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This place fills all my Japanese food voids since moving from LA! The inside is super modern and the food mirrors it as well! The sukiyake nabe is my favorite to get with a guest, as it comes with handrolls, salad and a hearty soup. Everything is presented so nicely and the flavors are exceptional. We have done take out here numerous times but are so glad to have finally dined in! read more

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Victoria C.

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I was excited that there was a restaurant close to me selling motsu nabe. The motsu nabe was a huge disappointment. I went with my Japanese friend and we both agreed that the 'thin', dry slices of beef did not belong. Traditionally, motsu nabe doesn't have random slices of meat in the soup. Also, for $38 dollar motsu nabe, there wasn't a lot of food. I felt like I ate nothing. The pot had like 8 of tiny intestines, dry meat, and cabbage. No noodles - no tofu - no rice (unless you pay extra). I'd take out the thin meat entirely and add more intestines since the whole point of a motsu nabe is to eat intestines. The intestines also were thin, brown, and hollow - motsu nabe usually has the thick, fatty white pieces. If the restaurant wants to add thin meat, I'd honestly keep the meat raw when brought out to the table so that it cooks while we eat. The meat seemed not thin enough for a soup and dry. Kimura in NYC does motsu nabe really well. If you come here, avoid the motsu nabe and get other stuff. Handrolls are $7-35 bucks each. read more

MORU - Motsu nabe. meat was dry & too thick. No tofu. Barely any intestines. Intest. should be the thick, fatty white but these = thin & brown - Japanese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Sharon C.

9 months ago

Great service. Yummy food. Had the handroll set. The salmon, tuna and scallop ones were perfectly seasoned and sauced but the soft shell crab one was a bit dry. I would order them separately next time. The Moru don is a must. We got it with added uni. Skip the spicy tuna crispy rice. The tuna was really good but the rice was quite chewy and hard read more

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Pei Y.

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1 year ago

Came here for hubby birthday lunch. Ordered oysters and 2 sushi/sashimi entrees. Food were good but not memorable. Overall good place to come with special date and look good place. read more

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Manasa A.

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Little Gem in the Fort lee area. Tried it for the first time yesterday. The hand rolls were amazing. Truffle scallop is my favorite. Nice ambiance and very attentive service. Sashimi was fresh and perfect. Also tried the karaage chicken,it is very good. Will be a regular here from now on. The fact that it is byob is a huge plus. Must try. read more

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Very cute space off Lemoine, unassuming from the outside but feels like a nice escape and homey once you walk in. Friendly staff (all Korean) and menu is straight forward. We opted for the spicy tuna crispy rice app which was plentiful for 2. Rice was slightly crisp on the outside and warm and el dente on the inside. I had the hand roll sampler which had the creamy scallop, crap, spicy tuna and spicy salmon. All solid in their own way. It came with a side of miso soup. My husband ordered the karaage curry dish which on a winter day was the star. The chicken was so tender and crispy but not heavily battered, and the curry was light and still bold in flavor. I would absolutely come back and try some other rolls and dishes. They also had some yummy looking dessert options but I didn't have the space! read more

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Ashley R.

1 year ago

The food was absolutely amazing I came back for the 4th time and we started with the spicy tuna crispy rice and then we got the hand rolls with udon set then we got the matcha montblanc. The service was also amazing, very quick to notice if we needed anything. They would also come to check on us and they were very friendly. The restaurant is very well put together, very clean as well, and when a table of people leave they are very quick to clean the tables. Overall love this place very much. read more

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I visited for dinner on a work trip and was really impressed with the hand rolls! There were many tables available at 6:30pm on a Tuesday night. The room was pretty loud for a fairly small crowd. Service was very friendly and quick, and the quality of the food was wonderful. I ordered the following hand rolls: truffle scallops with ikura, salmon avocado with caviar, uni, and soft shell crab. The ikura and caviar were add-ons I enjoyed. Will definitely be back for more hand rolls and other dishes from their menu when I'm back in town! read more

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Jenny C.

