Came here on a whim for some ramen on a brisk Sunday evening…read more Dining area is fairly simple. Mostly minimal frills of sorts with no alcohol served and the decor mostly simple. That allows the food to be the main event. We split the vegetable gyoza while we each ordered our ramen. The gyoza was very tasty and interestingly decorated. For one, it looks like a crepe is covering the dumplings. The batter reminded me of an Indian dosa. But super tasty. I got the veggie creamy ramen. It was very yummy. Lots of veggies and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Just what I needed to end the weekend.

I come here often as a vegetarian and love the creamy veggie ramen with the spice bomb. There is…read moreonly one option as a vegetarian but would recommend that one option. The staff isn't the friendliest, but the food is excellent!

East Hana has been a reliable standby in Paulus Hook since opening its doors in 2020, lasting…read morelonger than Naan Ching and the others at this corner of Montgomery and Washington. I'd ordered takeout a few times before leaving Jersey City; my wife and I finally gave it a shot for dining in on a blustery Saturday night. East Hana features a reliable menu of sushi, sashimi, making, and hot dishes, alongside an all you can eat option. The fish is fresh, service is attentive, and the surroundings evoke a Shinjuki sushi bar. It's slowly become a standard for us

Really good local sushi spot very fair prices and pretty good sushi. They have a lot of options to…read morechoose from. I came here several times and the sushi has always been pretty good. It's also a BYOB which is also a plus. Grab a bite and have some drinks with ur friends. And it doesn't cost u much to enjoy a nice time. The place is nice and clean but it's on the smaller side. So there might be a little wait if any. But if u don't want to dine in it's also a grab and go spot. Call up and take it to go. The staff is very friendly. I had the pleasure of meeting Eric today he was such a nice guy. Very accommodating and welcoming.

Very decent sushi. I got the lunch special which was two rolls, soup, and salad…read more The salad was decent, not quite the addicting dressing I hope to get at a Japanese place, but not bad. The soul was typical miso soup. For the rolls, I got the Alaskan and spicy tuna. They were both very well filled and fresh. The spicy tuna was a bit too spicy for me, but that is just a personal preference. The vibes were nice, the service was fairly quick, no flash. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to go back but if I were in the area, I may return.

Itto really deserves their flowers - a great sushi spot in downtown JC with good quality fish and…read morereasonable prices. I've dined in, ordered for pick up, and gotten deliveries from them countless of times and they're always consistent. Favorite items from them are the sashimi regular (comes with miso soup and salad) and the spicy girl roll (a must)! Their service here is great as well - super nice and friendly over the phone and in person.

A Decade of Love on a Plate: A Local Favorite That Punches Above Its Weight…read more This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem--the kind you almost want to keep secret, yet can't stop yourself from praising. Cheap and cheerful on the surface, it punches way above its weight class, delivering inventive, clean, Asian-inspired food that's masterfully cooked by clearly skilled hands--and made with real love. I've been coming back year after year for most of this restaurant's 10-year lifespan, and that consistency is no accident. Every dish tastes intentional, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying, with a clear goal: to feed people love on a plate. It's a super veggie/vegan friendly that easily wins over even my "meat and potatoes" husband--who happily cleans his plate every time. In an era where genuine hospitality feels increasingly rare, Perry single-handedly restored my faith that quality service is not extinct. Warm, attentive, and authentically kind, Perry makes every guest feel seen, welcome, and cared for--without pretense or attitude. This is food that nourishes, service that uplifts, and a place that keeps you coming back not just for the flavors, but for how it makes you feel. A true neighborhood treasure.

