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Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I needed a place to try in the Newark area and this came up in my search. I love sushi so I wanted to give it a try. Tried the tower as an app which had mixed fish, avocado, rice and sauces - this was great... which I felt meant the rolls would be promising. Sadly not - tried the crazy roll and spicy girl. Not spicy and nothing crazy about it LOL, I felt the tempura / crunch was stale.. my friend felt the roll was too salty. They also only had less salt soy sauce, I normally like regular soy sauce so I dunno if that also made a difference in my experience. Overall it's an okay sushi place, I wouldn't go back again but they do have great happy hours for those that want to give it a try! read more

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Great food, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff... pet friendly & outdoor seating my favorite!

i've come here in the past and i've never had trouble however recently the place seems to have fallen off. Me and my friend came and we ordered juice only to be told it was "old" and for my friends drink to come with a bug and some weird particles inside, it's fine and we switched to soda. When the food came my friend ordered a spicy shrimp roll only for it to be wrong, when my friend asked she said it was that except the sushi was an imitation crab roll. we then ordered another meal and requested salt for the salt to be literally rock solid in the bottle and on the cap. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The menu has a little for everyone, not just Japanese food. The sushi was fine. Nothing special Great red sangria. Subpar slow inattentive service. read more

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Extraordinary atmosphere, delicious food, perfect service, friendly and super professional... Best sushi lounge in New Jersey... I highly recommend it! ... Rodrigo read more

Outdoor seating was nice. Food and service good! My first drink and the water tasted funny. Like maybe the glass or the ice was moldy. After I got a new glass and several drinks later I didn't smell or taste it again. read more

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Avoid this place. The food is not great and the prices are high. This place used to be good years ago, at least this is what people tell me, but now it is horrible. Also, they now sell pizza out of the front of this restaurant. When I walked in I noticed there were no customers and now I understand why. In addition to the less than mediocre food, this restaurant adds a mandatory 18% service charge to your bill. When I inquired about it, I was told it was their tip. In the state of New Jersey, as I understand it, you can charge a mandatory service charge, but not a mandatory tip. In any case avoid this place. There are lots of other places to eat in this neighborhood. read more

I have been here a few times. The 1st time it was great. 4*. The service, drinks and the food was good. The next few times my experience was not so good. The last visit I came with a friend on a Friday night to get the $15 sangria. What a big disappointment. It tasted like sunny delight. I told the bar tender. He tried to fix it by adding more red wine. Not sure what brand or type of red wine they use but the taste was just aweful. Needless to say, I left half of the pitcher there. Paid my bill and left. Each time I have come for the sangria it was not good. There is one male manager there who does make really good mixed drinks. My recommendation is to have him teach all the bartenders how to make a pitcher of sangria. If I wanted a pitcher of OJ I would have asked read more

Came here with one of my friends for lunch. We were out for most of the day and were hot and tired with the Sun glaring in our eyes. We opted for the Sangria special $15 for a small pitcher. When it arrived it was super cloudy and taste like Orange juice. I asked if it was pre-made or if too much orange juice was added. The waitress wasn't sure. and was happy to change it. When the second one arrived it was much better but not greatest Sangria. I only had 2 glasses and had a banging headache thereafter which lasted for the latter part of the evening. We ordered beef sliders and California roles. These were pretty good. No complaints there. Im not sure if I'll be back. ‍ read more

Ya know the drinks are short and when they bring something you didn't order, yet argues with you, what's the point. I noticed a Burger King down the street, at least there they don't argue with you and you get it your way. read more

I'm sold on this place. The look, the drinks and the food. 1st time - We sat in the lounge area near the entrance during the Portugal parade. It was so cool - the decor paired w/ the activities made for a getaway feel. We did Shumai, Lump Crab Wrap and Shrimp Tempura Roll. All delish. The Mojito is the best I've had in a long time *hi5* to the bartender. 2nd time - We sat outside under the big umbrellas and wicker woven seats w/ a nice Reisling, Lobster and Shrimp Rolls. Perfect again. Both times attentive staff, good vibes, laid back chill flow and some yummy sushi. There were dates, lone patrons, girls and guys just hangin' out...it's just that type of spot, for everyone. They definitely have a good thing going here. read more

