Fresh and tasty sushi, prompt and friendly service and clean, intimate ambiance. The pork ramen didn't do it for me. Heavy on the seaweed, light on the heat. But in fairness, there were only a few ramen options versus an endless array of sushi options. The craisin bread pudding and sesame ice cream were delicious and paired very well together. Overall, my only knock besides on the ramen is on the overly lengthy and somewhat confusing menu. This place, previously Mes Reves, was a French-Vietnamese restaurant. Now it's French-Japanese and some of the entrees from the previous ownership appear to have remained on the menu. So did this place really re-brand itself or are they under new ownership? I can't tell. read more

Spend $90 per person for tasting menu, i believe for the same quality n quantity of food, it will be over $200 in Manhattan. Toro n Kobe Beef is the same quality as Nobu. Don't need to go to Nobu or Morimoto, go to Wabisabi. This place is a treasure hidden in Bloomfield. Amazing Sushi quality, 5 stars quality for Kitchen dishes, must try their dessert. Just revisit Wabisabi yesterday. Food is still great. If you are looking for upscale, creative, taste, nice presentation for food. You have to visit this place. Just come back again in July 18. Food is still exceptional. From Sushi bar to kitchen to dessert. read more

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If you crave fresh seafood, then you should definitely try Wabi Sabi! Their special menu provides a huge variety of fresh sashimi and seafood. Very good customer service. Owners are the nicest people, always serve us delicious appetizers on the house! It's the perfect dinner spot for a fancy date night or if you have friends visiting from out of town and you want to treat them to some fine dining instead of dragging them all the way out to nyc. I highly recommend their kuro edamame, the truffle oil smells amazing. Sea grape salad is another refreshing seafood salad that you've gotta try if it's available! read more

Great place, I wish I had discovered it sooner! If you want authentic Japanese, this is it. The sushi is very fresh and the sushi rice is better than I find at a regular sushi spot. BYOB and outstanding service. Sashimi platter posted below. read more

Wabi Sabi - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

We ordered the Kamikaze, Godzilla, Meteor and Volcano rolls for dinner for 2 pp. the rolls were $20 and up. We haven't been to the restaurant for almost 2 years. It was not bad before. But when the sushi came, presentation was nice, but the rice, which is the MOST important part of sushi was very mushy. The Volcsno roll was fried and the batter was thick, greasy and in tasty. For the $100 with tips, we paid for 4 rolls, this was not worth it. read more

Wabi Sabi is considered one of the fancier restaurants around Bloomfield but I firmly believe the price reflects the quality of the food. Beautiful modern decor and an interesting take on French/Japanese cuisine, makes this place unique. All these characteristics I stated above makes this restaurant a perfect choice for a date or a special occasion. Our waitress informed us that many of their fish are directly imported from Japan on a daily basis. I would avoid getting any of their ramen dishes and opt for their sushi or sashimi. RECOMMENDATIONS: Seaweed Salad Salmon Skin Roll Grilled Octopus Sushi Platter Wagyu Beef Bread Pudding (Must try!) read more

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Excelllent sushi. Have only gotten to go so far but really look forward to eating inside. This is a really good place. Looking forward to exploring more on their menu. Top notch Japanese in Bloomfield. read more

Great find! I came here for a late lunch with family and was very pleasantly surprised. The menu is a creative mix of Japanese standards with some French flair. We were not sure exactly what to order with so many choices so we asked the server and sushi chef to just bring us a mix of their favorites, and we were definitely not disappointed. We had a whole butterfish beautifully sliced into sashimi, hokkaido uni, monkfish liver, a sashimi platter, some sushi rolls, a uni and bone marrow ramen, and foie gras with pear. The sushi bar offerings were all very fresh and well prepared. You can tell that the fish is sourced very well and is of very high quality. The hot items were also very delicious and offer some new flavors due to the fusion of classical French with Japanese. The foie gras with pear was very refreshing and a great way to enjoy foie in a light, refreshing way. The service was also excellent. The menu items were explained very well and the suggestions were perfect for us. We brought wine with us and were impressed that they had a decanter and nice wine glasses, which is not always the case with BYOs. Overall, we were very impressed here and will definitely be back next time we pass through. Highly recommended! read more