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Among the many new restaurants that's been popping up in fort lee, Moru was among the ones I was most excited to try. The menu is filled with various fusion dishes - korean/japanese, japanese/italian, etc. But before I had a chance to try those, I couldn't say no to what seemed like the perfect chirashi bowl - the moru don. I opted to add uni, bringing the cost to $50. Was it worth the price? For the most part, yes. The fish was super fresh, and the portion of uni was enormous. If I recall correctly, an entire container of uni at mitsuwa was ~$30 at the time and the amount they put on top was nearly half of that. That being said, I had 3 main gripes about the dish. First of all, the rice was ?garnished by these little tiny balls that didn't have much taste and texturally felt like old cereal, which made each bite feel like it contained undercooked rice. Second is the seaweed, which seems to be a common complaint amongst prior reviews. While not totally soggy, it was placed in the bowl for visual effect, thereby making one end of it soggy. Not a deal breaker, but an easy fix. Third was the rice. There was surprisingly little of it, making it feel like I was eating just chunks of fish. I guess that is also a testament to the solid amount of seafood in the bowl, but the ratio matters... These complaints aside, the dish was otherwise quite tasty. Value-wise, I'd say $50 is just about almost within reason. I also had a bite of the unagi don and the mentaiko avocado bibimbap, both of which were good. While none of these dishes had that wow factor, I'm currently attributing that to my initial very high expectations. All in all, service was great, the seating was comfortable (though seems could get packed at dinner time; it was less crowded at lunch), and the remaining dishes to be tried still seem quite enticing. I look forward to trying their other dishes! read more

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Helen Z.

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This is a cute space in fort Lee and I had been wanting to try it. We ordered an assortment of hand rolls, donkatsu curry, and beef udon. Honestly I think I should've read the menu in more detail before ordering, because the hand rolls were very experimental and had stuff like cereal and crunchy bits, apples, etc. in them and that's not really my jam. I still loved the uni one and the yellowtail was pretty good as well, but didn't really appreciate some of the others as much. The buttery scallop was way too buttery. The beef udon was good but very sweet so I wasn't able to finish it. The donkatsu was great according to my boyfriend. If I come back I would just get the uni hand roll and other less experimental ones, and try the seiromushi even though it seems a bit overpriced. read more

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Ally Y.

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Very clean, beautiful restaurant with very quick turnaround and great service! Food was very good - but overall was a little sweet. Every dish that we selected (bulgogi udon, k fried chicken, uni soba, beef tartare) were all overall sweeter than normal so together felt sweet. Otherwise it was a good meal, it's BYOB, and appreciated the service. read more

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Sojin P.

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Food: 9/10 The nori was a bit soggy, but their sushi toppings were good! Service: 10/10 nothing special to note here but nothing bad. Ambiance: 10/10 perfect for a date night! read more

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Laura L.

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Came here on a Saturday around 6:30 pm and was able to be seated immediately without a reservation. I think it would definitely be safer to make a reservation though. I probably will for future visits. I can see this place getting busy! I got the veggie udong and it was perfect for a cold day. The broth was so flavorful and I loved how the yubu soaked up the flavor of the broth. There was a lot of bok choy and mushrooms, which I enjoyed! I would definitely get this again next time! read more

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bruce s.

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What was once in the '80's at this Fort Lee address (the hip spot called Truffles), is now a vibrant fusion restaurant that had quite a dining buzz last night. A definite and welcome twist on Asian cuisine. Sushi rolls were delicious. Apps were enjoyable especially the fried chicken. Byo is a plus. Very loud in main dinning area but plenty of alternate spaces more aligned for crosstable conversation. read more

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Fresh and ascetically good sushi. Loved everything about this meal. The sushi box was a nice surprise with the unique assortment options. The crispy rice tuna was my favorite part. The bulgogi udon was very flavorful and filling. Service was excellent too. The people working there were very friendly. The only downside is the lack of street parking available but that's the area in general. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Cecilia L.

