Fantastic Sashimi in Upstate Manhattan! If you have a car and live in Washington Heights or Inwood it's worth the drive and there's easy street parking. I had the sashimi dinner and it was spectacular. I shall be back. read more

These guys deserve their high reviews. The manager is a really nice lady. She provides not just professional, but really thoughtful service in the restaurant, and for delivery customers as well. (They always help me make room for my baby stroller when my wife and I are able to make it to dinner with a sleeping baby. They sent me a bottle of sake and a nice handwritten note for a Christmas food delivery.) The procurement is excellent. They say that the omakase menu is flown in from Japan, and I believe them. Finally, preparation is very good. Nothing overly creative, but done correctly and deliciously. Two or three more restaurants like this and Riverdale could actually be a destination. Keep up the great work, Aoyu. You guys are great. read more

After planet Tokyo closed. I decide to go back to check this restaurant . The decor is modern and clean the staff very professional and the food delicious. I am going back again :) read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Riverdale. The food is simply amazing. All the sushi is always super-fresh and flavorful, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. The cooked offerings (yakitori, shumai, miso black cod, teriyaki, etc.) are just as good as the sushi. The owner and staff have all been working really hard during the pandemic--and we truly appreciate them! We can't wait for indoor dining to return to NYC so we can relax in their lovely, intimate space again. read more

Amazing. Went with my mom who has many food allergies and they accommodated (checked with chef, labels, rechecked with her) and she didn't get sick. We also got the supreme omakase sushi and sashimi for two, which is completely worth the money - $95 for 24 pieces of sashimi, 10 pieces of sushi, and a toro roll. (You can also get just sushi or just sashimi, for one or for two, for less money.) All the fish is great cuts of high end fish, like baby salmon, golden snapper, and yellowtail belly (I think it is supposed to come with oysters but that's another allergy). The same meal at a Manhattan sushi restaurant would be much more expensive. The supreme omakases are a must try! read more

Aoyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Go here. It's amazing. Warm towel upon arrival, yes please. Delicious miso. Perfect fish to rice ratio on the rolls.

The restaurant looks nothing like the interior, it has a small entrance and it looks old from the outside, but the interior looks new and classy. So we didn't really expect much with this place, and out of all the food on the menu (they have a pretty good selections of the menu), we ordered the following: Salmon Skin roll Dragon Roll Spider Roll Golden Lobster Roll Toro scallion Roll Two pieces of Fatty Toro The rolls are good, especially the Toro scallion Roll (which was at market place of $10), it only came with six tiny pieces, but it was so good. The golden lobster roll is tempura lobster roll with mango slices and a bit caviar on top, the mango was really delicious, but because of the relatively strong smell and taste of the mango, you can barely taste the caviar and the tempura lobster was almost tasteless. So for any of you who like mango, I would recommend ordering some other rolls with mango, because this roll is $13, you can definitely get something cheaper with the mango. For any of you who is interested in lobster, also order something else because you won't be able to taste the lobster in this roll. All the other rolls we ordered are good, nothing fancy or exquisite, they are what you get from other japanese restaurants. Now on Fatty Toro, ever since I tasted the Fatty Toro in New Jersey, we always want to taste the Fatty Toro in other restaurants (and I didn't even like Tuna before). So we ordered two pieces of Fatty Toro sushi ($8/piece market price) and these were not what we expected. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying they are not good, these fish pieces are still really fresh. These fish pieces are darker than what we've seen, I don't know if it's another part of the fish or not, but the fatty toro we had before was in a soft pink color and you can see clearly the fat on the fish. This one is more of a red color and you cannot quite see the fat (not as dark as the regular Tuna sushi). The fatty toro sushi here is good, but you don't feel the fat melting on your tongue, which is what I love about Toro. Our check is about $70 for two people, which is only fair because the Fatty Toro sushi costs $16 already. I wouldn't pay for the $8 again for the Fatty Toro here. If you like Toro, get the Toro scallion roll instead and it is a better deal. read more

Really good! Only sushi place I've tried in upper Manhattan since moving to Inwood, so I can't compare to others in the area. However, the reviews for sushi in Inwood are pretty bad and convinced me not to bother trying any. It's actually one of the better reasonably priced sushi places I've tried in the city. I've only ordered delivery so I can't comment on the interior. Everything I've tried has been great -- Rainbow Naruto, Spicy Girl Roll, American Dream, Edamame, Garden Salad (mmm good dressing) and really good pork Gyoza. I'm hoping Aoyu stays open so I can keep ordering their sushi for delivery! read more

This is a terrific restaurant. Joanne is the hostess/ owner and is sooo pleasant. She will guide you through the menu hi lighting items according to your taste her husband, Wayne is a master with sushi arrangements and suggestions. I am a regular here and always receive a warm welcome, as well as an occasional "treat" on the house. I used to eat across the street 2-3 times a week for over 10 years and never was offered a complimentary " anything. Joanne and Wayne are wonderful people who know their business and appreciate your patronage. Try it and you'll be hooked. A TREASURE for Riverdale. read more

