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    Aki Japanese Cuisine

    3.9 (347 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ted H.

    A delicious recommendation from one of my buddies. The Spicy Tuna Roll was out of this world! The servers were very nice and there were multiple guys rolling the rolls on a busy Friday night. The restaurant was very clean, although a little on the cold side this night. Would definitely go back when in the area.

    Chicken Teriyaki Dinner Box.
    Brianna V.

    Great portion size. Not pictured, but included was salad and soup. Shumai was absolutely delicious.

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    Donna V.

    Nice little place. Stated with the Miso soup and ginger salad. Both were very good. Nice flavor. Friend ordered chicken and steak combo hibachi. Stated it was very good. I ordered 2 rolls.... Completely forgot the names.... Both had eel... One had mango inside the other had soybean wrap which I changed to seaweed. They were both absolutely delicious and had a very fresh taste. Fried green tea ice cream awesome Will definitely go back !!

    Sushi
    Stacey H.

    Sushi was pretty good, didn't love the scallop roll. My dad had scallops that I really liked. The dinner combo was what I was most impressed with, so much food.

    Angel Special Roll and Precious Roll

    Sushi is very fresh and the special rolls are unique and delicious! Service is always excellent and the restaurant is very clean and comfortable. There is an open sushi bar and booths and tables. Prices are reasonable and portions are perfect. My favorite sushi cuisine in New Jersey! Never had a poor experience eating at Aki Japanese Cuisine

    It's BYOB so you see wine and coconut sake
    Suzanne M.

    This is one of my favorite sushi places in New Jersey. Everything is always fresh. The decor is adorable. It's a BYOB so definitely always bring some sake or wine. There is a liquor store next door as well.

    Chicken Teriyaki lunch special!
    Nayeli V.

    Got here at exactly 12:00 pm and there was no wait - straight to a booth! Their lunch specials vary between sushi rolls, teriyaki lunch boxes or hibachi for around $10 each. WHAT A DEAL! Once we sat we were immediately greeted and asked if we would like some hot green tea - YES! We then ordered our lunch and it did not take more than 10 mins to come. Serve was great but i cant stress enough how much bang for the buck this is. The food was delicious and not expensive at all. Will definitely come for lunch again - especially since it is down the block!

    Elysa O.

    As everyone may know, we are in a pandemic. Since the start of our stay at home order, we haven't really been getting take out as much as we did in the past. We want to support our local restaurants but as many Americans we need to slow down on the spending. Today was a treat. My guy treated me to some sushi. I've eaten from Aki back in December. It was delicious so today I decided to order from them. I called and the woman who answered was very friendly. Took my order. We were able to pay over the phone to limit the time spent in the restaurant for pick up and was given a order number for pick up. My guy said that when he arrived, the order was ready, he signed the recipe (with his own pen) and was on his way. The cooks were wearing mask and they set up a table in the middle of the restaurant for pick up. Fast and efficient. Made him feel very comfortable. We order fried shumai and the Aki sushi special which consist of 12 pieces of sushi and one spicy tuna roll. The entree also comes with miso soup and a salad. It was amazing and very fresh. So happy I got to have this spectacular meal for mother's day we will definitely be back.

    Eel avocado, salmon skin, Alaska, and I forgot that expensive roll
    Chris L.

    I ordered pick up for v-day 2018. I was impressed that they had the automated ordering thingy. They were able to tell me the total and what time it should be ready. They were very busy. I had to wait an additional 5 mins before my order was ready. There was another guy who was very upset and kept bugging the lady when his food was ready or this that was his bag whenever food came out. I guess he wasn't gonna get any dessert from his wife that night! We ordered 5 rolls, the volcano, the Bloomfield, eel avocado, alaska and a sweet potato tempura for around $45. Not too bad considering the first two were over $10. I didn't get sick like I usually do after eating sushi so this place gets my nodded approval. There's a parking lot but I have no idea where to enter from it. I parked illegal across the street. Traffic can be annoying after work time.

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    The restaurant is nice and clean made just right. They had great service the workers were all friendly

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    Amazing menu, great variety, quality ingredients. Never have been disappointed. Go to for sushi and Japanese. A must try

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    2 years ago

    Very fresh sushi, nice wait staff. Reasonable prices in a convenient location. Try the teriyaki salmon and Japanese fried rice

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    We love this place and regularly order sushi from it. High quality, and our kids love the dumplings and California rolls too.

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    My friends order all the time for events at their house. Sushi is always fresh and very tasteful. Highly recommend

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    Very nice. Great selection of fresh food. Not cheap, but what is these days? I'd go back.