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It's a nice but relatively expensive addition to this area of Bloomfield. Interesting fusion concept of French and Japanese cuisine. We tried the curry udon and duck ramen. The tempura that came with the curry udon was perfection, but the portion so small. The duck ramen was surprising since it started tart, almost vinegary, which is not at all what we expected from a duck ramen. It wasn't bad, just not our cup of tea and it is not something that we would order again. Wabi Sabi definitely contributes something unique to the Broad St scene, but I would reserve it for date night given the small portions and higher prices. I didn't find either dish to blow me out of the water, but the quality was good and service polite and accessible (although, we were a 1 table out of 2 they were attending to on a weeknight). read more

I haven't written a Yelp review in a while, but Wabi Sabi was so good I had to. We went here for my fiancé's birthday dinner last night and had a GREAT meal. Not only was the food delicious but the value was some of the best we've seen on sushi in North Jersey. We had three apps, two rolls, shared an entree and dessert for $99 before tip! Wowzers! Everything was great. The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, and I'm not the biggest octopus fan so that means something. The rock shrimp were tempura'd and fried just right, the sauce had just enough kick but not too much to take over the other apps. The favorite app might have been the tuna and avocado salad - the tuna and avocado were SOO fresh, and the light sesame vinaigrette was excellent. But hard to pick a true favorite. The rolls were excellent - we had the Gavin and Dynamite roll. The ingredients were so thoughtfully paired and created, and made with such fresh fish. They didn't feel like your average specialty roll, these are elevated and really thought about by the sushi chefs. We also had the hot stone steak, which i didn't realize was going to literally come out with a hot stone to finish cooking the sliced steak! So fun! And delicious. The steak had been quickly thrown on the grill in the kitchen to a barely cooked rare, cut in thin slices, then you finished it as you liked. It came with another great sauce for dipping. As for dessert, get the flour-less chocolate cake. You won't be sorry. Wabi Sabi, we will be back. read more

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Japanese food locally is generally not good. Wabi Sabi is one of the better places in the area but the food is overpriced. It is much more expensive than the other Japanese restaurants in the area but it is only slight better. The decor is clean and it has nice staff. The sashimi was fresh and the hamachi Kama was decent. read more

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Our waiter Marco was very helpful and knowledgable about the menu, and we ordered all the items he suggested. The food was top tier, and the experience was great! Will be our new sushi spot. We had the edemame, rock shrimp, dynamite roll, meteor roll, and definitely get the Japanese Flan!! read more

Wabi Sabi - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Update: I came in for the omasake and wow was it awesome! We had a custom 6 course menu and each course just got better and better. Def come hungry because you will leave satisfied. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is above and beyond. From the personalized experience to the great description of each item - the service was superb! Three levels of omakase are offered and I opted for the middle one and loved it! Original review: Really enjoyed this place. I ordered from the regular menu and the specials. the toro handroll and wagyu beef sushi with uni was outstanding! They had a nice selection of fresh and flavorful rolls. Bread pudding for dessert sealed the deal that I will certainly be returning. I look forward to going back next time for the steak on the stone experience! I also was told if I called in advance I could schedule an omakase tasting for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday! read more

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great sushi as tasty as what I had in Tokyo. Chief is very nice and gave us a free upgrade to Toro from tuna! Will drop off again when going to this county. read more

The best sushi restaurant in the area. Hands down. Never disappointed. We always go with a selection of specialty rolls. Just as beautiful and delicious whether you're eating in or taking out. My go to order: volcano, sunshine, spicy red heart rolls. read more

As promised I had to check out this place for dinner and it did not disappoint... For appetizers we ordered scallops and I didn't expect to see the scallops sliced thin and was a little hesitant to try it because I wasn't sure if it was safe to eat scallops raw .... So I allowed hubby to have the first bite and after 5 minutes of seeing him devouring everything else I figured it was completely safe to eat raw scallops- The new York roll was also delicious it was fresh no complaints... The entrees were out of this world ... The sea bass was cooked to perfection--- not dry just right . The mash potatoes and asparagus was a perfect blend to eat w the fish .... The steak on the stone was by far my favorite- I knew it was going to be great when I looked around and noticed Every other table had it on the table... ( the truffle fries are a must try) The desserts were delicious (flour less chocolate cake and bread pudding along with the sesame ice cream) But my favorite was the bread pudding.... F.Y.I RSVP is needed!!! And it's b.y.o.b. Also the staff was very friendly, attentive and went above and beyond to make us want to go back soon ! 10 stars!!! read more

