Maru Sushi is easily the best sushi in Ridgewood. I've lived here for over 12 years, and it beats every other spot in town. If you're tired of overpaying for less than par sushi, try Maru. Their omakase is fairly priced but delivers beyond expectations. The sushi and sashimi are always fresh, perfectly cut, and beautifully presented. Whether it's nigiri, maki, or the chef's specials, all just so good. Compliments to the chefs! The ambiance is perfect, and the service goes above and beyond, creating an exceptional sushi night experience in Ridgewood. read more

A sparkling hidden gem where you'd least expect it. As stormy clouds formed over the town of Ridgewood, and the wind grew still, me and my boyfriend knew rain would ensue. We set out for Maru sushi. We walked through the doors and immediately felt at home yet startled by the lack of diners sitting (or rather not sitting!) in the establishment. As the hostess guided us to our seats we looked to and fro to note the differences of this sushi spot from others in the area. We passed three chefs at their stations, who worked behind a tastefully decorated sushi bar. The ambiance of Maru Sushi cannot and must not go unappreciated. We ordered a multitude of sushi rolls, but before we began to feast on the Japanese delicacy, we started with another dish which hailed from Japan. The soy garlic edamame was absolutely delicious. The heartiness of the edamame bean mixed with the punch of the soy garlic sauce made for an addicting appetizer. Then came the main attraction; the sushi. This was the best sushi I have ever had in my life. I have eaten a multitude of sushi rolls throughout the course of my love affair with this dish. When the delectable trio roll, or naked Maru roll, or tuna love roll touched just the tip of my tongue, I was sprung into a world of flavor and satisfaction. While the aforementioned rolls were the standout ones, the supporting cast of the angry shrimp, Spider, and Naruto rolls were all excellent. All rolls offered a different taste experience, whether that was to refresh your palate, or delight it with flavor. As flawless as the sushi was, the service was just as impeccable. They were quick to clear our table, yet showed they cared about our dining experience. The chefs must have heard us raving about their sushi, because they gave us two speciality pieces on the house. We even walked out without our leftover sushi (yes we could not waste a single piece) and one of the waitstaff ran out after us in the rain to give us our goodies. Needless to say, as thunder and lightning rattled the earth, we sat in Maru Sushi and had an unforgettable experience. You only live once, don't die without visiting. read more

Maru Sushi - Trio Roll Naruto Roll Soy Garlic Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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We've tried many sushi restaurants and omakase in NYC but this place doesn't disappoint us!! Actually we are impressed by the food quality, service, and price!!! Definitely recommend. read more

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Went for lunch on Thursday. Sat and the bar which is always a pretty cool experience at any sushi restaurant. Food was very very good. Ceviche / Toro tartar / crispy rice with salmon / waygu sushi were among my favs. Service was friendly and food came out in timely fashion. They also gave us an order of fried tempura on the house which was nice. My son enjoyed that very much. Overall I would go back and would recommend. read more

Love everything about this place. Nice sized menu, with something for many tastes. Ceviche a was a but on the sweeter side, new to m a but very tasty. Avocado bomb was perfection! All the maki rolls were amazing. It's byob with the supermarket just a few convenient steps away. Wasn't hard to grab a seat and the setting was very inviting. Definitely a great spot for date night or night out with friends. Hope they offer divery because this will easily replace my current sushi spot. read more

Unique delicious menu items. Try everything with the truffle sauce.! K chicken great for non fish eaters. Byob

What a great addition in Ridgewood. Fantastic omakase, great service and ambience. Looking forward to regularly visiting this location

My wife and I tried Maru for the first time after hearing recommendations for it and everything we ate exceeded our expectations. We tried the King Kong, Naked Maru, Angry Shrimp, and Bamboo rolls. They were all amazing but the Angry Shrimp and King Kong rolls were our favorites. The servers were very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be going back. read more

Maru Sushi - Bamboo Roll on the left, Angry Shrimp Roll on the right. We ate most of the Avocado Bomb and forgot to take a picture. It was also amazing - Japanese Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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The food at Maru sushi was hands down the best food I've had in New Jersey. I have tried many different sushi based restaurant's locally and over the bridge and all I can say this is one of the top. Our server Sue was so friendly and amazing she helped us pick the best of the best. The ambiance was warm and chill. Will be recommending Maru to everyone I know. read more