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Decent hand roll spot in the area!! Ambience is intimate and nice but food here is just mediocre Sukiyaki 3.5/5: love the soup base but very small portion and barely any udon Karaage 3.5/5: portion is shareable amongst 3 since it does come with a lot but it's not meaty and don't love their fried texture Toro hand roll 4/5: maybe the best thing here? Or I'm a little biased because I love toro Creamy scallop 3/5: mediocre and tasted too creamy Best thing might be their matcha ice cream! read more

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TLDR: Moru occupies the old pub space across from the Lemoine Plaza where Boston Market is. Hand rolls are the main draw here. It's not quite Nami Nori but decent enough. Didn't love everything but enjoyable that I'll come back to try some other things. You can also BYOB here. Random night out and we ended up at Moru. We ordered a whole bunch of things. The hand roll sets were decent. Personally - I don't like getting them all at once because no matter how quickly you eat, at least one will get soggy. Good amount of toppings in each hand roll. Personally I found the botan ebi to be the best. You get the crispy head on the side, a nice garlic citrus butter on top. Overall pretty tasty. Weirdly enough, my favorite thing was the katsu curry. It was something in between a Japanese and an Indian curry. Crispy coating on the katsu, rich creamy and savory sauce to eat with the rice. I'd maybe come back for a few individual hand rolls but mostly would explore other parts of the menu. Overall though - not bad. read more

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En-Tseh W.

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i ordered the $19 lunch special and got shrimp tempura and spicy blue crab. i also got the potato salad. everything was good and the best item was the udon noodles. however these dishes didnt make me curious what else they have. i have been here for dinner years ago and remember everything being so much better so perhaps it was just what i ordered. read more

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J k.

5 months ago

I don't have any photos to share bc I was too busy mesmerized by the delicious food. We showed up without a res and they happily accommodated us. With the 1.5 hr time limit we were done in less than an hour bc again, we were focused on e a t i n g!!! Crispy rice, potato salad, sushi/sashimi set, motsu nabe all deleeeeee. The staff were friendly, attentive...great ambiance, big windows, airy, not overly noisy, not cramped at all. I can only imagine you go wrong if you don't like scallions (I read a negative review and I mean...c'mon...stop whining)...you can't go wrong here. I'll definitely go back and want to try different dishes but who am I kidding, we'll prob order the same dishes and then add one we haven't tried. read more

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Chelsea D.

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Came here again after a year later to celebrate my cousin getting married. The Moru Poke handroll and Creamy Scallop handroll taste as great as I remember from the first time I dined here. The staff was definitely nicer and more accommodating. After a wonderful experience, Moru will be part of my regular rotation when eating out. The food is absolutely amazing, and the portion sizes are extremely generous. Perfect spot for lunch or a date night! read more

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Katelyn N.

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First off, very cute place. Interior is so cozy and intimate. Food was okay, nothing blew me away. Handrolls definitely were fresh but mixed in w so many other things i couldn't really appreciate it. The spicy tuna was amazingggg but everything else was pretty funky-- for example the mango in my scallop. Came w a miso soup but also got the kimchi soup which was okay. Nothing crazy. Service was very sweet and attentive, however don't think i will be returning bc i think there are just better places to eat read more

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I may have just come in with too high of an expectation because of the reviews but I was a bit disappointed with the food unfortunately. First, we ordered the bulgogi cream udon but got the regular broth udon instead. We decided to just keep it because we didn't want to have to wait for our new order. The bulgogi tasted delicious but the broth was overall too salty for my taste. We were recommended the moru don and it definitely had a lot of fish which we liked. But there was no wow factor and I personally found it too pricey compared to what we got. The hand rolls were pretty good though. Overall glad I tried this place but not sure if it's a spot I'd find it worth revisiting. read more

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Jane C.

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This is a great place to go as long as you're not super hungry :) It's a bit pricey for the portion size, but the food was very fresh and high quality. I got the Moru hand roll set for myself and an uni don to share. Both dishes came with miso soup. The food was really good - the creamy scallop hand roll was my personal favorite. There's street parking available (free after 6pm I think?) and I saw a lot of empty spaces when I went around 5:30PM on a Friday. Another option is to park in the Cosmos parking lot across the street (but at your own risk - it's supposed to be for customers of that plaza only so you might get towed lol). This could be a cute date spot, as the ambience was calm and quiet so I could actually hear the person I was with. I also saw a few families with young kids. Matcha Maiko is right next door for dessert! read more

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Grace S.

