My friends reco as his best spot for sushi in JC. He really loves ordering the sashimi which I never had & was a hit! Such a great experience to understand texture, flavors & nuances in fish. Such a kewlll thing. Parking can be difficult in this area. Luckily we were nearby. The restaurant has both indoor & outdoor seating. The view outside is gorgeous & we were lucky to watch a lit up bike parade pass by while dinner. We also split a miso cod. WHOA. It's not fun to split let me just tip you! It's so0o delectable, it melts in your mouth. That miso tang is fantangstic! Such a yummy dish. I'd come back here, is also a great place to either hang with friends or for a date! read more

Honshu - Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Enjoyed a lovely experience with fresh fish and delicious sake. Authentic Japanese with delicate flavors. Attentive staff and spacious restaurant. read more

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It was good, the lychee martinis are great drinks. Sushi rolls were pretty good and creative. We ate on the side deck room, which wasn't bad for an indoor/outdoor situation. The service was fine. Not too much to write home about. read more

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We love coming to Honshu!! It is a local favorite of ours. The fish is always fresh, service is great and I love the fact that they have outdoor seating when it's nice out. Some favorites are the fashion roll, grilled calamari and the sashimi plate. They have a few options of the sashimi plate, but we've chosen the one with the chefs specials on it. read more

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So, overall okay Had the lunch special Maki deluxe lunch ($23) plus 2 salmon sushi extra, $30 pre tax and tip. For the quality of the lunch i think it is way overpriced. There are plenty of other lunch special places with better quality and less pricey. read more

This place has become my go-to sushi spot. I honestly order from here almost every weekend. The sashimi dinner is always super fresh, clean, and just really high quality. It's hard to find fish this good at this price point. The yellowtail jalapeño roll and tempura udon are also my favorites. The tempura udon is really light and the perfect order for when I'm in the mood for something warm and comforting. Everything always tastes fresh and consistent, and you can tell they really care about the food they're putting out. Can't recommend it enough if you're in the area. read more

Come hungry, and leave happy! Outdoor and indoor dining, with a courteous staff. This Japanese restaurant has a lot to offer with its wide variety menu. It will make you hungry enough to buy numerous meals. You are getting quality and freshness here. Happy hour pricing on food and alcohol. I had an issue with the service. Not sure if they were understaffed, but the food took longer to come to the table than normal times. FYI: The hours of operation are not the usual 11a-11p, so look up the times before you go. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this spot was. It's no frills but the sushi is really good! I came on a Saturday night and was seated right away. They also have a full bar and lots of choices for cocktails and sake. It looked like there were some good specials for happy hour. read more

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Came here during their balcony grand opening back in October. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I had their sashimi appetizer, which was delicious. Each piece of sashimi was really thick. For drinks, I had a yuzu mimosa that was rich in flavor. Then, I had a matcha brûlée for dessert. I usually don't like crème brûlées, but this one was tasty. I would definitely recommend giving these a try if you plan to visit. read more

Comparable to supermarket sushi, but with a premium price tag. I tried the tempura udon and katsudonburi--both were just okay.

I've always loved this place and like to order takeout often. In my opinion, Honshu has the freshest sushi in Jersey City. I haven't dined in since 2020 but decided to come in for lunch before work and am so glad I did. The service was kind and attentive, without being intrusive. It was a beautiful day today and I sat outside enjoying the fresh air, quiet seating and the nice jazzy background music. I appreciated Teresa, my server, making my lunch special. Get the iced tea!!! I look forward to coming in for an omakase experience soon. Thank you Honshu! read more

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Amazing sushi! Have the sushi-sashimi combos for 2! It's such a wonderful, and pocket-friendly combo for a lovely date.

So Fresh! Fantastic menu, diverse options. The food is always on point. Honshu is my go to for sushi. I love to order their lunch sashimi special. Recently sat in and shared the larger sashimi platter and was so delighted!! Everything I've ever tried from them has been thoughtful, beautiful and delicious. read more

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My go to sushi place if i want good quality for a reasonable price. Service is good and it still makes for a cute date night.

