My review may be biased being that I am a Mahwah resident, but Nagoya has some of the best sushi and hot food that I have ever tasted. I have always received incredible service (probably because I know the owner) and the sushi is top notch. Miso soup? Great. Salad? Great. Apps? Amazing. Sushi? As good and fresh as it gets. The environment of the restaurant itself is serene and does not ever feel claustrophobic considering the amount of people they pack in during the week. The menu is well crafted and extremely reasonably priced for what you get (the rolls are American portioned). The best time to go to Nagoya is during the week for lunch. They have INCREDIBLE lunch specials where you can get 3 orders of rolls, soup, salad for a mere $12. Try beating that anywhere else. I have eaten at probably 15-20 different sushi restaurants across NJ, and Nagoya is by far the best. I have been here on dozens of occasions, and I am always immensely satisfied. read more

My family and i eat here every weekend! I crave their sushi and the younger kids are always pleased with their pine box dinner... We order take out and its always fresh and deliscious! Whenevr we try other plaves we are always dissapointed and wished we just came to Nagoya! We will forever be big fans! Specialty rolls are so tasty and fresh and we love the 3 stooges roll with freah cilantro! It was on their special board ONCE and even when we order it now, they always remember what it is! 5 stars on the tuna dumpling and crunchy,crunchy appetizers! If you havemt been here, you have to go! Its the best plave around! read more

Nice decor and service, but mediocre and expensive sushi (nigiri ~$5, rolls ~$8 - ~$15, chirashi a bit light on the fish for ~$18.) That said, if you like slightly unusual specialty rolls, they do have a very broad selection of them. There are other places to go in the area (for example, East in Teaneck) for equal or better quality fish for better prices. read more

I have been a frequent flyer at Nagoya for a few years now. I love sushi, sashimi and rolls. I have never tried any of the hot meals here. The restaurant doesnt look like much from the outside, then again I feel like I've had some of the best sushi in unassuming strip malls! Inside the decor is nothing special, nice goldfish pond fountain combo in the corner and plenty of space, not cramped at all. For all of the bad reviews here, I can say that this place is always packed on the weekends with locals. The special rolls are delicious and BIG. My biggest complaint is sometimes I can't fit them in my mouth. For the price, you are getting a lot of food. I've found that the special rolls on the dry erase board are often great, although the sweetheart roll and tuna lovers from the menu are among my favorite. My boyfriend and I come here and share a sushi deluxe meal (large fresh sushi) and a specialty roll with edemame and an extra miso soup (the deluxe comes with soup and salad, FYI the salad is not good....then again I'm not coming here for great salad) and we are both stuffed for under 45 bucks ( total). The fish has always been fresh, big and the rolls creative and delicious. I find myself staring at rolls from other restaurants thinking "I just paid $12 for this tiny thing?" Highly recommended for unique rolls. Good quality for the price. read more

Beautiful restaurant! A little disappointed that they don't have a beer/wine license. Saki and sushi is like peanut butter and jelly, you just can't have one without the other. Oh wait! I just received a "complimentary" hot Saki, nice touch. I just ate an amazing Tropical Roll (spicy tuna, white tuna, avocado inside topped w/ tempura banana @ green caviar and sweet/spicy sauce. I wanted to try something different and this roll did it. The banana sounded a little strange but, it was amazing! If you are feel like trying something different, get this roll! Fish is at the right temperature and fresh, I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. (with my own beer and saki of course) ;) Just found out it's BYOB read more

I think Nagoya has new management. I'm not sure but they have definitely gone down hill.

Went here on a very busy Saturday night & had to wait about 15 minutes. I don't mind waiting but it was hard to get any attention from staff to even ask for a table. The woman working the front was very busy filling to go orders & just didn't have time to seat people. One we were seated some one came over quickly & brought us drinks. The restaurant is nicely decorated & intimate. Would be a nice place for a date. For appetizers we got gyoza, crunchy crunchy crunchy & I got a Kani salad. Gyoza was delicious & crispy. The crunchy crunchy crunchy was different & I really enjoyed it, I suggest getting if you wanna try something new. The Kani salad was a huge disappointment. It comes over greens that have dressing on them which clashes with the taste of the crab. Also most Kani salads tend to be dressed in a spicy mayo, but this was dry & unappetizing. As for sushi I just got one speciality roll after filling up on appetizers. I got one of the specials, the Alyssa roll. The fish was fresh but wow was it hot!! If you get a roll with spicy sauce just be warned, it lacks some serious heat. I could barely taste my food after that last bite. So to sum things up, great sushi, but needs to figure things out on the service front. For a busy place they handled themselves pretty well but could definitely improve! read more

