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    Aki Japanese Cuisine

    3.9 (347 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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

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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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    4 years ago

    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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    Minoru

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    4.4(84 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$$
    Women-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    Honestly I had incredible conger eel in Japan and have never had a better experience since. Every…read moreeel I have had in the U.S. has never compared, even the eel I had in Seoul, so I was hesitant to order it at Minoru. But this was absolutely worth it. I'm so glad my husband pressured me to. The eel was incredibly tender and delicate on the inside with a delicious crispy exterior and a rich flavor with every bite. The contrast in texture was so so good and it honestly exceeded my expectations in every way. I wish I had more. Easily the best eel I have had in the U.S. I'm still thinking about it weeks later. My husband ordered the Wagyu donburi, which was excellent. The Wagyu was incredibly tender. The waitress also cracked an egg over the beef. It came with rice at the bottom, miso soup, and broth. I also really appreciated that our waitress came over and explained the different ways to enjoy both entrees. There were four different ways to eat each one, which made the experience feel much more thoughtful and interactive. I enjoyed eating mine plain and mixed with broth, scallions, and seaweed. These were the only two dishes we ordered and both were excellent. I will definitely be back for the eel again. It is definitely cheaper than flying to Japan to get my fix.

    Came here on a Saturday evening and, honestly, I'm pretty shocked by how positive some of the…read morereviews are. The ambiance is beautiful and the concept is really cool, but unfortunately, the execution falls short. Given the high prices, I expected much better quality in both the food and service. The fact that it's BYOB is definitely a plus. We started with the miso soup, which was $8. For that price, I expected something more elevated, but it tasted no different from basic takeout miso soup. We also ordered the large sashimi appetizer. The fish was mediocre overall and simply didn't match the price point. The botan shrimp was probably the highlight. I ordered the Kaisen Don. The uni was fresh, although not among the best I've had. The tuna, however, was disappointing--you could tell just by looking at the color that it wasn't particularly fresh. The portion of fish was also very small, with the bowl heavily filled with rice. I'm pretty particular about sushi rice, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy theirs. My husband ordered the Gyu Don, which was just okay. Again, there was very little meat and a LOT of rice. Overall, this place was a huge disappointment. The prices are far too high for the quality and portions you're getting, and there's a lot of room for improvement. The ambiance and BYOB concept are great, but unfortunately, the food just doesn't live up to the price or the hype. I'm genuinely surprised by all the glowing reviews.

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    MM by Morimoto

    3.9(113 reviews)
    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.

    One of the most disappointing meals of my life. Started off with Pork gyoza which was the highlight…read moreof the evening. Oysters were next and were completely underwhelming. No vinaigrette only cocktail sauce which was meh and a funky horseradish which was a very odd texture. 6 oysters wife and I only at 5 as they weren't very good with a mushy texture. Sushi platter 8 pieces of nigiri and a spicy hot tuna roll which had no spice and strangley sliced tuna which was surprisingly tough as if it was just thawed. Only ate half the roll and 5 pieces of nigiri. Inconsistent slices, and flavorless. The worst sushi I have ever had. Wife had the black cod which was decent but too sweet for her taste. Properly cooked. Service was on point and professional. Restaurant is large with rectangular bar seating for close to 40. Bar was empty on Monday night. Restaurant was around 25% full. Cool estetic. Threw everything up as soon as I got home. I would eat gas station sushi before this place. Prices are ridiculous. $18 for Apple pie? What a disappointment. Worst meal in a long time.

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    Chef Chen's

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    4.4(17 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Wow. Chef Chen is such a great addition not only to walnut street but also to the sushi restaurants…read morein Montclair. We can in with my daughter on a Saturday night and although we made reservations, there were plenty of tables available. The ambiance was very relaxed and the servers were so friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. At the end of our dinner, the offered my 5 yr old a complimentary dessert. We have found our new sushi spot! About a week later we ordered delivery from here and that was delicious too! Highly recommend!

    This review is about more than food l! First time I went there, I was admittedly, in a crappy mood…read more Before I left I tried to pin together a dress that stopped fitting years ago (with my grandmother's brooch). I've had the pin for about 40 years and who knows how long she'd had it before me. First time at this restaurant in a meh kind of mood. Asking for an egg that wasn't on the menu, asking for togarashi spice ... it was almost closing time I was hangry. I felt a lot better after eating their warm delicious soup. I went across the way for a beer at Montclair brewery which never disappoints either and the carnival (yay montclair). I went home just to realize that the dress rebelled and the pin fell off (no shade on the funnel cake). I retraced my steps but pretty much knew it was a lost cause. But the pin meant so much to me so I decided I would call around on the very off off off chance anyone would have found it. The brewery didn't have it, my car, my lawn, the carnival was a mess, what are the odds? I certainly would not have left it at the restaurant because I was just sitting there. But why not call right? Guess what?! Ken- at Chef Chef was so happy when I called "I remember you! I found your pin in the bathroom! It's here! " Welp 12 hours later I'm standing here before they open today -- all smiles they opened the door and handed me, all wrapped up in plastic wrap, my grandmother's pin.

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    Nami Nori - Vegan Temaki

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    4.4(173 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    My friend and I met for lunch at Nami Nori Saturday. She had been there before and recommended it…read morefor us. This was my first time there, and after that meal, it will not be my last. I love temaki! We started with shishito peppers with a smoked honey miso. I was curious to see how they did vegetarian options, so I went with five plant-based temaki. I'm hard-pressed to pick a favorite; each one was so delicious! -- avocado "toast" -- cucumber black sesame -- tofu chimichurri -- sweet potato tempura -- maitake truffle Our waiter was so nice and welcoming. She checked in on us and answered questions that we had about the menu. That kind of genuineness and hospitality always makes the dine-in experience a notch above. I hope to return again soon. The eatery is close to the Welmont, so I made a mental note to remember it next time I'm seeing a concert or show. Nami Nori in Montclair is highly recommended!

    Second time coming to Nami Nori and had amazing service as always! Always good to make a…read morereservation ahead of time as it gets pretty busy during the dinner rush! We love nami nori for its upscale and clean feel! Its well lit and doesn't seem like a night club lol. Food was amazing!! The spicy tuna dip was delicious and actually spicy! The caviar service has gone up a bit in price since we came here a couple years ago but it was too good of a deal before! All the handrolls were amazing but our favorite was the toro scallion. We added some of our leftover caviar from the apps and it mixed perfectly!!! Spicy lobster is definitely a must as well! Can't wait to come back for our next date!! Pro tip: theres a parking deck right across the street behind the bike store! You can cross through the lit up alley pretty safely there.

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