Sono Sushi

4.4 (158 reviews)

ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars, Soup

Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Joy Y.

Great sushi spot in Middletown! Everything was delicious and fish was very fresh. I ordered the chirashi bowl and i loved the variety of cuts that it came with. The zaru soba was also great! I was surprise with how much it came with for the price. Service was pretty quick even on a busy saturday. Theres a good amount of seating inside but I noticed they do a lot of takeout as well. Will def be returning to this spot! Its become one of my favorite local spots.

Spicy Crawfish Roll, The Holmdel Roll, The Volcano Roll, The Dragon Roll, and The Incredible Roll with spicy crawfish topping.

Noel W.

I've been going to Sonos sushi for over 25 years! This is my second time this week. Every sushi dish is incredible. Every sushi roll is a work of art. I've never been let down by the taste and quality of each master dish. Every role is perfectly put together. You get your moneys worth here. I sat next to the register and watched as the staff greeted its guests with their first names. In my experience, most of the people eating here today have been here many times before. I ordered everything that I love so I'm definitely going to have some to go boxes going home with me. I will take a photo of each item and post it here in my review.

Elena Y.

Food is very good. All the fish and everything was super fresh. Got the salmon tataki, beef sashimi, a couple of rolls and the beef sukiyaki. Would definitely recommend the beef sashimi, it's very fresh. The sukiyaki was also a huge portion! Would also recommend the spicy scallop hand roll! The service was really good! The staff is super attentative and kind.

David H.

Had their Sushi Lunch Special with colleagues yesterday. Overall was OK. May be it had to do with my mood, but nothing stood out - price, decor, ambiance, service, food. Nothing to complain about either except may be the service - the waitress never once refilled my tea cup or ask me how was everything. For that I round down my 3.5 star rating to 3. The $12 Sushi Lunch Special came with one 6 piece tuna avocado roll, one 6 piece cucumber avocado roll, and 4 pieces of sushi (1 tuna, 1 salmon, and 2 halibut/white fish) -- and of course the standard salad with ginger dressing and a bowl of miso soup. The miso soup was hot with plenty of tofu, but the ginger dressing was rather salty. They gave a good amount of wasabi That's rather unusual because I normally have to ask for extra wasabi in any Japanese restaurant. I don't mind coming back for another lunch, but if I don't, I won't miss a thing.

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This has always been a family staple, and tonight while the food was great as normal the service left a lot to be desired. Two of the five people in my party ordered miso soup and we had to ask for it several times. My order was forgotten so my roll was not served when the rest of my party was served. In addition, it took much longer than normal to get our food ( so much so that we did not want to order more rolls ). when the food was served, food that should have been warm was cold. We love Sono Sushi but in the last few trips we have seen a decline in the service that is truly frustrating! read more

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10 years ago

Good prices & the sushi is amazing. I have always had good service. I wish I could eat here everyday! Seating is a little cramped but overall a nice place to go. BYOB if you are interested in drinking more than tea. read more

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Summer P.

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i love this place with all my heart! best sushi in the area! my family's been going here for sushi since i was a kid (we're regulars now) and we've never been disappointed. it's a family-owned place with beautiful decor. the owners are super friendly! all the sushi is fresh and delicious. definitely quality sushi and meals. they have a wide variety for people whole like different things in their sushi. this is the ONLY sushi place my sister will eat at because she's picky and only likes cooked fish, and this place seriously makes the best cooked fish roll that's not california roll (it's called the butterfly roll). it's a little undiscovered because the plaza it's located in isn't all that busy since the jersey strong gym closed down over COVID, but it's a great place that deserves more recognition. i'm kinda sad that they still don't offer in-person dining yet, but i hope they open it back up soon. read more

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Ann Marie T.

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The food here is out of this world.I love the boat they give you with all of the sushi.Absolutely scrumptious.The waitresses are so kind and helpful.The miso soup is so on point and delicious.The whole scenery is just magical.It really feels like I am in a place that will give me the best food in the world and that is what this place does.If you want to enjoy five star food,come down to Sono,trust me. read more

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Joseph Z.

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Great food all around. If you are looking for some good japanese cuisine, this is the place to go. Staff is also very nice. It gets my highest recommendation. read more

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Dana Y.

