I visit the area monthly for a shopping trip at the local Goodwill. After one of my trips I discovered Wasabi House and I have been returning every time since. The restaurant is clean. The staff is welcoming and friendly. But the sushi is the star. My go to order is the Sushi Lunch and it wows me every time. The fish is so fresh and so flavorful. I had my best bite of tuna EVER right here. And I've eaten a lot of tuna in my day. My favorite part is that the chef curates omakase style sushi. They incorporate personality and seasonality which is truly refreshing to see in your average Japanese restaurant. This sets them apart from the rest. Can't wait for my next sushi lunch. Thank you Wasabi House! read more

Wasabi House - Sushi Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Great service and great sushi! I'm so surprised to have a good sushi in central Jersey, normally stuff like this is solely reserved for near NYC or in NYC. I went for the lunch specials and got 2 lunch specials. I have to highlight the salmon sashimi as I think it was super creamy and yummy. I liked the unique flavors that they served even for a lunch special, my favorite being the yuzu salmon. The California rolls were also superb!! The only thing I would say is there being a little too much rice in the sushis making it hard to taste the fish. I also got a Botan ebi and requested the fried shrimp head to come with it and it was soooo good! I LOVE fried shrimp head and this hit the spot. They add a sweet savory sauce to it that gives it that extra flavor balancing out the oil from the fried shrimp head. The Botan ebi was also very creamy. The service here was nice and the waitress was super nice to talk to and funny. Good price for the sushi! read more

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Was around the area and in the mood for sushi. Found this on yelp read that it was under new management w/good reviews! Came here and ordered the recommended Nigi Toro Roll Omakase (HIGHLY RECOMMEND); ordered some sashimi; and 2 signature rolls. I over ordered but was SUPER DUPER HAPPY! Every piece I ate of the Omakase was just pure BLISS! Brought me joy! And gave me sooooo many smiles!!! Even as I sit here and write my review! Sushi Chef gave me an Ikura hand roll (sorry if it's not the correct term) and usually I don't order this but he wanted me to try it. It was SO GOOD! Wasn't fishy, wasn't the normal ikura / salmon eggs that you would get at other places. This had a distinct taste that was very subtle; the sweetness which wasn't overwhelming complemented the natural taste of the egg. There was a harmonious balance! I will only order Ikura from here! I would recommend to get it! Service was great! Waitress/host was super friendly and patient. Green tea was also good! Ambience is small and cozy! Love the colors on the wall as it brings calmness. I'm OVER the moon happy with my choice for sushi tonight and place! read more

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All I can say is WOW!!!!...This was my first time ordering from here and it was take-out. Everything was absolutely tremendous from the hand rolls and sushi down to the wasabi which was fresh and not from a squeeze tube. My sashimi order came in a bamboo tray which was such a nice touch to the experience... can't wait to sit down here and enjoy more great sushi.. thank you too the chefs !! read more

Wasabi House - Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Apparently WH is under new ownership, effective a few months ago, so I decided to give them another shot. I'm glad that I did. It was easy to order over the phone, pick up was pleasant...it was suggested that I come back, dine in, and try their always fresh sashimi (specifically the bluefin tuna). We ordered spring rolls, kani salad, California roll, and a few specialty rolls to go. They were all delicious. The only thing is that the sushi rice didn't have as much bite as I like, but that is my personal preference. I'm excited to try other things on the menu. read more

Absolutely thrilled to have Wasabi House back. New management, new chef and an incredible new menu. The fish is incredibly fresh, the rolls are unique and delicious and the new owner, Vicky, is an absolute pleasure. The double decker, which is Bluefin Toro topped with Hokkaido Uni just melts in your mouth. Their sashimi deluxe has the freshest selection of fish and everything on the menu is just scrumptious. My new favorite appetizer is their Smoked Edamame. I will never eat regular edamame after trying theirs. Please give this local gem a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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My first visit this establishment. My sushi and nigiri were excellent! The miso soup was nice, the side green salad was OK but a little underwhelming. The smash cucumber appetizer was good but different than I was expecting. Could use a little more sweetness or spice in my opinion. The staff was great! No complaints there at all! The sushi was super fresh! A little pricey, but I would go back! read more

This is a hidden gem for locals. The service is excellent, and the prices are very affordable. They also allow you to bring your own bottle, which is a great bonus. The portion sizes for the sushi and dishes are generous, especially for adults. The quality and quantity of the dishes are well-matched. They're also very kid-friendly. The chirashi was absolutely delicious, and the keto roll is a must-order. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

