Such a hidden gem in cliffside Park! And do you know how I came across this place? I asked tiktok…read morefor a Japanese restaurant recommendation for dinner in New Jersey and this place popped up! It's a cute little restaurant with plenty of street parking. Service was on point--never missed a beat, but not overbearing! And don't hesitate to ask for their recommendations because they're all foodies, we could tell! Started off with the bluefin crudo and oh my God the tuna was ridiculously tender just melted in my mouth.... I had to fight the urge to lick the sauce off the plate! The branzino is a must-- especially if one of your parents just takes it from you and finishes it for you. Every dish was delicious, including the desserts! I didn't know I was missing lucuma from my life! Will definitely get the chicken chaufa next time only because the pork belly was a little too fatty for us. It's BYOB but the we decided to do mocktails instead; they were fruity, crisp and refreshing! Just try all of them lol

Decent food. Good service…read more BYOB, which is a nice bonus. In the heart of Cliffside.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Really, really, reallllllly good ramen and food (and just as good as our 1st time 4 years ago!) ++++ Pork Buns - Each order comes with 1 bun, so you can order 1 at a time. Pork was shredded and a little dry, but the Japanese mayo and other ingredients made it very good. ++++ Green Curry Ramen - EXCELLENT curry flavor, but it wasn't too strong. Ramen was cooked perfectly and plenty of ingredients inside, including 2 slices of cha siu and a half of a soft boiled egg. ++++ Blackbeard Ramen - Also fantastic broth flavor too and same comment as above regarding their ramen. ++++ Kids Tonkotsu Ramen - At just $7, this is a steal for a kids ramen. There was 1 piece of cha siu in it, but it was excellent for a kids bowl. + Food comes out fairly quickly. + Private parking lot, but it was packed on an early Saturday evening. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a little disappointing. ---- One (young) waitress seemed very inpatient and was a bit flustered throughout the evening. Didn't appreciate her lack of cordialness. - Interior is tight. ---- There are only 5 tables in the restaurant and all of them can accommodate 2-4 people, MAX. There is also counter seating too for about 4-5 people. - It was freeezing inside when we came in on a frigid January Saturday evening, so keep your jacket on! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at about 5:45 PM on a January Saturday evening and snagged the last available table. Turnover is relatively quick here though because all people are eating is ramen, but there was a large party of about 8 people waiting a good 15-25 minutes after we were seated.

- Tiny establishment with a very small parking lot shared with another restaurant; seating is…read moreextremely limited, so expect a wait during peak times - Visited on a sub-freezing Saturday night, and the indoor heating struggled to keep up; despite multiple space heaters, the dining area remained uncomfortably cold - Unfortunately, the service reflected the temperature of the room--efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness - The pork buns were generously filled and flavorful, though the meat was quite dry; the ramen orders, however, were satisfying with excellent flavor and solid portion sizes - Overall, the food earns 4 stars, but the service and inadequate heating brought the experience down to 3 stars

I heard they had a good lunch special so had to check it out. Made an OpenTable reservation. They…read morewere very busy. I got the sashimi set. - Fish was very fresh. - Tempura was heavily coated in batter Their miso soup had two tiiiiny pieces of tofu, which had I known, wouldn't have ordered a la carte for the kid who loves the tofu in miso soup. When I asked, the guy said they don't really include tofu in their soup. Clean bathroom. Street parking. Parking app didn't work and needed change. I will check it out again. Maybe takeout.

This place was great!…read more We love sushi, and we are so glad we found this spot. I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for dinner. I'm so glad I found this restaurant. We were seated in the back private room because the front room was packed. We watched them make all of the rolls, as we were right at the sushi bar, where all of the food was being made. We had bang bang sushi, edamame and I had their orange blossom roll. This was the freshest sushi I've ever had. It was amazing. We'll definitely be back!

Strangely enough I missed trying this dish on a trip to Tokyo last year…read more I had it on the list to try but didn't get a chance given all the foodie items I had on my list. While I can't vouch for authenticity but I can vouch for a delicious bite. Sazanami Hamba-Gu is notable for their Japanese Hamburger Steak, which is a hamburger without the bun, a very popular dish in Japan. Their version was served on a platter with rice, vegetables, miso soup, and chawanmushi. The patty itself was very juicy and tender and noted on the menu as a beef and pork combination. I included some addons which made my entree far more pricer. The fried egg was a good call while the double cheese probably wasn't necessary. I got the recommended red wine demi-glacé and another with the soy onion. The red wine was better in my opinion. Also got a tonkatsu to share and while the breading was very good the pork was a little drier than other ones I've had. I'd skip the tonkatsu and stick with the Hambu-gu as that was definitely more notable. Service was friendly but the entree does take time to prepare. I'd say think twice if you are in a hurry.