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Sono is awesome! By far one of the best sushi restaurants in NJ. Laid back atmosphere and family friendly. We have been eating sushi at sono for years and not one Japanese restaurant in Monmouth county compares. I always feel like we are spoiled because it is very difficult to compete with the quality of Sono Sushi. I am writing this review because this evening I tried another local sushi restaurant & once again I was reminded of why I am loyal to Sono. I need my sushi buzz :-) Fav rolls. I love the basics Tuna/Avocado, Salmon/ Avocado. But their specialty rolls are delish! M-16 & Incredible Roll (All cooked, my fave during pregnancy). PS. I am a foodie brat +I love bottle king in the same shopping center. Sono is BYOB (Wine & Sushi = Heaven) read more

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Frank M.

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Excellent sushi and sashimi. The best in Monmouth County. Always fresh. Helpful staff. Try the M-16 roll or Holmdel Roll.

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Stephen M.

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Best sushi place hands down! I've been all over NJ, Manhattan, San Diego...Sono is by far the best sushi I have ever had. The owners are the sweetest ever! read more

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Angelo R.

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Sono is the solid go to sushi place for us. Owners are always there to address your every need and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I have tried just about every roll on the menu and have been very satisfied. Consistent and delicious. What more could one ask for? read more

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Juliette M.

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I go to Sono about once a month. Their sushi is amazing but I REALLY recommend the White Swan Roll. If you like something a little spicy, definitely get the Juliet roll. The staff is really friendly! I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seated. I've actually only had to wait for seating once. read more

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Dan R.

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Soup = Great. Salad = OK. Beef Negimaki, best I have ever had. Customer for life. read more

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Will D.

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Sono is one of the best and friendliest sushi restaurants i have been to in New Jersey. I have been going here for about 10 years now! The salad dressing is the best i have ever had. When i do take out i always order extra to save for later. read more

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Benjamin G.

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9 years ago

I've been coming here for years. Very fresh sushi. Imaginative dishes and rolls. Great service and atmosphere. My go to sushi bar.

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Ellie L.

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8 years ago

Fresh delicious Sushi. BYOB. Owners are super friendly. 5 Stars all the way around.

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Thomas P.

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14 years ago

I live in NYC and have sushi at least two times a week. Very picky with the quality of fish and preparation. This place shreds just about any sushi restaurant in NYC at about 1/2 the cost. Whoever's their buyer knows his/her fish that's for sure. read more

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Victor K.

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9 years ago

Fresh sushi from trusted and reliable owners. You don't know what you're getting these days because the oceans are over-fished. Tom and Betty value their customers over their bottom line. I won't go anywhere else for sushi with my family. It's also byob with a liquor store next door. read more

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Nic D.

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13 years ago

Went here from seeing the reviews on yelp. Just moved nearby, and I'm glad to have found my new sushi hangout. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. It's also BYOB which is an awesome plus. Bottle king is in the same parking lot. Definitely try out this hidden gem. The white swan roll is to die for. read more

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Msrcus L.

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13 years ago

Best Sushi in the area! Tom and Betty remember everyone's names and the fish is always fresh.

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Kaitlin S.

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9 years ago

Sono is by far the best sushi around! My family has been going here for years and we turned all of our friends into regulars as well. It's always fresh, staff is excellent and have never gotten anything we didn't enjoy. read more

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T C.

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17 years ago

Have been going here for years. Creative maki rolls are delicious and fresh. Restaurant is very crowded on weekends but well worth the wait. BYOB is added bonus. Or call ahead and order to go. You must try: Incredible Roll, Juliet Roll, M16 Roll -- they will change your life! read more

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Sara S.

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This is by far the best sushi place I have been to in all of New Jersey. My husband and I have tried several different sushi places and we always found some kind of faults in each. This place was delicious. The service was also excellent. Everyone is so kind and friendly. I really enjoyed it here and I'm so happy I found my new favorite sushi place! read more

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Amy W.

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I just moved to Jackson and have been desperately trying to find good local sushi aside from Ajihei in Princeton. I read the reviews of this place and though I'd give it a try. I will say it was good, but still not high quality in terms of the fish department. I have eaten at many sushi joints including Morimoto and Mickey's in Queens...did it hit the spot, yes, 3.5 stars but definitely is nothing to write home about. It did have a good number of people in there for a Wednesday night. I have the Red Bank Roll and a salmon and yellowtail roll...the specialty rolls tasted better. read more

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Food is good and consistent. The ambiance is okay but can be spruced up a bit. Sushi is reasonably priced. Most of the staff is friendly and easy to understand (with the exception of a younger girl at the front desk that can be kind of rude). read more

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Amanda S.