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One Liner: It's decent Food: (scale of 0-4) 2.5 You won't find authentic Japanese food here, but whatever they do have is decent. I used to come here a lot when the last owner had the Thai food. Now it's more like a once a year affair. They have decent specialty rolls. The soups and appetizers aren't bad either. There isn't anything special, but it fills you up just fine for lunch without breaking your piggy bank. Extras: (Scale of 0-1) 0.6 Service 0.1: It's pretty slow during lunch time, but the service is decent in general. Decor 0.1: comfy Speed 0.1: Not fast Dessert 0.1: Prices 0.2: The prices are pretty good for Japanese. My score for this experience is 3.1 stars. read more

I'm not quite sure what everyone else is raving about here but this place was average at best. We ordered the sushi dinner for 2 with the Ruby and Eric specialty rolls. People who have eaten good sushi know that the rice should not be dry and flavorless. Proper sushi rice is slightly sticky, a bit sweet and touch of acidic from the vinegar. The sushi rice we were served were none of the above. The fish itself was also bland. The texture was nice and smooth but every piece of fish was lacking in flavor, as if it was overly washed or something. There should be a distinct difference in taste between tuna, salmon, yellowtail etc. The only saving grace were the specialty rolls which did have some good flavor combinations. I would recommend both the Ruby and Eric rolls. I want to give this place 2.5 stars due to solid and friendly service. Since that's not an option I have to round down because of the apparent lack of sushi fundamentals here. read more

Nagoya - Sushi dinner for 2 and Ruby roll. - Japanese Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

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Love this place. My husband and I come here when we're in the mood for impressive special sushi rolls (wouldn't be able to tell the difference between what they serve here -- from quality of ingredients to creativity of menu to beauty of presentation -- and a great sushi restaurant in NYC, for example) and BYOB (booyah!). Charming and calming decor, polite and friendly staff, fair prices. We've lucked out with seating, I guess we tend to head over around 6-7pm -- but it gets rather busy once we're there and eating, so if you go later, be prepared for a bit of a wait. Don't know if they take reservations. One tip - consider asking your waiter / waitress how many pieces come in each (specialty) roll - I made the mistake of ordering two one time and was served a plate of, like, 30 HUGE pieces of gorgeous sushi, and I simply couldn't eat it all v.v read more

The best sushi in the tri state area. Owner Steve goes to the fish market daily to get the best quality fish. Very creative rolls and accommodating to everyone's dietary needs. Uncanny memory of remembering what everyone likes to eat! Rolls are huge! you will not leave hungry. Makes you feel at home. Wait staff excellent, very professional. Jammed packed on Friday nights, line is out the door! Also so many regulars come in several times a week and sit at sushi bar. A lot of people have established friendships over the years. There is always somebody you know. Simply the best. read more

I went tonight with a big group of friends and the place was really great! The atmosphere and the decor was lovely and the menu selection was pleasing. Nice romantic / cozy lighting and there's a beautiful little wall fountain. There's also a nice size sushi bar in back of the restaurant. I got to start miso soup, cucumber salad, and seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was delicious! It was my first time having it. Very light, tasty, and different. The soup was very tasty as well. Then I ordered a crab roll with cream cheese and a tempura shrimp roll with cucumber. Really good and fresh! The price was very reasonable! The service was great and its byob! Plenty of parking and it's located in a strip mall. Highly recommend this place! Everyone in my group had a fabulous time. Will be back! read more

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Let me preface this review by saying the food was delicious, beautiful, and quickly served. The service was wonderful. I didn't catch my waitress's name, but she did say she was brand new. Anyway, the reason I've given only two stars is that the overall experience was terrible. This is a small restaurant, and they have overly loud music and garish lighting over the indoor koi pond. All of that can be forgiven, but there was a family dining at this restaurant who should have been kicked out, full stop. Three adults, a baby in a carriage, and a four- to five-year-old girl. This little girl was an absolute monster. She was screaming her goddamn head off, pulling things out of her mother's purse and throwing them in the koi pond, running around the restaurant (still screaming), and then the piece de resistance was when she urinated on the floor, and her grownups DID NOTHING ABOUT IT. Her attendant adults clearly are not disciplinarians, as the child was spoken to in a very soft, wimpy manner... "We don't do that, sweetie. No, honey, not mommy's comb." Etc etc etc. I was in town for a specific event and staying at a nearby hotel, and I'd been recommended to this place by a friend. I was really looking forward to trying their food, which was, as foretold, very, very good. But if you have a little beast of a child who is being allowed to run completely wild in your restaurant, everyone else is having a terrible experience and their impression of your place is being sullied. That family ought to have been asked to leave and never to return with that child, not to mention they ought to have been charged a cleaning fee for her nasty trick of pissing on the floor. I left a good tip because my server was terrific, but on my receipt I wrote a short note, expressing my disgust. I am in this area once a year and will most likely not return to this restaurant. read more

I like this place for take out, always get the order correct and it's good sushi at a good price.