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Loved this place! Parking is hard to find but the place was super nice. The food was delicious and the service was friendly. Everything tasted great. I would go back. Family friendly but also a cute date spot. read more

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Brian C.

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The restaurant is located in the heart of Fort Lee and has a really nice interior with lots of natural light. It definitely has a date night or family meal vibe. I tried a few dishes with my family. + Seiro-mushi + Sushi set + Sukiyaki nabe + Spicy tuna crispy rice + Salmon carpaccio Seiro-mushi is a Japanese method of steam cooking in a Hinoki box. I loved how this cooking method highlights the natural flavors of all the ingredients like the kubocha squash and mushrooms. The sukiyaki nabe was pretty solid with a nice broth and well-seasoned. The prices are a little on the high end for the portions but again the setting reflects that. The service was attentive and quick. Parking can definitely be tough during peak times as it's street parking. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :) read more

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Heather B.

2 years ago

Delicious, fresh food with a really nice ambiance and a pleasant staff. BYOB and enjoy!

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Run, don't walk! I went here for a Galentine's Date and had the greatest time. First off - they're BYOB which is always a plus when you're planning on drinking and don't want to pay restaurant drink prices. Second - the vibe is really cute. Romantic enough for date night and casual enough for friend dates or just a hang out. Third - food is absolutely fantastic. We had the spicy tuna on crispy rice and age-dashi tofu. The tofu was out of this world. Hand rolls are fresh and filling. I want to try every hand roll on their menu! The creamy scallop was my favorite of the night. Staff is attentive and friendly. Would come back again and again and again. read more

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Sid R.

1 year ago

I've been here several time and the quality is great every time. The spicy tuna crispy rice and the yaki dumplings are the best appetizers on the menu- everything I've tried on the menu I would order all over again. read more

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Amy K.

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This is a great place to dine in for handrolls! It's a cute, small spot with a wonderful staff who are all very friendly. You can pick your own handroll set, which I did. There are so many fresh options to choose from! The soba and kimchi nabe were basic, so I don't highly recommend them, but they are worth trying if you've never had them before. It was my first time trying Seiro-mushi, and I loved how it had lots of veggies and the perfect sauces to accompany it. Overall, it was a great comfort Japanese cuisine restaurant. I highly recommend checking out the handrolls for sure! read more

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I've been here twice for dinner. It's a cozy Japanese fusion restaurant, perfect for a date or dinner with friends! *They are BYOB but you can also order alcohol there and it will be delivered to you in minutes-ask the staff for the alcohol menu from Hudson Wine* We tried the beef tartare- absolutely delicious. We also had the Moru handroll set that consists of salmon avocado, spicy tuna, creamy scallop, soft shell crab handrolls. You can customize your handrolls. I got the spicy blue crab, wagyu, yellowtail, and moru poke. The sukiyaki nabe was also good, we wanted something hot while drinking sake. It has lots of veggies, fish cake, brisket, and the broth was tasty. K.F.C-korean fried chicken was just okay. It was a bit too sweet for my taste. The uni pasta was my least favorite. It was just noodles and seaweed, and a spoonful of uni topped but it lacked flavor and didn't taste like anything-don't recommend. Matcha ice cream at the end was a perfect sweet treat. One tiny complaint I had was that it was cold in the restaurant and we had to keep our coats on. read more

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Master J.

