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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?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    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 !!

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    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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    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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    I've had this spot saved in my bookmarks for so long, I'm so excited I finally got to come here!!…read moreReservations are easy and they allow cancellations for at least 4 hours before without a fee. But who cares about that right? Let's get to the food. Everything on the menu sounded and looked delicious but we were most intrigued by the kaisendon and the hitsumabushi. The Mentaiko spaghetti as well -- which was unlike any other Mentaiko spaghetti I've had before ! Everything was so delicious, fresh, and full of umami. Our favorite dish was definitely the hitsumabushi, which you can enjoy 4 different ways. Staff are all so kind and sweet and explains everything to you thoroughly. 10/10 recommend and 10/10 will come back!

    Pros: nice ambiance, great service, fresh and authentic food…read more Cons: small portion sizes and expensive, that make some manhattan places seem affordable (e.g. $9 for one panko crusted King prawn bun). My $48 kaisen don undoubtedly has premium ingredients but at least include more sushi rice so that I'm left satisfied. Maybe I'm biased because I commute into Manhattan for work and I know I can find similar quality for a cheaper price or larger portion sizes. I'm giving this 4 stars because I understand that similar options are more limited in the suburbs. This is a nice place for special occasions and the quality here is great but just know that you are paying a premium.

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    Umai Omakase

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    (139 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Finally got to try the Omakase at Umai although my husband wanted à la carte so we couldn't go with…read morethe sushi bar. Fish was fresh and delicious. I went with the 12 piece Omakase without Eel and enjoyed every piece (no soy sauce or wasabi, just chefs choice). My husband loved the Umai Big Special roll. Service was great. No rushing like many NJ restaurants and very helpful servers. Our high top table was right next to the sushi bar so we could see and hear what was going on. Next visit I definitely want to be at the bar. The restaurant is small and intimate. Definitely lots of "regulars" with relationship with the owner/chef. He was very friendly to us from afar. I would love to be a regular, it's just too pricey for my weekly budget but definitely worth every penny. If you eat sushi in NJ you've got to try it. Plus there's a great video about the restaurant and owner I found online.

    Small restaurant in a strip mall, this location is easy to miss! We opted for the full omakase menu…read morewhich includes a starter of edamame. The truffle salt edamame was delicious!!! Sitting at the sushi bar, we were ready to EAT! Just absolutely loved every bite... most fish is flown in from Japan! The simplicity of each bite allows you to appreciate the freshness of the fish. Thankfully, we were the early seating, as the restaurant was packed by the time we were finished. Service was good and didn't rush us out the minute we ate the last bite... refreshing!

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    3.9
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    2.3 mi

    Brunch at MM Morimoto?! Sign us up…read more I was shocked to find this place empty on a Saturday prime brunch time. The restaurant is stunning. The food was so great! Everything we had was delicious and we ordered A LOT. Sticky ribs are a must. The wagyu roll is fun - the presentation is great with fire. Fantastic service, amazing food, great vibes. A bit on the price side and not exactly kid-friendly but we had a blast.

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    2.4 mi

    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.

    I had been wanting to try this place for a while, so I finally ordered takeout when Grubhub was…read morerunning a $70 off $70 promotion. I'm glad I did because, honestly, I would've been disappointed paying full price for this. The packaging was well done for takeout, but the food itself was pretty underwhelming for the price. The hand rolls lacked the fresh, melt in your mouth quality I'd expect from a slightly elevated restaurant. The only items I genuinely enjoyed were the coconut shrimp and the crab hand roll. The potato salad was $10 for a very small portion, which felt hard to justify, and the chicken karaage was a little soggy instead of crispy (may be from the takeout box). Overall, I'm thankful for the Grubhub deal because I don't think the food was worth the regular price. Between the quality and portion sizes, I don't see myself ordering from here again.

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    4.4
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    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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    Dining room
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    Sunflower Roll is always wonderful!
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