I've seen this restaurant circling my YELP for the last few months and put it on my "want to try"…read morelist. This place is absolutely solid! If you're looking for good flavorful food options, this has got to be on your "must try" list, I genuinely do not think you'll be disappointed. I ordered the blueberry lemon iced tea, maitake mushroom medley with the option of udon noodles & added chicken, the coconut curry with the option of ramen noodles and the rice pudding with caramel sauce for dessert. First things first, my absolute FAVORITE thing about this restaurant is the food contains no GMO's no preservatives, pink Himalayan salt to season and NO REFINED sugars- only agave and palm sugar to sweeten. I WISH I would've known about this spot sooner JUST for that detail alone. I am always on the hunt for a place that offers refined sugar free options, and with that comes this level of safety knowing what I am consuming has a heath standard/holistic approach to meet and me not having to feel guilty or worrisome after a meal. Absolute 10/10 in that aspect. I saw a few reviews mention the blueberry lemon iced tea, as someone not even a fan of lemonade I decided to give it a try. Let's just say, I was slow sipping my drinks to not finish it all and avoid getting another in the same sitting lol. It's well balanced, not sour, blueberry flavor is present and knowing it's sweetened with agave led to guilt free pleasure. Would recommend everyone to try it, even if you're not a fan of lemonade like I am. Another mention, lemonade tends to make my throat dry, due to its sourness and tanginess and that didn't happen at all. Think the blueberry was more prominent than the lemon, it was really enjoyable. The curry ramen was a highlight! If your a fan of curry, I think you def have got to try this. I actually didn't get it (my partner did) because I didn't wanna be let down, but it was absolutely delicious. I got the maitake medley udon noddles with added chicken and what a blast of flavor. It had veggies, mushrooms, chicken, udon, eggs, kimchi and was extremely flavorful. I was very surprised that each element of the dish had its own flavor and spice that really jumped out, but paired well together. The least favorite thing for me on this platter was the eggs. Just your standard egg, I'm a fan of soy-marinated eggs on my noodles and not a fan of regular boiled eggs, but they are always an added protein plus! One honorary note, is the kimchi. I like kimchi, don't love it, but this was the best kimchi I have ever had. I even ordered a side to go. Another cool thing is the food is cooked fresh, right in front of you. Tbh, we were the only ones in there at 6 PM and food took quite a while, but I appreciate and prefer freshness over quickness always. The rice pudding is light and the homemade refunded sugar-free caramel addition makes it so much better. As there were only two options of dessert on the menu (rice pudding & matcha ice cream) I decided to give it a go although I'm not really a fan of rice pudding. Was it amazing? No. Would I get it again? Possibly. This place was on the pricier side I would say. My bowl of maitake mushroom w/chicken (added chicken being a $6.50 dollar up charge) was $34. Worth it for that price point? Not really, but good none the less. I also ordered a small side of kimchi (the small clear containers) and that was $7 which I think is crazy, but also it was good. For a better price point, I might've asked for a jar lol. Customer service- the workers were nice, but not really personable, which I don't really care for much, but bringing this up because there was this sense that maybe I shouldn't be in there or they just possibly didn't want to work. I tipped nonetheless, but for being the only couple or people in there I thought we would be greeted by everyone, just a simple acknowledgement, but it felt more like we were bothering them by walking in. I understand that people have their days and you have no clue what someone is going through personally, but it was distinct enough to mention- especially as someone who never really comments on the customer service aspect. I see through it cuz the food was great! Something about it was also just a let down, but I can't put my finger on it. Although it was good, I don't see myself frequenting this place. Maybe the price point is deterring me, but I do think it's worth a try!

Checked out this local sushi spot for a casual dinner and was really impressed with the quality. We…read morestarted with the edamame, which was perfectly prepared. I ordered the izanagi donburi (bluefin tuna), and you could tell the fish was incredibly fresh and the sushi rice was well seasoned. My friend really enjoyed her hand rolls as well. One thing to note for those curious: even though it's right next door, it didn't seem like you could order off the Honshu menu here. However, the food was so good on its own that we didn't mind! We'll definitely be coming back to try the Omakase next time.