Sushi was fresh and delicious. Nigiri was excellent. Rolls were also good, thought the spicy tuna wasn't spicy. Service is solid, prices are reasonable. read more

Lovely place. Not very large but lovely decor. The tables have relaxing meal. Do not feel rushed. The service was impeccable. The signature tarter is truly work of art and taste. All what we ordered was great. The portions are good sized. A lovely experience. read more

I went to Honshu for dinner and ordered the Sushi Dinner. It came with 9 pieces of nigiri and a 6 piece tuna roll, all of which was very standard and average in quality. For $24, it was an okay deal. I also got the grilled calamari ($11), which is obviously not the typical fried calamari. Honestly, I prefer the fried version, as this version is not as flavorful and chewier. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I came on a Friday night and was able to immediately get a table without a reservation, though there was a decent amount of other people at the restaurant. They have both indoor seating and a nice outdoor seating area. Overall, Honshu has average quality sushi with a pretty nice atmosphere (both inside and outside) and great service. If you're in Jersey City and in the mood for sushi, it could be a solid option. read more

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We came here on a Friday night and the ambiance was really nice. Weirdly, we had 4 different waiters ask us if we were ready to order. It was a bit overkill but at least you can't claim they're not attentive. We got the fashion roll, Honshu roll, and 2 specialty nigiri flown in from Japan (some black fish and a fluke). I honestly could not distinguish between the two nigiri and was a little disappointed to say that they do not put a bit of wasabi between the rice and fish. The rolls themselves were dynamite. The fish was incredibly fresh and the rolls were well balanced with flavor. They also give you eel sauce and spicy mayo on the side. My biggest issue with the rolls and nigiri was that the rice was incredibly sweet. So sweet that it overpowered the flavor of the fish itself. It was especially noticeable in the Honshu roll. I would prefer they tone down the sugar in the rice and this place would be a home run! read more

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After passing by so many times (and after seeing how busy it can get!), I finally checked out Honshu and ordered a few specialty rolls for takeout. I can see why this is a popular spot amongst locals - the rolls are creative and tasty, and there's a great menu for those who aren't into sushi (plenty of hot Japanese entrees to choose from) or for those who want something a little fancier (chef's special omakase set, which the website mentions they only serve "exclusive" fish and skip the "general" fish like salmon, tuna, yellowtail, or white fish). I haven't tried their omakase but definitely very curious after reading that! Of the four rolls I tried, my favorites were Fashion and Luis, but each roll was fantastic and the fish tasted fresh and high quality. I noticed they also have a lunch menu (and happy hour!) here, so I know I'll be back. read more

Honshu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We came for lunch and got four different sushi and sashimi lunch specials. The salad, soup, and sushi were all fresh and fantastic. Not too much rice in the rolls and great balance of fish to other ingredients. The decor is lovely and service very friendly. Can't wait to come for omakase on a special occasion. read more

Just ordered lunch via Uber Eats. Okinawa is closed today and I really wanted a spicy scallop roll so I chose Honshu because I've had their sushi before and it was good, and not every place has a spicy scallop roll. My salmon avocado and tuna rolls were good. The spicy scallop roll was literally all mantle skirts and gills and no actual scallop meat. I've literally never seen this before. Very gross, chewy texture that did not taste like scallop. Super disappointed. read more

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Decent sushi, fresh fish. The way I can tell is when I drink water after eating a roll and I don't get a fishy aftertaste. My new go to spot. Ordered delivery and hoping to visit the restaurant soon! read more

Been here a handful of times pre-COVID. Very fresh food and friendly service! Love the happy hour. My go to is the shishito peppers, sashimi and the sunrise roll. I like the roll bc it has no rice! I do ask for them to add jalapeño into it though. It's described as: Sunrise Roll - Spicy shrimp | avocado | eel | tuna | salmon | fluke | no rice. Just be aware they do put crunch in it! It's still tasty and I recommend. I think I might try the fashion roll next time, though. Find them on UberEats :) read more