I always give a 4 out of 5 only becuse in the industry there is always room for improvement that being said.... Bottom line a great local sushi restaurant. It is a byob so it keeps the cost down which means you can eat more and tip more. It's great for a family as long as your kids know how to behave in a restaurant atmosphere. They always have great sushi specials for the day and their hot food is just as good for those who are pickie about sushi. My wife and I go their a lot we live local and if your in the area you should stop in even if you have the kids in the back seat. read more

I love this place for lunch. I got to school near by so visited this place often and I always get amazed how affordable they are. I really recommend their chicken udon and their special rolls. I tried a lot of their rolls and I liked all of them. Also, they have special menu items depending on the day, which sounds very interesting... I didn't get to try them, but some of them sound very exotic. The atmosphere is great, soft music and Japanese-styled decorations. The waiters are nice too! Definitely try this place out when you are around the area. read more

Nagoya is an excellent sushi restaurant. I have enjoyed sushi all over the world and I consider Nagoya sushi the best I have ever had. My wife and I go there on average two or three times per month. The sushi is always very fresh and the service is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

For Mahwah area this is fantastic sushi restaurant. Every roll comes 7 pieces and with so much fish. Mouth full. Super fresh and tasty . My dad not big on sushi and he loved every roll he had . Great service. Cute restaurant. Any other places on rt 17 Mahwah more like burger and diner places . 2 min from rt 17 South . And good price !!! Thanks read more

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Good portions but food was just okay. If other people wanted to eat there, I'd go again no problem, but it's not a place I'd actively seek out to go eat. The cuts of fish were odd, the type of rice used wasn't right or seasoned. The cooked food was okay though. Overall, if you're the kind of person that wants "sushi" with lots of sauces and stuff on it, you'll probably be happy with this. read more

Great food, and I love that its BYOB. The sushi is always delicious and fresh. I almost always get the Shrimp Tempura roll and the Alaskan roll. The service is great, and the atmosphere is quaint. Definitely one of the better sushi bars in the area. read more

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This place used to be good. Sushi reminded me of mediocre grocery store quality, was not very fresh or tasty at all. What kills it is the doubling up of the rice. Sorry, they had a good run years back but now I would go anywhere else. Bad experience and ruined my night/weekend. Sorry Nagoya. This is tough sushi love... read more

Just your basic average sushi spot. Not too costly but it's nothing too special. Their banana tempura & shumai are delicious. If you are seated in the bottom half booth section it can be very cluttered because you are literally two feet away from the people next to you. BYOB place. There really isn't anything to hype about- decent if you are craving sushi and in close proximity read more

Nagoya - Fried ice cream! Decent. - Japanese Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

Been here a couple of times since my last review and this place is spiraling down. Sushi has been horrible to the point it's borderline past its expiration date!!! Service has never been good and now just plain out nasty. It's as almost if they don't like anyone other then their own kind. I'm done with this place, will never go back and I live around the corner read more

I ordered though Doordash, Nagoya went above and beyond to make sure my order will be deliver. The takeout sushi and rolls are as good as eating it at the restaurant, it's fresh and tasty. I can't wait to dine in soon. read more

Went today for lunch to celebrate my wife's birthday. My wife had the shrimp tempura bento box and I had the chicken teriyaki lunch special. Both came with miso soup and salad. My wife had a California roll, the tempura shrimp and vegetables, rice and shimei, which is like a little dumpling. She loved the meal and my chicken teriyaki came with rice and vegetables and the entire meal was delicious. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and well prepared. All and all this was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. read more

Mahwah! Sushi! Yes! Because sushi in these areas is pretty hard to find... I have no other option than to go to Nagoya whenever I visit my mom and I crave sushi. Nagoya is by far the best sushi i've had in Bergen county. The samba roll is delicious, and the eel roll is amazing.. Because that's just what I love. The fish is not disgusting, and their sauces are pretty nice as well. Udon soup is my mother's favorite dish besides the sushi. And I love the seafood udon. Their specials are pretty good too, so don't be shy to try them. I recommend this place for all the sad souls craving sushi. Muahah! read more