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hands down: best sushi around. you have to pay a little more than average but when you eat the sushi, you will immediately know why! best quality. read more

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Alexandra P.

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11 years ago

I've been here a few times because it seems to very popular in the area. The sushi is very average to me and it's not like the prices are anything special. Go a few lights down the road for better sushi in the Red Bank area. read more

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M K.

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10 years ago

The sushi is good but the dining experience is definitely bad. At dinner time the servers are so pushy to make you order and linger next to your table to waiting for you to take the last piece and grab empty plate while your still bringing the last bite to your mouth. It's not a comfortable place to have a relaxed meal. Take out next time. read more

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jan k.

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11 years ago

Excellent variety and freshness. Gave this a 4 because portion size of sashimi is very small and ambience is just OK. Excellent service and 5 quality. Our new favorite sushi place in Monmouth country. read more

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Shana R.

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11 years ago

My favorite sushi place ever! Been going to Sono for at least 15 years if not more! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Love, love and always recommend to anyone who wants quality sushi for reasonable price. read more

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Patty W.

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Sushi was fresh, the staff was friendly! Walked in on a Friday night without a wait...definitely will go back.

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Joanna K.

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Probably the best sushi in the area....Always fresh and the owners are super nice.

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R S.

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15 years ago

Best sushi in the area. I've been coming here for many years and have never had a bad meal. Sushi is always fresh and delicious.

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Elaina C.

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11 years ago

Went to this place last week, on a Thursday. Not many people there, but everyone who was there were definitely a regular. It seemed like everyone knew each other. We ordered the shrimp shumai which was good, nothing amazing, but it tasted exactly how it should. Then we ordered the Sonono Delight, and the spicy salmon and california roll. All of it was great; I've had sushi from a lot of places and this was definitely one of the better sushi i've had. It's definitely worth it, very reasonably priced! We will definitely be back when we are back in the area! read more

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Bonnie H.

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My boyfriend and I come here all the time and the sushi is always great, but unfortunately the service kind of sucks. The waitresses are not very attentive, at ALL! read more

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C M.

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13 years ago

I agree with most of the reviews the Sushi here is very good. The only thing stopping me from giving them a 4 to star rating is the parking situation. I have actually stopped going here because although the sushi is good it just as good as 2 other places in the area for around the same price and the other 2 places have ample parking. There are many small shops in this little strip mall and not nearly enough parking. The gym is probably the biggest culprit. If you come after work on a week night good luck finding a spot. It just became too frustrating for me when there are other options with the same quality and same prices. If you do try and brave the parking lot get the Romeo roll you wont be disappointed. read more

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Dave M.

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12 years ago

The best sushi around without question. Period. End of story. Also, the service is always outstanding.

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Maggie D.

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11 years ago

Sono is the best sushi in the area by far- the only place I will go when I want sushi. Fish is always fresh and I have never gotten a meal that was anything short of great from here. Rock shrimp is fantastic appetizer. Very casual atmosphere and from the outside you would never expect it to be as good of a restaurant as it is. read more

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Rebecca D.

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OMG!! The best Sushi ever! So fresh, yummy and they deliver! We have them for lunch all the time- their lunch package is very well priced. I can't wait to have them again! read more

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Missy Lee H.

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We've been having sushi (or getting take out sushi) from Sono for over 15 years. Sushi is always fresh, Sono's sushi rolls are creative and tasty, and the owners are friendly. read more

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1098 New Jersey Hwy 35
Middletown, NJ 07748
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(732) 706-3588
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http://sonosushi.net

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Hours

What time does Sono Sushi open?

Sono Sushi opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sono Sushi opens at 2:30 PM on Sunday.

What time does Sono Sushi close?

Sono Sushi is closed on Monday.Sono Sushi closes at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Sono Sushi closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.Sono Sushi closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 9:30 PMSun 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sono Sushi take Bitcoin?

No, Sono Sushi does not take Bitcoin.

Does Sono Sushi take credit cards?