The best sushi I've tried in NY. The restaurant was clean and beautiful. The service was great. We had the Intrepid Roll, American Dream Roll and Passion Roll. They were all amazing!! The vanilla tempura ice cream was super tasty and the green tea ice cream was rich and delicious. I will be returning very soon. read more

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Quick service Delicate food Recommended read more

I've already ordered delivery here 3 times and I'm sure there will be many more. Omakase was awesome and so were the tempura and all the special rolls we've tried so far. Everything is fresh and fish melts in your mouth. Also, the ice cream mochis for dessert are great. Delivery was fast and they really take care of every detail to preserve the dishes perfectly. Love to have this place in the neighborhood! read more

Where do I begin with this place.... It is such a joy to have this establishment here in Riverdale. I order from here weekly. The staff is always courteous and makes you feel welcomed, even though I usually just do pick-up here since I live only 5 minutes walking from this location. I like that it's a small family run business and adds to the charm of this community. The interior is sleek and clean. My waits for pick-up have never been long, and in fact my food is usually waiting for me upon my arrival. I always ask what the wait time will be over the phone, and they are usually spot on with their assessment. I have also done delivery once just as an experiment, and received the same level of professionalism that I have become accustomed to when picking up. I am embrassed that I didn't try this place sooner as I have been a Riverdale resident for years, and I pass by here almost daily on my way home from work or from hanging out in the city, and always considered trying it "one of these days". It was the Yelp reviews that persuaded me to give it a shot. The food is of great quality and solid. If you are used to eating at high-end places in Manhattan as I am, this location would be on my regular list, so to have this place just steps from my residence is a real treat. I always look forward to ordering from here, and everything is always executed to perfection, and that goes a long way in my book, along with the outstanding customer service. I wish I could take this location and replicate it throughout Central Riverdale because we certainly need more places like this. I cannot speak for the sushi outside of the California rolls (which are very tasty and fresh) because I like to eat their hot foods, but their yakitori, harumaki (crunchy outside and creamy inside), shrimp dishes, gyozu and garlic broccoli are outstanding. It's also great that I can eat like a pig but still have healthy dishes, as they serve brown rice, and a number of grilled items. My only complaints are that they don't stay open later during the weeknights. It would be awesome if they extended their hours until 11:00pm every day, this way I could order more often, as I sometimes don't arrive from the city until later. I also wish that they carried some Japanese desserts and offered the option to order online... One can dream.... For Riverdalians who are looking for a place to bring their family or friends, I highly recommend this place. I certainly will be bringing my friends here whenever they come up to Riverdale to visit. read more

I am so proud to introduce Aoyu to friends who don't live in Riverdale! It's one of the few noteworthy Riverdale restaurants in the food heaven of NYC (although the pandemic is quickly destroying it). The sushi is always fresh with the perfect sushi rice; don't you hate biting into your sushi with semi-hardened rice?? All the other dishes are fresh and solid! Let's not forget to mention the wonderfully hospitable owners who always make you feel welcome! Definitely a must try! read more

This place is not only the best sushi in the city but I would say one of the best restaurants, period. I eat here at least once a week and I have never had a bad meal yet. From the moment you walk in the door and are greater by JoJo the owner, you are made to feel at home and welcomed. I always eat at the sushi bar so I can be educated by Wayne, the sushi chef and husband of JoJo. Every meal is a new experience, especially on the weekend when they have Uni from Japan. It is a special so it is a little higher priced then regular Uni but well worth it. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating. Aoyu should not be missed and is worth the ride from anywhere. read more

A fan of this place. Food always good. Sushi nicely prepared and I love their tempura. Place is also clean and well maintained. Good and prompt service too. Will always come back. read more

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Our go-to neighborhood sushi restaurant. Always fresh and never disappoints. And the customer service is superb.

I was pleasantly surprised by the relaunch, as I actually enjoyed the old spot, but will shed no tears over it! Aoyu was everything you could want in a sushi spot, except for cheaper prices, but I am sure others will find the menu to be quite reasonable. I really enjoyed the sashimi dinner, and the waiter was very friendly, almost bubbly, and quite attentive. The food was phenomenal, including the horse mackerel which I savored! I will definitely make it a point to come here more often, although the only thing that prevents me from visiting with greater frequency is the $25 sashimi dinner (but I like to squeeze a buck here and there, or maybe five). I wish the sake selection had remained the same, but I had an excellent malt beer that reminded me of Vitarroz Malta but with an "adult" alcohol content that really made the meal come together nicely. read more

I thought the the food was a bit pricey.... BUTTTTTTT the sushi was . The pikachu roll was pretty good and very filling, I also got the king crab appetizer, and it was pretty good as well. It as all very tasty read more

The sushi is fantastic. Super high quality fish. ______ read more

This place is always reliably good, very good. The quality and care they put into preparation of their food is evident. Fresh, delicious and quick! read more

