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    4.9 (70 reviews)
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    Jenny C.

    (This is a very overdue review that I started but never finished. The following reflects my experience at Sushi Aoki in 10/2022) Let me also preface this by saying that this was my first real omakase experience so I have absolutely nothing to compare it to. That being said, I'd say it was totally worth the steep price tag! Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the chef and his wife. Each seating (2 per night) serves max 10 guests. it's not uncommon for separate diners to converse with each other. Both chef and his wife are extremely welcoming and go out of their way to ensure every patron is satisfied. Now for the food. Every bite felt like liquid gold, in the best way possible. Each ingredient was absolutely premium and I cannot imagine how anything could've been fresher. When I speak of this level of perfection, I don't just mean the otoro and uni, which can naturally put anyone on cloud nine, but I also mean the other pieces of nigiri. In addition to those two, my faves were the octopus, scallop, and shrimp nigiris (my god were they smooth) and the japanese conch. Honestly, even the salad dressing for one of the apps was spectacular - typical japanese salad dressing, but so much more refined and complex. Now as for the overall ambiance, this is the type of place where you go specifically for the food. Sure you can go and chat amongst yourselves, but when you have so many dishes coming out, sitting face to face with chef, and surrounded only by a few other patrons, you probably don't want to be telling your life story and end up treating the food as an afterthought. In any case, I'd say this is as authentic as I'd expect omakase to get. It never felt pretentious in any way. The decor is simple, minimalistic, yet cozy. Similarly, the food appeared simple, yet could highlight the best of each ingredient. I truly hope to have the opportunity to dine here again!

    Michelle S.

    We opted for $150 omakse set and it was the perfect amount of food! My husband thought he was going to be hungry but he was actually full! The sushi was so fresh and melts in your mouth. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent. The restaurant only seats 10 people max so you get personalized attention. I believe it is a sweet couple runs the restaurant. Make sure you leave enough time to find a parking spot! It is also BYOB (but no hard liquor or non alcoholic drinks allowed)

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    Stella P.

    Well balanced in flavor and overall a delicious omakase. The entire place seats about 10 people all at the counter. They have two omakase options: $150 and $200 for a one week advance notice. Photos are of the entire $150 omakase meal from start to finish.

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    Kierra P.

    This restaurant is beautiful. It is run by a couple who are just lovely. The husband is a world class chef who creates these wonderful creations with such fresh ingredients. This is a place to go for an experience. He is skillful in his preparation and the flavor profile was divine. The service was done by the wife who is so wonderful and ensures to help make any celebration of the night special.

    Hiromi T.

    If you don't feel like going all the way to the city, then this is a great place to go for omakase sushi! Husband and I decided to go with the $150 course and it did not disappoint. Chef crafted every sushi and appetizer with perfection and server was very generous throughout our time there. Inside the restaurant gave off relaxing vibe and almost felt like you were sitting in a sushi restaurant in Japan. Overall, great place for date night and highly recommend for anyone looking to dine in fort lee for top notch sushi quality!

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    Eric K.

    So good. I can't believe this legit omakase joint is literally a stone's throw away from my place! I took my wife here a month ago for her birthday dinner, and we barely got in by reserving like 10 days in advance because it's very small, intimate place! We opted for the full-on $150 sashimi dinner for two, and the experience did not disappoint. There was great variety of dishes - from the starters, sashimi salad, but then braised yellowtail, Yubu with koimo, seaweed salad with Kanpachi and conch. Wasabi was ground right before serving and fresh ginger was so aromatic I swear you could smother your neck with it and it'd smell like a cologne! Master chef Aoki was focused, mostly quiet, but he did tell us the dish when the serving lady was too occupied. (1 lady was going back and forth between 8 diners) Once the nigiris started, I had to order extra piece of Uni because it was like the best damn uni I've eaten! So simple - just flanked by nori, the sweet umami flavor just came straight up to the top of my head! It was too good I cried. I also loved their soy-marinated stripe bass, saltwater eel(anago) that was slightly torched, Botan ebi was super succulent, and oh, the O-toro just melted away in my mouth. Probably my least favorite was the Yubu dish because it had the mashpotato like Japanese yam that was filling, and herring roe nigiri which was slightly too bitter. At the end we had a nice clear clam soup to tie things up and was served this surprisingly delicious Vanilla ice cream w/ fruit & seaweed jelly in cream soda dessert which everyone gulped/scooped down in glee. We were there for about 90 min I think, and we felt so good having eaten such quality food. That's the difference - cheap food will make your stomach feel heavy and bloated. Definitely not this. And we really enjoyed conversing with other diners and just taking time appreciating everything Master Aoki had to craft for us. Basically, it was a recital, a dance, which is what dining really should be - you're offered exquisite art, and you appreciate it, taking your time to engage all your senses, and express your gratitude after. Only thing I would've liked is that they lessen the "appetizer" food that aren't sashimi-based, because those hot foods take up room. Instead, I would've liked more items like raw oysters and more nigiri. In comparison to Sushi Nakazawa in Lower NYC, I would say this one is slightly lower caliber, but it's also $30 cheaper. I'm glad to have an option RIGHT in my neighborhood anyway. I'll definitely be back, and while it's expensive, it's worth trying for a special dinner.