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Food was decent. It wasn't enough to fill me up for this price point. Service was average for this price point. Ambience was ok. Won't come back any time soon read more

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Very solid addition to the (very crowded) neighborhood of delightful dining options. Right out of the gate I will say this place deserves great credit for making very flavorful and creative food - especially their delicious hand rolls that refreshingly don't rely totally on sauces to give them character. We tried a variety of them - soft-shell crab, crab, scallop, negitoro, tuna and unagi and they were all 100% excellent. Would have been nice if the seaweed was a tad more crispy but that's the only minor gripe. Flavor-wise the food is absolutely delicious and awesome and you can't go wrong with the hand roll options IMO The seaweed/cucumber and agetofu starter dishes were stellar. Very flavorful, nice texture and very tasty. I can say the same about the miso/grilled cod, as the flavor was good. My fish was a hair undercooked but generally it was very good. Only slight issues are that the portions aren't that big and parking is a pain in that weird traffic location that the restaurant is situated in Otherwise, I think this is a great place to get good food. read more

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Lyndsie L.

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Tasty fish and reasonably priced. It was very crowded and loud when we went. Hard to get our server's attention which was disappointing. Wed try again but probably try other dishes. Also its byob read more

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Great new fusion style japanese restaurant in Fort lee. We didnt have a reservation but we managed to squeeze in between for a very quick bite. Varierty of food but since our time was limited we didnt get to try many things on the menu. Of what we got, highly recommend the seafood yaki udon and the salmon avocado tartare. Also enjoyed the soft shell crab handroll. Will definitely go back to try other items on the menu and will not forget to make a reservation^^ read more

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Micah J.

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What can I say! This was my first time at MORU and they did not disappoint. The food was amazingly tasty but also super fresh! The service was attentive while not being too pushy. I will love to go again and get more of the hand rolls and other entrees. The curry was amazing!!! read more

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Great newish spot in Fort Lee that we wanted to try and it was pretty good overall. We opted to skip the steamed box they were known for since it ran about $50, and opted to try a few different things instead! The cucumber salad was refreshing and came with a few different types of seaweed in it. It helped balance our palettes as we ate our meal. The beef tartar was definitely the star here!! It was sweet and savory and was paired perfectly with the toast provided. If you must order one thing, order this! If you've never tried it before, this is the perfect place to try it. We ordered a various amount of handrolls and my personal favorite was the creamy scallop. Least favorite was the mackeral and everything else in between was good to great. We finished our meal with the sukiyaki. Admittingly I like it sweeter but it did taste fresh and healthy with all the simple ingredients used. We appreciated how light everything tasted. We don't normally have huge stomachs but were able to finish everything we ordered. All together it ran us about $160ish after tax and tip. read more

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This spot stays my favorite place in New Jersey. All their dishes are so flavorful and you can taste that it's high quality. They came out with some new dishes such as the sushi & mini udong set, uni soba, assorted sashimi, and the toro don. All of the fish tasted so fresh!! I particularly like the toro don, it tasted like perfection in every bite. The assorted sashimi box was beautiful in presentation and it was great trying a little bit of everything. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Friendly and amazing staff too! read more

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Nicole A.

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Had a nice dinner catching up with a friend here, the ambiance of the restaurant is very sleek and minimalist with light wood furnishing, glowing at sunset hour. I really wanted to try the matcha latte here, but around 6pm on a Sunday they said they had run out. Fortunately they came back with a smaller glass with what they said they had left and said it was complimentary, which was very nice of them. The salmon don was on the smaller size but between drinks, apps, and entree it was fulfilling to me. The restaurant is in a walkable area with lots of other dessert places around to go to after if you'd like. read more

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Eileen C.

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Came here with my brother for dinner. We ordered the spicy tuna crunchy rice, moru don, and the moru hand roll set. Moru don and moru hand roll set were a very good value and I would recommend these dishes. Next time if I go back, I would not get the crunchy rice. The tuna was flavorful, however the crunchy rice was not crunchy and lukewarm. Overall I think Moru is a great spot if you're craving hand rolls read more

