Wow - this was a truly excellent sushi option when we were in Jackson. Great special rolls and very…read morereasonable lunch specials that even included some rolls normally considered special elsewhere. Please serve tea in a pot for those who want it. Also, the bubbles in the bubble tea were WAY overcooked to the point of exploding. Please either cook them correctly or don't serve it at all. Skip the drinks and go for the sushi! It was delicious, very generous, beautifully presented and very fresh.

For years, I had come to Friendship Plaza, though I never took the chance to the go to Nagoya. I…read moregot the chance and I will say that the food perfectly represents the concept of friendship. Brand: 5/5 Nagoya is a Japanese restaurant located in Friendship Plaza in Howell Township. I do like the brush stroke of the logo, which shows well on the entrance sign and the leather-bound menu. Website: 3/5 I do like the first impressions that Nagoya's website gives you, with an image of the sushi and an option to select "Pick Up and Delivery," which leads you to their usage of the app MenuSifu. The gallery of images of the food do provide a glimpse into the establishment's cuisine. While a couple of the menu items had images, most of them did not. It should be noted that Nagoya has unusual time lapses in terms of when they are open or closed, which the Yelp description provides a better format for explaining it than the website does. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no delays or disruptions during the wait time. Ambiance: 5/5 This Japanese restaurant has the unique ambiance of having multicolored lights shown upon the glass walls, while the dimmed lights gave the interior a cool vibe. This includes the dark color of the tables and the seats, all of which felt comfortable. I can clearly see how this establishment would be used for celebrations. The well-spaced tables percolated throughout the large space. The music showcased Japanese Christmas songs throughout the establishment. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Alaskan Roll, which consists of salmon, cucumber, and avocado. The vegetables gave the special roll its sharp, distinct taste. Clearly, I can see how Alaska would have a major theme in the roll with the presence of salmon. The rice and the nori sheet did not stay, and the sushi rolls did fall apart, though I did think that the rice and the other ingredients had good texture. Service: 5/5 The staff managed to provide my order without any issues. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The Alaskan Roll perfectly represents the brand of Nagoya, as among its selection of unique sushi rolls. I personally suggest creating a more unique rolls, for I would be curious as to what they would taste like. Indeed, the website provides you with many other selections of Japanese cuisine. You can also expect to find your sushi roll well-tended despite the nori sheet and the wait time it took to make them. Throughout my meal, the ambiance greatly matched the experience. The service matched the food well, since the meal had the sushi roll, the wasabi, and the yellowtail available. Concerning the first impressions of Nagoya, I definitely did not expect the establishment to have the more upbeat ambiance compared to other Japanese restaurants I went to. I will say that it did give me a new experience, despite the website's presentation. As such, the ambiance never once tried my patience while awaiting my order. I can see how the staff managed to keep the establishment cared for. I will say that the Alaskan Roll and the experience overall managed to match the price and make it worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars With an establishment like Nagoya, I see plenty of hope for improvement and it will continue to represent Friendship Plaza pleasantly. I would definitely consider Nagoya my second choice when searching for Japanese restaurants in the Howell Township area. Recommend To... Anyone wandering around the large Friendship Plaza if they go to the Shoprite there if they are looking to try Japanese cuisine.

They made this beautiful sushi cake, they will accommodate you on special request, they make you…read morefeel at home so friendly.

Food is great as was service, but do not dine in! They was a young girl from the staff practicing…read moreher dancing with the music super loud. Even after I asked them to lower, she barely lowered it and it was very loud. They also had restaurant music playing at same time and a TV on which made it nerve wracking! if you want an enjoyable meal in a non ADD setting, do not dine in. Our waiter was super friendly and food was really good but this loud music the girl was playing made for a very unpleasant experience and the staff did not seem to care she was doing this.

Clean fresh fish rice was good.Service was fast. Restaurant is quiet and a little secluded. Little…read moreon the expensive side but take out is always running a deal. Pretty generic but done correctly and consistently.

