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.

Soba noodle azuma has been our #1 spot for soba noodles! I literally get excited when my husband…read moresays, "Soba?" My answer is always an immediate, "OMGOSH YES," and we know exactly where we're going -- Soba Noodle Azuma. We always get the cold soba combo, LARGE PLEASE. The soba is just SOOO good -- the right chew, the right temperature, the right texture, and the right amount. I used to get the small, now I get the large, but if I can't finish it, my husband will. We've gotten the combos with salmon sashimi, katsu, curry, chicken egg bowl, and the beef bowl. All were good, just depends on what you're craving that day for a little extra something on the side from your soba. And we ALWAYS get their cucumber appetizer. We love our cucumber apps, so we usually get it at every restaurant if it's on the menu, but azuma makes it THE BEST. We also had their okonomiyaki one time. It was really good and very filling, but I feel like it was over-sauced (but im also not a "saucey" type of person). They have other great things on their menu that we want to try, but we just can't get enough of their soba! They're BYOB, so that's a nice little perk if you want to have some light drinks during lunch or dinner. I want to go there with some sake one night and try all of their appetizers. Also, it's easy on the wallet for such good food and it's so filling. Great food, great value, nice casual and cozy atmosphere. The servers are straightforward and polite. There's street parking right in front if you can snag one, and there's also parking at the municipal parking area.

I've been here since childhood, there have been minor changes but none that make me want to stop…read morecoming back. Their udon is the best and soup is full of flavors you can tell they make it there. I always get their Azuma Gozen, and although I notice the quantity of each side dish decreasing very slightly, it's still a wonderful mix. The tempura is perfect, pork is nice and tender, sashimi fresh All this for 25$ is great, and even if you prefer soba they will allow you to choose 100/200/300 grams for no upcharge. Also had takoyaki, you get 5 pieces it's amazing and soft too Service is respectful and amazing. The overall music and design of the place is relaxing. I felt like it was winter again sitting there.

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.

This place is a gem. Not only is the food incredibly decent, the vibe here is very chill and laid…read moreback. Every time I've brought a friend here, they end up loving Raku. Not to mention, it's open really late so...if you have a hankering for sushi or Japanese food at an ungodly hour, this place will scratch that itch. I'm not a sushi lover, but I love me some Japanese food. I love that Raku's menu is tapa-styled so you can order a bunch of small plates for yourself or to share. One thing I will say - the quality of food is not as consistent as it should be. Everything here is very good, but some days it is better than others, which is why I will only give it four stars instead of five. Some of my favorite dishes: fried shishito peppers, fried rice (probably some of the the best fried rice in the area), karaage, agedashi tofu, and the garlic steak - all bangers. Fort Lee is known for its incredible Asian food, and Raku is definitely a casual spot to add to your list!

Decided to try this place and I ordered the katsudon, yakisoba, raw octopus and hand roll sushi. I…read morewould say this place is pretty average, I did like the hand roll and octopus it was very fresh and tasty. They do have happy hour til 8pm on their drinks and some appetizers including the raw octopus and hand roll we got.

Nice place! Plenty of open tables on a Thursday evening. And the wait staff was friendly and…read moreattentive. There is a bar area where you can sit and watch them make the ramen. I got the yubu unagi and my friend got the yubu ikura. Both were really good, the rice used was very flavorful. It was a great appetizer. My friend loves fish roe and she said hers was very good. They are known for dipping ramen, but I didn't get that. I got the tonkotsu broth Ajitama because I didn't want that much meat and I wanted to make sure I got an egg. The broth was delicious, not too salty but very rich and umami in flavor. I love the addition of wood ear mushroom and the noodles had a great chewy texture. They have some claw machines in the front, it's $5 minimum spend which gets you 5 coins, each machine is one coin and there is one machine that gives you two tries for one coin. I ended up getting a prize! Not the one I wanted but was happy.

Returned after a long hiatus (and my last review), eager for some Tsukemen--aka the fine art of…read moredipping noodles. We ordered the Chashu & Spicy and a kid's meal to cover all bases. Sadly, the noodles were so overcooked they staged a rebellion, stubbornly sticking together into one dense, doughy ball before we could even dip them properly. The Chashu didn't fare much better--it was about 60% fat to 40% meat, which isn't a "premium cut" so much as a "choose-to-skip" cut. Worst of all was the kid's bowl: my daughter rejected it after a single salty sip (and kids are basically sodium vacuums). Overall, the quality has plummeted since our last visit. Guess some reunions just aren't meant to be.