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4 years ago

Ambiance: very cozy restaurant (they also had the heat blasting lol). Nice bamboo decor - great for business lunch. Servers were all very polite. Food: Seaweed Pasta [4/5]: honestly better than I imagined. These were cold noodles and super flavorful. Noodles were al dente, had a nice chewiness to them. Super clean dish and well seasoned. Bulgogi Udong [4/5]: broth was very rich and VERY umami. The tofu also soaked up a lot of the flavor, made them super yummy. Beef was tender and fatty, and udon was cooked well. Handrolls [highlights/lowlights]: Creamy Scallop [5/5]: scallops were super fresh, creamy, and wow - they gave A LOT of scallop. I think it was like 90% scallop and 10% rice filled to the brim (def not complaining here :P) Mayo wasn't overpowering either. Shiitake Mushroom [5/5]: burst of umami - the combination of dried and fresh mushrooms was interesting. Dried shiitake added nice texture and was very fragrant. Highly recommend if you're a fan of fungi. Overall: the nori can be improved. I think they let it sit for too long before bringing out the handrolls so it gets a little soggy and a bit messy to eat. (The mayo in my scallop soaked thru everything and the handroll fell apart right after my first bite). But even then, nori wasn't super crispy, was on the thin and flimsy side. I do think if we sat at the bar, would've made a difference since we probably would've gotten the handrolls individually. Rice was good though and the fish were all super fresh and clean (no fishiness at all). read more

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1629 Schlosser St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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(201) 849-5108
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Hours

What time does MORU open?

MORU opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.MORU opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does MORU close?

MORU closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.MORU closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does MORU take Bitcoin?

No, MORU does not take Bitcoin.

Does MORU take credit cards?

Yes, MORU takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does MORU serve alcohol?

No, MORU does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does MORU allow dogs?

No, MORU does not allow dogs.

Does MORU have TVs?

No, MORU does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does MORU have outdoor seating?

Yes, MORU has outdoor seating options.

Does MORU have parking?

Yes, MORU has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does MORU have free WiFi?

Yes, MORU has free WiFi.

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Do they take reservations?

Yes, they do. And I would suggest to order in advance if you are gonna have the "Pyunback" so you don't have a huge gap between courses

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What are parking options?

Plenty of street parking, and it's free after 6 pm

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Is this place byob?

Technically. But, can order from nearby Hudson Wine Market order.

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Christopher P.

Elite 23

134

3 years ago

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Tom L.

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In Fort Lee, MORU Hand Roll Bar flips traditional hand rolls on their head. While some rolls come off fancy, they're missing that real flavor kick. But hey, the service? Top-notch. The folks there are friendly, down-to-earth, like they've known you forever. If you're up for trying something new and don't mind the occasional flavor flop, MORU's got your back. read more

Meiling L.

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I had the most incredible experience at Moru! The sushi rolls were not only beautifully presented but also incredibly delicious. Each roll was a work of art, and the flavors were out of this world. The attention to detail and fresh ingredients truly set this place apart. I can't wait to go back for more! 5 stars all the way read more

Young C.

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새로운 모양의 Hand Roll도 좋았고Motsu Nabe는 국물 맛이 좋아 남김 없이 먹었다.Seiro Mush는 여러 종류의 재료를 편백나무 찜틀에 넣여 쪄서 따뜻한 김이 모락모락 나는 채로 가져와 색다른 음식이었다.add 한 scallop이 빠져 있어서 주문 받은 직원에게 벌점을 줄까한다. I like new style Hand Roll. Hot soup Motsu Nabe was delicious and creamy. Seiro Mush was excellent for looking and very much tasty. read more

Byungchul S.

3 years ago

The food was mediocre at best, with bland flavors and small portions. To top it off, the prices were unreasonable for what was offered. Although the ambiance and service were decent, I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a satisfying meal that's worth your money read more

Magda M.

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Noah Y.

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Food was sooo nice, reasonable price, seiromushi n handroll was soo good. Also macha macha ice cream was excellant. Highly recommended. read more

MK T.

3 years ago

Super nice and respectful staff. They always meet my expectations of what a modern Korean/Japanese restaurant should be.

Ray S.

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Leejoo L.

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Dana B.

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(135 reviews)

The restaurant is located on an unassuming street with various businesses. We stopped by for lunch…read morebecause we liked the reviews that we read. This place lived up to the hype. We ordered two curry dishes - pork katsu and chicken karaage. They were so good. The breading was crispy but not oily. The protein was thick and juicy. Super moist. The curry was seasoned well. The restaurant was staffed by a hostess/waitress and a single cook. Really small operation with a small retail footprint. It's nice because they have a small parking lot in the back, too. They were really friendly. The food came out reasonably quickly considering that there was only one person preparing food.