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I feel a little guilty cheating on my other favorite sushi place but we had to try it - it's so close to home. They're in the middle of a "soft open" but you wouldn't know it. Ordered pork gyoza which were excellent, edamame which was generously portioned. They brought complimentary miso soup and salads, and we ordered a platter of their "signature" and "design" rolls, which all were delicious and great quality. Shirashi looked beautiful and I was told was the best in the area. I'm reluctant to blow this place up since it could become the go-to, but it is worthy (at least in the early going) of the hype. read more

My two friends and I stopped in last night around 6 for dinner. Because we didn't make a reservation, we were seated at the bar quickly (which ended up being the best view in the house). Watching everyone create dish after dish behind the bar counter was awesome, and you can tell it's made with care. The food itself was great- the tuna tasted incredibly fresh, the mushroom miso soup had a generous helping of assorted mushrooms in it. Although more expensive than a usual sushi joint, you're not paying for "usual," you're paying for quality. It's definitely a great spot to go, and their options for omakase, as well as specialty rolls, was really good. Looking forward to going back! read more

I have never written a review before but I just had the best meal of my life. Everyone is very kind and Ian is a master. I love to try new sushi spots and this one is by far the best I've ever had. read more

This newly opened sushi restaurant is excellent! My second time dinning at the beautiful decor restaurant, with friendly service and very high quality sushi and other food choices. I highly recommend Maru, I suggest you make a reservation because this place is going to take off real soon! read more

Absolutely incredible. Delicious and beautiful. Will come back again anytime I'm near NJ or NYC. read more

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Maru is by far the best Sushi in Bergen County! The fish is always fresh and eclectic. I've had types of fish here that I've never heard of before and it's all delicious and interesting. Ian, the head sushi chef, is an artist and will take good care of you. It's in a strip mall off the beaten path, which makes parking very easy for Ridgewood. They have a full sushi bar and the atmosphere and lighting are very warm. Definitely give it a try, you'll be glad you did. read more

Best sushi restaurant in the area. Excellent service and a warm & comfortable setting. we've been there many times, and it never disappoints. read more

Very tasty great staff and good food! A hidden gem! Very authentic sushi bar and nice interior!

Best sushi I've ever had and a beautiful restaurant. Omakase was truly an experience that I will never forget. Can't wait to come back, sushi chef Ian is an amazing chef and really made our meal a true experience. Can't wait to come back read more

The food was great! Definitely one of the best in ridgewood. Their udon was okay but the sushi is the best. The service was nice. Although I do wish it weren't so dark inside read more

Absolute best spot for sushi and a good time!! Got introduced to new fish and new sushi i've never tried. The people are very attentive of the table and pricing is well reasonable!! Will definitely recommend to a lot of people!! Best spot ever. read more

I do NOT recommend Maru Sushi! We went there last night for my husband's birthday and were hugely disappointed. The flavor of the food was mediocre at best. My husband ordered the Maru Signature Dinner Box, which, according to the menu, is supposed to include shumai and gyoza. It did not. The box had an extra portion of salad instead and came to us after we had finished our salad course of the exact same salad. When I asked our waitress about it, she claimed it was because we had received tempura instead. But the box was supposed to include tempura anyway. I have lived in Japan for a year, and we had just returned from a 3-week visit there, so we were really looking forward to enjoying a Japanese meal together. We ended up cringing at what and how we were served. We never received chopstick rests, although the other (empty) tables around us had them. I ordered the Tempura Udon, but the tempura was served long before the udon soup, so it was cold and stale long before the soup arrived. The soup had none of the rich, subtle flavor of real Japanese udon broth and was heavy on the poorly cut cabbage, the cheapest ingredient. The tempura was stuffed into a bowl with no regard for presentation, and the dish of sauce to dip it in was too small to dip in the oversized, unevenly sliced tempura vegetables. We had planned to have dinner here with some other couples next month, but we will definitely go somewhere else instead. Our waitress, who, throughout our meal, had none of the grace or skill of professional Japanese waitstaff, offered to call the owners, whom she suggested might be persuaded to give us a discount. We did not go to Maru Sushi to haggle, but to enjoy a Japanese meal. Ridgewood is brimming with fine restaurants, but Maru Sushi is clearly not one of them. read more