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Manu's is a very interesting take on sushi lounge meets tapas bar. I think because of it's location among the Portuguese restaurants, the tapas option is a good call for those that aren't fans of sushi. I only tried the sushi here but the tapas menu looked quite interesting as well. After seeing the famous sushi tower on Yelp, I decided that I needed to try it for myself (or mostly photograph it for myself). The fish was really fresh and while it was kind of expensive for an appetizer I think it could easily be eaten as a meal itself or split between several people. I decided to eat it as a meal and I was definitely pretty full. There was salmon, tuna, and yellowtail along with cucumbers, avocado and rice. The ambiance is pretty nice considering its location in Newark and while I didn't get to check out the upstairs it looked like a good spot for private parties. There is a bar as well and I believe that they have happy hours here so it's definitely a good place to stop into after work. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - The famous sushi tower - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Sushi was amazing and fresh. My boyfriend and I ordered the shrimp tempura roll,spicy tuna roll and California roll. Very fresh ! Prices were decent . The outside sitting was nice and chill. Waitress did not speak fluent English but she was attentive to our needs. Parking is on the street so it is limited. Wait for table was no time ! Will keep this restaurant in mind for good fresh sushi.. read more

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I ordered some type of shrimp wrap; there were nice succulent shrimp in every bite. It came with a choice of sweet potato fries or homemade potato chips; I opted for the potato chips. The wrap was very filling and since I am a carb watcher, I ate half with the bread and picked the shrimp out of the other half, either way, I'm still stuffed. The potato chips were just okay, they were not as crispy as I'd like and over-cooked in appearance. The Sangria was also okay, but definitely had kick $11 for a glass and $15 for a pitcher (now I need to call my designated driver or an Uber). Since this place has a lot of Sushi , I'm not sure if its worth revisiting for this Non-Sushi Eater, but I would recommend it to the Sushi lover. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I've been coming here for many years and it is a great place to have a quick bite with friends or dinner with family. It has something for everyone, from sushi to soups and salads. Staff is attentive and friendly. Unique and great atmosphere. I love their salads, udon chicken soup is amazing and to seal the deal, you have to try their banana tempura with vanilla ice cream. It is a nice shareable size dessert. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Outside patio view. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Terrible!! Godzilla roll deep fried way to hard with over burnt tempura and fish almost chipped my tooth i don't know if it was because it was 10pm and maybe the sushi chef was tipsy or tired but I won't be going back!!!!!!!! Horrible first impression and for that no stars for me read more

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After stopping here several times, I'd like to offer some more insight to this place. I still think this joint is a solid 4-star sushi restaurant, but I've formed some clearer opinions. As a vegetarian, I love the sushi here. They have a nice variety of vegetable rolls that are flavorful and satisfying. The mango roll and sweet potato roll are both dynamite. The mango roll is refreshing and surprisingly crunchy. The sweet potato roll is comfortingly warm and soothing. It's sweeter than you'd expect. Damn, I DREAM about that thing. My friend, however, claims their specialty "fishy" rolls are not quite as top notch. Or, at least, she declares they are not as good as their prices imply they should be. The prices for the specialty rolls are steep, I admit... I can't personally comment on the quality. All I know is the veggie rolls are slammin' and priced normally ($4-6). One of my favorite aspects of this place (besides that damn sweet potato roll!!) are the COCKTAILS. You wouldn't expect it, but Manu's can shake up a sick drink. I give two thumbs, five stars, and a smiley-face sticker for their martinis. They use fresh fruit purees! They are all great, but the strawberry martini is my favorite. The atmosphere is trendy and perhaps even a little sexy, especially by Newark standards. Despite the fact that my friend prefers some other sushi places to get her fishy fix, we still stop here frequently for the experience (okay, and the booze). The desserts are pretty great, too. :) But like I said in my other review, be careful. It's very easy to drop way too much cash here. Appetizers, desserts, rolls, and cocktails add up very, very quickly, even if you're splitting things with a friend! read more

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I don't even know where to begin when describing this place (because I've never fallen in love with a restaurant so quickly), but here goes nothing. Ferry Street is known for its IBERIAN food. Most restaurants are relatively inexpensive and well worth it and because of this I thought I had seen and tasted it all (as I was born and raised in the area). That was until a friend of mine introduced me to Manu's. You walk into the restaurant and there is patio-like area where you can enjoy the ambiance of being outside but are protected from the sun and walkers-by but say for the heck of it you decide to eat inside, maybe you like AC... That's okay because the inside is just as pretty and the service probably quicker. As you walk in you'll notice tasteful booths and small tables line the restaurant and you'll have your pick if you come in on a day like Sunday during the afternoon. I came with a party of three in all and we ordered 1 specialty roll and 2 regular ones and luckily for us Sunday's were half price Sushi & Sake. The sake, unfortunately, I didn't not take advantage of. Instead the three of us shared a $21 pitcher of delicious sangria that seems a bit atrocious but after three rolls, two appetizers and three glasses each of wine (from the pitcher) and ONLY a $53 bill +tip, it just could not be beat. All in all, I'm looking for reasons just to end up on Ferry just to go back to this place. With it's trendy look, tropical feel and daily specials this place is sure to do well... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR...?! read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Can you make out the specials? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

