
257 Central Avenue, Metuchen, NJ
Rio of Japan is a Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant serving fresh sushi rolls, hibachi dishes, and fried appetizers. The menu features specialty rolls including the Dubai Roll and Green Dragon Roll, alongside hibachi noodles and vegetables with rice, and appetizers such as fried calamari and summer rolls. The restaurant offers sit-down dining in a cozy setting with desserts including banana bread pudding and chocolate chip brownie with ice cream.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. Featured by TikTok channel @eatswithrue. Halal options are available here.
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
Spectacular freshness and the best fried calamari in the area 🦑🍣 We visited Rio of Japan to celebrate my son's birthday, and the experience exceeded our expectations. It is a place that proves you don't need to be a large restaurant to offer top notch quality. I have to say, the fried calamari is the best I’ve ever tasted. Crispy, cooked to perfection, and incredibly flavorful. Although I’m not personally a fan of sushi, my children are and they were absolutely delighted. The presentation on the wooden platters is impeccable, and the freshness of the ingredients is evident in every single piece. The venue is small but incredibly cozy and clean. It is a quiet spot ideal for family celebrations where you want to enjoy a pleasant conversation. The service was excellent; they made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They offer parking right outside, which makes visiting much more convenient. “An authentic, clean, and delicious little Japanese gem. If you’re looking for fresh Japanese cuisine in an intimate setting, this is the place to go.”