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Great sushi, great entrees, and best of all AMAZING RAMEN! With all these crappy sushi and ramen joints opening up it's nice that I can still find quality locally. The atmosphere is quiet and romantic and perfect for date night. The place is byob which is awesome and finally it has a french twist on a few dishes! SAVE room for dessert, it's not your generic green tea ice cream! My favorite is mango moose but they have a pretty solid chocolate cake and cheese cake. read more

Wabi Sabi - Hamachi kama - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Quality place. Sushi was great. I got It for my sons 13th b day. He's been eating sushi since being medically cleared for it at 2 years old. We've been here before. The owner and staff are very cool and hip and run a great business. I would recommend this restaurant! read more

Thanks Chef Tommy! He special made me a beef noodle soup, and Blue Tuna Bowl. Everything was fresh and so delicious. Will be back soon. Highly recommend this place. read more

They have a great set up for safe takeout, and our food was delicious. I appreciated the plastic barrier they set up between the employees and customers. All of the fish was super fresh and well packed for takeout. read more

Wabi Sabi - Sushi and sashimi deluxe, shrimp tempura roll, and hamachi roll - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Wherever Chef Nelson Yip goes, I will follow. No matter the size or ambiance of his restaurant, you can allows count on dishes that are precise, thoughtful, and visually appealing in their presentation. Previously of Aozora in Montclair and Sushi House 21 in Newark, Wabi Sabi is the latest place he is plying his trade. I will be back time and time again, but here is what my wife and I had on our first visit: Duck Miso Ramen - Offers an alternative to the ramen houses in nearby Montclair. I can't say this enough, but the theme is thoughtful and precise. The broth is heart warming, with the perfect amount of spiciness that enhances the flavor. The duck is not greasy, and its flavor compliments the entire dish. The noodles are fresh, and cooked well. Grilled Octopus - Cooked precisely. Octopus can get tough and chewy if not prepared well, but you won't have to worry about that here. Sashimi Deluxe - Excellent offering of fresh fish that they had for the day. This was the first time I ever had monkfish liver, and it was very good. The standard salmon, tuna, hamachi, and fluke were all nicely done and noticeably fresh. Orange Blossom Roll - I would say scallops and crab are the main ingredients, but are complimented nicely by some mango, a spicy mayo type sauce, and sesame seeds. Bread Pudding with Black Sesame Ice Cream - Sounds as good as the title reads. Along with the creamy sauce on the side to top the bread pudding, each ingredient accentuates the dish. The ambiance is fairly minimalist but chic, and the staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Both street and municipal parking are available, and is only metered until 6pm. Lastly, Wabi Sabi is BYOB, so don't forget the wine/beer. read more

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Wabi Sabi offers some really interesting Asian-European fusion cuisine, and I mean that in the best way possible. I came here for dinner on a Friday night, having reserved a table a week before. Eager to try a little bit of everything they had to offer, I ordered the peanut sauce dumplings, Bob's roll, the sashimi deluxe, the roasted duck confit, the hot stone Angus steak, the uni and bone marrow ramen, and the mango mousse, all to share. The peanut sauce dumplings ($6.50 for 6), which are on the cold tasting appetizer menu, were very unique. The taste was reminiscent of Chinese peanut sesame noodles, but in a pork dumpling form. The peanut butter is slightly sweet, and complements the juicy dumplings well. The Bob's roll ($13.50) came next. This roll has salmon belly and avocado and is topped with a sweetish teriyaki glaze and green onions. This was also very good, but something you can probably find at other sushi restaurants. The sashimi deluxe, at $25 for 21 pieces, is priced very fairly for the amount of quality fish you get. Off the top of my head, it included octopus, yellowtail, white tuna, tuna, salmon, and albacore. The slices of sashimi were very thick and fresh, and it came with an onigiri rice ball. The roasted duck confit ($24) was probably my favorite dish. It came with plenty of succulent, tender, juicy duck, over creamy mushroom risotto. This dish is something I have never had before, and I really enjoyed the combination of the duck with the risotto to balance it out. The hot stone Angus steak ($24) was also new to me. Slices of steak are served on a platter, which you then cook yourself on a hot stone. It comes with a ponzu sauce that adds a lot of flavor. Finally, the uni and bone marrow ramen is a very unique dish. The ramen is served dry, topped with fresh uni. Bone marrow is served on the side, with a little dish of salt. Although there could have been more uni, it added a nice flavor to the otherwise bland ramen. It was also my first time having bone marrow, which I really enjoyed with the ramen. For dessert, I tried ordering the bread pudding, but was informed that they had already sold out for the day. I opted for the mango mousse instead, which was very creamy and not too sweet. Although I was looking forward to the bread pudding, this was a nice alternative. One thing to note is that there is no AT&T service inside the restaurant, which is slightly inconvenient. Furthermore, our waiter seemed inexperienced and did not know the menu well by memory, forcing her to resort to her notes. However, I still through enjoyed my meal here and would definitely come back. The total bill came to $130, which is fair for the quality and quantity of food I ate. Whether it be for sushi or Asian fusion food, Wabi Sabi is a great option for anyone. read more

