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    Aji 53

    3.9 (378 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:55 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    California Roll, and Spicy Tuna
    Christina H.

    Visited twice in 1 week. The happy hour is affordable and if you are a sushi lover I highly recommend. This time ordered spicy tuna and California roll which of course did not disappoint. Service is swift as soon as you are finished with a plate the bus boy is ready to pick up your empty plates. Cozy and laid back atmosphere. Definitely will continue to return.

    Salmon
    Debora F.

    I love coming here with friends for a quick lunch! The lunch specials always hit the spot, the sushi is super fresh, and the staff always delivers excellent service. It's always a great experience.

    Vivene M.

    Food was good had the yellowtail for sushi and the shrimp teriyaki for dinner everything was fresh and delish. Always my go-to when I go to bayshore.

    Yaki Stir-Fried Beef Udon
    Elias L.

    I recently decided to give Aji a retry via food delivery and they have been redeemed... partly. I had the spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and eel cucumber roll. The fish in the spicy rolls were up to par this time and actually fresh tasting thankfully. The eel cucumber roll could have used bigger eel pieces and more eel sauce though, I found the cucumber overbearing and drowning out the eel. My chicken tempura roll was mostly dry as well and I don't think the lettuce works as well as they intend it to here, there was certainly not enough sauce in this either. Aji does have some of the best sushi rice out there though, I enjoy how nicely soft and tangy it is. The salad was good too, I like their dressing a lot as it's got a nice sweetness to it others don't. While Aji can convincingly provide a good sushi dinner for others, there are some shortcomings that prevent it from being at the upper echelon of sushi restaurants for me.

    Went out to eat there last night and I'm 7 months pregnant and they gave me an expired soda last night still charging me for a soda

    Bay Shore Roll, Twister Roll
    Elena Y.

    Good happy hour deals. I loved the hot sake and the sushi rolls. Bay Shore is so good! As were the twister and another one with truffle oil (tyhrennian?). Romantic place and quick service.

    Annie C.

    I got the pork gyoza, rock shrimp & crispy rice for an appetizer & I'm blown away! For the main course we had the paradise & American dream roll (both were outstanding). Fiona is a fantastic bartender with an amazing personality and always makes us feel welcomed. She is friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to accommodate us in anyway possible.

    Menu
    Christopher S.

    Love Aji 53, the best sushi in Bay Shore! You heard it here first folks! Plenty of seating for large parties and they have nice intimate booths and half circle booths too. Love that vibe over there in the back left. Their lunch special is where it's at fasho! Fish quality is always up to par and their ginger dressing is my favorite on the island. The only thing is that they have a free saki shot offer when you check in on Yelp, but I was denied my free shot because the supervisor mentioned they weren't honoring it anymore. They tried contacting Yelp and they never resolved their issue to remove the check-in offer. I little disappointed after that, but it is what it is. Still a returning customer bar none!

    Sashimi Lunch Special
    Jenna P.

    Really fresh and well prepared meal. They sliced the sashimi thinly, as requested, which is greatly appreciated! Tori was super helpful and explained the rolls that we weren't sure about. This will have to suffice since my other spot (Kumo) is closed for renovations. I'll be here much more frequently now .

    Crown Salmon Roll
    Meri L.

    Very good lunch here. Instead of the typical lunch special, I ordered a speciality roll and kani salad. I enjoy speciality rolls a lot more as they are unique to the restaurant. Every restaurant has the basic rolls...but speciality rolls can tell a person a lot about the restaurant with a unique flavor profile. The kani salad was good. Nice balance of cucumber and crab. Tasted very fresh. For my sushi, I ordered the Crown Salmon Roll. It had spicy crunchy king crab, shrimp, cucumber, wrapped with Soy bean paper, and topped with seared salmon, avocado and Tobiko...and was served with truffle wasabi mayo sauce. All the flavors paired very well together. The truffle wasabi mayo sauce was wonderful. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was great and I wasn't rushed. Free sake bomb with Yelp!

    4 Piece Fried Oysters
    Nancy C.

    The sushi is really fresh here. I adore The Bay Shore Roll & the fried oysters with garlic is a must have. The drinks are a lot of fun too & good portion size

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    The sushi is top notch. Five stars. Drinks are great. Service is excellent. Expensive!

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    The sushi was fresh and delicious. The Bay Shore roll was excellent! The basic rolls were great too! I'll order from here again.

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    Aji 53 is my all time favorite sushi place. The happy hour deals are unbeat and the bartender Fiona is such a great person to talk to!

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    Loved the happy hour sushi rolls! Also got the tempura ice cream and it was the best dessert

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    Really great place to get sushi! The food is fresh and they have a great menu selection

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    Great Ambiance, good service and friendly, one of the best sushi restaurants in Bayshore

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