I am not the type of person to normally leave reviews on restaurants, but my experience here has…read morebeen so consistently good that I felt the need to. Blu Sushi is the perfect mix of deliciousness, affordability, and fantastic service. I've gone there for my lunch around three times these past two weeks and each time I've had a wonderful experience. Their lunch special is super affordable. You can get 2 rolls for the less than I spend for one at many of the other restaurants in Ridgewood. However, despite that, it honestly tastes the best out of many of the places I've gone to. Also, if you are up for spending more, they have a fantastic selection of appetizers and special rolls that you can try again (I recommend the dynamite shrimp). When I go, I normally get the 2 roll option from the lunch menu. Typically, I have the spicy salmon and the spicy tuna rolls when I order that. Regarding those rolls, they are first and foremost delicious. You can tell that fresh their fish is and how much time and dedication they put into their sushi with each bite. Furthermore, they are spicy--but not too spicy. When you have them you are able to enjoy every aspect of the roll without being completely overwhelmed by the spice. Additionally, they add something crunchy to the rolls which take them from just a tasty lunch to a full experience. Most importantly though, the service and ambiance is fantastic. Every time I've been there I've only been treated with kindness and consideration. They are very willing to talk with you about their dishes, share some interesting facts about it (like how they came up with the dynamite shrimp), and more. But the best part about it is that they remember you. That honestly meant a lot to me. I know that this whole review was a lot of me ranting, but I honestly mean it. If you are looking for a nice, quaint, delicious, affordable, and hospitable meal--Blu Sushi is the place for you.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Fried Pork Gyoza - 6 pieces came lightly fried and were good. Definitely could have eaten 10 of these ... myself! + Nabe Yaki Udon Soup Noodle - Solid noodle soup. Lots of ingredients and the broth was just the right level of flavor. = Sushi Regular - Good sushi overall, but the rice was a litttttle too soft to the point that the sushi was falling apart. Fish was very fresh though and presentation was excellent. + Spicy Salmon, Spicy Yellowtail, Spicy Cooked White Fish - Shocked at how good the rolls actually were. There was only 1-2 layers of rice, at most, around the sushi and there was a lot of fish filling for the rolls. Fish was very fresh and delicious. Also, once again, presentation of the entree was excellent. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly waitresses throughout the staff. + Food came out fairly quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Not a huge restaurant, but spacious enough with a few tables for 4 and a few tables for 6. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came in at around 5:45 PM on a summer Friday evening and it was busy already. We didn't have resys, but some groups did. Assuming they were able to squeeze us in before the dinner resy groups filed in because the restaurant was at capacity by the time we left at 7ish.

Everything here is exceptional and they prepare well to impress you and make sure you enjoyed…read more Excellent fresh seafood and so delicious. Good service, place is beautiful and friendly.

Omakase, a Japanese term that translates to "I'll leave it up to the chef," is meant to be a…read moreshowcase of seasonal specialties. Yet in many Japanese restaurants, I've found that no matter when I revisit and order their omakase, the dishes, from appetizers to sushi and sashimi, all remain the same. Thankfully, this was not the case at Shumi. Here, the chefs truly strive to create edible masterpieces. I had the pleasure of enjoying innovative appetizers along with nigiri that simply melted in my mouth. Shumi's omakase was once priced at $150 per person, but in a thoughtful move to accommodate their customers, they adjusted it to $95 per person without compromising the quality of their fish. I will note that the pieces are smaller, but they still deliver the freshest taste. The staff is exceptionally gracious, dedicated to ensuring a wonderful dining experience. They are quick to replenish your tea or fill your glass as soon as it's half empty. I did, however, find the restaurant a bit chilly, and the music was a little too loud, making it difficult to hear the staff as they described each type of fish. For those who followed Master Chef Kunihiko "Ike" Aikasa from the original Shumi in Somerville, he sold that business before opening this new location in Ridgewood, which has been open since 2017. Here, he has partnered with owner David Seo. The aesthetic of the new restaurant remains clean and bright. In a competitive town like Ridgewood, where locals expect restaurants to bring their A-game, Shumi has obviously stood the test of time. I wish them many more years of excellence. Rating scale: Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Food: 5/5 Overall: I'd give it 4.5 stars, but I rounded it up to 5 stars.