Yes, Sono Sushi takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sono Sushi have catering options?

Yes, Sono Sushi does have catering options.

Does Sono Sushi have a drive thru?

No, Sono Sushi does not have a drive thru.

Does Sono Sushi have a happy hour?

No, Sono Sushi does not have a happy hour.

Does Sono Sushi serve alcohol?

No, Sono Sushi does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sono Sushi allow dogs?

No, Sono Sushi does not allow dogs.

Does Sono Sushi have TVs?

No, Sono Sushi does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sono Sushi have bike parking?

Yes, Sono Sushi has bike parking.

Does Sono Sushi have outdoor seating?

No, Sono Sushi does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sono Sushi have parking?

Yes, Sono Sushi has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sono Sushi wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sono Sushi is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sono Sushi have free WiFi?

Yes, Sono Sushi has free WiFi.

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Marc Z.

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10 years ago

Best sushi in Monmouth county. Of course, I'm a bit biased- live close by. Have been going here for years- never disappointed. Not expensive, great sushi. Tough to find a place that offers that. Favorites are Phoenix roll, Juliet roll and Spicy Christmas roll. Friendly staff, great food what's there not to like?! BYO with liquor store in shopping center read more

Keri T.

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4

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12 years ago

My first time here was for Valentine's Day. Despite it being very busy, the wait for a table was not long and the service was rather quick. The food was excellent. I've gotten takeout a few times since and everything I've ordered has been great, even though I'm not generally a huge fan of sushi. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Omar H.

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7 years ago

Saw this place and thought I would try it out. Always wanted to try sushi and we'll I wasn't disappointed. I had a wonderful server named Zouyi and she was very helpful on suggestions to get me started. Would definitely come here again when I get the craving for sushi. read more

Charlotte M.

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8 years ago

Squid salad is my dish. Don't touch, it's mine. My wife and I shared sushi and sashimi for two. Wasabi cleared my sinuses, ginger was fresh, fish delicious. I could barely fit the big roll in my mouth. BYOB and middeltown bottle king right in the same plaza. read more

Jeremy S.

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8

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14 years ago

I found out about Sono very much by accident. via random google search for sushi restaurants in the area. Their food was outstanding, love the summer rolls. The wait time was close to about 20 mins however it was a Friday night and hardly their fault. read more

Owen N.

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4 years ago

I love this place. it's very good for kids and they have only fresh sushi and soup, they have a variety of sushi, and very nice people. I also love how they have a dog that walks around and lets you pet him. read more

J T.

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16 years ago

I have been going to sono for years. The sushi is fresh 100% of the time. The staff is kind and welcoming. The restaurant has a warm feel to it which compliments the already amazing food. read more

Debra R.

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10

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7 years ago

This has been my main go to sushi place every since it opened. The sushi is extremely fresh. The staff there are very nice and friendly. My favorite dish is the California Roll. read more

Maria L.

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5

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15 years ago

I LOVE Sono Sushi! Everything is so fresh and everyone is so nice. It has to be the best Sushi location in the area. I love the hot crunchy crab and pink lady rolls. read more

Vince A.

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10 years ago

Too bad this place is hidden in the back of strip mall. They have fantastic food. All you can It is my favorite. Remember to bring wine. It is BYOB. read more

Billiam C.

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7 years ago

This place is a great place for Sushi. I really enjoy sushi very much. Go during their lunch time, cheaper and filling.

Kyle F.

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3 years ago

Fantastic service! they truly are a great group of people! the sushi is always super fresh and delicious.

Thomas C.

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10 years ago

Outstanding food, and the staff is excellent: You may have to wait for a table at Dinner, but worth it! read more

Dave M.

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15 years ago

The food here is amazing! We have been there a 1000 times! Ask for Ann for your waitress she the best!

Sheldon L.

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3

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10 months ago

Great food, friendly staff. I used to go there often. People would line up if this is in Manhattan.

T2oppy ..

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3 years ago

The service was amazing and the food was nice and fresh i would eat this everyday if i could

Ina R.

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9

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7 years ago

definitely a little more expensive, but so delicious. worth every cent, every time.

Anne H.

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7

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13 years ago

Delicious fresh sushi. It is the only place I get take-out sushi!

Dave M.

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14 years ago

Awesome sushi and awesome service. We frequent regularly.