HOLY SHIT I AM IN LOVE!!!! this place deserves soooooo many more stars AND a 5+star bonus haiku~ japan brazil eats, with 90s alt rock around, give manu a chance!!! i confess... i walked in looking for sushi and i was nervous about walking into some trendy bar pretending to have eclectic food to draw in snazzy upscale customers. but the hostess was so friendly and kind i decided to give it a shot. soon i realized the music was ALL 90s alternative rock nonstop and that was already a HUGE win for my heart. so i relaxed a bit and decided on a special treat of wine (and if the food was decent but not fabulous, wine helps with that too.) then the hostess came over and doubled as my waitress and was so personable and knowledgable and considerate and friendly. having food sensitivities, I always feel weird asking for special treatment and always appreciate kind, supportive staff who don't make me feel like the pain-in-the-ass that I am! ;) haha So I cracked open the menu and was happily surprised with the mix of food and then DUH I realized... the Ironbound district is portuguese, yes but then has a healthy brazilian community too... and far back into the reaches of my world history reminded me about japanese brazilians! and BOOM i couldn't help myself and wanted to order ever single thing on the menu. after much deliberation... the grilled octopus is a rare treat beyond anything i could possibly think of for my day today. if someone said, "kate what is something happy you will eat today?" i might have begrudgingly replied with a piece of decadent dark chocolate or maybe something fancy from the whole foods buffet bar... but this!? this amazing octopus friend!?! sure beats the grilled octopus i had on the streets of the nyc little italy fair... and that was yum. so please! give this place a try. i doubt my good experience here was merely just "luck" and hope you will give Manu's a chance. In the meantime... I will be in the corner getting giggly on my malbec and slurping up my squiggly octopus tentacle :p read more

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Alright, So, First thing Is first, the prices are thru the roof. Service was great, my waitress was very happy to be alive. The place is very stylish inside. Happy Hour suits this place well. They have live bands and DJs are certain days and from what I see the drinks look delicious. I still cant get over the prices. We are not in manhattan or some snobby rich town. We are in the ironbound people. Food was decent, but not worth the price I paid unfortunately. Overall, I will come back for the happy hour and maybe a few rolls. Nothing over the top to burn a hole in my wallet. read more

If you have a hot date, and you want to get that sexy feeling going right from the start, Manu's is the place to take them. The ambiance is very chic, representative of the new Ferry Street and comparable to Mompou across the street. I was hesitant to come all the way to the Iron bound and NOT have Portuguese food. But Manu attempts to be a bit of a fusion restaurant, by offering both Asian and Portuguese flare on their menu. I need to smell a good skirt steak cooking to be convinced to order, and since it didn't smell of any cattle cooking, I opted for Asian. I ordered shrimp gyoza and the best bacon wrapped scallops I've ever had. The scallops were a bit on the small side, but the bacon was so wonderfully crispy that it definitely made the plate memorable. As for the plates, at $12-$16 for a 6 pieces of each food on a plate, I thought was a bit pricey. Thankfully, I was not very hungry and the caipirina was strong enough to allow me to forget about any hunger pains! Although I did really enjoy the ambiance, I did not come on a date, so I felt like I invested all this cash for no one to put out. I don't know if I would return, since most of the dishes, even what I tried of my friend's were easily replicated in much better form in other places. read more

Had a good first experience here on a Wednesday evening meeting with friends. Outdoor seating was comfortable. Ordered the seafood explosion app to share. Amazing flavor and cooked well. Ordered the pink lady roll (pictured) for happy hour that began at 8 pm. Everything was great. Will visit again. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Pink Lady Sushi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Came here for lunch in search of great sushi and it was a decent spot .... we sat outside because it was a beautiful day and we saw all the glorious sites Newark has to offer .... maybe nice time I'll sit inside ... any-who there was three menu items that were 86 two that my boyfriend wanted to try and one of mine so finally we settled on have tiger shrimp and pineapples to start and sushi plasters for our entrees and the sushi was just ok ... the drinks were good and the server was great but it wouldn't be on my list of restaurants to return to ..... but TRy IT read more