My husband and I live right down the street from Honshu and ordered takeout from here a few years ago. After a less than thrilling experience, we finally decided to give them a second shot for dine-in, and are definitely glad we did. We ordered the Beef Negimaki to start, which was delicious, although it was unexpectedly piping hot when we first received it. We then split four sushi rolls, which were fabulous - very fresh fish, great flavor combinations, and overall good quality ingredients. We didn't love the Spicy Scallop Roll and ours looked different than in previous reviews on Yelp, but I could see why others would like it. Prices are average for the area - a draft beer each, appetizer, and 3 regular rolls plus one specialty one was around $67 before tip. Now that I've had a better second experience at Honshu, I would definitely return. read more

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Some of the most exquisite sushi and sashimi I have ever tasted. The custom sauces still live in my memory. The servers were informative and responsive. I went there twice and would have gone there forever, but I live in Alabama, so it was extra special to have so many kinds of exotic fish presented in an artistic manner. read more

Stopped by for lunch at this sushi restaurant. We sat inside but they do have outdoor seating as well. I ordered the lunch special which is offered Monday to Friday 11:30 to 2:30 and comes with a soup or salad. I had the Maki Delux $20 with three rolls from the list. I had Tuna avocado, Spicy tuna and Shrimp tempura. The Shrimp tempura was definitely the best. The other two rolls were nothing special. read more

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Ordered the omakase here for valentines day two years ago, and was seated in the foodcourt next door. Due to being in an entirely separate building and it being a clearly busy night, the service was a bit on the slower side. I wish they could have put in a greater effort to dress up the foodcourt that we were seated at next door - they maintained the cold sterile tables, harsh food court lighting, and had 2010 hits on loop. Definitely all in good fun though, and is still a funny memory i look back on. Despite that, the food and sushi were great quality and very fresh. The assortment was extensive, and I surprisingly found myself feeling rather full after they brought out the last course :) read more

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I have always been the BIGGEST fan of Honshu and just to put the icing on the cake Honshu has now opened a new section of the restaurant, Nigiri By Honshu. It is Jersey City's first Japanese Inspired Hand Roll omakase bar. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Jason for the soft opening last night and my friends and I were blown away. You really DO NOT have to go to New York City to get New York City quality omakase. This is the best, if not better. This is some of the freshest fish you could possibly have, along with the most beautiful presentation and incredible service. Never once was my sake empty, never once was a plate not cleared and replaced. Chef Jason described every fish and accoutrements and truly takes such pride in his work. He is a master at what he does. He is also just an AWESOME person all around and always makes us feel like we are sitting down at home with our own personal omakase chef. The newest addition to Honshu Lounge is also beautiful. The omakase bar is made from the most gorgeous Japanese wood, its sleek and spotless and there are awesome new tables and spots to lounge. Make sure to check out Nigiri By Honshu, there is a 0% chance you will be disappointed! Thank you again Chef Jason for a great night!! read more

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I think if you're looking for a decent sushi spot, Honshu is good. It's noting to write home about, but the sushi is good and affordable. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful in giving us suggestions, which I always appreciate. If you have room for dessert then definitely get the cheesecake spring rolls! They're so good! read more

Honshu - Matcha Brûlées & Spring Roll Cheesecake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The Man - The Myth - The Legend - Professional and knowledgeable Itamae ( Japanese Chef ) Fairly priced - Fresh Sushi - Omakase - Jersey City. Location to Quality is Top Tier. read more

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This place has solid food every time we order. Since I am allergic to fish, but still love sushi, I get a few veggie rolls! The pork gyoza are definitely a must- order! Delivery is also very quick! I will def continue ordering from here. read more

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We got takeout from here and ordered the chirashi, sashimi dinner and uni nigiri. The fish was pretty fresh and the portions were a good size for the price except for the uni. For $10 I was hoping for 2 however it only came with one nigiri. While it was fresh for the price I was a bit disappointed. Would come again but skip the nigiri. read more

Really nice outdoor seating. Decent lunch prices. Beautifully plated and put together sushi. Generous with the fish. It's just that the salmon was less flavorful than I'm accustomed. Obviously that's not the restaurants fault, I just got the salmon that decided not to eat enough. Even though it was well marbled. It was strange. My wife agree as she had salmon as well. read more

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Food was great! The customer service was awesome!! Really enjoyed my experience. Definitely a great time.