Too bad i didn't take any pics this time because the moment we entered everything was wrong. We…read morehave a reservation but they didn't have table available at the moment. Food took so long and we keep asking for it and the lady was kind of annoyed to us. Sushi was okay nothing like a big deal. The biggest problem begins when the person next to us get up and the waitress came to clean the table with such a strong bleach smell so I'm very allergic to strong odors and specifically bleach so my nightmare began there. I started coughing went out for fresh air couple times but it wasn't enough left the place with such a bad asthma. The worst experience!!!! not being able to enjoy the food who came very late because of the reaction I was having. Not fun at all and very incompetent.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Service is quick and waitresses are friendly + Busy on weekend evenings, which is a good sign (typically) THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Food is your typical run of the mill, local Japanese restaurant. Nothing extraordinary ---- Chirashi Regular, Hand Roll Combination were average to slightly below. Fish wasn't the freshest tasting. ---- Nabeyaki Udon was on the overly salty side ---- Fried Gyoza was what you would expect, but OK - Interior of the restaurant is a bit drab with carpeting - Interior is a little tight as well with tables almost on top of each other - Food is pricey for the quality

I've been to Menya a number of times and they are consistently high quality, fast, and a good…read morevalue. My mouth is literally watering as I write at 5a. In fact, if they were open now I might grab some breakfast. They are located outside of the main downtown in the plaza with Greenway. That's a good thing as downtown can be a logistical nightmare to park and grab a quick bite. Menya has a small, comfortable seating area. The menu is simple with a few delicious broth bases and a wider variety of noodle, protein or veggie ingredients. Service is quick and friendly, and you'll wonder how you got that bowl full of goodness in your tummy so quickly!

Menya Ramen House caught my eye with pics of its clear broth, so i paid a visit for a quick lunch…read moreon a Sunday. It's a small restaurant located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. For lunch, I tried the shoyu ramen with a soft boiled egg and side of spicy oil. The broth was light and flavorful. The chashu was very tender and seared nicely. The shoyu came with straight noodles instead of wavy, but it was still good. The bowl had menma, as well as red and green onions. I enjoyed the bowl so much, we went back for dinner the same day. For dinner, I tried the shio ramen, which was basically the same thing, but with a sea salt tare instead of soy sauce. I also got wavy noodles this time and I definitely prefer the wavy noodles. Once again, it came with red and green onion, which i think is a bit overpowering. I would get just green onion next time. The family/couple sets seem to be a great deal. I would definitely return.

Upon returning after a long time, the food is comforting and delicious, reasonably priced in a warm…read moreand welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend if you want deliciously crisp katsu and lovely char siu, or a steaming bowl of ramen...

I picked up Chicken Ramen from this place tonight. I don't typically eat this kind of food but I…read morehad a craving for something hearty. It had great flavor and the portion was perfect. I'd go back!

My coworker and I picked up takeout for lunch from Masago Japanese Restaurant on Thursday…read more For my lunch order, I went with: -- Sweet Potato Tempura Roll -- Spicy Tuna Roll -- Masago Roll I think the sushi is fresh, well made, and set at good prices. We placed our orders online and then paid at the restaurant. We found nearby parking and it was easy to pick up. Masago will definitely be a repeat lunch spot!