I've ate a lot of sushi and this is in my list of top 3. The quality of fish is excellent and preparation is spot on. I usually choose the sushi dinner, or a cheap maki roll and a few pieces of sushi. The specials are always worth looking at. The "crunchy crunchy crunchy" appetizer, fried nori flavored with wasabi topped with spicy tuna, and the bok choy sautéed with garlic, are some of our favorite appetizers. The signature rolls are not really my thing, but my family and friends love them. Highly recommend this place. read more

Nagoya - Japanese Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

By far the best sushi I have ever had. Nothing ever beats this place. Whenever I want sushi I always come here. The green river roll is my all time favorite. Their sweet potato rolls are also amazing. Make sure to get the avocado bomb as an appetizer as well! It's super food. The people here are also super nice and accommodating. Nagoya is a 10/10! read more

Last night we tried Nagoya for the first time because i read the reviews. We were seated right away, sharing an end table with another couple. We waited for half an hour to get the soup and salad with our order - soup was lukewarm. I noticed no food was coming out of the kitchen as i was facing the kitchen door area. The only food being served were from sushi bar. We tried to cancel order but was promised our order was all ready. So we waited for another 5 minutes. After getting the bill, we waited again for the server to bring back our card. That's when I noticed she was searching the floor area with torch from phone and finally admitted the CREDIT CARD GOT LOST!!! Never again will we go back! Server was not even concerned when she admitted she felt the card drop! She should have looked for it ASAP but instead went on serving other tables. I feel so disappointed with that attitude. read more

I'd give fewer stars for this place based on the RUDEST staff ever. They vacuum and start putting the chairs up an hour before they supposedly close. Food was delicious. Just a shame they've got such rude people working read more

I was a bit underwhelmed. The food was good, but the prices were a bit high compared with others in the area. It is fairly nice inside, though, and has a good amount of tables. I was happy with the food I got, but I've definitely had better sushi at surrounding restaurants. read more

Have only been for takeout, but was pleased with the quality of fish. The special rolls we had were very filling: the yummy roll, a blend of yellowtail and asparagus-- was good, but the millennium roll was excellent (though I prefer mine without the spicy mayo sauce). The white tuna avocado roll was a pleasant variation on salmon avocado. All in all, a little pricy, but very good quality, so worth it for a date or special occasion. read more

Nagoya - A selection of rolls, including yummy roll, millennium roll, white tuna avocado , salmon avocado, and yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

I received a gift card to this place and went this past weekend. It was packed! The wait for a table was about 10 minutes and lots of folks were picking up food to go. I ordered the sushi but saw other people went for the hot entrees too. I loved the sushi, fresh, delicious, generous portions. I also love BYOB, in the strip mall next door (where the Moes is) there's a nice liquor store with a friendly owner that is well stocked, just so you know. You'll want to pace out the wait by ordering some appetizers but as I wasn't in a rush, I didn't mind that it took a little while for my main dish. The inside decor is nice and the bathroom was clean. The staff was nice and working their butts off! I will come back here to try their hot entrees. read more

Very good sushi, but rush-you-out-service. I don't understand why they always rush us out, even when the restaurant isn't crowded by any means. Anyway, I recommend the clear soup, calamari, rock shrimp, and sweetheart roll. The fish is very fresh which is most important. Don't forget that it is BYOB and there is a friendly liquor store on the other side of 7-11! read more

This place is a hidden gem! I have been coming here for years and the sushi is always extremely fresh and the service is great. They always have new specials that are well priced in comparison to most sushi places. Highly recommend!! The sushi sandwich this delicious, you get four, very filling large triangles, read more

This spot has great sushi. Then food did not take long and it is inexpensive. I recommend you try this if you like sushi!

This is my #1 sushi place in Rockland/Bergen county. The sushi is always fresh and it's BYOB! You can't go wrong with any of the speciality rolls. The soups, salads, dumplings, tempura are all great! You will not be disappointed here if you're looking for great sushi! read more

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Nagoya is so delicious! My wife and I have been going there for years and it has always been a pleasant experience. All the sushi is super fresh and we love the Kani Salad. I would have to say, over the years we've probably tried all the specialty rolls and they are all very good. It's been a while since the last time we were there but the owner still remembers my wife and refers to her by name every time she comes in. Very pleasant atmosphere! Very good food! Highly Recommended! read more

The location is perfect and the food is amazing. Nagoya manages to make their pricing very reasonable, especially during Covid. Thanks Nagoya for keeping us all safe, while everyone else is a complete nightmare. read more

Welcome back to the shoe. I've come here so many times over the years. This place is amazing! Love it! Great people and great food. The atmosphere is amazing. Overall fantastic! Peace read more