Pork cutlet curry done right. Owned by Koreans but they do well in making the pork curry look and…read moretaste like the original in Japan. Service good and the food was also great. A little on the high end in price for Japanese food as but this is the states.

Halmae Noodle

4.4

(229 reviews)

On a Sunday morning there was already a bit of a line. After waiting for around 20 min, we were…read moreseated. Service was a bit on the slower side since there were so many people. It's definitely styled as a family friendly restaurant. - Yukgaejang Noodles (5/5): the noodles were nice and chewy, and the soup had a beefy aroma and it paired well with the spice. imo not too spicy - Steamed Beef and Chive Dumplings, (4/5): surprisingly good with a light wrapper. I could barely taste the beef tho, but the other fillings were good that's all from me ty for reading :^)

We got the dumplings half shrimp, half beef. Good size. I probably do prefer Chinese dumplings with…read morefull shrimp. The hot sesame broth with noodles had a very deep and rich flavor The spicy rice with beef have a good amount of space. Both noodle dishes had a very good amount of noodles and toppings. The noodles themselves were so fresh and bouncy. We even had leftovers the next day and they still tasted really good.

Yamagata

4.2

(255 reviews)

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Chirashi Lunch (delivery): All pieces were super fresh and melted in my mouth + the sushi rice…read moreunderneath has a lot of tobiko which adds so much flavor Sushi Dinner Omakase (sit down): the pieces clearly speak for themselves but what makes this different from other places is the unagi... like look at how long the piece is (it actually took me a couple bites to finish it)... loved it Staff is also super sweet and accommodating! Vibes: Nothing necessarily stands out in terms of vibes (it's not fancy or anything) but it's just a little cute place with AMAZING food sooo

Heard a lot of great things about this place, so this place has been on my list for quite awhile…read moreand finally made it. If you want amazing, fresh, and supreme sushi, this is the place! If you are thinking, no need to think. Go! Trust me! You won't regret it! First of all, the sushi chefs are Japanese, so you know that the sushi is going to be legit. And it was busy there from customers and take-out, so you know that everything will be fresh, too. There were so many options to choose from the menu, so I had to ask for a recommendation. My friend and I were recommended to try the omakase option and, boy, that was a perfect choice! There were 3 types of omakase and we chose the first one. -Sushi omakase - $70 -Sashimi omakase - $80 -Sushi & sashimi omakase - $90 This was my first omakase experience where I walked out super full and impressed. -We were advised to eat each piece without soy sauce because each piece was curated with their own unique flavors. -After our first bite, we were advised that we could ask the sushi chef to adjust the rice and wasabi ratio in each sushi piece. We decided to keep it as is. -The wasabi here is really good, but spicy, so if you can't handle the spiciness, definitely ask for less. I was crying because of the wasabi but I didn't want it to be adjust because it was so good. -On the menu, it states that you have 2 hours, which allowed us to enjoy the omakase at a nice pace. -The udon soup you get in the end is made with hand-cut, chewy noodles and it was a perfect ending. -And this omakase also includes a dessert at the end, which was a perfect sweet ending. I hope you made the right decision to come here for your sushi craving/experience. Once you come here, I bet this will be your regular sushi spot. Tips: -Yamagata in a small shopping plaza with parking, but it fills up fast. There is metered parking on the street if needed. -This place is cozy and intimate, so if you are planning to come at a busy time, I would suggest calling to make a reservation. -For the omakase experience, if you can, sit at the sushi counter so that you could get the full experience by getting each sushi piece from the sushi chef.