This place is amazing! The vibe is nice, the service is great & the food is delicious. The miso cod rivals Nobu. I was impressed. The drinks were imaginative and the sushi was super fresh. read more

We don't usually give bad reviews but this time I can't resist. We own a Japanese restaurant in another state, we understand that a restaurant is not easy to survive at this environment, but We think honesty to our customers is very important. We went here to eat a lunch for our last meal of the trip. We ordered 2 sets of lunch special, one of them was a sushi set supposed to come with 5 premium sushi and tuna rolls, the 2nd set was called the sushi sashimi lunch comes with 5 pieces of sushi, 5 pieces of sashimi, and one tuna roll. we assumed the premium sushi set has different sushi than the regular sushi combo because of the word "premium". Once 2 sets came out the sushi in both sets were the same which we felt like we got scammed by the word "premium". We asked the server what's the different between premium sushi and regular sushi and he said they are the same, then he asked the manager over. The manager was so rude and didn't let us speak by keep saying that's what you get for $20 if you want something different, you can pick the $30+ one. I asked then what's that mean by a premium sushi and we can get 5 more pieces of sashimi by choosing the regular combo since the sushi is the same for regular combo and premium combo. The manager didn't apologize at all about the confusion on the menu. Very bad experience and we can tell the quality of the food is very low too. We still gave them 15% tips for the server's hard work, but the manager/owner definitely needs some training. read more

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Came here as a party of 5. One of us was vegetarian and was able to order her own dishes while the rest of us opted for the omakase menu. The omakase option is $85 per person for 3 appetizers, 10 pieces, and 1 dessert. We originally only received 9 pieces, but after asking a couple servers, we finally got our tenth piece. The wait between each round was approximately 10 minutes, which might be frustrating if you're impatient like me. Because we came for a birthday, one o the fried ice cream desserts was on the house. I suggest you switch your crème brûlée to the fried ice cream instead, since the crème brûlée was extremely small despite being very delicious. read more

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this review is for takeout only (doordash). i saw a lot of good reviews for honshu on yelp/google reviews and was craving ordering sushi for lunch, so i ordered honshu off of doordash. i got the maki deluxe set which comes with 3 handrolls. it came very quickly through doordash and was packed well, in a cute little honshu-branded paper bag! their lunch special is available monday to friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. the maki deluxe set ($22) comes with a choice of soup or salad, to which i got the salad which was good, pretty average. i was most excited for the sushi tbh since everybody seemed to be raving about the fish-to-rice ratio, but i thought it was also just average. i got (1) salmon avocado roll, (2) tuna avocado roll, (3) yellowtail scallion roll. my favorite of the three was the yellowtail scallion roll, you could tell how fresh the yellowtail was with how buttery it was. however i felt a little bit juped off of the tuna sizes in the tuna avocado roll - some sushi pieces were larger than others for some reason? and some bites tasted really only like avocado. it felt a bit inconsistent. $22 for 3 rolls of this caliber is a bit hefty for me, other spots have cheaper lunch specials for what i would say is similar quality sushi. read more

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I met my son and his gf in Jersey City at Honshu because he knows how much I like this place. I arrived in JC around 6:30 pm and for some odd reason parking was slightly less challenging at that moment. I'm not sure why; nonetheless I was happy to quickly slide into a parking space around the corner and enter into the establishment. Seating was available outdoors at the restaurant but we chose seating inside. Service was good and our waiter was attentive; the food was absolutely amazing! Definitely a very pleasant experience altogether. I'll most definitely be back! read more

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This place was a really nice Japanese restaurant. The food was great, priced well, variety on menu was plentiful, food came out in timely matter while atmosphere was amazing. The staff was also very friendly read more

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