Rob E.

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10

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10 years ago

when in middletown, this is the place to go to for sushi.

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Friendly welcoming staff at Sogo Sushi. Had the "Spicy Spicy" (Spicy Tuna and avocado topped with…read morecrab) Fresh- delicious. Affordable. The interior isn't fancy- but it's clean. Could use a little decor- maybe some nice prints on the walls... Anyway- it's great location near the Count Basie theater! Would definitely stop by again.

My experience was for take out only but I already cannot wait to return. I didn't realize how…read morehungry I was after a long night at a work event nearby and a quick Yelp search brought me to sushi heaven. It might be good to note (because a few reviews don't seem to love it) but Sogo Sushi is all brown rice. That just so happens to be my preference! Whenever I remember to, I will happily pay the extra $1 for a brown rice roll, and I am not sure why, but Sogo Sushi is 100% brown rice rolls. I stopped in around 8PM once night, ordered a salmon avocado roll & a spicy tuna and about 5 minutes later, I'm walking out with my dinner. The folk that took my order were kind and super quick, letting me know I didn't need to go and come back as it's already almost ready. When I tell you this was great sushi, I mean it! If I lived closer, I'd be a regular.

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Review Update: on this random Wednesday we came in for an early dinner. We ate so good. Service…read morewas great and our food came out really quickly. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the New Orleans roll - yum! We got our usual noodles and sushi. Our kids enjoyed their plain food but me & my husband loved the variation of rolls we ordered. The place is your average restaurant, nothing special & when you first walk in there's an interesting smell that we quickly got used to. It wasn't anything that would give you a headache, something like old food and cleaning products but faint-ish. Nothing that would stop me from coming back. We really like coming here when we're in the area which is rare but we love the vibe.

This is not OK. I ordered a salmon avocado roll. This is literally a salmon crumb. They charge a…read morehefty price for a roll of rice.

yumi sushi red bank

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When I want comfort and consistency and quality, I turn to Yumi. I pay a hefty amount for it, and I…read moreleave satisfied. I wouldn't want it any other way.

My husband and I were really excited to try this location. We came on a busy Saturday night around…read more7 PM, and while we expected a bit of a wait, we were still looking forward to the experience. We were eventually seated upstairs in the BYOB section, but unfortunately things went downhill from there. Our server brought wine glasses and then didn't return to the table for over 30 minutes. By the time anyone came back, we had already poured and nearly finished our own wine with no check-in, no menus, and no acknowledgment. It left us feeling overlooked, especially since we could see nearby tables receiving water and starting to order their appetizers. At that point, we decided this wasn't the right experience for us and left. Another server did stop us on our way out and seemed genuinely disappointed to see us go, which we appreciated--but by then, we didn't feel valued as customers. We would love to give this place another try because the food looked excellent and the staff seemed overwhelmed rather than uncaring. Still, being busy shouldn't mean completely losing sight of the tables upstairs. We hope our next visit is a better reflection of what this restaurant is capable of.

Sakura Sushi

4.1

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Fresh sushi;excellent service. Love the sushi sandwich and Jami salad. It gets really busy on the…read moreweekends so go early!

I used to have a very good impression of Sakura Sushi. It was once a restaurant with a good…read morereputation, where the sushi was fresh, the rolls were generously filled, and they certainly didn't seem to cut corners. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. The rolls are now mostly rice and avocado, with microscopic pieces of fish. The portions of fish are so small that it is difficult to even taste it. For the quality and amount of food you receive, the prices are absolutely outrageous. I am extremely disappointed. This restaurant has changed for the worse, and I would not recommend Sakura Sushi to anyone.

Kissui Sushi

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Grabbed a Spicy Tuna roll for lunch and was pretty disappointed with the texture and flavor…read more Service was pretty quick, but that doesn't make up for my wasted money. I've never had a tuna roll that squishes between my chopsticks, but the fish was so slimy and mushy that it would squeeze out when I picked up each piece. The spicy mayo I got on the side was also very liquidy. It sloshed around in its container, absolutely not the consistency that mayo should have.

It's been "over 12 years" since I wrote my initial review for Kissui Sushi. There been a lot of…read morechanges over that time in the world, but the one thing which has remained consistent is the quality of the food you get Kissui. I stand by every word in my old review - with the sole exception that they no longer carry Natto which is a shame. So please do not hesitate to come to Kissui Sushi to satisfy your sushi needs. It continues to be the absolute best sushi that the shore area has to offer.