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    Nami Nori in Montclair was such a great experience from start to finish. Walking in, the ambience…read moreimmediately stood out, the space has a picturesque Japanese aesthetic that feels both modern and calming. It's the kind of place that feels thoughtfully designed without trying too hard. Our waiter was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which set a great tone for the meal. For drinks, we ordered the Raspberry Moon and a matcha latte. Both were colorful, well-presented, and really tasty, a nice way to start the meal. The food itself was an experience. We ordered the temaki set and got to learn how to assemble our own hand rolls, which made the meal interactive and fun. The sushi arrived in a beautiful presentation and everything tasted fresh and high quality. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience with great service, creative drinks, and delicious food. Definitely a spot worth checking out in Montclair.

    Hand roll heaven! I booked this spot for a weekday birthday dinner for my friend for 7 people (5…read moreadults + my two kids, 9 and 11) on OpenTable. The reservation required a credit card but I was able to mention a birthday. We were seated right away at a nice window table with a bench, which made it easy to fit everyone. We ordered a bunch of small plates and not a single miss: Tuna Crudo -- fresh, simple, and kid-approved Japanese Potato Salad with Ikura -- lightly creamy with a salty, briny pop Asari Clam Soup -- loaded with clams, miso; buttery and comforting Furikake Cottage Fries -- hot, round crispy ridges with a ketchup-y dip, very snackable for everyone Spicy Tuna Dip -- gone in about 60 seconds For the temaki (hand rolls), they recommend 5 per person. They do something a little different and honestly pretty fun. The fillings come out on flat sticks in a wooden holder (kinda like a taco stand), and you get boxes of nori (seaweed sheets) on the side. You slide the filling onto the seaweed yourself and eat it right away, so everything stays nice and crisp. It's a little DIY, but in a good way. While they offer 3 Temaki preselected sets, you can also order a la carte. I went with the Signature Set (tuna poke, XO scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon serrano, cucumber black sesame) and was really happy with it. We also got also got 2 sets of California rolls for the girls. My brother's Everything Bagel hand roll was a fun surprise. It tasted just like one. We finished with the Lemon Curd Churros- fresh, hot, and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The curd was a little on the firm side, but still good. Everyone left full and delighted. NOTES/TIPS: **BYOB, Wheelchair-accessible. Clean bathrooms. Modern vibes. **Entire menu is gluten-free **Vegan options available if you ask, plus a strong plant-based roll selection **Plan for ~5 hand rolls per person (including the kids) **Several parking decks a block or two away

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    4.4
    (351 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    A coworker of mine is good friends with the owners and has been raving about Wabi Sabi for quite…read moresome time. I finally had the chance to visit with him, and wow, was I impressed! The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. The staff was just as impressive, offering warm, attentive service that made the entire experience feel special. I also love that it is BYOB. The dining room is thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed meal. Wabi Sabi completely lived up to the recommendation, and I am already looking forward to bringing my wife there!

    Wabi Sabi by far is one of the best sushi restaurants in New Jersey!…read more As a restaurant owner myself, I know how much work goes on behind the scenes to create a great dining experience -- and this sushi spot is doing it right. The fish was incredibly fresh, the rolls were well balanced, and everything came out looking as good as it tasted. What stood out to me most was the consistency and attention to detail. The staff was friendly, service flowed smoothly, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. It's always nice to support places that clearly care about their craft. If you love good sushi, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back.

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    Nori

    3.7
    (294 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Came here on a Tuesday night with some friends. The restaurant was very empty, but they did have a…read morelot of takeout orders ready. We were able to be seated right away and the person who greeted us was incredibly kind to us. The restaurant is fairly spacious. They have lots of tables and some booths. As we were looking through their very large menu to the side, what to order, the waiter brought an appetizer on the house, which I believe was some kind of tempura fish, which was pretty good! We ordered four rolls and one miso soup. I do have to say that other places give you the miso soup when you order more than one roll, so it was different that we had to order it separately and pay for it separately, but I understand that restaurants are different. We got the Montclair, the Caldwell, the salmon avocado, and their Hawaiian roll. The one that truly stood out to me was the Hawaiian roll, it had kiwi and mango on top which made for a delicious combination and very refreshing. The other three rolls were OK, nothing outstanding. That miso was a bit sweet, which was different for me. At the end of our meal, they gave us orange slices and they were actually delicious! It was a cute surprise and truly showed the vibe of the people who run this place. Overall, the bill came around $50ish which was incredibly cheap for all four rolls and the soup. I definitely would come here again to get the Hawaiian roll and maybe try out some other stuff!

    Is this the best sushi in NJ? No, but you get a friendly staff , great selection of apps and rolls,…read moresome unique menu items like sushi pizza and fried banana on sushi (digimon roll), but the number one selling point for me is the prive point. For how expensive everything is nowadays, they keep it affordable hell without it feeling like budget sushi. All the fish tasted fresh, no complaints here

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