I've been a patron of the OG Sazanami for years while I lived in Jersey. Came back to visit and had…read moreto try their new spot. The new location is more spacious and brighter. The concept here centers around their hambagu which at the other location was limited per day and was served with their signature curry. We got a few appetizers and enjoyed each one thoroughly. The tartare was a standout. For mains we got red wine demiglace hambagu and the kaisondon. The hambagu was as good as I remember; juicy, tender, explosion of flavor. I would love for there to have been a curry option though as it was truly my favorite J curry in the states. The miso soup is also is different. It's more like what you'd typically find as opposed to their previous homey version. Overall very solid spot from one of my favorites.

This is a highly recommended sushi restaurant…read more The fish is very fresh, and the rice is perfectly sized. It tastes almost the same as the sushi I had in Japan. The service is also very attentive. I will definitely come back again.

I was craving for sushi so came here on a Sunday noon to have family lunch. They had parking lot in…read morethe rear side of the restaurant. Inside the restaurant it was a small cozy place with some Japanese decor and artifacts on display. The menu had lots of variety of Japanese dishes including several different sushi rolls, combo sets and bento boxes. We started with the decent seafood pancake. The Cali and Cinderella rolls were delicious. The Fire roll actually came with a fire show as they put the roll in a foil and baked it in fire right on our table. The roll lived up to its hype and was excellent in taste. The chicken teriyaki came with edamame, dumplings, salad, and few sushi pieces. The taste of the teriyaki chicken and the rolls in combo were slightly underwhelming. Overall the service was good. There were multiple staff members, all were assisting with every occupied table. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering, which was nice. At end, they gave each of us a mochi ice cream for free. Overall I found this restaurant to be a solid place for sushi.

Yummy, fair priced roll, fast and friendly takeout service the sunset roll was greatread more

I have always seen this small sushi restaurant but have never walked in. From the outside might…read morelook closed, but inside has a sushi bar and a few tables. Feels like a nice homey local place. They have a good lunch special menu and im sure everything else has similar flavor. I went with the lunch box and my favorite part was the tempura. Everything else was averagely good and good for the price i thought. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. No complaints.

Food is good, service is okay. We order fried rice and also…read moresushi. Ambiance is good....

It was much better a year ago I m not recommending this…read moreplace Service was poor , ambiance very low

We stumbled on this spot on a road trip back home and had some of the best food of the summer!…read more The Hamburg steak is a deliciously flavorful hamburger-style meat with a side of rice and gyoza, and even a cup of miso soup! The mochi donut was also incredible. This Japanese supermarket features tons of Asian ingredients, food, and drinks but also has an extensive food court-style eating space with many options! Counter service and self-seating (it's very hard to find a table on the weekends). Highly recommend!!

Summer festival (games and food stalls) was here a couple weeks ago - soooo many people, hard to…read morefind parking, but delicious options all around. They closed off part of the back lot for the food stalls and the parking lot backed up so much onto River Rd that the cops had to come manage entry/exit traffic. Lots of deals, ice cream and more tastes.

You will not find the door unless you look hard, but it is worth the effort. The fish is fabulous…read more Style is traditional with a flair. Service was impeccable. Most importantly, the overall experience was lively and just fun!

Sushi by Sea is a speakeasy concept with a secret password for entrance, and a down low address but…read morehonestly it doesn't need the gimmick. This restaurant is so outstanding that it shines all on its own. Located on a very unglamorous busy avenue, you would never expect a Michelin quality meal awaits. But once inside, you fall down the rabbit hole into what feels like a private party that you were lucky enough to score a invite. Everyone sits at the 10 seat counter, and the chef/master of ceremonies is at the center. The chef and staff chat with all the diners, and establish a warm atmosphere. Then begins the show. The chef prepares and delivers 17 courses that are of the absolute highest quality and skill. Every dish was stunning. I dare you to show me a better omakase dining experience in NYC, where it would be triple the price. I left here feeling like I had just woken from a dream. Definitely my favorite dining experience in several years.

- Vendor located inside Mitsuwa serving a variety of tempura and soba dishes; moderately busy on a…read moreSaturday evening around 7p--food court was still fairly lively; vendor stall appeared clean and organized; large menu with photos displayed next to the ordering counter made it easy to browse - Service was excellent--staff were friendly, patient, and very accommodating; we had an issue with a voucher not working properly and they were extremely helpful in resolving it with management - Food was very good overall: the tempura sashimi set included one large piece of fish, two shrimp, seaweed, broccoli, pumpkin, and string beans--the tempura arrived hot, crispy, and fresh without feeling too greasy; the sashimi portions were on the thinner side and could have been a bit fresher; only thing missing was a soft boiled egg--would've been nice to have it included with the set - Overall, a filling and satisfying meal, especially if you're craving fried Japanese comfort food--definitely best enjoyed fresh, since the tempura loses its crispness once it cools down

THE FOOD ----------------…read more= Edomae Plate - Mix of tempura was just OK. Anago, 2 shrimps, seaweed, green veggies, squid and sweet potato were unfortunately no longer super crispy by the time I took them to my table and put my chompers on them. Plate included white rice and a verrry soft boiled egg. = Menu is relatively simple and consist of variations of different tempura options. THE SERVICE ------------------- = Took a little time for my order to be ready since they were pretty busy on the Saturday evening that I visited. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Hannosuke is part of the group of vendors inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Nada.