    Annie A.

    What an incredible experience. This is the place I'd go to treat myself and to relax. The seating is a max of 10 which allows for plenty of social distancing. It is byob which I always prefer (best to have your own good wine :) you do have the option to get green tea or order from boozetable if you forget to bring alcohol. The food is a piece of art made with fresh and colorful ingredients that are sure to please any palette. Watching the chef make each course while sipping on wine or sake accompanied by smooth jazz is a soothing experience on its own. If you enjoy cooking or being in the kitchen, you'd appreciate the care and delicate process each course is put thru. Posting pics with names to share what we had for dinner. Enjoy!

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    Christine G.

    This is figuratively and literally a hidden gem. Tucked away in the Fort Lee municipal lot; we were ecstatic to snag a reservation on a quiet holiday Sat. It is open for reservations only with seatings at 530pm and 830pm. We are constantly crossing the bridge for traditional and the new quick omakases but now Aoki is our spot. Obviously this is not an everyday meal but for special celebrations or the occasional splurge this fits the bill. Service was so polite and humbling. Sushi chef served the whole bar and every bite outshined. Byob so bring that special bottle. Can't wait for another celebration here!

    Kevin W.

    I hate writing reviews that reveal a great secret of sorts, but oh well. If you know Sushi of Gari 46 in Manhattan, you know it stands for high quality sushi. It's great to see their former exec chef open his own digs in this area, which by the way, has truly emerged as a real culinary destination for people looking for more variety outside of the city. This place is reservation only, and omakase only. In short, the sushi was splendid. Chef Aoki lets his experience do the work and you will be rewarded with a fantastic spectrum of great fish that will make your 2.5 hour experience awesome from beginning to end. The entire dining experience is intimate, and the chef was happy to answer any questions. The staff was also very friendly and kept the entire experience moving. BYOB is the way to go here. Definitely bring yourself one of your best bottles, relax and enjoy the awesome experience. This place undoubtedly is on par with similar experiences in the city and is absolutely a perfect place to celebrate a special event or enjoy a great evening.

    Janice H.

    Very lovely, laid-back, and no-frills omakase. That is not to say the ingredients aren't quality though! If you're looking for a more simplified, traditional dining experience (instead of the fancy and experimental stuff they have in the city), this is the place to go. The ebi, uni, mackerel and tuna pieces (probably akami and chutoro, but don't quite remember) were my favorites. The chef and his partner are super kind and humble, and treated us like family. They offered to take our photo and gave us chocolate covered peanut candies because they bought too many for their kids/grandkids! Will hopefully be back again someday :)

    Christine H.

    Great new sushi spot in Fort Lee! My boyfriend and I came to the 5:30PM sitting on a Tuesday. The Reservation was easily made via email/phone. Their service was extremely responsive and I definitely appreciated that. This place is BYOB with no corkage fee. All the people here are sooo nice! We had trouble opening our wine bottle but the chef helped us out!! We chose the $150 omakase. The top tier isn't currently available yet during grand opening, but they DO have an opening special for under $150. Not your traditional/typical omakase or how I personally thought it'd be, but still very good nonetheless! There are a series of appetizers/ small dishes before the chef begins to prepare the sushi pieces. Enjoyed the shrimp and otoro a lot and was pleasantly surprised by how high quality each piece tasted. Again, wasn't expecting so many small dishes to start off, but they were all quite delicious and creative! Would definitely recommend and will 100% return. It's awesome to see these spots pop up in fort lee.

    Harry S.

    Superb omakase spot in the heart of fort lee. Service was calm, attentive, and watching the chef pay such close attention to detail was very fun. The fish was extremely fresh. I believe most of it is imported from japan along with the other ingredients. The chef and partner does a great job of explaining the different fish and each bite was like putting a piece of heaven into my mouth. My favorite was the otoro handroll! Cheers!

    Esther K.