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The lunch bento is very fancy with a whole duck leg. Yummy The box has six compartment and it also comes with a miso soup. read more

Wabi Sabi - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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A nice place in the heart of Bloomfield. If you blink, you will miss it. Very nice environment. Staff pleasant. Will try again another day. read more

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The place is nice and cozy. Good for dates and friends gatherings! Sashimis are pretty fresh. And the desserts are impressive! read more

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I was craving Japanese food after moving to NJ. Decided to give it a try after all the amazing reviews. I ordered the peanut dumplings, very flavorful, best dish of the night. Unfortunately the rest of the dishes were disappointing. Ridiculous tiny portion of 1 Pc Japanese Uni sashimi for $25! I should have taken a picture . Fatty tuna is more like chutoro, and had fishy taste. The broth of Tonkotue Raman Was bland, Ichiran Tonkotue instant noodles are much better than this, My boyfriend had Teriyaki chicken as main course, it was juicy, he liked it. read more

Went for Weekday Lunch Special Food - 5/5. I like that the miso soup had slices of shiitake mushroom but they seem to have utilized some undesirable parts of the seaweed. If you bite into those you'll get that brackish ocean water flavor and it's really unpleasant. The bento box foods were great! Edamame has the slight hint of salt sprinkled for flavor, shumai was firm, California rolls were fresh and the salad had a tasty ginger dressing. The pumpkin tempura was super tender with a crispy batter and the mix of spicy mayo and soy glaze made it delicious. The duck was roasted well giving it a crisp skin and juicy meat. The sauce on the duck tasted like a mix of duck and soy sauce, which paired well with the duck's textures. Service - 4/5. The service was fast and courteous. Their menu designs are overly simple which seemed to throw off the atmosphere of the restaurant but that is just a side note. Value - 5/5. The option of having roasted duck as part of the lunch bento box was a unique experience. It is hard to beat the price of $14 for a duck entree so it is highly recommended to try if you want some duck. Parking - Street (Metered) read more

Wabi Sabi - Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Delicious rolls and miso soup. I also mentioned that we needed some accommodation due to a pregnant member with a certain craving and they were incredibly thoughtful in their suggestions and tailored something specific. They don't offer delivery but it's really worth picking up (with a mask). read more

The food are really good, very nice ambiance and great customer service. We'll definitely come back. Highly recommended. read more

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UPDATE: After I posted my review the next day the floor manager called me... not once but twice.... she was so apologetic for our experience and invited us back. She talked to the chef/owner and they told us they would make sure our next experience was a good one, and they were wrong it was GREAT! The chef was so nice, they apologized again, they made us appetizers that weren't on the menu which were delicious! The floor manager and the chef were constantly out checking in on us, we had great conversations and AMAZING FOOD. The best sea bass I've had I had that night! The dessert made by the chef was a great end to a great night! The owner and floor manager really went above and beyond to correct the night we had during my sister's bday, and they did ten fold. We will for sure be back! Thanks Wabi Sabi! read more

Amazing artful sushi--they show a lot of pride in the cut and presentation of delicious, fresh sushi!