Back again here at one of our favorites for lunch pickup today. Always delicious. Always in point…read more Food is great. Fresh. Service great.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Solid sushi, nothing spectacular, but hits the spot. ++++ Sushi Regular fish was relatively fresh on the sushi pieces, 8 in total. It also came with a choice of a regular roll. ++++ Spicy Maki Combo, which consisted of any 3 spicy rolls, did not taste or look like spicy rolls. They just looked like regular rolls, but they were still decent. There were only 4 spicy rolls to choose from though, of which I chose the Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon and Spicy Yellowtail. ++++ Chicken Udon was surprisingly VERY good. Even though it was just a simple chicken udon, the chicken was quite flavorful and tender. Broth was your typical miso broth/soup. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Waiters can be a little bit more enthusiastic, but food arrived pretty quick. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Extremely busy on a Friday evening at 5:30 PM so make reservations! We were fortunate to have secured walk-in seats at the sushi bar since it was reserved for a party at 7:30 PM.

- Located right off a main road in a residential area, with a decent-sized parking lot that seems…read moreto provide just enough spaces for dine-in guests - Small restaurant with a mix of tables, booths, and sushi bar seating; décor is dated and feels a bit dingy--an update would go a long way - Quite busy on a Friday evening--most tables were either occupied or reserved; we were seated at the sushi bar but were told the seats were reserved in about 1.5 hours - Service was OK--staff were efficient but not particularly warm or attentive, and often appeared to be rushing - Large menu with plenty of choices, including sushi, sashimi, rolls, udon, donburi, katsu, teriyaki, bentos, and more - Food was fresh and portions were decent--the sushi regular comes with eight pieces of sushi (with nicely sized cuts of fish) plus your choice of any regular roll (I chose the American Dream--large portion with nice flavor, but seaweed was very chewy); the spicy maki combo (tuna, salmon, yellowtail) was underwhelming as none of the rolls were actually spicy; the chicken udon arrived hot with a mild broth, generous pieces of tender chicken, a handful of greens, a couple of kamaboko slices, and a satisfying portion of chewy, bouncy udon noodles - Cash discount available

Your average, run of the mill Japanese/sushi restaurant…read more We came by on a hot Friday evening at around 6 PM and, unlike some of the more popular restaurants in Ridgewood, this restaurant was pretty much empty when we walked in. However, it did get pretty busy around 7 PM, but there were still available seats. For a restaurant in this area, it was pretty big with quite a few tables inside. The menu was very typical of any local neighborhood Japanese restaurant - Japanese soups and salads, appetizers, entrees like teriyaki dishes, noodles/udons, rice entrees and lots of different sushi and sushi rolls. Nothing on the menu will blow you away or be surprising, but it'll satisfy your Japanese food craving if that's what you're seeking. Our family ordered Edamame and Fried Gyoza to start and both were good. The Gyoza was actually better than I anticipated, arriving at our table hot and crispy. For entrees, we ordered our kids the Salmon Teriyaki, which was solid. There was a lot of teriyaki sauce on the salmon and the salmon was not overly cooked or dry, so that was a plus. I ordered 3 regular sushi rolls - Spicy Crab, Spicy Yellowtail and Spicy Salmon - and all were good and pretty much what I expected. My wife ordered the Sushi Regular, which came with 8 pieces of sushi and a California Roll. Once again, all good. Nothing that was off about any of it. We also ordered a Nabeyaki Udon, but I didn't get to try any of it, however, our kids ate a lot of it, which was a good sign that it was good. Like I said, there was nothing that was bad here and everything was good, but nothing is spectacular either. If you're just seeking Japanese food/sushi and need to get your fix on, the food at Kumo will hit that spot.

Ordered takeout based on the above average reviews and the great price for sushi. Could be that we…read morejust got a bad batch of fish, but my wife and I both thought everything tasted "off" and we wound up throwing most of it away. Throughout the evening and into the next day we both felt sick to our stomach and lost our appetites for anything else for the next 24 hours. We had different plates/orders (Sushi for me and some rolls for her) so it wasn't a particular part of the meal, it was the whole thing. It'll be some time before I work up the nerve to order sushi again from anywhere.