Food is always good and super fresh, good size portions, and better than most in the pricing!read more

We had a great experience here. The food was absolutely delicious, and the hibachi show was fun,…read moreentertaining, and engaging to watch. I also really appreciated how attentive our waitress was to my gluten allergy. She was thoughtful, helpful, and made sure everything I received was safe, from the drinks and soup to the salad. Her attention to detail made me feel very comfortable dining here. Between the excellent food, great service, and entertaining atmosphere, we would definitely come back.

Amazing fresh hibachi always impressed here...super friendly staff lunch portions are huge and…read moreamazing jerry the manager is so warm and welcoming

I had the lobster roll, I have to say this is some of the best sushi I have ever had. It was fresh…read moreand just done right

Sushi is amazing! Really fresh! Great selection to choose from. Nice and courteous service. Great…read morelocation Best in the area!

Food was great highly recommend asking for the hot chili oil to add . Absolutely delicious. The…read morepeople that work. There were very friendly although a robot brings your food.

Did you know that for about $7 you can literally get all white meat, chicken, cabbage, and bok choy…read moreand side of rice and make yourself a whole meal? And it taste amazing. Hit all your proteins, your macros, healthy carbs and it's good for kids and adults who are on the go need something to snack on even for a meal and it filled you up. It is amazing and taste so good and for extra get a side of Gozya sauce 100

I'm here for the reviews. Quaint and small place and packed on a Wednesday night at 7. That's a…read moregood sign. I decide to do takeout since I don't want to wait for a seat and all the tables are for 2 and 4. The bar was taken up by 6 friends and they left 5 minutes after I ordered. No less than 2 minutes later, the bar had only two seats left! I'll say again, that's a good sign! When I got home to eat my Seaweed Salad and Paradise Roll, I understood why this business does well.

Out of all the sushi and Japanese restaurants I've been to, this is a solid 2 star. I'm giving this…read more3 stars using just the other sushi restaurants in Monmouth County as a comparison. Rolls are the quality you'd get from any NY bodega / deli. Fish was not fresh. Rice was dry. The Japanese entrees were not any better. The batter on the tempura was very thick. The udon broth tasted like it came from a powder.

Let dive into it, when you first walk in, you can definitely tell it's more of a takeout, but…read morethat's OK. It gives a home settle field of just a quick getting a bite to eat. Now the garden salad super fresh dressing was super delicious For the shrimp tempura roll ... wow amazing. The crunch there . The tenderness also, delicious. I definitely put too much wasabi. lol. Not locking on any of the product or the freshness and well priced overall the sauce on it just great touch for the sauce better than half of the places I want that were more fancy. The avocado cucumber has that overall great texture together . First time here overall, I'm going to give it a 4.7

This place is a solid staple for me for sushi, soups, salads and appetizers etc. but I think this…read morewas the first time I got one of their hibachi dishes. I needed a comfort meal with the cold weather. I got the shrimp hibachi fried rice mushroom soup and Kani salad (always cold & tasty). This dish was so flavorful without being over salted for flavor. The medium size fresh shrimp were cooked to perfection and flavorful veggies were fresh as well. I save some rice and add that to my mushroom soup for a nice lunch the next day. Pics don't do this place justice. Just go.

absolutely incredible loved every single bite..knowledgeable staff..friendly welcomingread more

My family and I dined here Aug '24 for a friends birthday. I must say I am extremely impressed…read morewith Sumo! We were greeted multiple times by friendly staff while we waited for our party to arrive. The ambiance is very nice and comfortable. BYOB and I must say their ventilation system is amazing! I have an intolerance to hibachi due to oils, scents and eggs. I did not experience ANY issues dining here or afterwards. I told my wife we finally found a place we can go to! Now let's talk about the food - everyone loved their meals and I cannot say enough great things about the incredible sushi I had! Bravo folks! Thanks for a great meal - we shall see you soon!