    Ambience 5/5 Small intimate setting that seats max 10 ppl per table for a 2.3 hour slot. Right when you get in, Aokis wife will be greeting you at the door and you can sit wherever you want. The interior is very clean and minimal and I felt at peace just being seated there. Service 5/5 The service was outstanding. Aoki and his wife were very attentive. It's also BYOB so they have cups for you to use. My friends birthday was that day, so I talked to Aokis wife prior if she can decorate the dessert and she was willing to do that:) she came out with the decorated dessert in the end singing for my friend which was super cute. Food 5/5 AMAZING. Knowing that Chef Aoki was an executive chef of Gari 46 in Manhattan and opened up his own omakase in Fort Lee, I HAD to go. I chose the $150 omakase which had appetizer, main course, clam soup and dessert. It was a 19 course menu with very yummy brewed tea towards the end. Chef Aoki was so delicate with each course he made and each dish he presented to us was so pretty to look at. The appetizers were all super good and what made the appetizers shine was the sauces that accompanied it. It was really well thought out and genius. The sushi had good rice ratio and they all melted in your mouth. The clam soup was very clean tasting too. I will definitely be back here again for another special occasion.

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    Sushi Gari chef comes to fort Lee, expensive yes, but the money you spend is right there on the plate

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    Sashimi and sushi were absolutely amazing 10/10 would recommend also, amazing friendly service!

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    Fantastic meal in an intimate setting. This place is a gem and I can't wait to come back.

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    Omakase was reasonable price and the taste was great...! I will come back again. Thank you! Scallop sushi was so good.

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    Bada Story

    Bada Story

    3.9(225 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    This is like heaven for a seafood/sushi lover. Their set menus are excellent for bigger groups, and…read moreyou're guaranteed to leave with full bellies. As part of the first course, we got served oysters and other raw seafood side dishes that none of us could really eat. The server let us know that next time, if we let them know beforehand, we can sub that out for sushi rolls! Wish we knew this because we ended up only eating a few of the oysters and the rest were left to go to waste unfortunately. Everything else was great. We got served such a big spread of dishes including steamed egg, soup, corn cheese, grilled and fried fish, etc. before even getting to the main sashimi. You could tell all of their fish is fresh and high quality. Make sure you come hungry because all the protein will definitely fill you up!

    I'm kind of surprised I only recently came to this location of bada story. For some reason we would…read moreusually go to the other location in englewood cliffs, which has since closed. This one is older and the ambience is not quite as nice/private, but we had a great meal here. I love their sets! The sashimi is incredibly fresh. I'm usually not a huge fan of Korean oysters, but the ones we had here were the freshest I've ever had. Next time I come I will probably ask for the fresh fluke (?) sashimi to come out first before the assorted sashimi, because that was the absolute best and it was a shame we barely had room left to enjoy it. Service was very friendly and they even gave us the live octopus appetizer on the house because it was my FIL's birthday, which was very sweet of them.

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    Clean interior

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    MORU

    MORU

    4.5(396 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Food, service ambiance for me always very good my husband and l eat here many times and we even…read morecelebrate the New Year's Eve last year with our friends (14pax) We love the quality of food always well prepared fresh and taste good, the staff are friendly, the price of the food is reasonable. I highly recommend

    Great spot in Fort Lee for high quality Japanese food in a nice yet casual setting. I especially…read morelove the lunch Gozen options. I ordered the Unagi Don Gozen ($42)- it came with a whole tray of different delicious items, with the star of the show being a generous amount of unagi (eel) over rice. The eel was cooked very well and the rice was flavorful with a bit of sweetness. There was also a small bowl of udon noodles, some sashimi, a crispy tempura shrimp in a yummy creamy sauce, flavorful edamame, mashed potato with corn, and some pickled veggies - quite the diverse array, all of which was tasty. The restaurant itself has a rather simple yet elegant Japanese wooden design. The prices suggest it's a more high end place, but the vibe is actually rather casual. The staff are very attentive and the service speed is pretty quick. Overall, I would definitely give Moru 4.5 stars if I could. I think it's great for most types of occasions, and the only reasons it's not getting 5 stars is because I do think the prices are a tad higher than I would've hoped and I think they could've done a bit more in terms of designing the place to match the price point. That being said, I still highly recommend Moru, especially for a nice lunch.

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    Cool Japanese Interior Space with lots of wood elements

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    Sushi Kai

    Sushi Kai

    4.4(120 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    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.

    My girlfriend and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Sushi Kai. It was a phenomenal omakase…read moreexperience. All of the ingredients were fresh and prepared well. They didn't get to creative with the dishes--the majority of the dishes were nigri. That really let the fish/seafood shine. It felt like each bite was even better than the last. I especially enjoyed the toro (fatty tuna). I even ordered another piece once the main dishes were done being served. I didn't realize the omakase also came with a handful of desserts. My personal favorite was the black sesame creme brulee. It added a dimension of business and toned down the sweetness of traditional creme brulee. Service was top notch and the ambiance was great. There was one other couple during our dining slot so the chef was really like our personal chef. I'd definitely return.

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    Look at that orange. Amamamazing

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    Yamagata

    4.2(255 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    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.

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