890. The menu runs the gamut of unexpected dishes, like the Ceviche Tacos with toasted amaranth, Shrimp Katsu sushi rolls, and homemade mochi for dessert. Reviewers have raved about the Mushroom Rice Gohan, packed with three different types of shrooms with crispy rice, scallions, onsen egg, and bonito flakes.

Don’t let Taka Sushi’s location (tucked away in a strip mall), unassuming appearance, or small dining room dissuade you from a fantastic meal. Sit at the bar, order some sake, and ask for the Omakase (chef’s choice.) Then prepare to be delighted. The restaurant has all the familiar favorites as well as more playful creations, like the Jumbo Alligator Roll, made with shrimp tempura, eel, and cream cheese. Happy dining.

If you love rock and roll (pun intended), check out this stylish sushi joint. The Billy Joel Roll comes with tuna, salmon, avocado, eel, crunch, and masago. The Foxy Lady Roll is dressed in truffle butter. While patrons flock to Tiga for the fresh takes on what can be rolled up with rice and seaweed, the sight of chefs pulling out propane torches to finish their colorful creations adds a touch of excitement to the dining experience.

This neighborhood staple isn’t the place to go if you’re looking for a trendy night out or an Instagrammable meal. Instead, the Japanese-owned Yamaguchi is more about traditional dishes and Japanese-American favorites—and it does them very well. There are teriyakis and tempura, a wide selection of sushi, broiled seafood, and much more offered at price points that won’t break the bank.