Fuji

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***2 1/2 stars***…read more This was one of the oddest sushi restaurant experiences I've ever had. I came here for lunch on Saturday with the Millennial Chum, who may have gotten into a mild rumble with a member of the staff a decade ago when she was a much younger Millennial Chum, but was still willing to return and give this a shot. No rumbles this time, but the service and atmosphere left a very strange impression. We stopped by at the height of lunch hour around 1PM - part of my thought process was that sushi tends to be pretty quick for sit-down service, so we weren't likely to have an issue seeing the 2PM Nicole Kidman porn nearby (I was correct on that front at least). The minute we walked in, we both looked at each other in confusion - it was SO quiet and empty, I actually felt self-conscious walking through the restaurant to our designated booth. I think there was one other party in there, but even with that it was honestly like being in a mausoleum. Strange. I decided to get three rolls - two normal, one edgy. This is now the second time in a few months that I've encountered a sushi menu that doesn't have salmon/avocado on it, which I consider one of the most common hand rolls, but it wasn't an issue to order it off menu. I also got a sweet potato roll and a Winter Roll. The Winter Roll was the star here - loved the flavors and it sort of tasted like a Dorito in a good way (which I assume is a hat tip to the crab meat on top). Definitely something I'd get again. The salmon/avocado was fine; a little light on the ingredients but tasted fresh. I just did not like the Sweet Potato roll, and I can't quite put my finger on it. This is one I get a lot, and taste-wise just wasn't up to par. Maybe the potato wasn't as ripe as I'm used to? The Millennial Chum is not a sushi person but given the lack of fish this was a pretty safe test roll for her, and she DID like it for what it's worth. Another weird touch? In my experience, sushi places tend to have very friendly staff, which I always assumed was cultural and/or a way of overcompensating for language barriers, etc. The waitstaff we encountered were the sushi restaurant equivalent of Daria - everyone was unsmiling and very monotone. Overall, the turnaround time wasn't bad (we got to the Nicole Kidman porn with time to spare), but the food didn't come out at the same time, which was a little annoying. The Millennial Chum's Shrimp Teriyaki came out first, then a few moments later two out of my three rolls came, but it took another five minutes at least for the final roll to show up. Not the biggest deal in the world (I certainly had something to munch on while I waited) but I like to eat my rolls simultaneously so I'm not just eating one flavor to end the meal. That was unusual, and also strange (theme of the meal) since there was no one else really in the restaurant. This was a tough one to gauge. The sushi overall was decent but it just wasn't a comfortable experience. Unless the food is absolutely mindblowing, the vibe really matters and can make the difference. Daria was a cutting edge comedy that deserved a better platform than MTV - it doesn't make for a great sushi lunch.

Very good hibachi restaurant. First time there and will be back very soon. Quality and prices were…read morevery good.

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This is our go to spot for sushi. It is cheap and decent…read more One of the best thing is that they are very quick to have the food placed on your table where it allows us to be in and out within the same hour. I have tried many things here and it all does the job. I wouldn't scream over anything here but nothing disappoints. one of the cons is the parking as the neighboring restaurants hog up the spaces.

It's not just sushi, but the sushi is terrific and affordable? The choices are varied and…read moreinteresting, the ambiance is quiet and the service is right on! Plus, it's BYOB! Plenty of free parking, however, it's a busy shopping strip mall, so at times difficult to secure a spot.

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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

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Sushi was so so - was hoping for more flavor for such unique rolls. Tried out the sweet potato,…read moremermaid, and rumson roll. The crab Rangoon was bomb tho!! But also 2 of us just ate all of that and aren still hungry

This isn't really a complaint, but I'm giving three stars because they need to wake up. I would…read morenever eat inside this restaurant again the way they allowed it to become a giant food storage takeout locker room type restaurant. It doesn't look clean anymore. The main entranceway is just filled up with people sitting around waiting for takeout orders The hibachi table is used to stacks of boxes of crap and food. It looks entirely dirty and unhealthy and I don't understand why these people aren't trying to do some kind of renovation or think about the way they present to their clientele that is fairly loyal. It's actually disrespectful

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