I don't leave reviews too often but this place really stands out. We're not from the area but had…read moreto come back for the 2nd time to this spot when visiting. Genuinely greatest Korean food, ambiance, and service you could ask for. Our server Erik was extremely nice, helpful, and gave the best vibes! We got the beef short rib, bossam, tekkboki, uni soba noodles, and sashimi. Absolutely phenomenal and arguably better than LA K-town restaurants.

Really enjoyed the experience here. I love how visually appealing the food is and I love how the…read morefood actually matches the pictures on their website or reviews. No false advertising. The soft shell crab was yummy and perfectly fried but we preferred dipping it into the yellowtail sauce. The yellowtail was a little overcooked and not the best piece. My friend complained that the meat was too tough as it was not just the collar portion. I usually find overcooking the yellowtail quite difficult since it's normally very tender. The cheesy corn chicken was delicious. Love the little pieces of corn in the cheese and the texture and taste of the chicken. The interior of the restaurant is clean, bright and relaxing. Service was good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have the Orion draft available. Ordered and the ever came back 5 mins later saying that's unavailable as well so I ended up ordering the Terra. The have meter parking in the back or the restaurant. Around $3 per hour and the restaurant will refund you the first hour. Plus if you pay cash, you get 12% off. I would definitely check the bill as there was definitely a discrepancy with the parking reimbursement and cash discount. Overall, I think the food is better than norm and would definitely come back or visit/try the Manhattan location.

I visited Sushi Kai for a late Valentine's Day Omakase experience. My girlfriend and I were…read moreimmediately greeted by a small but cozy environment tucked away in a little strip mall in Fort Lee NJ. The experience was solid and very unique, as they seat you on a long counter with about 15 other patrons, giving you a great view of everything the talented sushi chefs are doing as they prepare all 16 courses. The service was amazing, with the waiters being very attentive and paying close attention to everything from how much water was in your cup to how clean your plate was Dinner started with light appetizers featuring a variety of flavors to get you used to the main course. Then, after a small palate cleanser, the party really starts. The 16 courses featured some fan favorites such as fatty tuna (my personal favorite for it's rich flavor) and salmon, and ended with a very delicate crème brûlée dessert. I recommend checking out Sushi Kai for your next date night or special event. Just make sure to make a reservation.

I recently visited Sushi Kai for the omakase. It was an elevated experience and perfect for a date…read morenight/special occasion. It's also a BYOB which is a plus. The interior is very modern and sleek with clean lines.There is a counter with about 10 seats and 2 other tables so reservations are a must. There are purse hooks under the counter which is great because it can get a little tight. The omakase experience is an intimate, 16-course meal. The fish is super fresh. The fatty tuna was by far my favorite course that melted in my mouth. I also really enjoyed the Black Sesame crème brûlée and wish I had more! Service was good and there was someone who came around to pour more wine. Sushi chefs were friendly and happy to answer questions. Parking is challenging, but that's normal for the Fort Lee area. Highly recommend checking out Sushi Kai for a unique experience.

It's the small restaurants that you have to watch out for. I've been back twice and each time…read moretrying a different ramen. You just can't go wrong. The Ramen is FULL of flavor. It to the second time for me to realize this. But you can order two, that's what the combos are. They give you mini bowls and you could try two flavors . I will be doing that when I go for the third time! Mouth is watering thinking about it

Used to come here all the time for ramen and it's been awhile. Randomly dropped by on a weekday for…read morelunch and did not need a reservation. Also plenty of parking around the area. The place is small and cozy as you would expect from a authentic Japanese ramen restaurant. Service was efficient, not too many options on the menu but they are all very good. I got the combo of gyoza and original ramen. The ramen is simple but loved the flavors, the meat is very tender and egg is cooked perfectly. The gyoza comes out fresh as well. Overall experience was good for a simple and quick meal. Would recommend if you are in the area craving ramen!