We have been coming to Wasabi House regularly for the last year. We rediscovered this place when we noticed that it changed hands. The fish is uniformly fresh and excellent and the sushi is made to perfection. This is one of the best restaurants in the area and definitely the #1 place for sushi. We have never been disappointed. read more

Love this spot. Staff is very polite. The sushi is always on point. Everything is fresh and well put together. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

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The ambiance is perfect for this sort of restaurant, I had the steak hibachi and my friend had the tuna lovers platter with gyoza to start. The steak was fantastic, the teriyaki(?) that was on it was some of the best I've had in recent memory, and the noodles were stir fried perfectly. As for the tuna sushi the presentation was immaculate and the quality of fish was incredibly high. The staff is also super friendly and on top of everything. I will happily return here whenever I get the chance read more

Just ate here again. Fast service and delicious. They have this lobster mango concoction that can't be beat!

I ordered the Hibachi Steak, med rare. It was terrible. Absolutely terrible. Barely could eat it. Ate half and took the rest home to throw it out. There was absolutely no flavor. Steak was cut into pieces and overcooked. Steak was tough and chewy. Vegetables and Fried Rice was no better. Where was the garlic and sake as in a Hibachi House. Never order this. My partner had rolls that she said was good. Don't know if I would go back. read more

The "new" or not so new now Wasabi house is excellent. The freshest fish, the creative presentations and great service make this our go to for Japanese food. Yes there are "all you can eat" places in the area yet the wonderful food here does not compare. Quality over all others in the area. read more

i love wasabi house!! such a hidden gem chirashi bowl is a must order! fish is super fresh and such a generous serving read more

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This was some of the best sashimi I've ever had, and I've been to Japan before, so that says a lot. My favorite was the fatty salmon. The gyoza was cooked to golden perfection and tasted light, not too heavy. I came here with my family, and we all left with happy stomachs. I believe this restaurant changed ownership recently and the food got even better. read more

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We were there Saturday, late afternoon. The place in nicely decorated. Everyone was very pleasant and the woman who took care of us was very helpful. They took over 4 months ago. The food was incredibly fresh, good portions and delicious. We had the Dancing Shrimp appetizer. Beautiful large shrimp with a light fry, a little heat and a sweet sauce drizzle. Had the eel sashimi. So good. The Botan Ebi great crispness on the shrimp heads. The Dragon Roll and the Manhattan Roll. Even the soy sauce for dipping was special. We will be back! read more

First of all, this place is now under new management so I encourage to disregard old reviews because... and this brings me to my second of all... this place has THE BEST sushi I've ever had. They pride themselves on freshness and you can tell. They offer authentic sushi that is worth EVERY PENY. Since we've tried it with my friends we have individually gone back multiple times and plan on coming back again and again. It's a small place that makes you think twice, but trust me, it's the little "hole in the all" that will blow your mind. Try it at least once! You won't stop from going back. read more

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Wasabi House was 1 of my go to take out orders during COVID, but as they re opened for dine in, a few issues. My husband wanted beef negamaki but they were out of it on Friday so he ordered a soup w udon noodles which inexplicably came with soup and salad. He reported the broth didn't have much flavor and the chicken was just boiled, and no seafood. I ordered a tuna avocado roll, the tuna was in little pieces inside the roll. While it was fresh, this isn't what I had in mind. The salmon teriyaki was ok, decent but I've had better. Salmon was slightly overcooked. Prices for sushi rolls are higher than average, even basic rolls. I understand costs have gone up, but there are other places we like more. Service was fine and miso soup and salad are good. They don't have any desserts, FYI, not even ice cream. read more

I just wanted to share with you my experience at the Wasabi House. It's hands down the best sushi in the state! They have an unbelievable and unique variety of fresh sushi, with fantastic flavors. I highly recommend that you visit and try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wasabi House - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

There used to be a place in East Brunswick, NJ where you could get great sushi at a reasonable price. No more. Wasabi House on Tices Ln has new owners. The original Wasabi house was a gem - a great local establishment that provided excellent service and outstanding food at an affordable price. Alas, this is no more. The new owners upped the prices, lowered the portions, and made the experience unpleasant. The staff was rude and didn't know what was on their own menu. The sashimi portion was small, came with no rice, cost more than before, and included a few tiny packets of soy sauce. My wife and I spent almost $70 for what amounted to a few ounces of fish. On the plus side, the sushi and sashimi was of good quality, just much more expensive for a much smaller portion. Maybe this is growing pains and the new owners will figure out what kept the original Wasabi House open for over 3 decades with a very faithful following. Until then, there are lots of similar establishments in the area that I will be trying. read more

$60 for some little baby rolls Minus I ate one piece. Def won't order from here anytime soon. read more

Wasabi House - a plate of sushi on a table - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

DO NOT go to this place on a holiday. They cared more about take out orders then people in therestaurant. Over an hour and a half waiting for the meal. Any other time is fine. read more

Really great hidden gem. High quality fish at reasonable prices. You're missing out if you're not going here.