Nigiri was a nice little sushi spot in New Jersey located in the downtown area with a great city…read morevibe. The staff was extremely nice and very accommodating. We got there a bit late but not a problem! We did the omakase menu since it's one of our favorite dinning experiences. Now i wanna premise this, the restaurant and food is good -- the omakase experience was nice but was missing a bit of the wow factor. Some of the plates where excellent - while others where good but missing the wow factor we normally get during this experience. I looked around and saw some of the sushi plates and found them enticing and made me kinda question why we did the omakase menu. In the end I would highly recommend Nigiri for a nice date night. Stick to the regular menu and enjoy the restaurant for its strengths. Nice ambience. Great sushi rules and friendly staff.

Wandered into Kat Khao on a Saturday date night as we were walking by and this was the perfect…read morechoice! Located right in the heart of Jersey City downtown, I was pleasantly surprised that they accepted a walk-in on a Saturday. The service was quick, kind, and attentive. Every single dish we tried was beyond innovative and delicious. Hokkaido Scallop Crudo- easily my favorite dish of the night. Nice and balanced, and loved the kick from the Thai chili Teba Gyoza Stuffed Wings- who would have thought to put an entire gyoza in a chicken wing! This so so creative and incredibly tasty as well Chilean Sea Bass Chả Cá- cooked to perfection and I loved the noodles they served on the side, which completely the sauce perfectly Lychee Paloma- fun little mocktail that wasn't too sweet and had the perfect bitter taste from the N/A spirit Ube Tiramisu- an uber forward treat! Loved the chips on top and the addition of the salty and sweet flavors together All in all, this is in incredible and creative restaurant that I encourage everyone to visit!

We came here with our friends for a double dinner date. All…read moreof us had been here before but several years ago and although not a bad experience, did not have a memorable one. WOW, did our opinions change! We ordered several dishes to share including the Vegan Summer Roll, Hokkaido Scallop Crudo, Chilean Sea Bass Chả Cá, Crispy Eggplant, Crab Garlic Noodles and Viet Cajun Prawns. The husbands also ordered the Hanoi Gimlet and added gin which we brought. The Summer Rolls were crisp, fresh and flavorful. The Eggplant was rich - bursting with flavor and had a delicate tempura batter. The Crudo was creamy yet delicate and very pretty. The Chilean Sea Bass was cooked to perfection. The Crab Garlic Noodles Stole the show with intense flavor and sooooo much crab meat with a caviar surprise! The only dish that fell a little short were the Prawns. The flavor was delicious but the prawns were very small and not very many. We absolutely will return to this delicious BYOB.

Food service ambience... great mix of everything and the food is amazing and fresh the service is…read morefive stars

We got the three special roll deal that came with dumpling soup for free on Uber…read more The three special rolls were pretty selected which was a shame, it would have been preferable to pick. The three rolls were the Angry Shrimp, Salmon Lovers, and Samurai. The dumplings in the dumpling soup were actually shumai. The salmon Lovers roll was by far our favorite. The mango chili sauce on top was an amazing addition. The samurai roll was fine. Very tuna-y. I just dont like tuna enough to appreciate this one as much but if you do love tuna you'd love this one. The Angry Shrimp roll was weird. It tasted decent, but was just very wet. I think they just drowned it in too much sauce. And the shumai in the soup was a pleasant surprise for me because I love shumai, but my partner doesn't so he wa disappointed with that. The soup does not say that the dumplings are shumai in the description. Overall, we were impressed. We dont normally get special rolls, but we decided to splurge tonight and mostly were not disappointed. Would return.

Emma, my server, I dined alone, was the highlight of my experience at Honshu! What a professional!…read moreIn addition, the food was first class all the way! Sitting along the outside windows on a dreary day was cool... It reminded me of Jimi's "Rainy Day, Dream Away" ... Let the Sun take a holiday"!

The definition of a corner neighborhood spot, with both indoor and outdoor seating to boot. Come…read morebefore 7pm to take advantage of $6 Happy Hour rolls and apps, or splurge on the Honshu Roll if you want a rainbow roll with cool marbled seaweed. The kaarage is decent, but skip the weird fried cheese thing that sounds better on paper. Service is brisk but friendly, and the outdoor patio is dog friendly.