Really fresh and yummy sushi! I got the sushi/sashimi combo and my bf got two special rolls that he really enjoyed. Vibe and atmosphere is chill and modern, service was on point, and wine was tasty. I'll def come back! read more

Aoyu Sushi - Sushi/sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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First observation when I attend a sushi restaurant the food snob in me assesses if they are Japanese or Chinese run and indeed it seemed to be Chinese run but it came with great reviews from other diners. The decor is tasteful and it's very pleasing to the eye. The kitchen area that I could see seemed immaculate Food and prices were great. I had a lunch with my 3 year old so accommodating for a child and they were to him. I will be back and you'd have a good meal here. read more

I've been here for lunch twice. Always greeted, seated and served promptly. Lunch specials include miso soup and salad. The shrimp tempura (left) and salmon skin (right) rolls were yummy. read more

Aoyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

My go-to sushi place. The "higher-end" Omakase never disappoints. Great service. Great presentations for larger crowds. Takeout wonderful. Johanna, who manages front - is perfect! Probably best sushi at least 10 miles either direction along river. Go there. read more

Service was very good. The staff was attentive and checked on us a few times. There was also a woman at the front who could have been the manager and she kept an eye on everything like a hawk. Our order was taken quickly and food (appetizer and entrees) delivery was timed well. Our green tea cups were kept full. We ordered the shrimp tempura and vegetable appetizer along with the dragon roll, blue fin tuna and regular tuna rolls. All the food tasted fresh. The only thing with the dragon roll is the cucumber in the roll was cut in chunks instead of thin strands like at other Japanese restaurants. This added extra crunch to the roll which didn't seem to go well with the soft avocado, eel, and rice. Everything was soft and then you have the chunky cucumbers. It would be perfect texture if the cucumbers were more finely cut. Overall, the food was good, service was excellent. Prices are a tad high but you do get a quality experience. read more

Nowhere on the website does it list their delivery area. We are in quarantine and 5 miles from this restaurant. After spending half an hour on their website trying to order, it finally went through. I got a call a few minutes ago (10 minutes after ordering) saying "I'm sorry, you are too far to deliver, can you come here to get it? We only deliver a mile away" No - we cannot. Wish the delivery area was listed on their site. Now what to get for my daughter's birthday dinner? UGH. read more

The food here is Amazing and fresh !!! Great customer service! such a great looking place as well !!! My new Sushi spot ! read more

The sushi is fresh and very clean. The ambiance in here is relaxing and modern. The staff was polite and the service was super fast! I had the Seared Tuna Roll and I loved it. Will be going back and definitely recommend. read more

Aoyu Sushi - Seared Tuna Roll - $7 - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food is beyond great! The service is spectacular! Joanna is always providing me with great suggestions!!! First class place everything is fresh from the salads to the sushi! read more

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The best sushi I have ever tasted !!! excellent service, the atmosphere is extremely calm and the prices are very comfortable.!

Second time here this year, and the seaweed salad down to the Sashimi is fresh and delicious. Friends equally enjoyed the decor, food and service is impeccable read more

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I love this place. It is clean, the sushi cuts are generous and beautiful, and the wine list is well-curated. Worth every penny! read more

Aoyu Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great food each and every time!!!! Service is wonderful ... The atmosphere is relaxing ... very clean ... nice music and great prices. It was a pleasure having lunch here. read more

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Four stars for service. Otherwise 3. Miso soup was good, but just miso soup. Japanese pickled vegetables were so-so. Beef negamaki appetizer was average. Meat was tender though. Wild white king salmon sashimi was not as good as I thought it would be and Scottish salmon sashimi had some tough spots. Salmon skin hand roll was chock full of salmon! Chicken teriyaki was good but nothing special. Place is minimalist and cute. read more

Delicious and beautifully presented yellowtail tartarte; a work of art; very tasty but not that filling. Salad dressing that came with the garden salad was not my favorite. I enjoyed the less expensive Scottish salmon sushi more than the more expensive King salmon (maybe because the King Salmon is leaner and the Scottish salmon is moister.) Decor nicer and more upscale than many sushi restaurants. In winter, avoid tables near the front door. I will return. read more

Create spot for fresh Sushi and calm cool and collective ambiance. Have been coming to this spot since 2016.

it's all in relative. if you are spoiled with great Japanese food in the city, then this is just another ok restaurant. HOWEVER, the game changer is this is almost the ONLY sushi place around this neighborhood, so, it is pretty decent. For the price, you definitely have better food in the city. We have take outs from here all the time, maybe we should go sit down and have a omakasi? What do you guys think? read more

Aoyu Sushi - Special roll and duck - good - Japanese Near Me - Bronx, New York

This restaurant still prepares the most delicious and beautifully arranged plates. Quality is outstanding. Staff attentive and friendly. A treat for lunch or dinner... read more

Amazing sushi! They never disappoint. The American dream and Pink lady are my favorites.