I stopped by once for lunch. It's right off route 18 on Tices Lane. I would say to stick with the sushi which is good. I wouldn't opt for the bento boxes. Mine came with salmon and a few other sides and really the only thing I would recommend. My salmon was over cooked and overly sweet. The service is pretty good and quick. I came on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't very busy. read more

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My main sushi spot near my parents! It's a little pricey but worth it. My go to is the sashimi app - I get it with yellowtail, tuna and salmon. It's usually really fresh! I also tried the Fire Roll today. It was good - just sorta too much rice for me (ate around it). Otherwise always good food here - def recommend! Oh, and get sriracha on side! (I skip the spicy mayo here too. Idk why, I just don't like the texture.) read more

Wasabi House - Sashimi app with yellowtail, tuna and salmon YUM - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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Always consistent sushi. Good service. Good tea. Clean place. Good service. No complaints. Been coming here for years. Will be back read more

Wasabi House - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Pretty standard sushi spot. Quality rolls, variety, and friendly service. Clean, bright atmosphere but could use some music as it was not very crowded and a bit quiet. BYOB! read more

Wasabi House - edamame appetizer and a variety of special rolls + 1 standard spicy tuna roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here at Wasabi House. The sushi and our starter (the fire cracker) came out very quick. Good atmosphere and fantastic customer service. The host/waiter was very nice and was checking on us the whole time. Will definitely come again. read more

Wasabi House - From the bottom of the pic to the top it's the Alaskan Roll, Dragon Roll, and the Fire Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Excellent food. I only order the sashimi regular whenever I visit. It is plentiful and it comes with soup and salad. The sashimi is so fresh and cut into great portions. I've been to a few where their pieces are on the thin side. Very clean and service is impeccable. BYOB in case you want to drink. If you come by a party of single to four, you will get seating fairly quickly. If you have more, then you a wait. My only comment is that it is a small place. Hence the seating can be a bit tight if it's a busy night. read more

They have pretty decent sushi. It's not out of this world but it's good. I really enjoyed their mango roll and fire roll. The mango roll had the crunch in it with lobster salad and it was divine! It was topped with fresh mangos and added freshness to the whole roll. As for appetizer, I got the black seaweed salad with fishcakes. It tasted really weird, and had a warm fishy aftertaste which I wasn't a big fan of. I would go back here because it's so close to my house and because they do serve decent sushi. read more

Wasabi House - Mango roll, california roll, fire roll, and boston roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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I wrote a review for this place before, but deleted it since it wasn't from a recent experience. Decided to give this place another shot today, as we did takeout! The sushi is very good, if a little bit heavy! I got the vegetable sushi platter, which is cucumber avocado, mushroom avocado, and sweet potato roll. The sweet potato roll was good. They make the sweet potato nice and crunchy. I gave the mushroom avocado, to my friend, because she likes mushrooms, and I don't. The cucumber avocado was more on the heavy side, but still very delicious. The sushi comes with a salad. The salad was good, but it could be tossed better. Felt more like the staff dumped a bunch of veggies into the bowl, and called it a day! I wasn't crazy about the dressing! Overall, was this better than last time? Yes! My favorite sushi restaurant? Probably not, but still decent enough to get 4 stars! read more

Not sure if food is good here but I've heard it is. Stopped in today to try and get a donation for my schools fundraiser. I walked in and man behind prep counter abruptly asked what I wanted. As I started to say why I was here he abruptly said "NO!" before I could finish. I repeated back to him "no" and again rudely said "NO!" I then left the establishment. I hope of you come in there to buy anything he's more pleasant and friendly. If your there to try and help your community, a community that supports their establish as well-as their family, you should be nicer. Not saying you have to give to everyone but it's smart economics and good business practice to donate to your community. If you give a $20 give certificate, most likely the recipient is going to spend a lot more and if your food is good, they're going to tell their friends and so on an so forth increasing your clientele and bolstering your finances. It pays to be nice so people don't write about you on social forums as to your bad and rude attitude. read more