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This place was kind of disappointing. From the pictures, it looked like a bright and elegant type of ambiance but it turned out to be an average looking pub kind of place. The menu is very confusing with the theme they are trying to go for. I got salmon sushi while my friend got the sushi tower. Both were good and something I would get again. However it's not a place I'm keen on coming back too. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This was a rare find. This was one of the place that was open til 3 Am and I had just arrived in New York. When you enter the building, you see a bar on the left and dining on the right. The decor wasn't up to par but it had working tables and seat for us to dine. They need to remodel everything and maybe get new furnitures because I kind want to eat on a sturdy clean nice tables. The food was great. We order sweet potatoes wedges and a few sushi rolls. There's also happy hour. I was full at the end of the night. Great food great company and great find! read more

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This place used to be great when it first opened. I loved coming here. Now it's unrecognizable. Mediocre expensive tapas, no bar, and the original restaurant is used for events now it seems and you're stuck in one of these dumb outside converted restaurants that COVID produced. Parking is a nightmare and their "valet service" is double parking along the street. Won't bother coming back. read more

So I like how some of my friends being here before but never told me about it. I stumbled on it on a walk looking for a nail clipper Now, as for the spot itself very cozy quiet low key. Now the food to me was moderately priced very fresh and the chefs obviously take pride in the culinary appearance of their dishes. Take a look at my pics and you'll see what I'm talking about everything that I ordered was above average so I'll definitely be back. Service was a tad bit slow and I would not like to see what it looks like on a day when it is busy but still the service was friendly. read more

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Did you know that Manus offers a Ladies' Night on Wednesdays? Neither did I... Anywho, I didn't come here for that. I came for outdoor seating and received great sushi and Portuguese wine instead. I walked in beyond the "indoor patio" and viewed a lovely, trendy spot with ample seating and a well sat bar on the left. Despite the indoor options, I opted to sit outside on this beautifully sunny evening. Ordered the shumai as an appetizer and the Spice Girl Roll for dinner. My partner in meal consumption had the Giant Roll and a bottle of wine for the table. Spice Girl: Spicy tuna, spicy salmon combo with avocado. Very light in the spice department despite the name. Still a very good roll. Either 6 or 8 pieces, very filling. Giant: Never had a fried roll before but after this, will definately have one again. It was so flavorful. The crunchy exterior was a perfect balance to the savory soft texture within. Not greasy at all, which I was fearful of. The wine was great. More mellow than a merlot but still carried the bitter bite. I really enjoyed it. You can never go wrong with shrimp shumai. Sushi in the Ironbound. Manus is a great option. One star was removed because service was kinda slow. Just kinda. At the end of the night, the wait staff was more attentive. read more

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Very nice restaurants friendly bartender he's on point the food was fresh I enjoyed it very much read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - This sushi combo was delicious and very fresh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The service was slow. We waited over an hour for our food to come out and another 30 minutes for the bill to come out after we were done. The teriyaki chicken was really bad. The sushi was decent but wasn't worth an hour wait. I'm addition they add on a mandatory service charge of 18% no matter the group size that is separate from the tip. Would not recommend read more

This restaurant would have received a higher rating but the customer service sucked... When we arrived the place was literally empty except 4 people at the bar... Noone ever came over to seat us (3 ppl)so we sat ourselves... What made me angry is that we were there for like 5 minutes sitting before a couple came in and sat down and the waitress went to serve them first... This type of disrespect let's me know that myself and my money are unappreciated and unwelcomed... The ironbound section is a diverse ethnicity of people and all should be treated equally... Stop making people to feel as if they are unwelcomed... read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Occasional lunch spot. Service is always slow even when they're empty. Good margaritas and bento box and pretty good sushi rolls. read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Service was okay. Shrimp tempura could of been better. The shrimp didn't taste high quality besides that the drinks are good

Very different from the rest of the restaurants on ferry street in the sense that they are a sushi lounge. I love this place!