Absolutely the best sushi experience in north Jersey. Fish quality was top notch, the wagyu beef was amazing, the Bob roll was really fresh, and desert (coffee creme brûlée's and black sesame ice cream) was delicious. 5/5 we will be back. read more

I have had many good meals here, but now I can't give them good ratings if they won't feed me. The last 3 times we tried to go, we were not seated or fed. The 2nd time they were on vacation, ok they get a pass. But 2 months ago we showed up at 9:30 and were told the kitchen was closed. There were diners at tables, but no go: they would not serve us. [Note that website has consistent closing time of 10:00 pm or later ]. Yesterday evening, having learned our lesson, we showed up at 9:07 pm. Sorry, kitchen was closed, cleaning up. The young woman at the front gave us her story : "want to be out by 10"; "don't want to pay overtime". But no go, they would not seat us (and yes, there were other diners there). I know that the restaurant business is hard: the product has a limited shelf life; the rise in minimum wage especially hurts; patronage is inconsistent hour to hour, day to day. But restaurants are in the HOSPITALITY business: taking care of clients, creating an experience that encompasses more than just the food, making us feel welcome and wanting to return. Wabi Sabi, by its actions, seems clearly not interested in the hospitality side of the business. Hope their regulars continue to enjoy themselves. As for us: There are many sushi choices all over; we will be exploring those. read more

We really enjoy this place! Sashimi are so fresh. My favorite are King Salmon,Kumamoto Oyster and Aji. Thanks a lot for Alice. Cannot wait coming back soon! read more

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Definitely a hidden gem in Bloomfield!! Food and service are all 5 stars!!! Their menu is little bit more than just sushi restaurant. Chef offers a bunch of different entrees, and hot & cold tasting dishes inspired from French and Italian cuisine. We have tried cold tofu with ikura, lamb chop, seared foie gras, scallop carpaccio, uni pasta... of course sushi rolls. Although during our second visit, lot of items on the menu had been sold out for the day, it did not ruin our experience. Thanks to our server, Alice. She is a very attentive and proactive server providing excellent service!!!!! read more

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Wow. I don't know how this place has so many good reviews about their food. Clearly, people have not had bomb sushi before. Came here to scope it out and I was craving foie gras. So let's start with that. Foie gras- terribly grilled. No buttery consistency. Revoking the "French" card. Truffle fries- no taste of truffle just smell. I am pretty sure they just used like a spray and did not toss it in real truffle oil. Now sushi is very important to me. I have one spot in jersey that has won me over and over. This was NOT nearly close to it. Weird that their special sushi comes with one piece and sashimi comes with two. Toro- I only like to go to places that offer toro bc it's one of my favorites but did not taste like toro. I've been to japan and tasted toro. This didn't taste or look like toro. When I questioned, she said that it's high grade Toro. For one, don't imply that I don't know high grade sushi. And two, you don't know who you are trying to fool bc I will call you out. Eventually, she removed it. Bonito- not bad. Fishy. Baby yellowtail - good. Wild salmon - probably the only thing I really enjoyed. I also got the sushi regular. Asked to have eel and cucumber roll instead. There was barely any eel. Also the regular tuna smelled and tasted old. I had a piece of one. The salmon looks like it was dyed to be more pigmented. Really something about the sushi rice was different. It wasn't soft. I barely ate the rice. After $75 each, I was left Unsatisfied. It's stupid expensive. The food isn't good. They forgot water when that's a big deal eating soy sauce. There's a reason why Anthony bourdain hated yelp. Amateur palettes critiquing restaurants without knowing the ideal taste. Never again. read more

Great place for lunch and dinner. The highlights of our order was the berry panna cotta (ordered 2), seared scallops with uni rice and wagyu beef with uni sushi. Everything was good. The uni pasta I ordered was ok, could be better with more sauce and flavoring on it since I like my pasta swimming in sauce. The portion was good enough for 1-2 people. The waiter was friendly and attentive as well. Planning to try their sushi next visit! read more

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Strawberry mousse to die for. Everything here is delicious. There was a beef sashimi which I don't remember the name, but the texture was heavenly and I didn't even know beef can taste like that. I'm not a big fan of writing reviews, the only other review I wrote was an eulogy to my favorite pizza joint to get dollar pitchers on monday, but this place is fantastic enough that it deserved a couple words from. Remember strawberry mousse to die for. read more

Great food and service. Alice, the hostess, is the bomb. She is very friendly and accommodating. My family and I go there often.

This place is the best. All the food you get is super fresh, taste amazing, and has a stunning presentation. Best in class service they're very knowledgeable and attentive. It's very helpful because there's so much amazing food it's hard to decide. The people here are truly masters of their craft and I can't recommend this place enough read more