I wish this was a better restaurant. The menus are created on a copy machine using cellophane jackets and binders from staples. The choices are typical of a sushi restaurant. Service is barely ok and they could use a few more servers at peak times. I placed a takeout order for over $100. And when I asked for a little more ginger, they charged $2 for a tiny cup of it which was dried out as I later discovered when serving my guests at home. There are several alternatives if you are looking in the area. read more

Wasabi house is an above average sushi option in the old bridge/Marlboro/Matawan area. They are one of the few sushi restaurants in the area to offer an omakase. Wasabi House has some interesting and tasty rolls you wont find elsewhere. My favorite is the chewy roll. Other than sushi by Kazu in Freehold, Wasabi House is our go to sushi option if we are staying in the area. read more

After all these years of driving by this place, I finally had the opportunity to dine here. It was a quick lunch with a co-worker in which we only ordered 2 rolls, the volcano maki and the rainbow roll. Both were exceptionally good and blew my mind. I wasn't expecting it to taste so good. One of the better sushi places in Middlesex County. Service was great and fast, we had no problem getting back to work on time. read more

Wasabi House - Volcano maki roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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They have changed management, and the changes are very clearly reflected in the experience. The menus and prices are higher than before. The wait is twice as long. The portions are half the size, and not as fresh. Don't get the sashimi, they sear the sashimi so you can't tell it's not as fresh. This place used to be an exceptional sushi spot, now it's a place I wish I didn't have a meal at. Pros: the waitress was very nice! read more

Service sucked. Stopped in for dinner on a Friday night an hour before closing time..we were seated promptly but it took decades for the waiter to take our order.. Food was average and my food came out before my friend's did. His came out about 20 mins later o_O read more

We started going to Wasabi House when we lived in Princeton. I would consider myself a bit of a sushi snob, quality of fish obviously being the top factor. I'm not going to be rating the hot entrees as some people do when they are reviewing a sushi restaurant. We go for the sushi/fresh fish and nothing else. We have loved every sushi dinner at Wasabi House. I think I can honestly say I have never had a complaint about any pice of sushi there. It is a higher grade of fish than other sushi places for typically a cheaper price. The owner/sushi chef, Tony, is great and always talks to us and makes recommendations. The service is great. The sushi pieces are always much bigger than other places also. You don't get a thin sliver of fish on top of a big pile of rice. A few recommendations - the volcano roll is a salmon roll with a pile of spicy tuna and some crunch on top. I think it's $10. It is worth double. So good. The hotate roll is a must with scallop and scallions. This roll has a huge piece of scallop in it. Recently on vacation we ordered a scallop roll and could barely see the scallop it was so small. Our other favorite is the yellowtail handroll. The yellowtail is always so fresh and the seaweed is toasted and crispy. Most other places we go these days (outside of NYC or Philly) are a disappointment after becoming a regular at Wasabi House. We will continue to drive back there even though we moved further away. Love it! read more

Wasabi House - One pic from our sushi dinner this evening-salmon sashimi, hotate roll, black dragon roll, Spanish Mackerel and fresh wasabi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Brunswick, New Jersey

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My family has dined here for 8 years. It has been our go to sushi place. Something has happened in the past 6 months. A quick downward spiral in quality. Many times we ate here and loved the sushi. Absolutely loved it. There were a few times over the years where we were disappointed by very slow service, but always the food was good. Not anymore. The previous time we ate at Wasabi House, we noticed an updated menu. The prices had gone up significantly. Some rolls were 2-3 dollars more each. I thought that the pricing was high but I reserved judgement and waited for the food to come out. Not bad, but not quite what it used to be . We noticed all the waiters were new as well and we recognized one of the sushi chefs, the main chef who has always been there. Last night we went back again. It had been a few months. We did not recognize anyone in the restaurant. That would have been fine, if the food was decent. Unfortunately, it was not. I had the sushi deluxe. The rice was seasoned poorly and was not fresh. The fish was cut with little regard to tradition, and the quality suffered. My son, who loves the sushi here, was not happy at all with his Tuna rolls. He has always stated that Wasabi House is the best sushi in Jersey. While that was always a stretch, at least I couldn't argue with the quality of the food. The Ume Make Dinners which consist of three rolls where also unimpressive. This place used to be packed on Saturday nights. It was usually very busy during the week as well. Last night it was empty. It was also empty the last time we came there. Something is wrong here, and I have not seen any reviews explaining why this restaurant went down hill so fast. It's really upsetting, as my family loved this place. I can't see going back at this point. The sushi from Shoprite, right down the road is cheaper, and only slightly less enjoyable. I only slightly Jest with this last statement. RIP Wasabi House. You were one of the best! read more