OMG...I love this Sangria!!! No wait..I looooove everything I get here. The sushi is some of the best I've had. And I'm a sushi snob from NYC. You must have the Hot Sake! Love you guys! read more

Manu's Tapas Bar & Sushi Lounge - OMG...I love this Sangria!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I've been a regular at this place for years. I stopped coming for a while because they took my favorite roll of the menu (spicy king crab roll). Today I decided to stop by since I was in the area. And it's one of the few sushi places that stay open late. But man do I regret that decision. The MANAGER who was serving us gave us the worst costumer service I ever HAD IN MY LIFE. First he disrespected my friend saying that the "spicy king crab roll" was too expensive basically insinuating that my friend wouldn't be able to afford it. So that's why he took it off the menu. He also added an extra roll to our order that we did not order. When I called him over to tell him he began to argue with me. Angrily telling me I ordered it. Mind u IM a petite female who also ate an appetizer. Where in my stomach can I fit 3 rolls ? Finally when he was done ARGUING with me he told he would take it off the check. We also left most of the roll there that we didn't order on the plate. The only reason why we ate some because we didn't know which roll was which. He also didn't give our rolls on separate plates. So we couldn't really differ which one was what. When the check came he didn't take off the roll he said he was going to take off. And also added grat with it only being a party of two. In the state of New Jersey u can only add grat if it's a party greater than 4 or 5. Me working in the night industry I know these things. Look I always tip because I work in this industry even if the service is bad. Because I been a server before, I know how it is to work when ur having a bad day. But when I asked him why he didn't take the roll off and why did he also illegally add grat on the check. He began to yell at me saying he didn't take it off cause we ate it. We left most of the roll on the plate. It's not my fault u had the rolls mixed up on 1 plate for 2 people. The professional thing to do would be to take the plate back and remove the roll that was not ordered. Me and him began to argue he removed the grat because once again it is illegal to add. And this is probably the only server in my life that I did not tip AT ALL. I always leave even more than 20% especially around the holidays. How are u a manger doing illegal activity and arguing with the costumer. He also began to call me a liar and say that I'm cheap. And made a huge scene in front of other costumers. The audacity for a male MANAGER to talk to a female regular costumer like that. I honestly thought we were friends. We exchanged some laughs and words before but I guess he didn't recognize me. Either way no wonder they had to take the best roll off the menu. Because the restaurant can't afford the crab anymore. If the MANAGER is acting like that I can only imagine the other servers. He honestly ruined my night I've never been talked to so poorly by management. And honestly he's a buffoon because I would left more than the grat he illegally added on the check. Plus the roll "HE!" accidentally added on. I can see now why ur restaurant is going out of business. read more

Very good customer service at the bar!!! Her personality and her drink making skills made me not even care about the food lol But we did enjoy every bit of it. I'll come back for the mango sangrias and the Spicy Kani Salad but the hibachi is better in other places. I gave it 4 stars for the Mango Sangria! :) read more

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A sushi and tapas restaurant? Have you ever heard of such a thing? This isn't the best sushi I've tasted, but it was good. Compared to the other couple of sushi places in Newark, this is the best option. I was impressed with the decor (although it reminded me more of a European cafe than a Japanese sushi place?). The service was good and attentive. Apparently, Wednesdays nights are Ladies night - half price sushi and martinis, with a DJ and all! I ordered the strawberry martini. The first strawberry martini was pretty darn perfect (made with real strawberries). The second martini was pretty darn horrible (tasted like cough syrup). I'm assuming it wasn't the same bartender who made the second drink. My two friends and I decided to order the gyoza, one regular roll (shrimp tempura), and four specialty rolls (Sunset, spider, pink lady, and spice girl). Gyoza was perfect! Light and tasty, not greasy at all. The sushi was fresh and of normal portions. The shrimp tempura and pink lady rolls were my favorite! The sunset and the spice girls rolls were alright: the tuna may have been minced for the sunset and maybe they should add another ingredient to the spice girl to counter off the spicy taste. I didn't get a chance to taste the spider. I will probably return sometime in the future... read more

This place has the absolute worst service of any restaurant I have ever been to. My friends and I were frequent patrons until today. We placed an order for pickup and are still waiting an hour and 45 minutes later. And the hostess had the audacity to give us an attitude and tell us it was the weekend and they were busy and pick up "is not a priority". Why have pickup service if you can't accommodate it? And the inability to respectfully convey this to your customers is a failure of this business. This is not the first time we have dealt with rude and unacceptable behavior at this restaurant. And apparently this person was the "manager". I am NOT a picky restaurant goer but this is actually the most ridiculous experience with a wait staff I've ever experienced. Please be aware, you will wait and you will be treated like a chore instead of like guests. read more