Sushi Aoki

4.9

(70 reviews)

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I did the omakase with uni with my husband and sister-in-law last night and we had a great…read moreexperience! It's owned by a Chef Aoki, a Japanese chef who has extensive experience working at sushi restaurants in NYC including an Executive Chef role. He's a man of few words, but his dishes do all the talking (though the woman who works there does most of the actual talking and explaining throughout the meal lol). The dishes were delicious, fresh, clean, and beautifully presented. The thickly sliced pickled ginger was actually amazing and it's an extra $5 to have extra. They also don't serve water (unless you wanted bottled water), but they serve hot and delicious hojicha tea in the latter half that's included with the meal. The restaurant is by reservation only and seats 10 guests and has a metered parking lot. It's also BYOB. The staff is also very nice and even offered to take our group photo towards the end of the meal! Great omakase option in NJ. I'd go back!

It's my wife and my favorite restaurant. We have been coming here since they opened years ago. Best…read moresushi this side of the Hudson! Delicious, fresh and authentic. The chef and host are very kind and warm people. It is a 8 seat counter with 2 seating per night and an intimate feel. Omakase only.

ARIA Korean Cuisine

4.3

(29 reviews)

Simply the best banchan among any of the dozens of Korean restaurants I've visited in the tri-state…read morearea. They're all handmade (as are the dumplings, by the way), and they're all stunningly delicious. You barely have to order a main dish. But of course, you will. And so you can have ssam, a huge plate of barbecued meat with an even bigger tray of nearly a dozen kinds of leaves. Or you can have a long whole fish laid out in a trough with all sorts of accoutrements. Or the excellent cold noodles. Or other stuff, I'm sure. But whatever you order, you probably won't need to eat for another 24 hours. The service is fastidiously attentive, and the prices are completely reasonable for this volume of high-quality comestibles. Go on an empty stomach.

We saw this spot every time we drove by H Mart in Ridgefield so walked in for dinner one weekend…read more We didn't make a reservation but they did have a table for us so got seated right away. Service was very friendly and everyone we interacted with during our meal was super friendly and polite. We ordered their classic galbi/ribs and cold buckwheat noodles/mulnaengmyun. The latter was quite good and I might add that the side dishes/banchan were all good too. The galbi was overall good, especially the meat itself. The rice cakes could have been a little better but all in all, pretty good. Clean restaurant right by H Mart. Recommended to give them a try.

PyeongAnDong

4.0

(150 reviews)

After visiting the New York Botanical Garden in 100 degree weather, we were desperate for something…read moreto eat but also cool us down. I wanted naengmyeon. Google led me to PyeongAnDong. It was a Friday afternoon, but it was also July 3rd so I assume a lot of people either took off or had off. We waited about 30 minutes total. You can join the waitlist online or you can get on the list with the host. We all had their regular naengmyeon and shared an order of suyeok. This was really good, very tender. They also had a lot of banchan, including a green onion pancake, tteokbokki, and japchae. I really enjoyed this selection of banchan. The naengmyeon was really good and honestly, really hit the spot. Service was attentive and we never felt rushed despite the long lines at the front. Would definitely recommend.

We waited nearly an hour for a table to become available since this place doesn't take…read morereservations. In hindsight, we should've just gone to Palisades Park and had better Korean from nicer people. The Banchan starters were fine. My Shiregi Sujebi, on the other hand, was a letdown of bland broth and not handmade noodz. Booooo! I love sujebi, and it's so hard to find it even in Korean enclaves--so the fact that it was subpar here made me cry tears of gluten sadness. We also shared the Galbi Jjim for Two, which included Hooshik Naengmyeon (spicy mini cold noodles) and Bokkeumbab (fried rice). Here's where the real trouble started. They didn't bring this out until I was halfway through my Sujebi. After flagging multiple staff hurrying frantically to and fro across the fully packed restaurant, we finally got an answer: They forgot our order. So it was that we ended up digging into the largest portion of our meal nearly an hour after being seated. By that time, the meat was a bit cold and had that stale texture that usually comes when something that was meant to be served fresh has been, you know, sitting on a counter collecting dust. The worst part was, we never really got an apology, and when our bill came, there was no offer to compensate us in any way. We thought about being Karens, but decided the best thing to do would be to pay and never come back. Oh, and for me to write this review. That too.

Myung Dong Noodle House

3.7

(435 reviews)